Is there interest in Uber Freight in Australia? You bet there is! Our most popular truck news story of all-time relates to the still-to-land locally operation. Now Uber Freight has taken its service offerings to […]
Volvo Trucks is looking boost the safety of teenagers and young adults with a new program launched in Australia this week. The Volvo Trucks’ See and Be Seen program centres on the sharing of the […]
Two industry technicians have been honoured for their tireless efforts to keep trucks on the go. Tony Wright from Goulburn-based Divall’s Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage and Trevor Dickson from PACCAR Parts Australia have been recognised […]
The technology seems to be up to the job and the application, inner-city deliveries, is said to be perfect for electric vans and light-duty trucks. But why aren’t more businesses, especially the parcel delivery fleets, […]
Truck drivers/operators are getting hot under the collar in New Zealand over claims the government is overtaxing them. About 60 trucks have taken their message up to the New Zealand government in Auckland yesterday with […]
The neon colours and cartoon graphics are gone, the Volvo ATA Safety Truck instead now sports a more serious look (as seen above). Why replace the green and the cute animations that have been in […]
The Australian truck sales industry remains on track for the best-ever year on record, that’s despite the brakes coming on just a touch in the third quarter. The Truck Industry Council (TIC) says despite July, […]
The U.S. Congress is considering giving the green light to larger trucks, but not everyone is happy with the idea. Pushing the case for ‘twin 33s’ – trucks hauling two connected 33-foot trailers (as seen […]
We got our first drive of a fully-electric truck just last week and came away quite impressed. However, despite the technology being a reality, experts say there are some questions that still remain unanswered on […]
Sweden is perhaps the last place on earth you might find a crocodile, but that doesn’t mean Scania doesn’t have an interest in the ancient creatures. The big-selling truck and bus brand is backing a […]
The Iveco ACCO has a long life still ahead of it. That’s the message from Iveco as the brand unveils a new-generation version of the long-standing model. Unveiled at the same event that saw Iveco […]
There’s a new Australian-built heavy-duty truck on offer with Iveco Australia this week commencing local production of the Stralis X-Way. Revealed last night in Melbourne, we were on hand for the event with many of […]
We’re now just weeks away from the Australian arrival of the new Hino 500 Series Standard Cab. And now we know what the interior is going to look like in the keenly-anticipated new medium-duty offering. […]
Leading fire truck manufacturer, Magirus, has been handed one of the world’s top manufacturing certifications. Magirus is a part of the giant CNH Industrial family (alongside Iveco, Case IH and New Holland) and has a […]
South East Queensland now has a greater presence for three leading truck brands with Penske Commercial Vehicles teaming up with one of Toowoomba’s leading truck dealerships. Pengelly Trucks and Trailers has been appointed as a […]
Isuzu and Cummins have shaken hands on a deal that could potentially see your future Isuzu truck come with a Cummins powerplant. The Japanese truck and bus manufacturer and the U.S. engine manufacturer have agreed […]
In 2017 more truck drivers died in U.S. road crashes than any other year in nearly three decades. The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) crash data shows fatalities from truck crashes was on the up, […]
If you’ve been along to a Supercars event in recent years, or even watched a race or two on TV, chances are you would have seen a Hino presence. The Japanese truck brand has backed […]
One of Australia’s best country music stars will be performing at next month’s Western Star Trucks Show n Shine – Troy Cassar-Daley. To be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on November 17, Troy will performing […]
Exciting times are ahead for Freightliner Australia with the local arrival of the keenly anticipated Freightliner Cascadia on the horizon. Ahead of that arrival of the all new truck comes news of a new addition […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Freightliner putting Cascadia to test before Aussie arrival Volvo Trucks launch new road safety initiative Push on for bigger trucks for U.S. roads What’s […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More gains in September 2018 truck sales race Iveco reveals new Aussie-built Stralis Next-gen Iveco ACCO revealed Added Penske sales presence in SEQ Isuzu […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Reverse camera to be standard on all Hino Trucks Uni project focuses on truck road safety Scania unveils plug-in hybrid truck Report says almost […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Ford F-Max truck launched at IAA Hino sets sights on future bus offerings 3.2 million truck sales projected for 2018 Iveco ACCO goes electric! […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Stability Control confirmed for new Hino truck MAN hands over first electric-drive trucks Register now for Western Star Show n Shine 2018 Safety expert […]
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Hino considering XL Series for Australia NatRoad calls for change to two-up fatigue law Walmart splashes the cash to attract truck drivers New South […]
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 […]
Freightliner are now around six months into an exhaustive local testing regime for the new Freightliner Cascadia. Set to replace the Argosy, in total more than 1.6 million kilometres of Australian testing is being carried […]
Big or small, a truck is a big investment and you want it to last as long as possible, right? The best way to look after a truck is not just making sure it’s properly […]
We’re getting a flood of questions coming in from our readers looking for info on the new Ford F-Max truck. The big question, and the one we get asked most often, is – will it […]
Cummins has made its name in diesel powertrains, so why are they now investing in electrification technology too? As we’ve covered here, Cummins believes electrification will make up a significant percentage of the road transport […]
There’s an updated and improved version of the Isuzu N-Series light-duty truck arriving in dealerships now. Some of the big changes include additional models of the big-selling offering Independent Front Suspension and Rack and Pinion […]
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