The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is introducing the new General Safety Accreditation (GSA) scheme from 1 July 2026, setting a higher standard for how heavy vehicle operators manage safety and compliance. What does this mean for your business? Why is early preparation is critical? How can LATUS support you in turning this new requirement into a practical and competitive advantage?

Zero-emission vehicles are transforming fleets across Australia and New Zealand as companies scramble to cut emissions: but with new technology comes new risk. Transitioning to ZEV isn’t just about buying different vehicles, it’s about updating policies, training, and safety systems to match.

We’ve all seen it: the annual compliance course that everyone dreads and nobody remembers. It ticks a box, but it rarely changes behaviour. Compliance training fails when it’s treated as an event, not a culture.

Every fleet generates a mountain of data - vehicle telematics, fuel records, service logs, driver behaviour, incident reports. But few operators use that information effectively. When analysed correctly, fleet data isn’t just numbers: it’s a roadmap to reducing risk and saving money.

Audits are meant to drive improvement: not collect dust on a shelf. Yet, many organisations complete audits, file the reports away, and move on until next year. The real value comes from what happens after the audit: the follow-through.

Every year brings new safety or compliance changes, and each one adds another layer of responsibility for transport, fleet, and logistics operators. Whether it’s new fatigue limits, emissions standards, or vehicle maintenance requirements, staying ahead of regulation isn’t just smart, it’s essential for risk control and business continuity.

The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) is often misunderstood, but it’s one of the most important frameworks in the logistics and transport world. It’s not just about drivers or vehicles; it’s about accountability across the entire chain of command. If you influence how goods are loaded, scheduled, or delivered, you’re part of the chain.

Compliance is one of those things that rarely makes the news when done well, but can make headlines when it fails. For fleet operators, compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about protecting people, keeping vehicles on the road, and safeguarding your company’s reputation. Yet, even the best-run fleets can fall into the same traps time and again. Let’s look at five common areas where compliance could do with a bit of uplift.