Lawyers to the Transport Industry
Transport Lawyers and Solicitors Serving Transport Companies Across Australia
Our Legal Services for Transport Companies
Chain of Responsibility laws hold all parties in the supply chain accountable. Directors, schedulers, loaders, and consignors can all be held responsible for safety breaches.
Our Transport Lawyers help companies respond to investigations. We:
- Review alleged CoR breaches
- Advise directors and management on liability
- Prepare evidence for regulatory investigations
- Represent clients in court if prosecution occurs
We also provide guidance on how to document processes correctly. This ensures the business can show it took reasonable steps to comply.
For example, a logistics company in Melbourne faced an NHVR investigation for overloading. We reviewed the evidence and prepared written submissions, the NHVR accepted our submissions and the charges were dropped the day before the company was supposed to be sentenced.
We balance compliance with practical business needs. Our clients include operators in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, as well as regional transport operators.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Defence
If your business is charged under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), you need a Transport Solicitor who understands both the law and regulators.
We represent companies in matters including:
- Fatigue, logbook and work diary offences
- Overloading, mass, and dimension breaches
- Vehicle defects and maintenance issues
- Licence suspensions and enforcement actions
We guide businesses through investigations and court proceedings. Our goal is to minimise operational disruption. We work with companies in capital cities and regional areas across Australia.
Drivers and transport companies face traffic offences every day. These range from minor speeding to serious heavy vehicle breaches.
Our Transport Lawyers provide:
- Court representation for traffic and heavy vehicle offences
- Advice on licences and demerit points
- Guidance to reduce penalties and operational impact
We work to protect drivers, vehicles, and business operations. Our goal is to resolve cases quickly. This ensures that fleets continue running smoothly without interruptions.
Court Representation and Legal Advocacy
When matters escalate to court, you need experienced representation. Highway Advocates provides advocacy for companies and drivers in all transport-related matters.
Our services include:
- Preparing evidence and submissions
- Representing clients in Courts across Australia
- Liaising with regulators to achieve favourable outcomes
Transport businesses across Australia can rely on our support. Our lawyers have successfully defended numerous operators nationwide, preserving licences and keeping businesses running smoothly.
Contact Our Transport Lawyers Today
If your business faces regulatory action, traffic or heavy vehicle offences, or CoR investigations, don’t face it alone.
Call Highway Advocates today on 0488 01 01 01 for expert legal advice.
Specialist Transport Lawyers
At Highway Advocates, we are dedicated Transport Lawyers and Solicitors. We understand the challenges faced by transport companies in Australia.
We provide legal advice and representation to fleet operators, logistics providers, and transport businesses in major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, as well as regional areas.
The transport industry is highly regulated. Companies must manage complex schedules, safety rules, and obligations under the HVNL. Even minor breaches can lead to fines, licence suspensions, or operational disruptions.
Legal issues can have a significant impact. Delays in resolving an investigation can affect contracts, customer trust, and fleet operations. Drivers and management can also face personal liability if the business does not have proper legal support.
With Highway Advocates, you get a Transport Solicitor who knows the law and the industry. We help protect your company, fleet and drivers. We provide clear, practical advice that keeps your business running.
Why Transport Companies Need Specialist Transport Lawyers
Transport businesses face legal duties every day. Directors, schedulers, operators, and consignors must comply with HVNL and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws.
Breaches can lead to:
- Heavy fines
- Licence suspensions
- Enforcement actions
- Damage to reputation
A general lawyer may not understand the specific risks of transport companies. At Highway Advocates, we specialise in representing businesses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and other regions. We combine legal knowledge with practical industry experience.
We help businesses facing:
- NHVR or state regulatory investigations
- Traffic or heavy vehicle offences
- Chain of Responsibility enforcement actions
- Court proceedings linked to transport regulations
Our advice is practical. It focuses on protecting your operations, drivers, and reputation. We work quickly to prevent legal matters from disrupting your business.
Representation across Australia
Highway Advocates represents professional drivers across Australia. From Cairns to Tweed Heads.
From Coffs Harbour to Parramatta, Goulburn and Bendigo.
Our Transport Lawyers are able to defend you, wherever you are.
Why Choose Highway Advocates?
- Specialised Expertise
We focus exclusively on transport law and regulatory matters. - Industry Knowledge
We understand operations in cities and regional areas. - Proven Results
We have successfully represented operators nationwide. - Responsive Service
Clear, practical advice delivered quickly. - Experienced Advocates
We appear in courts regularly and understand how regulators think. - Nationwide Coverage
We assist businesses wherever they operate.
Our clients trust us because we speak their language. We deliver legal solutions that work for transport companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Transport Lawyer advises companies and drivers on HVNL compliance, Chain of Responsibility, and traffic offences. We guide businesses through investigations and represent them in court if needed.
A specialist Transport Solicitor understands the risks unique to transport companies. General lawyers cannot provide the same targeted advice for HVNL, CoR or heavy vehicle offences.
Yes. We represent companies and drivers in all major cities and regional areas, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
We provide expert legal representation, guide you through investigations, and advocate in court. This helps protect your fleet, drivers and operations while legal matters are resolved.