Tech Talk

Superior strength in truck radiator design

Around a decade ago, Adrad introduced ADFUSE as a premium, aftermarket heavy duty radiator core option for industrial cooling applications. Manufactured in Australia, this superior strength radiator design has become one of Adrad’s most successful products. Read More

Sponsored ContentJanuary 20, 2022, 2:33 pmJanuary 20, 2022

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Fleetguard draws the big picture on truck coolants

There’s plenty of confusion in forums these days about the colour of heavy-duty coolants. Does it indicate anything about the chemical make-up of the coolant, or is it just a brand-to-brand thing? Read More

Sponsored ContentJanuary 20, 2022, 11:19 amJanuary 20, 2022

Tech Talk

Teletrac Navman launches new telematics device

Teletrac Navman has launched the new VT102, a TCA Type-Approved telematics device powered by AI-enabled fleet management software to power high-level insights and data for transport operators. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2022, 11:29 amJanuary 19, 2022

Tech Talk

A rumble underground

Electric trucks are well and truly here. And the gears of change are grinding loudest far below us, in the mines of Australia.
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Josh BryerJanuary 18, 2022, 1:30 pmJanuary 18, 2022

Tech Talk

A greener option with an extended service life

Powerdown has designed and developed Australia’s first ultra-high performance, biodegradable shock absorber fluid, specifically with Australian conditions in mind, and for fleets and companies who refuse to compromise on performance and reliability. Read More

Sponsored ContentDecember 17, 2021, 9:00 amDecember 17, 2021

Tech Talk

Good technology follows needs of users

Back in 2013 I was contacted by Chet Cline, the principal of the Air CTI company, which specialises in tyre inflation technology for the Australian trucking industry. Read More

Ian JacksonDecember 13, 2021, 10:30 amDecember 13, 2021

Tech Talk

AdBlue explainer: Peak body tackles some of the biggest questions

To assist the industry and operators in “demystifying” some of the issues surrounding diesel exhaust fluid/AdBlue, the Truck Industry Council has issued the below question and answer bulletin.
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Staff WriterDecember 12, 2021, 8:47 amDecember 12, 2021

Tech Talk

New Meritor red brake chambers

Meritor Australia continues to expand its product offering for the aftermarket with the introduction of its Meritor red range which now includes two new brake chambers MBC2430 (Size 2430, 2.5” stroke) and MBC3030 (Size 3030, 2.5” stroke). Read More

Sponsored ContentDecember 7, 2021, 9:43 amDecember 7, 2021