New freight insights on Australia’s supply chains
New data is available in the Government’s Supply Chain Benchmarking Dashboard, further helping freight operators and the businesses they support to improve their operations and save on costs.
HVIA Royal Pines 9-Hole Teams Shootout
In conjunction with ATA's Trucking Australia, 4-6 May, HVIA will be hosting a 9 Hole Ambrose Golf Day at RACV Royal Pines.
CEO Report to February State Committees
The start of 2022 has been turbulent for many. It has tested the resolve and agility of our members, who time after time have shown incredible resilience.
Everyone is a winner when women return to work
Career Revive is a program of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment, supporting employers to attract and retain women returning to work after a career break.
Deductibility of COVID-19 tests
he government announced on 7 February 2022 that they will ensure COVID-19 testing expenses are tax deductible for testing taken to attend a place of work.
Industry Investigates Coupling Strength
A new project investigating dynamic loads on couplings has been funded by the Commonwealth Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to fill a gap in knowledge and provide evidence to update relevant Standards and Rules.
Director John Thompson retires from HVIA Board
HVIA Director John Thompson has stepped down from his position as HVIA Director following the sale and handover of his interests in Borcat Trailers Pty Ltd to long term business partner Paul Gallagher.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) direct orders
HVIA is working with Australian company Croft Group to make commercial quantities of TGA approved Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) available for purchase by HVIA members and stakeholders.
More to be done to secure supply as AdBlue production ramps up
Fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has ramped up its production of AdBlue by around 800 per cent, bolstering diesel exhaust fluid supplies for Australia’s transport sector, but there are important lessons that need to be acted upon before we are out of the woods.
COVID-19: leave entitlements during quarantine and self-isolation
With the rising number of positive COVID19 cases, Employer Assist is receiving enquiries from members about leave entitlements for employees who are absent from work because they have COVID-19, are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 or are getting tested.
Happy New Year and welcome back
Between the tenuous supply chain, absenteeism and general disruption, fatigue and frustration, many have been doing it tough already in 2022. No doubt there will be more bumps before we enjoy any smooth sailing, but we are in this together.
NHVR’s new safety campaign to educate young drivers
The NHVR has launched a new major road safety awareness campaign targeting Learner (L) and Provisional (P) licence holders.