NHVR Chief Executive, Richard Hancock Resigns

The Board of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive, Richard Hancock, with immediate effect.

Mr Hancock has resigned for personal and family health reasons.   Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Corporate Services, Melinda Bailey, will take on the responsibility of Acting Chief Executive of the NHVR until
a permanent replacement is announced.  It is essential that we all continue to work towards efficiency, safety and productivity in the heavy vehicle industry.

The NHVR is continuing to work with industry and all levels of government to develop a longer-term plan to permanently address issues and concerns associated with the changes to the new laws and keep Australia’s heavy vehicles moving.