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HVIA Celebrates Final Version Of New Tipper Design Code

10 July 24

On July 1, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator released the final version of its ‘J4’ tipper body design code, marking the conclusion of a lengthy period of industry consultation – and a major win for industry

Collaboration Secures Win on Next-Gen Brake Regs

10 July 24

HVIA is representing the interests of brake system suppliers to smooth regulatory pathway for next-generation braking systems

HVIA CEO Endures Cold + Mud To Promote HV Careers

10 July 24

Promoting careers in the heavy vehicle industry is a long-standing priority for HVIA and last week CEO Todd Hacking was challenged by Shay Chalmers, CEO of long-term member GLT, to put his money where his mouth was

Tony O’Connell Appointed VP Mack Trucks Australia

10 July 24

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

3 July 24

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

3 July 24

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

3 July 24

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

2 July 24

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

2 July 24

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

Navigating Transition To Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles

2 July 24

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

28 June 24

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

26 June 24

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

26 June 24

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

HVIA Calls On VIC To Follow NSW Lead On HV Access

26 June 24

HVIA has called on the Victorian Government to follow the lead of NSW and change the basis for heavy vehicle access decision making from preserving assets to optimising the use of those assets by safe, productive and sustainable vehicles

NHVR Release Tipper Code Updates, Rollout Timetable

26 June 24

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has revealed the staged implementation dates for the revised J4 Tipper Body Design Code

Last-Mile Delivery Specialist Amps Up Electrification

26 June 24

Last-mile delivery specialist ANC has snared $12.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to accelerate electrification of its vehicle fleet

HVIA Seeks Workforce Development Group Volunteers

25 June 24

HVIA is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training

Feedback Sought On ROVER Portal Rebuild

25 June 24

Following the release of the rebuilt ROVER Portal on June 12, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking feedback on the priority for improvements to be included in the next version of ROVER

Austroads Seeks Input On Overseas Licensed Drivers

25 June 24

Austroads is inviting he heavy vehicle industry and wider community to share their views on the management of overseas licensed heavy vehicle drivers

HVIA CEO Delivers Year In Review

19 June 24

HVIA CEO Todd Hacking delivers his annual review of activities, achievements and benefits delivered to valued members during the last financial year

Nominate Now Urges 2023 HVIA Award Winner

19 June 24

Brayden Conaghan says he wouldn’t hesitate to recommend taking the time to nominate for Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s 2024 National Awards – the only awards program specifically celebrating the achievements of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry

BTS23 Named Association Event Of The Year

18 June 24

The 2023 Brisbane Truck Show was named Association Event of the Year in the Meetings & Events Australia National Awards held last week at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Govt Flags Options To Develop Renewable Diesel Industry

18 June 24

The Australian Government has released a discussion paper on options to assist development of a domestic low carbon liquid fuels industry, including production incentives and other demand-side measures

Submission Deadline Extended For HV Standards Review

18 June 24

The National Transport Commission has extended the deadline for feedback into its review of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation until Friday, June 21

$3M EV Training Equipment Upgrade For TAFE QLD

14 June 24

The Federal Government has committed $3 million from the TAFE Technology Fund to further enhance electric vehicle training in Queensland

HVIA Reconnects Trailer Wiring Working Group

12 June 24

HVIA has announced a re-focussed trailer wiring working group in recognition that setting the requirements of the Australian Design Rules to allow safe, sensible, practical, and cost-effective compliance options remains a core function of its technical activities

New HVIA Apprenticeship Awards Recognise All Trades

12 June 24

HVIA’s prestigious 2024 National Awards – which celebrate the achievements of the nation’s heavy vehicle industry – have opened for nominations today

QLD Budget Extends Apprentice/Trainee Rebates

12 June 24

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has handed down the 2024-25 State Budget which includes record health expenditure and a raft of cost-of-living relief measures – plus a continuation of training incentives for employers

Mercedes-Benz Delivers For Deniliquin Freighters

12 June 24

Daimler Trucks Shepparton has delivered five Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Deniliquin Freighters – the largest delivery yet for the new key regional dealership, a part of the Tristar Group

NHVR Flag Major Changes To Tipper Code Update

5 June 24

This week saw another successful and productive round of review of industry feedback from HVIA, VACC and the CVIAA on the finalisation of the J4 code in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6

Partner Promotion: Caltex Delo A Game-Changer

5 June 24

Rising expectations on cost and environmental performance are transforming engine technology and lubricant requirements, as stricter emissions standards present new maintenance challenges for the heavy vehicle industry

ROVER, RAV Outage This Friday For Portal Rebuild

5 June 24

The ROVER Portal – the online portal for applications and approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation – will be unavailable from 5pm this Friday, June 7 until 9am Wednesday, June 12 to allow for a planned rebuild

Urban Policy Focus On Transport And Infrastructure

5 June 24

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport is developing a National Urban Policy which will set out the role that all levels of government, industry and the community play in improving Australian cities and suburbs

