Comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain has a positive duty under HVNL.
Who must comply
Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain.
What triggers it
Engaging in a heavy vehicle supply chain activity.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Risk assessments, contracts allocating duties, training, monitoring records, incident reports.
Max penalty
Category 1: up to $3M (corporations), 5 years prison; Category 2 and 3 lower but substantial
Summary
Sections 26C-26D of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) impose a primary duty on each party in the supply chain (consignors, packers, loaders, schedulers, operators, drivers, consignees) to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the safety of transport activities. Mirrors WHS due diligence.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)?
- Every party in the heavy vehicle supply chain.
- What triggers Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)?
- Engaging in a heavy vehicle supply chain activity.
- When is Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR) due?
- Continuous.
- What is the maximum penalty for Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)?
- Category 1: up to $3M (corporations), 5 years prison; Category 2 and 3 lower but substantial
- What evidence is required for Heavy Vehicle Chain of Responsibility (CoR)?
- Risk assessments, contracts allocating duties, training, monitoring records, incident reports.
Source: https://nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/chain-of-responsibility. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.