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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > target-earns-place-among-trucking-legends

Target earns place among trucking legends

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…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/02/2026 > regional-truck-dealership-takes-on-faw-and-foton-brands

Regional truck dealership takes on FAW and Foton brands

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (512+ words) Hartwigs has been appointed truck dealer for emerging brands, FAW Trucks and Foton Trucks for the dealership’s regions. The fifth-generation family dealership was established in 1923 and says it is seeing both brands gain real traction with regional operators. On-road demonstrations,…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/07/2026 > the-hidden-impact-of-wheel-weight-on-fleet-efficiency

The hidden impact of wheel weight on fleet efficiency

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (711+ words) lightest heavy-duty truck wheels available on the market. When the weight of each wheel is considered across...

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bigrigs.com.au > 08/18/2026 > heavy-vehicle-assessors-removed-after-nsw-crackdown

Heavy vehicle assessors removed after NSW crackdown

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (433+ words) Three heavy vehicle assessors have been removed from the NSW licensing scheme and three referred to police following a joint compliance crackdown. Transport for NSW and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) carried out the operation across Tweed Heads, Chinderah…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/07/2026 > six-days-on-the-road-in-hinos-quiet-achiever

Six days on the road in Hino's quiet achiever

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (1482+ words) medium and large – to come onto the Australian market. Some of these drives have been over a couple of...

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bigrigs.com.au > 08/25/2026 > cleaner-fuels-plan-a-tax-grab-warns-state-trucking-boss

Cleaner fuels plan a 'tax grab', warns state trucking boss

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (850+ words) for about 95 per cent of Australia’s liquid-fuel market. Under the government’s preferred framework, fuel...scheme potentially beginning in 2029. A credit market would allow suppliers to trade credits generated...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > feedback-sought-on-proposed-heavy-vehicle-driver-licensing-reform-for-victoria

Feedback sought on proposed heavy vehicle driver licensing reform for Victoria

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (206+ words) The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the heavy vehicle driver licensing system. The proposed reforms aim to strengthen the competency, safety, and consistency of heavy vehicle driver licensing in Victoria. Five…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/08/2026 > have-your-say-on-proposed-heavy-vehicle-curfews

Have your say on proposed heavy vehicle curfews

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (356+ words) The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking feedback on a proposed time-based heavy vehicle curfew trial that would prevent heavy vehicles over 8 tonnes from using this busy route. If a trial were to proceed, heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/08/2026 > truckie-explains-how-he-got-a-nickname-thats-stuck

Truckie explains how he got a nickname that's stuck

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…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/11/2026 > celebrating-30-years-in-style-with-780hp-volvo-diamond-edition

Celebrating 30 years in style with 780hp Volvo Diamond Edition

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (1197+ words) The story of SRH Milk Haulage started out very much the same as many other transport businesses – growing and evolving from a one truck-operation. Now, a special new truck, a 780hp Volvo FH16 Diamond Edition, marks 30 years of growth and success. Managing…...

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