Main Roads WA Drops Roll Coupling Policy
Following strong and vocal technical advocacy from HVIA and its members, the Heavy Vehicle Services (HVS) team within Main Roads Western Australia announced last Friday that it had made the decision not to proceed with the roll coupling policy in its current form.
HVIA Seeks Clarification On VIC VIN Marking
In recent weeks, HVIA has received information from members that appears to indicate an unexpected change in VIN marking requirements in Victoria.
HVIA Opposes Draft WA Roll Coupling Policy
HVIA has finalised its submission to the Main Roads Western Australia draft roll coupling policy, following several weeks of in-depth member consultations.
NHVR Offers PBS Scheme Webinar
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will host a 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, July 29 at 1:00pm on Australia’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme, to update industry on recent changes and new initiatives.
HVIA Unveils Agenda For Member Forums
HVIA have now released the preliminary agenda for the next round of Member Forums, to be held in capital cities across Australia in late July.
Member Advice – HVNL + ADR Interactions
HVIA investigates the interactions between the updated Heavy Vehicle National Law and existing Australian Design Rules.
Roll-Coupling + Trailer Wiring Feedback Call
This week, Main Roads WA will hold a public online meeting to discuss its new draft roll coupling policy, and HVIA will hold a member-only meeting to discuss options for trailer wiring regulations.
Pioneering Vision Becomes A Reality
Last week, electric heavy vehicle infrastructure pioneer NewVolt hosted more than 80 people on the site of what is set to become Australia’s first open-access battery electric truck charging hub – the first of three in Melbourne.
WA Proposes New Roll Coupling Policy
On Monday, June 8, the Heavy Vehicle Services team within Main Roads WA announced consultation on a new draft roll coupling policy for the state.
HVIA Seeks Views On Trailer Wiring Regs
HVIA’s Trailer Wiring Working Group will meet online on Thursday, June 18 to discuss options for updating the trailer wiring arrangements in ADR 42/05.
Brace Yourself: New HVNL Starts Aug 1
The long-awaited Heavy Vehicle National Law update will commence on August 1, 2026, as confirmed last Friday in a joint statement released by the National Transport Commission and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
HVRAS Scheme Abolished. What’s Next?
Queensland’s Heavy Vehicle Registration Assessment Scheme ends June 30, 2026. What happens then?