HVIA seeks to positively influence the development and maintenance of policy, legislation, regulation and technical standards which foster innovation and contribute to the future viability of the heavy vehicle industry and the safety and productivity of the heavy vehicle fleet.
HVIA continues to grow its relationships and field of influence with government and regulatory agencies, through participation in key industry consultation forums and focused meetings.
Stakeholder Engagement
HVIA sits on the key consultative forums run by:
- The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR),
- The National Transport Commission (NTC),
- Standards Australia,
- Austroads,
- State & Territory roads and transport departments and
- The Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DIT)

Key Advocacy Issues
Latest news on HVIA Advocacy
HVIA offers further support for members impacted by the VSB6 changes
6 June 23
In April this year, the NHVR published updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) and announced a commencement date of 1st July 2023.
READ MOREHVIA warns against jumping the gun on trailer width
1 June 23
The NHVR’s discussion paper, released today, explores options for implementing the Safer Freight Vehicle (SFV) reforms, which are yet to be finalised at the Federal level.
READ MOREWarning – One Month to Go – MVSA end date in sight
26 May 23
The Department of Infrastructure has recently circulated the latest guidance material as the end of the transition from the Motor Vehicle Standards Act (MVSA) to the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) transition approached.
READ MOREReflections on the Brisbane Truck Show 2023
24 May 23
Government clearly needs to step up and ensure that there is a clear road map for how the energy and the energy infrastructure necessary to support the transport sector will be provided at a reasonable cost.
READ MOREAustralia needs a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
4 May 23
The freight and transport industry has called on the Australian Government to develop and implement a Zero Emission Truck Strategy. HVIAA has joined forces with the ATA, the Electric Vehicle Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council to advocate for government direction and support that goes beyond the government’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy launched last week
READ MORENew guidance for PBS access at greater masses
3 May 23
The NHVR’s new guidance replaces previously published advice relating to Tier 2 and 3 assessments and guides operators through the process of applying for a PBS permit under the Tier 2/3 bridge assessment option.
READ MOREUrgent regulatory changes needed to support zero-emissions heavy vehicles
19 April 23
The heavy vehicle industry’s position on the regulatory changes needed to support next generation Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) is clear but needs urgent action by the Government and its policy and regulatory agencies.
READ MOREVSB6 v3.2 update
18 April 23
Following last week’s Talk the Torque article on the implementation date for the new version of VSB6, HVIA received important feedback from members regarding the new ‘J4’ modification code for tipper bodies.
READ MORELow-Speed Swept Path and Tail Swing options paper
17 April 23
As part of an on-going review of the PBS standards that kicked off in 2019, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a detailed options paper that explores possible improvements to the PBS low speed turning performance standard, and its related performance measures.
READ MORENHVR publishes VSB6 v 3.2 and commencement date
12 April 23
VSB6 Version 3.2 includes new information on tipper body design, tow truck design and box or top hat chassis section modifications, plus updates to existing codes.,
READ MOREROVER – outage reminder and new guidance released
12 April 23
Members are reminded that ROVER and the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST on Friday 14 April until 9 am AEST on Tuesday 18 April 2023 while the Release 8B upgrade takes place.
READ MORENew regulatory advice for safety technologies and telematics
12 April 23
The NHVR has released guidance on best-practice safety technologies and telematics for CoR parties to meet primary duty obligations under the HVNL.
READ MORERitzinger talks CoR with ITC at TA23
5 April 23
HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger talked Chain of Responsibility (CoR) technologies at the first ATA Industry Technical Council meeting for 2023.
READ MOREHPFV network updates from Freight Victoria
5 April 23
Freight Victoria staff delivered a valuable update on Victoria’s High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) policy and networks for HVIA members this week.
READ MORENew guidance note: Moving from MVSA to RAV
29 March 23
The Department of infrastructure has just released updated the guidance material on Adding a vehicle manufactured and/or imported under the MVSA to the Register of Approved Vehicles.
READ MORETakeaways from the first round
29 March 23
Several recurring viewpoints were expressed by HVIA members at State Committee meetings held in WA, QLD, NSW, and VIC this month.
READ MOREAmendments to Lighting ADRs
22 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has amended a wide range of Australian Design Rules related to vehicle lighting.
READ MOREHVIA State Committee Meetings – WA and QLD
15 March 23
HVIA’s first two State Committee Meetings for 2023 have enjoyed strong engagement from Members, with meetings in Sydney and Melbourne still to come.
READ MOREHVIA and NHVR techsperts tackling policy challenges
15 March 23
Newly-minted Chief Technical Officer, Adam Ritzinger, and Manager of Member Engagement, Harrison Hunkin are on the case for HVIA members.
READ MOREBig agenda in a big year – and we need you!
8 March 23
On the back of reportedly record business for much of the heavy vehicle industry over the last year or more, it is hard to paint 2023 as being something extraordinary – but it is. HVIA’s state committees are here to help navigate your way through it.
READ MOREProposed Recall Rectification Targets
1 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure has proposed benchmarks for recall rectification to provide “suggested timeframes for industry to progress and complete voluntary recalls.”
READ MOREHVIA cautiously optimistic towards PBS 2.0
22 February 23
The PBS scheme should be better used as a mechanism for promoting the uptake of safer high-productivity vehicles according to HVIA.
The comments form part of HVIA’s submission responding to the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2.0 discussion paper, and follow extensive consultation with HVIA members and stakeholders.
Review the Australian Dangerous Goods code first since 2007
22 February 23
The National Transport Commission is conducting a full review of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, which will be the first since the current edition was released in 2007.
READ MOREADR now in place for Euro VI and some EV’s
21 February 23
ADR 80/04 adopting Euro VI and equivalent standards for heavy vehicles has now been signed and can now be accessed on the Federal Register of Legislation.
READ MOREQueensland announces trials for heavy-duty BEV
15 February 23
Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government is backing Volvo trials of two heavy battery-powered trucks 3-axle prime movers, operating at a gross weight of 44,000 kg.
READ MORESwedish Royalty and the EV revolution
15 February 23
Australian and Swedish experts shared views on best practices to fully leverage electrification on the path to net-zero at a special forum hosted by the Australian National University this week.
