The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the appointment of Mr Sal Petroccitto as the new CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

The Chief Executive of the ATA, Stuart St Clair, said Mr Petroccitto came to the role with a detailed knowledge of heavy vehicle regulation.

“Mr Petroccitto is currently Queensland’s representative on the NHVR Project Implementation Board, so he’s well across the issues facing the regulator,” Mr St Clair said.

“The ATA supports the NHVR, because we believe it will increase the industry’s productivity and safety over time.

“Mr Petroccitto will need, however, to focus on getting the NHVR’s systems right, and particularly the way it manages heavy vehicle permits.

“The ATA looks forward to working with Mr Petroccitto in his new role,” Mr St Clair said.