Publications
The following is a list of publications for our transport industry customers. More publications can be found in the A–Z index.
If the publication you are seeking is not listed, contact us for further information.
Coal Transport Infrastructure in Queensland: Overview of Future Expansion
Queensland coal exports are growing rapidly in response to strong world demand for coal, particularly from the Asia Pacific region. Coal Transport Infrastructure in Queensland: Overview of Future Expansion demonstrates the commitment of government and industry being proactive in planning and making sound investment decisions to maximise the opportunities for Queensland and Australia.
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Guide help those involved in preparing shipping, loading, and transporting dangerous goods, so that they can implement legislative changes in their current operations.
On 1 March 2007, demerit points and fines were introduced for heavy vehicle drivers who commit logbook and driving-hour offences. Further information is contained in the heavy vehicle demerit point fact sheet.
Heavy vehicle guidelines—information bulletins and forms
Queensland Transport has established guidelines to help road transport industry operators comply with the law. The guidelines are based on the law, so they have the same authority as acts of parliament or regulations.
Modifications to light vehicles can be approved in three ways: minor, complex or specific modifications. The Motor vehicle modifications booklet provides legal and safety guidelines for people wishing to modify vehicles with a gross mass up to and including 4.5 tonnes from the manufacturer's original specifications. The guidelines also include motorbikes.
National compliance and enforcement bill
The Queensland Government is introducing new transport legislation based on the National Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2003. The chain of responsibility (COR) forum report from February 2006 is available.
National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS)
The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme has been developed to offer transport operators a means to voluntary comply with regulations. In order to become accredited to the scheme, operators must implement a system in their business that provides documentary and auditable evidence to prove they are complying with the standards.
Rail services and infrastructure
Information about Queensland Transport's role in providing rail services and infrastructure.
South East Queensland Intermodal Freight Terminal Study
Queensland Transport, along with the Department of Main Roads and State Development, Trade and Innovation, the Port of Brisbane Corporation and Queensland Rail Network Access, is conducting the South East Queensland Intermodal Freight Terminals Study.
Trade statistics for Queensland ports
Trade statistics report provides information about trade statistics related to imports, exports and throughput handled by Queensland ports for the five years ending 30 June 2007
Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme
Traffic controllers help make roads safer for people during road construction, road maintenance and special events. It is important that there is a scheme in place to improve safety for all road users, including traffic controllers. The traffic controller accreditation scheme was introduced to achieve these outcomes.
Queensland Transport is working to reduce the number of stolen and written-off vehicles being fraudulently registered. We have set up three main safeguards to help consumers and businesses protect themselves against purchasing vehicles that have been written-off or stolen.
Last updated 21 January 2008
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