NSW Test And Research Centre To Cater For HVs
Transport for New South Wales has updated HVIA on its plans to develop a Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre at Cudal, in regional New South Wales, confirming it will meet most of our requirements deemed necessary for it to accommodate heavy vehicles.
Webinar Unpacks Proposed Master Code Changes
A proposed update of the NHVR’s ‘Master Code’ represents a major restructure and expansion that could influence how safety and risk are managed across the supply chain.
Industry Leader Joins NHVR
HVIA congratulates Rachel Michaud, previously of Knorr-Bremse Australia, on her recent appointment to the role of Lead Engineer for the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards scheme, effective August 18.
More Time To Respond On Brake Standards
In late July, HVIA reported that the NHVR had released a draft of its updated PBS braking standard, and had opened a period of consultation with industry. The Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standard draft specifies new requirements for brake […]
Last Chance To Rego For VIC, NSW Forums
The second and final round of HVIA’s in-person Member Forums for 2025 kicked-off last week. Queensland opened the series with Harrison Hunkin, HVIA’s National Manager for Partnerships & Member Engagement hosting a diverse set of members at HVIA’s head office […]
HVIA Celebrate Wins In VIC Freight Plan
The new Victorian Freight Plan puts trucking front and centre with several initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector, and offering decarbonisation opportunities for HVIA members and their customers.
HVIA Seek Member Feedback For Next VSCF
The Federal Department of Infrastructure will hold its second (and final) Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum (VSCF) meeting for the year in Melbourne next month. Since its inception in 2023, its purpose has been to provide a two-way dialog between the […]
HVIA Raises Concerns About NHVR PBS Audits
On Friday last week, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger wrote to the NHVR’s Service Delivery department to formally raise concerns regarding a new assurance program targeting the Performance Based Standards sector.
Feedback Sought On PBS Brake Standards
After several years of review, the NHVR has announced it is now seeking industry feedback on its revisions to the PBS braking standard, known formally as ‘Directional Stability Under Braking’, but commonly abbreviated to ‘DSUB’.
HVIA Releases Agenda For Member Forums
HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August, which will feature a presentation on upcoming changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law from the NTC’s Aaron De Rozario. The […]
The Tech Files: BTS25 Tech Tours
While the record 54,790 people who attended the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show had a front row seat to all the energy and excitement, the premier experience was had by the lucky 120 who joined one of the seven ‘Tech Tours’ I ran across the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the show.
Registrations Open For Upcoming Member Forums
Following on from the record-breaking attendance at the last round of Member Forums in February, HVIA has officially opened registrations for the next round of in-person forums to be held across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia in August.