An additional $43 million in Australian Government funding will go towards finishing the Bolivia Hill upgrade in NSW, following design and delivery challenges that were identified after construction commenced in 2018.
PBS Tyre Review well underway
Following recommendations by road safety expert Dr John de Pont in his Review of Tyre Management Practices in the Australian PBS System, the NHVR has begun extensive testing on a range of tyres used on Performance Based Standards combinations.
Two dozen new Isuzus for Glen Cameron Group
When Glen Cameron Group secured a new beverage contract, the company needed lots of trucks in a short space of time – and Isuzu answered the call with 24 Isuzu FSR 140-240s.
SA operator charged for engine remapping
An SA company has been charged by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) with a primary duty offence for allegedly remapping its heavy vehicle engines.
$10 million for road safety innovation
There will be $10 million up for grabs to help fund innovative research and technology developments aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing road trauma.
Full steam ahead for Brisbane Truck Show
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has announced that the Brisbane Truck Show will proceed as normal from May 13-16, 2021. Read more
Scania appoints new President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Scania has appointed Christian Levin as Scania’s new CEO and President, commencing his new role from May 1, 2021.
Truckies deliver 42 shipping containers to bushfire victims
A fleet of B-doubles, semi-trailers, sideloaders and tilt trays, among others, headed to Corryong, Victoria, to deliver the second part of the 42 shipping containers donated by the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Webb Dock, Melbourne. Read more
Victoria invests in new Hydrogen Hub
A new $10 million Swinburne University of Technology Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) will become a major national precinct to explore new hydrogen technologies, including clean energy vehicles and hydrogen storage containers.
QTA launches short course series for road transport
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has received funding for a two-year micro-credentialling initiative, under the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Micro-credentialing Pilots Program.