Have your say in HVIA’s 2022 Federal Election campaign
The 2022 Federal election presents an unprecedented opportunity for the priorities of the heavy vehicle industry to make front-page news.
RVS transition period extended
The Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) transitional period has been extended by 12 months until 30 June 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has advised.
Our pathway to electromobility
The HVIA-LITE project driving committee is working to identify and resolve a wide array of issues including standards, legislative and access requirements, workplace and operational safety, repairs and maintenance, technical and emergency support, skills and training, energy supply and more.
RAV B-Double issue resolved
Last week HVIA Members were advised that a software bug meant the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) was not accurately reflecting the B-Double compliance of vehicles. The issue is now resolved.
HVIA welcomes Advanced Emergency Braking ADR’s
HVIA has welcomed two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on heavy vehicles.
Blowout in heavy vehicle access permits at crisis point
Hundreds of PBS heavy vehicles are parked up, sitting idle, instead of working to keep Australia moving - all because of behind-the-scenes bureaucratic bungling.
NTC proposes changes to in service regulations
Have your say on the NTC's draft amendments for the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Regulation (ALVSR) and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (HV(VS)NR).
New ARENA funding for commercial fleets
The newly expanded $250 million Future Fuels Fund to support support the uptake of low and zero emissions commercial vehicles over the next four years.
RVSA Industry Webinar #10 presentations
Presentations from the RVSA webinar facilitated by the Department of Infrastructure on Wednesday 2 February 2022 are available for download.
Industry Investigates Coupling Strength
A new project investigating dynamic loads on couplings has been funded by the Commonwealth Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to fill a gap in knowledge and provide evidence to update relevant Standards and Rules.
Truck driving apprenticeship to become a reality
“Certificate III in Driving Operations” will see the transport and logistics industry work with states and territory governments to develop a truck driving apprenticeship for the first time.
AdBlue supply breakthrough
The Federal Government has announced a deal with Incitec Pivot to manufacture urea in Australia guaranteeing supply for local AdBlue manufacturers and relieving pressure on road transport operators.