It’s time to register for the 2025 VTA State Conference
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced that registrations are now open for the highly anticipated VTA State Conference 2025. …
Milton Ulladulla Bypass works progress
The New South Wales government says work on the Milton Ulladulla bypass has progressed through the planning stages, with an …It’s time to register for the 2025 VTA State Conference
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced that registrations are now open for the highly anticipated VTA State Conference 2025. …
Nation debates heavy vehicle licensing changes
As the Australian truck industry heads into another year, there are plenty of challenges rearing their head. From productivity, safety …Roads Australia wants further transport funding after Bruce announcement
Roads Australia has welcomed the federal government’s funding announcement of $7.2 billion for Queensland’s Bruce Highway while warning that continued …
What is Australia’s most iconic trucking route?
Australia has plenty of space and roads for trucks to cover each and every day. From the outback to the …
Mack celebrates 125 years of truck manufacturing evolution
Global truck manufacturer Mack Trucks is celebrating 125 years of producing vehicles for the world’s transport markets in 2025. Started …
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 …Isuzu recalls popular model over electrical issue
Isuzu Australia has issued a recall for its popular FV Dual Control model due to an electrical terminals problem with …
Aussie fire services choose Allison transmissions for emergency vehicles
Australian fire services have equipped the majority of their fleets with Allison fully automatic transmissions to ensure their emergency service …
Penske recalls Western Star models
Penske Australia has issued a recall for three of its major Western Star models due to a software problem. The …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Truck of the Month
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 …
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, …
Features
QTA questions Bruce Highway investment timeframe
There were many people celebrating this time last week when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a major funding package for …
Trucking industry outlines previews for defining year
All over Australia, the trucking industry is calling for change. Whether it be for licensing procedures, fatigue laws or Heavy …
Taking in some Mullum Magic
The roar of diesel-powered trucks of various makes and models broke the serene ambience of the northern New South Wales …
Historic funding to drive “special but dangerous” highway to safety and productivity highs
Wayne Sachs remembers the day he decided to take action. As a seasoned paramedic with more than 50 years of …
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 …