Tony O’Connell Appointed VP Mack Trucks Australia
Volvo Group Australia has announced the appointment of Tony O’Connell as the new Vice President of Mack Trucks Sales, commencing in October 2024
TfNSW Publish Notice For Zero-Emission Heavy Vehicles
Transport for NSW has published a Notice enabling access to the State Road network for the additional masses required for zero emission heavy vehicles, with exceptions such as load-limited bridges and third-party infrastructure
Prestigious Award Win Pumps Up Base Air’s Pitch
For Gold Coast-based Base Air, snaring the prestigious Safety Innovation Award in the 2023 HVIA National Awards provided invaluable independent “validation” of its highly innovative air pressure control system that it has been able to leverage with potential customers and other stakeholders
Last Chance To Win 1946 Ford Jailbar Vintage Truck
It’s the last chance for motoring enthusiasts to get their hands on the wheel of a highly sought-after 1946 Ford Jailbar truck, with ‘Bonnie’ to be raffled in Townsville this Sunday, July 7
Department Updates Guidance On Vehicle Recalls
The Department of Infrastructure has produced a suppliers’ guide on applying for and managing “not-reporting” status for voluntary recalls
New Award Rates Available Following Wage Review
Updated pay guides have been released for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and the Clerks Private Sector Award to take account of last month’s increase in the national minimum wage
AUSMASA Seeks Insights Into Automotive Skill Shortages
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance is undertaking independent research to understand and address skill shortages facing the Australian automotive industry
Navigating Transition To Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will next week host a free online transport safety network meeting focused on the zero-emission revolution in heavy vehicles
Automotive Training Qualifications Set For Overhaul
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will be one of the first Jobs and Skills Councils to progress reforms to vocational education and training packages
Award Delivers Long-Term Benefits For The Drake Group
Winning the Product Innovation Award at the 2023 HVIA National Awards has delivered significant long-term benefits for The Drake Group, particularly in terms of increased awareness and interest in its world-first ‘The London’ trailer
NHVR Releases Safer Freight Vehicles Standards Guide
The NHVR has released VSG35 which provides guidance on the safety features vehicles are required to have fitted to a heavy vehicle in order to be allowed general access at 2.55m under the Safer Freight Vehicle reforms
NHVR Release Tipper Code Updates, Rollout Timetable
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has revealed the staged implementation dates for the revised J4 Tipper Body Design Code