The countdown is on – One year until BTS23!
18 May 22
365 days until the doors open for the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show, which will return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre next May 18 – 21. HVIA’s National Events Manager Noelene Bradley says the response from exhibitors has been overwhelming.
READ MOREStrapped in for TA22 Load restraint forum
11 May 22
Load restraint is the core safety issue at the centre of every trucking business, yet it is still tarred by controversy and frustration. HVIA facilitated a Load Restraint Masterclass at last week’s Trucking Australia ’22 conference, and the well-attended session prompted strong engagement from a passionate audience of industry leaders.
READ MORESponsorship opportunity to get in front of transport industry leaders
16 March 22
This is your opportunity to get in front of the transport industry’s most engaged leaders in a great social environment.
READ MOREHVIA supporting Trucking Australia ’22
2 March 22
HVIA will be delivering a Load Restraint Masterclass at Trucking Australia '22, the ATA’s national conference coming to the Gold Coast in May.
READ MOREHVIA Royal Pines 9-Hole Teams Shootout
15 February 22
In conjunction with ATA's Trucking Australia, 4-6 May, HVIA will be hosting a 9 Hole Ambrose Golf Day at RACV Royal Pines.
READ MOREIs a career with heavy vehicles fate or destiny?
8 December 21
Sometimes, in the face of our problems and challenges, we need to take inspiration from our successes, because the answers might be right under our nose.
One of those is hosting Schools to Industry tours of the Brisbane Truck Show.
HVIA State Committee online special recording – Dec 2021
7 December 21
This is a special recording of the December 2021 HVIA State Committee meeting as the live stream experienced technical difficulties.
READ MORE50 years of membership awards
22 November 21
Four companies were honoured with awards celebrating 50-years continuous membership at the 2021 HVIA National Awards Gala event held in Brisbane last week.
READ MORENational Award winners showcase industry’s resilience
19 November 21
The winners of HVIA’s suite of awards for leadership and innovation in the heavy vehicle sector have been presented at a Gala event in Brisbane.
READ MORE2021 HVIA National Award winners
19 November 21
Winners of the 2021 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and streamed around the country.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 Peter Langworthy Future Award nominees
8 November 21
In honour of HVIA Past President and industry leader Peter Langworthy, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 Community Leadership Award nominees
3 November 21
HVIA’s Community Leadership Award (sponsored by Moreton Hire) recognises member community engagement, education, or other support initiative, or alternatively, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 HVIA Apprentice of the Year nominees
27 October 21
The HVIA Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Warby Tools) is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated advanced ability as they undergo their apprenticeship in a discipline related to heavy vehicle repair, service or the manufacturing sector.
READ MOREHVIA AGM sees NTI’s Tony Clark join Board
22 October 21
HVIA's hybrid 2021 Annual General Meeting featured the re-election of John Drake as President for a third term.
READ MORE2021 Safety Innovation Award Nominations
15 October 21
The HVIA Safety Innovation Award, sponsored by SafeTstop, allows HVIA members to either nominate a safety product, safety feature or safety system that has been brought to market or implemented to make a product(s) or workplace safer.
READ MORE2021 Product Innovation Award Nominations
13 October 21
HVIA’s Product Innovation Award (sponsored by NTI & Truck Assist) recognises HVIA Members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task.
READ MOREInternational symposium HVTT-17 coming to BTS23
10 September 21
The International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology will come to Brisbane for HVTT-17 on the eve of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 National Apprentice of the Year
18 August 21
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award (sponsored by Warby Tools) has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Safety Innovation Award
11 August 21
The 2020 HVIA Safety Innovation Award was awarded to Jost Australia for their SK42ASW Pneumatically Operated Sensor Fifth-Wheel.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Community Leadership Award
3 August 21
HVIA’s Community Leadership Award (sponsored by Moreton Hire) recognises Members which have engaged positively with the community either directly by undertaking community engagement, education, or some other community support initiative, or indirectly, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award
27 July 21
In honour of HVIA Past President and industry leader Peter Langworthy, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Product Innovation Award
21 July 21
HVIA’s Product Innovation Award (sponsored by NTI & Truck Assist) recognises HVIA Members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task.
READ MORE2021 HVIA National Awards nominations now open
12 July 21
Nominations for the 2021 HVIA National Awards have opened today.
READ MOREKeeping Australia Moving collectible – Straight to the poolroom
25 June 21
The Australian heavy vehicle industry presented Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP with a memento to thank him for his tireless efforts in supporting the industry through one of the most challenging periods in the nation’s history.