READ MOREBTS23 deliver value for new National Road Safety Action Plan
8 February 23
HVIA says the Government’s latest National Road Safety Strategy takes important steps forward in ensuring that Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet adopts available technologies to improve safety outcomes for every member of the community.
READ MORENew ADR’s proposed for BEV and FCEV
1 February 23
Proposed new ADR’s cover electric power train safety requirements and safety related performance for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
HVIA draft submission – PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper
1 February 23
HVIA has circulated its draft submission on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper for review by members.
READ MOREQueensland harmonises telematics rules with other jurisdictions
23 January 23
The harmonisation of Queensland’s telematics rules brings the state in line other jurisdictions for various types of restricted access vehicles heavy vehicles, principally HML vehicles in New South Wales.
READ MOREIt’s not too late to have your say on PBS 2.0
18 January 23
HVIA’s Greg Forbes says the level of member engagement on the NHVR’s PBS 2.0 discussion paper shows how important the scheme is to the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MOREAdvocacy delivers improvements to NHVR notice for HVIA members
18 January 23
The NHVR has responded to HVIA member feedback with practical improvements to resources accompanying its Class 3 Truck and Dog notice.
READ MOREPBS 2.0 – HVIA member workshop
11 January 23
HVIA is leading the charge in response to the NHVR’s recently released the ”PBS 2.0” – a discussion paper on the future of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
READ MORELast round of State Committee Meetings for 2022
7 December 22
HVIA’s last round of State Committee Meetings for 2023 concluded with the Victorian meeting held at CMV Truck and Bus in Derrimut.
READ MOREARENA grant to co-fund Australia’s largest EV truck fleet
7 December 22
One of Australia’s busiest logistics providers is set to embark on Australia’s largest heavy vehicle electrification project at its western Sydney depot.
READ MORETruck and dog notice forum success
23 November 22
The Class 3 Truck and Dog Notice created a stir on its release but has gone on to be the catalyst for great industry-regulator collaboration.
READ MORENHVR releases PBS version 2 Discussion Paper
23 November 22
The NHVR has proposed a series of significant reforms in its long-awaited discussion paper on PBS 2.0.
READ MOREExpanded tyre choice brings greater flexibility to PBS operators
15 November 22
From 1 December 2022, Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation of smarter, safer and more productive vehicles.
READ MOREWebinar: the NHVR’s Class 3 truck and dog notice
9 November 22
HVIA and the NHVR have agreed that HVIA will organise a Webinar that will allow the allow members to engage with the NHVR and seek clarity on what can and can’t be done under the existing Class 3 truck and dog notice.
READ MORETAFE EV workshop showcases readiness for technology transition
9 November 22
TAFE Queensland demonstrated just how advanced they are in preparing the training arena for the transition to electromobility at their Acacia Ridge Training Centre last week.
READ MOREIndustry comes together to declare EV future
31 October 22
HVIA has joined with over one hundred organisations to declare our support for the Australian Government to push ahead with the National Electric Vehicle Strategy.
READ MOREAlbanese’s first budget highlights trouble ahead
26 October 22
The Albanese Government’s first budget, handed down by Treasurer the Hon Jim Chalmers MP in Canberra last night, forecasts skyrocketing energy prices and ongoing inflationary pressures.
READ MOREHVIA on Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy
26 October 22
The draft National Electric Vehicle Strategy represents a positive step for the Albanese Government, but requires a lot more detail to succeed in its implementation according to HVIA.
READ MOREEnergyAustralia outlines plans to support heavy vehicle electrification
25 October 22
HVIA partner EnergyAustralia has outlined plans to support heavy vehicle electrification by working with heavy vehicle and bus operators to plan and build the infrastructure to charge their fleet.
READ MOREAssist Minister talks to HVIA member execs on EV future
25 October 22
The Government is prioritising a strong working relationship with industry, Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Regional Development, told attendees at the HVIA Executive Club Event held at Energy Australia’s headquarters in Melbourne last week.
READ MOREROVER Release 8A and RAV outage
25 October 22
UPDATED – The ROVER outage is now from 4 pm AEDT on Thursday 3 November to 9 am AEDT on Tuesday 8 November 2022. The RAV will be unavailable 12 pm AEDT on Thursday 3 November to 9 am AEDT on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
READ MOREEbusco Australia and EnergyAustralia join forces
19 October 22
Energy retailer and generator, EnergyAustralia, and European electric bus manufacturer, Ebusco, have teamed up to accelerate Australia’s electric bus revolution.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes new NHVR Board
19 October 22
HVIA has welcomed the appointment of Patrick Conlon to the NHVR Board, along with the re-appointment of Deputy Chair Julie Russell and board member Catherine Scott for a second term.
READ MOREAlbanese Government confirms new emissions standards for trucks and buses
13 October 22
HVIA has congratulated the Albanese Government on today’s announcement confirming the introduction of ADR80/04 – the Australian standard that brings our emissions standards in line with Euro 6.
READ MOREThe long overdue next step to keep pace with world emissions standards
11 October 22
Believe it or not we live in a first world country, not just a distant colonial outpost. Why then has it taken an additional eight years for our engine emissions regulations to catch up with Europe?
READ MORERemoving red tape on PBS applications
11 October 22
The NHVR will be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce administrative burden for industry and provide a better customer experience.
READ MOREPeak bodies unite for Female-Only job seeker plan
5 October 22
Enabling exclusive invitations to females to enter the male dominated heavy vehicle and logistics industries is a win-win – but needs anti-discrimination commission buy-in to proceed.
READ MORENHVR introduce Truck and Dog Mass and Dimension exemptions
28 September 22
The NHVR has published a new Class 3 notice enabling 20m long 3 axle truck and 4 axle dog trailer mass to obtain mass and dimension exemptions.
READ MORELong slow path to PBS reform finally taking shape
7 September 22
It has been a long time coming, but the necessary pieces of the puzzle for the future of PBS are finally coming together.
