Brent Davison, Author at Big Rigs

Features

Revered certifier, 70, still fighting to untangle industry red tape

THINK OF a catchy popular saying and you can probably apply it to Phillip Hodges. “From little things, big things grow”, you might say, quoting the chorus line from a popular Kev Carmody song or “an overnight success story 25 years in the making” might spring to mind and both will be right.
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Brent DavisonMay 20, 2022, 9:52 amMay 20, 2022 0 1116

News, Tech Talk

High-tech steering wheel sensor closer to launch

Being ‘a bit tired’ is now being identified as a major killer of truck drivers and is raising concerns in Australia’s road transport industry. Read More

Brent DavisonSeptember 3, 2021, 3:01 pmSeptember 3, 2021 0 1995

Features

Who are you going to call after a breakdown?

Given the amount of time trucks spend on the road, a breakdown of some sort is inevitable. Popping a tyre, losing hydraulics, simply failing to start or any one of a hundred things will eventually sideline even the best-kept truck. Asking the question popularised in a movie, who ya gunna call? Read More

Brent DavisonMarch 14, 2021, 10:00 amMarch 14, 2021 0 4339

Tech Talk

New Volta sends shock waves through Europe

Electrification is the name of the game in Europe where sales of new internal combustion-engined (ICE) cars and vans in Britain will stop by 2030 and diesel-powered vehicles will be gone from much of Europe by 2040.
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Brent DavisonFebruary 1, 2021, 1:42 pmFebruary 1, 2021 0 1365

Features

Workshop whiz humbled by the top honour at TMC

A transport industry stalwart who started his climb through the ranks more than 25 years ago as an apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic has been named the Craig Roseneder Award winner in the 2020 Castrol Vecton Industry Awards. Read More

Brent DavisonDecember 11, 2020, 9:00 amDecember 8, 2020 0 3275

News, Tech Talk

Hyundai extends hydrogen highway with new XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks

With European countries set to legislate internal combustion engines out of existence by 2040 and other countries expected to follow suit, Hyundai has revealed a plan to change the world’s road transport industry using hydrogen fuel cell power.
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Brent DavisonOctober 27, 2020, 7:58 amOctober 27, 2020 0 3605

News

Australia’s Omni Tanker to send shockwaves through US

Impressive savings – both weight and financial – have found their way into Australia’s dangerous liquids tanker operations courtesy of local specialist manufacturer Omni Tanker and its pioneering work in composite carbon fibre materials. Read More

Brent DavisonOctober 19, 2020, 12:58 pmOctober 19, 2020 0 4432

Features

Story behind the picture: A husband and wife success

A wonderful pic popped-up on our Facebook page recently – a dramatic image instantly capturing the essence of Australia’s road transport industry. Read More

Brent DavisonOctober 2, 2020, 4:41 pmOctober 2, 2020 0 4591

Tech Talk

Cost-cutting hydrogen unit close to green light

A REVOLUTIONARY device designed to save fuel and slash emissions from large diesel engines is edging closer to becoming a commercial reality, according to its South Australian development company, HYDI. Read More

Brent DavisonAugust 4, 2020, 6:21 amAugust 4, 2020 0 5640

Brent Davison

Revered certifier, 70, still fighting to untangle industry red tape

High-tech steering wheel sensor closer to launch

Who are you going to call after a breakdown?

New Volta sends shock waves through Europe

Workshop whiz humbled by the top honour at TMC

Hyundai extends hydrogen highway with new XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks

Australia’s Omni Tanker to send shockwaves through US

Story behind the picture: A husband and wife success

Cost-cutting hydrogen unit close to green light

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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