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new bigger sleeper from Kenworth

New Bigger Sleeper from Kenworth

The new T610 1400mm aero roof sleeper is a new bigger sleeper from Kenworth. It completes the T610 range, the 1400mm  sleeper cab option is suitable for a variety of applications from single trailers to road trains and has been designed and engineered in Australia. Read More
two all new models from Kenworth

Two All New Models From Kenworth

New trucks from Kenworth don’t come around very often, but this week has seen the release and first drive of two all new models from Kenworth. Diesel got a first look and a first drive around the AARC testing track at Anglesea in Victoria. Read More
still dominated by Kenworth and Volvo

Still Dominated by Kenworth and Volvo

The cabover B-double prime mover market is still dominated by Kenworth and Volvo, with Freightliner losing ground, but the Scania, Benz and more recently MAN introductions and results have managed to change the paradigm in this market segment.  Read More
T610 Aero Sleeper launched

T610 Aero Sleeper Launched

Kenworth has added flexibility to its range with the T610 Aero Sleeper launched onto the market for 2019. The 600mm aero roof sleeper cab complements the existing day-cab, 760mm mid-roof and 860mm sleeper cab options.  Read More
breaking truck sales records

Breaking Truck Sales Records

It looks pretty certain that at the end of 2018 the Australian truck market will be breaking truck sales records all over the place. These numbers suggest the Australian economy is stronger than it feels for many working people, but confirmed by consistent economic growth results. Read More
Paccar achieved top status

Paccar Achieved Top Status

At the recent Australian Training Awards at the Sydney International Convention Centre Paccar achieved top status when it was recognised at the Large Employer of the Year for 2018. In accepting the award at the event Andrew Hadjikakou, Managing Director Paccar Australia acknowledged the employees and the company for their collective commitment to learning and development. Read More
Kenworth 900 Legend Under the Hammer

Kenworth 900 Legend Under the Hammer

GraysOnline has announced it will be auctioning a 2017 Kenworth 900 Legend under the hammer in a major ‘unreserved’ online auction this month. This is the second Kenworth Legend Series to be auctioned by the Melbourne transport team, with a Kenworth 950 Legend selling earlier this year. Read More
working for the major corporates

Working For the Major Corporates

Small transport operations find working for the major corporates to be a very onerous issue. They are more used to sub-contracting to larger transport operations or contracting with smaller businesses. One small operation based in Adelaide has taken the bull by the horns and is working for some of the big players in the energy and mining industries as a primary contractor. Read More
the cabover contenders

The Cabover Contenders 

A couple of months back Diesel News looked at the conventional contenders, we turn to the cabover contenders in the B-double prime mover segment and a couple of brands on the up. We look at brands trying to make a mark in their particular segments competing up against the dominating brands in their sector. Read More