Heavy vehicles
To assist the growing freight task the Department of Transport and Main Roads offers services to operators wishing to use innovative and more productive vehicles than are generally permitted on the road network.
Balancing the needs of industry against the impacts of heavy vehicles on the road network and the community, our Heavy Vehicle Management Division, provides various access and permit schemes to operators wishing to utilise these arrangements.
Working with other agencies, local government and industry, we focus on developing effective and practical policies that provide safe and freight-efficient outcomes for Queensland's heavy vehicle road users. The department works closely with national agencies, such as the National Transport Commission, on important issues aimed at ensuring industry is well placed to meet the challenges of the road freight sector in a growing economy.
The following links below provide more detailed information on heavy vehicle access and heavy vehicle permit schemes managed by the department.
During major infrastructure upgrades, the movement of high and wide loads may be restricted. Follow this link for information on high and wide load restrictions due to major road works.
Last updated: 01 October 2009
