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Milk truck rollover leaves two in hospital

Milk truck rollover leaves two in hospital

TWO people have been taken to a regional hospital after a milk truck rolled on a rural road this morning.

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23rd May 2018 8:44 AM

Grafton Truck Show is a hell of a day out

COME ON DOWN: Make sure you don't miss out on all of the fun to be had at the Grafton Truck Show in June.

Get ready for the Grafton Truck Show

ATA safety truck heads to Qld

SAFETY TRUCK: See the rig in Hervey Bay.

Safety Truck to be showcased in Hervey Bay

Kermie's only way is down!

WEIGHTY ISSUE: Kermie fat shames himself into submission.

"Those of you that know me know that I'm pretty decrepit myself”

Volunteers are needed to help the organisation drive their truck two days a week.

Salvos seek drivers for delivery help

Volunteers are needed to help the organisation drive their truck two days a week.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the start date for the reforms follows lengthy consultation and information for heavy vehicle businesses over the past 18 months.

Changes to Chain of Responsibility laws confirmed

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the start date for the reforms follows lengthy consultation and information for heavy vehicle businesses over the past 18 months.

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THE driver of a garbage truck has been charged following the death of a man at Redfern yesterday.

Garbage truck driver charged after death of man at Redfern

THE driver of a garbage truck has been charged following the death of a man at Redfern yesterday.

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SEPTUAGENARIAN and small fleet owner Nick Roberts who last year was inducted into the Truckies’ Hall of Fame celebrated his 70th birthday in style.

Hall of fame fleet owner celebrates 70th in style

SEPTUAGENARIAN and small fleet owner Nick Roberts who last year was inducted into the Truckies’ Hall of Fame celebrated his 70th birthday in style.

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AN elderly woman has died in hospital after being hit by a truck in a regional Queensland town as she attempted to cross a major highway.

Woman dead after being hit by truck

AN elderly woman has died in hospital after being hit by a truck in a regional Queensland town as she attempted to cross a major highway.

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THANKS to the combined efforts of generous truckies in Australia's south, an amazing $410,000 has been raised to help cancer patients.

Truckies raise a huge $410,000

THANKS to the combined efforts of generous truckies in Australia's south, an amazing $410,000 has been raised to help cancer patients.

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EPISODE #12: Listen to guests Rod Hannifey and Ellen Voie

WELCOME to another episode of your favourite source of information on all things trucking, The Big Rigs Podcast.

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CONFERENCE CATCH-UP: Big Rigs Podcast, Season 2, Episode 9

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Catch up on what happened at the ATA's TA2018 conference

Crawlin' the Hume

Crawlin' on the Hume by Graham Harsant

TWU protest

TWU protest at Aldi Cooparoo

Train slams truck on crossing

Trains slams into truck stuck on crossing in Georgia. Credit: Elijah Brown via...

Ex-Cyclone Iris U-turn fears

No chance of a game of tennis for junior players Aidan Christopher, 7, his sister Mia, 11, and brother, Lachlan, 8, at the rain-hit courts opposite the Crystal Cascades Caravan Park at Redlynch, which was evacuated. Picture: Justin Brierty

Forecasts saying it may do a U-turn, re-form into a category-two cyclone, and...

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

Actros mover gets a good rap

New Actros replaces the venerable Benz V8 with a new technology in-line six cylinder Photo David Meredith / Big Rigs

Actros mover gets a good rap

Volvo will have the right solution

UD customer drive day at Mount Cotton. Photo Carly Morrissey / Big Rigs

Volvo will have the right solution

People checkout the Tarcutta Truck Drivers Memorial Wall on the memorial day.

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Death toll down but drivers at risk still

A roadside memorial on the Warrego Highway near the Haigslea-Amberley Rd intersection.

Report shows death toll down

Free dash cam with Double Coin

Double Coin are giving away On Site Cameras dash cams, conditions apply. Photo Contributed

Free dash cam with Double Coin

Switch to Meritor so you don’t fail on the road

Meritor's Xtended Lube Universal Joint (MXL) now includes RPL premium sealing technology which extends service intervals for U-Joints to 160,000km's Photo Contributed

Switch to Meritor so you don’t fail on the road...

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The 2019 VW Touareg heads for hi-tech and luxury

VW Touareg: From about $75,000

2019 VW Touareg has an emphasis on luxury and urban driveability.

Three-way comparison test: BMW X2 v Audi Q2 v Mercedes GLA

Audi Q2, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X2. Pictures: Thomas Wielecki

We test three pf the best: BMW X2 v Audi Q2 v Mercedes GLA.

Porsche’s petrol-electric Cayenne puts diesel on back burner

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We drive Porsche’s petrol-electric plug-in SUV.

Brisbane bus driver’s panic button leads to police rescue

A Brisbane bus driver’s panicked message might’ve saved his life. Picture: Peter Wallis

Message that saved his life.

ROAD TEST: 2019 model Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch

The new generation Ford Fiesta ST has turbo three-cylinder power. Picture: Supplied.

Ford Fiesta ST three-cylinder hot hatch tested ahead of debut.

Design chief admits Toyotas were boring and vanilla

Current fave: “We make a sexy Camry,” Hunter says

Company boss declared Toyota should no longer make boring cars.

We require drivers on a casual, on-call basis with minimum MR licence and knowledge of central and north Queensland.

Brisbane northside residents only.

Suits semi-retired, licence print-out required.

Apply: info@mactrans.com.au

LIGHT VEHICLE EXPRESS

We require drivers on a casual, on-call basis with minimum MR licence and knowledge of central and north Queensland. Brisbane northside residents...

EXPERIENCED TOW TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED

The position requires different responsibilities from vehicle recoveries, accident towing, machinery and container movement to maintenance on the trucks and assisting in other areas of the business as required.

Live in the local area due to on call requirements

Hold HR Licence

Have a minimum 5 years driving experience

Be ...

The position requires different responsibilities from vehicle recoveries...

HC DRIVERS

DRIVERS WANTED

ATT LOGISTICS REQUIRE HC DRIVERS For Tug Operations and Metro Work

Looking for drivers to conduct yard tug operations and local metro deliveries with the flexibility for day and afternoon shifts

John: 0429 589 376

DRIVERS WANTED

ATT LOGISTICS REQUIRE HC DRIVERS For Tug...

HR TRUCK DRIVER

A position currently exists for a casual HR truck driver within our organisation.

To be considered for a position with FEDC, you must:

• be a manual HR licence holder;

• be able to work rotating shifts;

• ideally hold tickets for/have experience operating heavy machinery;

• be willing to learn other skills ...

A position currently exists for a casual HR truck driver within our...

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1 & 2 Tonne Vans & Trays

All Size...

POSITION VACANT - Truck Driving

Busy Transport and Timber Harvesting Company requires a full-time B Double truck driver with excavator ticket working in the Caboolture Region of Queensland. Living in the area a must and experience in timber industry an advantage.

Please send your written application and resume to accounts@ashers.net.au with Truck ...

Busy Transport and Timber Harvesting Company requires a full-time B Double...

B-Double Drivers

Transform your truck driving career

Due to increasing customer demand we have several opportunities for experienced, reliable tow operators to help grow our interstate transport network.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must have a current heavy vehicle licence,
a clean driving record and a good attitude.

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Our drivers receive ...

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