Truckie John Kelly caught up with Big Rigs just as he was about to leave the Townsville Port bound for Mount Isa, some 900km away.
A lifetime around trucks
Owner operator and President of the Lights on the Hill Memorial committee, Gary Simpson, has a long history of service to the road transport industry.
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Free truck safety book ready to download for grain season
With the next harvest season almost upon us, the Grain Transport Safety Network (GTSN) is reminding operators of its recently-released free guide, packed full of essential information on legal mass limits.
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Preserving Australia’s fire truck history
Retired from firefighting, John Hazzlewood now volunteers with the Tasmanian Fire Service Museum, helping to maintain and restore the state’s fire trucks and vehicles from times gone by.
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Proposed bypass could spell “disaster for the town”
Travelling through Campbelltown, Tasmania, Big Rigs chatted with truck driver Steve Watts and several small business owners from the area about the proposed bypass.
Enjoying the freedom of the open road
For miner turned truckie, Philip Church, the freedom of Tassie’s wide open roads, coupled with its picturesque scenery, have proven to be a winning combination.
Working together to keep freight moving
Throughout this entire pandemic, Victorians have been able to rely on freight. People have been able to count on the fact they won’t be left stranded without essentials like food and face masks – and that’s thanks to the way we have been able to keep the supply chain moving.
ASET releases the brakes on exciting new trailer axle
You could never accuse Ken Pitt and Gordon Crighton of resting on their laurels when it comes to designing and building game-changing trailer technology at All Size Equipment Transport Services (ASET Services).
Driver fined $454 for logbook technicality
A NSW truck driver, who works just three days a week, was fined $454 for a “minor” logbook technicality.
37 weeks pregnant and still trucking on
At 37 weeks pregnant, Sydney truck driver Aleisha Welch will soon hang up her boots to begin maternity leave and embark on her next adventure as a new mum.