With the recent promotion of Tony O’Connell to Managing Director of Volvo Trucks Malaysia, Volvo Trucks Australia is pleased to announce that Gary Bone has taken on the role of Vice President, Volvo Trucks Australia.
Governments must improve access for trucks: ATA
The Australian, state and territory governments must get serious about real reforms to deliver better access for trucks, said Chair of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) David Smith. Read more
Healthy Heads foundation appoints new CEO
Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds (HHTS) has announced the appointment of Naomi Frauenfelder as the foundation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Temporary closure of Pacific Highway rest area
Truckies will have to bypass the Tyagarah rest area 36km north of Ballina for most of next week as Transport for NSW carries out maintenance work there. Read more
Truckie praises rescuers after miracle escape from bridge crash
Lucky-to-be-alive truckie Charlie Thilakarathna said he owes his life to the two passing strangers who helped rescue him from a creek near Mackay early Sunday morning. Read more
New truck wash for NSW freight hub
A brand new truck wash at Warialda is set to benefit those travelling through NSW’s Gwydir Shire, offering various services to the region’s heavy vehicle operators.
Fuel leak issue sparks Freightliner recall
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a recall on over 3,000 Freightliner trucks due to a fuel leak issue and the potential risk of an engine fire.
PM visits Volvo manufacturing plant
Prime Minister Scott Morrison got behind the wheel of Australia’s first Volvo FL Electric truck, during a visit to the Volvo Group Australia manufacturing plant in Wacol, Queensland on Friday.
Ron Crouch receives Australia Day honour
Ron Crouch, who founded Ron Crouch Transport, has been honoured in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List with a medal of the Order of Australia – recognised for his service to the road transport industry and the community.
Fifth man arrested over truckie shooting near Lithgow
A fifth man wanted over the alleged robbery, assault and shooting of a truck driver near Lithgow last year has been arrested and charged following a pursuit in Sydney’s south west yesterday. Read more