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Freightliner has introduced an intelligent fuel efficiency package for its Coronado and Argosy models with Detroit DD15 engines. The package, available with Eaton Ultra Shift AMT models, includes the Neutral Coast feature as well as an optimised rear axle ratio and targeted fuel-efficiency software calibration, and is suitable for trucks running at up to 68 tonnes. Freightliner says its own ...

COMPASSIONATE DRIVER HONOURED WITH BRIDGESTONE BANDAG HIGHWAY GUARDIAN TITLE A Linfox truck driver has been named a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian by the Australian Trucking Association following his remarkable actions and compassion at a multi-vehicle crash site in February. Andrew Hastings was travelling west on Victoria’s Western Freeway when he came across the collision between two passenger vehicles. As the first ...

Australia’s drought relief effort will get a $80,000 boost after a Queensland business owner secured the unique Jimmy Barnes ‘Working Class Mack’ truck at auction. Scott Goode, the owner of Sarina Crane Hire near Mackay, was elated to make the winning $350,500 bid. The Mack Super-Liner sports  a unique painting of the Cold Chisel singer on its cabin and is ...

MaxiTRANS expands into regional Victoria Leading parts supplier and trailer manufacturer, MaxiTRANS has announced a new dealership involvement with  Graham Thomson Motors (GTM) of Shepparton. GTM will now distribute the full range of MaxiTRANS  trailer brands which includes Freighter, Maxi-CUBE, Lusty EMS, Hamelex White, Trout River Australia, AZMEB and Peki. Graham Thomson Motors is located on a 5-acre facility on ...

Cummins is already matching Euro6 emissions control with clean diesels now certified to the more stringent Phase-D regulation. The B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engines with a 150 to 400 hp (112-298 kW) range for bus and coach applications will move to full production status at the Cummins Darlington facility in the UK before Phase-D takes effect on Sept. 1, 2019. ...