Truck Industry News

MyTrucking raises the bar for Australian towing

For Australia’s towing operators, staying ahead isn’t just about new rigs; it’s about adopting smarter processes that save you time …

Australian mining partnership welcomes first battery-electric trucks to the Pilbara

Australia’s very first battery-electric haul trucks from Cat have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara. The …

MyTrucking raises the bar for Australian towing

For Australia’s towing operators, staying ahead isn’t just about new rigs; it’s about adopting smarter processes that save you time …
Tasmanian roads

NHVR starts new Tasmanian building and construction heavy vehicle blitz

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will today begin a heavy vehicle compliance operation in Tasmania’s building and construction sector. …

Lindsay Australia officially opens new Perth depot

Operator Lindsay Australia has officially opened a new depot for its Perth-based team, unveiling its Hazelmere depot. Lindsay Australia went …

Wodonga dealer joins list of Australian Kenworth and DAF dealerships

A Wodonga and Albury based truck dealer is set to join the Inland Truck Centres group of Kenworth and DAF …

NTC launches consultation on mass, dimension and loading regulation

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is continuing to call for consultation on the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), now focusing …

Truck Product News

GMG launches pre-order sales for new truck spray kit

Australian clean technology company Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has launched pre-order sales for its market multi language THERMAL-XR® spray kit. …

New Mercedes-Benz ProCabin officially launched in Australia

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has today officially launched the new aerodynamic Mercedes-Benz ProCabin in Australia. The specially designed cabin cuts …

Volvo recalls batch of UD Quon models

Volvo Group Australia has issued a recall for 11 UD Trucks vehicles due to a software issue. The recall impacts …

Australia’s first hydrogen tilt tray truck to go to auction

History is being made in Australia’s renewable transport industry, with the nation’s first hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck set to go …

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Features

Cleaner fuels, bigger questions – the biofuel debate

For years, discussions about reducing freight emissions have centred on electric trucks, hybrids and even hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles. While these …

Tunnel trouble – how Melbourne’s new route will impact truckies

It was slated to be an emblem of change. When the Victorian government announced it would proceed with the West …

Latest Lights on the Hill offers important convoy for trucking industry

As far as action packed months go, October is definitely a medal winner. There is always so much going on …

Maiden apprentice magic at Rocklea

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Truck Reviews

Test drive: Behind the wheel of the alluring Volvo Aero

Now that the Christmas rush is firmly in our rear-view mirrors, I am finally getting a chance to put a …

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

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 …
X-Series

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 …
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