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Mercedes Benz launches new generation rigid range for Australia

Mercedes-Benz has launched an all-new rigid range at the Brisbane Truck Show. Having successfully introduced its new generation of prime movers in October last year, Mercedes-Benz is now releasing a family of versatile rigid models covering everything from distribution to waste applications. J... Read more

May 27, 2017 | Posted in: News
Mercedes Benz launches new generation rigid range for Australia

Evolution of popular Fuso Canter continues

Fuso has released an improved Canter line-up in response to customer feedback. It has introduced a range of new features to improve driver experience as well as upgraded seats and interior trim. The proven mechanical specification of the Canter range has been left alone, although the Duonic automa... Read more

May 25, 2017 | Posted in: News
Evolution of popular Fuso Canter continues

Savings mean more Mercedes-Benz trucks for Transtex

Geelong-based transport operator Transtex has taken delivery of his fourth new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, with Managing Director, Shane Blakeborough, describing the model as a ‘game changer’. Transtex has traditionally purchased American-style models for its interstate work, and Merced... Read more

January 23, 2017 | Posted in: News
Savings mean more Mercedes-Benz trucks for Transtex

Australian Trucking Quarterly - Summer Edition

Australian Trucking Quarterly - Summer Edition - OUT NOW! In this summer edition of Australian Trucking Quarterly, we check out two new trucks that will hit the road in 2017. The new Kenworth T610 and there is neat video of the Gala Launch at Kenworth’s Bayswater headquarters. We put the late... Read more

January 12, 2017 | Posted in: News
Australian Trucking Quarterly - Summer Edition

Minister says – “It’s not just truck drivers who are responsible for road safety”

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator this week released its first series of podcasts and fact sheets for the heavy vehicle supply chain as part of a national effort to boost safety for all road users. In the press release, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the ... Read more

December 02, 2016 | Posted in: News
Minister says – “It’s not just truck drivers who are responsible for road safety”

Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck: emission-free

World premiere of the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck: emission-free, silent and networked transport of goods in cities Innovative electric drives: clean and silent short-radius distribution Powerful battery: range of up to 200 km Larger payload: Urban eTruck has a permissible laden weight of 26... Read more

September 21, 2016 | Posted in: News
Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck: emission-free

New Australian Trucking Quarterly out now

In this spring edition of Australian Trucking Quarterly, we start our journey at the Southern most tip of Tasmania where we visit Dillon Transport as they deliver fresh Atlantic Salmon to the sea pens off Bruny Island. Then we join Tim Knight in his new Freightliner Coronado on run into some tall ti... Read more

September 14, 2016 | Posted in: News
New Australian Trucking Quarterly out now

New Scania for 2016

After ten years of development and SEK 20bn ($A3.14 billion) invested, Scania launched its new generation of trucks in Paris last night. Scania has launched its new range of trucks which are the result of ten years of development work and investments of over three billion Australian dollars. Fro... Read more

August 24, 2016 | Posted in: News
New Scania for 2016

Are CAT’s about to star Downunder again?

If rumors buzzing around the traps are to be believed, devout Caterpillar fans could see a limited number of 4900 Western Star’s purring along our highways in the not too distant future. These limited edition CAT series units are said to be fully customizable with engine power outputs from... Read more

August 12, 2016 | Posted in: News
Are CAT’s about to star Downunder again?

The Story Behind The Story

Nearly 40 Years After Its Release, The Cast Of Smokey And The Bandit Tell The Story Behind The Story A behind-the-scenes documentary of the cult-classic trucker movie, Smokey and the Bandit, will be debuting on August 6th — nearly 40 years after its theatrical release. Smokey and the Ban... Read more

August 07, 2016 | Posted in: News
The Story Behind The Story
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