HVIA warns against jumping the gun on trailer width
1 June 23
The NHVR’s discussion paper, released today, explores options for implementing the Safer Freight Vehicle (SFV) reforms, which are yet to be finalised at the Federal level.
READ MORE2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge results
24 May 23
The 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge went down to the wire before the Queensland team of Lachlan Tate (Brown & Hurley) and Brayden Conaghan (Penske Australia) took out the title with a flawless fault-finding final.
READ MOREBTS23 attendance record smashed
21 May 23
The doors have closed on the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show following a record turnout from the heavy vehicle and road freight industries and our friends and family from the length and breadth of Australia and further afield
READ MORECaltex joins HVIA as Principal Partner
17 May 23
Australian fuels and lubricants icon Caltex has joined Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia as a Principal Partner alongside NTI and Wurth. Caltex is a global brand owned by Chevron, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies which has been present in Australia for more than 70 years.
READ MOREBTS23 Showcasing Record Number of Truck Makes and Models
17 May 23
Buoyed by record demand for new trucks over the past 18 months, an all-time high 16 OEMs representing some 23 brands are showcasing their vehicles at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREHVIA pledge for National Road Safety Week 2023
15 May 23
Ahead of this week's Brisbane Truck Show, organiser HVIA has taken the Road Safety Pledge as part of National Road Safety Week 2023, which marks its 10th anniversary this week.
READ MOREAustralia needs a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy
4 May 23
The freight and transport industry has called on the Australian Government to develop and implement a Zero Emission Truck Strategy. HVIAA has joined forces with the ATA, the Electric Vehicle Council and the Australian Hydrogen Council to advocate for government direction and support that goes beyond the government’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy launched last week
READ MOREUrgent regulatory changes needed to support zero-emissions heavy vehicles
19 April 23
The heavy vehicle industry’s position on the regulatory changes needed to support next generation Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) is clear but needs urgent action by the Government and its policy and regulatory agencies.
READ MOREAustralian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week media launch
19 April 23
This year’s Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week officially launched at South Bank, Brisbane this week, unveiling the country’s biggest ever program of heavy vehicle events and activities and the largest display of zero-emissions vehicles in the southern hemisphere.
READ MOREHVIA cautiously optimistic towards PBS 2.0
22 February 23
The PBS scheme should be better used as a mechanism for promoting the uptake of safer high-productivity vehicles according to HVIA.
The comments form part of HVIA’s submission responding to the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2.0 discussion paper, and follow extensive consultation with HVIA members and stakeholders.
BTS23 deliver value for new National Road Safety Action Plan
8 February 23
HVIA says the Government’s latest National Road Safety Strategy takes important steps forward in ensuring that Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet adopts available technologies to improve safety outcomes for every member of the community.
READ MOREHarrison Hunkin joins the HVIA team
1 February 23
HVIA welcomes Harrison Hunkin to the team as our new Membership Manager. Harrison is not exactly a new face, as he has spent most of the last year working closely with HVIA members and other Brisbane Truck Show exhibitors.
READ MOREtrucksales.com.au partners with 2023 Brisbane Truck Show
12 December 22
Market-leading transport media outlet trucksales.com.au has penned an exclusive agreement to be the key promotional partner of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show
READ MOREARENA grant to co-fund Australia’s largest EV truck fleet
7 December 22
One of Australia’s busiest logistics providers is set to embark on Australia’s largest heavy vehicle electrification project at its western Sydney depot.
READ MORE2022 HVIA National Award winners
27 November 22
HVIA’s prestigious National Awards were presented in front of a full house at a Gala Dinner held at the Emporium South Brisbane last Friday night.
READ MOREWinkless and Cowell’s vast contributions to industry recognised
27 November 22
The HVIA Board bestows the Industry Recognition Award occassionally to honour lifetime achievements on behalf of the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MOREExpanded tyre choice brings greater flexibility to PBS operators
15 November 22
From 1 December 2022, Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation of smarter, safer and more productive vehicles.
