The federal government has called on freight operators to help improve key freight routes by giving feedback on local government infrastructure for freight transport.
This comes after completion of works on the Josephville and S Todd bridges to make them more accessible to heavy transport in the Scenic Rim.
Assistant Freight Transport Minister Scott Buchholz said the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project, would examine bridges and culverts and road assets across the country.
He said the project was administered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
"This project is about working with local governments and industry to identify bridges and culverts that need engineering assessments to improve access for heavy vehicles," Mr Buchholz said.
"The phase one pilot is well underway with 100 bridges and culverts across 12 councils now being assessed by engineers.
"Now, we want to hear from industry, operators and drivers about those assets that should be looked at in phase two, to make our freight routes more productive for the benefit of the whole industry.
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said council appreciated the leadership approach of engaging with industry to improve the freight network.
"With federal support from programs such as the Bridge Renewal Program, we have implemented significant improvements across our bridge and road network over recent years," he said.
"Council is committed to continuing to enhance the performance of our network within the reasonable capacity of the region.
"We recognise and regularly advocate for actions that will improve the opportunity for economic growth and certainty for our future."
Mr Buchholz said the NHVR was inviting expressions of interest from local governments for the next phase of the project.
"There is an interactive mapping tool for industry to tell us about any bridges and culverts on heavy vehicle routes that currently may have restricted access.
"I urge all in the industry or with an interest in freight transport to get online and let us know about these restricted points so we can keep freight moving."
AJ Bush director David Kassulke said road and bridge improvements already completed were a good start.
"Without trucks, Australia stops," he said.
"People want all the luxuries of modern living but they don't want to share the burden of keeping the wheels of industry turning.
"We are paying council $90,000 a year in rates and it's a bit rough that we pay about $50,000 a year in annual fees for using the three kilometres of road between Sandy Creek and our front gate."
Mr Kassulke said the Mount Lindesay Highway, which is maintained by the state government would be much easier for trucks to navigate if it was made into two lanes each way between Beaudesert and North Maclean.
A full list of councils and the assets involved in the pilot available at nhvr.engagementhub.com.au/ or contact the NHVR Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project team team at roadassetproject@nhvr.gov.au or call 1300 696 487.