Automated Driving is a growing trend, driven by cost reduction targets, driver short- ages, and rising demand for transport services.
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VIDEO: ‘Divine intervention’ as church travels along the highway
Originally due to be demolished, this historic 115-year-old church and church hall was transported along the Flinders Highway on a 390km journey from Hughenden to Townsville.
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Airtec’s smarter, smaller, faster, stronger on-board mass units
Innovation continues to be at the forefront of Airtec Corporation’s product range, with the latest arrival to their SmartOBM series launching at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show – introducing The AXS SmartOBM System.
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Chasing the sun in style in a custom mobile home
After 40 years on the road as a truckie, Rick Sauerwald, now 61, retired last year – well sort of anyway. He and his wife Delice Sauerwald are making life their adventure as they chase an endless summer.
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Australia’s newest online haulage marketplace
Managing director at Loadlink Australia, Anthony Kosseris is a second-generation transport operator linking shippers and carriers through this recently launched online platform.
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Purple pride takes centre stage in Brisbane
Humble operator Simon McMahon never dreamed he’d have a truck good enough to display at the Brisbane Truck Show.
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A walk down through Brisbane’s electric avenue
Last year Big Rigs was at the IAA Truck Show in Hanover, Germany – the world’s largest truck show. We were frankly gobsmacked at the plethora of electric trucks on display there.
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Boxing tournament held at Queensland roadhouse
A roadhouse in Ingham welcomed around 800 spectators last month, as it played host to a boxing tournament.
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Boasting superior lighting performance
When it comes to driving a big rig, safety is paramount. One important aspect of staying safe on the road is having reliable lighting that provides excellent visibility for an improved night-driving experience.
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Long haul legend reflects on memories from the road
“We had to make money to survive. The only way to do it was to work and that’s what I knew best,” says Darryl Birrell of his role with G.W. Pennells, the first in his transport career of over five decades.
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