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 …
First twilight Christmas toy run provides holiday joy
A convoy of roughly 40 trucks have provided three utes worth of brand-new toys as part of the first ever …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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cunningham Highway open to oversize loads following temporary closures
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed that the Cunningham Highway is once again open to oversize …
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 …
Is awareness growing for using genuine truck parts?
A recent trend of focusing on heavy vehicle maintenance is seeing parts come into the equation for many owners and …Volvo to fill new locally built trucks with HVO fuel
Volvo Group Australia (VGA) has announced that it is switching to fill locally produced truck models with different fuel instead …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
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 …
Can an electric truck complete a lap of Australia?
For many, a complete lap around Australia in a truck is a daunting enough prospect. The long hours on straight …
Behind the fight for HVNL rate changes
In October, the National Transport Commission (NTC) unveiled its plans to push for new penalty changes for numerous offences listed …
Inside the 20th edition of Lights on the Hill truckie tribute
While I am writing this wrap up of the annual Lights on the Hill convoy among a barrage of lightning …
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 …