As the Volvo Trucks electromobility journey gathers pace globally, Volvo Trucks Australia is excited to announce the arrival of the first Volvo FL Electric in Australia. Read more
Planned network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Australia
Pure Hydrogen Corporation and US-based Hyzon Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for Australia.
Hino defies turbulent year with highest market share
Hino Australia continued to defy the odds during a turbulent 2020, delivering 5,222 trucks and buses, and recording its highest-ever market share of 18.4%. Read more
PACCAR Parts launches kids competition
A new competition for kids (and kids at heart) has been launched by PACCAR Parts, which is looking for a name for its newest character, a T610SAR.
Pilot driver refused service at roadhouses
As Christine Thiel has discovered, it seems size does matter when it comes to using roadhouse facilities, with some adopting a ‘no truck, no shower approach’. A pilot driver for over 10 years, Thiel has been turned away from using facilities at numerous roadhouses because “she’s not a truckie”.
Geoff Casey to Chair TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council
TruckSafe has appointed respected safety leader Geoff Casey as Chair of the TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council (TIAC). Read more
Qld transport operators meet PM to discuss flood mitigation
Leading North Queensland transport operators met with the Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack this week to discuss their concerns about the flood-prone sections of the Bruce Highway. Read more
Push to permanently suspend delivery curfews
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has renewed calls to make the suspension of delivery curfews permanent Australia-wide. Read more
Hero truckies first on the scene after car crash
Three heroic Lindsay Brothers Transport truckies have been praised for their actions, going above and beyond the call of duty to render assistance at the scene of a crash.
New truck queue rules at Port Botany
For truck drivers using port roads at Port Botany, new rules have come into play today, 13 January, in response to empty container parks in Sydney facing high demand for empty container de-hire and the subsequent long truck queues.