READ MOREGrattan Truck Report misses the easy wins and ignores key obstacles
31 August 22
The Grattan Institute’s new “Grattan Truck Plan”has made headlines this week with its controversial calls for city-wide bans on pre-2003 diesel engines, but misses out on easier opportunities to lower heavy vehicle emissions.
READ MOREHVIA State Committees underway
24 August 22
The latest round of HVIA State Committee meetings are underway, with today’s Sydney well-attended meeting the first to be held. It’s not too late to attend.
READ MORERelease of Revised AS2213.1 covering automatic type couplings
17 August 22
Standards Australia has released for public comment AS 2213.1 that covers the selection and marking of pin type couplings, which are often referred to as “automatic couplings”.
READ MOREBull bars for light vehicles under review
9 August 22
The current standard covering bull bars for light vehicles (AS 4876.1-2002) is being assessed to determine its future status.
READ MOREEnergyAustralia & SEA Electric Form Strategic Partnership for EV Transition
3 August 22
New HVIA Suporting Partner EnergyAustralia has joined forces with commercial HVIA member SEA Electric in a strategic partnership, which will assist in accelerating the transition to clean energy for the nation’s truck fleets.
READ MOREHVIA LITE Skills & Training Working Group
27 July 22
HVIA members and training stakeholders attended the second HVIA LITE Skills and Training Working Group meeting last week to progress action on zero emission vehicle skills and training priorities.
READ MOREIVECO outlines zero-emission pathway
20 July 22
IVECO has used an event organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce last month to outline its zero-emission vehicle plans to dignitaries.
READ MOREThe attraction of good traction
13 July 22
HVIA’s “Safety Through Education” project is starting to gather pace with two ambitious “best practice” courses in the works with support from the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government.
READ MORERover outage next week for implementation of upgrade
6 July 22
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that ROVER will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST Wednesday 13 July to Monday 18 July to allow for the implementation of Release 10.
READ MORENew PBS Notice is progress – but not the end goal
6 July 22
A new Performance Based Standards (PBS) class 2 notice will introduce more nationally consistent conditions for road trains, supporting more seamless cross-border access and dramatically reducing requirements for permits.
READ MORECoupling evaluation project progresses
5 July 22
The industry’s collaborative coupling evaluation project is gathering pace now that significant challenges have been overcome, thanks to contributions from several HVIA members.
READ MOREYear in review 2021/22
29 June 22
A snapshot of some of HVIA’s achievements and benefits to our members during the last financial year.
READ MOREChanges to PBS vehicle approval documents
22 June 22
The NHVR has released two discussion papers canvasing possible changes to vehicle approval documents issued under the PBS scheme.
READ MOREHVIA-LITE Skills & Training Working Group
8 June 22
The HVIA-LITE skills and training working group kicked off yesterday with a combination of HVIA members and representatives from registered training organisations looking to determine skills and training priorities to prepare the industry’s readiness to work with electric heavy vehicles.
READ MOREWho’s who in Australia’s new Government Ministry?
8 June 22
With a combination of vast experience and new faces, these Ministers in the new Labor Government will play vital roles in enabling the productivity of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry over coming years.
READ MOREIs cloning ROVER the answer to VTA delays?
7 June 22
During the latest round of State committees one of the Road Vehicles Standards Act problems HVIA has been discussing with members has been the problems caused by slow processing of VTA’s and variations.
READ MOREHVIA Congratulates Albanese Government
24 May 22
HVIA congratulates the Australian Labor Party on forming Government under new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Chief Executive Todd Hacking said the new Government has put forward a policy platform that has the potential to revitalise Australian manufacturing.
READ MOREReport Card: ALP and LNP survey results are in
19 May 22
UPDATED: We all know that a strong heavy vehicle industry is vital for a resilient Australia. As we all prepare to head to the ballot box, HVIA asked the major parties to consider, and respond to, our election policy priorities.
READ MORENational Road Safety Week 2022
16 May 22
This week is National Road Safety Week. With the 2022 Federal Election taking place on Saturday, we are asking the next Australian Government to commit to action by improving the uptake of heavy vehicle road safety related technologies.
READ MOREFederal Election 2022: Skills & Jobs priorities
11 May 22
Ten days until the Federal election and there is still every reason to think it is going to be tight. Right now we are sitting on some extraordinarily low unemployment figures – which in of itself is great. But – as an industry – we need the Government to be invested in helping us fill a gaping skills shortage.
READ MOREHVIA-LITE: Collaborating to understand EV duty cycles
11 May 22
HVIA’s LITE Project steering committee met with the Queensland Transport and Logistics Council (QTLC) and the authors of their report “Addressing barriers to zero emissions trucks in Queensland to 2025,” to discuss its recommendations for stakeholders from the heavy vehicle industry; in particular the need to understand the duty cycles of heavy vehicles as a key to identifying the applications where zero emission heavy vehicles (ZEHV) can be successfully deployed.
READ MOREIs it really the right time to lower the heat on Australia’s hot economy?
4 May 22
There is no doubt that inflation is stinging, and the Government and our financial regulators need every available control at their disposal to have any chance of taking pressure off, but is this week’s base interest rate rise the right lever to pull?
READ MOREFederal Election 2022: Realistic policies that will really lower emissions
4 May 22
HVIA has called for the next Government to respond and act in four major policy areas: safety, manufacturing and productivity, skills & jobs, and sustainability: energy security and the environment
READ MOREThis is no time for personality politics
27 April 22
Next month’s Federal election is being fiercely contested in marginal seats around the country. Though even the most traditionally secure seats cannot be taken for granted. Every vote will make a difference to the outcome.
READ MOREYou can help unlock access to Australian Standards
20 April 22
Industry groups from across Australia are getting behind a petition to make to Australian Standards more accessible.
READ MOREReversing Technologies Consultation RIS
13 April 22
A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) examining the case for introducing a new mandatory standard for the installation of reversing technologies to new vehicles has been released.
READ MOREHave your say in HVIA’s 2022 Federal Election campaign
6 April 22
The 2022 Federal election presents an unprecedented opportunity for the priorities of the heavy vehicle industry to make front-page news.
READ MORERVS transition period extended
6 April 22
The Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) transitional period has been extended by 12 months until 30 June 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has advised.
