HVIA supporting Trucking Australia ’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.
HVIA Members affected by devastating floods
The impact of this week’s devasting floods across South East Queensland and NSW is still unfolding. We know that a substantial number of HVIA members have been hit hard by what has been a harrowing and confronting experience.
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.
More to be done to secure supply as AdBlue production ramps up
Fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has ramped up its production of AdBlue by around 800 per cent, bolstering diesel exhaust fluid supplies for Australia’s transport sector, but there are important lessons that need to be acted upon before we are out of the woods.
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.
The AdBlue ‘crisis’ is more of a wake-up call
The AdBlue ‘crisis’, as it being called, is more of a wake-up call than a catastrophe. If the worse case scenario eventuates – it is true that a substantial part of our road transport fleet could be grounded. However, the Government and industry’s collaborative efforts are already delivering some positive outcomes.
Truck and trailer width review a long way from resolved
HVIA has welcomed news that proposed amendments to truck and trailer width will be circulated for comment and further explorations into their productivity and cost impact. The proposed amendments are the result of the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms, a process that was begun by the national Transport Commission in March of this year.
Is a career with heavy vehicles fate or destiny?
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 community partnership delivering skills to industry
The Queensland Department of Education has produced a video highlighting the successful partnership between HVIA and Brisbane's Glenala Senior High School, supporting their Trades Skills Centre.
50 years of membership awards
Four companies were honoured with awards celebrating 50-years continuous membership at the 2021 HVIA National Awards Gala event held in Brisbane last week.
National Award winners showcase industry’s resilience
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.
HVIA welcomes Government investment in Future Fuels infrastructure
HVIA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of increased funding for infrastructure to support the rollout of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.