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RFS volunteers revive former truck’s life as rescue vehicle

RFS volunteers revive former truck’s life as rescue vehicle

Fire volunteers give up free time and dig deep to revive former army truck’s life as a rescue vehicle

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NHVR adds more cameras in Queensland

Number plate recognition cameras added to Morven and Barcaldine.

HVIA CEO calls it quits

Brett Wright HVIA CEO and Brisbane Truck Show organiser

HVIA CEO Brett Wright retires after 20 years

Green tax dollars for Qube build

INTERMODULE CENTRE: CSFC funding will assist with moving shipping containers from trucks to rail.

Funding for Qube shift to rail

PAIN is restricting our ability to enjoy moments with family and friends, and to be the best version of ourselves.

Trucking Health: The restriction of pain

PAIN is restricting our ability to enjoy moments with family and friends, and to be the best version of ourselves.

Naarah Harrison spoke lovingly of her father, John - known throughout his truck driving career as 'Harra' and later on as 'The Politician up the Road'.

Remembering John Harrison

Naarah Harrison spoke lovingly of her father, John - known throughout his truck driving career as 'Harra' and later on as 'The Politician up the Road'.

Isuzu trucks are working out for a Victorian garden supplies operation

Going Green makes good business

Isuzu trucks are working out for a Victorian garden supplies operation

48 hours after the company announced to the press it was going into receivership, some creditors had not received any formal notification

Creditors' concern at Rivet end

48 hours after the company announced to the press it was going into receivership, some creditors had not received any formal notification

TYPE-one road trains, an international airport, sea and rail capabilities could be Rockhampton's ticket to the top of Australia's supply chain.

Rocky's ticket to top of freight and supply chain

TYPE-one road trains, an international airport, sea and rail capabilities could be Rockhampton's ticket to the top of Australia's supply chain.

Man dies after being struck by garbage truck on the central coast.

Garbage truck fatal

Man dies after being struck by garbage truck on the central coast.

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Big Rigs Heads North

Big Rigs Heads North EP 8

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 8

The great debate: Executive Officer of the NT Road Transport Association and the CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 7

Big Rigs Heads North EP 7

On the road to the Top End and back.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 6

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 6

On the road to the Top End and back.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 5

On the road to the Top End and back.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 4

On the road to the Top End and back.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 3

On the road to the Top End and back.

Big Rigs Heads North: Episode 2

On the road to the Top End and back.

Toddler walks into path of oncoming truck

THUMBNAIL- Toddler walks into path of oncoming truck.

A quick thinking driver's near miss as a child wanders onto busy highway.

Rig pulled up for disco lights

NSW Roads and Maritime Safety have put this on notice for its "disco lights".

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 8

Big Rigs Heads North EP 8

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 8

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 7

Big Rigs Heads North EP 7

TOUGH: B-double spec, 600 horsepower from the Cummins X15, a tough truck.

New Kenworth T610 SAR: old-school goes hi-tech

THEY reckon it's the best Kenworth yet or so the advertising blurb and the sales patter of the Kenworth marketers sing.

Thermal camera trial cuts down on animal strikes

Animals spotted by the thermal camera attached to a truck during a trial in WA.

Thermal camera used to spot cows, camels and kangaroos

Big Rigs' exclusive road test of the International ProStar

POWER PLUS: The big Cummins pulls the ProStar as it passes the camera car west of Dubbo.

The International trucks are here for 2017

New UD a winner for heavy market

HEAVY OPERATOR: The PW 24 280 proved a strong contender in the light end of the heavy duty market when Big Rigs put it through its paces.

UD takes aim with new PW heavy duty rig.

Cummins Filtration launches GOLDPOWER high-performance coolant

GOLDEN POWER: The GOLDPOWER group.

CUMMINS Filtration has launched Fleetguard GOLDPOWER coolant.

A million km down under to reach all-new Actros

PROVEN TO DELIVER: The new Mercedes-Benz Actros range has been tested in harsh Australian conditions the past 18 months to ensure it's up to the task.

MERCEDES-Benz launched the all new Actros range in Far North Queensl

New Cooltech coolant range and brake fluid launched

Total Lubricants have launched new Cooltech Coolant and brake fluid to the market.