HVIA’s May Forum Keeps Members Up To Date

5 June 24

Last week HIVA held its first online member forum for 2024 which provided updates on key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues

HV Industry Awards Set To Jump 3.75PC From July 1

3 June 24

The Fair Work Commission has today announced a 3.75 per cent increase to the national minimum wage and award minimum wages following its 2023-2024 annual wage review

Consultation Open On Automated Vehicle Legislation

29 May 24

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts and the National Transport Commission are consulting on a new regulatory framework that will support the safe use of automated vehicles on Australian roads

Employer Assist: Unloading The Fair Work Act Reforms

29 May 24

HVIA Employer Assist provider Industry Legal Group provides a comprehensive overview of the Federal Government’s significant changes to the Fair Work Act, including the implications for employers and employees

Final Call To Register For This Week’s Member Forum

28 May 24

HVIA will hold its first online member meeting for 2024 this Thursday, May 30 featuring a guest speaker from the NTC presenting on its autonomous vehicles project

Call For Feedback On Heavy Vehicle Standards Reg Review

28 May 24

HVIA is seeking feedback from members to guide amendments to the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation

Strategy Identifies Opportunity To Make HV Batteries

23 May 24

The Federal Government has today released the nation’s first National Battery Strategy supporting its ‘Future Made in Australia’ strategy

HVIA Seek Feedback On NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy

22 May 24

HVIA has prepared a draft response to the updated Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) Heavy Vehicle Access Policy – and is seeking feedback from members by next Tuesday May 28 so we can finalise our feedback before the deadline of May 31

Govt Release Transport Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan

22 May 24

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport has this week released the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap and Action Plan, one of the six sectoral plans the Australian Government is developing to build a Net Zero 2050 plan

WHG Appointed Apple Authorised Reseller

21 May 24

HVIA member WHG, a provider of telematics, Internet-of-Things and tailor-made technology solutions, has been appointment as an Apple Authorised Reseller

QLD TMR Propose Reform Of Written-Off Vehicle Scheme

21 May 24

Transport and Main Roads in Queensland has released a discussion paper proposing wholesale reform of its written-off vehicle scheme

VIC Business Property Tax Reforms Pass Parliament

20 May 24

The Victorian Government’s plan to progressively abolish stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties has passed Parliament

Countrywide Hydrogen Locks In $8M Funding Deal

20 May 24

Australian renewable hydrogen project developer Countrywide Hydrogen’s goal to be Tasmania’s first major green hydrogen producer has been boosted by the award of an $8 million funding package from the Tasmanian Government through its Green Hydrogen Price Reduction Scheme

Creative Thinking Puts IKEA On Track To Net Zero

17 May 24

Collaborating with its delivery partners and other key stakeholders has been critical to ensuring home furnishings retailer IKEA Australia is on track to meet its ambitious goal of 100 per cent zero-emissions truck deliveries by 2025

TruckShowX Illuminates The Road To Decarbonisation

16 May 24

The inaugural TruckShowX has achieved its ambitious goal of delivering Australia’s largest-ever transport decarbonisation event, with more than 350 industry decision makers attending the summit held on May 12-14 at RACV Cape Schanck Resort on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula

HVIA Release Agenda For First Online Member Meeting

16 May 24

HVIA has released the agenda for its first online member meeting for 2024, to be held Thursday, May 30 from 1:00-3:00pm

Brisbane Truck Show Snares QLD Event Award

16 May 24

The Brisbane Truck Show has been named Association Event of the Year in the 2023 Queensland Meetings & Events Australia Awards

Feedback Sought On Victorian Freight Plan

16 May 24

The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper seeking input from industry to its planned update for the Victorian Freight Plan which was originally published in 2018

Federal Budget Seeks To Supercharge Renewable Fuels

15 May 24

Last night’s Federal Budget included record funding for Australia’s hydrogen and renewables industries, including low carbon liquid fuels, new incentives to employ apprentices, and an extension of the instant asset write-off

NatRoad Launch Practical Guide To Reducing Emissions

14 May 24

NatRoad launched a new set of resources at this week’s TruckShowX to inform and guide Australian truck operators to achieve net-zero emissions target

HVIA Welcome NHVR’s Stance On Road Access Reform

14 May 24

HVIA has welcomed the NHVR’s latest discussion paper ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’, which takes direct aim at the regulatory barriers that continue to hamper access for higher productivity trucks in Australia

Advisor Flags Subsidies For HV Industry To Reach Net Zero

14 May 24

A key Federal Government policy advisor has conceded the heavy vehicle sector will need both direct and indirect financial support to manage the transition to net zer

NHVR Calls For Fast Reform Of PBS Scheme

14 May 24

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released its ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’ paper, calling for swift reform of the Performance Based Standards scheme

Applications Open To Become A CLOCS-A Auditor

8 May 24

Applications to become a Construction Logistics and Community Safety Australia auditor are now open

