Low Emissions Zones, Charging Strategy On VIC Agenda
At an industry event in Melbourne yesterday, Freight Victoria reinforced its intentions to investigate Truck Low Emissions Zones and to develop an electric charging strategy for the state of Victoria.
HVIA’s Q4 Forum Keeps Members Up To Date
Last week HVIA held its final Member Forum for 2025, in an online format designed specifically to provide the same level of engaging and informative content that members enjoy, without the need to travel to an in-person meeting.
Call For Feedback On Trailer Status Lights
HVIA’s Trailer Status Light Working Group is putting together a submission for the Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum (VSCF) to create a category within the ADRs for externally fitted trailer status lights and give guidance on what fitment options would be compliant.
TRUCK TECH Join ZF Service Network
ZF Aftermarket Australia has announced that TRUCK TECH has joined its global [pro]Service network, further strengthening the global technology company’s ability to support commercial vehicle operators and fleet owners along Australia’s east coast.
Charity Truck Raffle Winner Hits The Road
This year’s winner of the popular NTI Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser is hitting the road on an east coast trek, after collecting the keys to his brand new ute and caravan in Brisbane.
New Mobile Health Clinic Hits The Road
The first of five new state-of-the-art mobile health clinics headed bound for Western Australia this week, marking a major milestone in delivering the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and life-saving specialist care to rural, remote and First Nations communities around Australia.
Volvo Mark 60,000th Locally Built Truck
The 60,000th Australian-built Volvo truck has been handed over to Borg Group representatives as a part of celebrations commemorating 60 years of Volvo in Australia.
Members Urged To Join Working Groups
Did you know that HVIA has a series of Technical Working Groups across a diverse range of industry needs and componentry? From lighting to braking systems, telematics to heavy vehicle modifications, tyres, powered trailers and more, we are covering key topics which effect the heavy vehicle industry in Australia.
TSX26 To Showcase Innovative Start Ups
In line with its focus on transformative technology and innovation, TruckShowX 2026 will feature an exciting new initiative – the StartUp Pitstop.
HVIA Members Charge Up Energy Expo
HVIA members were out in force to add spark to the All Energy Australia expo held in Melbourne in late October, and HVIA tech experts Rachel Michaud and Adam Ritzinger were on hand to share in the buzz.
Feedback Sought On Blind Spot ADR
The Federal Department of Infrastructure has drafted an amendment instrument for ADR 105/00 – Blind Spot Information Systems and is seeking feedback from interested parties.
TAS’s AJL Add Fuso Trucks To Portfolio
Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealer AJL will look after the Fuso brand in Tasmania from early next year.