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Safe Freight Mate PowerTorque Magazine · 18 August 2026

Isuzu backs Variety Victoria Bash — industry support with a community focus

Isuzu Australia and Ballarat Isuzu are increasing support for the 2026 Variety Victoria Bash, a well-known charity motoring event in Victoria. It is not a rule change or enforcement issue, but it shows practical industry backing for community causes that many transport workers already support through local events and fundraisers.

CoR Intel Weekly NHVR Latest News · 18 August 2026

NHVR warns Queensland rural heavy vehicle deaths have increased, sharpening scrutiny on shared road safety controls

The NHVR said deaths from heavy vehicle crashes on Queensland’s rural roads have increased and used the warning to call for shared responsibility across the road network. The announcement links the rise in fatalities to rural road risk and places attention on how transport activities are planned, scheduled and carried out in regional Queensland.

Safe Freight Mate Safe Freight Mate · 11 August 2026

Know when tired has turned into fatigue before it bites

This piece draws a hard line between being tired and being fatigued, and that matters in a truck. Once you are yawning repeatedly, fighting heavy eyes, drifting in the lane or cannot clearly remember the last few kilometres, your reaction time and judgement are already slipping. On the road, that is when small misses turn into a crash risk.

CoR Intel Weekly NHVR Latest News · 11 August 2026

NHVR uses podcast milestone to expand industry-facing safety and compliance messaging

The NHVR announced a new milestone for its What’s Your 20? podcast on 4 August 2026, marking continued growth of the regulator’s audio channel for heavy vehicle industry information. The podcast is being used to distribute safety, education and regulatory content to drivers and transport businesses, adding another direct communication channel for NHVR guidance and campaign material.

CoR Intel Weekly NHVR Latest News · 11 August 2026

NHVR launches level crossing campaign that sharpens rail-crossing risk controls for heavy vehicle operations

The NHVR launched the "Don’t Risk the Rails" level crossing safety campaign on 10 August 2026 to address safety risks where heavy vehicles interact with the rail network. The campaign puts renewed focus on driver behaviour and route risk at level crossings, particularly for freight tasks where vehicle length, mass and stopping distance affect crossing safety.

CoR Intel Weekly Trailer Magazine · 4 August 2026

WA extends two road train productivity measures

The Western Australian Government has extended two freight productivity measures aimed at keeping supply chains moving and supporting the road transport sector. According to Trailer Magazine, the changes relate to road train access and productivity settings in the state.

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