Why E-Track and F-Track Straps Are Rated Lower Than Regular Straps
If you’ve ever bought a set of e-track or f-track straps and noticed the Lashing Capacity is lower than a standard ratchet strap of the same webbing width, you’re not imagining things, and the reason matters a lot for load restraint compliance. The short answer: it’s not just the strap …
Read MoreNHVR and NTC Release Statutory Instruments Ahead of HVNL Changes
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and National Transport Commission (NTC) have released a series of statutory instruments that support the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), which is due to commence on 1 August 2026. These statutory instruments provide the detailed standards, requirements, and guidance that sit behind the …
Read MoreEOFY Fleet Checklist: What to Repair, Replace, or Upgrade
June is here, and for transport managers across Australia, that means one thing: it’s time to take a hard look at your fleet before the financial year wraps up. Whether you’ve got budget left to spend or you’re planning ahead for FY26, the end of financial year is one of …
Read MoreHow the HVNL Fatigue Reforms Will Impact Heavy Vehicle Operators
The Australian transport industry is preparing for one of the biggest fatigue-management changes in years, with the amended Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) expected to commence in July 2026. The reforms aim to improve road safety while also giving operators more flexibility in how fatigue risks are managed across different …
Read MoreLoading Plans: Taking the Guesswork Out of Load Restraint
A well-restrained load doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through planning, consistency, and having clear processes in place before the truck even leaves the yard. The NHVR’s Load Restraint Guide 2025 highlights loading plans as one of the most effective ways businesses can improve load restraint compliance, safety, and operational …
Read MoreNHVR Fast-Tracks Higher Mass Limits for Heavy Vehicle Operators
The NHVR is fast-tracking higher mass limits for heavy vehicles, letting operators carry more without extra compliance hoops, and it could arrive as soon as May 2026. Australia’s freight sector has faced no shortage of headwinds in recent years. Supply chain pressures, rising costs, and surging demand have left operators …
Read MoreAn Update from the NHVR CEO
NHVR CEO Nicole Rosie has penned an article for Big Rigs laying out a clear shift in how the NHVR plans to approach enforcement, and if you’re running a compliant operation, there’s a lot to like here. The piece opens with a refreshingly candid acknowledgement: the industry has been consistent in its …
Read MoreRestraining Precast Concrete Panels and Beams
Precast concrete elements – wall panels, tilt-up slabs, bridge beams – are a routine part of construction logistics, but they’re far from routine to transport. The weights involved are substantial, the shapes are awkward, and the forces acting on a load during a typical road journey are enough to cause …
Read MoreZero-Interest Loans Open for Trucking Operators Hit by Fuel Crisis
Australia’s beleaguered trucking industry has a new financial lifeline, zero-interest loans of up to $5 million, available from today through six major banks. The federal government has unlocked funding through its $1 billion Economic Resilience Program, drawing from the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. Trucking has been classified as a …
Read MoreLarger Road Trains Get Green Light on WA Highway Under Trial Conditions
The Western Australian Government has announced a three-month trial allowing longer road trains on a key section of Great Northern Highway in the Wheatbelt region. Triple-trailer road trains measuring 53.5 metres will now be able to travel between Wubin and Muchea on Great Northern Highway, provided they meet strict safety …
Read MoreHVNL Reform 2026: The Complete Guide to What Is Changing and How to Prepare
Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is undergoing its most significant overhaul since the law was introduced. The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025 passed Queensland Parliament in November 2025 without amendment, and the changes are expected to commence mid-2026. For fleet owners and operations managers, these reforms represent …
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Trucking Events in Australia 2026
There are always plenty of events to get involved with in the world of trucking. From charity convoys and truck shows to heritage displays and major industry conferences, these events bring the industry together like nothing else. Whether you’re a fleet owner, driver, supplier, or just someone who loves trucks, …
Read MoreSham Contracting in the Spotlight: What Transport Operators Should Know
In March 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) announced a renewed focus on sham contracting across several industries, including road freight and transport. With subcontracting widely used throughout the transport sector, this is an area many businesses are now paying closer attention to. This …
Read MoreMaxibinders vs Traditional Load Binders: Differences, Pros and Cons
When securing heavy loads such as steel, machinery, timber, and construction materials, chain binders (also known as ‘dogs’) remain one of the most widely used load restraint tools in the transport industry. Two common types are traditional load binders (lever binders) and maxibinders (ratchet binders). While both perform the same …
Read MoreHave Your Say on Proposed Changes to Heavy Vehicle Charges
Truck operators across Australia are being invited to provide feedback on a proposed new system for calculating heavy vehicle road charges. The National Transport Commission (NTC) is considering replacing the current Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) model with a Forward-Looking Cost Base (FLCB) model from 2027–28, pending approval from transport ministers later this …
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