https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news Road freight finance, NHVR compliance, fuel tax credit news and digital twin insights for Australian transport operators. en-au https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/isuzu-recall-nhvr-safety-action-livestock-osom-delays-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/isuzu-recall-nhvr-safety-action-livestock-osom-delays-weekly-wrap Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT Isuzu has recalled 3,710 MY25 F Series trucks over a software issue, the NHVR has held an operator to account over serious safety failures, livestock carriers say predicted OSOM delays on NSW freight corridors have arrived, and the new heavy haulage association wants a 'green-tick' depot auditing system. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fatigue-management-small-fleets-2026-accreditation-changes https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fatigue-management-small-fleets-2026-accreditation-changes Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT A practical guide to fatigue-management duties, training, monitoring and non-compliance for Australian owner-operators and small heavy vehicle fleets — including the 2026 move from NHVAS fatigue modules to ACA–Fatigue. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/telematics-fleet-finance-operations-guide https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/telematics-fleet-finance-operations-guide Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT What telematics is, the data it provides, how to use it in finance and operations, what to look for in a system, and the current TCA-approved provider register — in plain English. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/greenfreight-logging-ends-heavy-haulage-association-nhvr-hvnl-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/greenfreight-logging-ends-heavy-haulage-association-nhvr-hvnl-weekly-wrap Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT Greenfreight has ended logging operations and issued redundancy notices after losing a major contract, a new national heavy haulage association launched in Melbourne with permit reform in its sights, and the NHVR published answers to key HVNL reform questions alongside fatigue and Melbourne Market compliance pushes. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fuel-cost-recovery-return-osom-warning-biosecurity-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fuel-cost-recovery-return-osom-warning-biosecurity-weekly-wrap Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT The Fair Work Commission has moved towards restoring fuel-cost recovery obligations for owner-drivers and small fleets, the NHVR has warned operators to check OSOM permit conditions after ongoing breaches in Central Queensland, and proposed biosecurity reforms could leave livestock drivers carrying penalties of up to $11,000. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/card-surcharge-ban-harvest-season-qta-funding-backflip-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/card-surcharge-ban-harvest-season-qta-funding-backflip-weekly-wrap Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT Card surcharges are banned nationwide from 1 October 2026 — including on NHVR infringement payments and on B2B invoices — the NHVR has pressed harvest season compliance in VIC and SA, and the QTA welcomed a federal backflip on disaster recovery funding. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/double-demerits-dp-world-delays-sinotruk-recall-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/double-demerits-dp-world-delays-sinotruk-recall-weekly-wrap Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT Double demerit points are running in NSW and ACT over the Labour Day long weekend, container trucks are queuing at DP World terminals in Melbourne and Brisbane, Sinotruk has recalled 79 prime movers, and a $60 million intermodal terminal has opened at Kewdale in Perth. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/ata-future-leaders-qld-road-works-natroad-awards-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/ata-future-leaders-qld-road-works-natroad-awards-weekly-wrap Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT The ATA unveiled the eight participants in its 2026 Future Leaders Forum, QTA flagged road works on the Warrego Highway and across Wide Bay Burnett, fleet investment stories from Ausway and Offroad Trucks Australia show where the industry is heading, and NatRoad opened its 2026 awards nominations. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/school-holiday-safety-ruok-qta-awards-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/school-holiday-safety-ruok-qta-awards-weekly-wrap Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT The NHVR is urging drivers to share the road these school holidays, the QTA crowned the winners of its 2026 Road Freight Industry Awards in Brisbane, and the federal government opened a $26 million TRACK round alongside a new heavy vehicle advisory panel. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/queensland-freight-plan-electric-trucks-bridge-strike-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/queensland-freight-plan-electric-trucks-bridge-strike-weekly-wrap Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT Queensland released a five-year freight plan with 70 actions, Centurion backed a $137 million electric truck charging network in WA, and a GPS not suitable for heavy vehicles was blamed for an Adelaide bridge strike. