Reminder: HVNL 2.0 Has Arrived!
The long-awaited update to the Heavy Vehicle National Law, colloquially referred to as ‘HVNL 2.0’, officially began on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Written Off Vehicle Register Updates
Austroads is consulting with heavy vehicle industry stakeholders around updates to the Damage Assessment Criteria for the Classification of Heavy Vehicle Statutory Write-Offs.
New Vehicle Standards C&E Strategy
The Federal Department of Infrastructure has released an updated Compliance and Enforcement Strategy, outlining how it will conduct its C&E activities under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation for the 2026-29 period.
GTS Freight Management Adds Actros
GTS Freight Management has added seven new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to its Mildura-based fleet.
Whitehead To Leave Daimler After 30 Years
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, has announced he will leave his current role at the end of this year.
Call To Embrace Reform To Lift Productivity
Australia’s peak heavy vehicle industry body is calling on the Albanese Government to release the Productivity Commission’s landmark report on reforming the nation’s heavy vehicle rules, and embrace the recommended reforms, which could boost GDP by up to $4 billion per annum.
New Event Explores Transport Future
Australia’s heavy-vehicle sector is navigating major change, with new regulatory obligations, growing safety and wellbeing pressures, productivity challenges, workforce constraints and the accelerating shift towards new energy and technology reshaping the road ahead.
HVIA Seeks VIC VIN Marking Policy Via FOI
The Victorian Department of Transport has refused to provide HVIA with a copy of its policy on vehicle marking requirements, saying the association would have to submit a request for it via the FOI process
HVIA Technical Advice In Hot Demand
In the first two months of this financial year, HVIA has helped more than 20 members from all facets of the member base with technical, regulatory and policy matters.
Q3 Member Forums Kick Off In WA + QLD
HVIA’s Member Forums for Q3 2026 kicked off last week in Western Australia and Queensland, with updates from HVIA staff on advocacy, regulatory and policy matters impacting the industry, and robust discussion amongst attendees on many topical items.
JR Richards And Sons Add 26 Ivecos
Waste industry leader, JR Richards and Sons, has continued its long partnership with IVECO, recently adding 26 new trucks to the fleet as part of its equipment renewal process.
Volvo Expands Into Northern NSW
Volvo Group Australia has announced an expansion of its company-owned Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) dealership group into the Lismore and Coffs Harbour region.