The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will say farewell to CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM on 24 January 2025 after successfully leading the National regulator for more than a decade.
NHVR Chair, the Hon. Duncan Gay AM said Sal was leaving the NHVR in great shape following an unheralded period of achievements in establishing a modern and respected National body.
"On behalf of the NHVR Board, staff and the road transport industry, I want to share my sincere thanks to Sal for his outstanding dedication and passion in championing better outcomes for the safety and livelihood of the heavy vehicle industry and all road users," Mr Gay said.
"Sal has worked tirelessly to build industry trust and respect to ensure the modern regulatory approach being implemented by the NHVR will achieve genuine and tangible national safety and productivity reform.
"His no nonsense and practical approach in "saying it as it is" was embraced by industry and a critical part of the partnership and trust he built.
"Sal drove the successful transition of participating state-based regulatory functions to establish the NHVR.
"Under Sal's leadership, we are now seeing consistent enforcement and education outcomes paving the way for more on-road consistency.
"This includes leaving a legacy of achieving genuine safety behavioural change and improved culture through the establishment of an inform, educate and enforce approach to compliance.
"Sal's hard work is reflected in the overwhelmingly positive sentiments voiced by transport operators and drivers right across the country, in his interactions with his staff and in many customer champion awards achieved by the NHVR.
"On a personal level, I have enjoyed our great professional relationships and have valued working alongside Sal and I consider him a good friend.
"I know Sal will be greatly missed by the industry and his staff."
Mr Petroccitto informed the NHVR Board last month of his decision to resign as the CEO.
Mr Gay said an extensive nationwide recruitment process will commence over the coming weeks to appoint a new CEO to the NHVR.
