Everyone’s invited to the South Bank Roadhouse
The South Bank Roadhouse is part of the new Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week. They’ll be rolling out the proverbial red carpet for you and your guests, to create a festival atmosphere including free live entertainment; many will be offering...
Survey of our industry – make sure you are counted
Thank you to members who have already completed the new industry footprint survey being conducted by Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia in partnership with world renowned consulting firm KPMG. The project includes a research project that will map the full breadth,...
It’s your truck show – by industry for industry
“The Brisbane Truck Show is by far and away the biggest business event our industry holds in the southern hemisphere. It is run by industry for industry,” HVIA Chief Executive said. Mr Hacking, speaking in advance of the 2019 Brisbane...
Heavy Vehicle National Law review
The NTC has release the first of eight discussion papers designed to capture industry’s views on the changes required to the Heavy Vehicle National Law. This first paper focuses on risk based regulation and analyses the problems with the existing...
NTI join HVIA as major partner
HVIA CEO Todd Hacking announced to HVIA Executive Club attendees last week the newly signed agreement between HVIA and National Transport Insurance on a formal partnership which will ensure the two organisations remain close. “The partnership is a significant milestone...
Minister: Industry groups must collaborate
Over 30 Executives made it to the HVIA Executives Club last week to hear from Hon Scott Buchholz MP, Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport. The Minister was introduced by new HVIA President John Drake, who outlined how refreshing it...
International Women’s Day
In a male dominated industry, International Women’s Day is a chance to say thank you to our hard working female industry personnel. It is also an opportunity to try and inspire the future female leaders of our industry. To that...
New leadership sets new engagement strategy
HVIA’s new President, John Drake has wasted no time in implementing the Board’s vision by announcing new State Committees in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales to commence later this month. Mr Drake says he is a firm believer in...
Is your evidence good enough?
Members who holds an approval under the the Motor Vehicle Standards Act for Vehicle, a Component (CRN) or a Sub Assembly (SARN) should undertake an audit of the evidence used to obtain the approval. HVIA’s Greg Forbes says that changes...
John Drake elected as HVIA President
John Drake has been elected as Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s new President.Mr Drake was formally elected to the position at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) last week. He has been acting-President since the position was vacated in November 2018.Mario Colosimo...
Record number of Apprentices line up for National Challenge
A record number of apprentices from across Australia have been nominated for a chance to compete at the HVIA National Apprentice Challenge to be held at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show in May. Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia Chief Executive Todd...
Vale Des Mitchell
A piece of HVIA (CVIAQ) history has been lost with the peaceful passing of founding member and former CVIAQ President, Mr Des Mitchell, on the 1st February 2019 aged 83 years. Des Mitchell worked for the Brown and Hurley Group...