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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:

Paige recaps the week for truckies and fleets: diesel prices eased into December, offering cost relief; NHVR confirms limited office hours over 25 Dec–1 Jan and holiday curfews for oversize moves, so plan permits and schedules now; peak‑season parcels and freight are driving tighter delivery windows and higher compliance pressure, so use EWDs, manage fatigue, and consider flexible finance to add short‑term capacity. She closes by inviting listeners to truck-loan.com.au for calculators, comparisons, 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, 7 December 2025. First up, fuel costs. Diesel prices eased into December, with wholesale and pump averages slipping week on week. Thats welcome relief for owner‑drivers and fleets heading into the busy season. If you quote by kilometre or run fixed rates, review this months fuel assumptions and lock in supply when your local price dips. Lower running costs can improve service margins, and our calculators can help you test repayments and cash flow before you upgrade. Next up, holiday operating rules. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, or NHVR, has set Christmas and New Year arrangements. NHVR offices will run limited services from 25 December to 1 January, and several states apply oversize and over‑mass curfews; for example, Queensland restricts multi‑pilot moves from 19 December and most other oversize travel from 24 December through 2 January. If youre planning heavy haulage, check permit conditions, reschedule moves where needed, and brief customers early. If a standby truck or trailer would de‑risk your timetable, consider getting pre‑approval now so you can act quickly if capacity tightens. Meanwhile, peak‑season freight demand is surging and compliance pressure is rising with it. Fleets report tighter delivery windows and more real‑time tracking from customers, while drivers face longer hours in heat and holiday traffic. Keep fatigue management front and centre—electronic work diaries, or EWDs, and in‑cab alerts can help—but also balance payloads and layover plans so jobs stay legal and on time. If youre stretching existing assets, short‑term additions through flexible finance can bridge the spike without locking you into a long contract. Finally, a quick safety reminder for the week ahead. With more holidaymakers on the road, leave extra space, watch for variable speed limits around incidents, and keep your chain‑of‑responsibility paperwork tidy. Small steps reduce risk and downtime, which protects revenue and keeps lenders more comfortable with your profile when youre ready to buy. Thats the wrap. For tools to compare lenders, check repayments, and get a free eligibility check with no obligation, head to truck-loan.com.au. Safe travels, and Ill see you next Sunday.

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