Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has lamented the lack of support for Australia’s heavy vehicle manufacturing industry in the 2025-26 Budget, given the scope of high-level initiatives across energy,
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More “red tape” removed in Victorian road transport
An automated assessment program for Class 1 and 2 heavy vehicles in Victoria is set to come into effect from 1 January 2026 following extensive collaboration between industry and government.
The system,
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Australian coupling study’s worldwide significance
The final ARTSA Institute report into dynamic load couplings fitting to High Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFVs) and PBS combinations have been released and has found conventional couplings can be used
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HVIA extends partnership with Healthy Heads
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has formalised an agreement to extend their partnership with Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds.
The partnership will see the organisations continue to work
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HVIA welcomes new electric and hydrogen vehicle safety standards
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has announced that the federal government’s infrastructure and transport department is introducing new Australian Design Rules (ADR) standards to bolster safety
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HVIA supports Queensland electrical licensing EV framework decision
The HVIA says the rejected proposal of extending electrical licensing frameworks to EVs is a win for the transport industry
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HVIA and NatRoad launch TruckShowX
The HVIA and NatRoad have partnered to introduce a new zero-emissions vehicle expo
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HVIA calls to delay VSB6 implementation date
The call comes after the HVIA asked the regulator to remove a “contentious” tipper stability calculator out of the VSB6’s latest update
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NHVR launches innovative Pavement Calculator
The NHVR has launched another interactive tool to assist road managers
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HVIA makes Canberra trip to advocate for heavy vehicle industry
HVIA’s CEO and chief advocacy officer made the trip to Parliament House to continue advocating for different issues in the heavy vehicle industry
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