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Toying around with a new type of dolly

It’s been hailed a major innovation, a step forward in dolly design, and late last year its supply partners won the Castrol Vecton Industry Achievement award. But, does the converter dolly live up to all the commotion? If the operators we spoke to are anything to go by, then yes, it would seem so. Read More

Danielle GullaciFebruary 5, 2021, 2:00 amFebruary 5, 2021

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Kicking goals in diversity and inclusion

Having built a culture based on inclusivity and diversity, Eather Group in Sydney has been seeing more and more women joining its business – in roles that include everything from truck driving and office roles to executive positions. Read More

Danielle GullaciJanuary 29, 2021, 10:55 amJanuary 29, 2021

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Engineering feat takes centre stage at Snowy

With its rolling plains, snow-capped mountains, and sharp twists and turns, a 26.5 metre B-triple isn’t something you’d usually expect to find navigating its way through Cooma, the largest town in the Snowy Mountains. Read More

Danielle GullaciJanuary 26, 2021, 9:02 amFebruary 2, 2021

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Haulin’ hardwood in the Victorian high country

Despite it being well into late spring, a jumper and a beanie were still necessary attire for Daryl Hutton as he was about to commence another day’s work in the north-east Victorian high country, with the sun yet to break through over the hilltops. Read More

David VileJanuary 25, 2021, 2:11 pmJanuary 25, 2021

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Return of the Mack: A touching reunion for veteran truckie

Its fresh white paint job and thorough restoration, complete with the words ‘Hwy Master’ emblazoned on the side of its bonnet, make it easy to forget that this beast is well over 30 years old. Read More

Danielle GullaciJanuary 25, 2021, 9:00 amJanuary 20, 2021

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Rubber hits the road with new Mercedes-Benz Actros

Driver Diego Manzo is one of those lucky truckies whose boss lets him choose the truck he drives. He’s stoked his boss bought a new generation Mercedes-Benz Actros and that he even ticked the box for the optional MirrorCam feature. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2021, 9:15 amJanuary 20, 2021

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Father and son pave the way for timber salvage

“I think the handpiece on the UHF might just about melt today,” quipped Ken Crockett as he anticipated plenty of radio and vehicular traffic along some of the remote roads and bush tracks in the Victorian high country. Read More

David VileJanuary 12, 2021, 9:00 amDecember 23, 2020

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Highs and lows of truck financing in a pandemic

Mick Wheeler can reel off all the upsides to truck investment in the Covid-era in his sleep: record low interest rates, government guaranteed loans, and generous new depreciation write-offs, to name just three industry-first incentives. Read More

James GrahamJanuary 11, 2021, 2:30 pmJanuary 11, 2021

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The right MAN for the job

Five years ago, Matt Logan decided to take a leap of faith and go out on his own. Between juggling a growing container transport business and raising seven kids, things can get quite hectic – but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Read More

Danielle GullaciJanuary 11, 2021, 9:00 amDecember 23, 2020

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Wildlife warriors ready to hit the road to save lives

Australia’s largest mobile wildlife hospital is now complete and ready to step up as temperatures soar during the peak of summer – and it looks like it may soon have a new truck to call its own too. Read More

Danielle GullaciJanuary 8, 2021, 9:00 amJanuary 12, 2021

Features

Toying around with a new type of dolly

Kicking goals in diversity and inclusion

Engineering feat takes centre stage at Snowy

Haulin’ hardwood in the Victorian high country

Return of the Mack: A touching reunion for veteran truckie

Rubber hits the road with new Mercedes-Benz Actros

Father and son pave the way for timber salvage

Highs and lows of truck financing in a pandemic

The right MAN for the job

Wildlife warriors ready to hit the road to save lives

Truck driving identified as Australia’s most deadly occupation

Truckie’s mental health stop on the Strzelecki Track gains momentum

Changed traffic conditions following heavy vehicle bridge strike

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