MARKET ANALYSIS: 2021 was a year of massive contrasts for the Australian truck industry. Yet despite all the undeniable hassles and hardships, truck sales defied the dramas with near-record results recorded by those brands able to make the most of difficult conditions. Typically, Isuzu and Kenworth ruled their respective roosts but they weren’t the only players to kick goals in a rough game
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Kenworth keeps kicking on
COVID or no COVID, the Australian road freight industry continues to run hot and leading the rush for trucks is heavy-duty supremo Paccar Australia, boldly led by its Kenworth flagship. But don’t go thinking Paccar’s powerbrokers are resting on laurels or aren’t looking far into the future. The way we see it, big things are brewing behind the scenes for both Kenworth and its ambitious DAF stablemate.
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Paccar autonomous pilot highlights linehaul capabilities
Project with FedEx and Aurora to haul load between Dallas and Houston
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DAF CF recall over air brake issue
System may not comply with relevant Australian Design Rule
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Cool Runnings – Paccar parts
SPONSORED CONTENT: Phil Reynolds works in the Product Department at PACCAR Parts, here he delves into the cooling systems on trucks, including the basic operation, the technology, materials and maintenance of the cooling system.
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Mighty Miniatures – Brisbane Metro RC truck club
Away from the slick, million-dollar truck stands at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, a small corner of the transport world is represented in 1:14 scale, built with such precision and detail that if you squinted you’d swear it was the real deal.
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Mutual Milestones – Paccar and Brown and Hurley
Paccar Australia has celebrated 50 years of truck manufacturing at its Bayswater (Vic) headquarters but notching an even bigger milestone, it’s now 75 years since two Army mates formed a company called Brown & Hurley. Today, of course, the two companies are synonymous for success.
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Brisbane beats the odds – Best trucks of BTS21
After facing assaults on its future over the past few years, and despite several major brands choosing not to support the show and the men and women who have kept Australia fed, fuelled and functional during the toughest time in modern history, the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show proved yet again why it is truly the trucking industry’s foremost event - attracting just over 30,000 attendees over four days
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BTS21: Kenworth unveils Legend SAR in the metal
Brisbane Truck Show marks official debut of 50th anniversary edition
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BTS21: Paccar, ATA offer ‘truckie tune ups’ with mobile health truck
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds first to use the custom-built DAF LF260
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