READ MOREHVIA-LITE looking at industry EV training needs
6 April 22
In the early stages of the rollout of electric heavy vehicles in Australia, truck manufacturers have been working closely with specific local companies on the fitment of aftermarket bodies, tail lifts and other equipment, however it won’t be a niche market for long.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Budget 2022 skills announcements
30 March 22
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia has commended the Government’s focus on jobs, skills and training in the 2022 Budget announced last night.
READ MOREBudget 2022: Temporary reduction in fuel excise
30 March 22
In response to sharp rises in global oil prices, the Government will help reduce the burden of higher fuel prices by halving the excise and excise-equivalent customs duty rate that applies to petrol and diesel for 6 months.
READ MOREBudget 2022: Regions
30 March 22
The Budget 2020 includes upgrades to transport infrastructure for our regions in regional communities. It also addresses boosting the Modern Manufacturing Strategy and critical supply chain vulnerabilities.
READ MOREBudget 2022: Jobs
30 March 22
The Government is continuing to invest in Australian apprenticeships to ensure businesses have the skilled workforce they need
A regular pipeline of apprentices builds a highly skilled, more productive workforce allowing businesses to prosper.
Budget 2022: Small business going digital
30 March 22
The Government is introducing a technology investment boost to support digital adoption by small businesses.
READ MOREHydrogen superhighway to link eastern states
25 March 22
Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria have announced a landmark tri-state collaboration on a renewable hydrogen refuelling network for heavy transport and logistics along Australia’s eastern seaboard.
READ MOREOur pathway to electromobility
23 March 22
The HVIA-LITE project driving committee is working to identify and resolve a wide array of issues including standards, legislative and access requirements, workplace and operational safety, repairs and maintenance, technical and emergency support, skills and training, energy supply and more.
READ MORERAV B-Double issue resolved
16 March 22
Last week HVIA Members were advised that a software bug meant the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) was not accurately reflecting the B-Double compliance of vehicles. The issue is now resolved.
READ MOREAustralia-Germany hydrogen innovation project funding initiative
11 March 22
The first project funding round, from an Australian partnership with Germany, provides industry with an exciting opportunity to work with a country leading the world in renewable hydrogen technologies.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Advanced Emergency Braking ADR’s
9 March 22
HVIA has welcomed two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on heavy vehicles.
READ MOREBlowout in heavy vehicle access permits at crisis point
9 March 22
Hundreds of PBS heavy vehicles are parked up, sitting idle, instead of working to keep Australia moving – all because of behind-the-scenes bureaucratic bungling.
READ MORENTC proposes changes to in service regulations
23 February 22
Have your say on the NTC’s draft amendments for the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Regulation (ALVSR) and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (HV(VS)NR).
READ MORENew ARENA funding for commercial fleets
21 February 22
The newly expanded $250 million Future Fuels Fund to support support the uptake of low and zero emissions commercial vehicles over the next four years.
READ MORERVSA Industry Webinar #10 presentations
16 February 22
Presentations from the RVSA webinar facilitated by the Department of Infrastructure on Wednesday 2 February 2022 are available for download.
READ MORECEO Report to February State Committees
9 February 22
The start of 2022 has been turbulent for many. It has tested the resolve and agility of our members, who time after time have shown incredible resilience.
READ MOREIndustry Investigates Coupling Strength
2 February 22
A new project investigating dynamic loads on couplings has been funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to fill a gap in knowledge and provide evidence to update relevant Standards and Rules.
READ MORETruck driving apprenticeship to become a reality
21 December 21
“Certificate III in Driving Operations” will see the transport and logistics industry work with states and territory governments to develop a truck driving apprenticeship for the first time.
READ MOREAdBlue supply breakthrough
20 December 21
The Federal Government has announced a deal with Incitec Pivot to manufacture urea in Australia guaranteeing supply for local AdBlue manufacturers and relieving pressure on road transport operators.
READ MOREConsumer Guarantees and Supplier Indemnification Provisions under the spotlight
15 December 21
A new discussion paper, discussing the Consumer Guarantees and Supplier Indemnification Provisions under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), specifically looks at proposed changes related to new motor vehicles in response to high volumes of complaints.
READ MORENew RVSA guidance videos now available
15 December 21
The Department of Infrastructure has released a video of their webinar covering Low ATM Trailers. Presentation slides are also available.
READ MOREThe AdBlue ‘crisis’ is more of a wake-up call
9 December 21
The AdBlue ‘crisis’, as it being called, is more of a wake-up call than a catastrophe. If the worse case scenario eventuates – it is true that a substantial part of our road transport fleet could be grounded. However, the Government and industry’s collaborative efforts are already delivering some positive outcomes.
READ MORETruck and trailer width review a long way from resolved
9 December 21
HVIA has welcomed news that proposed amendments to truck and trailer width will be circulated for comment and further explorations into their productivity and cost impact.
The proposed amendments are the result of the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms, a process that was begun by the national Transport Commission in March of this year.
HVIA State Committee online special recording – Dec 2021
7 December 21
This is a special recording of the December 2021 HVIA State Committee meeting as the live stream experienced technical difficulties.
READ MOREKeeping calm on AdBlue
3 December 21
As the security of future AdBlue supply concerns started to emerge, rather than publicly call for action, HVIA set about trying to manage the issue behind the scenes.
Our fear was that any publicity would incite panic buying and exacerbate industry fears.
Australia Post welcomes first electric trucks to its delivery fleet
1 December 21
st has welcomed the first of 20 electric trucks to its national delivery fleet, with three Fuso eCanters now delivering parcels to customers in Melbourne ahead of Christmas.
READ MOREAdvanced Emergency Braking ADR’s for Light Goods Vehicles legislated
10 November 21
Mandating Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) for light vehicles was identified as a priority in Future Steps of the National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 (NRSS) as well as a Priority Action of the National Road Safety Action Plan 2018-2020 (NRSAP).
