Future Fuels In Focus At IAA Transportation
The race for freight transport fuels of the future is shaping up to be a multi-horse event, with truck manufacturers and energy suppliers showcasing a diverse range of powertrains and energy sources at IAA Transportation in Hannover, the leading biennial European international trade event for commercial vehicles, logistics, and the transportation sector.
Lightweight Tag Axle Extends BEV Capacity
Major European truck OEMs featured extended range battery-electric trucks at IAA Transportation this September. IAA is the leading European international trade event for commercial vehicles, logistics, and the transportation sector, and takes place in Hannover, Germany, every two years.
Revised Pavement Standards Discussed
HVIA members have discussed the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s proposed changes to the Pavement Horizontal Loading Standard (PHLS) in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
NHVR Revises Pavement Loading Standards
HVIA is consulting with members on the NHVR’s proposed changes to Pavement Horizontal Loading Standard in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
HVIA Changes: To SUPS Or Not To SUPS?
HVIA members have raised a multitude of issues that are progressively being uncovered as they grapple with the August 1 changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Mixed Reply To Engineers Rego Act Review
HVIA has had a mixed response to its advocacy on the Victorian Government’s review of the Professional Engineers Registration Act (PERA) which commenced almost 12 months ago.
Clarification Close On VIC VIN Policy
HVIA is working with the Department of Transport and Planning to clarify VIN marking policy in Victoria.
July Member Forums Maintain High Turnout
Following highly successful events in Western Australia and Queenland, HVIA members in New South Wales and Victoria backed it up with impressive turnouts in their respective states.
Reminder: HVNL 2.0 Has Arrived!
The long-awaited update to the Heavy Vehicle National Law, colloquially referred to as ‘HVNL 2.0’, officially began on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
New Vehicle Standards C&E Strategy
The Federal Department of Infrastructure has released an updated Compliance and Enforcement Strategy, outlining how it will conduct its C&E activities under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation for the 2026-29 period.
HVIA Seeks VIC VIN Marking Policy Via FOI
The Victorian Department of Transport has refused to provide HVIA with a copy of its policy on vehicle marking requirements, saying the association would have to submit a request for it via the FOI process
HVIA Technical Advice In Hot Demand
In the first two months of this financial year, HVIA has helped more than 20 members from all facets of the member base with technical, regulatory and policy matters.