Highway Advocates focus on shifting heavy vehicle regulation landscape
For heavy vehicle operators, the ever-evolving regulations and enforcement strategies of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) present a constant …
Record sales leads to Isuzu’s focus on parts availability
Growing truck registrations and record sales figures for Isuzu Australia is leading to the brand elevating its parts stock holdings …Highway Advocates focus on shifting heavy vehicle regulation landscape
For heavy vehicle operators, the ever-evolving regulations and enforcement strategies of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) present a constant …
NHVR variation in place for heavy vehicles on the Hume Highway
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced a temporary variation for heavy vehicles in conjunction with Transport for New …
Hawk Logistics announces acquisition of Farragher Logistics
Australian transport operator Hawk Logistics has revealed it has acquired refrigerated transport and warehousing company Farragher Logistics. Farragher Logistics has …
$9.6 million safety works begin on New England Highway
The New South Wales government has announced that a $9.6 million project is underway to upgrade safety features of the …
Dazzling Deni strikes again with growing show
Living in Melbourne, any time I mention where I am from, I usually get one of two reactions. Either it’s …
Mercedes-Benz hands over first series-produced eActros 600 models
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has revealed that it has handed over its first series-produced eActros 600 trucks to customers in Germany. The …
Maiden truck battery swapping station completed in Moorebank
The New South Wales government has announced that a solar-powered truck battery swapping station has been officially completed at the …
What changes does the new Volvo FH Aero have in store for owner drivers?
There’s nothing quite like hopping behind the wheel of a new truck, checking out the cab and its displays while …
NSW to trial glowing line markings on dangerous NSW road
The New South Wales government has revealed it will be trialling glow-in-the-dark line markings on a notorious road south of …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Truck of the Month
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 …
VE Group welcomes special Kenworth centenary truck to growing fleet
Heads or tails? That’s the 2000-word question today. The reason I am flipping a metaphorical, and behind the scenes, literal, …
Stunning Star Power
When it comes to chasing down stories there are several different approaches I employ. I can get a heads up …
Features
Annual convoy sees thousands of trucks run for the kids
Can I please have your attention for a few minutes? Not for too long, I promise. I acknowledge that many …
Pocket rocket behind the wheel of custom designed K200
‘You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you …
What is on the QTA’s wish list for the new Queensland government?
It’s been just over a month since the Queensland election was held, with the previous Labor government making way for …
20th Illawarra Convoy showcases massive array of trucks
Having experienced the I98Fm Illawarra Convoy on one previous occasion and thoroughly enjoying it and knowing that this incredible fundraising …
Truck Reviews
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 …
Mastering the MAN – TG Gen 3 on test
Full disclosure here to start with, I may have over 20 years of on-road experience behind me, sitting behind the …