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Heavy Vehicles
A weekly look at all the latest news surrounding the truck and bus industry. The Heavy Vehicles Podcast is the official podcast of heavyvehicles.com.au.
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * More Isuzu dealers get Excellence classification * New Freightliner Coronado tipper option * ATA welcomes new Infrastructure Priority List * Wakefield Trucks wins top Penske award * Aero pack slashes Freightliner Cascadia fuel use * SEA Electric confirms U.S. ambitions
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * NatRoad calls for added small business support * Facility rating functionality added to Uber Freight * NHVR says cleans trucks are safer * Volvo Trucks release dramatic in-cab crash video * Penske increases NZ presence
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Fleets still sceptical about electric truck future * Truck sales off to strong start in 2019 * Volvo Group names 2018’s best dealerships * Lower speed limits on the way? * Truck and bus owners offered incentives to modernise fleets
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Stock market listing for Scania and MAN? * NatRoad wants action on Truck Rest Areas * Industry professionals get Australia Day gongs * Daimler Trucks pay tribute to Ian Bruce * ATA renews calls for ATSB investigations * Bridgestone branches out to telematics * Motiv hooks up with BMW
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Revealed: Updated Western Star 4700 * Diesel advocates say WEF shouldn’t discount proven tech * Renault Trucks to make big R&D investment * ATA welcomes new Truck Rest Area Guidelines * Labor makes big Hydrogen commitment * Takata Recall involves thousands of Hino trucks * Electric buses now operating in Middle East
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Truck driver says cyclist blind spots don’t exist * Volvo Buses gives new life to old batteries * Volvo Trucks invests in inductive charging tech * Local Freightliner team excited by automation tech * Updated Western Star 4700 to show in Vegas * Iveco starts 2019 with special deals on 2018 stock * Isuzu enjoyed U.S. sales boom in 2018
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * December 2018 Truck Sales Data released * Isuzu celebrates 30 years atop Aussie truck market * Better pay helps transporters keep truck drivers * Level Two Automation for Freightliner Cascadia * Kenworth W990 ready to go * Peterbilt unveils electric medium-duty truck
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover the six biggest stories in trucking in 2018, including: Truck sales boomed through 2018 The arrival of a number of new truck models Expansion in Australian truck manufacturing in 2018 All-new version of tried and true Iveco ACCO unveiled Truck manufacturers made big steps away from diesel in 2018 Long-awaited mandating of stability control in trucks and trailers in Australia
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Kenworth T610 gets new cab option * Penske takes delivery of first electric truck * Another big Iveco Stralis NP order * Natural gas-powered Scania trucks for McDonalds Spain * Truck drivers plagued by arm, neck injuries * All California buses emissions free in a decade
2018 was another busy year for the team at Scania and we kept you updated with the latest Scania news right through the year.
The launch of a new-generation Scania truck was certainly one of the highlights of the Scania year, however both in Australia and on the global stage, Scania made some big strides on a number of fronts.
And while some supply constraints kept overall sales a little lower than they would have liked locally in the year, Scania looks to be heading into a big 2019.
Another successful year for Fuso is drawing to a close and we thought we would look back at some of the main Fuso news stories we covered.
It's been a big year for Iveco, both here in Australia and across the globe.
The Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer has enjoyed booming sales and unveiled some exciting new technologies in 2018.
We'd thought we'd take a look back at the Iveco news year...
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * The silly season is here with calls for car and truck drivers to get along * Hino 500 Series trucks recalled over software glitch * UD Trucks unveil Level 4 Autonomous driving system * Scania reaffirms commitment to clean propulsion * Scania boss says safety starting to become a priority * Children invited to drive trucks in UK
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Volvo VNR to go electric from 2020 * Fuso eCanter gets to work in U.S. * Hanson places big Iveco ACCO order * Japanese trio top truck sales charts in November 2018 * Brakes go on in U.S. truck sales race * Speed sensor recall for Hino bus and truck models * PACCAR scoops Employer of the Year Award
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Expanded training introduced for semi-trailer drivers in Canada * TruckSafe guide aims to help with new COR rules * Electric bus proves its worth in UK * New Scania Bus boss says hybrid tech the way forward * RSRT on the agenda as NatRoad meets with ALP Senator * International ProStar spreads the cheer
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * High hopes for new Hino 500 Series Standard Cab * FPT Industrial show Cursor 13 NG EVO concept * Change at the top for Scania Bus Australia * Just under 1000 Mercedes-Benz Trucks recalled * NatRoad want more road safety research * Scania delivers first local XT mining trucks * Report finds clean road transport affordable * Revealed: Hino XL Series Tow Trucks
Hino Australia dealerships are now taking delivery of the keenly-anticipated medium-duty offering – the 500 Series Standard Cab.
