Cummins has announced that due to the continuing impact and uncertainty that COVID-19 has on all aspects of business and lives globally, that it will not be exhibiting at the Brisbane Truck Show scheduled from May 13-16. Read more
New study reveals serious health problems for truckies
Organisers of the first major survey of truck driver health said the findings point to a need for urgent reform to address and prevent poor mental and physical health among drivers.
Road safety exhibition kicks off 2021 national tour
Safet360 kicked off its 2021 national tour today, visiting the University of Canberra O-Week to help spread the message about sharing the road safely with trucks.
#PicOfTheDay – Filip Schubert
This shot of an SRV 2009 Kenworth T608 was taken on the Northern Highway, between Toolleen and Rochester, Victoria.
Nationwide vehicle transporter goes into voluntary administration
Australia’s largest vehicle transporter Autocare Services has gone into voluntary administration, citing volatile market conditions, declining vehicle volumes and increasing operating costs as reasons. Read more
Self-driving truck hits the road
Scania has begun testing its self-driving truck out on the road, loaded up with goods for Scania’s production operations.
#PicOfTheDay – Zak Bland
On his way out of Mingenew, WA, Zak Bland and his T908 thought cooking up some dinner and watching the sun go down would be a perfect end to the day.
#PicOfTheDay – Mathew Moreland
Old and the new: Mathew Moreland shared this shot of his 2018 T610 SAR with his father’s 1976 LW 924 Canadian Kenworth.
Regional road upgrade delivers road train access
An upgrade to Colinroobie Road will help improve freight movements between Leeton and Narrandera by allowing road train access for the first time.
Ask our lawyer: Can I be forced to wear PPE?
A frustrated long-distance driver contacted us over concerns that he was being forced to wear a headband called the Life SmartCap as mandatory PPE during his shifts.