From running trucks to customising trucks, Brock and Kim Macdonald embarked on a huge post-pandemic project, restoring a written-off ’97 Kenworth 900 Classic to its former glory.
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Back to the farm in a 1985 Ford prime mover
Truck of the Month: It’s been through a few owners, written-off and retired, but Rick and Eve Hay’s treasured 1985 Ford LTL has been given a new lease on life, returning home to the Hay’s Ballarat property and sent back to work.
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Retired Highway Patrol officer seeks the safety road
There have been many stories told of truck drivers’ interactions with road authorities. However, in this view from the other side, a retired NSW Highway Patrol officer and now uni student reflects on his long and rewarding career, his educational exchanges with truck drivers, and his plans for improving safety for all on the road
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Isuzus Quon quest
There’s nothing higher on Isuzu Australia’s wish list than a genuine prime mover model but until very recently, it all seemed an elusive dream for the indomitable market leader. However, there’s now hope on the horizon since news from Japan that Isuzu and UD have combined to produce prime movers powered by a 13 litre Volvo Group powertrain.
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Going against the grain in an Actros 2663
TRUCK OF THE MONTH: Grain haulage rigs are generally of the bonneted variety, but one company on Queensland’s Darling Downs has changed tact, opting for Mercedes-Benz trucks, including the pride of the small fleet –a stunning black Actros 2663. Warren Aitken writes.
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Camaraderie shines on special day
A lifelong truckie, Shaun ‘Chucky’ Cronin’s personal and professional life took the biggest hit of all in April when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. But with the support of his employers, workmates, friends and family, Chucky and his life partner Hayley were able to fast-track their wedding, bringing a ray of light to their darkest of times
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Kiwi Scania a bread winner
New Zealand is only a short hop across ‘the ditch’ but the Kiwi’s road transport system and truck configurations are worlds apart. Warren Aitken catches up with Scania owner Steve Richards on the South Island.
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Classic Mack Super-Liner’s back on the job
TRUCK OF THE MONTH: Ricky Blinco always had eyes for a classic Super-Liner, not a show truck but a plain workhorse. But one thing led to another and what started as a bunk upsize led to a fully blown makeover.
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Chester’s transport’s family legacy
Southern New South Wales and Victoria-based Chester’s Transport has been in the trucking industry for over 30 years moving grain and stockfeed for its clients.
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The big blue rig with a cause
APRIL TRUCK OF THE MONTH: A desire to move away from second-hand gear ultimately led Simon and Jamie McMahon to a small fleet of new Kenworths, the standout being their new bright blue T909. It’s a rig with a personal message.
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