Sham contracting is no longer a minor issue in our industry – it has become a systemic problem that threatens workers, businesses and road safety. Across Australia, some operators are misclassifying
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What are the hidden costs of a fuel charge hike for owner drivers?
The proposed six per cent increase to the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge isn’t just a number on a page – it’s a real cost that will hit owner-drivers, small fleets and their businesses hard.
The
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NatRoad: long road ahead for HVNL review
Incremental amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) have been endorsed by the Queensland State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee, following six years of extensive industry consultation
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NatRoad calls for Safety Management Systems to work for operators in HVNL review
The long-awaited Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Amendment Bill 2025 has landed in Queensland Parliament after a six-year review process that promised reform but has ultimately delivered incremental
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NatRoad urges government to “get road charging right”
We have an opportunity at the moment to make sure that, in the future, the trucking industry pays a road charge which is equitable for all operators and rewards productivity. At the same time, we need
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NatRoad: Consider all options on licensing reform
Reforms to Australia’s heavy vehicle licensing system are long overdue. While we are starting to see some welcome progress, with options for a nationally standardised training and licensing framework
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NatRoad – Truck driver shortages are a ticking time bomb
Discussions within the road transport industry often lead to talk about a shortage of truck drivers, and research shows the time bomb is already ticking, with real potential for a worsening crisis. As
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NatRoad calls on government to control costs for owner-operators
With talk on the world stage about economic instability, the potential consequences for our country, and in turn our industry, is uncertain. It is difficult to predict the effect of global economic shifts
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NatRoad launches first aid training options at truck show
For many of us, saving a life could be the most important thing we’ll ever do. So, if the situation arises, it’s best to be prepared.
Unfortunately, even though 33 per cent of Australian adults recently
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NatRoad calls for holistic safety approach to improve industry
Road safety is a vital priority for those working in the trucking industry, and government planning should reflect this. With the rising number of road incidents and 1,324 lives lost on Australian roads
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