National Transport Commission Archives

Tony McMullan, Truck Industry Council CEO.

Zero Emission Trucks and Road User Charging

In early 2020, just before the world and Australia faced the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Transport Commission (NTC) undertook a review of heavy vehicle pay as you go (PAYGO) charging fees in Australia at the request of, the then named, Transport and Infrastructure Council within the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). Read More

Tony McMullanSeptember 30, 2022, 12:42 pmFebruary 16, 2023

Report shows Australian emissions flatlining despite EV sales

According to the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) yearly report, increased sales of SUVs and Utes are tempering Australia’s overall improvement in reducing tailpipe emissions. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2022, 11:09 amSeptember 21, 2022

NTC decision on working hours welcomed

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz has welcomed the decision by the National Transport Commission (NTC), to not pursue a reduction of weekly working hours for truck drivers.
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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 10:51 amNovember 11, 2021

NTC heavy vehicle law review labelled an epic failure

The National Transport Commission has failed in its attempt to deliver an effective and meaningful review of the National Heavy Vehicle Law according to West Australian Labor Senator Glenn Sterle.
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Staff WriterOctober 29, 2021, 10:55 amOctober 29, 2021

ATA announces new CEO

The Australian Trucking Association has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.
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Staff WriterAugust 31, 2021, 12:43 pmAugust 31, 2021

Tesla joins industry in questioning Australian truck dimensions

Calls made by Tesla for Australia to ease its vehicle-size limits has reignited the debate around truck regulations with fears they will prohibit uptake of imported low-emission commercial vehicles.
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Staff WriterMarch 29, 2021, 5:11 pmApril 1, 2021

How to solve the problem of supplier modifiers

There is a substantial industry in truck and trailer modifications that is not well understood. All the rigid trucks have a body fitted.
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Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2021, 3:15 pmFebruary 8, 2021

Updated guidelines for automated vehicle trials available now

The National Transport Commission (NTC) and Austroads have released an updated edition of Guidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2020, 10:23 amDecember 9, 2020