Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation sits under Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

CoR directs that all parties across the supply chain play a role in maintaining the safety of heavy vehicles on the road.

You are considered part of the road transport supply chain if you have any control or responsibility over any transport task, such as consigning, packing, loading, or receiving goods as part of your business. 

The supply chain also extends to corporate entities, directors, partners and managers, who are all accountable for the actions of people under their control. 

All parties in the supply chain must take reasonable steps to prevent breaches of the HVNL, including:

  • road transport mass, dimension, and loading
  • speed compliance
  • work hours laws.

You are a CoR party because of a function you perform, not because of a title or job description, or the words of a contract.

More detailed information on 'parties' in the supply chain, is available on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) website.

Last updated: 29 February 2024