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ELECTRIFICATION HAS A LONGER LEAD TIME SAYS CUMMINS

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Cummins, a company best known for producing diesel engines has told the market it wants it known that its capabilities extend beyond diesel. Julie Furber, executive director of electrification fgor Cummins  said the company intends […]

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NATIONAL TRUCKING INDUSTRY AWARDS RECOGNISE THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

The Australian Trucking Association has announced the winners of the 2018 National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards were presented at the ATA’s Sponsors Awards Dinner in Canberra last Friday recognising businesses and individuals who have […]

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COFFS TOWIE TAKES HIGHWAY GUARDIAN AWARD

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

A quick acting Coffs Harbour tow truck driver has been awarded the Australian Trucking Association’s highly coveted Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian Award – recognising his efforts in saving a woman’s life in January. North Coast […]

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EIGHT AUSSIE/NZ TEAMS TO CONTEST VOLVO SKILL OLYMPIC SEMIS

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Volvo’s annual global competition for technicians and mechanics, VISTA will this week see eight teams from Australia and NZ head to the truck makers HQ in Gothenberg to battle it out against 48 other teams […]

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OPTARE DELIVERS FIRST BUSES FOR BIG WELLINGTON NZ ORDER

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Optare has celebrated the delivery of the first batch of 114 Metrocity buses  for Wellington at a special ceremony at the British High Commission in the country’s capital. Acting British High Commissioner, Helen Smith cut […]

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VW WANTS MAJORITY STAKE IN NAVISTAR

April 17, 2018 Jon Thomson

Volkswagen has said that it is open to buying a majority stake in U.S. truckmaker Navistar “at some point”, as the German automaker prepares its truck business for a possible stock market listing that could […]

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HINO HANDS OUT ITS OSCARS FOR DEALER OF THE YEAR

April 16, 2018 Jon Thomson

The trophy cabinets of truck dealerships around the country must be bulging at the seams as week after week manufacturers announce their round of  Dealer of the Year Awards. The latest to announce its top […]

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FOX POINTS TO ELECTRIC, AUTONOMOUS FUTURE AT LINFOX

April 16, 2018 Jon Thomson

The executive chairman of one of Australia’s largest logistics operators has given a clear indication that electric propulsion will be the away of the future for his company. Executive chairman of Linfox, Peter Fox says […]

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COACH & BUS ISSUE 32 OUT NOW

April 16, 2018 Jon Thomson

In this issue we take a look at a school bus fleet in the WA town of Geraldton, we visit Yutong fleet North Sydney Bus Charter for its 100th Yutong bus, we take a look […]

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WESTERN STAR ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT RECALL IN THE USA

April 13, 2018 Jon Thomson

Daimler Trucks North America has announced it is recalling 7,128 heavy-duty trucks because of an electrical system defect that could spark a fire. The recall in the US includes certain Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 […]

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