HVIA Calls For Member Input Into Freight Strategy Review
Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy bought forward to ensure fit-for-purpose in the current environment
Machinery/Equipment Manufacturing Sector Contracts
Australia’s downstream manufacturing sector – including machinery and equipment – contracted in August
Member input sought on electric vehicle training needs
HVIA is inviting interested members to assist in identifying the training needs for workshop/technical staff diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles with battery-electric systems
HVIA members take home silverware at VTA Awards
HVIA members CMV Truck & Bus and Hyzon Motors received gongs at the recent Australian Freight Industry Awards held in Melbourne.
HVIA CEO appointed to key workforce advisory panel
HVIA CEO Todd Hacking has been appointed to the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance’s Automotive Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel
HV101 is (still) a must for new-starters
Since its launch, the HVIA Training online induction course “HV101” has been a hit. We are celebrating the launch of two new HVIA Training courses with a big discount offer.
New industry projects to drive heavy vehicle safety
A dozen heavy vehicle safety initiatives have been alolocated funding in the latest round of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative
Factory tour gives Lord Mayor insights into HV manufacturing
The Drake Group shared its views on how to encourage growth and innovation in the local manufacturing industry during a recent visit by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Feds commit $22m to Truck Training and Testing Precinct
The Federal Government has announced $22 million in funding for stage one of Wodonga TAFE’s Logical Innovation Precinct which includes a Heavy Vehicle Training and Experimentation Precinct.
Critical shortages highlighted during National Skills Week
The pipeline for skilled workers is struggling to keep pace with demand according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s Chief Executive Todd Hacking.
2022 – 2023 Annual Wage Review Decision Announced
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the national minimum wage and a 5.75% increase to award minimum wages following its 2022-2023 annual wage review.
2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge results
The 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge went down to the wire before the Queensland team of Lachlan Tate (Brown & Hurley) and Brayden Conaghan (Penske Australia) took out the title with a flawless fault-finding final.