2021 HVIA Chief Executive Officer’s Report
"I know it has been a challenging year, but I sincerely hope the next twelve months will see the pendulum shift as the country re-opens in a sensible way, once the vaccination rate hits the agreed target levels, and supply chain issues start to improve."
2021 HVIA President’s Report
Despite the challenges, the HVIA team has continued to provide advice to members and timely and accurate advice to Government on lockdowns, border issues, vaccines, supply chains, investment allowances, raw material supply, and the availability of capital – all ensuring our industry’s voice is heard.
2021 Safety Innovation Award Nominations
The HVIA Safety Innovation Award, sponsored by SafeTstop, allows HVIA members to either nominate a safety product, safety feature or safety system that has been brought to market or implemented to make a product(s) or workplace safer.
2021 Product Innovation Award Nominations
HVIA’s Product Innovation Award (sponsored by NTI & Truck Assist) recognises HVIA Members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task.
Department urges early VTA opt-ins
While VTA opt-ins are technically available until 31 December, the Department of Infrastructure is urging vehicle manufacturers to get their opt-in submissions in before 1 December to ensure they are processed in time.
NTC lays out consultation roadmap for HVNL
The National Transport Commission has laid out the road map for the consultation process on the Heavy Vehicle National Law with fatigue management the first cab off the rank.
Is Superannuation Paid on Overtime?
It can be difficult to identify and distinguish earnings in respect of ordinary hours of work from overtime hours which are excluded from ordinary time earnings.
Vale Neil Tieman OAM
Heavy vehicle industry icon Neil Tieman OAM, the founder of Tieman Tankers has passed away at home aged 95. Neil started the business in 1953 from his backyard in Preston, Victoria.
Victoria: Vaccination requirement for all authorised workers
All workers on the Authorised Worker list in Melbourne and regional Victoria will require their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday, 15 October in order to continue working onsite.
October is National Safe Work Month
National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
A pipeline of skilled, smart tradies
A flexible system and a refreshing focus on industry gives HVIA hope that there will be a pipeline of highly educated and enthusiastic tradespeople for many years to come.
Release of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.