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Truckies call for parking crackdown at BP Truganina and other sites

BP’s announcement that it will initially be focusing on parking violations at its Archerfield, Eastern Creek and Wingfield sites has …
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Truckies allegedly targeted at rest stops in North Queensland

Truckies were reporting an increased police presence at rest stops in North Queensland in the weeks leading up to this …
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MaxiTRANS announces name change amid major transformation

Trailer manufacturer MaxiTRANS has announced it is changing its name to Freighter Group following the dissolution of its partnership with …
Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

Customers back operator’s investment in new electric truck

Roadmaster’s managing director Geoff Robertson had done his fair share of homework before taking the plunge on a new Volvo …
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Feedback sought on draft Australian Dangerous Goods Code

The transport industry is being invited to have a say in the draft Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, with consultation …

Features

Airtec helps transport fleets unlock greater efficiency

Airtec’s smart OBM weight sensors and digital tyre inflators are revolutionising fleet management. Here’s how.

Industry rallies to ensure success of Truckies against Bullying event

Andrew and Sandy Lattin instigated the first Truckies Against Bullying in November of 2023 at Bendigo as a result of …

Unimog primed and ready to respond

‘To train the people of the world to save themselves, and rescue those who can’t.’ This is the vision of …

Change of pace for Rocky owner-driver after 40 years behind wheel

After spending more than 40 years on the road, legendary Rocky owner-driver Colin Whitcombe is still getting used to being …

Truckie Profiles

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 …

Bacchus Marsh driver happy with his work-life balance

Returning to Tasmania after our recent trip to South Australia we dropped in to fuel up at the Little River …

The truckie with an interesting hobby

In decades of talking to truck drivers I have never met another with the hobby that Mackay-based driver Scott James …

Australia tops list of well-travelled Italian truckie

Before arriving in Australia from Italy eight years ago Ziggy Belina said he had driven trucks in most European countries.

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