Lightweight Tag Axle Extends BEV Capacity
Major European truck OEMs featured extended range battery-electric trucks at IAA Transportation this September. IAA is the leading European international trade event for commercial vehicles, logistics, and the transportation sector, and takes place in Hannover, Germany, every two years.
Key Details Released On HV Reforms
HVIA has welcomed the release of important detail on the heavy vehicle reform measures agreed by the Commonwealth, states and territories under the National Competition Policy arrangements, describing the package as one of the most significant productivity reforms for road freight in a generatio
Revised Pavement Standards Discussed
HVIA members have discussed the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s proposed changes to the Pavement Horizontal Loading Standard (PHLS) in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
Call to Reimagine Regulatory Telematics
Australia may be world leading in regulatory telematics for heavy vehicles, but our systems and processes have fast fallen behind world standards.
QLD Releases New Freight Plan
The Queensland Government has released its Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, a five-year roadmap containing 70 actions aimed at improving freight productivity, connectivity, resilience and safety as the state's freight task continues to grow.
HVIA Backs Cleaner Fuels Pathway
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has reiterated the importance of road freight to be recognised as a priority sector in the Federal Government's plans to grow Australia's low-carbon liquid fuel industry, lodging a submission to the consultation on a proposed cleaner fuels demand mechanism.
To EWD Or Not To EWD
With the revised Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) now in place, industry has been navigating the various impacts including mass, dimension and loading, compliance obligations under Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) and Safety Management Systems (SMS), Euro VI implications, unfit to drive and audits.
Shedding Light On Safety – Trailer Status Lights Update
The HVIA status lights and displays working group has responded to the latest proposed draft specification for safety critical trailer status lights. After nearly a decade of uncertainty, we can confirm there is movement in the right direction.
Fuel Security Update: March 20, 2026
HVIA attended the National Coordination Mechanism’s National Fuel Supply Briefing yesterday afternoon at which the National Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the key issues of supply and pricing. The briefing was delivered by Deputy Coordinator General, Katarina Carroll, […]
Lower Fuel Standards Don’t Apply To Diesel
HVIA has confirmed that the temporary relaxation of Australian fuel quality standards to boost supply and put downward pressure on prices applies only to petrol, not diesel.
Fuel Security Update: March 12, 2026
Over the last week, HVIA’s members have been seeking information on behalf of their customers regarding fuel supply. In response to HVIA’s advocacy, this morning Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King called a roundtable of affected stakeholders and other related industry bodies.
Members Urged To Join Working Groups
Did you know that HVIA has a series of Technical Working Groups across a diverse range of industry needs and componentry? From lighting to braking systems, telematics to heavy vehicle modifications, tyres, powered trailers and more, we are covering key topics which effect the heavy vehicle industry in Australia.