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Ombudsman opposes Woolworths’ ‘opportunistic’ acquisition plan
Kate Carnell of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has urged the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) …
Isuzu NLR Traypack: a cut above for Colonel’s Mowing
Perth-based business Colonel’s Mowing is reaping the benefits of an Isuzu NLR 45-150 Traypack over the company’s previous ute that …
Penske provides reassurance to Australian market
Despite the departure of Team Penske from the Supercars Championship next year, the heavy vehicle distributor has pledged its ongoing …
Fenix Resources adds new prime movers for $360M Iron Ridge contract
The road transport component of the Iron Ridge Project in Western Australia has been executed under contract by Fenix Resources.
Border Express triples capacity at new Brisbane facility
Express freight company Border Express has commissioned a new facility at Underwood on Brisbane’s south side with around three times …Test Drive
The Conventional Revolution
There has been much written about the Freightliner Cascadia and with good reason.
Weigh to Go
Scania ventures into the 7.0 litre category for the first time in decades with an appropriately spec’d P-series which should get the attention of the market as well as the competition.
Wheels on the ground
Considered by many to be the best Japanese heavy-duty truck to date, the UD Quon has sales success to show for it in the markets to which it is currently available. The addition of an 8x4 configuration from the factory will certainly add to its appeal.
Test Drive: Hino 700 Series
The inclusion of European driveline manufacturer ZF’s up-to-the-minute TraXon 16-speed automated manual transmission with Intarder has boosted Hino’s stalwart 700 Series variants to a standard not previously seen in Japanese heavy-duty trucks.Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Control V
Vehicle technology has developed to reduce the likelihood of accidents caused by a number of factors including, but not limited …
Stay Frosty
Edwin Street first used a cart and later a one-horsepower motorbike to deliver his ice cream, mostly to neighbours in …
Venture Capital
An iconic business in the Canberra area, Ablett’s Transport has operated in the local region since 1962.
Born into Trucking
From an early age it was evident to those close to her that Debra Hollingsworth would likely pursue a career …
Golden Gate
Just like their metropolitan comrades, rural carriers frequently face challenges in completing the final mile for deliveries or pick-ups at rural properties.