The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is urging transport operators and industry stakeholders to step up reporting of sham contracting, as part of its ongoing advocacy to protect the productivity, sustainability, and safety of Victoria’s transport sector. Sham contracting continues to be a major concern across the industry, with the VTA warning that the practice undermines […]
A new $4.4 million Federal Government funding round has opened to support projects aimed at improving safety outcomes across Australia’s heavy vehicle sector. Delivered in partnership with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Round 11 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is now accepting applications from industry, researchers, councils, and innovators with ideas that […]
Australia’s transport industry will take another step forward in the decarbonisation conversation later this year, with the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) confirming its Alternative Fuel Summit will be hosted at MegaTrans 2026. Announced in partnership with Prime Creative Media, the summit will be held on day two of MegaTrans, September 17, and will bring together […]
Several respected figures from Australia’s transport and logistics sector have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours, acknowledging decades of contribution to an industry that underpins the national economy. The annual honours list recognises more than 900 Australians for outstanding service across a wide range of fields, including transport, infrastructure, logistics, and community leadership. […]
A recent joint compliance operation on Queensland’s Bruce Highway has found that almost one in three heavy vehicles intercepted were operating non-compliantly, according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The operation, known as Operation Overwatch, was conducted in the lead-up to the Christmas period and focused on the busy freight corridor between Maryborough and […]
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially launched the 2026 Master Code, an industry-driven guide designed to help all parties in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) meet their safety obligations and improve day-to-day heavy vehicle operations. The release follows the publication of the draft Master Code in August 2025 and marks a significant update […]
Freight operators in the Upper Hunter region now have improved access, with the Brunners Bridge at Mitchells Flat (NSW) officially reopening following a $7.2 million upgrade. The new bridge replaces an ageing structure that was nearly 80 years old and delivers a significantly increased load limit of 68.5 tonnes, making it suitable for modern heavy […]
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has confirmed upcoming changes to the Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standard under the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme. The updated braking requirements will come into effect on July 1, 2026 and are aimed at improving safety outcomes through the wider use of modern braking and stability technology. Who […]
Truck drivers travelling along the Newell Highway will need to plan ahead, with the Henwood Rest Area at Grong Grong, NSW, now closed for several months due to essential road works. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has confirmed the rest area will remain unavailable until mid-April, while upgrade works are carried out to rebuild and widen […]
Australia’s peak trucking bodies have raised serious concerns over a proposed fourth consecutive 6% increase in heavy vehicle charges, warning the move could push more transport businesses out of the industry. Both the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) have made submissions to the National Transport Commission (NTC), calling for […]