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.
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Is This the Cure for the ‘K-Series Back’?
Paul Matthei speaks with Wickham Freightlines Workshop Manager, Steve Lord, about a technical solution the company has developed to significantly improve the ride in its K200 prime movers and asks the question, is this the cure for the ‘K-Series Back’?
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Looking Overseas to Recruit Truck Technicians
As part of its long-term strategic plan to address the national shortage of skilled heavy vehicle mechanics Hino Australia has been looking overseas to recruit truck technicians. The truck maker has welcomed 15 experienced technicians from the Philippines, while also commencing a second round of international recruitment.
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What Can Workshops Claim?
By allowing businesses that qualify to immediately claim a full write-off for eligible assets, the Temporary Full Expensing incentive aims to support business and encourage investment by allowing businesses that qualify to immediately claim a full write-off for eligible assets, what can workshops claim?
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A Role Not Traditionally Seen as Attractive to Women
Truck technician is a role not traditionally seen as attractive to women, but, in recent years, more and more women are taking on roles not usually fulfilled by women. One example is Scania Australia, where, across the business, women comprise 16.5 per cent of the workforce.
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A Lot on Their Plate When it Comes to Compliance
Australian road transport businesses have a lot on their plate when it comes to compliance; from Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements to workplace OH&S, and making sure everyone comes home at the end of the day.
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The New Bible For Inspectors
The latest release from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, is coming into force next week, it’s the new bible for inspectors, the new edition of the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual.
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Extensive Range of Heavy Lifting Solutions
Rotary Lift HD has partnered with Ikon Equipment to bring its extensive range of heavy lifting solutions to the Australian market.
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Trailer Inspection After Extended Idle or Flood
Here are some tips from Hendrickson on how to deal with trailers which have been through a flood or have sat for a long period, because a thorough trailer inspection after extended idle or flood is vital to retain durability.
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State-of-the-Art Dealership for Iveco in Brisbane
After a couple of years of disruption with two moves in a few years, Iveco in Brisbane has found a new home and has come up with a state-of-the-art dealership for Iveco in Brisbane, in Wacol, in the South West Brisbane trucking hub.
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