Where risk starts
Unrealistic delivery windows, detention, incentives and contract penalties can place pressure on speeds. Consider everyone who sets expectations, not just the driver.
Practical controls and example evidence
| Hazard | Example control | Example evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Unrealistic transit windows | Calculate realistic transit times using legal speed limits, rest, congestion, terrain and weather buffers. | Transit calculations and route risk reviews. |
| Loading delays | Notify delays early, re-book slots, and review unfair penalty clauses. | Gate timestamps, delay notifications and revised agreements. |
| Delivery incentives | Remove KPIs and bonuses that reward unsafe shortcuts. | Carrier contracts, KPIs and remuneration reviews. |
| Undetected speed risk | Use proportionate monitoring, appropriate speed-zone alerts and constructive escalation. Telematics is one option, not a universal requirement. | Exception reports, coaching and corrective actions. |
Duty holders and legal context
Operators, schedulers, consignors, consignees and loading managers can influence risk. Primary Duty: HVNL s26C. Do not request or require activities that create a breach or unsafe conduct (s26E). The 2026 Code does not create new legal duties.
Source and scope
Read the official 2026 Master Code and registered Code PDF. This independent CoR Australia guidance illustrates controls and evidence to consider; it is not the regulator’s publication, an exhaustive checklist, legal advice or a compliance certificate. Select controls for your circumstances so far as is reasonably practicable. The HVNL operates in participating jurisdictions, not Western Australia or the Northern Territory.