READ MORECEFC hydrogen investment fuels world’s heaviest fuel cell electric trucks
10 November 21
landmark investment by Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation will help develop a local hydrogen economy while driving down emissions in the transport sector.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Government investment in Future Fuels infrastructure
9 November 21
HVIA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of increased funding for infrastructure to support the rollout of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.
READ MOREDriving down emissions in heavy transport with renewable hydrogen
8 November 21
Heavy vehicles powered by renewable hydrogen will be used in a first-of-a-kind deployment in Townsville, helping to reduce emissions in the transport and mining sectors.
READ MOREHow the Government’s statement at COP26 affects you
3 November 21
The Australian Government’s 2021 Low Emissions Technology Statement goes some way to addressing the chicken and egg dilemma:
How will there be an adequate demand for the new technology if the energy supply and infrastructure isn’t in place? And who will invest in the infrastructure if there isn’t a market to support it?
ABN is key to resolving VTA opt-in rejections
3 November 21
Vehicle type approval “opt-in” applications are now being processed more efficiently thanks to the use of applicants’ ABN.
READ MOREPBS notice takes a step in the right direction
29 October 21
The heavy vehicle industry has welcomed the NHVR’s announcement of a new gazette notice that reduces reliance on permits for some Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles.
READ MORENew PBS access notice provides permit-free travel
27 October 21
A new notice delivered by the NHVR will give eligible Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles immediate network access when they receive a vehicle approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.
READ MORERVSA videos, webinars and issues portal
27 October 21
The Department of Infrastructure has created a YouTube channel with videos regarding the RVSA. The first one covers the opt-in process for Vehicle Type Approvals.
READ MOREDiscussion paper on new Fatigue Rules released
20 October 21
The National Transport Commission has released a discussion paper on proposed changes to the fatigue management rules under the heavy vehicle national law.
READ MOREDepartment urges early VTA opt-ins
13 October 21
While VTA opt-ins are technically available until 31 December, the Department of Infrastructure is urging vehicle manufacturers to get their opt-in submissions in before 1 December to ensure they are processed in time.
READ MORENTC lays out consultation roadmap for HVNL
13 October 21
The National Transport Commission has laid out the road map for the consultation process on the Heavy Vehicle National Law with fatigue management the first cab off the rank.
READ MORERelease of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
22 September 21
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.
READ MOREElectromobility – a new set of skills challenges
22 September 21
Before the roll-out of zero emissions trucks can happen in earnest, there are a range of significant common challenges that will require a coordinated and strategic approach to resolve.
READ MOREModel Reports for Heavy Trailers on the Agenda
18 August 21
Model Reports are a new tool that has been introduced by the Road Vehicles Standards Act to assist in demonstrating compliance with relevant standards.
READ MOREROVER how-to videos other important RVSA and RAV info
4 August 21
The Department of Infrastructure has just released new guidance material for the RVSA including determinations, three ROVER “how to” videos, three new guides and information on assessment times for various transactions.
READ MOREFrom the desk of the Chief Executive – August 2021
4 August 21
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking provides an update ahead of the August round of State Committee meetings, written from lockdown in Brisbane.
READ MORETechnical Update Report – August 2021
4 August 21
Updates to VSB6 – Tipper Code to be issued for public comment late August 2021. Section T (Tow Trucks) – Document being finalised to incorporate public comments received by regulator during Q1 2021.
READ MOREWorkforce Development Report – August 2021
4 August 21
HVIA’s online Learning Management System (LMS) is live with a new comprehensive training package for entrants to the industry, staff in back-of-house or non-technical roles, and stakeholder organisations.
READ MOREGovernment Advocacy Report – August 2021
4 August 21
The RVSA went live on 1 July 2021. This session will focus on providing an overview of the updated guidance material provided by the Department in relation to the RVSA.
READ MOREIndustry Celebrates as PBS Tyre Changes Given Green Light
2 August 21
Trailer manufacturers, tyre manufacturers and suppliers, heavy vehicle operators and PBS assessors will all win once the decision by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) to use generic tyre data in PBS assessments is fully implemented.
READ MOREClarification on vehicle marking requirements for Heavy Trailers under RVSA
28 July 21
HVIA has obtained a quick response from the Department following an anomaly spotted by an HVIA member.
READ MORERVSA in place but work still required
6 July 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act is now in force and will increasingly play a large role in the activities of many HVIA members.
READ MOREROVER has been let off the leash
1 July 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) has gone live this week following a much delayed, somewhat controversial development, and serious concerns about its ambitious rollout.
READ MOREUpdated VTA guide in preparation for RVSA go-live
30 June 21
The Department of infrastructure has updated the Guide to Vehicle Type Approvals in preparation for the RVSA going live tomorrow.
READ MOREAxle mass limits key to any changes on vehicle width
23 June 21
HVIA has settled on its position on proposed changes to Australian Design Rules governing vehicle width.
READ MOREGet in your CTAs and plan for your VTAs
23 June 21
With the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) going live next week, HVIA’s Greg Forbes urges members to ensure they submit draft Component Type Approval applications by Friday.
READ MOREYear in Review 2020/21
21 June 21
The 2020/21 year saw HVIA’s largest membership growth to date, reflecting increased prominence, outcomes and value appreciated by the broader industry.
READ MOREVictorian State Committee meeting going online
11 June 21
HVIA’s Victorian State Committee meeting scheduled for next Friday will take place as an online/virtual meeting only.
READ MOREHVIA State Committees say ‘yes’ to truck widths and ‘no’ to trailer widths
9 June 21
HVIA State Committees are considering proposed changes to Australian Design Rules (ADR) governing vehicle width.
READ MORERelease of ADR Amendment Omnibus
9 June 21
In early 2020, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development indicated that they intended to alter the process by which minor amendments to ADR’s were to be carried out.
READ MOREROVER system outage
9 June 21
Draft CTA applications will be deleted when ROVER is offline from COB 25th June to prepare the system for full Road Vehicle Standards Act commencement on 1 July.
READ MOREHVIA State Committee Meetings update
2 June 21
The June round of HVIA state committee meetings kicked off in Brisbane yesterday as a hybrid in-person and on-line meeting.
