NVHR Seeks Feedback On Mobile Crane Industry Code
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is seeking public feedback on the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice by Wednesday, May 15, 2024
NHVR Issue Updated Modification Code For Tipper Bodies
After consultation and feedback from industry, the NHVR has issued draft text for Modification Code J4 (Tipper Bodies) in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 and advised updated implementation timing
Hammar Celebrates 50 Years Of Innovation
This year marks 50 years since Bengt-Olof Hammar developed the first Hammar sideloader and founded Hammar in Sweden – and the company is marking the occasion with the launch of two new models
HVIA EV Transition Inquiry Submission Calls For HV Focus
HVIA recently made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water’s Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles
CSIRO Program Aims To Kick Start R&D Projects
Start-ups and small businesses are eligible for matching funding of up to $50,000 – plus access to research expertise and capabilities – to help develop their business under CSIRO’s Kick-Start program
New Details Revealed On NSW Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA met this week with Transport for New South Wales to get an update on the low- and zero-emission axle mass increase scheme in that state
Feds Release Draft Sustainability Reporting Legislation
The Federal Government introduced draft legislation to Parliament last week proposing to establish a regime that requires corporate entities to meet sustainability reporting thresholds
Member Spotlight: Base Air’s Mark Thiele
After a multi-decade career in transport the ever-effervescent Mark Thiele is now finding his kicks as the new managing director of the suspension modification system business, Base Air
HVIA Seek Changes To Powered Trailer Regulations
HVIA is seeking to resolve outstanding regulatory issues necessary to enable widespread use of powered axles in heavy vehicle combination
Registrations Open For Upcoming Member Meetings
Last week HVIA released details of its new Member Forums and is pleased to announce that online registrations are now open for upcoming events scheduled throughout 2024
Member Update: LZEV Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA is continuing its important advocacy work with the Australian states that have announced axle mass limit increases for next-generation low and zero emission heavy vehicles in trials and other initiatives
PACCAR Australia Names Technicians Of The Year
From a shortlist of four Kenworth technicians across Australia, Grant Brown of Kenworth DAF Bayswater has been named 2024 PACCAR Australia’s Kenworth Technician of the Year