HVIA Call For Supportive Automated Vehicle Regulations
HVIA has called for a regulatory framework that supports industry in adopting automated vehicles, rather than creating compliance requirements that are overly burdensome, or financially unfeasible
Mercedes-Benz Delivers For Deniliquin Freighters
Daimler Trucks Shepparton has delivered five Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Deniliquin Freighters – the largest delivery yet for the new key regional dealership, a part of the Tristar Group
New Funding Deal Electrifies TGE Transition
Team Global Express has secured $190 million in low-cost finance to accelerate electrification of its operations, including deployment of more than 300 light, medium and rigid battery electric trucks, courier vans, hybrid refrigerated trucks and mobile charging unit infrastructure across sites in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland
NHVR Flag Major Changes To Tipper Code Update
This week saw another successful and productive round of review of industry feedback from HVIA, VACC and the CVIAA on the finalisation of the J4 code in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6
HVIA Seeks To Charge Up Powered Trailers
HVIA has made a final call for members to nominate for a working group focused on the emerging issue of powered trailer regulations
Partner Promotion: Caltex Delo A Game-Changer
Rising expectations on cost and environmental performance are transforming engine technology and lubricant requirements, as stricter emissions standards present new maintenance challenges for the heavy vehicle industry
ROVER, RAV Outage This Friday For Portal Rebuild
The ROVER Portal – the online portal for applications and approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation – will be unavailable from 5pm this Friday, June 7 until 9am Wednesday, June 12 to allow for a planned rebuild
Urban Policy Focus On Transport And Infrastructure
The Department of Infrastructure and Transport is developing a National Urban Policy which will set out the role that all levels of government, industry and the community play in improving Australian cities and suburbs
HVIA’s May Forum Keeps Members Up To Date
Last week HIVA held its first online member forum for 2024 which provided updates on key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues
HV Industry Awards Set To Jump 3.75PC From July 1
The Fair Work Commission has today announced a 3.75 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and award minimum wages following its 2023-2024 annual wage review
Consultation Open On Automated Vehicle Legislation
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts and the National Transport Commission are consulting on a new regulatory framework that will support the safe use of automated vehicles on Australian roads
Employer Assist: Unloading The Fair Work Act Reforms
HVIA Employer Assist provider Industry Legal Group provides a comprehensive overview of the Federal Government’s significant changes to the Fair Work Act, including the implications for employers and employees