Tougher new laws come into play from this Friday aimed at stopping motorists from using dedicated heavy vehicle rest areas in Queensland.
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$18.3 million upgrade for important WA to NT link
The WA Government is investing $18.3 million to upgrade a stretch of unsealed road that connects the East Kimberley to NT.
DAF XF and CF range wins design accolade
The DAF XF and CF model range has taken top honours at Australia’s peak international design awards during 2020 Good Design Week.
#PicOfTheDay – Nathan Venn
An AB Triple is loaded up with grain in Victoria’s Mallee region, destined for Darling Downs in Queensland.
Watch as truckie is pulled over by police after a call from concerned motorist
Queensland Police have released video of a truckie being pulled over after a motorist called them concerned about the way he was driving.
Scania launches new 540hp engine
Scania has introduced a new higher output 540hp engine that delivers more torque and greater fuel efficiency.
CRC launches new brake and parts cleaner and sanitiser
CRC Industries has expanded its range of heavy-duty mechanical maintenance products with the addition of a water-based brake and parts cleaner.
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Stopping the hit on your wallet
It’s good to be back. Big Rigs is the magazine for transport workers and a strong forum for discussion of the issues that you face on the road every day. The TWU is a proud contributor. The pandemic has created a situation we have not seen before. For some in our industry, work is busier than it has ever been, for others they are finding new jobs. The industry needs no extra pain yet we still see corporate greed overtaking corporate responsibility alongside indifference from the Federal and State Governments.
Quick-thinking Kenworth truckie narrowly avoids smash with ute
It’s lucky for this reckless tradie that Ipswich truckie Mick Gray is quick on the brakes.
Toll-free period for truckies on NorthConnex up for debate this week
Hopes of a toll-free introduction for truckies to the controversial NorthConnex tollway in Sydney could rest on a debate in State Parliament this week.
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