NSW HV Access Policy Shifts Focus To Optimisation
The New South Wales Government has released a new draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy which has been built around five policy pillars and five policy principles designed to achieve safe, sustainable and productive freight outcomes
Exclusive: QLD Releases First Network Map For ZEHV
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has released the first network map for zero-emissions heavy vehicles
AVAS Technology Mandated On Trucks From 2025
The Federal Government has introduced a new design rule that will require new electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars, trucks and buses to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System from November 2025
Tom Chapman Named VP Volvo Trucks Australia
Volvo Trucks Australia has announced the appointment of Tom Chapman to the role of Vice President – Sales at Volvo Trucks Australia
NTC Call For Input Into Dangerous Goods Code Review
A new round of consultation on the comprehensive review of the Australian Code for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail is now open
Applications Open For CSIRO ‘Innovate to Grow’ Program
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, 10-week, online program that can help them turn an idea into an R&D opportunity
HVIA Facilitates Minister’s Visit to Robuk Engineering
HVIA facilitated a recent site visit by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown, to member company Robuk Engineering
Daimler Truck Adds East Gippsland Dealership
A new Daimler Truck dealership has opened in Victoria’s East Gippsland region. Turnbulls Gippsland will support and sell Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks, as well as the Fuso Rosa bus, at an upgraded facility in Sale, a key regional hub located between Latrobe Valley and Lakes Entrance
NVHR Seeks Feedback On Mobile Crane Industry Code
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is seeking public feedback on the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice by Wednesday, May 15, 2024
NHVR Issue Updated Modification Code For Tipper Bodies
After consultation and feedback from industry, the NHVR has issued draft text for Modification Code J4 (Tipper Bodies) in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 and advised updated implementation timing
Hammar Celebrates 50 Years Of Innovation
This year marks 50 years since Bengt-Olof Hammar developed the first Hammar sideloader and founded Hammar in Sweden – and the company is marking the occasion with the launch of two new models
Employer Assist: The New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law
In a significant legislative change, Parliament passed the ‘right to disconnect’ law on February 12, 2024, which is set to take effect on August 26, 2024 – or August 26, 2025 for small businesses