One of the first truck shows of the year, in Victoria at least, is held at Koroit in the state’s western district.
As always, the show didn’t disappoint, albeit with a couple of local companies who usually display an array of their trucks called away for business. Many of their spots were taken by newcomers or others who brought along more than one truck.
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Two steps up into a world of Scandinavian elegance
I’ve driven three Scania prime mover models over the years – the P, G and R Series. I reckon P could easily stand for Perfect, G for Great and the R – well the R should probably be renamed the KR, because those models really are Kick Rs, especially the 770 with its humdinger V8 throbbing away beneath you.
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Shepparton trucking icon celebrates special milestone
Ken Keating has been around the trucking industry for quite a while – 88 years in fact.
A part of the Shepparton landscape, the business actually began in Bendigo where younger brother, Brian’s family still conduct business under the Keating name.
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How to win big at truck shows
If I had the time and the budget I could go to a truck show somewhere in Australia just about every weekend of the year.
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Knorr-Bremse: Safety in technology
I spend a lot of time at truck shows and among the common comebacks I hear are, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to” and “Too much bloody technology”. There’s a good answer for both comments, and it’s a one word statement: Safety.
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Test driving the upgraded Fuso Canter range
At the smaller end of the truck market, the Fuso Canter has been a mainstay for many operators looking for a Pantech for last mile delivery, tippers that will fit up a driveway or a tray truck to haul around the tools for the job.
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Trucking heaven at Yarra Glen Racecourse
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Club (HCVC) of Australia returned to the Yarra Glen Racecourse in Victoria on Sunday for its popular annual truck show.
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New venue sets the scene for popular Deniliquin Truck Show
The Deniliquin Truck Show returned over the weekend, this year with a change of venue, to the hallowed grounds where the famed Ute Muster is held, a couple of kilometres south of the township.
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Hino on right track for transition to Euro 6
Richard Emery, president and CEO of Hino Australia, recently gave an update on the state of play for the business currently and moving forward, as the company transitions towards Euro 6.
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Industry rallies to ensure success of Truckies against Bullying event
Andrew and Sandy Lattin instigated the first Truckies Against Bullying in November of 2023 at Bendigo as a result of their children having been bullied at school, and the couple wanting to create more public awareness around the issue.
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