Unilever Signs On To Electrify Road Freight
Electric road freight company New Energy Transport (NET) has taken delivery its first Volvo electric truck and signed leading global consumer goods company Unilever as a foundation customer.
Volvo Builds First Oz-Made Electric Trucks
Volvo Group Australia has today rolled the first Australian-made electric trucks off its production line in Wacol, Queensland. These are the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM, and a milestone for the nation’s manufacturing capability, workforce and […]
Craig Lee Appointed To Steer Drake Group
The draw of running an iconic Australian company that actually “makes things” was the key attraction for former Penske Australia and New Zealand chief Craig Lee joining The Drake Group as Group General Manager.
HVIA Unveils Agenda For Member Forums
HVIA have now released the preliminary agenda for the next round of Member Forums, to be held in capital cities across Australia in late July.
Show Students Where STEM Comes To Life
HVIA members are invited to share the heavy vehicle industry’s extraordinary innovation story at the CSIRO’s #WithSTEMYouCan Careers Expo to be held in Western Sydney on Wednesday, August 5.
HVIA Awards: Apprentice Wows Judges
Joshua McNicol from Tefco was a crowd favourite, taking out the Vehicle Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year award (sponsored by Wurth) at the 2025 HVIA National Awards.
The Industry School Confirms Melbourne Expansion
The Industry School has announced its proposed expansion into Melbourne, bringing its industry-led education model to Victoria for the first time.
Freighter Strengthens Leadership Team
Following the recent appointment of Michael Temminghoff as CEO, Freighter Group has announced two key appointments to its senior leadership team.
Woolworths Drives Electric Truck Rollout
Zenobē and Woolworths have announced a landmark deal to lease 148 electric trucks marking Australia’s largest electric truck fleet rollouts and a major milestone in the commercial maturity of zero-emission freight transport.
Truck Show Joins Road To 2032
HVIA CEO Todd Hacking represented the heavy vehicle industry at the Committee for Brisbane’s Festivals of Brisbane EOFY Long Lunch, held at The Star Brisbane on June 26, 2026, reinforcing the Brisbane Truck Show’s status as one of the city’s major festivals.
HVIA Supports Apprentice Scholarship
Meet Shayne, one of the inspiring recipients of a 2026 Tradeswomen Australia Apprentice Scholarship, proudly supported by the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia.
Enhanced Hino 300 Series On Sale Now
The next step in the evolution of the Hino 300 Series light-duty range is now on sale with diesel Euro 6-compliant models joining the existing Euro 6 Hybrid Electric range.