Publications

The annual report provides a detailed review of Austroads&rsquo

The freight industry is critical to the economy, and for many sectors it is heavy vehicles that underpin freight movements and prosperity. The average age of trucks in Australia and New Zealand is among the highest in the developed world. The oldest…

This report investigates policy options for reducing the harmful effects of the oldest trucks operating on Australian and New Zealand roads. Aged trucks impose a financial burden on the community through their effects on human health and the…

The annual report provides a detailed review of each Austroads Program as well as the projects completed and progressed during the year. At a glance, in 2019-20 Austroads: invested $10.5 million in research managed 110 projects, completing 43 during…

The annual report provides a detailed review of each Austroads Program as well as the projects completed and progressed during the year. At a glance, in 2018-19 Austroads: invested $10.4 m in our roads related research work program undertook work in…

Heavy vehicle rest areas (HVRAs) are provided to help heavy vehicle drivers manage fatigue and comply with driving hours regulation. To aid road managers in this task, Austroads has produced 

This webinar, presented on 14 February 2019, provides an overview of the Austroads Guidelines for the Provision of Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Facilities.

The annual report provides a detailed review of the strategic focus of each Austroads Program as well as the projects completed and progressed during the year. At a glance, in 2017-18 Austroads: invested $10.8m in our roads related research work…

This report reviews the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework and its adoption or otherwise by states and territories.

The annual report provides a detailed review of the strategic focus of each Austroads Program as well as the projects completed and progressed during the year.