Big Rigs is Australia's No. 1 trucking publication and media source
WEBSep 10, 2024 — Big Rigs is Australia's No. 1 trucking publication and media source with a diverse readership that includes government departments, white and blue collar personnel within transport companies, transport hubs, truck stops and roadhouses, new and used dealerships, spare parts and accessories outlets, manufacturers, tyre centres, workshops, as well as private subscribers.
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WEBBig Rigs is Australia's No. 1 trucking publication and media source with a diverse readership that includes government departments, white and blue collar personnel within transport companies, transport hubs, truck stops and roadhouses, new and used dealerships, spare parts and accessories outlets, manufacturers, tyre …
Temora turns it on as trucks old and new roll into town
WEB5 hours ago — The annual Temora Truck Show in the Riverina area of New South Wales featured a healthy rollup of 71 vehicles, from restored heritage trucks through to those virtually straight off the showroom floor. Held in conjunction with the local Agricultural and Pastoral Show, with generous support from businesses …
Third generation truckie says he’s living out the dream
WEB1 day ago — I remember falling asleep and him waking me up. I’d chuck a tantrum because I didn’t want to get out of the truck,” added James. “But Dad unfortunately got sick and passed away when I was 15. So for me, trucking was always a pipe dream.”. Stopped at Katamatite, Victoria. Image: James Strapp. At first James took a different path and ...
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WEBSep 20, 2024 — Big Rigs is Australia's No. 1 trucking publication and media source with a diverse readership that includes government departments, white and blue collar personnel within transport companies, transport hubs, truck stops and roadhouses, new and used dealerships, spare parts and accessories outlets, manufacturers, tyre centres, workshops, as well as private subscribers.
Wider trucks given general access green light on Australian roads
WEBJun 26, 2024 — Heavy vehicles of up to 2.55 metres wide will now be provided with general access to Australia’s road network. This follows the Albanese government making changes to the Australian Design Rules last October to allow an increase in the maximum width of heavy vehicles fitted with the most modern safety features, from 2.5 to 2.55 metres.. The NHVR said it will now start working with key ...
Work progressing to get NSW bridge back in shape
WEB4 hours ago — Work to get a NSW bridge back in shape is progressing, with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) Submissions Report now available for public viewing. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said Macksville Bridge is a critical piece of transport infrastructure that has linked the northern and southern areas of the town for 93 years.
Cummins lifts the lid on its new big bore engine - Big Rigs
WEBJun 6, 2023 — Cummins unveiled its most advanced ever big bore diesel truck engine at the Brisbane Truck Show. The entirely new 15-litre platform, known as the X15D, will deliver the highest-ever outputs for a Cummins truck engine while setting new standards for fuel efficiency at ultra-low emissions levels.
Big Rigs jumps behind the wheel of the new V8 Scania R770
WEBDec 17, 2021 — Big Rigs jumps behind the wheel of the new V8 Scania R770. Graham Harsant December 17, 2021, 10:05 am 0 4180. We were pulling a B-double with 56 tonnes of ballast on board. Seven hundred and seventy. It’s a big number when we’re talking horsepower out of a truck diesel engine. In fact, it’s the …
Big Rigs celebrates 30 years
WEBFeb 7, 2022 — Big Rigs celebrates 30 years. Staff Writer February 7, 2022, 8:14 am 0 1314. Big Rigs got off to a flying start in the first decade of publication with a slew of big stories. To celebrate Big Rigs’ 30th birthday this week, we take a look back at how the title began, and what’s happened in trucking and road transport over the past three decades.