Times are changing for Detroit Diesel as they become a branded component supplier to the global Daimler empire. Prime Mover has visited Detroit to find out what's in store for the venerable engine maker.
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First look at Isuzu’s FYX 10 x 4 model
After a prolonged wait, Isuzu has finally unveiled a twin steer truck for the Australian market, filling a long-term gap in the brand line up. Prime Mover had a chance to check out the new model and the new load sharing suspension first-hand.
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A future-proof combination – CNG engines and automatic transmissions
For Saddle Creek Transportation, the combination of CNG-powered Cummins engines and Allison 3000 Series fully automatic transmissions has proved to be a future-proof investment.
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Western Star anniversary specials
Western Star celebrates 30 years in Australia in 2013 and some special models are on their way to mark the event. With only 30 on offer Western Star dealers have scurried to secure what they can of the very limited number and it is expected they will sell rapidly.
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NatRoad not sleeping on fatigue
The NatRoad Board, Fatigue Task Force and Secretariat continue to make regular representations on a range of fatigue related issues through participation on official working groups, detailed submissions or direct lobbying of decision makers.
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Navistar appoints former Chairman of GMH Australia
Navistar International has announced the appointment of Dennis “Denny” Mooney as Group Vice President, Global Product Development for the US based truck manufacturer. Navistar is the manufacturer of the CAT-branded trucks that are sold in Australia.
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Prime Mover survey indicates strong online readership
Prime Mover Magazine recently conducted an industry-wide Readership Survey to get some first-hand feedback by those working in Australia’s commercial road transport industry, with a view to improving its services and responding to readers’ current needs.
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StarTrack invests in Hino
Logistics company, StarTrack, has ordered 52 new Hino trucks to be deployed within its fleet nationally, consisting of 34 Hino 300 Series and 18 Hino 500 Series models.
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TNT earns award for innovation
Freight company, TNT Express Australia, has been honoured with the ‘Cisco Asia Pacific Smart Services’ award for ‘innovation in achievement of operational excellence’.
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Truck Moves video campaign
Who does the ‘dealer delivery’ when someone buys a truck? In case you ever wondered, Truck Moves Australia, one leading company specialised in the delivery of commercial vehicles locally or interstate, has now released a video to explain how they keep Australia's trucking industry working.
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