Creating a Zero Tail Pipe Emissions Truck

In January 2021 the first electric Volvo FL and the FE trucks outside of Europe arrived in Australia. In 2022, Volvo started full series production of the heavy duty electric range, with
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Driving Diesel Efficiency

One of the contenders for the Truck of the Year Australasia 2024 title is the Scania Super, which sees the Swedish truck maker driving diesel efficiency with an all-new engine and gearbox.
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It’s the Infrastructure, Stupid!

A lot of people in the trucking industry are wringing their hands and have concerns about how our industry is going to make that transition across to zero carbon operation over the next
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Roads Australia announces new Board Directors

Three national transport leaders have been elected to the Roads Australia Board, marking a historic moment in the industry body’s 70-year history. BMD Group CEO, Scott Power, Clayton Utz Partner,
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How Does Hydrogen Actually Work?

This is a beautifully shot video about a hydrogen truck made by Volvo in the Arctic, but begs the question, how does hydrogen actually work? Like all of these new zero carbon technologies
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$32M Mitchell Highway upgrade now complete

A $32 million project to build new overtaking lanes on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine, New South Wales, has been completed. The three new overtaking lanes along the 36-kilometre stretch
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NTS to donate flat top for cancer research

NTS Transport Engineering Solutions is donating a flat top trailer to raise money for cancer research at the 2024 WA Mack Muster and Truck Show. The WA Mack Muster and Truck Show, presented by Rentco,
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NHVR operation to boost heavy vehicle safety in construction

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is set to launch an on-road targeted operation in support of the construction sector. The operation will be focused on mechanical safety and compliance with
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Queensland Govt shifts heavy vehicle compliance to NHVR

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is transitioning heavy vehicle regulation services to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Currently, regulation for heavy vehicles is
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