New Appointments Bolster HVIA Board
HVIA is delighted to announce the appointment of well-known industry leaders Heather Bone and Shay Chalmers to its board of directors
NHVR Funding Drives Safety Projects
Funding has been announced for 16 industry-led projects in round nine of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, jointly funded by the Federal Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
HVIA Unveils New Website, Logo
HVIA has unveiled a flash new website – and fresh brand logo – which reflect its growth into one of Australia’s leading industry associations offering members a diverse range of services, including advocacy, business assistance, training programs, networking and events, and news and information
Industry Input Helps Guide Victoria’s Freight Future
More than 150 ports and freight stakeholders, companies, regional and rural councils, advocacy groups and the public provided feedback for the update to the Victorian Freight Plan and offered more than 200 ideas for consideration to turbocharge our $36 billion freight sector, […]
QLD’s Top Apprentices Recognised In Awards
The state’s highest-achieving apprentices were recognised at the 2024 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards held at the Royal International Convention Centre on October 10. Selected from those currently training with TAFE Queensland SkillsTech, 16 apprentices received awards at the […]
The Beginning Of A New Era In Vehicle Propulsion Technology – cellcentric
As part of the schedule of activities arranged for IAA Transportation in Hannover, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger and Board Director Robert Smedley sought to understand the current ‘state-of-the-art’ in hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing for trucking applications. That investigation […]
HVIA Expands Skills And Training Capability With New Role
HVIA’s services for members in relation to skills, training and workforce development have been expanded with Michael Rose joining the team as National Manager for Skills, Training and Workforce Development. Michael commenced with HVIA in early October and is based […]
MaxiTRANS Announces Significant Transformation
MaxiTRANS, leading supplier of locally manufactured trailing transport solutions, has announced a comprehensive rebrand of its business, released new trailer models, and announced the addition of a spare parts brand. The company announced today that it is changing its name […]
Community Leadership Award Finalists Revealed
The finalists in the Community Leadership category of HVIA’s National Awards have been revealed. The award honours members’ programs and projects that highlight the heavy vehicle industry as an essential, fundamental and generous part of every Australian community. The 2024 […]
Draft HVNL Amendments Set For Release
Last week the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Steering Committee released a statement of Heavy Vehicle Reform Outcomes, ahead of draft legislative amendments to the heavy vehicle national law which are expected to be released on October 10 for public […]
HVIA Visits Van Eck Trailers In The Netherlands To Review Powered Dolly Prototype
Following an impressive line-up of powered axle and powered trailer solutions at IAA in Hannover, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger arranged a visit to Van Eck Trailers, a European manufacturer at the forefront of trailer innovation and decarbonisation. Van […]
Transport Will Likely Not Reach Net Zero Targets: CCA
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has published the Sector Pathways Review which has found Australia’s transport sector will likely not reach net zero by 2050 targets