When it comes to heavy vehicle breakdowns, the most important thing is to keep you or your drivers safe. Read more
Passionate Townsville truckie keeps history alive saving heritage homes
Until Jo Veneman moved to Townsville from Darwin 25 years ago she’d never seen a fully timber-built cottage or homestead. Read more
Jewels of the Sapphire Coast
“The Volvo runs during the week as that finances the dreams I have for all the old stuff,” said Alby Twyford, referring to his collection of heritage trucks which are tucked away in a shed near Bega, just inland from the NSW south coast.
Making life an adventure: Travelling far and wide
If you’re a fan of the popular TV series Outback Truckers, then the name Danyelle Haigh and Murranji Water Drilling might ring a bell. It is the fifth season she’ll be appearing in after all.
Arriving in style: Truck convoy is a wish come true
It hasn’t been an easy ride for 17-year-old truck fan Sebastian Martino. As he prepares to graduate from Year 12 at Miller Technology High School, his proud mum Callie Hume wants to make his wish of arriving to his formal in a truck come true – but that wish has gone up a few notches, with Sebastian’s Formal Convoy set up to raise funds for The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.
Son reunites father with his beloved 1986 Kenworth
Transport operator turned truck salesman, Jim Liapis, couldn’t believe his eyes when he was reunited with a much-loved 1986 Kenworth W prime mover he hadn’t seen for almost 30 years.
Hard-working Membrey keeps making it happen
Hours after learning he had just suffered his first heart attack, Craig Membrey had to laugh when doctors asked if he had a stressful job.
Work diaries: Fatigue management or are they just a “money grab”?
When a NSW truck driver contacted Big Rigs to vent his frustration at being fined for a work diary breach, we shared his story online and it garnered a huge reaction, with many truckies sharing similar stories.
Meet the new owners of a truckies’ favourite in the middle of nowhere
Owner-driver Kym Starkey and his partner Jo Lindsay, who used to drive dump trucks, have run the Little Topar Roadhouse in NSW, 80km east of Broken Hill for the past 22 months.
Forty-three up and counting for this truckie
“It started when I was about 11, I used to go for a ride in a truck when I was a little fella, I guess that’s where I got the love of them and wanted to know more about them.”