Is building skills the way to fix Australia’s truck driver shortage?
Australia’s economy runs on wheels. From the food on supermarket shelves to the fuel in regional service stations, from construction …
Australian caravan manufacturer enters voluntary administration
Australian luxury off-road caravan manufacturer Zone RV has been placed into voluntary administration this week. Zone Manufacturing, the manufacturer of …Is building skills the way to fix Australia’s truck driver shortage?
Australia’s economy runs on wheels. From the food on supermarket shelves to the fuel in regional service stations, from construction …
Why the art of being an owner operator is critical to industry success
Hey all, this is a question I receive a lot from many different people all over the country at many …
HVIA appoints new chief advocacy officer
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has announced the appointment of a new chief advocacy officer. Aaron Johnstone has been appointed …
Kenworths dominate winners’ list at Castlemaine for 2025
After another successful running of the Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show last weekend, the judges have confirmed the winners of the …
Why we can’t lead with fear – a driver’s perspective on HVNL reform
President of the National Road Freighter’s Association (NRFA) Glyn Castanelli discusses below his perspective as a driver on the ongoing …
GMG launches pre-order sales for new truck spray kit
Australian clean technology company Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has launched pre-order sales for its market multi language THERMAL-XR® spray kit. …
New Mercedes-Benz ProCabin officially launched in Australia
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has today officially launched the new aerodynamic Mercedes-Benz ProCabin in Australia. The specially designed cabin cuts …
Volvo recalls batch of UD Quon models
Volvo Group Australia has issued a recall for 11 UD Trucks vehicles due to a software issue. The recall impacts …
Australia’s first hydrogen tilt tray truck to go to auction
History is being made in Australia’s renewable transport industry, with the nation’s first hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck set to go …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Truck of the Month
TOTM: Gavin Turner’s birthday bulldog
Have you ever wondered what MacGyver would be like if he was born in Australia? If you are unfamiliar with …
TOTM: Cahal Carey’s Gaelic glory
There is no arguing that the Volvo truck catalogue contains an extremely diverse selection. They have a truck for every …
TOTM: Keams-team spec striking Super-Liner
The old saying goes, ‘never shop hungry’. For obvious reasons, there are major downsides and consequences. Shopping hungry leads directly …
Features
Cleaner fuels, bigger questions – the biofuel debate
For years, discussions about reducing freight emissions have centred on electric trucks, hybrids and even hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles. While these …
Tunnel trouble – how Melbourne’s new route will impact truckies
It was slated to be an emblem of change. When the Victorian government announced it would proceed with the West …
Latest Lights on the Hill offers important convoy for trucking industry
As far as action packed months go, October is definitely a medal winner. There is always so much going on …
TOTM: CCL Specialised’s new German glory
When it comes to accomplishments, the Germans have a fair bit to brag about. First thing that comes to mind …
Truck Reviews
Test drive: Behind the wheel of the alluring Volvo Aero
Now that the Christmas rush is firmly in our rear-view mirrors, I am finally getting a chance to put a …
Test drive: Scania’s new 500hp Super P
Full disclosure – I have always been a bit of a Scania fan. I’ve driven plenty of them and loved …
Volvo Trucks’ D17 780 brings plenty of grunt
I reckon the best way to start off this commentary on my recent experience with the new Volvo D17 780hp …
eActros powering up the final miles
Electric trucks are coming, it is an undeniable fact. The technology is developing faster than a speeding ticket and it …