Hutchinson Builders has entered into a $1 million enforceable undertaking (EU) with WorkSafe Victoria after a truckie’s son was seriously injured during a 2022 delivery. On April 17, the Dromana
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Young go-getting operator celebrated at recent awards
Timmy Mitton, 33, says he always knew he was destined for the transport industry. Recently he was named LBRCA’s 2025 Young Driver of the Year. “I was born and bred around trucks. From day dot, it was
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New Actros key to operator’s sustainability goals
Sydney-based trucking and construction company Eather Group is aiming to hit its sustainability goals with the delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros. The family-run operation focuses on construction and
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NHVR to target non-compliance in markets
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is set to relaunch ‘Operation Melbourne Market’ after two prior editions of the operation. It first ran in December 2022, and then again at the start of
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#PicOfTheDay – Gary Morton
A great sunset pic snapped in the west Kimberley on Anzac weekend. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition of Big
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Hay run hero says flood-ravaged Queensland farmers still need help
After a breather back home to spend time with his family over Easter, Beaudesert truckie Kris Jennings is heading back to Quilpie and Thargomindah with more hay on May 3. Jennings became an overnight social
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Work underway on improving NSW freight route near Bowning
Truckies will soon enjoy smoother journeys on the Lachlan Valley Way near Bowning with work to start this week on upgrades that will deliver a stronger and safer road, said Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The
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Rigs rumble in Rutherglen
The 2025 ANZAC Day weekend saw the north-east Victorian town of Rutherglen play host to the annual Rutherglen Rumble, drawing all manner of vehicles to the town’s showgrounds. Around 60 trucks, ranging
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Truckie talks food, fuel stops and roughest roads
Brisbane-based driver Dave Windus gets around the country for family-owned Openica Logistics which has depots in Victoria, Adelaide and Cairns. I chatted to the 65-year-old driver while he was parked up
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The truck that lured ‘Elvis’ out of retirement
A driver nicknamed Elvis loves the new Kenworth T909 he drives for B&K Bulk Haulage from his base in Townsville to an outback mine. Elvis said he had retired but was urged to make a comeback to deliver
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