In the race to zero emissions, there are new challenges ahead with heavier axle masses required. Battery electric vehicles are known to be considerably heavier than the equivalent internal combustion alternative. Read More
Diagnosing specific issues in your truck’s rear drive axles can certainly be a challenge. It takes a significant level of know how to not only know what has gone wrong, but also how to fix it. Read More
This year, 2023, is the year when one of the stalwarts of supplying to the truck industry celebrates a major milestone, 50 years of Hendrickson in Australia. Read More
In recent years the team at Blenners Transport has been looking for resilience and looking at drive axle specification. The fleet, based in Tully North Queensland and specialising in refrigerated transport, especially bananas, has settled on a choice which seems to be working well for this hard working fleet. Read More
If a heavy vehicle gets trapped in deep floodwater, a detailed and comprehensive maintenance program is required before it can be returned to service, here are some post flooding maintenance tips. Read More
Choosing the right bearing grease lubricant for your trailer has never been more complicated. The range of lubricants now available makes choosing the right one for your application like solving an ever-growing puzzle. Read More
Engine development has been evolving in recent years and Tech Know looks at the effect of down-speeding and the powertrain, and how it significantly alters the engine torque curve. The rate at which a low emission engine reaches full-rated torque is much quicker, which places a much greater load on the drivetrain system. Read More
To develop what the industry will be needing in terms of electric drive trains in the near future, Meritor is preparing for electric drivelines with a range of e-axles and other driveline components. Read More
By signing off on McColl’s Integrated Mass Management System (MIMMS), Transport Certification Australia has approved the operator’s own exclusive OBM. Read More