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Shogun hauls bricks for Taree trucking outfit

Ken Blanch Transport has added a Fuso Shogun 510 to its Taree-based fleet. The Shogun joins a Freightliner Cascadia and Mercedes-Benz Actros as the latest models provided by local Daimler Truck dealer, Mavin Truck Centre. Read More

Staff WriterJuly 19, 2022, 4:24 amJuly 19, 2022

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Trucking road trip around the country in 14 days

Two trucks, 14 days and 10,863 kilometres travelled have made for an unforgettable journey for this husband-and-wife trucking duo. Read More

Danielle GullaciJuly 14, 2022, 3:38 pmJuly 19, 2022

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New Cascadia impresses in challenging road tests

The Freightliner Cascadia, which is the best-selling truck in the US, was developed in right-hand drive for a cost of additional $100 million in order to ensure it was properly engineered for uniquely tough Australian conditions and met local operator requirements. Read More

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2022, 2:35 pmJuly 5, 2022

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Vic Mix contractor shares concrete evidence for Actros switch

Veteran Vic Mix contractor Daniel Venditti has upgraded to a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2663 after a stellar run with a 2658 model.
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Staff WriterJuly 7, 2022, 1:53 pmJuly 7, 2022

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WA roadhouse a popular truckie stop

Since becoming manager of the Windmill Roadhouse in WA about 18 months ago Amanda Daley has earned the nickname of ‘Chatty’. That’s because Daley loves having a chat to the truck drivers who stop there daily. Read More

Spy on the RoadJuly 5, 2022, 3:11 pmJuly 5, 2022

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The ‘Waterboy’ earns star billing at Fred’s Transport

The Kenworth T909 could arguably be branded with the title of the ‘King of the Road’ on Australian highways with the long-bonneted PACCAR product a popular choice for many fleet owners and owner-drivers across a wide range of haulage applications. Read More

David VileJune 30, 2022, 10:47 amJune 30, 2022

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A hardening insurance market

All industries experience cycles of expansion and contraction, and this is particularly true of the insurance industry. Although no two cycles are exactly the same, insurance industry cycles typically last between three to ten years and incorporate phases marked by an expansion (hard market) and a contraction (soft market) of insurance availability. Read More

Sponsored ContentJune 27, 2022, 10:19 amJune 28, 2022

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Civil Shogun muscles up

Japanese trucks aren’t usually Show and Shine material, but operators like JMT Civil and trucks like the 510hp Fuso Shogun are proving otherwise. Read More

Staff WriterJune 27, 2022, 9:40 amJune 28, 2022

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Australian made coverage solutions

Queensland-based company Retractable Tarps has set a new standard of load coverage with its wind out hood tarp systems. Read More

Sponsored ContentJune 25, 2022, 12:18 pmJune 21, 2022

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Air-Weigh-ing solution

Air-Weigh has been a major player in the onboard weighing space in Australia for the past two decades, and E-Max Australia has been a leading distributor for the product the whole way through. Read More

Sponsored ContentJune 24, 2022, 7:27 pmJune 21, 2022

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Shogun hauls bricks for Taree trucking outfit

Trucking road trip around the country in 14 days

New Cascadia impresses in challenging road tests

Vic Mix contractor shares concrete evidence for Actros switch

WA roadhouse a popular truckie stop

The ‘Waterboy’ earns star billing at Fred’s Transport

A hardening insurance market

Civil Shogun muscles up

Australian made coverage solutions

Air-Weigh-ing solution

The cost of clean road freight transport

Managing risks of light or empty lead trailers in a laden B-double

Lazer Lamps: Spreading the light

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