V8 Thunder, Electric Promise & Real-World Emission Solutions It’s been six long years since Scania last rolled into the Brisbane Truck Show. But in 2025, they’re back – and they haven’t just returned with a whisper… they’ve thundered in with a full-throated V8 roar. Positioned proudly on Stand 50, three unmistakably bold 6×4 prime movers…
Visitors to the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show are in for a high-performance treat as Bendix gears up to present its most comprehensive commercial vehicle brake range to date. Known for innovation and reliability, Bendix will be exhibiting an impressive lineup of friction solutions tailored to trucks, trailers, and light commercial vehicles—from rugged mining 4WDs to…
IVECO Trucks Australia is gearing up to steal the spotlight at the highly anticipated 2025 Brisbane Truck Show (BTS), promising one of its most dynamic displays ever. From light commercial vehicles to heavyweight champions, IVECO’s lineup will embody the perfect blend of innovation, power, and real-world practicality – highlighted by the Australian debut of the…
Revolutionising Load Management for Five Decades: Click the play button to listen to Why Elphinstone Weighing Systems’ Easyweigh is the Smart Choice for Heavy Haulage. Since 1976, Elphinstone Weighing Systems has pioneered onboard weighing technology, transforming the landscape of load management for the Australian transport industry. For five decades, our mission has been clear: to…
Driving a Greener Future: How Mercedes-Benz Actros is Helping Eather Group Achieve Its Sustainability Goals In the heart of Sydney’s bustling construction and infrastructure landscape, the Eather Group is proving that heavy haulage and sustainability can go hand in hand. With the strategic addition of a new Euro 6-compliant Mercedes-Benz Actros 2658 to its growing…
Emily Shadbolt drives a new Kenworth T410SAR for Tasmanian based Walters Contracting. She explains what it’s like being a young woman working in what was once considered a “man’s club” and offers encouragement for other women contemplating a career in road transport. It’s fair to say that when a family company is in the hands…
They say timing is everything, and sometimes it comes with its own reward. Livestock Trucking-The Progressive way! Submitted by Rod Simmonds. It was a sight to behold, a freshly minted first week on the road, a stunning Kenworth K220 cattle unit parked up for the night at the Tuakau Saleyards. This unique unit, with its…
MSM Mongolia demands Australian-made accuracy Elphinstone Weighing Systems loadcells to improve safety for a gruelling copper ore haulage operation. At the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project in the south Gobi Desert region in Umnugovi province of Mongolia, only 80 kilometres north of the Chinese-Mongolian border, the monotonous thump of the giant jaw crusher pounding…
For SGA Group, a leader in road construction, staying ahead of the game means embracing innovation. Enter the two new Iveco S-Way 8×4 trucks—powerhouses engineered for endurance and performance. Since joining the fleet, these machines have not only enhanced productivity but also redefined operational efficiency, enabling SGA Group to tackle projects with unmatched precision and…
Bordertown Haulage and Trading Mack trucks stand as a testament to tradition and innovation in heavy haulage, where power, reliability, and productivity are non-negotiable. Founded by Peter Karger with a humble Mack R600 in the early eighties, the company has grown into a formidable force in the transport industry. Today, under the stewardship of his…