READ MOREInfrastructure & Transport Ministers’ Meeting
2 June 21
Infrastructure & Transport Ministers met on Friday 28 May to endorse the National Road Safety Strategy 2021 -2030, a Heavy Vehicle Road Reform Plan, the National Urban Freight Planning Principles and a roadmap for Automated Vehicle Safety.
READ MORECould changes to ADR’s see an uptake of safer heavy vehicles?
28 April 21
Yesterday the Department of Infrastructure released a discussion paper outlining possible changes to ADRs to enhance the uptake of safety features on heavy vehicles.
READ MORENHVR’s pledge to fix PBS
23 April 21
HVIA’s urgent call to action for the NHVR to fix PBS approval timelines has seen a swift response.
READ MORENHVR response on PBS application processing times
22 April 21
The following communique was issued by NHVR Vehicle Safety & Performance Director Peter Austin on 22 April, responding to HVIA’s earlier plea to solve the PBS approvals crisis.
READ MORERVSA Sessions Issue Summary
21 April 21
Last week HVIA ran two in-person sessions in Melbourne covering Component related and Vehicle related issues and repeated these sessions in online sessions run out of Brisbane on 15 April.
READ MOREPBS Delays Hurting Industry
13 April 21
HVIA has today issued an urgent and passionate plea to the National Heavy Vehicle Industry Regulator to solve the Performance Based Standards approvals crisis.
READ MOREResponsibilities and exceptions under Queensland Engineers Act
7 April 21
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) recently issued a reminder of the responsibilities of a Corporation under the Queensland Professional Engineers (PE) Act 2002.
READ MOREProposed fees for Engineers Registration Scheme
7 April 21
The Victorian Government has released a proposed set of fees for the Engineers Registration Scheme and an associated RIS which commences on 1 July 2021.
READ MORETime to unveil the future of fuels
31 March 21
The Australian Government has committed to support low emission technologies across the innovation chain, and the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show is the place to see where that is taking us.
READ MOREVulnerable Supply Chains in the spotlight
30 March 21
The Productivity Commission’s interim report on Vulnerable Supply Chains suggests Australia is resilient to disruption through our ability to pivot but seeks confirmation from industry.
READ MOREStronger language required around NRSS incentives
24 March 21
HVIA has called for stronger incentives for newer, safer and more productive vehicles in the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) and action plan.
READ MOREImplementation team lined up to address RVSA
17 March 21
The Department of Infrastructure has released two new guidance documents the Guide to Vehicle Type Approval Opt-in Arrangements and the Guide to Vehicle Type Approvals.
READ MORELooking for answers to supply chain breakdowns
17 March 21
Supply chain resilience and its systemic vulnerability have been badly exposed by the challenges posed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MOREThe countdown is on – RVSA Checklists
10 March 21
HVIA has prepared guidance material in preparation for the introduction of the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) on 1 July 2021.
READ MOREGovernment Backs Thousands of New Apprentice and Trainee Jobs
9 March 21
HVIA has welcomed the expansion of the Australian Government’s targeted wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan.
READ MOREVehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (VSB1) – light trailers
3 March 21
The VSB1 review includes important clarifications and expanded information on lighting and how to certify and identify imported trailers amongst other items.
READ MOREPieces falling into place for RVSA implementation
3 March 21
HVIA’s review of the latest releases in the Road Vehicles Standards Act (RVSA) shows that the transition is coming together, however there are still critical procedural areas yet to be unveiled.
READ MOREHave you checked the boxes for the RVSA implementation?
24 February 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act goes live in 4 months; manufacturers of vehicles and suppliers of parts need to make sure they are prepared.
READ MOREDraft National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 released for consultation
24 February 21
HVIA welcomes the release of the Draft National Road Safety Strategy for comment.
READ MOREFull advocacy strategies on the table at HVIA State Committee meetings
17 February 21
Agendas for 2021’s first round of HVIA State Committee meetings are now available with a broad range of issues and information on the table.
READ MORENHVR says use Suzi on the semi but rubber on Dollys, Dogs or Pigs
11 February 21
The NHVR has issued a Safety Bulletin on the use of coiled air hoses (“Suzi” coils). The issuing of the safety bulletin has been prompted by several incidents where trailers have disconnected, and the air hoses have remained attached.
READ MOREUpdates to Vehicle Standards Guide 2
10 February 21
The NHVR has updated Vehicle Standards Guide 2 to outline some changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations that will come into effect from 22 February.
READ MOREThe Government’s new Future Fuels Strategy should be more courageous
10 February 21
The Government released a discussion paper of its Future Fuels Strategy. Feedback on the discussion paper will be used to shape the final strategy.
READ MOREPBS standard for Directional Stability Under Braking
3 February 21
The NHVR has released a discussion paper on the transition arrangements for implementing the new deemed to comply provisions for the PBS standard related to Directional Stability Under Braking.
READ MORETransitioning PBS to the NHVR Portal
3 February 21
The NHVR are moving all regulator services and functions into a common platform – providing one location for regulator service delivery.
READ MORETwo new NHVR Vehicle Standards Guides
27 January 21
The NHVR has published Vehicle Standards Guides covering vehicle mounted lifting systems and rear coupling on road trains.
READ MOREInfrastructure updates on ROVER and RVSA
27 January 21
The Department of Infrastructure has added functionality to the Component Type Approval sections of the Road Vehicle Regulation (ROVER) system to allow users to vary, suspend or revoke their approvals.
READ MOREDraft revisions of Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual
20 January 21
The NHVR has published a draft of proposed updates to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (HVIM).
READ MOREVSB 6 Section T – Tow Trucks
20 January 21
HVIA is consulting with members on the review of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) section relating to the design and construction of tow trucks.
READ MOREHave you got your RVSA implementation plan ready?
20 January 21
All heavy vehicle manufacturers need a plan for the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.
READ MOREAutomotive vehicle trials report
7 January 21
The NTC HAS released a research report into lessons learned from on-road trials of automated vehicles in Australia.
READ MOREIncrease to heavy vehicle charges
7 January 21
The Transport and Infrastructure Council (TIC) has agreed to a proposal to increase Heavy Vehicle Charges by 2.5% in 2021-22.
