In 2016 I wrote a story in Big Rigs about an iconic drag truck called the Mean Machine, a B-model Mack owned by the legend himself, Billy Gordon.
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Cruising the suburbs in the new Scania Super 500G
It’s 6pm on a Friday afternoon and I’m sitting in the usual traffic jams that beset the Hume Highway as you come off the Western Ring Road.
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Parking coolers bring huge benefits for truck cabins
Using a parking cooler in your truck cabin can bring enormous benefits. By regulating the temperature and humidity during rest and sleep stops, drivers can rest and recover optimally, leading to increased alertness and safety while driving. Moreover, it reduces operating costs by not running the engine unnecessarily, which reduces wear and harmful emissions, and saves fuel costs. Overall, a parking cooler is a win-win solution for driver safety, finances, and the environment.
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Good ‘Vibe’ at WA roadhouse
Several truck drivers have contacted Spy singing the praises of the Vibe Roadhouse at the historical WA town of Coolgardie.
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Truck Art: specialists in truck heating and cooling
Truck Art has been involved in sleeper cab heating and cooling for over 15 years and we pride ourselves on helping the heavy vehicle industry with a wide range of fatigue management solutions to suit everyone’s different needs.
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The popular Queensland roadhouse with its own singing chef
Upon entering the BP Cluden Roadhouse in north Queensland, you might be lucky enough to hear songs coming from the kitchen, courtesy of 43-year-old Adam Jerri – the roadhouse’s very own singing chef.
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Bricks and stones cement company’s success
For James Hammond, a stonemason by trade, it was an earthquake in the WA town of Boulder in 2010 that led him to his next career move.
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Top steel cable and rubber products under one roof
Andromeda Industries is a pioneering and innovative business that has been producing Superflex Steel cable and slings along with their huge range of rubber products since 1972.
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Here’s how balanced trailer wheels ‘sing’ together
So, you take the family drive car, let’s say it’s a Landcruiser or a Hilux, in for balancing the wheels, and you say, “Mate, just balance the front two wheels thanks!” It’s unthinkable, right?
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Get longer slat life with the J-MAX steel slat floor
Here’s why operators who haul abrasive materials need the J-MAX steel slat.
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