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The latest truck sales data is in for June, with the newest numbers seeing a spike in mid-year sales despite still falling below last year’s levels. The June Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark data recorded 4,172 sales made in June, seeing a spike compared to recent months but falling below the 4,888 sales made this time last year.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has called on all operators to review safety practices following the prosecution of a Sydney-based earthmoving company over a fatal collision in 2021. The incident involved a heavy vehicle driver colliding with a light vehicle, with the investigation revealing the driver had suffered significant health issues for several years.

MegaTrans is set to return to Melbourne this September, with a raft of new-look features and a conference program built around the real-world pressures and opportunities reshaping Australia’s freight and logistics sector. A major part of MegaTrans 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre is the inaugural Operator Hub – presented by Geotab, giving Australian transport, logistics and freight companies the opportunity to showcase their leading services and features.

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched a trial of two Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at a mine-site demonstration in Western Australia’s Pilbara. Following three months of on-site testing at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine, the businesses say the trial is showing progress and reflects an industry effort to tackle the complex challenge of lowering greenhouse gas emissions across large-scale mining operations.

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on the Fair Work Commission to revive its fuel cost recovery order and keep it in place until September 3. In a submission to the Commission, the ATA says the requirement in the order to adjust freight rates has ceased to apply because the weekly national average terminal gate price of diesel has fallen below the $2.00 per litre threshold in the order.

Global connected vehicle technology supplier Geotab has launched a new telematics tool to bring predictive AI and 360-degree visibility to fleet safety. The new GO Focus Pro AI-powered dash cam is officially available in Australia and New Zealand, with the latest addition to the GO Focus family is designed to help fleets reduce risk, improve driver safety and prevent collisions through AI-powered coaching and predictive risk detection.

IVECO Australia has capped off an extensive new model development and launch phase by introducing major upgrades across its range of vans and trucks. The updates provides prospective owners with greater productivity, efficiency and safety, coupled with lower total cost of ownership benefits.

Logistics and supply chain event MegaTrans has announced the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria (RFDS Victoria) as its official charity partner to bring together Australia’s transport, logistics and supply chain sectors to support vital healthcare services for remote, rural and regional communities. As Australia’s largest integrated transport and logistics exhibition and conference, MegaTrans recognises the critical role the industry plays in connecting communities.

Transport peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has welcomed the NSW government’s confirmation that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the new Mitchells Causeway crossing and providing a timeline for the reopening of the Great Western Highway.

Trailer brand Freighter Group has announced two key appointments to its senior leadership team, with a national sales manager and general manager revealed. In the wake of the recent appointment of Michael Temminghoff as CEO, Freighter Group has appointed Rick Halliwell as its new national sales manager, while Brad Lane transitions from SA dealer manager to the new position of general manager of sales excellence and marketing.