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?
Amendments Clarify ADRs For LZEVs
The Federal Department of Infrastructure is seeking to clarify requirements for BEVs, FCEVs and noise testing in minor ADR amendments.
NHVR Updating Mass + Dimension Notices
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is in the process of updating notices impacted by Heavy Vehicle National Law mass and dimension regulation changes.
Members Drive Road Rules Review Response
HVIA has submitted a response to the NTC’s review of Australian Road Rule 108, which relates to truck and bus low-gear signs.
Record Attendance At Q1 Member Forums
HVIA members rounded out last week with two exceptional Member Forums that again broke attendance records for Western Australia and New South Wales.
VIC Member Forum Attracts Record Turnout
HVIA has kicked off its 2026 Member Forums with record member turnout in Victoria and a great showing in Queensland.
Hydrogen Refuelling Network A Step Closer
New Zealand-based green hydrogen technology developer and producer Hiringa Energy is one step closer to bringing a green hydrogen refuelling network to Australia.
NTC Flags Review Of Low Gear Regulation
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has flagged a review of Australian Road Rule 108 – a national ‘model’ regulation that relates to truck and bus low gear signs – to address issues relating to battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks.
HVIA Member Forums Agendas Released
The HVIA team is excited to announce the release of the agendas for the next round of Member Forums to be held in capital cities across Australia throughout March.