Who’s Liable? A Guide to the Chain of Responsibility in Load Restraint
If you’ve ever assumed that load restraint is “the driver’s job,” it’s time for a rethink. Under Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), responsibility for a safely restrained load doesn’t sit with one person — it’s shared across everyone who has a hand in getting that load onto the truck …
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Why Tegral Pallet Angles Last Longer Than Standard Alternatives
In transport, small pieces of equipment can make a big difference. Pallet angles may not be the biggest item in a fleet’s load restraint setup, but they play an important role in protecting freight, protecting straps and helping drivers restrain loads more effectively. The problem is, not all pallet angles …
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Checklist for August 1 HVNL Changes
Mark the date: the updated Heavy Vehicle National Law comes into effect on 1 August 2026, and the NHVR has confirmed there’s no grace period once it lands. If you run vehicles over 4.5 tonnes, now’s the time to get ahead of it. Here’s a quick checklist to work through …
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$7.2 Million Safety Upgrade Set for Hume Highway
Safety and maintenance works are set to begin on another section of the Hume Highway, with the NSW Government investing $7.2 million to improve conditions for motorists and freight operators travelling through Berremangra. The works will focus on a key stretch of the northbound carriageway between Bogolara Road and Cobbler …
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Fuel Excise Relief Extended: What It Means for Transport Operators
The Federal Government has announced a one-month extension of its fuel excise and Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge relief measures, providing temporary cost relief for trucking and logistics businesses amid ongoing global fuel market uncertainty. The original relief package was due to end on 30 June 2026. Instead, from 1 …
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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 …
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NHVR 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 …
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EOFY 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 …
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How 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 …
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Loading 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 …
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NHVR 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 …
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An 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 …
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Restraining 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 …
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Zero-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 …
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Larger 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 …
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