READ MOREYear in Review 2020/21
21 June 21
The 2020/21 year saw HVIA's largest membership growth to date, reflecting increased prominence, outcomes and value appreciated by the broader industry.
READ MORENew fundraising record set for classic truck restored to raise funds for medical research
2 June 21
A new fundraising record has been set for a classic 1946 Jailbar truck, restored by NTI to help raise much-needed funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research.
READ MOREtruckshow.online is almost as good as being there
26 May 21
A ground-breaking virtual version of the Brisbane Truck Show was launched last week and is already being shared around the world during the early stages of its two week run.
READ MOREThe 2021 Brisbane Truck Show in 90 seconds
24 May 21
Watch the highlights here then check out everything that happened including, the exciting 3D stand and truck walk-throughs, at truckshow.online
READ MOREThe 2021 Brisbane Truck Show pulled it off and then some
18 May 21
Over 30,000 attendees came together at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre over the last week.
READ MORESouthern Team flip the script in HVIA National Apprentice Challenge final
18 May 21
On the first day of competition Jack and Shaneet from the Eastern team took on Beau and Bekitemba from Western team.
READ MOREQueensland Government backs Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week
20 April 21
The Queensland Government has put its weight behind 2021 Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week and the events under its umbrella, all taking place in Brisbane next month.
READ MOREThe BTS Jobs Hub is an opportunity not to be missed
14 April 21
Almost daily, HVIA encounters anecdotes from our members of the difficulty in recruiting and retaining good employees. Our LinkedIn feed is filled with positions vacant and career opportunities in the industry.
READ MOREBTS21 VIP tickets now available for members
31 March 21
Make sure your customers are at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show. VIP tickets are like gold, and yet they are a fraction of the price of a ticket at the door.
READ MORETime to unveil the future of fuels
31 March 21
The Australian Government has committed to support low emission technologies across the innovation chain, and the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show is the place to see where that is taking us.
READ MOREGovernment’s travel boost makes heading to Brisbane a no-brainer
11 March 21
The Australian Government’s announcement of half-price air travel makes travel to Queensland for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show a no-brainer according to Heavy Vehicle Australia Chief Executive Todd Hacking.
READ MORETickets now on sale for BTS21
2 March 21
All the required boxes have been checked - it’s go time; tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREBrisbane Truck Show – Full Steam Ahead
24 February 21
HVIA has announced that the Brisbane Truck Show will proceed as normal from the 13-16 May 2021. Chairman John Drake said this decision was not made lightly but is final.
READ MORENew expo sites open up as Civil Construction Field Days grows
17 February 21
Have you locked in your site for the 2021 Civil Construction Field Days heavy equipment and machinery show?
READ MOREInspiring activations coming to the BTS21 Jobs Hub
3 February 21
It is full steam ahead with preparations for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show and with each week more details are being revealed about exciting displays, events and activations taking place within and alongside the show.
READ MOREWhat will you be showcasing at BTS21?
27 January 21
Each week Brisbane Truck Show marketing campaign is reaching tens of thousands of people – many of whom are your potential customers.
READ MOREApplying for the Business Events Grant?
20 January 21
If you are applying for the Federal Government’s Business Events Grant, we have compiled some Brisbane Truck Show information that may help with your application.
READ MOREExciting opportunity to display vehicles at South Bank Parklands
20 January 21
2019 saw the launch of Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week as the umbrella event encompassing the Brisbane Truck Show, and the many significant complementary events, activities and activations, both within the BCEC and across the city.
One of the goals of the week is to foster broader community awareness about the heavy vehicle industry’s vital ...
READ MOREBTS21: The return of business events is a priority for the economy and industry
13 January 21
The forecast for truck sales is for a good year in 2021 and operators will be looking forward to coming to Brisbane to see what is on offer. Already we are being inundated with ticket enquiries, which go on sale soon.
READ MOREThis is everything we have been waiting for
4 January 21
How did you see the New Year in? Has there ever been one we’ve looked forward to more? Yet, it’s like none we have ever celebrated.
READ MOREBusiness events grants available for BTS21 participants
4 January 21
Eligible businesses are now able to apply for a grant to cover up to 50% of the costs of attending the Brisbane Truck Show as delegates or exhibitors.
READ MORE50 year members honoured at HVIA breakfast
20 November 20
HVIA's 2020 National Awards Breakfast featured presentations to six companies who were founding members of HVIA (formerly CVIAQ).
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Award Winners
20 November 20
Winners of the 2020 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and broadcast around the country.
