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OPERATION OMEGA DOES THE FULL ALPHA BETA GAMMA TO COMBAT FATIGUE

June 25, 2025 Jon Thomson

The NHVR has revealed that almost 3,000 heavy vehicles were intercepted during Operation Omega II, a week-long safety initiative the Regulator undertook over Easter to combat the dangers of fatigue . NHVR chief operating officer […]

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ACCURATE INFORMATION THE KEY FOR TRANSPORT OPERATORS ACCORDING TO INFOAGENT

June 25, 2025 Jon Thomson

NZ based automotive information consultant, InfoAgent has published an interesting look at how valuable accurate data can be for transport operators. InfoAgent is a boutique agency that provides customised information to improve business processes and […]

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VOLVO SHOOTING FOR 600 KAYS WITH NEW FH ELECTRIC UNVEILED IN EUROPE

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Swedish truck maker Volvo has revealed  new long-distance battery electric truck technology which the company claims will have a a range of up to 600 kilometres with batteries that can be charged in a claimed […]

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REWARDING DIVIDEND – TRATON DELIVERS IMPROVED SHAREHOLDER RETURN ON BACK OF GREATER EFFICIENCIES

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Volkswagen controlled global truck group, Traton used its recent Annual General Meeting  to approve some healthy dividend  for the last financial year, improving on last year’s shareholder payout by 13.3 per cent. In addition to […]

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H2 GO – VIVA OPENS AUSTRALIA’S FIRST COMMERCIAL HYDROGEN REFUELLING OPERATION IN GEELONG

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Viva Energy has launched what is said to be  Australia’s-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at its Geelong energy hub in Victoria. The energy company  claims the facility is Australia first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling […]

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SPARK A REACTION – MAJOR VICTORIAN FREIGHT COMPANY TRIALS A COUPLE OF DAIMLER ELECTRIC TRUCKS

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Daimler has revealed that Dandenong-based Victorian Freight Specialists has started a trial with a Mercedes-Benz eActros and will also soon try out a Fuso eCanter. As the company points out both of the trial  battery […]

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ISUZU INJECTS NEW LIFE INTO OLDER ENGINES

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Isuzu Trucks has announced it has introduced a range of fuel injector replacement kits to ensure longer life for both high use and older engines with a view to ensuring operational efficiency for what it […]

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HYBRID IS THE ANSWER – HINO RECKONS ITS LOW EMISSION SOLUTION ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS BUYERS ARE ASKING

June 24, 2025 Jon Thomson

Hino Australia boss Richard Emery has told the truck media the company is doubling down on hybrid powertrains for its trucks, calling them the perfect bridge from diesel power to a world of battery electric […]

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SKID STEER – NHVR ISSUES WARNING FOR OPERATORS TO TAKE CARE ON SLIPPERY ALPNE ROADS

June 17, 2025 Jon Thomson

The NHVR has again issued its annual winter warning  to truck operators by issuing an urgent reminder to  to ensure heavy vehicles are roadworthy, following an alarming number of vehicles which the Regulator alleges were […]

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THE GREY AREA – GOLD COAST MOTORHOME COMPANY CHOOSE IVECO FOR MOTORHOME DUTIES

June 17, 2025 Jon Thomson

 There is no doubt the cult of the ‘Grey Nomad’ has fuelled a massive uptake of motor hoes, camper vans and caravans right across Australia in recent years and one of the companies that has […]

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