Richard Emery elected Truck Industry Council president
Hino Australia president and CEO Richard Emery has been elected president of the Truck Industry Council, with road-user charging and truck fleet renewal among its priorities.
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Simon National Carriers hands leadership to Almassi and Bury
Ardy Almassi and Mark Bury have taken over as co-CEOs of Simon National Carriers, with David Simon remaining chairman after more than four decades in transport.
Cartage Australia expands with Adelaide fleet and more than 40 Queensland trucks
Cartage reports 10 trucks in Adelaide, more than 40 in Queensland and approximately 300 employees as it expands beyond Victoria.
Simmons Bulk Haulage adds Detroit DD16-powered Western Star 48X
Thornton-based Simmons Bulk Haulage has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Western Star 48X prime mover, supplied by authorised dealer Trucksmart in Beresfield. Announced by Trucksmart in late September…
VCV Pinkenba technician takes WorldSkills bronze after international training push
Queensland heavy vehicle technician Lachlan Wright has won bronze in Heavy Vehicle Technology at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, capping more than a year of intensive training and international preparation. Wright,…
ATA honours trucking maintenance, training and sustainability leaders at 2026 awards
The Australian Trucking Association has named its 2026 technical, training, sustainability and industry achievement award recipients, recognising workshop innovation, apprenticeships and fleet efficiency.
Craig Cubitt named Daimler Truck Australia Pacific CEO
Craig Cubitt will take over as Daimler Truck Australia Pacific CEO on 1 November after leading the group's financial services business.
NHVR VSG38 sets approval path for longer semitrailer builds and modifications
Trailer manufacturers and modifiers can use revised 20-metre combination dimensions, but federal approval and in-service certification requirements remain.
Downer chooses Hino 700 Series for Bergkamp road-preservation feeder
Downer’s Hino FY 3248 8×4 Bergkamp feeder combines 480hp with cab access, driver comfort and safety equipment for road-preservation work.
Inside the ACT’s new Volvo FL 4×4 bushfire tankers
The ACT Rural Fire Service's new Volvo FL 4x4 heavy tankers combine 4,000-litre water capacity, Australian-built bodies, improved crew protection and a planned future fleet template.