Coming 18 months after the local launch of the Wide Cab variant, the new Standard Cab model looks set to gain a greater market share for Hino in the growing medium-duty segment.
The truck is chock full of safety gear and has a wider range of different configurations and variants available.
While under the cab is a new five-litre four-cylinder engine.
We caught up with Hino Australia Manager of Product Strategy Daniel Petrovski to find out more…
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Western Star Trucks launch recall for electrical issue * UD Trucks to recall Quon over shock absorber issue * Renault Trucks converting old prime movers to rigids * NatRoad wants 30-day payment terms * Telematics credited with drop in young driver deaths * Tesla scores another truck customer * Truck Training Simulator aims to attract new drivers
There's a lot going on at Scania Australia as we head into the new year, especially in the bus/coach division.
Sure, much of the focus in 2018 was the local arrival of the new-generation Scania trucks, but there's brand new product for bus and coach buyers too.
These new products include the new ready to run Touring coach and 10.8 metre school bus.
Scania is also about to start trialing a hybrid city bus in Australia too.
We thought it would be a great time to catch up with newly appointed Director of Sales for Bus and Coach at Scania, Justin Gurney, for a chat...
This week on our truck news and bus news podcast we cover: * Daimler Truck and Bus joins Cummins tech training initiative * Want happy drivers? Employ women * A look at some of the trends in truck finance * NatRoad wants Stamp Duty rethink * Hunter Valley gets AWD Western Star/MAN outlet * Brakes go on truck sales in UK in 2018 * Lawyers warn transporters may not be meeting new CoR regulations * Massive milestone for Mack Trucks and Hanson * Sustainable Truck Award for Iveco Stralis
There's a record amount of new trucks being purchased, but what is the best way to finance a new truck?
Can a finance provider help you with more than just arranging the capital to get that new vehicle(s) on your fleet?
Is a lease the way to go? A standard vehicle loan? Can you finance annual running costs too? And what about when it's time to trade your truck(s) in?
We thought we should find out more about truck finance and the seemingly many different options that are open to operators.
Rhys Henderson is the Country Manager of Scania Finance Australia and he was kind enough to give us some time for a chat...
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Japanese trio lead truck sales in October 2018 * Retrofit system takes Euro 5 trucks to Euro 6 * ATA reviewing side underrun protection * Air filter bus gets to work in UK * Suspension issue sparks Hino 700 Series recall * New U.S. rest stop rules blamed for crash jump * New Scania Touring coach now available
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Better than 1,700 kilometres on a tank for Iveco Stralis NP * NatRoad calls for Fuel Tax freeze * New York to clamp down on defective garbage trucks * Aussie debut for new-gen Scania XT range * Survey finds back pain common for truck drivers * Truck Driver Shortage still biggest headache for operators * Calls for special drought transport rules to stay * Expansion of electric coach services in Europe
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * More than 1100 MAN Trucks recalled * U.S. truck buyers turning away from natural gas * Freightliner backs Movember 2018 * Wiring upgrade for Kenworth Trucks in USA * New look, feel for Kenworth website * Isuzu dealers ready to talk a deal on Tipper range * Revealed: Cost of traffic congestion on road transport
Freightliner are now around six months into an exhaustive local testing regime for the new Freightliner Cascadia. Set to replace the Argosy, in total more than 1.6 million kilometres of Australian testing is being carried out with Freightliner looking to make sure the truck is calibrated correctly for our local conditions. We chatted with Freightliner Director, Stephen Downes, about the new bonneted truck and how important it is for it to start life in Australia on the right foot. And we’ve had a drive of the new Cascadia, check out our review of the new freightliner at heavyvehicles.com.au
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Freightliner putting Cascadia to test before Aussie arrival * Volvo Trucks launch new road safety initiative * Push on for bigger trucks for U.S. roads * What’s slowing the take-up of electric delivery vehicles? * TIC still confident of record 2018 truck sales * 2018 Tech and Maintenance Award winners confirmed
There's an updated and improved version of the Isuzu N-Series light-duty truck arriving in dealerships now.