READ MOREInnovation and commitment celebrated at HVIA National Awards Breakfast
20 November 20
HVIA today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation, in the heavy vehicle sector.
READ MOREShowcase webinar launches new BTS21 Exhibitor resource
17 November 20
Brisbane Truck Show exhibitors turned out in strength for the first Exhibitor Showcase webinar yesterday including the launch of a new website specifically for exhibitors.
READ MOREHVIA’s State Committees are back!
11 November 20
HVIA's State Committee meetings are ready to make a long-awaited comeback with in-person attendance for Brisbane and Perth and an online meeting catering to other members.
READ MORE2020 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award nominees
4 November 20
The Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award is acknowledges young people who have recently graduated from an apprenticeship and/or who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their organisation or the industry.
READ MORENational Apprentice Challenge – are you up for the challenge?
21 October 20
The call for apprentices from around the country is out now. The opportunity to compete in the National Apprentice Challenge, with selected teams taking on the best-of-the-best from all over the country, has been raised another notch.
READ MORENew heavy equipment & machinery show for BTS21
20 October 20
The Brisbane Truck Show (BTS), Queensland’s largest B2B event, is set to get even bigger with a new partnership that will see it turn back the clock with the launch of a new accompanying heavy equipment & machinery show.
READ MORE2020 National Apprentice of the Year nominations
16 October 20
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MOREHVIA 2020 Community Leadership Award nominations
16 October 20
HVIA's Community Leadership Award recognises Members which have engaged positively with the community either directly by undertaking community engagement, education, or some other community support initiative, or indirectly, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MORE2020 HVIA Product Innovation Award nominations
14 October 20
The sixteen nominations for the 2020 HVIA Productivity Innovation Award include products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs.
READ MOREHeavy vehicle industry welcomes Government commitment to future fuels
21 September 20
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has praised the Australian Government’s funding commitment for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced on Friday.
READ MOREThornycroft – from the ground up
15 September 20
In 1968 our classic Thornycoft A1 made the perfect stage for the opening ceremony of the very first Queensland Truck Show, the event that grew to become today's Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORENew grants support participation in business events
11 September 20
HVIA is pleased to share with you the Australian Government’s announcement this morning of a $50 million injection into Australia's vital business events sector ahead of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREIt’s all go for the show
2 September 20
“Naturally it is disappointing when one of our major exhibitors has to pull out of a show," Mr Hacking said. "However, we know how much our industry and its customers are looking forward to getting together in Brisbane in May 2021 and most see it as the opportunity to reconnect and kickstart the industry."
READ MORECelebrating HVIA Membership for 50 years
26 August 20
Six members of Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia are being celebrated for fifty years of continuous membership.
READ MOREHVIA National Awards attract strong field
26 August 20
HVIA members have responded to the opportunity to have their teams and innovation acknowledged.
READ MORE2019 National Apprentice of the Year
10 August 20
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MORE2019 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award Winner
3 August 20
In honour of Peter Langworthy, HVIA Past President and industry leader, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MOREHosting a meeting or event at BTS21?
29 July 20
Are you intending to hold meetings, conferences or other events before or during the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show?
READ MORE2019 Community Leadership Award Winner
29 July 20
The HVIA Community Leadership Award recognises members who have engaged positively with the community.
The 2019 award winner was NTI for their MND Research Truck Restoration project.
BTS21 – it’s a truck festival
28 July 20
The Brisbane Truck Show will return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands from 13 to 15 May 2021.
The award winning event is the largest automotive business-to-business event in the southern hemisphere.
Ozaccom+ the logical choice for BTS bookings
24 July 20
Returning as the accommodation manager for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, Ozaccom+ experience shines through.
HVIA’s National Events Manager Noelene Bradley said Ozaccom+ was HVIA’s immediate choice to supply accommodation options for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, and have been assisting BTS attendees since 2009.
Partners locked and loaded for 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
22 July 20
The Brisbane Truck Show has renewed long-term partnerships with National Transport Insurance, BP Australia and Bauer Media Group ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated 2021 event.
READ MORE2019 HVIA Safety Innovation Award Winner
20 July 20
HVIA’s Safety Innovation Award is a dual stream award that recognises members who have implemented a new product or system in their workplace, which has made that site or their business safer. The award also recognises members who have designed or manufactured a piece of equipment, component, technology or another safety solution that makes the heavy vehicle industry safer.
READ MORE2019 HVIA Product Innovation Award Winner
15 July 20
The Product Innovation Award recognises HVIA members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task. The award recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs.
