There is a substantial industry in truck and trailer modifications that is not well understood. All the rigid trucks have a body fitted. Read more
Roads to recovery
The beginning of a new year provides the opportunity to both reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year and to set intentions for the year to come. Read more
Welcome to COVID normal
Last year was undoubtedly tough. Industry rose to the significant challenges of the bushfires only to be asked, almost immediately, to dig deep to counter the unprecedented challenges of COVID. Read more
Let’s rebound bigger and better in 2021
After the roller coaster year that was 2020, I hope this first issue of Prime Mover finds you back at work rested and reinvigorated, and that you found time to reconnect with family and friends after months of COVID-inspired restrictions and lockdowns. Read more
If it’s broke, then fix it — properly
In this very column exactly 12 months ago I discussed the then, upcoming National Transport Commission (NTC) review of the heavy vehicle pay as you go (PAYGO) charging system in Australia as requested by the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) Transport and Infrastructure Council. Read more
Resilience, flexibility, optimism as 2020 ends
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