Score your SMS readiness against the HVNL reforms Safety Management System Standard
And download the free Gap Analysis Template to do it properly.
The HVNL reforms gap assessment benchmarks your current systems against the 19 measures of the mandatory SMS Standard arriving with HVNL reforms in mid-2026. For background on the reform itself, see our HVNL reforms Compliance Guide.
What you'll get from the Gap Analysis Template
Score readiness across all 5 SMS outcome areas on a 0–3 scale
19 measures, total out of 57, with automatic banding (Ready, Significant Progress, Early Stage, Urgent)
Per-section sub-scores so you can see which outcome area to focus on first
A clear list of evidence gaps to feed into your implementation plan
What's assessed
The assessment covers all 5 outcome areas of the SMS Standard:
SMS Outcome Area
Measures
Max Points
1. Leadership and Commitment
4
12
2. Risk Management
5
15
3. People
3
9
4. Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement
4
12
5. Safety Systems
3
9
Total
19
57
Each measure is rated 0 (Not Started) → 3 (Fully Implemented).
Readiness bands
46–57 — HVNL reforms Ready
Comprehensive systems in place. Final evidence review and internal audit.
34–45 — Significant Progress
Strong foundations, notable gaps. Priority is closing your lowest-scoring areas.
23–33 — Early Stage
Some systems in place, significant work required.
0–22 — Urgent Action Required
Major gaps across multiple areas. Start with senior management commitment and a structured implementation plan.
Get the template
The fillable assessment — with the full 19-measure worksheet, scoring scale, banding and per-section sub-scores — lives inside the free HVNL reforms Compliance Toolkit.
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HVNL reforms Compliance Toolkit
Free working spreadsheets to prepare your fleet for HVNL reforms commencement:
Gap Analysis Template (this assessment, fillable)
Pre-Audit Readiness Checklist
SMS Implementation Tracker
Evidence Mapping Guide
How Hubfleet helps
Hubfleet provides a pre-built SMS framework aligned to all 5 outcome areas: a Safety Org Chart for governance, an integrated Corrective Actions Register fed automatically by hazards, incidents and NCRs, role-based policy acknowledgements, NHVR-approved EWD across Standard Hours and BFM/AFM with Alternative Compliance rule sets ahead of mid-2026, and Risk Controls organised as preventive and reactive against your highest-rated risks. KPI dashboards are coming soon to surface trends to management.
See how Hubfleet works
Assessment disclaimer
this gap assessment provides general guidance based on draft HVNL reforms requirements as at April 2026. It is not a substitute for professional compliance advice or an official NHVR audit. Your scores represent self-assessment and should be verified through a formal internal audit process. Always refer to official NHVR guidance for authoritative requirements.