READ MORERVSA implementation – Interim arrangements for RAWs and SEVS
7 January 21
The Department of Infrastructure has written to industry associations regarding transition arrangements for the Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs) scheme and the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles Scheme (SEVS).
READ MOREROVER release 3.0
6 January 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) implementation team has been busy over the past few weeks preparing to deploy ROVER 3.0 to production.
READ MOREOpen for comment – HVIM and Tow trucks (VSB6)
16 December 20
Draft documents regarding VSB6 – Section T covering Tow trucks and proposed reviews to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual are currently ioen for comment.
READ MOREDear Santa: HVIA wishlist for 2021
16 December 20
“2020 has been a tough year and we hope the heavy vehicle industry is on your ‘nice’ list, Santa.” When we were needed the most, the Australian heavy vehicle industry embraced the challenges and kept freight moving safely and reliably. As a reward, we have penned a list that we hope Santa will consider.
READ MORERoad Vehicle Standards Act Draft Determinations
15 December 20
The Department of Infrastructure has released a series of draft determinations on issues relevant to the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.
READ MOREHVIA State Committee report
2 December 20
After a forced hiatus during much of 2020, HVIA’s State Committee meetings were held in Brisbane and Perth over the last week. If you missed those there is still an online meeting Thursday 3rd December.
READ MOREHVIA to outline solutions for HVNL rewrite for State Committees
25 November 20
Attendees of HVIA’s State Committee meetings will have the opportunity to inform HVIA’s submission to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Review with the meetings kicking off in Brisbane tomorrow.
READ MOREGovernment commences work on AVV scheme
18 November 20
The Department of Infrastructure has commenced working through the details of the proposed Authorised Vehicle Verifier (AVV) Scheme.
READ MOREHVIA’s State Committees are back!
11 November 20
HVIA’s State Committee meetings are ready to make a long-awaited comeback with in-person attendance for Brisbane and Perth and an online meeting catering to other members.
READ MORETime to get serious about the RVSA implementation
11 November 20
HVIA has urged members to sort out their plans for the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
READ MORECoupling Working Group
4 November 20
Looking at proposals submitted to Standards Australia (SA) to review Australian Standards including: AS 2213.1 Commercial road vehicles ; AS/NZS 4968.1 Heavy road vehicles; AS NZS 4968.2 Heavy road vehicles; AS NZS 4968.3 Heavy road vehicles
READ MOREHVNL review: consultation period extended
29 October 20
The closing date for submissions to the HVNL review consultation regulation impact statement (RIS) has been extended until Friday 20 November 2020.
READ MOREEuro VI emissions systems now on the agenda
28 October 20
The Department of Infrastructure has just released consultation papers on Vehicle Emissions which looks at the introduction of Euro VI emissions systems.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals – ROVER feedback
21 October 20
The Department of Infrastructure has applied the latest update to its ROVER application including addressing a number of issues related to Component Type Approvals.
READ MOREBudget 2020-21: A business led recovery
7 October 20
2020 has been marred by an unprecedented global health pandemic but last night the economic realisation of this health crisis hit home. The global economic contraction in 2020 is 45 times worse than the 2009 Global Financial Crisis.
READ MOREWork still to be done: National Transport Regulatory Reform
2 October 20
Heavy vehicle road reform is still a work in progress and the commitment to reform needs to continue according to the Productivity Commission’s report into National Transport Regulatory Reform published last week.
READ MOREFeds announce $290 million for bridges and heavy vehicle safety
30 September 20
More than 350 projects will share in more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
READ MOREHave your say on HVNL changes impact
30 September 20
It is not too late to have input into HVIA’s response to the current review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
READ MOREQuestions over ROVER readiness to administer new certification scheme
23 September 20
Work continues on the implementation of the ROVER IT system which will replace the current certification application system, RVCS for vehicle and component certification.
READ MOREHeavy vehicle industry welcomes Government commitment to future fuels
21 September 20
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has praised the Australian Government’s funding commitment for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced on Friday.
READ MOREVictoria’s (still) flawed Professional Engineers Registration Scheme
16 September 20
The Victorian Government has backtracked on a commitment that the heavy vehicle industry engineers would not be bound by the Victorian Engineers Registration Bill.
READ MOREHVIA’s new tyre working group kicks off
16 September 20
Last Thursday, HVIA held the lick off meeting for the Tyre working group. Just over 25 members participated in the webinar to discuss the background and scope of what the group intends to achieve.
READ MOREBP Energy Outlook trumped by inspired vision
16 September 20
BP’s annual Energy Outlook has played poor cousin to BP’s announcement of a new and rapid commitment to a clean energy future.
READ MOREPM’s Pledge for Affordable Electricity Supply
15 September 20
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Government will back a new gas power plant in the Hunter Valley if the energy sector doesn’t replace Liddell power station’s capacity before it closes down in 2023.
READ MORECOR prosecution sounds warning to operators
26 August 20
The successful Chain of Responsibility prosecution of a Queensland company for fatigue related breaches sounds a warning to transport operators to take their data management responsibilities seriously.
READ MORESafety Devices to be exempted from dimension rules
19 August 20
Proposed amendments to Heavy Vehicle Standards governing dimension rules will impact HVIA members.
READ MOREHVIA appeals for funding to modernise heavy vehicle manufacturing
11 August 20
HVIA has called for a further round of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund to support heavy vehicle manufacturers in retooling, re-engineering, and innovation to future-proof local manufacturing and assist Australia’s post pandemic economic recovery.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals changes are a win for industry
8 July 20
After almost 12 month of negotiations lead by HVIA, the Department of Infrastructure recently revised its approach to Component Type Approvals. At an industry consultation meeting on Monday afternoon HVIA and key industry stakeholders praised the Department for responding
positively to industry concerns.
NHVR launches heavy vehicle technology blueprint
30 June 20
HVIA is excited to work with the Federal Government, NHVR and all stakeholders to improve the uptake of safety technology in Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet through the NHVR’s new SETUP plan.
READ MOREHVNL reset is a rare chance to iron out legacy issues
29 June 20
HVIA says the HVNL legislation review is a very rare opportunity to iron out legacy issues, making it less prescriptive and more outcome focused to harness to industry’s innovation.
