Work begins on Pacific Highway interchange and overpass

Work is underway to improve safety for truckies and motorists on a crash-prone section of the Pacific Highway at Coopernook, near Forster, NSW. At present Harrington and Coopernook roads intersect with
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ATA launches new industry TAPs

The ATA has launched new editions of two industry Technical Advisory Procedures (TAPs) relating to low voltage electrical wiring and certified load restraint curtain systems. ATA Chair Mark Parry launched
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Kenworth and Isuzu hold firm as Foton surges in search data

Kenworth and Isuzu have retained their commanding positions as most searched truck brands, according to the Q3 2025 edition of the Truck Market Brand Consideration Report. The quarterly analysis by Retain
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Keeping workplaces cool and comfortable

The powerful Alemlube cooling units are perfectly suited to warehouses and workshops where traditional cooling methods are impractical or cost prohibitive.  Strong in performance, the AAPKA24 evaporative
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Finding payload and power

Moving from owner-operator to business director of a sizeable heavy vehicle fleet is no simple task. But with hard work and progressive growth, there’s no doubt it can be achieved.  This is the case
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11 years with a great company

Arriving at Tailem Bend from visiting friends at Mannum, our eye was taken by a schmick-looking 2021 Kenworth K200, with a 15-litre Cummins, from the SWF fleet. Back in the good old days, we had many friends
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Driving a smarter freight future with technology

Technology has a vital role in shaping a more productive, efficient and sustainable freight and logistics industry. That was the key message from the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) CEO Peter Anderson
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Avoiding tipper air spring damage

In some truck and trailer applications, particularly tippers, it is necessary to dump the suspension during certain operations, such as tipping.   Dumping the suspension lowers the air springs onto
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Cleanaway and Viva Energy turn waste into renewable diesel

Viva Energy and Cleanaway have taken a significant step toward large-scale production of low-carbon liquid fuels in Australia with a new agreement signed this month. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
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