Two TAFE Queensland apprentices were given a once in a lifetime training experience, working alongside the Shell V-Power Racing Team at the Dick Johnson Racing workshop on the Gold Coast.
ATA appoints new CEO
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has appointed Andrew McKellar as its new CEO. After working overseas, he will return to Australia in early February and take the reins in mid-February.
#PicOfTheDay – Shaun Wood
This all-white Kenworth T909 set-up certainly scrubs up well. Thanks for sharing Shaun Wood.
Make your voice heard on critical industry issues
The Australian Trucking Association is urging owner-drivers and small fleet operators to register to vote in its 2021 General Council election. Read more
Explosion in truck cabin from air-conditioning system
A recent air-conditioning unit explosion, in which a truck driver sustained serious burns, reinforces the need for a crackdown on hydrocarbon refrigerant retrofits, said the industry authority. Read more
Rubber hits the road with new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Driver Diego Manzo is one of those lucky truckies whose boss lets him choose the truck he drives. He’s stoked his boss bought a new generation Mercedes-Benz Actros and that he even ticked the box for the optional MirrorCam feature.
Longreach roadhouse closure leaves 400km gap for truckies
A popular Longreach Caltex servo – for years an outback oasis for hungry and weary road train drivers – is to close its doors at the end of the month. Read more
How new St Marys freight hub impacts Sydney truckies
Up to 80,000 annual truck trips will be taken off Sydney’s motorways with the opening of the St Marys Freight Hub later this year. Read more
Bypass set to cut congestion on New England Highway
With around 26,000 vehicles, including over 3,700 trucks passing through Singleton each day, the Australian and NSW Governments are pushing ahead with plans for a Singleton bypass on the New England Highway to ease congestion.
#PicOfTheDay – Nick Cook
Loaded up with sheep, these trucks were carrying sheep from WA to Trangie, NSW.