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/rest-area-funding-relocation-wages-fatigue-training-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/rest-area-funding-relocation-wages-fatigue-training-weekly-wrap Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT The Federal Government announced $9 million for new heavy vehicle rest areas, truck relocation drivers are still being underpaid eight years after the Award ruling, and fatigue management training units have been updated for the HVNL. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/ata-fuel-cost-sham-contracting-executive-responsibility-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/ata-fuel-cost-sham-contracting-executive-responsibility-weekly-wrap Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT The ATA is urging the Fair Work Commission to revive the fuel cost recovery order, sham contracting is costing drivers millions, a court outcome reinforces executive responsibility under the HVNL, and the VTA sets its Victorian election priorities. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/worker-exodus-acfs-administration-fuel-security-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/worker-exodus-acfs-administration-fuel-security-weekly-wrap Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT New research warns 44% of transport workers may leave the industry within five years, ACFS Port Logistics entered external administration, and the government opened a fuel security consultation. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/rural-road-deaths-hva-tools-level-crossing-campaign-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/rural-road-deaths-hva-tools-level-crossing-campaign-weekly-wrap Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT Fatal heavy vehicle crashes on rural roads have jumped nationally, the NHVR released two digital tools to help operators transition to the HVA scheme, and a new level crossing safety campaign launched during Rail Safety Week. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-week-one-penalties-bridge-works-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-week-one-penalties-bridge-works-weekly-wrap Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT The amended HVNL has been live for one week. Vehicle Standards penalties are now $6,000, Queensland bridge works are shifting permit conditions, and the driver shortage data keeps worsening. What changed and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-live-fuel-tax-jump-kenworth-90000-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-live-fuel-tax-jump-kenworth-90000-weekly-wrap Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT The amended Heavy Vehicle National Law is now in effect, diesel taxes rise from today, and Australian manufacturing has a new milestone. What changed, what it means, and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-august-2026-payday-super-fuel-security-weekly-wrap https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/hvnl-august-2026-payday-super-fuel-security-weekly-wrap Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT Twelve days out from the biggest heavy vehicle law change in a decade: the amended HVNL starts 1 August, Payday Super is already in your pay runs, and NSW is moving on fuel security. What changed, what it means, and what to do. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/chain-of-responsibility-what-every-transport-operator-must-know https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/chain-of-responsibility-what-every-transport-operator-must-know Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, safety isn't just the driver's job. Everyone in the supply chain shares a legal duty — including you, your schedulers and your customers. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fuel-tax-credits-getting-every-cent-at-bas-time https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/fuel-tax-credits-getting-every-cent-at-bas-time Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT Most fleets claim fuel tax credits — few claim them properly. Two different rates, apportioned usage and quarterly rate changes mean real money leaks out of lazy BAS prep. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/nhvr-fatigue-management-and-ewds-explained https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/nhvr-fatigue-management-and-ewds-explained Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT Standard Hours, BFM, AFM, work diaries and electronic work diaries — the fatigue framework in plain English, and what to weigh up before going electronic. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/workcover-transport-businesses-drivers-contractors-sham-contracting https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/workcover-transport-businesses-drivers-contractors-sham-contracting Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT Workers compensation is compulsory for your employed drivers — but the contractor-versus-employee question is where transport businesses get burnt twice. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/payroll-tax-thresholds-for-growing-fleets https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/payroll-tax-thresholds-for-growing-fleets Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT Payroll tax is the growth tax nobody budgets for. Cross your state's wages threshold without planning and you'll meet registration, grouping and back-payment all at once. https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/what-a-digital-twin-sees-that-your-p-and-l-cant https://www.byndigitaltwin.com.au/news/what-a-digital-twin-sees-that-your-p-and-l-cant Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT A P&L tells you what happened last month. A digital twin tells you what each lane earns, what a fuel spike costs, and what breaks if you buy that truck.