Increased Truck Load Limits to Boost Regional Fuel Supplies

Increased truck load limits to boost regional fuel supplies

However, the WA opposition has raised concerns that the ongoing war in the Middle East may have a severe impact on the state’s farmers as the price of diesel continues to rise.

Bigger road loads approved as fuel panic grips regional WA

Road trains will soon be authorised to carry an extra 10 tonnes of petrol, diesel and fertiliser in a bid to distribute more fuel to regional WA amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

WA Govt changes road rules for road trains amid petrol concerns

Image: IKT224/stock.adobe.comThe Western Australian Government has amended its road rules to allow road trains to carry heavier loads across the state’s regional areas. From today, 25.7-metre and 36.5-metre road trains will be permitted to transport up to an additional 10 tonnes per load if they are carrying petrol, diesel and/or fertiliser to certain priority regions such […] The post WA Govt changes road rules for road trains amid petrol conce…

WA to extend road train load limits - Trailer Magazine

Image: Luca/Adobe Stock.Road trains will now be permitted to carry heavier loads to regional Western Australia. From tomorrow [17 March 2026], 27.5m and 36.5m road trains will be permitted to transport up to an additional 10 tonnes per load if they are carrying petrol, diesel and/or fertiliser to certain priority regions. The decision was made by the WA Government’s Fuel Industry Operations Group, which was formed in response to concerns raised …

Increased load limits for WA road trains delivering diesel to the regions

Main Roads will adjust existing permits on a case-by-case basis to allow for the new temporary conditions. Image: Rita Saffioti MLA From today, 27.5m and 36.5m road trains will be permitted to transport up to 10 additional tonnes per load if they are carrying petrol, diesel and/or fertiliser to certain priority regions in Western Australia. On March 11, a Round Table on Fuel Security was held, with industry requesting assistance from the govern…

WA road trains allowed to go heavier to combat regional fuel shortages

Image: jovannig/stock.adobe.comThe Western Australian government is allowing road trains in the state to carry heavier loads to regional areas in a bid to bring more petrol, diesel and fertiliser to priority communities. As the state government works to bring more fuel and fertiliser to regional WA in the midst of shortages, its Fuel Security Roundtable permits more flexibility for road trains. From today, 27.5m and 36.5m road trains will be all…