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Insurance For Trucks Weekly Transport News Update

Each week, Insurance For Trucks brings a concise, trustworthy wrap of Australian transport and heavy-vehicle news. We sift industry headlines to highlight regulatory changes, NHVR updates, safety initiatives, claims and legal developments, market trends, and practical risk management insights. Expect a clear recap in minutes, context on what it means for operators and fleets, and pointers to stay compliant and minimise downtime. Stay informed, make better decisions, and keep your business moving—without wading through endless articles.

This Week:

ASIC will focus on pricing, claims and complaints in 2026, so fleets should tighten records and review processes with brokers. New insurer research says auto‑braking and other driver‑assistance tech arent yet delivering expected crash reductions, reinforcing training and calibration. Volkswagen launches an updated commercial range including an electric Transporter and refreshed Crafter, prompting operators to confirm insurance coverage for EV components and downtime. Fords service‑body standards program brings audited, warranty‑aligned fit‑outs that can reduce compliance and claims risk when modifications are declared.

EPISODE 881 | Insurance For Trucks Weekly Transport News Update | Fri, 14th Nov 2025

19 Nov 2025 | Paige Estritori

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Hello and welcome to Insurance For Trucks Weekly Transport News Update, Im Paige Estritori, and its Friday, 14 November 2025. First up, Australias corporate regulator says it will zero in next year on pricing, claims handling and complaints in general insurance. For truck operators and fleets, that means processes will face tighter scrutiny and timelines may be watched more closely. Keep repair quotes, photos and telematics records neat, and talk with your broker about how your current policy and procedures stack up so claims move smoothly without surprises. Meanwhile, fresh research from a major insurer says advanced driver‑assistance systems like auto‑braking arent yet delivering the road‑safety gains many expected. Great tech helps, but its not a silver bullet. Keep investing in driver training, fatigue management and regular calibration checks, and make sure your insurance for trucks reflects the actual safety features fitted and used across your fleet. On the vehicle front, Volkswagen has unveiled an updated commercial range, including an electric Transporter and a refreshed Crafter, with more plug‑in options flagged for next year. Supply is improving, which may prompt some replacement decisions. If youre considering EV vans or new safety suites, weigh payload, charging access and total operating cost, then confirm your transport insurance covers batteries, accessories and any downtime impacts during repairs. And Fords new program setting standards for service‑body builders aims to bring OEM‑level audits and aligned warranties to common ute and light‑truck fit‑outs. That lifts consistency and reduces grey areas on modifications. For fleets and owner‑operators, using certified converters and declaring all fit‑outs to your insurer can help avoid claim disputes and keep vehicles compliant and working. Thats the wrap. For clear guides and tailored options on insurance for trucks, head to insurance-for-trucks.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—stay safe on the road, and Ill see you next week.

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