New Solar-Powered Refrigerated Trailers
Australian transport refrigeration specialist Protran Solutions is bringing a world-class innovation to local roads: the Sunswap Endurance — a solar-powered refrigerated trailer that keeps food cold without a drop of diesel needed.
HVIA Submits $2.9B HV Budget Blueprint
HVIA has lodged its 2026-27 Federal Budget submission, calling on the Australian Government to invest $2.9 billion over four years to support productivity, decarbonisation, local manufacturing and safety in Australia’s heavy vehicle sector.
HV Modifiers Working Group Launched
HVIA is excited to reveal we will be kicking off the first meeting for our new Heavy Vehicle Modifiers Working Group later this month.
Scania Dandenong Team To Contest Finals
Scania Victoria’s Dandenong Top Team has progressed to the World Finals of the truck manufacturer’s global service technicians competition, having clinched one of the two available spots at the Asia/Oceania Regional Finals in Bangkok held on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
2025 Review: Workplace Reforms Recap
With 2026 now underway, it is timely to reflect on the significant changes that shaped the workplace relations landscape over the past year, writes HVIA Employer Assist provider Industry Legal Group.
Wymap Partners With TRUCK TECH
Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of transport and people solutions in the aviation logistics sector, Wymap Group, has today announced the appointment of HVIA member TRUCK TECH as its national heavy vehicle fleet maintenance partner in Australia.
Industry Luminaries Recognised With OAM’S
Several transport industry luminaries were honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours List.
Braking Standards Changes Finalised
Yesterday, the NHVR announced the finalisation of its changes to the Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standard in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
HVIA Committee Focuses On Skills Needs
The HVIA Learning & Development Committee – comprising human resource and training representatives from HVIA members –met online on January 20, 2026 to progress key workforce and training priorities for the industry.
HVIA Responds To PBS Standards Review
This week, HVIA provided its response to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) review of the high-speed and stability standards in the Australian PBS scheme.
Dates Set For 2026 Q1 Member Forums
Kicking off a packed agenda of events for 2026 will be the quarter one round of HVIA Member Forums, held in capital cities around the country.
Apps Open For HV Safety Initiative Grants
Applications for round 11 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) have opened, with $4.4 million in grants dedicated to industry-led projects aimed at improving road safety for the heavy vehicle industry.