For Wayne Murphy, he knew that he was destined for engines from a very young age.
The first job he set sights on was a motor mechanic apprenticeship across the road from his family home— the Patterson
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Truckie’s ‘scrap’ Mack Valueliner now an award-winning rig
Most truckies know that restoring an old truck takes a lot of time and money, so it helps if you have a meaningful reason to do it.
For Andrew Derham, bringing a vintage Kenworth K100 back to life was
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2014 Kenworth T909 – HOT DEALS
After having an engine rebuild 90,000kms ago, this 2014 Kenworth T909 is ready for some hard work.
With a 22 Series Road Ranger gearbox, TV, microwave, IC Icepack Cab Cooler and Hi Rise Intakes, it’ll
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New Isuzu head of innovation set to help the company ‘evolve’
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has appointed automotive professional Kylie Barlin to the role of Head of Innovation.
Barlin says she wants to “set the standard” across the transport industry as it continues
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Deals on Wheels edition #503 is available now!
Deals on Wheels edition #503 is available for purchase now!
Covering all the un-missable truck shows and events, this new edition takes a look into the old and new shows gracing our streets.
Warren Aitken
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Volvo bringing most powerful engine ever to Australia
After a series of major announcements in January, Volvo Trucks has announced that its 780hp D17 engine will be making its way to Australia after a successful launch in Sweden.
New FH16 models will be
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Truckies show off at Tooradin show
The Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show is the sort of event you hear going on, even before you make it to the gate to see what’s
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Prime Minister assists Team Global Express with new electric fleet
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assisted freight service Team Global Express (TGE) with the purchase of 43 electric trucks, becoming Australia’s largest logistics electric vehicle fleet.
These high-tech
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Test driving the new DAF XG model
If it’s true that all good things come to those who wait, then Paccar Australia’s people would be entirely justified in thinking they’ve waited long enough for a DAF with the muscle to rumble among
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Fuso Shoguns recalled by Daimler
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has issued a recall for 533 Fuso Shoguns due to a power distribution module wiring harness defect.
The affected units are in the year range 2021-22 and the variants are
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The best way to get insurance for your transport business
1946 Kenworth W model makes waves at Clunes
A hot and sweaty Victorian morning (and afternoon, and evening) wasn’t enough to keep trucking tragics, families and interested visitors away from this year’s Clunes Historic Vehicle Show.
Rows upon
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2002 Kenworth T904 – HOT DEALS
Rated to 118 ton this 2002 Kenworth T904 is approved for road train or low loader work.
With an 18-speed Road Ranger gearbox, a Cummins Gen 2 crate motor installed 250,000km ago, Newway Air Suspension
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Best apps for truckies to use on the road
Truckies can sometimes be reluctant to embrace technology, but in many ways, tech has made life on the road much easier. Here are some of our favourite truckie-friendly apps that you can download to
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Western Star X-Series takes home Truck of the Year Australasia
In a fierce battle between Volvo F-Series Electric and Scania’s Super Series, the new Western Star X-Series has claimed top spot as 2024 Truck of the Year (ToYA) Australasia.
The coveted award was announced
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Consolidated Group partners for success with AAA Trailers
Consolidated Group, a Western Australian company specialising in civil earthworks and plant hire services has been resourcing the mining, Government, transport and construction sectors since its formation
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Smiles all around at Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show
There were smiles all round at the Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show in January as thousands of people converged at the local showgrounds for a weekend of family fun.
Close to 100 eye-catching
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Isuzu Truck of the Year winner wanted ‘something that popped’
What the Flush Plumbing caught the eye of Isuzu Australia’s social media followers, voting their Isuzu NLR 45-150 as the winner of the Read More
QLD government gives green light to zero-emission heavy vehicles
The Queensland government has announced that heavier zero-emission electric vehicles will now be allowed on certain freight routes in the state.
Set to be adopted by the state’s transport industry as
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Truckie realises childhood dream with Kenworth K125 restoration
Can you name the truck that fired up your love of the transport industry? Most of us have one or two trucks that we just drooled over as a kid, trucks that inspired us and led us into this line of work.
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