The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced a new win for productivity in the transport industry, with South Australia streamlining its oversize overmass (OSOM) permits required on key routes.
Alongside
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NatRoad urges industry to cut the red tape on access permits
In four short years, heavy vehicle access permits could largely become a thing of the past.
NatRoad has proposed slashing 90 per cent of heavy vehicle access permits by 2028 in a submission to the National
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Queensland Police makes road safety plea after tragic start to 2025
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user, including heavy vehicle operators, to re-evaluate their driving behaviours after a disastrous start to the year for the state’s road toll.
So
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Nation debates heavy vehicle licensing changes
As the Australian truck industry heads into another year, there are plenty of challenges rearing their head. From productivity, safety and fatigue issues, to law reforms, the industry has no shortage of
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TWU condemns Transurban heavy vehicle toll hike
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has responded to Transurban’s latest toll road price increases for Sydney roads, condemning the company for the hike.
The New South Wales branch of the TWU says Transurban
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“Game-changer” Melbourne livestock tunnel trial underway
The Victorian government’s livestock truck tunnel trial is officially underway in Melbourne, with livestock trucks able to use CityLink tunnels as part of a 12-month trial.
From January 1, livestock
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NHVR releases code of best practice for grape and wine transport sector
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Wine Industry Code of Practice, aimed at ensuring safe and compliant transport of grapes and wine throughout the supply chain.
NHVR Acting
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New regulator unveiled for New Vehicle Efficiency Standard introduction
The federal government has confirmed a regulator has been established to support the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Act that comes into place from January 1, 2025.
When the Act comes into place,
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Preparing drivers and business for fatigue management compliance this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, the transport industry faces increased pressures—longer hours, tighter deadlines and heightened risks on the roads. Fatigue management becomes more critical than ever
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Truck driver skills officially recognised on Australian classification
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has moved to recognise the skills of Australia’s truck drivers in its new classification of occupations by listing the occupation as a level four skill.
The
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