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New bridges and road upgrades for flood-hit NSW communities

Flood-hit communities in the NSW Central West will soon have access to new bridges, upgraded roads and a more resilient transport network thanks to a $32 million investment from the Regional Transport Resilience Fund (RTRF). Read More

Staff WriterNovember 21, 2024, 9:11 amNovember 21, 2024

Brisbane Truck Show, Truck events

Brisbane Truck Show: ‘Get ready to rumble’

Boxing fans will be in for a treat at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, with organisers teaming up with Australia’s leading fight promoter Ace Boxing. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 2:47 pmNovember 20, 2024

News

Hay runners prepare for next trip into SA

Preparations are well underway as Need For Feed’s hay runners get set to make their sixth trip into South Australia in the past 12 months, taking place on December 7-8. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 2:10 pmNovember 20, 2024

Features

Fleet of Kenworths help drive efficiencies for the ‘Carrot Kings’

Processing around 1000 tonnes of carrots a week, this family owned and operated business relies on a fleet of 16 Cummins X15-powered Kenworths to keep its prized product moving. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 1:42 pmNovember 20, 2024

Carbon neutral, Electric vehicle, News, Zero emissions

New program launches to help trucking industry go green

A new program to support the transport industry in making the transition to decarbonisation launched at the Alternative Fuel Summit in Melbourne yesterday.
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Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 1:31 pmNovember 20, 2024

News, Truck events

Illawarra Convoy raises a whopping $2.5 million

After a massive event over the weekend, the final figures are now in – with the Illawarra Convoy raising $2,502,020 for the Illawarra Community Foundation. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2024, 9:49 amNovember 20, 2024

Driver education, Fatigue management, News, Telematics

Call for urgent action to stamp out distracted driving

A new global survey of transport companies reveals 70 per cent of businesses have experienced the effects of distracted driving incidents.
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Staff WriterNovember 19, 2024, 1:15 pmNovember 19, 2024

News, Road upgrades, Victoria

Detours in place during West Gate Freeway to M80 Ring Road ramp closure

The outbound exit from the West Gate Freeway to the M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) will be closed from tonight, with delays of up to 30 minutes expected. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 19, 2024, 10:00 amNovember 19, 2024

Reader Rigs

#PicOfTheDay – Jake Lacey

Jake Lacey took this amazing snap near Quambatook, Victoria after a storm came rolling through and stopped him from harvesting the canola in the paddock. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 19, 2024, 6:56 amNovember 19, 2024

News

Speed limit lowered on busy mid-west freight route

Truckies using Wollar Road in NSW’s mid-west will need to observe a reduced speed limit between Ulan Road and Bylong Valley Way from Tuesday, November 19.
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Staff WriterNovember 18, 2024, 5:45 pmNovember 18, 2024

Staff Writer

New bridges and road upgrades for flood-hit NSW communities

Brisbane Truck Show: ‘Get ready to rumble’

Hay runners prepare for next trip into SA

Fleet of Kenworths help drive efficiencies for the ‘Carrot Kings’

New program launches to help trucking industry go green

Illawarra Convoy raises a whopping $2.5 million

Call for urgent action to stamp out distracted driving

Detours in place during West Gate Freeway to M80 Ring Road ramp closure

#PicOfTheDay – Jake Lacey

Speed limit lowered on busy mid-west freight route

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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