“We are urging the Baillieu Government not to dither like the previous Government, but to work closely with the road transport industry to deliver much needed on-road productivity reforms that will benefit the State,” said VTA CEO, Philip Lovel AM.
According to the VTA, former Victorian Minister for Roads & Ports in the Brumby Government, Tim Pallas, failed to deliver safe and efficient road access for innovative heavy vehicle combinations to boost flagging economic productivity in Victoria.
The VTA said this in response to a statement by Tim Pallas that stated the Baillieu Government has a ‘secret plan’ to allow ‘monster trucks’ to gain access to Victorian roads that ‘could devastate the quality of life of many local communities’.
“The Baillieu Government has the opportunity to correct the failures of the previous Government, and we are confident that it will do so in collaboration with the industry and the community,” said Mr Lovel.
The VTA wants the Victorian Government to move past the ‘trial’ stage and to roll out efficient access for Higher Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) based PBS approval and appropriate route and road infrastructure assessment.
“The road transport industry is as concerned about road safety as the general public,” added Mr Lovel.
“Super B-doubles and A-doubles that meet PBS are a safer vehicle option than normal semi-trailers and B-doubles. They have better braking systems, front and side underrun protection, and good roll stability and tracking performance. Also, they will be towed by Euro IV prime movers that emit less greenhouse gas emissions, and are driven by drivers with years of experience in handling multi-combination vehicles.”
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