Some of the big changes include additional models of the big-selling offering Independent Front Suspension and Rack and Pinion Steering.
Isuzu saying this gives the N-Series a more "car-like" feel and makes the truck an even more attractive proposition for tradies and other users who might be coming out of a ute or a van.
There's also an updated version of the Isuzu Automated Manual (AMT) in the offering, again, changes that are likely to entice potential first-time truck buyers.
We caught up with Isuzu Australia Limited’s Chief Engineer, Product Strategy, Simon Humphries at the Australian launch of the updated N-Series to talk about these changes.
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * More gains in September 2018 truck sales race * Iveco reveals new Aussie-built Stralis * Next-gen Iveco ACCO revealed * Added Penske sales presence in SEQ * Isuzu brings updated N-Series to Aussie market * Hino gives us glimpse inside new 500 Series cab * Isuzu and Cummins team up
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Reverse camera to be standard on all Hino Trucks * Uni project focuses on truck road safety * Scania unveils plug-in hybrid truck * Report says almost all transport workers fatigued * PGT Trucking curb truck driver shortage * Electric Yutong buses get to work in Macau
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Ford F-Max truck launched at IAA Hino sets sights on future bus offerings 3.2 million truck sales projected for 2018 Iveco ACCO goes electric! Lightning Systems launch new electric Ford bus Iveco CREALIS bus takes green vehicle award
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Stability Control confirmed for new Hino truck * MAN hands over first electric-drive trucks * Register now for Western Star Show n Shine 2018 * Safety expert endorses truck driver assist tech * Volvo Trucks show their Truck of the Future * Big boost for Toyota/Kenworth Hydrogen Truck
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Hino considering XL Series for Australia * NatRoad calls for change to two-up fatigue law * Walmart splashes the cash to attract truck drivers * New South Coast NSW presence for Penske * Volvo Trucks pays tribute to U.S. truck drivers
A chat with Hino GM of Brand and Franchise Development, Bill Gillespie. There’s a lot going on at Hino Australia in 2018 and we thought it would be a great time to take a closer look at the big-selling brand. The Japanese brand has enjoyed a hefty 20.3% lift in sales across the first eight months of the year and consistently takes the silver medal position in the monthly sales race. In recent times we’ve seen new offerings like the Poncho Bus come to market, the 300 Series 4x4 and the new-generation 500 Series Wide Cab. On the horizon for Hino is the new 500 Series Standard Cab and a few possible new additions to the range, including a return to the brand’s Aussie roots with a larger focus on Hino Buses and even, potentially, a bonneted Hino truck. Check out our chat with Bill Gillespie, Hino Australia GM of Brand and Franchise Development for details…
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Truck sales boom continued in August 2018 * Renault test truck slashes fuel use * Fuso Canter 4×4 on show at AFAC * Federal Government commits to rest area improvements * US buyers set to be offered electric Chevrolet truck * UK sees growth in local commercial vehicle production * Safety boost for Iveco Daily 4×4 * More accolades for PACCAR Australia in 2018
They might not be trucks, but Monster Jam is coming to town and a lot of our readers are fans.
We got offered a chat with one of the mechanics that help make Monster Jam happen - retired Monster Jam driver, Dan Evans.
These really are incredible machines that perform tricks and stunts that just shouldn't be possible.
The Monster Jam circus rolling back into Australia soon and we'll have details soon on some free passes for you.
But first, let's find out more about Monster Jam trucks from Dan...
