For many, a complete lap around Australia in a truck is a daunting enough prospect. The long hours on straight roads with barely a vehicle passing or a stop in sight. Searing heat on one side of the country,
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Behind the fight for HVNL rate changes
In October, the National Transport Commission (NTC) unveiled its plans to push for new penalty changes for numerous offences listed under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
As part of delivering a
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Inside the 20th edition of Lights on the Hill truckie tribute
While I am writing this wrap up of the annual Lights on the Hill convoy among a barrage of lightning strikes, rolling thunder and whimpering dogs, it was only a few days ago the annual Gatton pilgrimage
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Deniliquin Truck Show continues to grow with another big year
Living in Melbourne, any time I mention where I am from, I usually get one of two reactions.
Either it’s ‘where the hell is that?’ or a cheeky side smirk and the proclamation ‘Deni Muster’ dragged
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Victorian tipper drivers walk off the job this week for better conditions
Tip truck drivers across Victoria are this week taking action against what is being described as “dangerous” pay rates and conditions.
The strike, initiated by Victorian Tippers’ United (VTU), started
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Inside another big Kenworth Klassic
Please excuse me for getting a little bit deep and meaningful with my introduction to this year’s Kenworth Klassic write-up. Those who have been to the Kenworth Klassic will be able to relate to my description
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Inside the tales of Penske newest Master Technician winners
For many in the Australian trucking industry, getting behind the wheel is part of the DNA. Many grow up in and around trucks, tinkering with parts or learning to drive at an early age.
Jason Gavin wasn’t
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Keith Reid and his victorious Volvo Viking
Welcome to one of my very rare tyre shine free stories. I have an especially cool custom-built truck; I have a true-blue ‘battler-esque’ protagonist, and I have a classically moulded Australian trucking
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SA tipper partners with TipTraxx to improve operations
Robert Young, the dynamic director of RIG Hire & Contracting, has achieved remarkable success in the civil and construction industry, and he is looking to take that success even further using the innovative
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Lessons form a legend
Being able to confidently and securely own a truck can be a challenging experience in the current trucking landscape — just ask owner-driver Michael Bransgrove.
He’s been in the game for as long as
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