TOTAL Oil Australia is excited to announce the launch of their new p

CLEAR VISION: The Hino 300 Series is the first light-duty truck range to feature a reverse camera as standard equipment.

First light-duty truck to come standard with reverse camera

The Hino 300 Series is the first light-duty truck range to feature a reverse camera as standard equipment, helping to make light work of limited visibility in u

Truck servicing made simple

Baldwin Filters offers high-quality filter kits to keep servicing simple and save your engine from unnecessary wear and tear.

WHEN it comes time to service your truck, convenience and quality ar

What to do in case of a steer tyre blowout

Sam Dowler has released a video talking about what to do when a steer tyre blows out.

Sam Dowler wants truckies to know what to do if a steer tyre blows

Which manufacturer is set to smash world speed record with this 2,400HP custom truck?

Which truck manufacturer is set to smash two world speed records?

Dubbed the Iron Knight, Volvo's best technicians and engineers have

Scania tackles truck rollover safety with revolutionary airbag

ROLL ON: Scania is offering the world's first curtain airbag in its trucks, a feature aimed at improving rollover safety.

Scania has taken on the problem of truck rollover protection with it

Freighter's New Load Restraint Gates

Freighter Hanging Load Restraint Gates are created via the simple addition of tabs to the gates and posts of a normal hanging gate.

Freighter has released two new load restraint gate systems for its r

Iveco develops LNG long haul truck with 1500km range

An Iveco Stralis NP similar to those recently delivered to the Jacky Perrenot Group.

Iveco surges ahead with natural gas-powered commercial vehicles.

F-Series lives up to the hype

Getting ready to get moving.

ISUZU Australia has a new managing director and CEO.

Dual clutch technology gain

HELPING HAND: Dual clutch unit bolts on the front and engages dual input shafts.

I’VE seen some pretty good drivers in my time, especially those who

Getting Underway

EFFORTLESS: The Scania P440 had a 13-litre Euro V engine rated at 440hp.

WHEN I climb on board a new truck I always try and pair my phone wit

Big tech in small Scania

INSIDE: The cabin of a Scania P440 prime mover. for a test drive recently.

SEVERAL years ago I was in Japan watching a Japanese engineer

Carly the garbo chick...

Carly the garbo chick... Iveco gave us the chance to drive a 6.4 dual control 280hp compactor at the Melbourne Truck Show.

Big Rigs editor Carly has a crack at an Iveco Garbage truck at the Melbourne Truck...

Iveco drive day action

Journalists got to experience all that Iveco has on offer at a drive day recently...

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GRACE AND PACE: BMW’s 540i tops the current 5 Series range with a beguiling blend of luxury, performance and style

Luxury masterclass: BMW 540i road test and review

BMW’s 540i tops the current 5 Series range with a beguiling blend of luxury, performance and style

Suzuki Ignis GLX road test and review

FUNKY BACK: Suzuki’s Ignis is flush with personality, charm and equipment all at an appealing price point

Bringing funky back

Renault Megane sedan and wagon road test and review

MORE CHOICE: Sedan and wagon body styles join the hatchback in the Renault Megane’s expanding range

Renault's family planning

Road tripping in BMW's $300,000 M6 Gran Coupe

The M6 for the family: Iain Curry family road trips with grace and pace in BMW’s 441kW 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 M6 Gran Coupe

Continent crushing coupe for the performance-loving family

Range topper: Holden Astra RS-V road test and review

LOVELY SHADE OF COCONUT: Daring to be different? Go the top spec Holden Astra RS-V with manual gearbox, excellent turbo engine and enough luxury to spoil yourself.

The coconut coloured Holden with fun at its heart

All Volvos will have an electric motor by 2019

New Volvo range will be a mix of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric cars by 2019

Volvo commits to an electric future

Volkswagen Golf 7.5 road test and review

ALL-ROUND TALENT: Volkswagen gives its talented Mk7 Golf a mid-life refresh to create an all-round champion, with the range priced from $23,990 drive away

The mark of a winner from $23,990 drive away

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Interstate Truck Driver

GMW Transport is a Sunshine Coast based Company. We require a professional Interstate Truck Driver with a minimum HC licence and at least 5 years...

Rabco Plant Hire is currently recruiting

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MC (Multi-Combination) Truck Drivers 

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Rabco Plant Hire is currently recruiting:

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