21/08/2026
A strong panel conversation yestoday at TechDRIVE Connect on what Safety Beyond Compliance really looks like in practice.
Especially with the reforms to NHVL, the converstaion was very topical and it was great to hear a well rounded discussion.
Thank you to our panel:
Dylan Hartley, CEO, WHG - Technologies
Jason Razumic,, Polymer Connect
Paul Daly, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Gavin Hill, Transport Certification Australia
Pieter Smuts, WHG Technologies
And to Harry Gasiamis, Garmin , who shared his perspective with us by video.
𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
- Safer operations start with identifying risk earlier, not simply responding after an incident.
- Technology and data can support better decisions, but trust, transparency and driver confidence are critical.
- Strong Safety Management Systems need to influence real operational decisions, not just exist on paper.
- Fatigue, wellbeing, commercial pressure and leadership are all connected when it comes to building a stronger safety culture.
- Different perspectives, practical discussion, and plenty still to unpack.
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Allotrac , Stadium Super Trucks Australia , Australian Truck Radio , Bandit Security Pty Ltd , Big Rigs Newspaper , Daimler Truck Australia Pacific , FBT Transwest , FleetPREDICT , FleetWEIGH , Ten-League Group Garmin , Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds , Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia ITS Australia , Logmaster Australia , National Heavy Vehicle Regulator , Oogi Technologies Inc , Polymer Connect , Ramco Systems , RPM Automotive Group Limited , Transport Certification Australia (TCA), TR Group , Viva Energy Australia , Victorian Transport Association - VTA , Volvo Trucks Australia , - Technologies & more.