Regulator calls for heavy vehicle care this Easter
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has urged heavy and light vehicle drivers to take extra care on the roads …
NHVR chair steps down with replacement named
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has announced the appointment of a new chair and two new board members after its …Regulator calls for heavy vehicle care this Easter
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has urged heavy and light vehicle drivers to take extra care on the roads …
Zenobē makes $100M commitment to zero-emissions heavy vehicle freight network
Zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure provider Zenobē has announced a $100 million commitment to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission freight across Australia. The …
TWU cracks down on transport companies following recent closure
In January, Sendle closed its doors abruptly. It was widely publicised – the times people pay most attention to the …
Battling Tooradin’s torrid weather
Truck shows come in many shapes and sizes around Australia. For some shows, like Casino in August and Castlemaine in …
OwnerDriver pays tribute to founding editor
On the eve of our 400th edition, OwnerDriver is paying tribute to founding editor and owner of the publication Andrew …
Detroit keeps finding efficiencies with updated truck engine range
What comes to mind when you think of efficiency? Is it getting from A to B quicker? Minimising disruptions while …
TRP launches new spill kits to offer truckies peace of mind
There’s nothing worse than looking over in a time of need and noticing an important piece of kit isn’t there. …
Fuso launches latest powerful Shogun range in Australia
Fuso has launched a new Shogun range in Australia, with the most powerful Japanese heavy-duty truck in the country being …
Sinotruk recalls more than 600 trucks over design issue
Sinotruk International has issued a recall for nearly 650 truck units in Australia due to a steering design issue. Sinotruk …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Truck of the Month
TOTM: Lucas Transport’s ‘Hells Bells’ DAF XF530
What are the chances that anyone reading this write up is a fan of the 1998 romantic comedy ‘Sliding Doors’? …
TOTM: McMahon Transport honours the fallen with tribute Kenworth
This is a tribute to the drivers who never made it home and to those they never made it home …
TOTM: Amenta’s humble Kenworth hero
Modesty is defined by Mirriam-Websters as having or exhibiting a moderate estimate on one’s abilities or worth. Neither bold nor …
Features
Cummins explores the local strength behind Meritor carriers
In an industry where downtime directly erodes profitability, reliability isn’t a luxury – it’s an operational necessity. That’s why since …
HVNL review – worthwhile or a waste?
Everything tends to move quickly in the trucking industry. Interstate runs are completed in a manner of days and nights. …
OwnerDriver crowns Truck of the Year 2025 winner
Every year, OwnerDriver starts off by crowning the prized Truck of the Year winner. In the past year, sponsored by …
Cult figure – Ikin’s Ford LTL
The term ‘cult’ really gets a bit of a bad rap. You mention it and people tend to think things …
Truck Reviews
Test drive: Isuzu new MY25 truck range
I don’t feel it would be hyperbole to assume that every single truck driver would have, at some stage of …
Test drive: Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin
First things first, this is not an electric truck. I am putting that out there because it definitely has that …
Test drive: Behind the wheel of the alluring Volvo Aero
Now that the Christmas rush is firmly in our rear-view mirrors, I am finally getting a chance to put a …
Test drive: Scania’s new 500hp Super P
Full disclosure – I have always been a bit of a Scania fan. I’ve driven plenty of them and loved …