January 2018 Truck Sales Numbers released
Hino, MAN and Kenworth were some of the big movers in January as the Australian truck industry started 2018 in fine style. The January 2018 VFACTS data has just been released and shows a 5.5% […]
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Iveco and Microsoft team up on telematics
Look for Iveco products in coming years to be offered with cutting-edge telematics functionality as a result of a new partnership with software giants Microsoft. The parent company of Iveco, CNH Industrial, and Microsoft have […]
NHVR confirms new roller brake testing procedures
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has confirmed a new National roller brake testing procedure is in operation. They say the procedure was implemented following industry-wide consultation into brake testing methods, including extensive discussions with […]
U.S. truck fleets offering record pay rates for drivers
It’s a great time to be a truck driver in the U.S. with reports fleet operators are offering significant pay increases to retain and attract drivers. Driving the demand for commercial truck drivers is an […]
Volvo Trucks confirm Takata Airbag Recall
The global Takata Airbag Recall continues to involve more vehicles and more vehicle manufacturers. Now comes confirmation that some Volvo trucks sold in Australia are also affected. Related: New Fuel Efficiency Manager for Volvo Trucks A […]
Fatigue management tech the focus of FatigueHACK
Driver fatigue is an ongoing problem in the road transport industry, but even more so right now as the focus remains on safety issues in the industry. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) will be hoping […]
Fleet managers probed on truck safety
As the debate continues to rage about the causes behind a string of deadly heavy vehicle crashes come some worrying findings from a survey of Australian truck fleet managers. The survey, involving more than 200 […]
TIC backs incentives for new truck investment
Want fewer truck crashes? The answer is to help truck operators update to newer, safer vehicles. That’s the opinion of the boss of Toll Group (as reported here), and now the Truck Industry Council (TIC) […]
U.S. truck industry backs Trump
The U.S. truck industry is in good shape and can see an even better future ahead, that’s according to the President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, Chris Spear. Mr Spear issued a statement […]
Iveco kicking goals in Africa
Iveco has celebrated some significant local orders in recent times, however nothing quite as substantial as this order placed for Iveco buses and trucks in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa. The transport […]
Nikola Motors trucks to be built in Arizona
Electric vehicle manufacturers, Nikola Motor Company, has just announced it would establish its new truck production facility in the state of Arizona. Nikola plans to have a Tesla-rivalling hydrogen-electric prime-mover (day-cab and sleeper cab) available […]
Proterra Electric Bus goes to Super Bowl
Football fans in the U.S. will get a chance to take a ride on a fully-electric bus at this week’s Super Bowl in Minnesota. Helping shift an expected crowd of more than 66,000 people will […]
UK industry group says potholes taking toll on trucks
It would be the exact same situation in Australia, if not actually worse, poorly maintained/pothole filled roads taking a toll on the suspension and steering systems of trucks and buses. In the UK the issue […]
New Fuel Efficiency Manager for Volvo Trucks
Heavy vehicle journalist Matt Wood has been appointed Fuel Efficiency Manager at Volvo Trucks Australia. The newly created roll focuses on a number of areas where operators might be able to improve efficiencies, says Volvo […]
Fuso involved in Japanese platooning trials
Japanese motorists are now sharing the roads with self-driving trucks with a trial of self-driving trucks being undertaken on busy motorways around Tokyo. The testing, which is focusing primarily on platooning applications, includes a truck […]