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Meritor red brake drum range is expanding

All good things come in threes, hence why Meritor have expanded their brake drum product offering by introducing a further two new sizes – 5” Steer (MBD136L) and 8.62” Trailer (MBD282L) which will complement the existing 7” Drive (MBD190L). Read More

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2021, 8:27 amNovember 12, 2021

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White Hill Truckers Memorial Day remembers lives lost

A convoy and memorial service held at the White Hill Truck Drivers Memorial in South Australia over the weekend paid tribute to drivers who have lost their lives. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2021, 5:29 amNovember 12, 2021

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Nearly 800 truckies vaxxed at Queensland border as deadline looms

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey has thanked interstate truckies for rolling up their sleeves and getting on with the job.
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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 1:01 pmNovember 11, 2021

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Scania endorses global agreement on zero-emission vehicles

Scania has announced its commitment to zero-emission vehicles with its endorsement of the first global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on zero-emission trucks and buses, in an initiative driven by CALSTART (a national non-profit group focused on clean transportation) and the Netherlands government.
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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 12:38 pmNovember 11, 2021

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Better bridges and more rest stops in revised $250m program

The federal government has promised $250 million as part of a revised joint program designed to help improve heavy vehicle safety, keep freight moving and create jobs.
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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 11:44 amNovember 11, 2021

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Rockhampton truck driver granted bail after ambulance crash

Truck driver Timothy Lee Wilson, 41, has been released on bail after appearing in Rockhampton Magistrates Court yesterday charged with two counts of dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing deaths.
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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 7:45 amNovember 11, 2021

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#PicOfTheDay – Peter Shiells

Seeing double: These Mack Superliners cart silage in western Victoria. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 11, 2021, 5:56 amNovember 10, 2021

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Teacher seeks truckies’ help to get donated thongs to the Kimberley

A preschool teacher who has collected thousands of pairs of thongs to donate to remote communities in the Kimberley is now seeking the help of truckies to get them where they’re needed. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2021, 3:38 pmNovember 12, 2021

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DGL adds to its network with $13 million acquisition

Specialist chemicals business DGL Group has acquired Austech Chemicals Pty Ltd in a $13 million deal that sees the company expand into the sustainable vehicle space. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2021, 10:36 amNovember 10, 2021

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#PicOfTheDay – Ben Talbot

Look at that sky. This picture-perfect sunrise shot was snapped in Pernatty, SA. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 10, 2021, 9:26 amNovember 9, 2021

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Meritor red brake drum range is expanding

White Hill Truckers Memorial Day remembers lives lost

Nearly 800 truckies vaxxed at Queensland border as deadline looms

Scania endorses global agreement on zero-emission vehicles

Better bridges and more rest stops in revised $250m program

Rockhampton truck driver granted bail after ambulance crash

#PicOfTheDay – Peter Shiells

Teacher seeks truckies’ help to get donated thongs to the Kimberley

DGL adds to its network with $13 million acquisition

#PicOfTheDay – Ben Talbot

Transcool: Now that’s a cool idea

Over 100 vehicles to deliver hay to fire-impacted Victorian farmers this weekend

Lane closures on Toowoomba Bypass during stabilisation works

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