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * First Aussie-built DAF Truck delivered by PACCAR * More than 14,000 Fuso Canter trucks recalled * UD Trucks boss hints at new medium-duty truck * Freightliner Cascadia passes big sales milestone * Scania V8 engine production back up and running * Cummins say electric drive not feasible for linehaul * Brake light recall for Western Star Trucks * Study confirms health risks for truck drivers
2018 is proving an interesting year for the UD Trucks brand in Australia.
Sales of the recently released new-generation Quon are steaming ahead, the truck winning over heavy-duty Japanese truck purchasers in Australia on the back of its strong safety credentials primarily.
While sales of the UD Trucks medium-duty offering, the Condor, have slowed.
At the official opening of the new Volvo Group Australia headquarters in Brisbane (the new head office for UD Trucks) we caught up with Mark Strambi, UD Trucks Vice President of Sales.
On the agenda - the popularity of the Quon and the chances of a new medium-duty UD Trucks offering coming our way...
Stay up to date on the latest UD Trucks News at heavyvehicles.com.au.
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Study confirms health risks for truck drivers * Scania backs carbon fibre tech developers * Road freight continues to dominate in U.S. * U.S. to green light 18-year-old interstate truck drivers? * Greens say Australia being left behind on EVs * Iveco NZ set to move into new HQ
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Scania Australia backs alternative fuels * Setback for Self-Driving Trucks? * Streamlined Volvo B-Double achieves big fuel savings * Penske backs calls for standard EV charging system * Policy change in NSW drops Safe-T-Cam photo costs * Isuzu appoints new Fleet Sales Manager * ATA calls on TWU to get involved in safety discussions * Truck and Bus Sales cool in the UK
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * More growth in July 2018 Truck Sales Data * Optare and Bonluck team up in Australia * November 17 locked in for Western Star Show n Shine * Freightliner-Western Star merger not on cards * Iveco kick-off Eurocargo test-drive bonus * Record July heavy-duty truck sales in U.S. * November arrival for Hino 500 Series Standard Cab
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * November arrival for Hino 500 Series Standard Cab * Toyota unveils improved hydrogen truck * Used truck prices on the up in 2018 * Truck sales boost CNH Industrial in second quarter * Improved truck sales help Daimler financials * Truck of the Year Award for MAN TGX * New guide to monitoring driver behaviour
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: * Added carrying capacity for Fuso Tipper * Volvo delivering electric buses to Gothenburg * Tidy profits for PACCAR in 2018 * Truck driver wages forecast to continue growth * Penske names 2018 Detroit Master Technician * Iveco drops diesels for major motor show
Volkswagen Australia dealerships have welcomed the all-new Volkswagen Crafter and the model looks likely to make its presence felt. Boasting an additional 500kg maximum payload (now up to 5.5 tonnes), Volkswagen believes the new Crafter will put some pressure on the Australian light-duty truck market. Available in both cab chassis and double cab chassis, as well as van, the Crafter also welcomes an automatic transmission for the first time. The eight-speed auto sits along side the six-speed manual, while front-wheel drive (with 100mm lower floor), all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive all feature. In total there are 59 different variants of the new-gen Volkswagen Crafter are being offered in Australia. The launch of the new Crafter comes at a good time for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, global and local sales are on the up and local LCV and light-duty truck sales numbers are also booming. We caught up with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Marketing Manager, Nick Reid, at the launch to talk about all that's happening with the division in 2018...
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Volkswagen out to win over light-duty truck buyers with new-gen Crafter Report reveals why truck drivers quit new jobs Fuso launch free servicing offer on Canter Daimler Trucks North America targets quick servicing UPS credits VR training for lower crash rates
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Iveco recalls some ACCOs over axle issue 700mm mudguards join Alliance Truck Parts range Freightliner Cascadia gets battery-powered HVAC option Hino enjoying boom times in 2018 Industrial dispute stalls Scania V8 production More investment in EV tech by Cummins
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More gains in June 2018 truck sales race New safety breach hotline established Detroit Diesel celebrates 80 years Three more states can truck rego labels Kenworth flagship now with Predictive Cruise Control Yutong Bus shifting 2018 FIFA World Cup
It's one thing to be a regular transport-based business that only concentrates on getting a product from warehouse to store. But imagine if you added in the complication of also having to collect the product first, and from multiple locations.
