Koroit Truck Show 2016 — the people behind the trucks
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)
ACT’s original Koroit pictorial celebrates the winners, organisers and trucking families at the 2016 show.
The Mt Truck Show NZ 2016 — David Kinch’s archive pictorial
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)
David Kinch’s original pictorial records the trucks and award winners at the Mt Truck Show in New Zealand.
Photography Club — the Klos Bros’ 1986 Kenworth W model
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)
The original Photography Club image from ACT Issue 9, credited to Scott Bourne Truck Photography.
Truck Models — Jacco Klomp’s Western Star 1000
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 9 (2016)
Models with Dan Murphy visits Jacco Klomp’s scratch-built, weathered Western Star 1000 model.
Buying for PBS productivity: work backwards from the freight and the route
More carrying capacity creates value when it can be used. Gavin Hill’s productivity argument starts a practical equipment conversation.
720 km without a charging stop: electric long-haul keeps stretching its legs
MAN’s latest electric long-haul configuration shows how quickly battery-electric truck range is moving beyond short urban work.
ATA names eight transport professionals for 2026 Future Leaders Forum
Eight people working across driving, training, fleet maintenance, operations and transport technology have been selected for the Australian Trucking Association’s 2026 Future Leaders Forum. The program is backed by Volvo Group Australia and Geotab. ATA member associations and TruckSafe nominated the participants. This year’s forum combines online study with face-to-face workshops, allowing the cohort to […]
DAF completes New Generation Australian range with XB, XD and XF
DAF adds the XB, XD and XF alongside the XG in Australia. The range covers urban distribution, vocational work and linehaul, with Australian model specifications and local manufacturing details.
Truck Models — Daniel Murphy reviews Drake’s 7×8 low loader
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 10 (2016)
Daniel Murphy’s original review examines Drake Collectibles’ 1:50 McAleese low loader, working details and extension options.
Al Mabin’s The Driver — ACT’s 2016 book announcement
Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 10 (2016)
ACT’s original book announcement introduces Al Mabin’s The Driver. The reader giveaway closed in 2016 and is preserved here as historical coverage.