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Test drive: Behind the wheel of the alluring Volvo Aero
Hydrogen hub foundation partner prepares for zero-emissions future
With the launch of Viva Energy’s landmark hydrogen refuelling station occurring in Geelong late last week, foundation partners have begun …
Historic NSW road to receive $100 million safety improvements
One of New South Wales’ most historic roads will receive a wide range of safety upgrades as part of a …Hydrogen hub foundation partner prepares for zero-emissions future
With the launch of Viva Energy’s landmark hydrogen refuelling station occurring in Geelong late last week, foundation partners have begun …
Latitude Motorhomes enjoys exclusive build on IVECO cab chassis
Based on the Gold Coast, premium motorhome manufacturer Latitude Motorhomes has a favourite when it comes to which vehicle model …
Viva Energy officially opens largest Australian hydrogen refuelling site to date
In a major ceremony held this morning, Viva Energy, in line with the federal and Victorian government, officially unveiled Australia’s …
Australian market sees opportunities in global Hino and Fuso merger
Following the “once-in-a-lifetime” news earlier this week that Hino and Fuso will merge, the local truck industry has revealed the …
Wickham Freight Lines and Brown and Hurley celebrate milestone Kenworth
A milestone moment has been reached by Brown and Hurley, with the heavy vehicle dealer delivering its 19,000th Kenworth. Jim …
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 …
Scania unveils new Super 11 engine coming to Australia
Global heavy vehicle OEM Scania has released its new Super 11 engine that is set to hit Australian shores next …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 …