According to Ritchie Bros.’ latest Market Trends Report, the sale of used prime movers and trailers have soared over the last 12 months.
Higher mass limits through new SA notice
Those operating eligible livestock carriers, AB-triples and Type 1 road trains (including non-modular and modular B-triples) in South Australia will now be able to run at increased mass limits on designated routes, providing their vehicle has certified road-friendly suspension.
Melbourne rail project vital for intermodal transport, says VTA
The Victorian Transport Association has welcomed progress on the Port Rail Transformation Project at the Port of Melbourne following the Victorian Government’s announcement of the $125 million next stage of works. Read more
Heavy-hitting UD Quon flexes new muscles
Additional safety, better fuel efficiency and more power, these are just some of the gains to be found in the latest evolution of the heavy-hitting UD Quon. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Filip Schubert
Filip Schubert was seeing double in Melbourne recently, while unloading produce.
All in a week’s work for two-up couple
Fresh off trialling the first Freightliner Cascadia to tow road trains over 100 tonne, an expat Kiwi couple chat about life on the road.
Government can provide a fairer transport industry
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) ran a Convoy to Canberra last month and hundreds of truck drivers drove in convoys around Australia’s capital cities, because things are tough in transport.
TMR returns truckies’ toilets to Gatton pads
Wes Walker’s rollercoaster campaigning ride for toilets at the Gatton pads has taken another positive turn today with the return of the portaloos to the site. Read more
Technology being trialled to reduce truck-train collisions
New technology that aims to reduce the risk of level crossing collisions between trains and vehicles in rural areas will be trialled at two level crossings in NSW.
Truckie killed in workplace accident
A 59-year-old truck driver tragically lost his life last week after being crushed by a tipper trailer while attempting to fix it. Read more