Simon National Carriers continues its safety drive by welcoming four new Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers to its fleet. The Euro 6 Actros features latest generation active safety technology that can automatically perform emergency braking for vehicles and people. Just like all Simon National Carriers trucks, the 2653 Mercedes-Benz units have been limited to 90km/h to…
DetailsNew Fuso Shogun, powered by Daimler OM471 engine, the same engine that powers the efficient Mercedes Actros 2646 and 2651 models. Key Features 510 Horsepower 12-Speed Auto transmission Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Driver Airbag Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Hill Start System (HSS) Latest generation of Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) Limited Slip Differentials (LSD)…
DetailsNo Compromises for this heavy specked Goldfields Road Train. There is a fine art in specifying an extreme heavy-duty truck that is robust enough to endure the off-highway punishment of mine site corrugated haul roads and rough bush exploration tracks, yet light enough to deliver a viable payload. We sent Howard Shanks to Western Australia’s…
DetailsMMW Highway-Bowl side tipper quad road train review. Mining company executives have little time for the finer details of truck and trailer specifications and even less for manufacturers marketing garrulity. Except, that is when your trailer combination promises to deliver a 10 per cent payload increase. Townsville based trailer builder; Mick Murray Welding knows this…
DetailsRockinger RO-500 operation and review Rockinger RO500 Coupling Features Rockinger RO500 Sensor Operation How to operate a Rockinger RO500 Installation and Operating Instructions for RO 50 Towing Hitch Systems Installation and Operating Instructions for RO 500 Towing Couplings Robust construction, ease of use, and outstanding durability are why DeBruyn’s Transport, Maintenance Manager, Damien Allison specifies…
DetailsNolan’s Interstate Transport has welcomed three top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz trucks to its fleet. The Lockyer Valley-based family business recently took delivery of the three 2663 Mercedes-Benz Actros models following a positive experience with an Actros demo that was provided by Daimler Trucks Brisbane. Four additional 2663 units will join the fleet in the next few months.…
DetailsFord’s LTL 9000: Restoration Words and photography by Howard Shanks – (images during restoration supplied Highland Haulage). The Ford Louisville LTL 9000 was more than an affordable stylish truck when it was released over three decades ago. It boasted all the options of the traditional prestige offerings from Kenworth and Mack and went on create…
DetailsDetroit DD15 powered Freightliner FL114 review Words and Photography by Howard Shanks During the Victorian winter months over 300,000 people flock to the Mt Buller ski fields. Transporting the fundamental supplies for the hospitality industry on the mountain and the surrounding areas is a critical just in time operation. Here vehicle reliability and back up…
DetailsFuel savings worth tens of thousands of dollars a year with Mercedes-Benz Actros Fuel savings drive acquisition of tenth Mercedes-Benz Actros for Victorian Freight Services’ Dandenong-based fleet. VFS was established in 1998 by experienced transport experts John Rowe and Roland Neef. It has grown steadily and currently employs around 170 people directly, plus more than…
DetailsA Freightliner Cascadia test truck with 500,000km under its belt convinced a Toowoomba-based fuel hauler to add another to its fleet. Maktrans played a key role in the local test program of the right-hand drive Cascadia, racking up as many miles as possible in a 126 Cascadia with a B-double tanker trailer set. That unit…
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