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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Stock market listing for Scania and MAN? NatRoad wants action on Truck Rest Areas Industry professionals get Australia Day gongs Daimler Trucks pay tribute to Ian Bruce ATA renews calls for ATSB investigations Bridgestone branches out to telematics Motiv hooks up with BMW…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Revealed: Updated Western Star 4700 Diesel advocates say WEF shouldn’t discount proven tech Renault Trucks to make big R&D investment ATA welcomes new Truck Rest Area Guidelines Labor makes big Hydrogen commitment Takata Recall involves thousands of Hino trucks Electric buses now operating …
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Truck driver says cyclist blind spots don’t exist Volvo Buses gives new life to old batteries Volvo Trucks invests in inductive charging tech Local Freightliner team excited by automation tech Updated Western Star 4700 to show in Vegas Iveco starts 2019 with special deals on 2018 stock Isuz…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover the six biggest stories in trucking in 2018, including: Truck sales boomed through 2018 The arrival of a number of new truck models Expansion in Australian truck manufacturing in 2018 All-new version of tried and true Iveco ACCO unveiled Truck manufacturers made big steps away from diesel in…
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2018 was another busy year for the team at Scania and we kept you updated with the latest Scania news right through the year. The launch of a new-generation Scania truck was certainly one of the highlights of the Scania year, however both in Australia and on the global stage, Scania made some big strides on a number of fronts. And while some supply…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: The silly season is here with calls for car and truck drivers to get along Hino 500 Series trucks recalled over software glitch UD Trucks unveil Level 4 Autonomous driving system Scania reaffirms commitment to clean propulsion Scania boss says safety starting to become a priority Children i…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Volvo VNR to go electric from 2020 Fuso eCanter gets to work in U.S. Hanson places big Iveco ACCO order Japanese trio top truck sales charts in November 2018 Brakes go on in U.S. truck sales race Speed sensor recall for Hino bus and truck models PACCAR scoops Employer of the Year Award…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Expanded training introduced for semi-trailer drivers in Canada TruckSafe guide aims to help with new COR rules Electric bus proves its worth in UK New Scania Bus boss says hybrid tech the way forward RSRT on the agenda as NatRoad meets with ALP Senator International ProStar spreads the che…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: High hopes for new Hino 500 Series Standard Cab FPT Industrial show Cursor 13 NG EVO concept Change at the top for Scania Bus Australia Just under 1000 Mercedes-Benz Trucks recalled NatRoad want more road safety research Scania delivers first local XT mining trucks Report finds clean road t…
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Hino Australia dealerships are now taking delivery of the keenly-anticipated medium-duty offering – the 500 Series Standard Cab. Coming 18 months after the local launch of the Wide Cab variant, the new Standard Cab model looks set to gain a greater market share for Hino in the growing medium-duty segment. The truck is chock full of safety gear and …
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Western Star Trucks launch recall for electrical issue UD Trucks to recall Quon over shock absorber issue Renault Trucks converting old prime movers to rigids NatRoad wants 30-day payment terms Telematics credited with drop in young driver deaths Tesla scores another truck customer Truck Tr…
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There's a lot going on at Scania Australia as we head into the new year, especially in the bus/coach division. Sure, much of the focus in 2018 was the local arrival of the new-generation Scania trucks, but there's brand new product for bus and coach buyers too. These new products include the new ready to run Touring coach and 10.8 metre school bus.…
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This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: Daimler Truck and Bus joins Cummins tech training initiative Want happy drivers? Employ women A look at some of the trends in truck finance NatRoad wants Stamp Duty rethink Hunter Valley gets AWD Western Star/MAN outlet Brakes go on truck sales in UK in 2018 Lawyers warn transporters may no…
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There's a record amount of new trucks being purchased, but what is the best way to finance a new truck? Can a finance provider help you with more than just arranging the capital to get that new vehicle(s) on your fleet? Is a lease the way to go? A standard vehicle loan? Can you finance annual running costs too? And what about when it's time to trad…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Japanese trio lead truck sales in October 2018 Retrofit system takes Euro 5 trucks to Euro 6 ATA reviewing side underrun protection Air filter bus gets to work in UK Suspension issue sparks Hino 700 Series recall New U.S. rest stop rules blamed for crash jump New Scania Touring coach now…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Better than 1,700 kilometres on a tank for Iveco Stralis NP NatRoad calls for Fuel Tax freeze New York to clamp down on defective garbage trucks Aussie debut for new-gen Scania XT range Survey finds back pain common for truck drivers Truck Driver Shortage still biggest headache for opera…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More than 1100 MAN Trucks recalled U.S. truck buyers turning away from natural gas Freightliner backs Movember 2018 Wiring upgrade for Kenworth Trucks in USA New look, feel for Kenworth website Isuzu dealers ready to talk a deal on Tipper range Revealed: Cost of traffic congestion on roa…
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Freightliner are now around six months into an exhaustive local testing regime for the new Freightliner Cascadia. Set to replace the Argosy, in total more than 1.6 million kilometres of Australian testing is being carried out with Freightliner looking to make sure the truck is calibrated correctly for our local conditions. We chatted with Freightli…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Freightliner putting Cascadia to test before Aussie arrival Volvo Trucks launch new road safety initiative Push on for bigger trucks for U.S. roads What’s slowing the take-up of electric delivery vehicles? TIC still confident of record 2018 truck sales 2018 Tech and Maintenance Award win…
