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drive a practical electric truck

Drive a Practical Electric Truck

There has been plenty of hype in the media about the potential of electric trucks, but Diesel News went to see and drive a practical electric truck. It may not have all of the high-end super-high-tech of the the highly publicised trucks like Tesla or Nikola, but it does have some runs on the board.
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is Toll up for sale?

Is Toll Up For Sale?

Reports in the Australian Financial Review’s Street Talk column are asking the question, is Toll up for sale? The reports suggest Japan Post are looking for an entity that may be interested in investing in the Australian logistic giant, to enable it to extricate itself from its current position.
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looking at the big picture for Freightliner

Looking at the Big Picture for Freightliner

As the world’s largest truck manufacturer, Daimler is going to have a major influence on the future of truck development and when looking at the big picture for Freightliner, Diesel News got a chance to question some of its global leadership team to find out their thoughts. Read More
a truck which can do the job

A Truck Which Can Do the Job

With the introduction of the Isuzu Freightpack, the truck buyer gets a truck straight off the forecourt, a truck which can do the job in freight distribution immediately. Diesel News took one out to see just what is on offer in the package.
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a cabover tipper which ticks all of the boxes

A Cabover Tipper Which Ticks All of the Boxes

It is now possible to get a cabover tipper which ticks all of the boxes. It is fit for purpose in terms of handling the work and also comes with all of the safety systems which help in PBS assessments. At the same time the larger, more mature tipper fleets are looking to realign the sector’s image and distance themselves from a more cowboy past. 
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zero-emission truck, Nikola Tre

Zero-Emission Truck, Nikola Tre

Diesel News’ European Correspondent, Will Shiers, takes a look at the zero-emission truck, Nikola Tre, and catches up with Nikola’s outspoken CEO, Trevor Milton.
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How to Stay Connected to Clients and Still Make Sales During the COVID-19 Crisis

During a crisis such as this, the industry landscape can be changing daily and it’s important to know how to stay connected to clients and still make sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Creative Media offers this complimentary resource for B2B companies on how to best equip your team to communicate regularly with clients, and still generate sales.
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a rural trucking workhorse

A Rural Trucking Workhorse

There is a particular type of truck which is ideal for the the kind of transport task which is undertaken in rural areas, a rural trucking workhorse. You need a reliable, long wheelbase 6×4 rigid with enough power to pull a fully loaded truck and trailer, as well as the something which is easy to use and can cope with anything thrown at it.
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European tipper and dog sales growth

European Tipper and Dog Sales Growth

In recent years the European tipper and dog sales growth has eaten into the US trucks’ dominance in the tipper and dog market following its growth in market share in prime mover sales. Hence, at Brisbane Truck Show last year both Scania and MAN had a 6×4 tipper prominently on display.
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