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Truckin' in the Tropics: Nick Withcombe

Truckin' in the Tropics: Nick Withcombe

Nick had one of the 160 trucks which took part in the Townsville Convoy For Kids

Truckin' All Over: Sonny Ingledew

Meet Sonny from Brisbane

Hino wins at Bris truck show

The 2017 Brisbane Truck Show was one of Hino's more successful outings.

Best light or medium duty truck

Our Big Rigs truck show winners' list

Winners Peter and Christina Mackay ready to hit the road with their Big Rigs 25 Year anniversary BUSHMAN fridge.

Our Big Rigs truck show winners' list

A truck driver is fighting for his life after being crushed by a semi-trailer before 5am this morning at Wahroonga.

Driver fighting for life after being crushed by own truck

A truck driver is fighting for his life after being crushed by a semi-trailer before 5am this morning at Wahroonga.

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ALCOHOL is being considered as a key contributor to a crash that claimed the lives of three men from Vanuatu involved in a head-on crash with a semi-trailer.

Alcohol link suspected in triple fatality on highway

ALCOHOL is being considered as a key contributor to a crash that claimed the lives of three men from Vanuatu involved in a head-on crash with a semi-trailer.

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Before the main Brisbane Darwin road was sealed, the black soil was a trap

Truckin' Memories: Storm chasing the black soil

Before the main Brisbane Darwin road was sealed, the black soil was a trap

"I go anywhere from Brisbane in the south, to Mount Isa inland and up north and enjoy the job....”

Truckin' in the tropics: Robert Roveglia

"I go anywhere from Brisbane in the south, to Mount Isa inland and up north and enjoy the job....”

It's a bigger machine, it's battery-powered, runs silently, produces almost zero emissions

The electric postman

It's a bigger machine, it's battery-powered, runs silently, produces almost zero emissions

Jake made the trip for Warwick for a day out at the Brisbane Truck Show.

Truckin' All Over: Jake Aurisch

Jake made the trip for Warwick for a day out at the Brisbane Truck Show.

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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.

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 7

Big Rigs Heads North EP 7

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 6

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 6

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 5

The ATA conference opens in Darwin, Bruce Honeywill checks out a brake testing set...

Big Rigs Heads North Episode 4

Checking out the Top End and arriving in Darwin.

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

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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2004 Mitsubishi Triton. 4wd. Crew cab tray. Towbar, ac,cd player, 6 mths rego. Nudge bar, driving lights. Petrol

2004 Mitsubishi Triton. 4wd. Crew cab tray. Towbar, ac,cd player, 6 mths rego.

COMPACT JOY: Set to boost Jaguar’s SUV line-up, the compact E-Pace will rival the likes of BMW’s X1, Audi’s Q3 and the Range Rover Evoque with a sub-$50k price tag.

Sub-$50,000 Jaguar SUV confirmed for later this year

Set to boost Jaguar’s SUV line-up, the compact E-Pace will rival the likes of BMW’s X1, Audi’s Q3 and the Range Rover Evoque with a sub-$50k price tag.

Toyota offers a bright orange 86 special edition track toy

No extra engine power, but Toyota's limited edition 86 should be a better track toy with bigger brakes and improved suspension. It's quite bright, too.

Toyota offering 60 special 86s with improved brakes and suspension

MY18 Subaru XV small SUV road test and review

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK: The new MY18 Subaru XV offers a Toyota Prado-matching 220mm of ground clearance plus a smart X-Mode for traction on slippery surfaces. It starts from $27,990 before on-roads.

A small SUV with serious off-road clout? Enter Subaru's new XV

Testing 40 years of the Mazda 323 and Mazda3...in the wet

LOOKING BACK: Generations of the Mazda 323/ Mazda3 gather at Mt Cotton, Brisbane, to celebrate the model's 40th anniversary in Australia. The weather wasn’t kind, meaning the models’ handling abilities were tested to the extreme

You’ve come a long way, baby

Boom box: Audi RS 3 Sedan road test and review

TRACK BRED: With 294kW on offer from a race car-sounding turbo five-cylinder engine, the new Audi RS 3 Sedan hits 100kmh in a phenomenal 4.1-seconds. Priced from $84,900 before on-roads it is expensive for a little A3, but a true performance bargain.

Packing a subtle punch

Long tailed Jaguar confirmed for Australia

LONG TAIL: We didn't receive the previous generation Jaguar XF wagon, but the revamped model is headed Down Under late this year.

Jaguar XF Sportbrake due in late 2017

Are you ready for the electric revolution? You should be

ELECTRIC ADVANCE: While Australia has been slow to adopt electric cars, in part due to government inaction to incentivise them, incredibly the i3 electric car is now the most popular BMW sold in Norway.

Renewables could soon power your everyday life

MC DRIVER

Road Train Bulk Haulage

Small family transport business is looking for an experienced operator working in Queensland and NSW

Position is based in Miles

All equipment is late model

Please email resume to: pye_josh@hotmail.com or phone 0429 933 485

MC DRIVER

MC DRIVER Road Train Bulk Haulage Small family transport business is looking for an experienced operator working in Queensland and...

Sales Person / Delivery Driver/ Storeperson

Sales Person / Delivery Driver/ Storeperson

Full time position

Good Driving Record

Would suit positive and easy to get along with applicant

38 Hours per Week plus overtime if desired

Established Family Business

Please email resumes to: gazfeetobin@gmail.com

Sales Person / Delivery Driver/ Storeperson...

Multiple Postal Roles

Mail Delivery PTY LTD

OUR COMPANY HAS SERVICED THE ROCKHAMPTON REGION BY PROVIDING OF PARCELS AND MAIL FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS.

Due to continued growth, we have following permanent positions available in Rockhampton:

Roadside Mail Delivery Driver (2 positions)

permanent part time - Parcel Delivery Driver

permanent full time - Sorters ...

Mail Delivery PTY LTD

OUR COMPANY HAS...

Contract Drivers Wanted

Contract Drivers Wanted Avis is looking for experienced drivers to help relocate vehicles between other franchises based in South West Queensland and North West NSW. The position is on a contract basis. Position Requirements: • Must have an open C license, MR License an advantage, but not essential. • Must have an ...

Contract Drivers Wanted Avis is looking for experienced drivers to help...

Heavy Vehicle Driver - Roma Based

Heavy Vehicle Driver - Roma Based

Due to rapid growth we are looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Driver for our Roma Depot. Drivers will be transporting and deliveringbulk fuel to various sites throughout the region.

You will need the following to be successful in this role:

HC Licence

Reside in ...

It’s not just a job, it’s a career!

It’s not just a job, it’s a career!

Cahill Transport are currently seeking:

• Local and Interstate Drivers Cahill Transport is recognised as a nationally accredited transport provider with depots across Australia.

We offer our employees:

• Above award wages and excellent working conditions
• Modernised fleet
• Training Development programs
• Consistent ...

It’s not just a job, it’s a career!

Cahill Transport...

MC TIPPER DRIVERS – NSW/QLD/VIC

MC TIPPER DRIVERS – NSW/QLD/VIC

Huge earning potential 1 Truck - 1 Driver

B Double and Road Train tipper operation servicing the Eastern Sea Board.

Ag-Spread have a number of permanent positions available for experienced MC Tipper Drivers prepared to work Long Haul for excellent remuneration.

Tipping experience preferred.

Prospective ...

MC TIPPER DRIVERS – NSW/QLD/VIC

Huge...