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9-year-old embarks on epic 7000-kilometre adventure with her truckie dad for a great cause
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (591+ words) Young Evie White, aged 9, has set off on a two-week trip in the truck with her dad Daniel White, from Tasmania to Townsville, to help raise money for Do It For Dolly Day. An annual initiative of Dolly's Dream, Do…...
Driving hope, one kilometre at a time
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (491+ words) There's something truly powerful about a community coming together for a cause greater than itself, and on Sunday, May 31, Townsville will once again witness that spirit in action with the NSS (Northern Stevedoring Services) Convoy for the Cure Townsville. This…...
SEQ Transport is a good fit for Steve
2+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) Steve Spearritt, 63, works for SEQ Transport based at Yatala in southern Queensland and was in the driver's seat of a Kenworth when Big Rigs stopped for a chat. "I have brought up ute trays from Brisbane to Townsville and am…...
New notices aim to reduce red tape for some larger heavy vehicle combinations in SA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued five new notices in partnership with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT), aimed at improving freight efficiency and delivering more productive networks across the state. Heavy vehicles that…...
NHVR urges motorists to share the road safely with trucks this Easter
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (392+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on all motorists to take extra care on the roads during this year's Easter holiday period following a rising number of fatal crashes on Australia's roads. NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati…...
New owners at popular SA roadhouse
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) South Australia's Cadney Park Roadhouse changed hands on October 27 when popular long-time operators Adriana and Neville Jacob sold the business to NUV Petroleum. Cadney is located along the Stuart Highway, 150km from Coober Pedy. Many truckies stop there and former truckie…...
Truck and dog receives major defect notice due to loose tow coupling
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) During an annual inspection, a truck and three axle dog was issued a major defect notice for a problem with the tow coupling. The vehicle was presented for an annual heavy vehicle inspection at a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)…...
Brisbane-based XL Express calls in voluntary administrators
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) XL Express, which operates a large independent logistics network around Australia, has brought in voluntary administrators after 35 years in business. XL Express appointed FTI Consulting to conduct an "urgent assessment" of the company's viability, which also includes 15 other entities under…...
SA vows to keep pushing for national licensing reform
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (838+ words) The state government has established an ongoing Multi-Combination (MC) Licence Program for drivers to obtain a licence allowing them to drive all heavy vehicles. SA Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis has reassured industry that he's keeping the pressure squarely on his colleagues…...
Alemlube: 55 years of service and innovation
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (586+ words) Alemlube, a family-owned business with 55 years of industry leadership, continues to stand out as a proactive, dynamic force in the Australian market. Known for its commitment to quality, design, and innovation, Alemlube has set the bar high across multiple sectors,…...