HVIA Calls For HV Modification Reform
HVIA members are calling for a national heavy vehicle modification system that is fair, consistent and ensures vehicles are modified and inspected to a high safety standard.
New Trailer Integrates Safety Features
Austruck X recently unveiled the “Safety Integrated Trailer”, an Australian-designed and Australian-made innovation engineered to make loading and load restraint operations safer and more efficient for operators.
City Timber Sticks With IVECO
Two new IVECO S-Way AS 550 prime movers have recently joined the fleet at leading timber wholesaler, City Timber, which also operate Stralis and Eurocargo models – the company even owns a 1980 model FIAT-IVECO 130 NC that is undergoing restoration.
Register For Sneak Preview Of Survey
HVIA members are invited to attend an online member-only pre-release briefing on the results of the recent 2026 Industry Leaders Survey.
Book Now For NAAS Preview Sessions
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is hosting a series of industry support sessions previewing the new National Automated Access System.
Cascadias Join Heidelberg Materials Fleet
Five Freightliner Cascadias have joined the Heidelberg Materials fleet. The company, formerly operating as Hanson in Australia, selected 126 day-cab models to operate out of depots around Australia.
Call For Impact Analysis On Cyber Regs
HVIA members have expressed support for harmonising Australian Design Rules with the current United Nations Regulations on Cyber Security and Software Update, but have raised concerns about significant compliance costs.
Forum Drives Discussion On Industry Future
Australia’s transport industry will need to tackle safety, technology, energy, infrastructure, regulation and workforce challenges together if it is to successfully navigate the transition toward 2030.
Four New Members Join HVIA
HVIA has welcomed another four new members to the fold, sustaining the strong growth in membership so far this year.
NHVR Revises Pavement Loading Standards
HVIA is consulting with members on the NHVR’s proposed changes to Pavement Horizontal Loading Standard in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
HVIA Changes: To SUPS Or Not To SUPS?
HVIA members have raised a multitude of issues that are progressively being uncovered as they grapple with the August 1 changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Study Reveals Cost Of Bridge Strikes
Vehicle bridge strikes cost the Australian economy an estimated $101 million in financial year 2024-25, according to a new report released this week by HERE Technologies and the Australian Logistics Council.