HVIA Airs Plan For Tyre and Inflation Guide
HVIA’s re-formed Tyre and Inflation Working Group will produce a new ‘Best Practice’ guide in 2025, focussing on tyre pressure monitoring and tyre inflation technologies.
HVIA Completes Successful Round of Member Forums
CEO Todd Hacking updated members on HVIA’s key activities in the latest round of Member Forums held across Australia throughout August, including the strong calibre of individuals putting up their hand to volunteer for the board following a call for nominations
Main Roads WA Releases HV Route Assessment Toolkit
The Heavy Vehicle Services team within the Department of Main Roads Western Australia has released a suite of tools that will help road managers to conduct route assessments for Restricted Access Vehicles in Western Australia
WHG Roadshow Drives Awareness Of Fatigue Tech
In early August, HVIA attended WHG’s ‘Tech Drive’ industry event held in Melbourne, part of a roadshow of events the telematics and technology provider has been running over the past two years
Telstra, Optus Announce Extension To 3G Closures
Telstra and Optus will extend the closure of their 3G networks and conduct a public safety awareness campaign so all Australians know what action they need to take
RAV Changes Reflect Safer, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The Department of Infrastructure is planning changes to the Register of Approved Vehicles to take account of the Safer Freight Vehicles initiative, the increasing numbers of low- and zero-emission vehicles on the market, and New Vehicle Efficiency Standards
ROVER Improvement Consultation Commences
Last week the Department of Infrastructure commenced the planning for the next round of improvements to the ROVER computer system
HV Crash Expert To Address HVIA Member Forums
The next round of HVIA Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August will feature a presentation on the latest heavy vehicle crash statistics from NTI Transport Research Manager Adam Gibson
TfNSW Plans Upgrade Of Vehicle Testing Facility
The NSW Government is investing $30 million to significantly expand the Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre in Cudal, paving the way for new highway speed and heavy vehicle testing
HVIA Maps Out Way Forward For Powered Trailers
HVIA has followed up the inaugural meeting of its Powered Trailer Working Group in late June by meeting with representatives from key regulators on August 1 to progress its powered trailer strategy
HVIA Unveils Agenda For Upcoming Member Forums
HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of Member Forums to be held across Australia throughout August. The meetings build on an extensive schedule of activities already in motion for 2024
NHVR Launches National Roadworthiness Survey
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched the National Roadworthiness Survey, which aims to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet