36+ min ago   (289+ words) The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced the launch of nominations for its award-winning Future Leaders Forum (FLF), along with new major sponsor Volvo Group Australia. Volvo now joins global telematics provider Geotab as a major supporter of the program....

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (463+ words) For 43 years, Lee Marshall has been part of the fuel industry that once dominated a stretch of Armidale most locals would barely recognise today. Today, the Lowes Petroleum depot manager describes himself as “pretty much the last man standing” from…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (652+ words) Mining companies may soon be able to access a hybrid electric road train power system to boost loads and meet the need to reduce Scope 1 emissions. The innovative road train trailer technology is the subject of a 50/50 joint venture announced…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (79+ words) A great snap, taken as the sun went down at Marla, SA. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition of Big Rigs where…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1178+ words) It’s well known by now that horizontal unloading systems offer an alternative to tipping trailers – an alternative that dramatically reduces the risk of rollovers, improves ground stability, and unlocks unloading in environments where tipping simply isn’t possible. But as industries…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (859+ words) Blocked filters, diesel bug, poor fuel flow and dirty fuel will not simply disappear by themselves. If contamination is already in a bulk diesel tank, the problem can keep coming back every time new fuel is added. Operators may keep…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (468+ words) Armoury Stainless has built its name on high-quality stainless steel accessories to suit Kenworth trucks. From sunvisors and headlight surrounds through to complete stainless fit-outs, the range has become part of many standout Kenworth builds across Australia. Now, Armoury Stainless…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (437+ words) Lucky Townsville couple Melita and Joe Raabe were trackside at the NTI Townsville 500 for the big fundraising draw to win a one-of-a-kind custom-built 1947 Chevrolet Maple Leaf truck. The Raabes buy tickets to the NTI raffle that helps fight the battle…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (383+ words) Australia Post is expanding its fleet of electric trucks and vans with a $40.5 investment from the Albanese government. The rollout will include a broad range of more than 100 vehicles, from vans to light and heavy rigid trucks, as well as…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (333+ words) Brian Taylor from Yerong Creek, New South Wales, is a truckie who’s spent an impressive 41 years driving interstate and still enjoys every day behind the wheel. Brian drives for Burkinshaws Transport, hauling wool and general freight in a 2024 Kenworth T909. Trucking…...