READ MOREIndustry comes together to declare EV future
31 October 22
HVIA has joined with over one hundred organisations to declare our support for the Australian Government to push ahead with the National Electric Vehicle Strategy.
READ MOREWurth Join HVIA as Principal Partner
28 October 22
Wurth Australia have joined the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) as a Principal Partner, aligning their reputation for exceptional service and quality with Australia’s peak industry association representing manufacturers and suppliers of trucks, trailers, components, equipment and technology.
READ MOREAlbanese’s first budget highlights trouble ahead
26 October 22
The Albanese Government’s first budget, handed down by Treasurer the Hon Jim Chalmers MP in Canberra last night, forecasts skyrocketing energy prices and ongoing inflationary pressures.
READ MOREHVIA on Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy
26 October 22
The draft National Electric Vehicle Strategy represents a positive step for the Albanese Government, but requires a lot more detail to succeed in its implementation according to HVIA.
READ MOREEnergyAustralia outlines plans to support heavy vehicle electrification
25 October 22
HVIA partner EnergyAustralia has outlined plans to support heavy vehicle electrification by working with heavy vehicle and bus operators to plan and build the infrastructure to charge their fleet.
READ MOREAssist Minister talks to HVIA member execs on EV future
25 October 22
The Government is prioritising a strong working relationship with industry, Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Regional Development, told attendees at the HVIA Executive Club Event held at Energy Australia’s headquarters in Melbourne last week.
READ MOREAlbanese Government confirms new emissions standards for trucks and buses
13 October 22
HVIA has congratulated the Albanese Government on today’s announcement confirming the introduction of ADR80/04 – the Australian standard that brings our emissions standards in line with Euro 6.
READ MOREThe long overdue next step to keep pace with world emissions standards
11 October 22
Believe it or not we live in a first world country, not just a distant colonial outpost. Why then has it taken an additional eight years for our engine emissions regulations to catch up with Europe?
READ MORERemoving red tape on PBS applications
11 October 22
The NHVR will be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce administrative burden for industry and provide a better customer experience.
READ MOREPeak bodies unite for Female-Only job seeker plan
5 October 22
Enabling exclusive invitations to females to enter the male dominated heavy vehicle and logistics industries is a win-win – but needs anti-discrimination commission buy-in to proceed.
READ MOREGrattan Truck Report misses the easy wins and ignores key obstacles
31 August 22
The Grattan Institute’s new “Grattan Truck Plan”has made headlines this week with its controversial calls for city-wide bans on pre-2003 diesel engines, but misses out on easier opportunities to lower heavy vehicle emissions.
READ MOREMorris introduces new finance deal to help OEMs
16 August 22
Morris have developed an innovative new way to help OEMs during these turbulent times. Through HVIA, Morris now offer an exclusive finance product that treats building a truck or a trailer the same as building a house.
READ MORESkills shortages are impacting productivity
27 July 22
In a move welcomed by HVIA, the Albanese Government has already announced a Jobs Summit and one of their first Acts to be introduced, is the legislation to create the new agency Jobs & Skills Australia.
READ MORENew PBS Notice is progress – but not the end goal
6 July 22
A new Performance Based Standards (PBS) class 2 notice will introduce more nationally consistent conditions for road trains, supporting more seamless cross-border access and dramatically reducing requirements for permits.
READ MOREHVIA campaign to build pipeline of new starters
22 June 22
Members are invited to get involved in a new HVIA campaign showcasing career opportunities in the heavy vehicle industry to school leavers and other job seekers.
READ MOREHVIA Board Welcomes New Directors
14 June 22
HVIA has appointed Penske’s Craig Lee and leading engineering consultant Robert Smedley to fill vacancies on its Board of Management.
READ MOREHVIA Congratulates Albanese Government
24 May 22
HVIA congratulates the Australian Labor Party on forming Government under new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Chief Executive Todd Hacking said the new Government has put forward a policy platform that has the potential to revitalise Australian manufacturing.
