NTC Seeks Further Consultation On Review Of DG Code
11 March 24
The National Transport Commission has launched a new round of consultation on the comprehensive review of the Australian Code for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail
READ MORENew NHVR Loading Guides Available Online
14 February 24
The NHVR is progressively releasing a series of loading guides for heavy vehicles on its website
READ MOREHVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
14 February 24
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Canberra in March
READ MORENew RAV Site Incorporates Safer Freight Vehicles
14 February 24
The NHVR has launched a new RAV website that features improved user-friendliness and also includes Safer Freight Vehicle information on relevant approval
READ MOREQld Rejects Plan To Extend Electrical Licensing To EV’s
23 January 24
The Queensland Government has rejected a proposal to extend the electrical licensing framework to cover electric vehicle
READ MOREHVIA Raise Alarm On PBS Notice Interpretation Change
20 December 23
HVIA has recently become aware of a situation where some operators have been denied network access for specific truck/trailer combinations, despite meeting all published legal requirements
READ MORENHVR Extends Transitional Arrangements For VSB6
20 December 23
The NHVR has extended the current transitional arrangements allowing authorised examiners and signatories to certify tipper bodies under the old VSB6 v3.1 Section J requirements until July 1, 2024
READ MORENHVR Resolves Tow Truck Length Compliance Issue
19 December 23
The NHVR has resolved an issue that emerged earlier this year where a tow truck operator was issued with a non-compliance notice for exceeding dimensional limits
READ MOREStrategy Relaxes Labour Market Test For Overseas Workers
19 December 23
The Government's new Migration Strategy contains significant wins for employers, including relaxation of the Labour Market Test and a new Skills in Demand visa that may include truck drivers
READ MOREPartnership To Underpin Growth Of Hydrogen Skills Set
19 December 23
Hyzon Motors Australia and the Kangan Institute have joined forces to develop an innovative Hydrogen Education and Training Precinct that will support local learning, training, and modern manufacturing
READ MORENTC Seeks Further Feedback On Proposed HVNL Reforms
15 December 23
NTC launches survey targeted at heavy vehicle operators to help inform key proposed policy changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law
READ MOREHVNL Reform Timetable Extended As NTC Seeks More Input
13 December 23
The timetable for drafting of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) legislative reforms has been extended with the package now due to go to Ministers in December 2024
READ MOREGuide To Best Practice Load Restraint, Tyre Management
13 December 23
Tech guru Adam Ritzinger unpacks HVIA’s two new training courses, explains their relevance under Chain of Responsibility, and highlights the safety case for getting it right
READ MORETransport NSW Introduces New Conditions For PBS Vehicles
13 December 23
Transport for NSW has introduced new network conditions for Performance Based Standards vehicles in the state
READ MOREHVIA Unveil First Round Of 2024 Committee Meetings
13 December 23
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia has locked in the times and locations for the first round of State Committee Meeting in 2024
READ MORENHVR To Release New National Network Map
13 December 23
The NHVR has announced it will release a new National Network Map designed to provide a single central location to access information on approved routes for more than 1,000 heavy vehicle configurations across multiple jurisdictions
READ MOREPlan To Mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems From 2025
6 December 23
Draft ADR proposes to mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems for light vehicles from January 2025 and heavy vehicles from November 2025
READ MOREHVIA Calls For Delay To Implementation Of VSB6 Update
6 December 23
The HVIA has called for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to extend the implementation date of the new version of VSB6 by an additional three months
READ MORENHVR Launches Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator
6 December 23
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched the interactive Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator to enable road managers to understand the long-term pavement effects of freight activity on roads
READ MORETime Running Out To Comply With Engineers Rego Scheme
29 November 23
The Victorian Engineers Registration Scheme will apply to mechanical engineers from December 1, 2024, and engineers providing mechanical engineering services covered by the legislation must be registered by that date or face fines of up to $96,000
READ MORENVHR Webinars To Provide Overview Of Freight PASS Tool
29 November 23
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is hosting a series of webinars which will provide an overview of its recently launched interactive tool, Freight PASS
READ MOREMinister Signs ADRs To Support Zero Emissions Vehicles
29 November 23
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown, has signed three new Australian Design Rules on zero emission vehicle safety
READ MOREBraking Best: A Guide To Brake Servicing And Maintenance
21 November 23
HVIA tech guru Adam Ritzinger’s guide to in-service brake inspections, test methods, and equipment
READ MOREHVIA Request Removal Of ‘Tipper Stability’ Calculation
15 November 23
HVIA has formally requested that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory remove the contentious ‘tipper stability’ calculation from the upcoming VSB6 update.
READ MORETyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Mandate Proposed
8 November 23
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has raised the prospect of mandating tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
READ MOREHVIA Calls For Consistency On Mass Limit Increases
1 November 23
HVIA calls for national consistency across the scope, details, and administration of separate state-based higher axle mass limit schemes
READ MOREBRE Engineers Growth With New Cutting Edge Facility
1 November 23
HVIA member Bruce Rock Engineering last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Forrestfield WA
READ MORETruck Width, Mass Changes Dominate HVIA Meetings
25 October 23
HVIA’s October State Committee Meetings are under way and generating considerable discussion around a recent changes to truck width and axle mass limits.
