Toll-Woolworths In Sustainability Partnership
Toll Group will add a Volvo FM battery electric prime mover at Woolworth subsidiary Primary Connect’s new Moorebank Distribution Centre in NSW in October, marking the beginning of heavy electric vehicle deployment in the state, with additional units to follow.
Benefits Of PBS In Action In NSW Operation Falcon
The safety and productivity gains of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) were on show during the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s targeted PBS compliance operation in New South Wales.
New National Freight Strategy and Action Plan
The Federal Government has released the refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and new National Action Plan incorporating a small number of significant actions focused around resilience to supply chain disruptions, infrastructure investment frameworks, and safety research on batteries and zero-emission power technologies.
Four New Members Get Onboard With HVIA
HVIA has kicked off the new financial year by adding four new members to its rapidly expanding membership.
HVIA Farewells Greg Forbes After Nine Years
This week draws to a close Greg Forbes’ nine-year stint at HVIA. CEO Todd Hacking says Greg has been a dedicated staff member, even leaving his family and moving to Melbourne to ensure a HVIA presence in Victoria in its infancy.
Brown and Hurley Docks At Port of Brisbane
Truck and trailer dealer Brown and Hurley has unveiled plans to open a new branch at the Port of Brisbane on September 1.
FMD Takes On Foton EV brand In VIC + SA
Foton Mobility Distribution has announced a significant strategic shift for the Foton EV truck brand in Victoria and South Australia.
Draft Industry Code Of Practice Released
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a draft revised Industry Code of Practice, known as the Master Code, for public consultation, inviting input from all stakeholders across the heavy vehicle industry.
HERE, EROAD Unveil New Nav App
HERE Technologies, a global leader in digital mapping and location data, is expanding its collaboration with EROAD, a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, to power EROAD’s first vehicle-aware navigation application for Oceania.
Women & Leadership Scholarship Apps Closing
Women & Leadership Australia is offering partial scholarships to support women in the transport and logistics sector to access world-class leadership and workplace skills programs.
New Partnership Fuels Expertise, Drives Workforce
Several of Queensland’s major industry associations – including HVIA – have partnered with an independent school to launch a new Automotive Academy in response to key workforce challenges.
Future Freight Hubs Tour Returns
Following two highly successful electric truck drive days, the Mov3ment and Queensland Transport and Logistics Council Future Freight Hubs program is shifting gears to explore what happens after the vehicle is purchased – the depot.