A recall of some Hino 700 Series trucks, along with Hino RN/RK model buses, has been initiated a possible speed sensor issue was identified. The recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer […]
We say it all the time when we bring you truck news stories about electric propulsion – for last-mile and inner-city deliveries electric power is pretty much perfect. We aren’t the only ones who feel […]
The building boom continues in Australia and Hanson trucks have never been busier delivering concrete to work sites big and small. And to help cover the demand the concrete and construction materials company is now […]
It’s been a crazy past 18 months or so, now though it appears sanity is returning to the truck sales race. There was growth in heavy commercial sales in Australia in November, just 2.7% and […]
The Truck Industry Council (TIC) has just released the November 2018 truck sales data and again it was Japanese brands that filled the podium. The data shows Isuzu was again the top-selling truck brand in […]
PACCAR Australia has been named Large Employer of the Year at the Australian Training Awards. Andrew Hadjikakou, Managing Director of PACCAR Australia, manufacturer of Kenworth and DAF Trucks, accepted the award and acknowledged the employees […]
Perhaps this is something we should consider in Australia? A Canadian province now demands 121.5 hours of training before issuing a Class 1 license. A Class 1 license in the U.S. and Canada gives commercial […]
The new chain of responsibility (COR) rules being introduced under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) could be a challenge for some operators to get their heads around. Just recently we reported that a leading […]
The International ProStar has been chosen as the perfect truck to spread some Christmas spirit this year. The truck has many fine attributes (as found when it was reviewed by us), but as charming as […]
There’s a federal election looming and if you believe the polls Labor will be back in power in 2019. But does that mean the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) will be back in action too? […]
Hino is hoping to enjoy a much bigger slice of the medium-duty truck market in Australia with the arrival of the new-generation Hino 500 Series Standard Cab. Now on the market, we’ve booked in a […]
Iveco models could soon have a full natural gas engine that requires neither diesel, nor AdBlue. FPT Industrial, the powertrain division of Iveco parent, CNH Industrial, has just taken the covers off its new Cursor […]
Hino USA has taken the covers off the new Towing and recovery versions of the XL Series. The bonneted Hino XL Series could be heading our way, check out more details on that here. Ahead […]
There’s a lot of talk at the moment about switching trucks over to a potentially cleaner source of energy than diesel. And it looks like the technology is pretty much ready to go (check out […]
A recall of Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs trucks has been initiated after a possible issue with the front grille air deflectors was identified. The recall will involve just under 1000 trucks sold in Australia between […]
There’s an ambitious goal of zero road fatalities by 2050 and the way we get there is with extra research into why road crashes keep happening. That’s the opinion of industry body, NatRoad. The calls […]
There’s no doubt big dollars can be earned driving trucks at mine sites and for mine operators that’s just one reason why self-driving trucks sound like a promising concept. The work can also be dangerous […]
There’s a lot happening at Scania Australia at the moment, there’s a new bus, new coach, the trialling of a hybrid Scania bus, and the continued rollout of the new-generation truck range. Now the first […]
The official recall notice for a new action relating to the UD Trucks Quon has been issued. Further to the earlier statement released by Volvo Group Australia (VGA), we can now bring you the Vehicle […]
Freightliner Racing will be showing their support for the mens health initiative – Movember. Joining the team at Freightliner Trucks Australia in backing the ‘grow a mustache in November’ campaign, Freightliner Racing has fitted a […]
A recall of 571 Western Star Trucks across 4700, 4800, 4900, 5800 and 6900 series models has been initiated after a possible electrical issue was identified. The recall is being overseen by the Australian Competition and […]
Tesla, despite reportedly having some cash flow issues and a PR hiccup or two with founder Elon Musk, looks to be making progress on their truck. The truck, which looks set for an official launch […]
We’re still waiting on the official recall notice to come in, though we can confirm certain UD Trucks Quon are being recalled. The team at Volvo Group Australia (VGA) sent us notification a short time […]
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Expanded training introduced for semi-trailer drivers in Canada TruckSafe guide aims to help with new COR rules Electric bus proves its worth in […]
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: High hopes for new Hino 500 Series Standard Cab FPT Industrial show Cursor 13 NG EVO concept Change at the top for Scania […]
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Western Star Trucks launch recall for electrical issue UD Trucks to recall Quon over shock absorber issue Renault Trucks converting old prime movers […]
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Daimler Truck and Bus joins Cummins tech training initiative Want happy drivers? Employ women A look at some of the trends in truck […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Japanese trio lead truck sales in October 2018 Retrofit system takes Euro 5 trucks to Euro 6 ATA reviewing side underrun protection Air filter […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Better than 1,700 kilometres on a tank for Iveco Stralis NP NatRoad calls for Fuel Tax freeze New York to clamp down on defective […]
Uber Freight isn’t in Australia yet, but when the service does launch it could provide great opportunities for drivers, truck owners and small fleet owners. In the U.S. the ride-hailing service so intent on getting […]
Last week we reported on a new home/office application for BMW’s electric car technology, now reports from the US that the BMW technology is also helping keep hybrid delivery trucks moving. Workhorse Group Inc. produce […]
U.S. study finds side underride guards would save lives… Advocates for the mandatory installation of side underride guards on trailers say there is now no question about just how effective they are. The Insurance Institute […]
The owner of a fleet of Iveco ACCO trucks says he couldn’t be happier with how the vehicles are performing. Tim Mellor, Managing Director of Leebo Transport Services, purchased the first Iveco ACCO for use […]
Report says mega trucks on the up A significant increase in the sale of and use of ‘mega trucks’, or road trains as we call them, is being predicted in a new study of trucking […]
Most of the time the safety recalls we cover surround mechanical and electrical faults, not teddy bear faults! A global safety recall has just been initiated by Scania after a teddy bear sold by the […]
Do you currently own a truck, or a number of trucks? Can you spare a minute to answer a few questions? We’re looking to find out more about the things that matter to Australian truck […]
We follow an adventurous couple who have found a new way to tow their caravan on a cross continental road trip. Whether it’s traversing tranquil landscapes or striking up conversations with strangers, that laidback yet […]
A small Melbourne construction company is looking to make big strides with Isuzu trucks. Big Rooster Construction is ready to move with the carpentry industry, wherever it’s headed. With social media savvy, business and marketing […]
Isuzu trucks are helping to change the wood panelling industry. Graham Anderson and his business partner, Greg Adams, have started a revolution. They met when they were both working for a multinational wood panelling company […]
A Tasmanian company is using Isuzu trucks to run their towing business all around the Apple Isle. Hobart Truck Spares (HTS) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 365 days a year. When […]
Driving is something that becomes second nature to most people and it is easy to fall into a sense of comfort and security after years behind the wheel. But beware, often the more experienced we […]
Hino Australia dealerships are now taking delivery of the keenly-anticipated medium-duty offering – the 500 Series Standard Cab. Coming 18 months after the local launch of the Wide Cab variant, the new Standard Cab model […]
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