Oh...and add in the stress of dealing with perishable food as well!
SecondBite is a food charity that "exists to provide access to fresh, nutritious food for people in need across Australia".
The team at SecondBite recently added Verizon Connect into their vehicles and we thought it would be interesting to find out more about the operation and how they run their fleet.
I caught up with Daniel Arklay, National Operations and Logistics Manager at SecondBite for a chat...
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: New boss for Volvo Group Australia Nova Bus passes U.S. Government testing EATON creates new electric powertrain division MAN XXL cab prime mover lands in Australia Doors open on Daimler Trucks Laverton Victoria Police choose Iveco for drug, alcohol test buses
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: More than 2000 Mack Trucks recalled Big expectations placed on Freightliner Cascadia McColl’s Transport welcomes new owners Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission lands in Australia 900 bus order for Iveco in Brazil
Technology is creating change in the road transport and logistics industry and operators, drivers, other road users and the end customer are all benefiting.
Leading the change is telematics, technology that enables operators to monitor their fleet and make changes based around the data collected.
One operator that is glad they invested in telematics tech from one of the industry leaders, Verizon Connect, is the well-known country NSW food service business, Midwest Foods.
We caught up with the owner of the business, Shane Alderdice, to talk about how they’re benefiting from telematics.
Telematics is becoming increasingly common among Australian truck and vehicle fleets, yet despite the proven benefits some businesses still seem reluctant to invest in the technology. One business that has made the leap is the busy E&S Trading in Victoria. Opting to install Verizon Connect telematics into their fleet of trucks, utes and cars, we caught up with the businesses Executive Director, Greg Lake, to hear about real-world experiences with the technology...
This week on the heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Podcast we cover: Hino to roll out coach Emergency Stop System Daimler boss takes swipe at Tesla over electric trucks TIC eyes record half year truck sales Manufacturing award for PACCAR Australia Big hybrid bus order placed in Canada
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: ATA welcomes Stability Control decision May 2018 another bumper truck sales month Isuzu N-Series 4×4 now with AMT Electric Freightliner Trucks debut in North America Iveco putting Euro 6 Stralis to the test Shell Starship real world fuel economy revealed
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: UD Trucks unveil new 24-month parts warranty Hino 300 Series 4×4 proving a hit Chinese operator to put autonomous truck to work New-gen Volvo coaches unveiled DAF to commence electric truck trials this year
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Daimler confirms the Freightliner Argosy will be withdrawn Another recall for the UD Quon underway Australian Trucking Association unhappy with truck driver training Calls for New York City to skip diesel trucks and buses Australian Trucking Association wants better truck rest area amenities Volvo Group backs new women in trucking program Iveco wins another bus supply contract in Europe
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Parliament votes to scrap the Federal Interstate Registration scheme Study finds transport workers more likely to be injured than other workers Cummins confirms new joint venture with Chinese truck manufacturer New Volvo Group parts and service provider in Toowoomba Hino Australia gets more global acclaim from head office Australian Trucking Association calls for urgent review into national laws Some UD Quon trucks recalled in Australia to fix electrical fault
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Mixed reaction to 2018-19 Federal Budget. Study finds nearly one in three trucks have fallen asleep at the wheel. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars team up on data sharing technology. Truck Industry Council welcomes strong truck sales numbers in April. U.S. authorities launch novel new truck education campaign. Daimler Trucks shows new natural gas powered trucks in the U.S.
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Fuso brings news Ready Built trucks to Australian market Nikola Motors launch $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla over truck design Peterbilt the latest classic truck brand to go electric Clever tech introduced to help Hino customers get back on the road Calls for hair tests to weed out drug-addicted truck drivers Boom times continuing for CNH Industrial
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: NatRoad calls for government inquiry into HVNL Booming truck sales to start 2018 in the U.S. Record truck sales boosting truck dealership staff Volvo puts new FL Series electric truck to work Shell gives public first taste of StarShip truck Toyota and Shell to build new hydrogen fueling station
This week on the Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Big Freightliner Trucks recall Driver shortage issue gains mainstream coverage Hino and Volkswagen Truck & Bus team up Volkswagen looks to take control of Navistar Hino names 2017 Dealer of the Year award winners
The week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: DAF Trucks 90th Anniversary to be marked in the UK Updated info regarding Takata Airbags and Hino Trucks Some Mercedes-Benz trucks recalled in Australia over weld issue Study finds electric-drive buses make better sense in the long run New product aimed at front-load refuse truck operators JMC turns to social media in a bid to increase Aussie dealer network
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck and Bus News Podcast we cover: Iveco announces best dealerships of 2017 New-gen Scania R 500 wins most efficient truck crown Nine Isuzu dealers get excellence awards FedEx orders 20 Tesla electric trucks UK Government's new taxes to get older trucks off the roads Renault Trucks T High Edition wins German Design Award Penske invests in in-cab cameras for North American fleet
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: New boss for Iveco Australia First Western Star 5800 customer deliver for Penske in Sydney 2018 National Trucking Industry Award finalists named Study confirms big income gains for U.S. truckies Big push for Navistar electric school bus Big jump in electric bus use tipped for China PACCAR Parts increases SEQ presence
This week on the Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Great times continue to roll on for Scania New VNX series trucks from Volvo launched in North America What fleets are doing to try and cut driver distraction All-electric light-duty Fuso eCanter gets to work in the UK More PacLease locations open their doors in Australia Volvo launches new website selling recycled parts for older Mack, UD and Volvo trucks
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Scania launches new-gen trucks in Australia Navistar confident despite loss-making first quarter Shell warns of LNG shortage as use continues to grow Possible fuel economy gains from aerodynamic splash guards/mud flaps TIC hopeful of record new truck sales in Australia this year Used truck values climbing swiftly in the U.S.
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Booming Australian sales continued in February Isuzu testing electric N-Series truck in the USA UD has a UD Quon to giveaway...for a year ATA looking for focus on zero road deaths Isuzu names best dealers 2017 New tech to help keep electric buses on the roads
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck and Bus News Podcast we cover: Kenworth brings new sleeper cab option to T610 Geely makes big investment in Daimler AG Road freight industry welcomes new Federal Transport/Infrastructure Minister Scania tops 1,000 Point Truck Test Volvo hands out 2017 dealer awards Volvo talks up benefits of self-driving truck tech Mercedes-Benz eActros getting to work this month
This week on our wrap of the latest Truck and Bus News we cover: Kenworth and Daimler Trucks name best-performing dealerships First Aussie-built Iveco Stralis trucks leave production line Bus and Coach sales slump in the UK Big changes for heavy-duty Isuzu truck range for 2018 Jayco/Iveco motorhomes recalled in Australia
This week on our wrap of the latest truck/bus news we cover... Truck Industry Council delighted with January sales results ATA says 148 lives could be saved if ESC is mandated Fuso boss says e-Canter ahead of electric rivals ATA not supporting Electronic Work Diaries at this stage Tesla wants to build truck charging network in North America Bus drivers given thumbs-up by UK road users
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck and Bus News Podcast we cover: January 2018 Australian truck sales data released. Microsoft and Iveco team up on connected services. NTC releases new Load Restraint Guides. U.S. truck industry continues to enjoy great times. MAN Truck and Bus enjoying growing demand, including in NZ. Fuso announces changes for Urban Tipper.
