'No More to Give': Rural Transporters Fight Increased Road User Charges

'No more to give': rural transporters fight increased road user charges

Central Victorian livestock transporters call to scrap 6% road charge hike, citing financial strain and industry closures.

Peak trucking bodies slam proposed increase to heavy vehicle charges

NatRoad is calling for the increase to be capped at inflation for 2026–27. Image: A2Z AI/stock.adobe.com The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has rejected a fourth consecutive 6 per cent increase in heavy vehicle charges  proposed for the next financial year. Speaking in support of the ATA's submission to the National Transport Commission's (NTC) consultation on heavy vehicle charges, ATA CEO Mathew Munro has warned that the industry is at …

Truck fuel charge hike could hit households before it hits budgets

Image: Jessie/stock.adobe.comAustralia’s trucking industry is warning that a proposed increase to the heavy vehicle road user charge could have consequences far beyond the freight sector, with consumers likely to feel the impact at the supermarket checkout. NatRoad has lodged a submission to the National Transport Commission opposing a proposed six per cent increase to the heavy vehicle road user charge for 2026–27. If approved, the charge paid …

'No more to give': Rural transporters fight increased road user charges

ALRTA opposes a 6pc rise in road user charges, urging transparency as rural operators face increasing strain.

NatRoad warns Road User Charge increase will cost consumers, drive businesses to the wall

Australian families could pay more for groceries and everyday essentials if governments push ahead with a proposed increase to truck fuel charges which is already pushing freight businesses to the brink, the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) warns. NatRoad has lodged a submission to the National Transport Commission opposing a proposed six per cent increase to the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge for 2026–27 – double the rate of inflat…

NatRoad warns of cost hikes with RUC increase - PowerTorque

Heavy duty trucks used for the transport of goods across Australia could face big hikes in fuel charges under a proposed RUC. Image: JavierBallesteriLegua/stock.adobe.com.Australians could pay more for groceries and everyday essentials if governments proceed with a proposed increase to truck fuel charges, the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) said.  The peak body for transport owner operators said the Road User Charge on trucks is al…