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Truckin' In The Tropics: Jimmy Stafford

Truckin' In The Tropics: Jimmy Stafford

OWNER-operator Jimmy Stafford is proud of his 1992 Scania which he drives around many parts of Tasmania carrying gravel and land fill.

Freight drivers 15 times more likely to suffer fatality

Freight industry drivers are 15 times more likely to suffer fatalities than any other industry.

Every day a truck driver gets behind a wheel, it could be their last

Truckin' In The Tropics: Michael Burgess

Michael Burgess

Meet truckies from all around Australia

Test cricket umpire Lou Rowan calls stumps at 91

NOT OUT: Lou Rowan looks back on a life of opportunity and good fortune

Yangan's Lou Rowan has passed away on the Gold Coast aged 91.

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Mercedes-Benz Actros Success

Director of Daimler Benz Truck & Bus Daniel Whitehead.

THE new Mercedes-Benz Actros Range has impressed customers, who have had nothing...

Western Star Trucks Australia celebrates 50th Anniversary with something special...

Western Star 50th Anniversary

Western Star Trucks Australia celebrates 50th Anniversary with something...

The Last Post played by Luke Todd

The Last Post played by Luke Todd at St George

The Last Post played by Luke Todd at St George

Get ready for Convoy for Kids

The Brisbane Convoy for Kids approaches the Houghton Highway near Redcliffe on the Deagon Deviation. Photo Carly Morrissey / Big Rigs

A short lead up to the 2016 brisbane convoy for kids happening saturday the 5th...

Get Trucked

Big Rigs' exclusive road test of the International ProStar

MUCH has been written about the reintroduction of the International brand to Australia.

New UD a winner for heavy market

HEAVY OPERATOR: The PW 24 280 proved a strong contender in the light end of the heavy duty market when Big Rigs put it through its paces.

UD takes aim with new PW heavy duty rig.

Test Drive

Carly the garbo chick...

Carly the garbo chick... Iveco gave us the chance to drive a 6.4 dual control 280hp compactor at the Melbourne Truck Show.

Big Rigs editor Carly has a crack at an Iveco Garbage truck at the Melbourne Truck...

Iveco drive day action

Journalists got to experience all that Iveco has on offer at a drive day recently...

Chrysler 300c launch

Chrysler's new 300c big and bold is a new force in luxury. Photo Contributed

Celebrating 60 years of Chrysler in Australia, the American brand has last night...

UD MK auto test drive

UD's new MK auto.

Big Rigs tested UD's new MK250 at the Mt Cotton driver training centre recently. ...

Volvo Drive Event

Volvo FM, FMX and FE test drive from Anglesea to Werribee in Victoria and back again. Photo Contributed

Volvo took journalists to the Australian Automotive Research Centre in Victoria...

Isuzu NPR 300 in action

Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS) has taken a major step towards lowering its carbon footprint by acquiring and operating an Isuzu NPR 300 CNG. Photo Contributed

Leading logistics provider Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS) has taken a major...

Featured Trucks

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In any condition. We can come to you! Gympie, Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

VINTAGE 1967 W model Kenworth

VINTAGE 1967 W model Kenworth, current machinery, sold at Bruan Park clearing sale Tara Qld, 4th February 2017.

VINTAGE 1967 W model Kenworth, current machinery, sold at Bruan Park clearing...

2004 Auto Sterling

2004 Auto Sterling, 13,000 litre water truck, good cond, for wet hire or sale, Reg'd 4/17 RWC $50k + GST. Selling for health reasons.

  • 2004 Auto Sterling,
  • 13,000 litre water...

Motoring News

Range Rover Sport SVR is an off-road speed demon

Rangie SVR is tested from 0-100kmh across sand, mud and even snow...and it's still very quick

Stars' Cars: World junior surfing champ Isabella Nichols

WORLD TALENT: Sunshine Coast surfer Isabella Nichols won the 2016 World Junior Championship, and is an ambassador for her local Toyota dealership, Ken Mills Toyota Sunshine Coast.

Toyota Fortuner-driving surf star answers our motoring questions

Hyundai Tucson 30th anniversary road test and review

ICE COOL: Popular Tucson mid-size SUV ups the style and features as Hyundai celebrates its Australian 30th birthday with this limited-to-300 special editions for $37,750.

Tucson boosts the style as Hyundai celebrates its Australian 30th

Renault's new Trafic Crew brings seating for six

TEAM BUS: Long wheelbase Trafic Crew scores twice the seats to increase its versatility, while adding a few more creature comforts. Prices start from $42,990.

Renault doubles the seating capacity of its LWB Trafic

Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary road test and review

SAND STORM: The Wrangler is as pure a Jeep as you can get, and can track its lineage back 75 years to the very first Willys Jeep. We test the anniversary special

75th anniversary special for iconic Jeep Wrangler

Peugeot begins freshening its range: baby 2008 SUV is first

COMING IN FEBRUARY: 2017 Peugeot 2008 small SUV scores fresh styling, spec enhancements and the adoption of an 81kW/2015 Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine.

Much needed new cars coming to boost Peugeot's catalogue

2017 Kia Rio road test and review

FUN SIZE: More grown-up and masculine 2017 Kia Rio small hatch arrives with appealing chassis and technology.

Kia's new Rio starts from $16,990 for the entry-level manual model

Featured Jobs

COUNTER SALES PERSON/ DELIVERY DRIVER

Ken's Plumbing Plus MARYBOROUGH BRANCH COUNTER SALES PERSON/ DELIVERY DRIVER Experience in the Plumbing Supply or Building Industry would be...

Heavy Haulage Float Operator

Heavy Haulage Float Operator Ostwald Bros is a privately owned civil engineering contractor, operating at the forefront of the Energy, Mining, Infrastructure and Agribusiness sectors. We are seeking a suitably qualified Float Driver – 5+ years’ experience with heavy haulage experience and MC license for local Toowoomba and regional projects. TLIF ...

Heavy Haulage Float Operator

Ostwald Bros is a...

Truck Driver / Timber Yard Staff

Truck Driver / Timber Yard Staff Full-time position available for experienced truck driver / yard person for busy timber merchant at Mudjimba. Must have MR/HR truck and forklift tickets with experience. A good knowledge of construction timbers and building products is desirable. Must be hardworking and strong and like dealing with ...

Truck Driver / Timber Yard Staff

Full-time position available...

Loader Driver/Yardsman

Loader Driver/Yardsman DTM require a Loader Driver and Yardsman for our Nammoona Pole Yard. Must be a competent Loader Operator with the ability to load and unload logs and poles. All other training will be provided. Above Award Rates apply. Resumes to Garryr@dtmtimber.com.au

Loader Driver/Yardsman

DTM require a Loader...

Interstate Truck Driver

GMW Transport is a Sunshine Coast based Company. We require a professional Interstate Truck Driver with a minimum HC licence and at least 5 years experience with refrigerated produce and/or express work. A clean licence with a Department of Transport printout for the last 5 years. Good Conditions with ...

GMW Transport is a Sunshine Coast based Company.

We require a...

Local and Interstate Drivers

It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure. At Cahill Transport, we are currently seeking: • Local and Interstate Drivers With depots in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Adelaide and Perth, we offer our drivers: • Above award wages and excellent working conditions • A modernised fleet • A family orientated company • Consistant ...

It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure. At Cahill Transport, we...

BUS DRIVER

BUS DRIVER Murphy’s Creek School Bus School Run 20 hours week Have Security Cameras and DVD player All enquiries to Ken Hodge 0412 247 639 / 4630 7919

BUS DRIVER
Murphy’s Creek School...