Tech Talk

Creating safer roads and more efficient operators

By Anthony Laras, national manager for transport, Teletrac Navman Data is the lifeblood of modern transport business, who can achieve compliance, efficiency, and better driver behaviour by having information at their fingertips. Read More

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News, Tech Talk, Tyres

Research highlights benefits of super single tyres on trucks

Wide tyres, also referred to as ‘super singles’, have been given a tick of approval by a new study investigating their impacts on Australian road construction, in particular sprayed seal unbound granular pavements.
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Tech Talk

Highlighting the benefits of AEB and stability control

Wodonga TAFE, Driver Education Centre of Australia (DECA), Trucking Industry Council and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have teamed up to create a detailed resource and multimedia suite to help educate transport managers and operators of the benefits of early adoption of Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) and stability control, as well as their limitations. Read More

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Tech Talk, Telematics

Enhancing safety and efficiency for operators

The transport industry plays a vital role in keeping goods moving and economies thriving. However, it also faces numerous challenges, including ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing driver fatigue, maintaining vehicle safety, and effectively monitoring Chain of Responsibility (COR). Read More

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Tech Talk, Telematics

Save time and money with electronic repairs

As we know, heavy-duty vehicles play a crucial role in Australia’s economy – transporting goods and materials across vast distances, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and effectively. Without heavy-duty vehicles, Australia’s economy would come to a standstill. Read More

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Tech Talk, Telematics

A different way to address the driver shortage

The estimates vary, but we are in the middle of a perfect storm in terms of the availability of qualified drivers to take the wheel. With a shortage estimated to be in the thousands, the average age of our driver population continues to increase while the number of new drivers taking the wheel has declined. Read More

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Tech Talk, Telematics

After a dog, a dashcam is a driver’s best friend

By Andrew Rossington, chief product officer, Teletrac Navman As every driver knows, you’ve got to keep your eyes on the road. Conditions change fast, other drivers are unpredictable and unfamiliar roads pose a challenge. But what if you had an extra set of eyes helping you out? Read More

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Tech Talk, Telematics

WHG helping to keep things all on track

In only 15 years, Arva Transport and Logistics has grown from a single operator with just one truck, to a fleet of over 100 vehicles – and counting. Read More

Sponsored ContentJuly 7, 2023, 7:09 amJuly 7, 2023 0 528

Tech Talk

Protecting HVAC systems with a Ryco cabin air filter

One of the most overlooked truck filters is the cabin air filter. “Cabin filters are a relatively new innovation and many truck owners aren’t even aware if their vehicles are fitted with one,” said Alastair Hampton, Ryco’s general manager of engineering and innovation. Read More

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Tech Talk

Updated mechanical coupling standards released

Standards Australia has released updated versions of mechanical couplings standards for 2023. Read More

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Tech Talk

Creating safer roads and more efficient operators

Research highlights benefits of super single tyres on trucks

Highlighting the benefits of AEB and stability control

Enhancing safety and efficiency for operators

Save time and money with electronic repairs

A different way to address the driver shortage

After a dog, a dashcam is a driver’s best friend

WHG helping to keep things all on track

Protecting HVAC systems with a Ryco cabin air filter

Updated mechanical coupling standards released

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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