The biggest player in Australian rail freight had some interesting things to say about our sector at the inaugural Australasian Rail Association (ARA) Rail Freight conference in Brisbane in October. Pacific National COO Patrick O’Donnell delivered th

The move, announced on October 21, has been welcomed by the tyre industry, the majority of whom are already involved in the National Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme. The Scheme is financed by voluntary contributions by 49 per cent of tyre importers a

Rod Hannify is no stranger to long hauls behind the wheel of truck bringing freight from state to state across Australia. Over the years, Hannify says he has found music, radio shows, and more recently, audiobooks, have provided welcome company while

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed a commitment to deliver heavy vehicle rest areas across Australia. The federal government’s first budget has committed an additional $80 million for heavy vehicle rest areas over the next four ye

Patrick Conlon has been appointed to the NHVR board, bringing vast transport and infrastructure experience that will support the regulator’s critical work in ensuring a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry. Deputy chairperson Julie R

The awards, run by Brake, the road safety charity and supported by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, acknowledge companies and individuals who have implemented successful initiatives, products or services to tackle fleet safety. The winners were annou

Goulburn-based earthmoving and bulk haulage operator Andy Divall has received the prestigious Ted Pickering Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to the Australian road freight industry. An owner of booming Goulburn business Divall’s Earthm

It’s an easy, uncluttered drive of three hours or so from Gothenburg in Sweden to the Norwegian capital Oslo, on excellent roads that don’t deteriorate at the border. There were some electric cars sharing the highway, but not many. Approaching Oslo’s

Remember that feeling you used to get as a kid on Christmas Eve? Your whole body is tingling with excitement, your brain feels like it’s bouncing around on three cases of Red Bull, joy is just radiating from every pore of your body. That’s the feelin

Addressing delegates at the CILT conference in Perth in October Armstrong drew many parallels between his country’s problems and those experienced in Australia. Emphasising the need for greater resilience in the network, he said Canada’s transportati

Scania recently released its interim sales report on heavy vehicle data for both the third quarter and for 2022 to date, showing an overall increase of nine per cent to October this year, and a 29 per cent boost in net sales for the third quarter. Sc

The changes will introduce consumer protections for vulnerable road users involved in an accident, along with updating technical standards and inspection requirements for tow trucks. As of November 7, WA tow truck drivers are now required to declare

The top five results for the month in terms of volume sold were Isuzu (1190), Fuso (430), Hino (360), Volvo (284) and Kenworth (282). The order is slightly different for Year to Date results with Isuzu still to top, followed by Hino, Fuso, Kenworth a

Scania says it has joined forces with mining company Rio Tinto to develop autonomous haul trucks at a mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region as it pursues environmental and productivity benefits. The two companies have established a long-term res

In October, the future of Australia’s transport industry shifted. Built on decades of diesel-powered heavy vehicles, the federal government’s decision to make Euro VI emissions standard from November 1, 2024, signalled a shift towards a zero-emission

The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) says chief technical officer Paul Caus is departing this week after six and a half years providing high quality technical and regulatory advice to HVIA members. Caus joined HVIA as the organisation transiti

Port of Newcastle’s sustainability efforts have received top marks in the 2022 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), with the Port receiving its highest score to date of 95 out of a possible 100 points. GRESB is a world-leading leading

It’s an odd thing, but long experience drawn from many moments of corporate claptrap and executive evasion have caused me to quietly believe that in the trucking business, there are two types of Swede. The Volvo Swede and the Scania Swede, the Volvo

It’s not too often that the opportunity arises to drive 10 different truck models in one day. However, that’s exactly what happened on a recent Isuzu Trucks drive from its Truganina headquarters in Melbourne to the wet, wild and picturesque coastline

Scan with your Smartphone camera to check out this deal! ’08 Kenworth K108 550hp Cummins diesel 18 speed Road Ranger manual 1,840,091km $98,500 Dandenong South, VIC 03 9998 4948 The popular cab over design and the Kenworth touches such as the buttone

Scan with your Smartphone camera to check out this deal! ’10 Kenworth T908 Cummins 600 hp Cummins ISX 18-spd manual Low kilometres $162,000 + GST Freemans Reach, NSW 02 8279 7172 Sporting the Cummins ISX engine, pushing out 600hp, and not fitted with

Insurance is an important element for an industry sometimes referred to as Australia’s deadliest. With a passion for transport that has flowed down through the generations, family business Midland Insurance Brokers is specialising its total insurance

NSW Ports presented its plan to expand freight rail capacity and take congestion off roads at the recent Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Freight Rail Conference. The plan seeks to make Australia’s freight industry more efficient by moving road

For over 40 years, Gorski Engineering has been providing Australians with quality-built tippers that can withstand the most trying conditions. Proud of its past and enjoying a strong present, the company is also looking forward to a bright future wit