TruckWorld Trucks Blog Archive

Dean Dal Santo, formerly Scania’s National Sales Manager, Trucks, will now serve as Scania Australia’s Sales Director, Trucks. ...

Properly navigating hills and steep inclines requires a delicate balance of braking, gear shifting, and speed management. ...

Fuso Truck and Bus recently showed its new FG 4x4 Canter at the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) event that took place from September 5 through 8 in Perth. ...

Long haul truck driving can be stressful as you not only try to make a delivery on time, but must also remember to fill up your tank, grab a quick bite to eat, and get a few hours of sleep when you can. ...

According to the latest T-Mark truck market sales data from the Truck Industry Council (TIC), the trucking industry enjoyed strong new truck sales during July and August. ...

Although curbside refuse collection in Australia often entails usage of ACCO compactor refuse trucks, some tasks are better left to other models. ...

When buying a truck, working with private sellers can pose challenges, in large part because private sellers aren’t backed by dealerships. ...

This week, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) recently participated in the fourth annual Queensland Road Safety Week, whose theme was “Speaking Up For Road Safety—Road Rules Refresher.” ...

Following recent talks with Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) chairman expressed his enthusiasm about working with Morrison in the future on issues the industry faces, including a need for regulatory and tax reform. ...

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) recently called upon the Australian government and state transport ministers to appoint an independent committee to overhaul the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNA), which is scheduled to be revised in November. ...

Tokyo-based truck manufacturer Hino recently held its 2018 Hino National Skills Contest. ...

Transurban, a toll road operator and member of the Sydney Transport Partners Consortium, is currently attempting to purchase a largely underground motorway that’s under construction in Sydney. ...

Truck drivers live a good amount of their lives on the road, which means they have a lot of time on their hands to come up with fun and unique terms for everyday objects and people. ...

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA), which represents Australia’s trucking operators, recently applauded the latest round of funding for the government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, worth $3.9 million. ...

If you absolutely depend on your truck to get work done, you should consider a brand new commercial truck. ...

Following a recall that affected Takata airbags in millions of BMW, Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota vehicles sold between 2001 and 2004, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) announced that the www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au website received over 1.2 million responses in its first week of operation. ...

Driver fatigue is an often-underestimated problem that extends well beyond the truck’s cab, potentially affecting the driver’s employer, freight customers, and other drivers sharing the road. ...

Hino Australia today confirmed that the next generation of the 500 Series Standard Cab models will join its range of medium duty trucks from November, 2018. ...

Hino, a Tokyo is shining a spotlight on G.James Glass & Aluminium, an Australian manufacturer and big proponent of Hino trucks. ...

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the MaxiTRANS and Mildura Truck Centre (MTC) partnership. ...

IVECO in collaboration with Shell, will display a full offering of alternative Electric, CNG and LNG vehicles that are available on the market today. ...

According to the latest T-Mark truck market sales data from the TIC, the second quarter of 2018 was particularly strong for the new heavy vehicles segment. ...

JR Plant Hire owner James Lutter was looking to add a tipper and dog to the fleet, he didn’t look beyond the INTERNATIONAL brand. ...

Reflecting its ongoing focus on serving its customers, Hino Motor Sales Australia has announced a number of organisational changes within its Brand and Franchise division. ...

Alliance Truck Parts has introduced the first Australian-made injection moulded 700mm wide truck mudguard. ...