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Awards – Nominations open
8 July 20
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking said the 2020 HVIA National Awards is a great opportunity for members to recognise the dedication and commitment of their teams.
Nominations close on 14 August 2020.
Reflections: Here’s to the year ahead
24 June 20
It is at times like these that we need to band together and be there for each other.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking has written to Members reflecting on 2019-20 and outlining HVIA's year ahead.
Year in Review 2019/20
23 June 20
The 2019/20 year has certainly presented circumstances and a business environment that no one could have predicted, nor would have wished for. That didn't stop HVIA and its members from rising to the challenges.
READ MOREOne year until the doors open for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
13 May 20
The Brisbane Truck Show is the only business-to-business trade show representing and advancing the interest of manufacturers and suppliers of heavy vehicles and their components, equipment and technology.
READ MORESkillsTech forging forward with Thornycroft restoration
29 April 20
TAFE Queensland SkillsTech are quite literally forging forward with the Thornycroft restoration project.
READ MOREUnleash your child’s inner artist
1 April 20
Help distract the kids at home and enter the HVIA Colouring Competition for your chance to WIN a family pass to the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORETemplate for Thornycroft rebuild
25 March 20
The team at Tafe Queensland Skillstech now have the perfect template to develop plans for the restoration of our 1926 Thornycroft A2.
READ MOREComVec 2020 conference postponed in response to outbreak
18 March 20
In response to the latest advice from State and Federal Governments, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has postponed ComVec 2020.
READ MOREJoin us as she comes back to life
13 February 20
The restoration project of this particular 1926 Thornycroft A2 is a major legacy project during Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia's 50 year celebrations, only made possible with the support of our members and friends.
READ MOREHVIA’s 50th anniversary legacy project starts now!
18 December 19
It’s a story with many chapters. In order to understand where we are going with this, we’ll need to take you back to a couple of crucial events. In images of the official opening of the inaugural event you can see the stage - a 1926 Thornycroft A2 flatbed.
READ MOREBuchholz praises heavy vehicle ingenuity at HVIA Gala Awards
19 November 19
The heavy vehicle industry’s appetite for innovation was quenched at the 2019 HVIA Gala Awards Dinner held at South Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel on Friday night.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP praised the quality nominations competing for HVIA’s suite of awards.
Brisbane Truck Show takes out two Australian Event Awards
19 September 19
The Brisbane Truck Show has taken out two major national event awards, being named Australia’s Best Corporate Event and Best Exhibition, Trade or Consumer Show for this year’s event.
READ MOREReport shows trade studies set students up for a fruitful career
14 August 19
HVIA says Grattan Institute report shows the vast majority of schools are currently a bit blinkered to the opportunities available through trades and other vocational study.
READ MOREBrisbane Truck Show named national event awards finalist
6 August 19
The Brisbane Truck Show has been shortlisted for two awards in the 2019 Australian Event Awards. HVIA’s National Events Manager Noelene Bradley said the announcement should be enjoyed by all participants in the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREThe 2019 Brisbane Truck Show in 60 seconds
19 July 19
It was an action packed four days at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, both within the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, and across Brisbane including the amazing new South Bank Roadhouse festival and truck display.
READ MOREIndustry unites to deliver Brisbane Truck Show success
21 May 19
The 2019 Brisbane Truck Show wound up on Sunday afternoon with an almost ten percent increase in patronage through the doors of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking was full of praise for the support of the show from the heavy vehicle industry and its customers.
“It’s been an amazing ...
READ MORE150 positions available as Jobs Hub launched at Brisbane Truck Show
14 May 19
The Brisbane Truck Show has launched a state of the art Jobs Hub at the largest on-road transport event in the Southern Hemisphere.
READ MOREHVIA Southern Region Awards Winners
22 October 18
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia celebrated its Southern Region Awards event on Friday night, including the inaugural presentation of three new awards.
Against a stunning backdrop across Docklands to Port Phillip Bay, the cocktail event was presented by HVIA key partner National Transport Insurance and TruckAssist, at the Victorian headquarters of HVIA insights partner, KPMG.
Special ...
READ MOREHVIA’s new National Awards kicks off
11 July 18
The Australian heavy vehicle industry’s capacity to provide innovative solutions for the road transport task will be acknowledged and celebrated by the industry’s national association, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) with a suite of leadership and innovation awards launched today.
HVIA Chairman Nathan Usher says the new awards reinforce and uphold HVIA’s vision of an ...
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