Son reunites father with his beloved 1986 Kenworth
Transport operator turned truck salesman, Jim Liapis, couldn’t believe his eyes when he was reunited with a much-loved 1986 Kenworth W prime mover he hadn’t seen for almost 30 years.
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Hard-working Membrey keeps making it happen
Hours after learning he had just suffered his first heart attack, Craig Membrey had to laugh when doctors asked if he had a stressful job.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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