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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For years, South Australian operators have been stuck in the slow lane — buried under paperwork, permits, and approvals just to move freight from A to B. That changes now. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT), and local governments have teamed up to roll out major […]
A major win for South Australia’s freight and livestock industries — the new Cooper Creek Barge is now officially open, restoring access along one of the state’s most critical outback transport routes. The $27.4 million barge, jointly funded by the state and federal governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, provides a safe, reliable crossing […]
Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is undergoing one of its biggest updates in years — and now is the time for drivers, operators, and industry professionals to have their say. Public consultation is now open on four key areas of the updated HVNL currently before the Queensland Parliament: These proposed updates are designed to […]
The heavy vehicle industry is voicing strong concerns over proposed amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that introduce a new “fit to drive” duty — a change many believe could create serious uncertainty and added pressure for drivers already operating under strict compliance obligations. Under the draft amendments, drivers would be required to […]