The 'Be Road Ready For Harvest' Field Day will kick off with a free breakfast at 8am and includes a session which will explain why there are notices, how they are developed and provide an update on the National Agricultural Machinery Notice.  

Attendees will then take part in an interactive machinery inspection to clarify what the requirements are for various vehicles and combination dimensions, safety equipment and pilot/escort vehicles.

This year the Field Day will be followed by a PBS Vehicle Demonstration which commences at 12.30pm after a BBQ lunch.  

The PBS Vehicle Demonstration will include a presentation, a moving display and an inspection of the vehicles, providing a great opportunity for council representatives to discuss the heavy vehicle needs of their economies.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's Manager of Stakeholder Relations, John Gilbert said a recent report found that PBS vehicles were involved in 46% less crashes per kilometre travelled than conventional vehicles and their reduction in truck trips equated to an estimated $65 million reduction in road maintenance in 2016.

"The innovative heavy vehicles approved under the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards scheme can make a huge difference to the productivity and safety of Australia’s growing freight task.

"Come along to see these PBS vehicles in action and speak with the operators of these vehicles to see what difference they could make to your business and local economy," Mr Gilbert said.

Both events are supported by the Australian Custom Harvesters Association, NSW Farmers, WFI, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police, the NHVR and the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils.

NSW Farmers Parkes/Forbes Branch Chair Gavin Tom says they are pleased to be supporting the Field Day.

You can register for free for either or both sessions via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/be-road-ready-for-harvest-field-daypbs-demonstration-tickets-46510393840?aff=ebdssbdestsearch