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Truck Loans Australia Weekly Road Transport News Briefing

Each week, we cut through the noise with a concise recap of the biggest stories shaping Australia’s road transport sector. Expect clear summaries on regulation changes, industry policy, freight demand, fuel and operating costs, safety updates, technology and equipment trends, and the small-business impacts that matter to drivers, fleets and contractors. Stay informed in minutes, with level-headed context and practical takeaways to help you plan the week ahead—reliable, repeatable, and ready every week.

This Week:

This week: diesel prices held near $1.81/L nationally, so refresh levies and cash‑flow plans. NHVRs 2026 Master Code shifts to activity‑based guidance across the Chain of Responsibility—use it to tighten safety documentation that lenders often review. Truck sales eased from record levels, improving choice, including late‑model used stock; secure pre‑approval to act quickly. The RBA lifted the cash rate to about 3.85%, and says inflation will stay higher for a while; compare lenders and pick a repayment profile that fits your workload. Visit truck‑loan.com.au for calculators and a free eligibility check.

Read Full Transcript:

Hello and welcome to Truck Loans Australia Weekly Road Transport News Briefing, Im Paige Estritori, and its Sunday, 22 February 2026. First, fuel costs. National retail diesel averaged about a dollar eighty‑one a litre for the week ending Sunday 15 February, with wholesale around a dollar sixty‑three. Thats broadly steady week on week. For operators, update your fuel levy and build that latest diesel number into bids and cash‑flow plans so repayments dont get squeezed. Next up, safety and compliance. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, or NHVR, has released the 2026 Master Code, the first major refresh since 2018. It shifts guidance to an activity‑based approach across the Chain of Responsibility, so its easier to map real‑world tasks—like scheduling, loading and site access—to practical risk controls under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Take the moment to tighten documentation; having clear policies and records can streamline finance applications when lenders ask how you manage safety. Meanwhile, the truck market has cooled from record highs. January deliveries were down on last year as the industry settles post‑Euro 6 Australian Design Rule changes and broader economic pressure. The upside is more choice, including late‑model used stock entering the market. If youre shopping, get a quick pre‑approval and compare structures so you can move fast when the right unit appears. And to the macro backdrop. Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to about three point eight five per cent and signalled inflation is likely to sit above target for a while, with the jobs market still resilient. Expect borrowing conditions to stay firm near term. The practical move is to compare lenders, run scenarios with our calculator, and choose a repayment profile that matches your work cycles—without overcommitting. Thats the wrap. For tools, calculators and a free eligibility check, head to truck‑loan.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—drive safe, and Ill see you next week.

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