4+ hour, 52+ min ago   (299+ words) Josh Rigney had carted scrap from Cairns to Townsville when Big Rigs saw him parked recently in Townsville. “I have to head off back to Tully soon to get some more scrap for here,” he said. A truckie for about…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (451+ words) Australian Pump Industries recently conducted an informal, off-the-cuff survey among truck drivers to find out what they love about life on the road and what really gets under their skin. Interestingly, the biggest complaints weren’t long hours, tight delivery schedules…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago   (771+ words) The Industry Icon award recognises those who have helped make the industry better, not just for themselves, but for the people who have travelled alongside them, worked with them and followed in their footsteps. For 2026, Frank and Georgie Marley have…...

10+ hour, 11+ min ago   (350+ words) Australian manufacturer and supplier of specialised truck bodies, service vehicles and parts, STG Global, has selected the Hino 700 Series as its preferred heavy-duty truck partner. As a specialised truck manufacturing business, STG Global assembles truck bodies used across industries such…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago   (512+ words) Hartwigs has been appointed truck dealer for emerging brands, FAW Trucks and Foton Trucks for the dealership’s regions. The fifth-generation family dealership was established in 1923 and says it is seeing both brands gain real traction with regional operators. On-road demonstrations,…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (267+ words) Mack Truck’s two demanding haul heroes, the Trident and Super-Liner have received a retro themed new facelift. The locally driven project gives both models a new squared off face as well as featuring quad 7-inch LED headlights for better nighttime…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (581+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently conducted a blitz focused on Queensland’s sugarcane industry. Named Operation Humidity, it was conducted during this year’s crush season to identify safety risks associated with increased cane haulage activity across the state. The…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (303+ words) Heavy equipment auction provider, Manheim Industrial Australia, will host a major crane liquidation auction in New South Wales on behalf of SV Partners. The Major Cranes Liquidation sale features quality used cranes and support equipment, including various trucks and prime…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (325+ words) Heidelberg Materials has deployed five new Freightliner Cascadias into its growing fleet. The company, formerly operating as Hanson in Australia, selected 126 day cab models to operate out of depots around Australia. Thanks to its low tare weight, Daimler Truck said…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (1256+ words) There’s plenty happening across the country for truckies and truck fans alike. Here’s a look at upcoming country truck shows, charity convoys, industry conferences and more to add to your diaries. Australian Festival of Transport August 27-30 Alice Springs, NT The…...