Driving a battery-electric heavy-duty distribution truck from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart is something special – even for experienced developers. In future, customers are not likely to use the Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 as a tractor unit for this kin…
In their 30th anniversary year, Immersive Technologies has powered ahead in delivering a record number of workforce development and mine training solutions for the industry, leading to significant growth in their product and services portfolio. Throu…
The Minetruck MT65 S, Epiroc’s highest-capacity, 65 t, mine truck for large underground operations, recently received a new upgrade. Epiroc says customers can now enjoy enhanced productivity by up to 18% compared to the previous model. The mine truck h…
“It’s just something that’s in you. You get it. You hear I’m passionate about the sounds, the gathering of those 18 gears and the rumble of the jakes…”
Cockatoo-based HC driver Wendy Fox talks candidly about her journey into trucking and what it takes…
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Three Australian construction companies have completed a full trial of new zero emissions technology in a bid to decarbonise their industry
Australia’s first zero-emissions aggrega…
With the launch of the IVECO Drivers Fidelity Club, IVECO introduces the first fidelity program in the truck industry dedicated to the drivers’ community that rewards the driver’s virtuous behaviour: a pioneering novelty in the long haulage sector that…
Chinese large mining truck leader Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co Ltd (NHL) has successfully won a contract to supply 21 units of 360 ton class electric drive mining trucks to national energy and coal giant CHN Energy’s Zhunneng Group in Chi…
The carnage caused by heavy haulage accidents is reaching horrific levels, and many within the transport industry are pleading for awareness and practical action to prevent or reduce these accidents as a matter of urgency.
“There’s a growing need to pr…
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A “fuel-agnostic” engine, a chain of fuelling stations, and seawater-based hydrogen all prove ZEVs could soon be powered by the world’s most common element
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Britain’s oldest trucker says he’s in it for the long haul as he carries on driving lorries – at the grand age of 91. Sprightly Brian Wilson has no plans to put the brakes on his 70 year career just yet, despite celebrating his birthday today (Fri). Th…
Britain’s oldest trucker says he’s in it for the long haul as he carries on driving lorries – at the age of 91. Brian Wilson has no plans to put the brakes on his 70 year career just yet, despite celebrating his birthday today. The grandad is so dedica…
Eldorado Gold is looking to take its next mobile equipment electrification step, with the company set to receive its first battery-electric truck in June for use at the Lamaque underground mine in Quebec, Canada.
The Vancouver-headquartered company has…
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The logistics sector is changing as a result of numerous technological developments like vehicle-to-vehicle communication, integrated supply chains, remote diagnostics, and autonomous driving, which is in turn boosting demand for…
“Damage of tens of millions”Strikes could trigger “supply chaos”.
3/24/2023 1:46 am
Unions are planning massive strikes nationwide next Monday. The road haulage association complains that this could be problematic for the transport industry – and i…