READ MOREDaimler Welcomes Increases In Axle Mass Limits For EVs
24 October 23
Axle weight limit increase trials for zero-emission vehicles in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland welcomed by Daimler Truck Australia Pacific
READ MOREHVIA Releases Fact Sheet On Navigating 3G Shutdown
24 October 23
New fact sheet explains the impending 3G network shutdown, the implications for industry, and what actions need to be taken to ensure you're not left in the lurch
READ MOREHVIA Reveals Rigids Eligible For SA Axle Mass Trial
18 October 23
HVIA reveals further details of the South Australian low and zero emission heavy vehicle trial scheme
READ MORENHVR Launch Tool To Compare Heavy Vehicle Performance
18 October 23
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator this week launched a new interactive tool to help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network
READ MORENSW Announces Higher Mass Limits For ZEV Trial
4 October 23
Transport for NSW this week released its Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy, outlining a commitment to reduce emissions in the transport sector, including a trial of higher-mass zero emissions heavy vehicles on NSW roads.
READ MOREAnnouncements Accelerate Freight Decarbonisation
4 October 23
The past five days have brought several game-changing announcements that will accelerate the decarbonisation of trucking in Australia.
READ MOREHVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
20 September 23
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles
READ MOREWebinar: Managing the risks due to 3G network closure
6 September 23
Webinar provides high-level information on the impacts of the Australian 3G shutdown and what local government and transport industry need to do to prepare for the transition
READ MORENHVR release local government road managers’ info hub
5 September 23
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator releases new online information hub to support local government and road managers
READ MOREDepartment reschedules ROVER webinar for this Friday
5 September 23
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has rescheduled its webinar on upcoming changes to the functionality of the Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) administrative system for the Road Vehicle Standards Act
READ MOREBusting the myths on truck width and road safety
26 July 23
While Australia eagerly awaits a decision by Federal transport ministers on reforms to Australia’s overall truck width limits, there has been some public commentary around the possible negative impacts of those increases, none of which have any merit.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes the simplification of ROVER applications
28 June 23
The Department of Infrastructure has advised that it will remove the need for applicants to attach an extract or complete copy of UN approval documents to their applications.
READ MOREUpdated mechanical couplings standards for 2023
28 June 23
Standards Australia has published updated versions of mechanical couplings standards (AS/NZS 4968) for 2023.
READ MOREBTS 2023 unpacked – Truck Show Tech Tours
7 June 23
Over the course of the four days of the Brisbane Truck Show, Adam took several groups through some technical highlights of the show’s main hall. Here are some insights from the engine room.
READ MOREHVIA offers further support for members impacted by the VSB6 changes
6 June 23
In April this year, the NHVR published updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) and announced a commencement date of 1st July 2023.
READ MOREUnder pressure – regulated axle load limits
12 April 23
The sheer volume of industry and stakeholder discussions on zero emission trucks is overwhelming, yet one clear theme is emerging – current axle load limitations may completely strangle efforts to decarbonise the industry if not addressed.
READ MOREROVER – outage reminder and new guidance released
12 April 23
Members are reminded that ROVER and the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST on Friday 14 April until 9 am AEST on Tuesday 18 April 2023 while the Release 8B upgrade takes place.
READ MORERitzinger talks CoR with ITC at TA23
5 April 23
HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger talked Chain of Responsibility (CoR) technologies at the first ATA Industry Technical Council meeting for 2023.
READ MORETechnology transforming Performance Based Standards
1 March 23
In this edition of ‘The Tech’s Files’, HVIA’s monthly series that explores topical technical issues impacting the trucking industry, we’re looking at the possibility of technology transforming the future of the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS).
READ MOREProposed Recall Rectification Targets
1 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure has proposed benchmarks for recall rectification to provide “suggested timeframes for industry to progress and complete voluntary recalls.”
READ MORETransformative truck propulsion technology
27 January 23
A look at next-generation propulsion – the alternative fuels and engine/motor tech that is likely to transform the industry in 2023 and beyond.
READ MOREQueensland harmonises telematics rules with other jurisdictions
23 January 23
The harmonisation of Queensland’s telematics rules brings the state in line other jurisdictions for various types of restricted access vehicles heavy vehicles, principally HML vehicles in New South Wales.
READ MOREAdvocacy delivers improvements to NHVR notice for HVIA members
18 January 23
The NHVR has responded to HVIA member feedback with practical improvements to resources accompanying its Class 3 Truck and Dog notice.
READ MORETruck and dog notice forum success
23 November 22
The Class 3 Truck and Dog Notice created a stir on its release but has gone on to be the catalyst for great industry-regulator collaboration.
READ MOREHVIA’s longtime CTO Paul Caus is moving on
19 October 22
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Paul Caus is departing this week after six and a half years providing high quality technical and regulatory advice to HVIA members.
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