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There's an updated and improved version of the Isuzu N-Series light-duty truck arriving in dealerships now. Some of the big changes include additional models of the big-selling offering Independent Front Suspension and Rack and Pinion Steering. Isuzu saying this gives the N-Series a more "car-like" feel and makes the truck an even more attractive p…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More gains in September 2018 truck sales race Iveco reveals new Aussie-built Stralis Next-gen Iveco ACCO revealed Added Penske sales presence in SEQ Isuzu brings updated N-Series to Aussie market Hino gives us glimpse inside new 500 Series cab Isuzu and Cummins team up…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Stability Control confirmed for new Hino truck MAN hands over first electric-drive trucks Register now for Western Star Show n Shine 2018 Safety expert endorses truck driver assist tech Volvo Trucks show their Truck of the Future Big boost for Toyota/Kenworth Hydrogen Truck…
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A chat with Hino GM of Brand and Franchise Development, Bill Gillespie. There’s a lot going on at Hino Australia in 2018 and we thought it would be a great time to take a closer look at the big-selling brand. The Japanese brand has enjoyed a hefty 20.3% lift in sales across the first eight months of the year and consistently takes the silver medal …
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Truck sales boom continued in August 2018 Renault test truck slashes fuel use Fuso Canter 4×4 on show at AFAC Federal Government commits to rest area improvements US buyers set to be offered electric Chevrolet truck UK sees growth in local commercial vehicle production Safety boost for I…
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They might not be trucks, but Monster Jam is coming to town and a lot of our readers are fans. We got offered a chat with one of the mechanics that help make Monster Jam happen - retired Monster Jam driver, Dan Evans. These really are incredible machines that perform tricks and stunts that just shouldn't be possible. The Monster Jam circus rolling …
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: First Aussie-built DAF Truck delivered by PACCAR More than 14,000 Fuso Canter trucks recalled UD Trucks boss hints at new medium-duty truck Freightliner Cascadia passes big sales milestone Scania V8 engine production back up and running Cummins say electric drive not feasible for linehau…
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2018 is proving an interesting year for the UD Trucks brand in Australia. Sales of the recently released new-generation Quon are steaming ahead, the truck winning over heavy-duty Japanese truck purchasers in Australia on the back of its strong safety credentials primarily. While sales of the UD Trucks medium-duty offering, the Condor, have slowed. …
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Study confirms health risks for truck drivers Scania backs carbon fibre tech developers Road freight continues to dominate in U.S. U.S. to green light 18-year-old interstate truck drivers? Greens say Australia being left behind on EVs Iveco NZ set to move into new HQ…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Scania Australia backs alternative fuels Setback for Self-Driving Trucks? Streamlined Volvo B-Double achieves big fuel savings Penske backs calls for standard EV charging system Policy change in NSW drops Safe-T-Cam photo costs Isuzu appoints new Fleet Sales Manager ATA calls on TWU to g…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More growth in July 2018 Truck Sales Data Optare and Bonluck team up in Australia November 17 locked in for Western Star Show n Shine Freightliner-Western Star merger not on cards Iveco kick-off Eurocargo test-drive bonus Record July heavy-duty truck sales in U.S. November arrival for Hi…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: November arrival for Hino 500 Series Standard Cab Toyota unveils improved hydrogen truck Used truck prices on the up in 2018 Truck sales boost CNH Industrial in second quarter Improved truck sales help Daimler financials Truck of the Year Award for MAN TGX New guide to monitoring driver …
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Volkswagen Australia dealerships have welcomed the all-new Volkswagen Crafter and the model looks likely to make its presence felt. Boasting an additional 500kg maximum payload (now up to 5.5 tonnes), Volkswagen believes the new Crafter will put some pressure on the Australian light-duty truck market. Available in both cab chassis and double cab ch…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Volkswagen out to win over light-duty truck buyers with new-gen Crafter Report reveals why truck drivers quit new jobs Fuso launch free servicing offer on Canter Daimler Trucks North America targets quick servicing UPS credits VR training for lower crash rates…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Iveco recalls some ACCOs over axle issue 700mm mudguards join Alliance Truck Parts range Freightliner Cascadia gets battery-powered HVAC option Hino enjoying boom times in 2018 Industrial dispute stalls Scania V8 production More investment in EV tech by Cummins…
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It's one thing to be a regular transport-based business that only concentrates on getting a product from warehouse to store. But imagine if you added in the complication of also having to collect the product first, and from multiple locations. Oh...and add in the stress of dealing with perishable food as well! SecondBite is a food charity that "exi…
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This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: New boss for Volvo Group Australia Nova Bus passes U.S. Government testing EATON creates new electric powertrain division MAN XXL cab prime mover lands in Australia Doors open on Daimler Trucks Laverton Victoria Police choose Iveco for drug, alcohol test buses…
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Technology is creating change in the road transport and logistics industry and operators, drivers, other road users and the end customer are all benefiting. Leading the change is telematics, technology that enables operators to monitor their fleet and make changes based around the data collected. One operator that is glad they invested in telematic…
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