Snow clearing operators such as Stadelmann Enterprises know the importance of the right tread for the conditions
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Versatility clears the driven snow
Karl Stadelmann, whose road maintenance and snow clearing operations in the Snowy Mountains continue to prove, year after year, that a good MAN is definitely worth keeping. Sadly, this article was written barely weeks before Karl passed away.
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Kenworth and the Cameron connection
Among the annals of Kenworth’s Australian history, there is no greater contributor to the brand’s foundation than the late Ed Cameron. But what drove this enterprising Victorian truck operator to seek something better and in the process create the platform for such a stellar future? Perhaps the best answer is to be found in a 1984 interview long after Ed’s retirement, revealing the resolve of a man who truly believed in ‘havin’ a go’
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Breathin easier in the Bronx – Volvo VNR electric
A major beverage distributor has become the first fleet on the US East Coast to take delivery of an electric heavy-duty truck. In a powerful affirmation for the future of electric trucks, the delivery of a Volvo VNR Electric is being hailed as a vital first step in addressing poor air quality in an area with some of America’s highest rates of asthma in children
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Mettle on Metal – Volvo Australia
In normal times, the last year or two probably would have been something quite special for Volvo in Australia. A time of high achievement driven by strong sales and the optimism of smart new trucks. But ‘normal’ went into limbo as COVID led the charge to crash Volvo’s party. Still, there’s determination, there’s experience, and there are new models – all the things the Swedish maker is relying on to get back to its own ‘normal’
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Video: 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vs 1982 Freightliner FLC 120
In celebration of Freightliner trucks 40th birthday in Australia, trucking legend Steve Brooks decided to take the new Freightliner Cascadia and Australia's first Freightliner (evaluation model), the FLC120, on a journey through outback New South Wales
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Hino aims higher with new Hino 700 Series
Following extensive updates to its light and medium-duty line-ups, Hino has previewed a vastly upgraded range of 700-series heavy-duty models set to hit the market in the next few months. Advanced safety systems, improved and expanded powertrains, and new configurations are all part of a significantly stronger assault by a brand with ambitious plans for a bigger bite of the heavy-duty business.
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New Bjorn Baby – Scania 7.0-litre P280
In this three-part series Steve Brooks delves into all things Scania starting with a test drive from Sydney to Melbourne in a new R540 B-double before a one-on-one talk with Scania Australia’s quietly composed managing director Mikael Jansson on some of the factors behind the brand’s steady rise in recent years. Then back in Sydney, Brooks climbs into the new baby of the bunch, the 7.0 litre P-series.
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The Right Direction – Scania Australia chief Mikael Jansson
Part Two: In this three-part series Steve Brooks delves into all things Scania starting with a test drive from Sydney to Melbourne in a new R540 B-double before a one-on-one talk with Scania Australia’s quietly composed managing director Mikael Jansson on some of the factors behind the brand’s steady rise in recent years. Then back in Sydney, Brooks climbs into the new baby of the bunch, the 7.0 litre P-series.
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Scania Raises the Stakes – R540 on the road
Part One: In this three-part series Steve Brooks delves into all things Scania starting with a test drive from Sydney to Melbourne in a new R540 B-double before a one-on-one talk with Scania Australia’s quietly composed managing director Mikael Jansson on some of the factors behind the brand’s steady rise in recent years. Then back in Sydney, Brooks climbs into the new baby of the bunch, the 7.0 litre P-series.
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