Kayla Walsh, Author at Big Rigs

Features

Teen truckspotters gain traction for awesome shots

Anyone who has ever been to a truck show will probably have noticed a few ‘truckspotters’ – those people you see roaming around with cameras, snapping pictures of rigs that catch their eye. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 14, 2024, 8:06 amFebruary 16, 2024

News, Truck driver

Owner-driver says he finds NHVR ‘approachable and helpful’

An owner-driver based in NSW has said he thinks truckies can be “overly negative” towards the industry, with the NHVR bearing the brunt of it. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 13, 2024, 3:17 pmFebruary 13, 2024

Features, Roadhouses

‘Truckies are struggling – they can’t afford to live out of roadhouses’

The owners of the iconic Little Topar Roadhouse on the Barrier Highway in western NSW have said they are “heartbroken” after making the difficult decision to close the business. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 12, 2024, 3:50 pmFebruary 14, 2024

Shows, Vintage

Kenworth Klassic to feature lineup of rare Gold Nuggets

The Kenworth Klassic is coming back with a bang later this year, with a focus on W models and a special line-up of rare Gold Nuggets. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 12, 2024, 3:27 pmFebruary 16, 2024

Awards, Heritage, Show and Shine, Shows, Truck events, Vintage

Save the date for these great truck shows and events

The next few months are packed with exciting truck shows, convoys, conferences and other events. Put them in your diaries now. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 12, 2024, 2:11 pmFebruary 12, 2024

Features

Behind the scenes of a superload: ‘The extreme sport of transport’

It’s not every day you catch a glimpse of a 477-tonne superload – so it’s no surprise that truckspotters and members of the public alike have been following the progress of an enormous power transformer from Victoria to NSW. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 12, 2024, 1:45 pmFebruary 12, 2024

Careers & Training, Features, Truckie Profiles

Young owner-driver makes dreams come true

Calab Dihm grew up watching the trucks drive past his family’s 700-acre farm in Lang Lang, Victoria, and a dream formed in his head. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 12, 2024, 11:16 amFebruary 18, 2024

News

NHVR warning after entire transmission system falls from truck

The NHVR has reminded truckies of the importance of “proper heavy vehicle maintenance” after an entire transmission system fell from a truck and exploded on the Prince’s Freeway in Altona, Victoria last week. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 9, 2024, 10:40 amFebruary 9, 2024

Awards, Shows, Truck events

White Hill truck show and family fun day finally returns

The organiser of the White Hill Truck Drivers’ Memorial in Murray Bridge, SA has said he is very pleased that the popular truck show and family fun day will return this year, running alongside the convoy and memorial service. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 7, 2024, 1:40 pmFebruary 7, 2024

News

Industry says goodbye to fallen truckie Kenny Martland

The trucking industry is preparing to say a sad goodbye to interstate driver Kenny Martland from Toowoomba, Queensland. Read More

Kayla WalshFebruary 7, 2024, 11:43 amFebruary 7, 2024

Kayla Walsh

Teen truckspotters gain traction for awesome shots

Owner-driver says he finds NHVR ‘approachable and helpful’

‘Truckies are struggling – they can’t afford to live out of roadhouses’

Kenworth Klassic to feature lineup of rare Gold Nuggets

Save the date for these great truck shows and events

Behind the scenes of a superload: ‘The extreme sport of transport’

Young owner-driver makes dreams come true

NHVR warning after entire transmission system falls from truck

White Hill truck show and family fun day finally returns

Industry says goodbye to fallen truckie Kenny Martland

Victorian farmer wins fight over $398 fine for carting hay on tractor

Why PT Blueboys is worth every dollar

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