Truck Week Approaches Half-Way Point
Truck Week 2026 is now in full swing, and the positivity being shared across Australia has been incredible to see. Across the country, social media feeds have been filled with photos, videos and messages from depots, workshops, warehouses, factories, truck...
HVIA Director Issues “Call To Arms”
GLT Trailers CEO and HVIA Director Shay Chalmers delivered the opening industry keynote at the AMTIL Australian Manufacturing Conference in Brisbane on May 12, urging a renewed, coordinated focus on building Australia’s manufacturing capability.
Apprentice Of The Year Shares Her Story
HVIA sits down with the 2025 HVIA Heavy Vehicle Industry Apprentice of the Year Chalee Hollandrose to find out more about her and how she came to be up for the award.
NHVR Fast Tracks Higher Mass Limits
The NHVR is developing a national notice to fast-track increased mass limits for heavy vehicles, effectively raising General Mass Limits to align with current Concessional Mass Limits.
TSX26: Book To Learn From 40+ Leaders
With just over two weeks to go, time (and tickets) are fast running out to secure you place at TruckShowX 2026 on May 18-19 – featuring an incredible 40+ speakers showcasing how leading trucking and transport businesses are transforming their operations through innovation and technology.
Two Weeks To Go: Register Truck Week Plan
With Truck Week 2026 (May 11–18) now just over two weeks away, it’s time to get a wriggle on and lock in what you’re doing.
Fuel Cost Recovery Order Now In Effect
From April 21, 2026, a new Fair Work Commission Fuel Cost Recovery Order is now in force. The order requires rising fuel costs to be passed through road transport supply chains, even where existing contracts say otherwise.
Awards Recognise Cutting Edge Training
With a 20-year apprenticeship program, ‘SMART’ goals for all staff, and a state-of-the-art training facility at Derrimut, CMV Truck & Bus has built a scalable model for developing workforce capability.
Next Frontier For EV’s In Australia + NZ
Hosted by the Electric Vehicle Council, the Women+ of Zero Emission Vehicles Australia and New Zealand group recently held a well-timed webinar on the progress of ZEV vehicles in Australia.
HVIA Meets North American Counterparts
HVIA’s Chief Advocacy Officer Aaron Johnstone and National Events Manager Kay Marco met with senior leaders from the NTEA – The Work Truck Association in Indianapolis on March 12 to discuss shared priorities and challenges across the Australian and North American truck sectors. The
Program Targets Women In Manufacturing
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more women into manufacturing as Queensland faces a critical skills shortage in the $28.9 billion sector.
HVIA Urges HV Focus For Senate Inquiry
HVIA has made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Productivity, highlighting the massive productivity opportunities associated with Australia’s road freight sector – one of the most important arteries of the national economy.