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getting trucks bogged

Getting Trucks Bogged

It’s official, we are now heading in to a La Niña weather event and can expect plenty of rain for the next period of time, which means there’s going to be a lot of people getting trucks bogged. 
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trucks vs caravans

Trucks vs Caravans

It’s that time of year again, as the Australian grey nomad migration begins it’s move from the North of the country towards the South, as it warms up through spring, bringing with it the the issues around trucks vs caravans, yet again.
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massive rise in demand for transport services

Massive Rise in Demand for Transport Services

The Covid pandemic hit has led to a massive rise in demand for transport services and, therefore, a corresponding rise in demand for rented and leased equipment tailored to the task. Paul Matthei speaks with representatives from three prominent companies that have risen to the challenge of supplying the industry with these increasingly important services.
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2021 may turn out to be a record year

2021 May Turn Out To Be a Record Year

Judging by the latest truck sales figures published by the Truck Industry Council, 2021 may turn out to be a record year. The latest results released by the truck manufacturers peak body shows strong demand, indicating a healthy economy during the pandemic.
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global truck market during Covid

Global Truck Market During Covid

Looking around the world at the global truck market during Covid can be a little confusing. The situation looks like it will remain unstable for some time to come, as the industry will need trucks as economies recover, but lockdowns will limit all activities, including truck sales. 
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Electric Trucks are Becoming a Reality

Electric Trucks are Becoming a Reality

Electric trucks are becoming a reality, in California, with electrified overhead power cables providing the power to trucks delivering to the ports. Diesel News’ US Correspondent, Steve Sturgess, reports. Read More

The Paradigm Shift

There is little doubt this dawn of the age of autonomous trucks represents the paradigm shift which will take trucking much further in the 21st century. The developments in recent years have seen quantum shift after quantum shift in what automated systems can do.
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Linfox Appointment, VW/Navistar, Tesla, TMC, Hydrogen Trucks and a New Scania Team

The latest from Diesel News this week includes a Linfox Appointment, VW/Navistar, Tesla, TMC, Hydrogen Trucks and a New Scania Team, plus 3D Printing and Strong Truck Sales. Terry Quinnell has been appointed Linfox President – Retail after 40 years’ experience in the logistics industry. Quinnell began his career as a Linfox driver in 1978, and has managed some of Linfox’s largest customers as Vice President – Retail, plus spent nine years as General Manager – Woolworths. He recently led the development and implementation of Linfox’s new subcontractor management system FOXLink.
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