Schmitz Cargobull Expands Investment in Freighter Group
Freighter Group has announced an important step in its growth plan, with long-term partner Schmitz Cargobull increasing its investment to a 72 per cent majority shareholding in the business.
RGM Maintenance Appointed FAW Dealer
FAW Trucks Australia has appointed RGM Maintenance as its Brisbane dealer, marking a key step in the brand’s Australian rollout.
$1.1B For WA’s Westport Container Terminal
The Federal and WA governments are strengthening Western Australia’s supply chain resilience with a landmark $1.1 billion investment for crucial road connections to the proposed future Westport container terminal in Kwinana.
Transport Women Scholarships Announced
The 2026 recipients of the Transport Women Australia ‘Driving the Difference’ scholarships were celebrated at the organisation’s annual conference in Melbourne recently.
Daimler Trucks Townsville Dealership Opens
RGM Maintenance has opened a new state-of-the-art Daimler Trucks dealership in Townsville that sets a new standard in the region.
Govt Brings Forward Support Programs
The Federal Government has today announced it is bringing forward $6.15 billion in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions.
Exemptions To Support Highway Closure
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published an exemption notice that temporarily increases allowable fatigue hours for operators to support freight detours on the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass.
Pay Day Super Set To Kick In From July 1
Employers need to start preparing for the introduction of Payday Super from July 1, 2026, advises HVIA EmployerAssist provider Industry Legal Group.
New Prez For Velocity Truck Centres
Velocity Truck Centres has appointed Guy Hoffensetz as President of its Australian operation, reporting for Velocity Vehicle Group’s CEO Brad Fauvre, effective March 30.
Standards Tweaked To Get Diesel Flowing
The Australian Government has temporarily made a minor adjustment to diesel standards, which will help suppliers bring more fuel into the domestic market for farmers, truckers and regional communities.
Fuel Supply + Pricing Update: March 24
Fuel supply to Australia remains stable and most ships continue to arrive unimpeded, despite reports of fuel outages especially in regional areas and among independent retailers.
Members Urged To Back Future Freight CRC
It’s not too late for HVIA members of the trucking industry to participate in stage one of the Future Freight Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) bid.