Leading Australia's Heavy Vehicle Industry Since 1968
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) is one of Australia’s most dynamic and effective member-based associations, boasting a rich suite of member services, education and training programs, publications, and events including the world-class Brisbane Truck Show.
300+ Members
Founded in 1968 as the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland (CVIAQ), initially to operate the inaugural Brisbane Truck Show, the association was subsequently incorporated as a company in 1970 to represent, and provide services for, the Queensland heavy vehicle sector.
In 2015 CVIAQ became Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA), with a purpose to represent and advance the interests of the entire heavy vehicle industry at a national level.
HVIA now boasts more than 300 members, including all of Australia’s truck OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) and importers, almost all trailer makers and suppliers, and most parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors.
As a member-based organisation, HVIA’s mission is to advocate for a successful and sustainable heavy vehicle industry with a strong unified voice.
Its vision is to promote an innovative and prosperous heavy vehicle industry, supporting the safest and most productive fleet.
To deliver on its mission and vision, HVIA focuses on six key areas
Advocacy to government and its regulatory agencies on national, regional and local issues.
Member Services including TechASSIST technical and regulatory support service and EmployerASSIST HR and IR Hotline.
Workforce Development initiatives including the National Apprentice of the Year Awards.
National Events comprising the Brisbane Truck Show and sister show TruckShowX.
Networking Events and information forums across the country including HVIA Executive Club and Member Forums
News and Information aimed at informing, educating and entertaining members and the wider transport industry, including weekly Talk the Torque EDM and quarterly ROADBOSS Magazine.
Industry At A Glance
The nation’s fleet of approximately 600,000 registered trucks provide crucial economy-wide linkages for key sectors including manufacturing, construction, tourism and hospitality, mining, retail and wholesale, travelling an incredible 250 billion tonne kilometres per year, growing to circa 400 BTKM by 2050.
Due to its reliance on trucks, Australia has emerged as a world leader in many aspects of heavy vehicle transport, including high-productivity truck and trailer combinations which are unique to this part of the world.
Underpinning this is a thriving and robust local industry that comprises hundreds of innovative trailer, specialised vehicle, component, equipment and technology manufacturers and suppliers in addition to the product assembly of global heavy vehicle brands such as Volvo, Mack, Kenworth and DAF, as well as emerging new players including Hyzon and Exro technologies (formerly SEA Electric).
Our innovation is world-leading, unique and our build quality has ensured our nation’s fleet remains safe, efficient, productive, and sustainable.
The heavy vehicle industry is also a significant employer, directly employing more than 70,000 people.
HVIA represents the entire industry involved in the design, manufacture, importation, distribution, modification, sale, service and repair of on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle mass or aggregate trailer mass over 3.5 tonnes as well as their components, equipment and technology.
Our members include every truck OEM, 49 of the top-50 trailer manufacturers, every major component supplier as well as heavy vehicle dealers, technology, equipment and component suppliers, segments of the repair and maintenance industry, and the engineers and consultants that support each of the above businesses.
Registered trucks in Australia – 500,000 rigid and 100,000 articulated vehicles
Tonne kilometres (BTKM) travelled per year, growing to circa 400 BTKM by 2050
Directly employed people
of Australia’s GDP is represented by freight and logistics