READ MORENational Road Safety Week 2022
16 May 22
This week is National Road Safety Week. With the 2022 Federal Election taking place on Saturday, we are asking the next Australian Government to commit to action by improving the uptake of heavy vehicle road safety related technologies.
READ MOREIs it really the right time to lower the heat on Australia’s hot economy?
4 May 22
There is no doubt that inflation is stinging, and the Government and our financial regulators need every available control at their disposal to have any chance of taking pressure off, but is this week's base interest rate rise the right lever to pull?
READ MOREYou can help unlock access to Australian Standards
20 April 22
Industry groups from across Australia are getting behind a petition to make to Australian Standards more accessible.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Budget 2022 skills announcements
30 March 22
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia has commended the Government’s focus on jobs, skills and training in the 2022 Budget announced last night.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Advanced Emergency Braking ADR’s
9 March 22
HVIA has welcomed two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on heavy vehicles.
READ MOREBlowout in heavy vehicle access permits at crisis point
9 March 22
Hundreds of PBS heavy vehicles are parked up, sitting idle, instead of working to keep Australia moving - all because of behind-the-scenes bureaucratic bungling.
READ MOREHVIA supporting Trucking Australia ’22
2 March 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.
READ MOREHVIA Members affected by devastating floods
2 March 22
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
2 February 22
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.
READ MOREMore to be done to secure supply as AdBlue production ramps up
25 January 22
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.
READ MORETruck driving apprenticeship to become a reality
21 December 21
“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.
READ MOREThe AdBlue ‘crisis’ is more of a wake-up call
9 December 21
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.
READ MORETruck and trailer width review a long way from resolved
9 December 21
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?
8 December 21
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
25 November 21
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.
READ MORE50 years of membership awards
22 November 21
Four companies were honoured with awards celebrating 50-years continuous membership at the 2021 HVIA National Awards Gala event held in Brisbane last week.
READ MORENational Award winners showcase industry’s resilience
19 November 21
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.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes Government investment in Future Fuels infrastructure
9 November 21
HVIA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of increased funding for infrastructure to support the rollout of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.
READ MOREInternational symposium HVTT-17 coming to BTS23
10 September 21
The International Forum for Heavy Vehicle Transport and Technology will come to Brisbane for HVTT-17 on the eve of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREHVIA interactive online training endorsed to improve heavy vehicle safety
9 September 21
HVIA's “Safety Through Education” project will receive key funding through the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government.
READ MOREIndustry Celebrates as PBS Tyre Changes Given Green Light
2 August 21
Trailer manufacturers, tyre manufacturers and suppliers, heavy vehicle operators and PBS assessors will all win once the decision by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) to use generic tyre data in PBS assessments is fully implemented.
READ MORENational Cabinet charges transport ministers with removing border problems
24 July 21
“The truckies, they're doing a great job keeping Australia moving and we want to minimise that inconvenience for them,” the Prime Minister said: last night, following the National Cabinet meeting.
READ MOREROVER has been let off the leash
1 July 21
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) has gone live this week following a much delayed, somewhat controversial development, and serious concerns about its ambitious rollout.
READ MOREKeeping Australia Moving collectible – Straight to the poolroom
25 June 21
The Australian heavy vehicle industry presented Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP with a memento to thank him for his tireless efforts in supporting the industry through one of the most challenging periods in the nation’s history.
READ MORETime to unveil the future of fuels
31 March 21
The Australian Government has committed to support low emission technologies across the innovation chain, and the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show is the place to see where that is taking us.
READ MORELooking for answers to supply chain breakdowns
17 March 21
Supply chain resilience and its systemic vulnerability have been badly exposed by the challenges posed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MOREGovernment’s travel boost makes heading to Brisbane a no-brainer
11 March 21
The Australian Government’s announcement of half-price air travel makes travel to Queensland for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show a no-brainer according to Heavy Vehicle Australia Chief Executive Todd Hacking.
