Webinar Unpacks Proposed Master Code Changes
A proposed update of the NHVR’s ‘Master Code’ represents a major restructure and expansion that could influence how safety and risk are managed across the supply chain.
Judging Underway for Record-Breaking HVIA Awards
The judging is now well underway for a record number of entries in the 2025 Heavy Vehicle Industry National Awards.
FMD Takes On Foton EV brand In VIC + SA
Foton Mobility Distribution has announced a significant strategic shift for the Foton EV truck brand in Victoria and South Australia.
Draft Industry Code Of Practice Released
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a draft revised Industry Code of Practice, known as the Master Code, for public consultation, inviting input from all stakeholders across the heavy vehicle industry.
Women & Leadership Scholarship Apps Closing
Women & Leadership Australia is offering partial scholarships to support women in the transport and logistics sector to access world-class leadership and workplace skills programs.
New Partnership Fuels Expertise, Drives Workforce
Several of Queensland’s major industry associations – including HVIA – have partnered with an independent school to launch a new Automotive Academy in response to key workforce challenges.
Future Freight Hubs Tour Returns
Following two highly successful electric truck drive days, the Mov3ment and Queensland Transport and Logistics Council Future Freight Hubs program is shifting gears to explore what happens after the vehicle is purchased – the depot.
Industry Leader Joins NHVR
HVIA congratulates Rachel Michaud, previously of Knorr-Bremse Australia, on her recent appointment to the role of Lead Engineer for the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards scheme, effective August 18.
Act Now! Awards Nominations Close Aug 8
Time is fast running out to nominate for HVIA’s prestigious National Awards, which provide a powerful platform to promote your achievements (and in some cases your innovative products) not only to peers and partners but a wider national audience.
Hyundai, AMQ Join To Put Xcient On Road
Advanced Manufacturing Queensland has announced a future-focused partnership with Hyundai Motor Company Australia, to remanufacture the XCIENT fuel cell hydrogen truck for the local market.
Feedback Sought On PBS Brake Standards
After several years of review, the NHVR has announced it is now seeking industry feedback on its revisions to the PBS braking standard, known formally as ‘Directional Stability Under Braking’, but commonly abbreviated to ‘DSUB’.
Call For Auto To Be Classified As ‘Industry’
Automotive doesn’t appear as a standalone industry in Jobs and Skills Australia’s recently updated Industry and Occupation Profiles.