‘Ore-some’ Azmeb Quad Road Train Words and photos by Howard Shanks. Heading up the Lynd Road in Far North Queensland has until recently been a treacherous ordeal along a narrow pot holed road. Today, it’s all bitumen and there are fewer potholes, nevertheless it has still retained some of its notorious heritage which still tests…
Mercedes-Benz Actros 2658 Road Test Words and on-road photography by Howard Shanks (studio photography courtesy of Mercedes-Benz). Fuel economy is by far the biggest standout feature from the new Actros 2658 6×4 as Howard Shanks discovered on a recent test run from Sydney to Melbourne. A bleak cold winter morning with artic wind gusts greeted…
Freightliner Coronado FL114 in the Tall Timbers Words and photography by Howard Shanks The stunning looks of this Freightliner Coronado FL114 are not the only feature impressing driver Tim Knight as Howard Shanks discovered on a run into the rugged tall timber country of North East Tasmania. Sure enough, right on time, a silhouette of…
The Gangstar – Custom Western Star 4900 Story and Photography by Howard Shanks For well over a decade and half Western Star’s custom show winning 4900FX’s dominated major Australian truck shows, inspiring dreams and driving sales to an enviable market share. These prestigious rigs were the inspiration of, the marketing head at the time, Pat…
Scania’s R730 on the Long Run Words and Photography by Howard Shanks In the north of Western Australia, Iron Ore mining is the backbone of the region’s economy. In recent times the fall of Iron Ore’s price to below $60 a ton has many smaller mining operations questioning their on-going viability. Trimming operating costs to…
Double the Reward Maxitrans has delivered four innovative PBS A-double combinations to growing Victorian transport company, Porthaul. A collaborative effort by two of its brands, Freighter and Hamelex White, the combinations maximise payload while their modular design means they can be used for a variety of purposes. Like many companies involved in trucking, Porthaul started…