In the year 2000 Europe introduced the Euro III regulation for trucks and busses.
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Supply chain sovereignty essential for maintaining living standards
The VTA was pleased to host over 180 members and transport industry participants at its recent State Conference, where a variety of speakers addressed delegates on the topic of What’s in Front of the Transport Industry.
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National consistency for electric vehicles and road pricing in Australia
Electric and hydrogen vehicles are the future of Australia’s supply chain economy.
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The next ten years
I will be brave and try to predict the trends that will shape the road transport industry over the next ten years. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our industry is unclear. I will focus on what I see as long-term trends.
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2020 challenged us in ways we could never have imagined
Last year began with the historic bushfires that swept the eastern seaboard and Kangaroo Island, tragically affecting rural locations and the air quality in our metropolitan cities; and was followed immediately by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected every aspect of our lives.
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Jurisdictions must get on board Freight Movement Protocol
At the time of writing this column, Australia is at a seminal moment in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Net zero
The term ‘Net Zero Emission’ has been getting a lot of coverage in recent times and it is a term that will undoubtedly gain even more airplay as we move to the next federal election, whenever that might be.
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A National operating standard supports the HVNL to enhance safety and productivity outcomes
ALC members have long-argued that the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) should require operators to advise the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) where vehicles are garaged to limit the incident of ‘phoenixing’ in the industry and to prove that a nominated amount of capital is available to the business.
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A problem shared is a problem halved
The global pandemic reaffirmed the importance of our national supply chains and the vital role our transport drivers play to connect our communities with essential goods.
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HVNL Review – a rare opportunity to deliver modern regulation
The Australian economy is highly reliant on road freight compared with our international counterparts. This highlights the critical reliance our communities and industries have on a safe and efficient road transport sector.
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