READ MOREGovernment Backs Thousands of New Apprentice and Trainee Jobs
9 March 21
HVIA has welcomed the expansion of the Australian Government’s targeted wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees, as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan.
READ MORETickets now on sale for BTS21
2 March 21
All the required boxes have been checked - it’s go time; tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MORETruckies praised for logistics behind COVID-19 vaccination roll-out
26 February 21
Truckies have received some well-earned praise for the planning and success of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution into regional areas and across Australia.
READ MOREBrisbane Truck Show – Full Steam Ahead
24 February 21
HVIA has announced that the Brisbane Truck Show will proceed as normal from the 13-16 May 2021. Chairman John Drake said this decision was not made lightly but is final.
READ MOREAdding safety equipment deductible under temporary full expensing
2 December 20
The Instant Asset Write-off (IAWO) is now available for adding safety enhancements to existing heavy vehicles.
READ MOREInnovation and commitment celebrated at HVIA National Awards Breakfast
20 November 20
HVIA today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation, in the heavy vehicle sector.
READ MOREHold no fear for Electronic Work Diaries – connected business is good business
12 November 20
HVIA has come out in strong support of today’s launch of the first electronic work diaries (EWD) to satisfy strict protocols established by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
READ MORETime to get serious about the RVSA implementation
11 November 20
HVIA has urged members to sort out their plans for the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act.
READ MORENew heavy equipment & machinery show for BTS21
20 October 20
The Brisbane Truck Show (BTS), Queensland’s largest B2B event, is set to get even bigger with a new partnership that will see it turn back the clock with the launch of a new accompanying heavy equipment & machinery show.
READ MOREBudget 2020-21: A business led recovery
7 October 20
2020 has been marred by an unprecedented global health pandemic but last night the economic realisation of this health crisis hit home. The global economic contraction in 2020 is 45 times worse than the 2009 Global Financial Crisis.
READ MOREHeavy vehicle industry welcomes Government commitment to future fuels
21 September 20
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has praised the Australian Government’s funding commitment for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced on Friday.
READ MORENew grants support participation in business events
11 September 20
HVIA is pleased to share with you the Australian Government’s announcement this morning of a $50 million injection into Australia's vital business events sector ahead of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
READ MOREA reminder for your sales team and your customers: IAWO and guaranteed loans
2 September 20
The Instant Asset Write-off scheme has been a great success in stimulating sales, with HVIA’s efforts to extend it rewarded following extensive advocacy work prior to the end of the Financial Year.
READ MOREIt’s all go for the show
2 September 20
“Naturally it is disappointing when one of our major exhibitors has to pull out of a show," Mr Hacking said. "However, we know how much our industry and its customers are looking forward to getting together in Brisbane in May 2021 and most see it as the opportunity to reconnect and kickstart the industry."
READ MOREHVIA appeals for funding to modernise heavy vehicle manufacturing
11 August 20
HVIA has called for a further round of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund to support heavy vehicle manufacturers in retooling, re-engineering, and innovation to future-proof local manufacturing and assist Australia’s post pandemic economic recovery.
READ MOREHVIA’s appeal to Vic Government to learn from NZ mistakes
3 August 20
In anticipation of the scenario where Stage 4 was implemented in Victoria, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia made appeals to Premier Daniel Andrews to recognise the issues that a blanket shutdown had caused to new Zealand’s supply chain.
READ MOREBorder confusion doesn’t help anyone
29 July 20
HVIA Members have reported confusion over border restrictions and testing requirements following a week of increased infections.
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking said he had made Minsters aware of the deteriorating situation and the urgent need for a resolution.
Partners locked and loaded for 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
22 July 20
The Brisbane Truck Show has renewed long-term partnerships with National Transport Insurance, BP Australia and Bauer Media Group ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated 2021 event.