READ MOREHVNL Review RIS
25 June 20
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has just released the consultation regulatory impact statement (RIS) for the Review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
READ MOREInfrastructure releases new position paper on Component Type Approvals
24 June 20
The Department of Infrastructure has just released a position paper on Component Type Approval — Test Reports not completed by an RVS Approved Testing Facility’ and a revised guide to component type approvals.
The paper outlines the circumstances under which the Department will accept a declaration from a component supplier along with testing results from …
READ MOREReflections: Here’s to the year ahead
24 June 20
It is at times like these that we need to band together and be there for each other.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to Members reflecting on 2019-20 and outlining HVIA’s year ahead.
Year in Review 2019/20
23 June 20
The 2019/20 year has certainly presented circumstances and a business environment that no one could have predicted, nor would have wished for. That didn’t stop HVIA and its members from rising to the challenges.
READ MORE10,000 PBS vehicles is only the beginning
17 June 20
Australia’s benchmark setting Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme has celebrated its 10,000th vehicle approval recently. HVIA says it is only the beginning of the quest for a safer more productive fleet.
READ MORENew timeline for RVSA changes
10 June 20
The Department of Infrastructure has just updated its RVS legislation implementation webpage, which includes a new section on our stakeholder commitment and a link to a revised RVS Legislation Program Roadmap calendar.
READ MOREConsultation on Heavy Vehicle Road Reform
10 June 20
The Department of Infrastructure has published a Consultation Paper and other supporting materials looking at four proposed changes being examined as part of the ongoing Heavy Vehicle Road Reform (HVRR) Program.
READ MOREIndustry appeals save the crippling cost for rear marking plates retro-fit
27 May 20
The impending requirement to replace current rear marker plates to meet a new Australian Standard could cost road transport operators well over $40 million according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).
READ MOREHeavy Vehicle Statutory Write-off criteria
13 May 20
Austroads has approved guidelines for assessing damage on heavy vehicles to decide if they should be declared a statutory write off.
READ MOREGuidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia
12 May 20
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is in the process of reviewing the guidelines for automated vehicle trials that were initially released in 2017.
READ MORETesting facility applications now open
6 May 20
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that organisations wishing to register as a testing facility under the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) should be able to submit applications from Wednesday 6 May 2020.
READ MORERoller Brake Tester calibration pressure eased
22 April 20
HVIA has praised the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) for granting a temporary relaxation of calibration requirements for roller-brake testing (RBT) equipment.
READ MOREComponent Type Approvals papers released
22 April 20
The Department of Infrastructure has released two documents explaining how Component Type Approvals will be managed under the new Road Vehicle Standards Act which will come into force next year.
READ MORERevised Dangerous Goods Tanker Standard released
15 April 20
Standards Australia released the long awaited revision to two important standards that are of interest to numerous HVIA members.
READ MORENext round of RVSA consultation commencing soon
14 April 20
The Department of Infrastructure has announced that it will be releasing some additional Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) guidance material for review within approximately the next week.
READ MOREUpdated working arrangements for the NHVR PBS team
25 March 20
In response to the current COVID-19 situation affecting the country, the NHVR PBS team will be transitioning to a work from home model starting Monday 30 March 2020.
READ MOREHVIA State Committee meetings postponed
17 March 20
HVIA is postponing all State Committee Meetings currently scheduled for April and June.
READ MOREADR 38/05 – Trailer Brake Certification – Evidence Submission Deadline
10 March 20
We would like to remind all brake kit suppliers, trailer manufactures and certifiers of upcoming deadlines regarding ADR 38/05 Trailer Brake certification.
READ MOREHVIA budget submission calls for bonus investment allowance
26 February 20
HVIA has asked the Treasurer for a bonus investment allowance to be included in the forthcoming budget to incentivise capital investment on heavy vehicle factory equipment and for operators purchasing trucks and trailers.
READ MOREPBS tyre report recommendations on the table
29 January 20
A review of tyre management practice in the Australian PBS system recommends a system based around the use of standard tyre characteristics for all PBS assessments.
READ MORESea Electric powering Ikea’s last mile ambitions
11 December 19
All Purpose Transport have launched Queensland’s first electric truck, ready to help Ikea cope with its Christmas and New Year rush.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads the Hon Mark Bailey MP praised the collaborative leadership in innovative clean energy technology.
IPA certifications back on track as brake deadline looms
30 October 19
A refreshing dose of Government/industry cooperation has seen the roll over to ADR 38/05 back on track in the face of encroaching deadlines.
READ MOREType Approvals portal – user consultation
4 September 19
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (DIT) are developing a new IT system (ROVER) to support applications made under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation.
READ MOREThe future is unfolding – right under your feet
31 July 19
Advances in electric trucks were a major highlight of the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show. Not only were there a range of fully electric and hybrid trucks on display, one of the most exciting developments came from key component suppliers. This new short video that highlights that story.
READ MORENew leadership sets new engagement strategy
6 March 19
HVIA’s new President, John Drake has wasted no time in implementing the Board’s vision by announcing new State Committees in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales to commence later this month.
Mr Drake says he is a firm believer in collaboration.
“I know – like my company – our members have strong views on topics …
READ MOREIs your evidence good enough?
6 March 19
Members who holds an approval under the the Motor Vehicle Standards Act for Vehicle, a Component (CRN) or a Sub Assembly (SARN) should undertake an audit of the evidence used to obtain the approval.
HVIA’s Greg Forbes says that changes set for implementation in the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) from December this year will …
READ MOREThe Road Vehicle Standards Act is coming
28 November 18
HVIA National Manager Policy and Government Relations Greg Forbes says that the new Road Vehicle Standards Act legislation is in its final stages in Parliament and is expected to take effect from late 2019 and be fully in place by late 2020.
In particular, truck manufacturers, trailer manufacturers and component suppliers need to understand the implications …
READ MOREInterested in finding out more? Please contact HVIA’s National Manager Policy and Government Relations: Greg Forbes or Chief Technical Officer Paul Caus.