To help keep freight moving in Victoria a trial of a new next generation High Productivity Freight Vehicles has commenced in Victoria.

The trial is an initiative under the Government's Freight Futures strategy, launched in December 2008.

The trial allows B-doubles up to 30 metres in length that meet safety and performance standards to travel on certain roads in the Green Triangle region in south western Victoria and on key metropolitan freeways which link the Port of Melbourne with major industrial areas in the west and north of Melbourne.

Guidelines for the trial of longer B-doubles are available and can be downloaded here: Guidelines for Next Generation High Productivity Freight Vehicle Trial in Victoria [PDF, 695kb, 12pp]

The Guidelines set out the performance criteria for participating vehicles and operating conditions, and contain maps of the routes that have been approved. Transport operators wishing to participate in the trial should contact the Manager - Heavy Vehicle Policy (Tel 03 9854 2142) for more information.

The trial was announced by the Minister for Roads and Ports on 11 September 2009.