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Volvo unveils new construction features

Volvo Trucks has released five new features targeted at the construction segment, including Dynamic Steering and increased loads for dual front axles, five axle trucks, rear air suspension and EBS for drum brakes.
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Forestree logs on with Mercedes-Benz Actros

Forestree, a tree harvesting and haulage company operating in Victoria’s beautiful, yet unforgiving high country, has broken the mould by employing a German cab-over truck in a field that was traditionally dominated by American muscle.
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Redstar Transport on the rise

Cross-nation line haul is one of the most challenging freight tasks in Australia. John Dixon and Sean Williams are two respected industry executives who stepped up to the challenge in 2013 when they formed Redstar Transport.
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Direct Freight Express opens new depot in Traralgon

Direct Freight Express (DFE) has opened its newest branch in Traralgon in Victoria’s eastern region. The modern depot is the base for three new four-tonne trucks and one six-tonne truck and is connected to the company’s network by DFE’s own fleet of line-haul trailers.
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Freightliner Argosy

Running a Freightliner Argosy fitted with a Roadranger side by side with one using the Ultrashift Plus option gave Prime Mover a chance to gauge what an AMT can and cannot do for you.
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Mathew Munro: ALRTA

Mathew Munro commenced in the position of Executive Director of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) in mid-May. Prime Mover spoke to him after the first 6 months in the new role.
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Cross-country with Ramsay’s Horse Transport

Hauling expensive and delicate cargo like horses from one side of Australia to another is a task that requires a special touch and specialist equipment. Prime Mover met one of Australia’s few specialists in Perth.
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Isuzu Twin Steer

After an extremely long wait the Australian market is now being offered a twin steer truck by Isuzu. Prime Mover checked out the new truck in an agitator specification to see if it was worth the patience.
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BP delivers for Canny Carrying

Sustained excellence in customer service goes a long way in Australia’s highly competitive transport game. And while both vehicle design and technology continue to evolve, it’s the simple principles like honesty and openness that remain the cornerstones of long-term success.
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