Industry Celebrate Removal Of VIC Bridge Assessment Fees
The Victorian Government has announced plans to introduce an automated assessment program for Class 1 and 2 heavy vehicles from January 1, 2026
Deadline Looms For New Tipper Design Code
HVIA members have only two months to ensure tipping body designs comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s ‘J4’ code in VSB6.
Powered Trailers Guidelines
This week, HVIA has achieved a crucial milestone in its efforts to facilitate on-road trials of powered trailers, with the release of its draft guidelines to government stakeholders and wider industry for consultation.
Record Attendance At VIC Forum
HVIA’s Victorian Member Forum, hosted by CMV in Derrimut, saw over 50 professional and technical HVIA members come together to discuss key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues impacting our industry.
Record Turnout At HVIA Member Forums
HVIA has kicked off its 2025 member meetings with record member turnout at events in Queensland and New South Wales.
HVIA Members Drive Change In Braking ADR
Can HVIA members change Australian Design Rules? Yes, we can - with important changes to the ADR on trailer brake systems officially becoming law on January 30 following successful representations to government by HVIA and its members!
NHVR HVIA Grant Funding Closing Soon!
In late November last year, HVIA reported that the Australian Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has allocated $4.2 million to round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), which is dedicated to industry-led road safety projects.
HVIA Airs Plan For Tyre and Inflation Guide
HVIA’s re-formed Tyre and Inflation Working Group will produce a new ‘Best Practice’ guide in 2025, focussing on tyre pressure monitoring and tyre inflation technologies.
HVIA Sets 2025 Member Forum Dates
HVIA has released dates for the upcoming Member Forums in 2025 – so lock them in your diary!
HVIA Working Groups Drive Member Issues
In the fourth in the Talk the Torque series, HVIA provides updates on its Powered Trailers and Trailer Wiring Working Groups.
New Braking ADRs Applicable From Early In 2025
HVIA advises members that additional Australian Design Rule (ADR) requirements covering braking systems come into effect in early 2025.
Flipping the switch
The heavy vehicle decarbonisation transition has sparked lots of questions. Some are simple, yet others are surprisingly complex. After some investigation, this one fell squarely into the latter category! The question: Can a battery-electric truck be used to haul dangerous goods?