Backed by 45 years of industry experience from driver and owner-operator through to senior management, supported by 25 years of investigative experience through a government licensed external provider partner and active advocate for Safer Together principles.
Red Dirt Consultancy supports operators with NHVR and OHS compliance, Chain of Responsibility, NHVAS transition planning, Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme readiness, SMS development, heavy vehicle training, incident response, government licensed external investigations and audit-ready safety documentation.
We turn HVNL, WHS and NHVR requirements into practical, easy-to-use systems that keep your business compliant and your team on track. We also provide expert support for the transition from NHVAS to the new HVA scheme.
From 1 August 2026, the updated HVNL and the new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme commence.
Existing NHVAS operators will transition over time, while new accreditation applications move toward the HVA framework.
The focus is shifting from module paperwork alone to a demonstrated, operating and effective Safety Management System.
Review your current NHVAS expiry dates and transition options.
Check whether current procedures are actually operating in the field.
Build evidence that risk controls are monitored, reviewed and improved.
Prepare managers, supervisors, schedulers and drivers for the new SMS focus.
Red Dirt Consultancy provides practical readiness support and does not replace formal legal advice or NHVR approval decisions
Practical compliance support for Australian transport operators
Lived the life, not just read about it.
Why operators choose Red Dirt Consultancy
Red Dirt Consultancy is built around practical transport experience, field-based risk management and compliance systems that are designed for real operating conditions.
45 years of experience from driver and owner-operator to senior management
Advice and information realized through direct industry experience
Operator-focused, not theory-only
Suitable for remote, heavy haulage, civil, mining and general freight environments
Clear documentation for audits, investigations, SMS assurance and management review
Support from compliance, safety and government licensed investigation partners
Let’s work together.
Get your compliance systems field-ready, SMS-ready and audit-ready.
Contact Red Dirt Consultancy to discuss NHVR compliance, OHS systems, NHVAS to HVA transition planning, SMS readiness, training or government licensed investigation partner support.