DAF Launches XG & XG+

DAF Trucks Australia is pleased to announce the release of two exciting and significant flagship models, the DAF XG and XG+, equipped with the powerful 15-litre PACCAR PX-15 engine delivering 660 horsepower. Information supplied by PACCAR Australia These models are the result of an Australian-led project, working with global PACCAR engineering teams and industry-leading supplier…

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Smart OBM now Mandatory for Heavy Haulage

Queensland are the first state to ditch the laborious heavy haulage permit system, making Smart OBM mandatory for Over Dimensional loads. “Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Revised Class 1 Heavy Vehicle Access Regime represents a critical step forward in improving the safety, efficiency, and compliance of heavy haulage operations in Australia,” Grant Elphinstone, Technical…

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Scania Autonomous Trucks will make a global debut on Australian mine sites.

Scania and Australian services provider Regroup are set to make history with the world’s first fleet of autonomous in-pit mining trucks in the Pilbara in 2025, with a rollout planned at Element 25’s Butcherbird Mine. This pioneering project is a testament to the innovative spirit of the industry. Building on the recent announcement of the…

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Scania reveals new Opticruise Transmission for 770HP V8 engine.

Scania unveiled their latest exemplification of the G-series transmission at the Elmia fair in Sweden. The hearty newcomer – the G38 – specifically developed to work with Scania’s most powerful V8, the 3,700 Nm, 16 litre 770 hp top-of-the-line legend engine. Together, they offer everything from fuel and weight savings to a smooth ride and…

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Scania R770 changes the game in Tasmanian logging

In the rugged and breathtaking terrain of Tasmania’s snow-capped Great Lakes, a revolution in logging transportation is quietly unfolding. At the heart of revolutionary transformation is Scania’s latest R 770 V8, an engineering powerhouse with unique features that are redefining efficiency and performance in the logging industry. With its unparalleled fuel economy, reduced trip times,…

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Scania launches Australian market online truck Product Configurator

Scania Australia has added an online truck configuration tool to its www.scania.com.au website, making this the first Australian truck OEM to offer this functionality. Information and images supplied The Product Configurator can also be viewed on a mobile device, allowing prospective customers to build their dream truck while taking a break anywhere they have reception.…

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5 New Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks for Deni Freighters

Daimler Trucks Shepparton has delivered five Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Deniliquin Freighters. Information and images supplied Deniliquin Freighters is a long-term Daimler Truck customer, operating both Freightliner Cascadia and Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks as part of its fleet. The company has been dealing with Daimler Trucks Albury, owned and operated by Tristar Group and its leader…

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Razzle-Dazzle Mack

Martins Stock Haulage show their support for blue collar mental health group TIACS, with an entire Mack Super-Liner wrapped in the Razzle-Dazzle print. Information and images supplied Martins Stock Haulage have put their latest Super-Liner on the road, and it’s unlike any truck you’ve ever seen. Wrapped in an eye-catching print, the truck aims to…

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Underground Road Train uses Australian-made scales.

MSM Mongolia demands Australian-made accuracy Elphinstone Weighing Systems loadcells to improve safety for a gruelling copper ore haulage operation.  At the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project in the south Gobi Desert region in Umnugovi province of Mongolia, only 80 kilometres north of the Chinese-Mongolian border, the monotonous thump of the giant jaw crusher pounding…

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