Ron Gysberts has one clear message to the Australia transport industry – Panus Trailers Oceania is here for the long haul, offering some of the best trailer deals in the marketplace for the small and medium-sized operators.
#PicOfTheDay – Eddie Phillips
Phillips took this shot, just south of Winton, on his way back from Darwin.
Here’s what happens when motorists don’t check their blind spots for trucks
Many of you will have been caught in this scenario yourself. Read more
Free truck safety book ready to download for grain season
With the next harvest season almost upon us, the Grain Transport Safety Network (GTSN) is reminding operators of its recently-released free guide, packed full of essential information on legal mass limits. Read more
ASET releases the brakes on exciting new trailer axle
You could never accuse Ken Pitt and Gordon Crighton of resting on their laurels when it comes to designing and building game-changing trailer technology at All Size Equipment Transport Services (ASET Services).
Truck driver sentenced to 9 years and six months jail over Dubbo tragedy
Queensland truckie Robert Crockford has been sentenced to 9.5 years in jail over the 2018 crash that killed a young couple stopped at a roadworks site. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Bailey Perkins
Bailey Perkins captured these Kenworth K200s from Doolan’s Heavy Haulage flexing their muscles and showing what they’re made of, as they await departure from the port.
Trucking company sued $527,000 for destroying fire trucks and police car
The Melbourne-based company that owned the truck involved in a massive explosion in Charleville in 2014 has been hit with claims it pay the $527,906 bill to replace two fire trucks and repair a police car.
Public transport fare relief essential to reduce congestion: VTA
A proposal to slash off-peak fares for public transport in Melbourne will help reduce an anticipated spike in road congestion that will disrupt freight movements as the city begins to come out of lockdown, according to the state’s peak transport industry group.
Centramatic: Reducing your tyre and fuel costs is a balancing act
Centramatic Australia has developed a cost effective, simple solution for easy permanent balancing on all trailer/drive wheels.