1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (643+ words) A truck driver travelling through Portrush Road in Adelaide at approximately 11.55am on Thursday June 18 was fined $574 for driving 77 km/h in a 60km/h zone. The company he works for has defended the driver, with their Logistics Compliance Officer claiming that…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (376+ words) Numerous truckies who negotiate the northern Bass Highway in Tasmania have called on authorities to find a quicker and more permanent solution to dangerous potholes which redevelop after heavy rain. They report to Spy that tyre and rim damage is…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (334+ words) The first Foodbank NSW & ACT prime mover and trailer has been hard at work during its first 12 months on the road, delivering over 1000 tonnes of food, and distributing more than 2.1 million meals. Since joining the Foodbank NSW & ACT fleet in…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1428+ words) For most of Col ‘Target’ Mackey’s storied career, Alice Springs was somewhere he saw in his mirrors. The 77-year-old estimates he had driven through about 10 times, but the job always came first and he never properly stopped. This trip was…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (410+ words) I’ve recently seen commentary asking whether the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is placing too much emphasis on enforcement, and moving away from education. I understand why industry will question us when it believes we have made changes, and there…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (806+ words) The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) Conference and Exhibition held in Melbourne last month saw the public debut in Australia of the Tatra Force Euro 6-spec 4×4 Fire Appliance, with the striking vehicle drawing a healthy crowd of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (330+ words) A shiny Mack Super-Liner driven by Steve Lamberth has the name “Diesel’s Dog” which stands out on the front. Naturally, I asked Steve what the explanation was. “I ran out of fuel early on when I started driving and the…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (717+ words) Ken Wilkie’s induction into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame in Alice Springs late last month is a fine recognition of a lifetime spent not only behind the wheel, but also advocating for truckies across Australia. Over 50 years ago Ken…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) Josh Rigney had carted scrap from Cairns to Townsville when Big Rigs saw him parked recently in Townsville. “I have to head off back to Tully soon to get some more scrap for here,” he said. A truckie for about…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1256+ words) There’s plenty happening across the country for truckies and truck fans alike. Here’s a look at upcoming country truck shows, charity convoys, industry conferences and more to add to your diaries. Australian Festival of Transport August 27-30 Alice Springs, NT The…...