NHVR Releases New 2026 Master Code for Heavy Vehicle Safety
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 […]
Upper Hunter Bridge Reopens with Higher Load Limit After $7.2 Million Upgrade
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 […]
New Braking Standard Introduced for PBS Vehicles
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 […]
Newell Highway Rest Area Closed at Grong Grong Until Mid-April
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 […]
Industry Pushback Grows Over Proposed Heavy Vehicle Charge Increases
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 […]
South Australia to Expand Mobile Phone Detection Camera Network
South Australia is continuing its crackdown on distracted driving, with more mobile phone detection cameras set to be installed across Adelaide’s metropolitan road network. Two busy arterial routes — North East Road at Valley View and Payneham Road at Felixstow — will be the next locations to receive the technology, with construction of new gantries […]
WA to Roll Out Over 100 New Road Safety Cameras Under $80 Million Safety Package
The Western Australian Government has announced a major $80 million road safety investment, with more than 100 new road safety cameras set to be rolled out across the state. Around $20 million of the funding will be directed toward expanding WA’s safety camera program, as part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing serious crashes […]
Free Christmas Day Meals for Truck Drivers at Selected BP Truck Stops
While many Australians will be spending Christmas Day at home with family and friends, thousands of truck drivers and logistics workers will be on the road keeping essential goods moving. To recognise that commitment, Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds has partnered with BP to offer free Christmas Day meals for road freight, warehousing, and […]
Truck Drivers Invited to Join the 2026 Camp Quality Convoy Geelong
Entries are now open for one of Victoria’s most loved regional trucking events, the 2026 Camp Quality Convoy Geelong, with organisers aiming to break last year’s impressive turnout. The convoy will take place on February 22, 2026, and hopes to exceed the previous record of 272 trucks, as drivers from across the region come together […]
Truck Driving Confirmed as Australia’s Most Dangerous Occupation
A sobering report released by Safe Work Australia has confirmed what many in the transport industry already know. Truck driving remains the most deadly occupation in Australia. Over the 10-year period to 2023, a total of 430 truck drivers lost their lives due to work-related injuries. That is 430 people who went to work and […]