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NHVR urges livestock industry to access newly released Master Code
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (316+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says the industry can find practical support and advice on safe livestock transport through the newly released Master Code. The revised and expanded Master Code went live earlier this year, designed to help operators…...
Here's a look at what's coming up on the trucking calendar
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (794+ words) Take a look at the truck shows, convoys, show "n" shines, awards, conferences and more coming up throughout the rest of 2026. Truck Week May 11-18 National event Heritage Truck Show Rocklea May 16-17 Rocklea Showgrounds, QLD Held over two days, the event…...
Victorian truckie enjoys close link to the land
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (432+ words) Based in Everton, Victorian, Bruce Bennett is a seasoned owner-driver who's spent close to 28 years in the trucking industry. Running his own operation, Bruce Bennett Transport, he's built a career doing what he enjoys working closely with farmers and staying…...
Meet "Ruby" " NTI reveals 1947 Chevrolet as latest raffle truck, raising money for MND research
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (598+ words) A custom-built 1947 Chevrolet Maple Leaf truck, brought back to life with modern engineering is the latest vehicle to be restored and raffled to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research. Finished off in a red and black paint scheme,…...
Volvo launches new generation heavy-duty electric trucks, with range of up to 400 kilometres
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (435+ words) Volvo Trucks has revealed its new range of electric trucks for the heavy-duty sector, delivering improved performance, flexibility and range. With one of the largest electric truck line-ups currently available, Volvo has proven itself as a leading force within this…...
$339. 9 million WA funding boost aimed at improving road safety
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (477+ words) Regional heavy vehicle compliance blitzes, new fixed road safety cameras and an upgrade to a major highway are included in the newly announced funding. The Western Australian Government has announced it will invest an additional $339. 9 million in road infrastructure and…...
First triple road train departs from Perth depot as part of three-month trial
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (77+ words) Centurion's first triple-trailer road train set off from its Perth Airport depot last week, under a three-month trial that will allow these longer combinations to operate along the Great Northern Highway. Triple road trains were previously only able operate from…...
Order boom puts Hino 700 Series on record track
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (796+ words) With its expanded 700 Series model range now in dealerships, Hino Australia is confident that 2026 is set to be a record-breaking year for its heavy-duty model. Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia, said increased customer enquiry and a healthy…...
Aussie's truck wash breakthrough
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (386+ words) All big rig operators know that trucking with livestock is a dirty business. It could be a B-double or B-triple shipment with literally thousands of sheep or hundreds of cattle. By the time you get to the other end of…...
How one family built a trucking success story in the Kimberley
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1409+ words) Kununurra-based operator Peter Woodhead is already eyeing up a well-earned cold beer late on the Friday afternoon that Big Rigs calls. The merciless wet season in the Kimberley shuts down the bulk of the day-to-day operations at JSW Holdings a…...