HVIA advocacy sees PBS tyre review announced
HVIA advocacy for a review into PBS tyres has been rewarded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) announcement today. The NHVR has appointed independent road safety expert Dr John de Pont to lead a review of PBS tyre standards and […]
Office of Future Transport Technologies should remove safety and productivity road blocks
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) welcomes the Australian Government’s proposed Office of Future Transport Technologies. HVIA’s Chief Executive Todd Hacking says government investment in anticipating and enabling technologies that improve safety and productivity is crucial to managing Australia’s growing freight […]
Senator Cormann praises HV industry at Executive Club launch
Finance Minister Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann MP praised the endeavour of the heavy vehicle industry as he shared the latest Australian economic growth news with guests at the launch of Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s (HVIA) new Executive Club. Senator […]
BP Australia & Bauer Media back on board for 2019 Brisbane Truck Show
The Brisbane Truck Show has renewed long-term partnerships with BP Australia and Bauer Trader Media ahead of the 2019 event’s official launch later this year. BP return as the show’s Platinum Partner; while Bauer Trader Media is back for its […]
NatRoad Conference coming to 2019 Brisbane Truck Show
The largest transport event in the Southern Hemisphere just got bigger, with NatRoad and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) joining forces to bring the 2019 NatRoad Conference to the Brisbane Truck Show. NatRoad CEO Warren Clark said, “We are excited […]
HVIA commends ATA/ALC Master Code but asks for more
The Master Code, developed collaboratively by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and Australian Logisitics Council (ALC), should be endorsed by the NHVR as a recommended code of practice under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). HVIA has suggested some additions […]
BTS19 – First round Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest emails were sent out today, inviting last year’s exhibitors to formally apply for space allocation for the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show. The Brisbane Truck Show will return to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 […]
HVIA’s new National Awards kicks off
The Australian heavy vehicle industry’s capacity to provide innovative solutions for the road transport task will be acknowledged and celebrated by the industry’s national association, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) with a suite of leadership and innovation awards launched today. […]
Heavy vehicle Engineers escape red tape in Victoria
Confirmation today from the Victorian Government that heavy vehicle Prescriptive Standards such as the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and the Vehicle Standards Bulletin (VSB6) are unlikely to require registration under the Victorian Engineers Registration Bill 2018 is a win for commonsense. When […]
HVIA welcomes Budget infrastructure commitments
HVIA has welcomed the Government’s commitment to major infrastructure programmes announced in last night’s 2018-19 Budget. HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking says that while the Budget primarily focused on tax cuts for individuals and families, the Government’s infrastructure announcements are […]
HVIA renews commitment to Glenala Trades and Skills Centre
HVIA has renewed its commitment to support heavy vehicle training undertaken by the Glenala Trade Skills Centre (TSC). HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking met with Glenala State High School Principal, Ms Anne Lawson, last week to sign a new three-year Memorandum […]
ComVec hits all the right notes for HVIA
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s biennial engineering conference, ComVec 2018, held in Melbourne last week, has been hailed a success. HVIA President Nathan Usher says that delegates enjoyed two days of productive and insightful discussion. “ComVec has always been a unique […]