May 2025 Newsletter
Dear colleagues, It’s with pleasure that I bring you the HVTT Forum newsletter for May 2025. On the eve of HVTT18, I’ll cover some key developments and activities which are shaping heavy vehicle transport and technology in this part of the world. A big thanks to my fellow board members from Australia and New Zealand for helping to compile this newsletter! National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework A key development which is being implemented by Austroads is the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework. The Framework aims to address inconsistencies in heavy vehicle driver licensing, enhance training quality nationally, and improve safety by: Strengthening driving skill and knowledge through redesigned learning and assessment requirements specific to each licence class, as well as setting minimum course lengths and minimum behind-the-wheel time. Introducing experience-based progression optionsenabling those drivers who can demonstrate driving and work experience to move to higher licence classes more rapidly. Strengthening... Read More