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The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has welcomed the passage of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amen...
26/11/2025

The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has welcomed the passage of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill through parliament.

NatRoad has welcomed the passage of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill through parliament.

The Federal Government has shelved its proposal to reduce speed limits on rural roads, after a groundswell of opposing p...
26/11/2025

The Federal Government has shelved its proposal to reduce speed limits on rural roads, after a groundswell of opposing public opinion.

The Federal Government has shelved its proposal to reduce speed limits on rural roads, after a groundswell of opposing public opinion. The Infrastructure and Transport Department recently opened consultations, as part of the proposal that was developed under the National Road Safety Action Plan, on....

The Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme needs to be reformed to deliver guaranteed road network access and more con...
26/11/2025

The Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme needs to be reformed to deliver guaranteed road network access and more consistent bridge assessments, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) heard.

The PBS scheme needs to be reformed to deliver guaranteed road network access and more consistent bridge assessments, the ATA heard.

Geotab and Swinburne University of Technology will partner to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation and skill...
26/11/2025

Geotab and Swinburne University of Technology will partner to strengthen collaboration in research, innovation and skills development across Australia’s transport and technology sectors.

Geotab and Swinburne University of Technology will partner to strengthen collaborations in research and innovation across Australia’s transport and technology sectors.

A recently announced proposal could see new ownership for Qube.
26/11/2025

A recently announced proposal could see new ownership for Qube.

A recently announced proposal could see new ownership for Qube.

Toll Group has deployed a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid truck into its fleet to support Origin Energy’s LPG cylinder deliv...
26/11/2025

Toll Group has deployed a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid truck into its fleet to support Origin Energy’s LPG cylinder delivery operations.

Toll Group has deployed a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid truck into its fleet to support Origin Energy’s LPG cylinder delivery operations.

The latest release of the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative will fund six new projects in N...
26/11/2025

The latest release of the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative will fund six new projects in New South Wales and Western Australia.

The latest release of the federal Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative will fund six new projects in NSW and WA.

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill has been passed by the Queensland Parliament, after being introduced on 26...
24/11/2025

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill has been passed by the Queensland Parliament, after being introduced on 26 August 2025.

The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill has been passed by the Queensland Parliament, after being introduced on 26 August 2025.

ZF’s new TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission is now proving its decarbonisation-led capabilities in real-world test conditions....
24/11/2025

ZF’s new TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission is now proving its decarbonisation-led capabilities in real-world test conditions.

ZF’s new TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission is now proving its decarbonisation-led capabilities in real-world test conditions.

Truck drivers can now rely on the ubiquity of videos to help navigate one of South Australia’s most notorious steep desc...
21/11/2025

Truck drivers can now rely on the ubiquity of videos to help navigate one of South Australia’s most notorious steep descent roads.

Truck drivers can now rely on the ubiquity of videos to help navigate one of South Australia’s most notorious steep descent roads.

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has awarded the esteemed Trish Pickering Award to Nola Bransgrove OAM.
20/11/2025

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has awarded the esteemed Trish Pickering Award to Nola Bransgrove OAM.

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has awarded the esteemed Trish Pickering Award to Nola Bransgrove OAM.

The board of TruckSafe, a not-for-profit trucking safety management system, has elected Graham Emery to the role of Vice...
20/11/2025

The board of TruckSafe, a not-for-profit trucking safety management system, has elected Graham Emery to the role of Vice Chair of the scheme.

The board of TruckSafe, a not-for-profit trucking safety management system, has elected Graham Emery to the role of Vice Chair of the scheme.

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