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Just Released: National Class 2 PBS (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2021 (No. 1)
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new authorisation notice: ‘National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2021 (No. 1)’. Smedley’s Engineers’s specialist PBS consultant...
Deciphering the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (Tier 1) Authorisation Notice
The NHVR released an almost national level notice for Tier 1 network access: Since the inception of Performance Based Standards (PBS), industry and operators have been frustrated with the need...
Understanding Performance Based Standards (PBS) in Australia: What Fleet Operators Need to Know
Australia’s freight task is growing, and so is the need for smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport solutions. That’s where the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme comes in. Introduced in...
PBS Approval Process Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your Vehicle PBS Approved
If you’re operating heavy vehicles in Australia, you’ve likely heard of the PBS Approval Process — but understanding exactly how to get your vehicle approved can be a different story....
Full-Service Heavy Vehicle Engineering | Smedley’s Engineers
At Smedley’s Engineers, we pride ourselves on being Australia’s leading full-service heavy vehicle engineering firm. With almost 100 years of experience and a dedicated team across Victoria, New South Wales,...
Heavy Vehicle Access: How Smedley’s Engineers Keep Fleets Moving
The Road to Access Made Simple Keeping a heavy vehicle fleet moving takes more than logistics — it takes compliance, precision, and insight. For fleet managers, operations teams, and compliance...
How Smedley’s Engineers Streamlined ADR Certification for Terex’s Special Purpose Vehicles
Navigating the maze of regulatory requirements is a challenge every special purpose vehicle (SPV) manufacturer faces. In Australia, compliance with the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) is not just a legal...
Smedley’s Engineers is a Certified Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work Certified™ – we’re proud to share that Smedley’s Engineers has officially earned this recognition. At Smedley’s, our people are at the heart of everything we do....
VSB6 J4 Tipper Code: Key Updates for Manufacturers & AVEs
From 1 April 2025, all tipping body fitments must comply with the VSB6 J4 Tipper Code, marking the final phase of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) compliance transition. For...
TfNSW Release New Networks With More Options For PBS Vehicles
TfNSW (Transport for New South Wales), previously RMS (Roads & Maritime Services NSW), have just released a series of networks that introduces Tier 3 networks to NSW and offers new...
What is Performance Based Standards (PBS)?
Introduced in October 2007, Performance Based Standards (PBS) is an Australian Government approved scheme that provides truck and transport operators with the opportunity to achieve higher productivity, sustainability and safety...
Government Introduces 2 New Australian Design Rules
Industry Update, March 2022: Government Introduces 2 New Australian Design Rules On 24 February 2022, the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Kevin Hogan MP, signed...