Foton and KRW Hydrogen launch vehicle range in New Zealand
Across the ditch, Foton Mobility Distribution and the newly launched KRW Motor Group have revealed they are expanding into the …
NatRoad calls on government to control costs for owner-operators
With talk on the world stage about economic instability, the potential consequences for our country, and in turn our industry, …Foton and KRW Hydrogen launch vehicle range in New Zealand
Across the ditch, Foton Mobility Distribution and the newly launched KRW Motor Group have revealed they are expanding into the …
New $1.5B SA copper operations to remove 11,000 truck movements off road annually
A newly announced partnership between Copper SA, part of BHP, and rail operator Aurizon will see more than 11,000 truck …
Industry issue: New Dubbo station continues to frustrate
It was just over two years ago that the New South Wales government first announced a heavy vehicle inspection station …
NHVR reminds operators to inspect vehicles amid “alarming” defective truck rise
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued an urgent reminder for operators and drivers to ensure their heavy vehicles …
Work finishes on important SA Southern Ports Highway junction
The South Australian government has confirmed that upgrade works to a critical junction along the Southern Ports Highway has finished. …
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 …
May truck sales steadily rise again after recent drop
The latest Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark truck sales are in for May, with the Australian market nearly surpassing 4,000 …
Recall issued for Fuso Fighter and Heavy models
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has released a recall for more than 7,000 trucks spanning over two popular Fuso models. The …
Fuso unveils new record-breaking 530hp Shogun at Brisbane Truck Show
Many Australia-firsts and reveals were made at last week’s Brisbane Truck Show, but perhaps none more impressive than Fuso’s unveiling …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Brand new beauty – inside Schaeffer’s first brand new truck
Strange as this may be, I would like to start this write-up on one of the coolest Kenworths gracing our …
Western Star makes for wonderful retirement rig
Laurie Williams and the Anywhere Truck & Machinery Heavy Towing Western Star you see on the pages before you are …
Announcing the 2024 Truck of the Year winner
Every year, OwnerDriver starts off by crowning the prized Truck of the Year winner. In the past year, sponsored by …
Features
TOTM: ‘Jamesy’ receives special Mack for milestone birthday
As the old traditions go, diamonds and red roses are considered customary endowments when one reaches the landmark heights of …
American Pie – inside the Mid-America Trucking Show
Allow me to set the scene a little before y’all (that’s Kentuckian for everyone) start reading this debrief of the …
Amazing Jane – truck co-ordinator extraordinaire
Welcome to another ‘Women in Trucking’ profile. Today I decide to take a look at a different avenue within our …
Slow burn – inside the ongoing HVNL review
It’s been seven years since the National Transport Commission (NTC) was first directed to review the Heavy Vehicle National Law …
Truck Reviews
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 …
Western Star X-Series has landed
Welcome to the relaunch of the Western Star X-Series. I shouldn’t say ‘relaunch’ I guess. It sounds like it’s kind …