Euro 6

Australia to tighten new truck emission regulations

Emissions standard, Euro 6, will be phased in over 12 months from 1 November 2024 for new trucks and buses according to the Federal Government. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 13, 2022, 1:17 pmDecember 16, 2022

Toll Group takes delivery of new Kenworths

Transport and logistics company, Toll Group, has taken delivery of 11 new Euro VI Kenworths for its Olympic Dam and Cooper Basin operations. Read More

Staff WriterJuly 27, 2022, 10:44 amJuly 27, 2022

Ken Blanch Transport bolsters fleet with Fuso Shogun 510

Taree-based operator, Ken Blanch Transport, has added a new Fuso Shogun 510 to its operations.
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Staff WriterJune 17, 2022, 10:43 amJune 17, 2022

Tony McMullan, Truck Industry Council CEO.

Is Australia’s push for hydrogen powered transport the right way?

There has been a lot of discussions about the use of hydrogen as a fuel for heavy vehicle transport and trucks in particular.
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Tony McMullanMay 27, 2022, 4:15 pmMay 27, 2022

PortGate Logistics lands new Kenworths, DAFs

Logistics and port cartage operator, PortGate Logistics, has taken delivery of six new prime movers from the PACCAR stable.
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Staff WriterMay 13, 2022, 1:14 pmMay 13, 2022

In Good Company

Peter Assel took a slightly unique path into the freight and logistics industry and obtained his truck licence while studying for his engineering degree.
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Peter ShieldsFebruary 18, 2022, 12:10 pmSeptember 21, 2023

In early 2021 Paul Illmer was appointed to the newly created role of Vice President Emerging Technology and Business Development at Volvo Group Australia. Paul previously was Vice President Sales Strategy and Support. More recently, smart mobility advisor Tim Camilleri has been recruited to the position of E-Mobility Solutions Manager. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2022, 10:51 amFebruary 25, 2022

Bucher Municipal celebrates milestone with limited edition ACCOs

Leading supplier of refuse collection equipment, Bucher Municipal, has marked its 70th anniversary by developing several limited-edition compactor units, including five which have been built on 8×4 Euro 6 ACCO platforms.
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Staff WriterDecember 17, 2021, 3:16 pmDecember 17, 2021

Caught in the act!

Truck Industry Council (TIC) members, the truck and engine manufacturers, each spend hundreds of millions of dollars, to develop, test and certify new truck diesel engines, with the end result being the cleanest, most powerful and fuel efficient products that have ever been seen in the trucking industry.
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Staff WriterOctober 19, 2021, 9:02 pmOctober 19, 2021