Regulators have stepped up enforcement against sham contracting, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announcing increased scrutiny across several industries, including road freight. The two agencies issued a joint warning that trucking businesses found to be incorrectly classifying workers as independent contractors could face significant financial penalties. What Is […]
Truck drivers who regularly travel through Melbourne’s north-eastern freight corridors are being invited to share their views on the upcoming North East Link, with participants offered a $100 gift card for their time. The research is being conducted by market research firm EY Sweeney on behalf of the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority, as part of […]
A truck driver has been charged with six offences following a roadside intercept involving a B-double on Tweed Valley Way at Chinderah in northern New South Wales. The incident occurred at approximately 10am on March 10, when NSW Police Force officers stopped the vehicle for routine roadside testing and driver checks. The inspection was conducted […]
Heavy vehicle operators are being warned not to absorb rising fuel costs as diesel prices surge, with industry leaders saying doing so could threaten the viability of transport businesses across Australia. Recent global tensions have pushed diesel prices sharply higher, and the effects are already being felt at the bowser. For an industry already operating […]
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Victorian Transport Association (VTA) State Conference, with the event set to bring together transport operators, supply chain leaders, and policymakers for one of the most important industry gatherings of the year. The conference will run from 22–24 March 2026 at the Silverwater Resort in San Remo, Victoria, under […]
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 […]