Staff Writer, Author at Prime Mover Magazine

Start-up cold carrier receives first Volvos in roadtrain order

Start-up transport company, Auscool Logistics, has taken delivery of three new Volvo FH16s and multiple Maxi-CUBE B-double trailers ahead of a massive order to bolster its refrigerated transport capability. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2023, 8:42 amSeptember 13, 2023

Freightliner eCascadia, January 2019, Las Vegas. Range, 250 miles, Battery Size, 550 kwH, Peak Horse Power, 730 kW, Recharge Time 90min for 80% SOC, Class 8.

PACCAR, Daimler and Cummins join forces

Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR have announced a multi-billion-dollar partnership to accelerate and localise battery cell production. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2023, 10:38 amSeptember 8, 2023

Toll Group unveils electric ute for light vehicle fleet

Toll Group has introduced what it claims to be Australia’s first pure electric dual cab ute into its light vehicle fleet. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2023, 9:00 amSeptember 8, 2023

DJ Morgan Transport accepts DAF CF530 delivery

Townsville-based family transport company, DJ Morgan Transport, has taken delivery of four new DAF CF530 prime movers. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2023, 9:13 amSeptember 6, 2023

Followmont Transport opens Warwick depot

Followmont Transport recently announced the opening of its newest depot in Warwick, Queensland. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2023, 9:04 amSeptember 4, 2023

WestConnex speed increase finally confirmed

The New South Wales Government will increase the speed limit on the WestConnex motorway from 80km/h to 90km/h before the end of the year, it was revealed today. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2023, 2:55 pmSeptember 1, 2023

Team Global Express announces new intermodal facility

Team Global Express has announced the practical completion of its new purpose-built intermodal facility in Altona North, Victoria. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2023, 3:10 pmAugust 31, 2023

Roadtrain explosion halts transport in Western Australia

A triple roadtrain combination explosion on Exmouth-Minilya Road in Western Australia is affecting the supply of food to Exmouth supermarkets. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 30, 2023, 3:46 pmAugust 30, 2023

Auswide Transport Solutions awards driver new Kenworth

Auswide Transport Solutions recently presented its driver of the year with a brand-new Kenworth K200 Big Cab as a reward. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 25, 2023, 8:41 amAugust 25, 2023

Hundreds of truck drivers caught in police blitz

A dramatic move by police to improve heavy vehicle safety and compliance has seen hundreds of truck drivers in Melbourne issued with infringement notices. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 24, 2023, 1:52 pmAugust 24, 2023