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: More calls for incentives to update trucks to newer, safer models American Trucking Industry welcomes Trump infrastructure plan Big orders and healthy profits for Iveco/CNH Industrial Nikola Motor Company chooses Arizona for truck manufacturing plant Calls for better road surfaces to help curb vehicle damage Japanese government gets behind on-road platooning trials Bridgestone extends NatRoad tyres discounts through 2018
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Podcast we cover: September 2017 truck sales numbers Recall for Hino 500 Series trucks Milwaukee Tools on offer from Isuzu Trucks ATA calls for better customer service for truck operators UK report says longer semi-trailers good for safety, environment
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Podcast we cover: ATA welcomes accreditation scheme probe First electric drive motor coach in the works Electric drive garbage trucks about to get to work in LA Isuzu wants tradies to choose trucks New TruckSafe board members get to work Three finalists for this year’s Craig Roseneder Award
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Toyota steps-up hydrogen fuel cell trial in the U.S. Need drivers? Why not consider hiring millennials? Big sales gains for MAN and Scania through 2017 Hundreds of Mercedes-Benz trucks recalled in Australia Driver distraction to blame for many recent heavy vehicle crashes
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Wrap/Podcast we cover: Latest recipient of Bandag Highway Guardian award named 2017 Craig Rosender Awards announced DAF launches all-new Aussie website Hino enjoys benefits of improved dealer network More recalls for Mercedes-Benz Trucks
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: ATA welcomes ATO truck driver meal allowance ruling Thousands of Mack Trucks recalled to fix brake issue Iveco/FPT unveils Cursor 13 NG engine Electric-drive Hino Poncho bus debuts Magirus to make larger splash in Aussie market
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Scania on track for record 2017 CNH Industrial enjoys positive sales, profit growth IC Bus launch new electric school bus in the U.S. What keeps fleet managers up at night The Griffin Jacket unveiled by Scania
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Volvo Group celebrates huge Aussie truck production milestone U.S. study finds big jump in percentage of truck/bus drivers wearing seat belts Calls for heavy vehicle blind-spot tech to be mandatory Isuzu stocks up on cabs and engines for Aussie customers Ford unveils new truck cap that could save lives
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck News Wrap/Podcast we cover: Hino launches new 300 Series 4×4 in Australia Tesla uncovers the long-awaited Tesla Truck MAN and Scania continue 2017 sales boom New high volume vehicle rules for Australia Proponents say there’s plenty of life left in diesel
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: MAN delivers double-deck buses to Transport for NSW Fleetmatics telematics credited with foiling truck thieves Tesla Truck U.S. pricing confirmed Volvo develops hub to bub driving autonomous trucks Iveco enjoys more CNG-powered truck sales in Europe KS Easter donates bulk of Show n Shine winnings to beyondblue
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Isuzu tops booming truck sales market in November Iveco celebrates huge ACCO order Daimler Trucks begins 3D printed plastic parts supply New global boss for Western Star Trucks Handy info video on new CoR laws released Scania looks at new digital rear-view mirror tech
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Paccar to build some DAF trucks in Australia U.S. getting closer to new underride guard laws PacLease opens first South Australian outlet Tesla receives biggest order yet for new electric truck Some Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks recalled in Australia Meritor invests in California EV technology business
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Calls for truck drivers and owners to use commonsense these holidays Things looking up for Navistar heading into 2018 UPS makes biggest investment in Tesla Truck yet ATA welcomes Barnaby Joyce appointment Wabco takes stake in Nikola Motor Company ELDs continue to divide opinion in the U.S. Fuso eCanter now available in Europe
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Geely takes big stake in AB Volvo Uber Freight adds new features to app Another large order for Tesla Truck Volvo solves unique solution for pallet hauling service What makes a good truck stop?
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: ATA calls big shake-up of heavy vehicle truck crash investigations Toll Group boss wants electronic monitors mandatory in Australian trucks Tesla scores a big truck order in the Middle-East Linfox invests again in Mercedes-Benz Trucks Volvo boss expecting even better times for UD Trucks in 2018 and beyond
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Future looking good for truck trailer industry Isuzu celebrates 2017 sales success in Australia Toyota reveals self-driving delivery pod ATA address lift in truck crashes in NSW Truck sales on the up in North America
This week on our wrap of the latest truck and bus news we cover: New 600 hp engine option for International ProStar UK truck industry not keen on cross channel bridge proposal NSW Government ready to work with industry for better safety outcomes Big wraps for Penske Iveco ACCO wins more orders, this time in Victoria Mack Anthem immortalized in plastic
This week on the Heavy Vehicles Podcast we cover: Truck sales industry celebrates boom 2017 result Worrying workplace death figures released in the U.S. Shake-up of truck driver job board services Valley Earthworks keep coming back to Isuzu Truck owners urged to 'retread instead' Scania enjoys good times in Australia