The transition from carmaker to mobility provider is underway at Toyota. Read more
Hyzon goes public through merger valued at $2.7B
Hydrogen truck maker, Hyzon Motors, is set to go public after it announced a merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation (DPAC). Read more
Attenuator on standby to stop runaway trucks
Truck drivers whose brakes fail on the notorious South Eastern Freeway into Adelaide during upcoming roadworks will need to drive into the back of a stationary attenuator truck to stop their progress. Read more
Owner-driver wellbeing program informed by new review
The OzHelp Foundation has published a review which draws on national and international research findings into the poor health outcomes of heavy vehicle drivers. Read more
Long term roadtrain operator endorses rigid drawbar dolly
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
Coming Clean
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
Healthy Heads partners with Griffith University on Road Safety Health and Research Pilot
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
Concrete Plans
“Every time you move a heavy vehicle in a metro area there’s a risk attached,” says Scott Barber. Read more
Daimler introduces Detroit ePowertrain amid $20 Million factory investment
The proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 has been announced by Daimler Trucks North America. Read more
Isuzu announces 2020 winners from national dealer network
Nine top-performing Isuzu Trucks dealerships have been recognised for their outstanding achievements during 2020. Read more