The new The Hino 500 Series Standard Cab is said to be the first Japanese medium duty truck range below 15 tonne GVM in Australia to be fitted with a Jake Brake. “This means that medium duty market customers can now benefit from the improved drivability and operational...
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Truckline has announced a major upgrade of its retail showrooms, kicking off with the recent unveiling of their newly refurbished Brooklyn branch, Victoria, on November 16. The Brooklyn refurbishment is part of nation-wide efforts by the aftermarket truck and trailer parts retailer to standardise their extensive network of...
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The first Extra Tough Scania New Truck Generation XT mining chassis have arrived in Australia, complete with industry-leading side curtain roll-over airbag protection. Two Scania NTG G 450 8×4 twin steer chassis have been fitted with new, higher-capacity 40,000-litre Shermac water cart bodies for a Western Australian mining...
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NatRoad today called on Government to invest in research that helps the heavy vehicle industry to improve the fatality rate. Figures released today show that articulated truck fatalities reduced by 2.2% per annum in the three years to September 2018 but increased by an average of 0.3 per...
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Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Brønnøy Kalk AS in Norway to provide its first commercial autonomous solution transporting limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby port. The solution for Brønnøy Kalk AS consists of limestone being transported by six autonomous Volvo FH...
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UD Trucks Australia has issued a voluntary safety recall as a precautionary measure for 186 UD Trucks in Australia and New Zealand. The voluntary safety recall applies to UD pPNLT Quon RSS-AIR Trucks produced between 1 November 2016 and 31 January 2018. In certain operating conditions, the front-rear...
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Heavy vehicle operators and supply chain parties can now check the registration status of their fleet on a mobile phone app, no matter which state their vehicles are located. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the free NHVR Registration Checker app enabled drivers and supply chain parties to check...
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Western Star Trucks’ Show n Shine last Saturday was a success according to Penske Commercial Vehicles. The event attracted some of the best Western Stars from the region with massive prizes up for grabs. Held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds with support from recently‐announced Penske Commercial Vehicles’ selling dealer, Pengelly Truck and Trailers, the trucks on display were judged across various categories with the ‘Truck of the Show’ award presented to North Queensland Truck and Machinery Movements’ ‘Phatcat’ 4800. The second annual Show n Shine hosted by Penske Commercial Vehicles featured a range of fun activities for all including appearances by Shell V‐Power Racing drivers Fabian Coulthard and Scott McLaughlin, and music performances by Mick Lindsay and Troy Cassar‐Daley. “Our second Western Star Trucks Show n Shine was a fantastic success,” said Kevin Dennis, managing director of Penske Commercial Vehicles. “There was a hugely impressive array of trucks on display for all the attendees to see – from the 2800 through to the 6900. “It was great to give customers the opportunity to meet each other and chat about their much loved Stars. “The Shell V‐Power Racing drivers were also a huge hit with the more than 500 attendees, as were musicians Troy Cassar‐Daley and Mick Lindsay who put on a rocking show to end the fabulous day! “Despite the weather dampening the afternoon’s activities, we were pleased to see the sun reappear prior to the concert! “While we work to reach our customers through various channels, the Show n Shine is a tangible outcome of the commitment we made to increase our direct‐to‐customer activities. “We also had fantastic support from our suppliers and sponsors who helped to make it the great day it was.” ...
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Heavy Haulage Australia’s Managing Director Jon Kelly makes an impression anywhere he goes. He is an expert at portraying an image and building a brand with his immaculate looking trucks. Chris Smith talks to Jon about HHA, customisation and the latest Western Star 6900 Butch Cassidy also named...
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Minimum 30-day payment terms are a must for the road transport industry, which is characterised by tight margins, according to the National Road Transport Association. “Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s review of payment times can help by providing SMEs better and easier access to capital helping...
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