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Truck parking site is ticking the boxes for drivers in NSW’s Central West

A local council in NSW’s Central West says a truck parking and amenities site it opened nearly 12 months ago has been well received by truck drivers travelling within the region. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 23, 2024, 4:34 pmOctober 25, 2024

Awards, News

Industry veteran honoured at ATA tech awards

South Australia based John Jenkin, who co-founded Tatiara Truck & Trailers around 40 years ago, was last night honoured with the 2024 Craig Roseneder Award. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024, 3:02 pmOctober 23, 2024

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

DHL adds first electric prime mover to growing EV fleet

DHL Supply Chain Australia (DHL) has taken delivery of the first Volvo FM Electric prime mover in New South Wales. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024, 2:29 pmOctober 23, 2024

News

Logan Motorway reopens after crash involving truck carrying hazardous material

The Logan Motorway is open again in both directions, although there was a reduced speed limit eastbound and reports that the eastbound Kingston Road exit was still closed earlier this morning.
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Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024, 10:44 amOctober 23, 2024

News

Calls grow for truck toll discount on troubled Toowoomba Bypass

Graeme Hoare has to keep tabs on up to 50 trucks a week that traverse the troubled Toowoomba Bypass in his role as compliance manager for Martins Stock Haulage.
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James GrahamOctober 23, 2024, 9:46 amOctober 23, 2024

News

Wickham’s adds first electric truck to its fleet

Wickham Freight Lines has taken delivery of its first electric truck, in the form of a Volvo FM Electric. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024, 9:35 amOctober 23, 2024

News

DAF launches XG and XG+ models with drivers top of mind

Order books are now open for the all-new driver-friendly DAF XG and XG+ models, the first trucks in Australia to leverage the updated regulations allowing cab widths to increase from 2.5m to 2.55m.
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Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024, 8:34 amOctober 23, 2024

News, Road upgrades, Western Australia

$23 million for road safety upgrades in WA’s Wheatbelt

A $23 million contract has been awarded for safety upgrades to the Great Eastern Highway in WA’s Wheatbelt region. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2024, 1:30 pmOctober 22, 2024

Awards, News, Truck events

Experienced truckie honoured at Tasmanian Transport Industry Achievement Awards

The winners of the 2024 Tasmanian Transport Industry Achievement Awards have been announced, with Team Global Express truckie David Stellmaker taking out Professional Driver of the Year. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2024, 11:36 amOctober 22, 2024

News, Rest area toilets

Truckie shares concerns over ‘filthy state’ of Bruce Highway site

A truck driver who frequents the Bruce Highway contacted Big Rigs to share his concerns over the shocking state of this site, as he lobbies for authorities to install toilets. Read More

Danielle GullaciOctober 22, 2024, 6:54 amOctober 25, 2024

News

Truck parking site is ticking the boxes for drivers in NSW’s Central West

Industry veteran honoured at ATA tech awards

DHL adds first electric prime mover to growing EV fleet

Logan Motorway reopens after crash involving truck carrying hazardous material

Calls grow for truck toll discount on troubled Toowoomba Bypass

Wickham’s adds first electric truck to its fleet

DAF launches XG and XG+ models with drivers top of mind

$23 million for road safety upgrades in WA’s Wheatbelt

Experienced truckie honoured at Tasmanian Transport Industry Achievement Awards

Truckie shares concerns over ‘filthy state’ of Bruce Highway site

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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