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Rigs roll in for whopper Perth Convoy for Kids

The atmosphere was electric as 180 shined-up rigs rolled into Perth for its second annual Camp Quality Convoy for Kids …
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Young truck fan celebrates Book Week with recent edition of Big Rigs Newspaper

Trucking sure is in the blood for 12-year-old Madden Connors, who recently went to school dressed as a truckie from …
News, Truck events

Truckies band together for fun-filled day in support of mental health

Next month, in the Queensland town of Nobby, the local trucking community will come together for a special event, raising …
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Collins truckie recovering at home after servo rollover

The Collins Transport truckie involved in a rollover at the Sutton Forest service station off the Hume Highway, NSW, on …
News, Queensland, Road upgrades

Truckies count down days until Gympie Bypass opens

Truckies are taking a wait-and-see approach to the difference the Gympie Bypass will make when it opens this month – …

Features

Cooling on the go

Back in 2001, former long distance truck driver Peter Donegan came up with a unique concept while sweltering in the …

Penrite: Australian owned and operated for nearly 100 years

For nearly 100 years, Penrite has served the lubricant market in Australia with products such as engine oils, automatic transmission …

FleetguardMAP offers proactive, intelligent servicing

FleetguardMAP is a coolant monitoring service that provides information on the health of the coolant and alerts the customer of …

Coolabah: For the comfort of every driver

Coolabah designed and built the first Australian lithium battery powered bunk cooler, driven by innovation and a commitment to driver …

Truckie Profiles

Night-runner well looked after driving for Moreland’s

Passing through Dartmoor recently we were fortunate to catch up with our elusive old night-running friend, Tommy Buckle.

From one generation to the next

After starting his business with his late father 15 years ago, this inspiring outback automotive recycler is now passing his …

Delivering produce around the tropics

Truck driver Janitta Kippen, 29, delivers produce around North Queensland in her job for Geoff Richards Transport.

Enjoying the job, where you’re more than just a number

Recently returning from Adelaide to Melbourne and Hobart, we were fortunate to catchup with ‘Jardy’ Jardine from Donald in Victoria …

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Keeping drivers safe in the superload era

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