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.
Director John Thompson retires from HVIA Board
HVIA Director John Thompson has stepped down from his position as HVIA Director following the sale and handover of his interests in Borcat Trailers Pty Ltd to long term business partner Paul Gallagher.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) direct orders
HVIA is working with Australian company Croft Group to make commercial quantities of TGA approved Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) available for purchase by HVIA members and stakeholders.
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.
COVID-19: leave entitlements during quarantine and self-isolation
With the rising number of positive COVID19 cases, Employer Assist is receiving enquiries from members about leave entitlements for employees who are absent from work because they have COVID-19, are a close contact of someone who has COVID-19 or are getting tested.
Happy New Year and welcome back
Between the tenuous supply chain, absenteeism and general disruption, fatigue and frustration, many have been doing it tough already in 2022. No doubt there will be more bumps before we enjoy any smooth sailing, but we are in this together.
Roadmap to implementing an effective Safety Management System
The NHVR's 9 Step SMS Roadmap gives structured information and direction that guides you through each step of developing a SMS, implementing it with your management and staff, and extracting safety improvements as part of its day-to-day use.
Heavy vehicle industry committed to keeping supply chain moving
Australia’s heavy vehicle Industry has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the freight industry through ongoing supply chain issues.
Guidance for a best-practice COVID-19 Policy
At our 2021 AGM, HVIA members were advised by guest speaker Robert King, Partner of Cornwalls Law, that having a COVID-19 Policy is considered workplace best practice. HVIA has now published a guide to help our members navigate the contents of a COVID-19 policy.
COVID-19 Policy Checklist
This guideline is designed to be a simple reference document to assist HVIA members, that wish to have a COVID-19 policy for their workplace.
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.