An on-going multi-agency crackdown on sham contracting and alleged worker exploitation is shaping as the biggest operation of its kind the trucking industry has ever seen, said WA Senator Glenn Sterle.
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Date confirmed for commencement of amended HVNL
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has now confirmed the date that the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will come into play.
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Rail extension collapse puts more heat on the highways
The decision to scrap the long-planned Inland Rail extension to Brisbane must now trigger a major rethink of freight infrastructure priorities across the state, warns the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA).
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Police investigation underway after ‘frightening’ near-miss caught on dashcam
Dashcam footage of a truck and two motorcycle riders travelling on a rural road in southern Tasmania has been shared by Tasmania Police, in a bid to try and identify the parties involved.
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Vale Vincent Monahan, legend of the highway
We were very sad to learn of the passing of a true gentleman and respected transport identity when Tommy Buckle from Colac rang the other day, with the sad news that Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Monahan from Colac had passed away on May 5 after a short illness, aged 78.
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FleetPREDICT: A smart, wearable evolution in fatigue management
Fatigue remains one of the most complex safety risks in the heavy vehicle industry, with operators continuing to look for practical ways to identify fatigue risks earlier, supporting safer decision-making on the road.
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Operators brace for trucking industry shake-up
Industry leaders at TruckShowX have warned the Australian trucking industry is entering one of its most challenging and transformative periods, as operators grapple with rising costs, workforce shortages, sweeping technological change and the push toward decarbonisation.
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Truckies flock to popular NSW stop for homestyle feeds
Drivers have referred to the eatery at the Liberty Moorlands Roadhouse in NSW as the “trucker wagon” because they say it serves up good food.
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Federal budget fails to match Queensland freight challenge
The 2026–27 Federal Budget delivers some positive reforms for Queensland’s freight sector, but ultimately falls short of the scale of investment needed to support the rapidly growing freight task and supply chain demands, says the state’s peak trucking body.
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How HVNL fatigue reforms will impact operators
Under the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), expected to commence from August 1, 2026, a range of fatigue-related reforms are being introduced, aimed at improving safety outcomes and providing greater flexibility for industry.
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