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Nominate now for truck technical and maintenance awards

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has opened nominations for the 2020 Craig Roseneder Award, recognising technical and maintenance excellence in the trucking industry – with a trip to the US up for grabs. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2020, 11:54 amOctober 9, 2020

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Lengthy delays on Bruce Highway after caravan incident

Drivers were being warned of lengthy delays following a caravan crash on the Bruce Highway this morning at Wild Horse Mountain, reported 7News Brisbane.
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Staff WriterOctober 9, 2020, 11:36 amOctober 9, 2020

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Impatient motorist gets schooled by heavy haulage team

A big thanks to local Singleton, NSW, plumber Danny Dwyer for sharing this clip with us today.
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Staff WriterOctober 8, 2020, 7:06 pmOctober 8, 2020

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Veteran truckie calls it quits after border treatment

So much for being a provider of essential services. That’s the parting message from distraught veteran interstate truckie James Camrolakis who was so incensed by the treatment he got at the SA border recently that he’s calling it quits after 40 years behind the wheel. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020, 3:58 pmOctober 7, 2020

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Budget 2020: Cash boost for roads and infrastructure

In last night’s 2020-21 Federal Budget, it was announced that roads and infrastructure projects will receive a welcome cash injection. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020, 1:17 pmOctober 7, 2020

Reader Rigs

#PicOfTheDay – Leigh Thornton

Dust, dirt and gravel are no match for this 2017 Kenworth 610 SAR, with Leigh Thornton ensuring it’s always looking it’s best.
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Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020, 10:45 amOctober 7, 2020

Mack Karreman Quarries takes 500th Mack delivery

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500th Mack – Karreman Quarries achieves delivery milestone

Mack Trucks bearing the Karreman Quarries name have become a familiar sight along Brisbane roads, and that’s not surprising, given the business has just taken delivery of its 500th Mack. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020, 10:36 amOctober 7, 2020

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#PicOfTheDay – 2Speed

This gleaming Kenworth T909 stops for a break as the sun sets on another day.
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Staff WriterOctober 6, 2020, 2:20 pmOctober 6, 2020

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Hino Australia boss Steve Lotter announces retirement

Long-serving Toyota and Hino executive Steve Lotter has announced he will retire from the role of Chairman and CEO of Hino Australia, effective from January 1 next year.
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Staff WriterOctober 6, 2020, 9:41 amOctober 6, 2020

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ATA calls for changes to advanced braking rules

Draft design rules on advanced emergency braking should be changed to include specific requirements on how the braking systems handle older trailers without ABS, according to the Australian Trucking Association (ATA). Read More

Staff WriterOctober 6, 2020, 9:10 amOctober 6, 2020

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Nominate now for truck technical and maintenance awards

Lengthy delays on Bruce Highway after caravan incident

Impatient motorist gets schooled by heavy haulage team

Veteran truckie calls it quits after border treatment

Budget 2020: Cash boost for roads and infrastructure

#PicOfTheDay – Leigh Thornton

500th Mack – Karreman Quarries achieves delivery milestone

#PicOfTheDay – 2Speed

Hino Australia boss Steve Lotter announces retirement

ATA calls for changes to advanced braking rules

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

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