READ MORENHVR launches heavy vehicle technology blueprint
30 June 20
HVIA is excited to work with the Federal Government, NHVR and all stakeholders to improve the uptake of safety technology in Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet through the NHVR's new SETUP plan.
READ MORE10,000 PBS vehicles is only the beginning
17 June 20
Australia’s benchmark setting Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme has celebrated its 10,000th vehicle approval recently. HVIA says it is only the beginning of the quest for a safer more productive fleet.
READ MOREMr Morrison has made us an offer too good to refuse
9 June 20
HVIA has launched a campaign to provide the heavy vehicle industry simplified information about the Government’s stimulus measures – the Instant Asset Write Off (IAWO) and the Backing Business Investment (BBI).
READ MOREInstant Asset Write Off extension is a win for industry
9 June 20
The extension of the $150,000 instant asset write off will enable trucking businesses to invest in new, safer equipment and support the industry’s suppliers, Australian Trucking Association CEO Ben Maguire and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia CEO Todd Hacking said today.
READ MORENew training and certification platform to help fast-track business back to the workplace
5 June 20
HVIA has welcomed Australian company Soul Safe™ as its exclusive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training and certification partner.
READ MOREHVIA & ATA renew call for stimulus extension
5 June 20
The Australian Government should extend the increased instant asset write off from its current end date, 30 June 2020, to the end of the year, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) said today.
READ MOREHVIA Board welcomes two new Directors
3 June 20
HVIA has announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board. Roy Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Porter and Steelbro Trailers in Western Australia and Daniel Whitehead, CEO and President of Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific have been appointed to fill casual vacancies.
READ MOREIndustry appeals save the crippling cost for rear marking plates retro-fit
27 May 20
The impending requirement to replace current rear marker plates to meet a new Australian Standard could cost road transport operators well over $40 million according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).
READ MOREFuel tax relief welcomed across industry
1 May 20
HVIA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to freeze the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge at current levels, saying the move is another positive outcome from the collaborative work led by the Government with industry..
READ MORESafety benefits add to the pay-off for COVID-19 stimulus extension
28 April 20
A conditional extension to the Instant Asset Write Off scheme will provide a once in a generation opportunity to improve road safety outcomes and productivity all whilst stimulating the economy and saving jobs.
READ MOREOpportunity to fill the medical supply chain
1 April 20
Manufacturers are being called on to retool to help fill gaps in the global supply of medical equipment and hygiene products; redeploying spare capacity to save lives and jobs.
READ MOREIndustry staying open to support nation’s supply chain
23 March 20
The heavy vehicle industry is working hard to ensure that the nation’s supply chains continue with as few interruptions as possible.
READ MOREComVec 2020 conference postponed in response to outbreak
18 March 20
In response to the latest advice from State and Federal Governments, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has postponed ComVec 2020.
READ MOREHeavy vehicle industry praises incentives to activate business spending
12 March 20
The Australian Government’s “Coronavirus stimulus package” announced today has pulled the right levers to encourage spending according to HVIA.
READ MORELeaders Need to Halt the Panic: I’m on Team Australia!
11 March 20
This is an evolving situation and we need to stay calm, listen to the advice and stay vigilant but I’m on Team Australia and I hope you will join me.
READ MOREHVIA budget submission calls for bonus investment allowance
26 February 20
HVIA has asked the Treasurer for a bonus investment allowance to be included in the forthcoming budget to incentivise capital investment on heavy vehicle factory equipment and for operators purchasing trucks and trailers.
READ MOREHeavy Vehicle Industry to Benefit as Representation Streamlined
20 February 20
In what is being described as a major coup for the heavy vehicle industry, HVIA has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) that will see the organisations change the industry association landscape for the better.
READ MOREAutomotive skills still vital to Australia’s economy
18 February 20
The skillsets of automotive industry workers set to be displaced by the departure of Holden are still highly sought after in Australia.
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