Truck Industry News

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 …

Truck Product News

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 …

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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

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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 …

Technology

Conventional conjuring from The Netherlands

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AVAS

AVAS mandate planned for 2025

Volvo shows off muscle and 780hp might

Iveco set to test autonomous driving technology

HVIA calls on NHVR to delay VSB6 update

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

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 …
MAN

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 …
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