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We would like to introduce you to the latest edition, of the magazine, PowerTorque, now available online. Another issue packed with information, commentary and reviews relevant to the truck industry.

We continue our crusade to keep the trucking industry informed with operator profiles, in depth analysis of the industry issues, straightforward reviews and truck tests, as well as the ongoing development of a technical database, overseas news and a strong stance on keeping the trucking industry safe and appreciated.

In this issue, PowerTorque talks to an operator getting great productivity gains, interviews another running a Kenworth and a Benz in a side-by side evaluation, the brands in the Volvo Group unveil their plans, we test drive the 8×4 UD Quon agitator, interview the  main man at MaxiTrans, test drive the most powerful production truck in the world and and much much more. There are also our regular segments, highlighting technical issues, rural trucking, industry development and commentary on the cold chain.

Here are the highlights:

Walking To Lighten the Load

As an operator, Ken Beggs puts a lot of thought into just how to run and equip his business. Hauling stock feed over long distances means tare weight and fuel consumption are the most important considerations.

Driving Volvo Into the future

Juggling three divergent truck brands and getting them through the pandemic was the task last year and this year has not been easy for an organisation like Volvo Group. Now, the task is all about driving Volvo into the future. Tim Giles speaks to the leadership team about the challenges and forward plans.

An Agitator From UD Trucks

With the introduction of the 8×4 Quon, it was possible for the first opportunity for UD Trucks to offer a viable agitator to the market, which has now arrived. PowerTorque took the opportunity to take on out for a spin around Brisbane.

One of the Great Allrounders

Hailing from the small rural town of Corryong in north eastern Victoria, S & K Whitehead Earthmoving plays a pivotal role in keeping the surrounding farmlands, national parks and roads in order, Paul Matthei checks them out.

Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other

Unlike many transport operators, Joe Joseph, Managing Director of JD Refrigerated Transport, wasn’t born into the industry. But that hasn’t stopped him from growing a highly successful refrigerated transport business and now comparing the respective merits of both Mercedes-Benz and Kenworth prime movers in his line-haul B-double operation.

Building Trailers to the Max

As a dominant player in the trailer manufacturing sector in Australia, MaxiTrans continues to grow and develop its offering to the Australian trucking industry. PowerTorque sat down with MaxiTrans CEO and Managing Director Dean Jenkins to talk about how the trailer business is travelling.

Getting Rid of the Logbook

The truck driving community may finally be getting rid of the logbook, but only if they start using the electronic work diary. PowerTorque tests one of them out in the real world.

The Show Must Go On

It seems like a long time since the last Brisbane Truck Show, the pandemic period has sometimes felt like a lifetime, but as they say in showbiz, ‘The show must go on’.

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PowerTorque, now available online

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