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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:

This week: an NTI-backed report confirms human factors—distraction, following distance and speed—cause most serious truck losses; September truck sales eased but supply is stabilising, with heavy duty still tight; the ATA urges consistent national licensing and hours-based paths to MC licences; and an AI assistant launches in telematics to surface safety and maintenance risks. Takeaways: strengthen driver coaching and fatigue controls, update sums insured and downtime cover, tighten licence checks and training records, and consider AI-enabled telematics to prevent losses and streamline claims.

EPISODE 768 | Insurance For Trucks Weekly Transport News Update | Fri, 10th Oct 2025

10 Oct 2025 | Paige Estritori

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Hello and welcome to Insurance For Trucks Weekly Transport News Update, Im Paige Estritori, its Thursday, 9 October 2025. First, a new NTI-backed study from the National Truck Accident Research Centre shows human factors still drive most major truck losses. Distraction, tailgating and speed top the list. For operators, that means doubling down on coaching, in‑cab distraction policies and fatigue controls. If you use telematics or dash cams, make sure youre capturing and acting on the data—good records can support smoother claims and help keep premiums competitive. Next up, September truck sales eased again. The Truck Industry Councils numbers show deliveries were down about 15% on last year, but supply is stabilising and the market is still historically strong. If youre planning replacements, lead times are improving in light and van segments, while heavy duty remains tighter. Update sums insured to todays replacement costs and review downtime cover so a claim doesnt park your cashflow. Meanwhile, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) shared roundtable feedback on licensing. Drivers want consistent national standards and an hours‑based path to multi‑combination licences, similar to South Australia. That points to stronger training, better record‑keeping and fairer entry for new drivers. For fleets, tighten licence checks, document competency, and align policies with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) obligations—clear evidence helps reduce incidents and speeds up claims. And finally, artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping into fleet management. A new AI assistant inside a major telematics platform lets you ask plain‑English questions about risk, maintenance and driver behaviour, with privacy controls kept within the providers system. Used well, it can flag rising idling, harsh events or service gaps before they become losses. Consider how this tech fits your safety program, and talk to your broker about how data supports risk mitigation across your cover. Thats the wrap. For tailored insurance for trucks, including cargo and downtime options with personal support, head to insurance-for-trucks.com.au.

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