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Work diaries: Fatigue management or are they just a “money grab”?

When a NSW truck driver contacted Big Rigs to vent his frustration at being fined for a work diary breach, we shared his story online and it garnered a huge reaction, with many truckies sharing similar stories. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 30, 2020, 2:29 pmOctober 30, 2020 0 7630

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Meet the new owners of a truckies’ favourite in the middle of nowhere

Owner-driver Kym Starkey and his partner Jo Lindsay, who used to drive dump trucks, have run the Little Topar Roadhouse in NSW, 80km east of Broken Hill for the past 22 months. Read More

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Forty-three up and counting for this truckie

“It started when I was about 11, I used to go for a ride in a truck when I was a little fella, I guess that’s where I got the love of them and wanted to know more about them.” Read More

David VileOctober 28, 2020, 1:16 pmOctober 28, 2020 0 4448

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New UD Quon gets job done for sixth-generation WA farmer

“Set on a high bank overlooking the fertile flats of the Murray River, Old Blythewood stands as a testament to the industry, ingenuity and flexibility of the pioneering McLarty family,” reads the National Trust website. Read More

David MeredithOctober 27, 2020, 3:26 pmNovember 4, 2020 0 2644

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Future looks bright for go-getting young couple

Transport and agriculture in Australia have had a long association since the earliest days with both industries reliant on each other to help the nation prosper and move forward.
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David VileOctober 21, 2020, 1:24 pmOctober 22, 2020 0 7614

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Humble innovator credits team for major trucking prize

We thought it best not to let Robert Cavanagh know he was our cover story subject for our October 16 issue – we might still be waiting for the return call.
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James GrahamOctober 21, 2020, 10:48 amOctober 21, 2020 0 4549

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Buying your next big rig – is this the best time to buy?

If your business is looking to buy a new truck or rig, current conditions might look bleak. Much of Victoria is still under lockdown and borders all over Australia are closed. Despite some of the grim economic indicators, the VTA’s COVID Insights Survey said that 94% of Victorian trucking operators are expressing that their business will not only survive but thrive and grow. 64% said they would invest in new capital equipment, which is encouraging. Read More

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Award-winning milk transport business pays tribute to its team

Starting as a single truck and tanker operation, Scott and Regina Harvey have grown SRH Milk Haulage into a major player on Australia’s dairy transport scene. Just last month, the business received the TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award, as part of the ATA’s National Trucking Industry Awards. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 20, 2020, 12:21 pmOctober 13, 2020 0 6165

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Safety first: Chemtrans training simulator wins coveted industry award

An innovative platform designed and used by dangerous goods and explosives specialist Chemtrans is delivering a level of training never before seen within the business – and it’s proving to have significant results, with a 51 per cent reduction in incidents since being implemented three years ago. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 15, 2020, 1:50 pmOctober 15, 2020 0 3219

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Honouring our truckies who have lost their lives

When the sound of bagpipes echoed through the town of Gatton in Queensland on Sunday, October 4, before the horns sounded during a minute’s silence, it signalled the end of the 2020 Lights On The Hill Trucking Memorial Service. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 13, 2020, 12:53 pmOctober 13, 2020 0 3549

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Work diaries: Fatigue management or are they just a “money grab”?

Meet the new owners of a truckies’ favourite in the middle of nowhere

Forty-three up and counting for this truckie

New UD Quon gets job done for sixth-generation WA farmer

Future looks bright for go-getting young couple

Humble innovator credits team for major trucking prize

Buying your next big rig – is this the best time to buy?

Award-winning milk transport business pays tribute to its team

Safety first: Chemtrans training simulator wins coveted industry award

Honouring our truckies who have lost their lives

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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