Help Fundraise For TruckShowX Charity Partner

8 May 24

TruckShowX attendees have the chance to win some awesome prizes at the upcoming event – and help raise money for Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds

Entries Open For Victoria’s Worksafe Awards

8 May 24

Entries are now open for Victoria’s annual WorkSafe Awards which aim to highlight excellence shown by individuals, teams or businesses that go above and beyond to reduce workplace harm or improve outcomes for injured workers

Telstra Delay 3G Network Closure By Two Months

8 May 24

Telstra has announced it will delay the shutdown of its 3G network by two months to allow more time for affected customers to upgrade their handset or devices

Advantia Release Static Rollover Threshold Calculator

7 May 24

Advantia Transport Consulting has unveiled Payload Pilot, an online tool which calculates the static rollover threshold of any Performance Based Standards and non-PBS vehicle combinations

CIT To Host Australia’s first TAFE EV Centre of Excellence

6 May 24

The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to establish Australia’s first TAFE Electric VehicleCentre of Excellence at the Canberra Institute of Technology

New Energy Apprenticeships Program Amped Up

3 May 24

The Federal Government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program which provides incentives to encourage more people into sectors that are playing a critical role in transitioning Australia to a net-zero economy and support its “Future Made in Australia” goal

Feds Commit $21m To National Road Safety Data Hub

2 May 24

The upcoming Federal Budget will include a $21 million investment in a National Road Safety Data Hub in a bid to improve road safety

NSW Shift From Preservation To Optimisation On HV Access

1 May 24

Transport for NSW has unveiled a complete refresh of its heavy vehicle access policy under the NSW Freight Policy Reform Program, in recognition of the need to respond to changing markets, emerging technologies such as LZEVs, and the demands of the increasing freight task

VE Motion Showcase Powered Trailer Innovations

1 May 24

VE Motion is set to unveil its innovative powered trailer concepts at TruckShowX, Australia’s largest-ever transport decarbonisation event

New Projects Announced In HV Rest Area Program

1 May 24

The Federal Government has unveiled funding for five new projects under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Program

R&D Tax Incentive Registration Closing Soon

1 May 24

Companies with an income year finishing June 30 last year have until April 30 to register their research and development activities for the 2022-23 financial year and be eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive

Hiringa Launches Hydrogen Refuelling Network

30 April 24

Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it claims is Australasia’s first zero-emissions green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand, to propel New Zealand towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

The ‘Tunnel Guy’ Digs In For Bulk Tanker Day

29 April 24

In a major coup, the National Bulk Tankers Association (NBTA) has secured Professor Arnold Dix as the keynote speaker for its annual Bulk Tanker Day to be held Wednesday, May 15 at Moonee Valley

NTC Releases Paper On Regulating Autonomous Vehicles

23 April 24

The National Transport Commission has released a consultation paper outlining the proposed approach to regulating autonomous vehicles, which it expects may begin operating in Australia from 2026

Teletrac Navman Enhances AI-Powered Dashcam Solution

23 April 24

HVIA member Teletrac Navman has added driver distraction, cell phone usage and drowsy driver detection to its AI-powered dashcam and video telematics solution, the IQ Camera

WHG Strikes Partnership With Automotive Group RPM

23 April 24

Telematics provider WHG has announced a strategic partnership with automotive aftermarket supplier RPM Automotive Group

NSW HV Access Policy Shifts Focus To Optimisation

23 April 24

The New South Wales Government has released a new draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy which has been built around five policy pillars and five policy principles designed to achieve safe, sustainable and productive freight outcomes

Exclusive: QLD Releases First Network Map For ZEHV

22 April 24

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has released the first network map for zero-emissions heavy vehicles

AVAS Technology Mandated On Trucks From 2025

19 April 24

The Federal Government has introduced a new design rule that will require new electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars, trucks and buses to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System from November 2025

Tom Chapman Named VP Volvo Trucks Australia

17 April 24

Volvo Trucks Australia has announced the appointment of Tom Chapman to the role of Vice President – Sales at Volvo Trucks Australia

NTC Call For Input Into Dangerous Goods Code Review

17 April 24

A new round of consultation on the comprehensive review of the Australian Code for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail is now open

Applications Open For CSIRO ‘Innovate to Grow’ Program

16 April 24

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for a self-paced, 10-week, online program that can help them turn an idea into an R&D opportunity

HVIA Facilitates Minister’s Visit to Robuk Engineering

16 April 24

HVIA facilitated a recent site visit by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Carol Brown, to member company Robuk Engineering

Daimler Truck Adds East Gippsland Dealership

16 April 24

A new Daimler Truck dealership has opened in Victoria’s East Gippsland region. Turnbulls Gippsland will support and sell Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks, as well as the Fuso Rosa bus, at an upgraded facility in Sale, a key regional hub located between Latrobe Valley and Lakes Entrance

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