Covid is being blamed for every bad business practice: “We can’t supply because of Covid”, “He’s working from home”, “We’re out of stock.”
NHVR approves a fourth Electronic Work Diary
The NHVR has approved MTData’s Talon and Swift system, running on either a Samsung Galaxy Active Tab or Samsung Galaxy Active Tab 2, as a fourth Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option. Read more
Engine machining experts strengthen technical advisory team
HM Gem Machining Services has moved to strengthen its technical advisory team with the appointment of Adrian Bose as Technical Representative. Read more
I’m de-flated: All I hear is silence about tyre pressure
Safety is supposed to be the most important issue for any business, especially transport. We are supposed to ‘do everything reasonably practical’ to improve safety, but, are we?
Truck tyres: Are we being conned?
Our tyre experts and our government regulators are not telling us vital information, information necessary to save lives, reduce damage to driver’s health, that is costing transport tens of thousands of dollars per truck, and costing our country billions of dollars, while needlessly damaging our world.
D’Angelo Engineering: Innovation through and through for 52 years
In 1968, Arrigo (Danny) D’Angelo founded D-Angelo Engineering – and what a 52 years it has been. While much has changed since then, what has remained the same is the company’s commitment to Australian made, with its range of truck and trailer equipment still produced in Melbourne to this day.
Good vibrations for vacuum tanker operators
Flow-Easy vibrators are delivering multiple benefits to vacuum tanker operators. Whether you’re carting dry, dusty material or sticky, wet slurry, a Flow-Easy vibrator speeds up the vacuum tanker unloading process, providing an efficient, safe and controlled load discharge.
TMC video: How to change the cabin filter on a K200
To kick-off our coverage of the ATA’s first online Technical and Maintenance Conference this week, here’s a handy tip from PACCAR on how to change the cabin fresh air filter on a Kenworth K200. Read more
Iveco Telematics system hits Australia
Designed and manufactured locally, the new Iveco Telematics system has been launched in Australia and New Zealand, and is being fitted as standard on all Iveco heavy duty Euro6 ACCO, Euro6 X-Way and Euro5 Stralis models.
How to alert road users of a breakdown
When it comes to heavy vehicle breakdowns, the most important thing is to keep you or your drivers safe. Read more