Braking Best: A Guide To Brake Servicing And Maintenance
HVIA tech guru Adam Ritzinger’s guide to in-service brake inspections, test methods, and equipment
HVIA Request Removal Of ‘Tipper Stability’ Calculation
HVIA has formally requested that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory remove the contentious ‘tipper stability’ calculation from the upcoming VSB6 update.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Mandate Proposed
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has raised the prospect of mandating tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
BRE Engineers Growth With New Cutting Edge Facility
HVIA member Bruce Rock Engineering last week officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Forrestfield WA
Truck Width, Mass Changes Dominate HVIA Meetings
HVIA’s October State Committee Meetings are under way and generating considerable discussion around a recent changes to truck width and axle mass limits.
Daimler Welcomes Increases In Axle Mass Limits For EVs
Axle weight limit increase trials for zero-emission vehicles in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland welcomed by Daimler Truck Australia Pacific
HVIA Releases Fact Sheet On Navigating 3G Shutdown
New fact sheet explains the impending 3G network shutdown, the implications for industry, and what actions need to be taken to ensure you're not left in the lurch
HVIA Reveals Rigids Eligible For SA Axle Mass Trial
HVIA reveals further details of the South Australian low and zero emission heavy vehicle trial scheme
NHVR Launch Tool To Compare Heavy Vehicle Performance
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator this week launched a new interactive tool to help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network
NSW Announces Higher Mass Limits For ZEV Trial
Transport for NSW this week released its Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy, outlining a commitment to reduce emissions in the transport sector, including a trial of higher-mass zero emissions heavy vehicles on NSW roads.
Announcements Accelerate Freight Decarbonisation
The past five days have brought several game-changing announcements that will accelerate the decarbonisation of trucking in Australia.
HVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles