After seeing the revolutionary rigid drawbar converter dolly at the last Brisbane Truck Show, respected driver trainer and industry identity, Bill Manton, was keen to give it a proper on-road evaluation in a variety of roadtrain combinations. Read more
Containers arriving in Australia from overseas ports are subject to biosecurity requirements and procedures to ensure the threat of exotic pests and diseases are eliminated during their clearance. Read more
The Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) Foundation has confirmed it will partner with Griffith University in a research project funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC). Read more
“Every time you move a heavy vehicle in a metro area there’s a risk attached,” says Scott Barber. Read more
The proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 has been announced by Daimler Trucks North America. Read more
Nine top-performing Isuzu Trucks dealerships have been recognised for their outstanding achievements during 2020. Read more
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.6 million in funding to energy company Jemena to undertake a residential electric vehicle (EV) managed charging trial with four other electricity networks in the ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. Read more
Truckmaker members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have pledged to phase out traditional combustion engines as they renew commitments to hydrogen, battery technology and clean fuels. Read more
There is a substantial industry in truck and trailer modifications that is not well understood. All the rigid trucks have a body fitted. Read more
The beginning of a new year provides the opportunity to both reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year and to set intentions for the year to come. Read more