The ATA has briefed the Australian Government over the weekend on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the transport industry. Joined by the presidents and CEOs of other peak transport bodies, the ATA […]
What if you were hosting the biggest truck launch in your company’s history and no one turned up. That is exactly what happed for Volvo with the launch of its new truck range in Gothenberg […]
Penske has announced a major re-organisation of its Australian operations following the departure of Kevin Dennis managing director of Penske Commercial Vehicles’ On-Highway. Truck & Bus News broke the story of Dennis’ departure from the Penske […]
Volvo has dealt Kenworth a rare defeat in the Australian heavy vehicle market in February, making good on the promise the Swedish brand showed in the closing months of 2019. That’s the main talking point […]
Mercedes Benz Trucks has announced that Andrew Assimo has been appointed the director of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Australia Pacific, taking over the role following the resignation of Michael May from the role at the end of […]
THE ATA CEO Ben Maguire says the proposed increase in the truck fuel tax and registration charges should be delayed until 1 July 2021. “In November, transport ministers identified a preference for the truck fuel […]
US electric and zero emission vehicle specialist Proterra, has entered another collaboration with a Daimler subsidiary, announcing it is teaming up with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) to develop the MT50e, a new all-electric delivery truck […]
Panus Semi Trailers says its business as usual despite the problems affecting Chinese manufacturers finding it difficult to source components due to the COVID 19 Coronavirus crisis. Panus Semi Trailers, which claims to be Thailand’s […]
Hino says it is embracing International Women’s Day next Sunday 8th March, by recognising the ever-important role of females within the transport industry. The perception of trucking being a male-dominated trade has been challenged in […]
The ATA has announced that deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack will be the keynote speaker at its national conference – Trucking Australia 2020 to be held in Cairns from 1-3 April. The deputy PM […]
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