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Victorian operator hits the Swiss spot with latest trucks
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (771+ words) It also has another crucial meaning, with modern Swiss Army Knives referring to those who are versatile, a "jack of all trades. Its the perfect descriptor of Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS), which has been a dependable and flexible regional Victorian…...
Scania looks to agitate the agitator market with new 11-litre powertrain
4+ day, 56+ min ago (751+ words) Scania Australia has revealed its recently released new 11-litre powertrain will also enter the agitator market as it looks to expand its presence in the sector. The Super 11 will be developed for agitator applications as the lightweight five-cylinder engine and…...
Melbourne operator's gargantuan goals allow it to reach for the stars
4+ day, 45+ min ago (600+ words) What many may forget in these circles is that there are plenty of transport companies that are also filled with Kenworth diehards. Melbourne-based outfit Shamick Transport is one of these. Since its foundations in 2009, the operator has remained loyal to…...
FNQ freight route re-opens following landslip repairs
4+ day, 9+ min ago (541+ words) The federal government has announced a key freight route in Far North Queensland has returned to pre-disaster function following reconstruction works. The works, jointly funded by the federal and Queensland governments, have been completed on the Palmerston Highway. The repair…...
QPS and NHVR conduct heavy vehicle operation on major freight routes
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (341+ words) The Queensland Police Service and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator recently carried out a two-day traffic operation targeting heavy vehicle drivers, focusing on heavy vehicle compliance and driver fatigue. On May 20 and 21, Operation Yankee Interpose saw officers stationed along the Warrego…...
TWU prepares for week of transport action in Canberra
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (466+ words) Transport workers and union leaders are currently in the midst of gathering in Canberra this week for the annual Transport Workers" Union (TWU) council in the middle of the union"s largest coordinated industrial campaign in its history. TWU national…...
Road Freight NSW calls for clarity on Great Western Highway disruptions
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) is pushing for urgent progress and clear timelines during the closure of the Great Western Highway amid major disruption for freight operators. Currently there are two contractors involved in the process and the final construction timeline…...
Scania officially launches new Super 11 engine range in Australia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (647+ words) Scania Australia has officially introduced a new five-cylinder Super engine in the country, unveiling the new Super 11-litre engine. With up to seven per cent lower fuel consumption compared to the existing Scania nine-litre engine, higher torque at lower revs…...
Truck driver training program takes home TAFE award
1+ week, 3+ day ago (348+ words) An Australian driver training program has received an industry award after helping pave the way for more than 1, 700 new truck drivers. Central Regional TAFE in Western Australia has taken home the Power of TAFE Partnerships award at the TAFE Directors…...
Nat Road calls for local involvement in global decarbonisation survey
1+ week, 3+ day ago (198+ words) The Australian heavy vehicle industry is being encouraged to weigh in on the future of decarbonisation in the sector through a global survey. The survey compares Australia's progress with other markets, including the European Union, helping to build a clearer…...