It’s difficult to believe ten months have passed since early March, when the VTA hosted its annual conference with over 200 VTA members at Phillip Island. Read more
Time for action, not more talk
The Australian Federal Government has a mandate to align with international regulations wherever practical — in particular European regulations. Read more
Welcome to COVID normal
Governments and industry came together during the COVID-19 crisis in ways that few could have ever imagined let alone predicted. Read more
Where to next for PBS?
The Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme continues to go from strength to strength. Read more
Keeping the cooling system cool
The table shows an energy balance for a commercial diesel engine based upon tests. Read more
Controlling the risks
Risk is probably the driest subject you could read about in a truck magazine. Read more
Moving toward a truly national system
As we approach the end of the year, a year that was unlike anything we could have anticipated, I’ve been reflecting on the priorities that lie at the heart of what we do at the NHVR. Read more
Australia can power its way out of COVID-19 recession
The Federal Government commitment of $1.5 billion to revitalise Australian manufacturing through the COVID-19 recovery is welcome and timely. Read more
Government putting the brakes on truck safety
I outlined a few months ago in this very column, that the introduction of new Australian Design Rule (ADR) regulations for heavy vehicle safety and environmental standards had sadly slowed noticeably over the past decade. Read more
Consumers will pay for industrial action at the wharves
The sudden spate of industrial action at wharves around Australia in recent months should be of immense concern to every Australian. Read more