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NHVR signals major shift in heavy vehicle regulation

November 9, 2026

Trucking alliance targets diesel costs and electric truck uncertainty

November 9, 2026

Less wait, more work: Scania launches Fleetline

November 6, 2026

Inside the engine and transmission changes to Hino’s Euro 6 300 Series

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Fleet Excellence Awards – 2026 Winners

MAN TGS wins 2026 Fleet Truck of the Year – Heavy Duty

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Purtill Group backs ProCabin for regional fuel runs

By Fleet HV News TeamNovember 6, 2026

Deniliquin’s Purtill Group has added two Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin 2663 prime movers to its fuel delivery fleet, with safety technology, driver feedback and regional service support influencing the purchase. The family-owned business, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026, is using…

15 new fire trucks boost emergency response capability across NSW

November 5, 2026

Isuzu crew cab goes the distance for remote maintenance work

November 2, 2026

Electric refrigeration passes Wickham’s road test

November 2, 2026

Unimog Secures New Zealand Defence Deal

October 27, 2026

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Kobelco to acquire majority stake in CASE and New Holland

By Fleet HV News TeamNovember 11, 2026

A major shake-up in the global construction equipment market is underway, with Kobelco Construction Machinery announcing plans to acquire a 70% stake in CNH Industrial’s construction equipment business, bringing CASE…

FRNSW Bolsters Disaster Response

October 21, 2026

Tight economy keeps Australia’s forklift rental market moving

October 12, 2026

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Heavy Haulage Finds Its Voice

By Fleet HV News TeamNovember 7, 2026

Heavy haulage operators have a new national advocacy group, with the Australian Heavy Haulage Association (AHHA) launching to pursue improvements in…

Isuzu backs Australia’s Rugby World Cups

November 4, 2026

Volvo Goes Heavy with All-New VNX

October 31, 2026

New Trucks

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More than an emissions update: Hino evolves the 300 Series

By Marc SibbaldNovember 5, 2026

Hino has used the move to Euro 6 to introduce a broader package of changes to its 300 Series diesel truck, combining revised engine hardware,…

Hino 500 Series Means Business

October 16, 2026

Expanded Hino 700 Series range drives surge in heavy-duty orders

October 1, 2026

Do you really need 4×4? The fleet case for the NMS AWD

September 30, 2026

Truck Reviews

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Isuzu FTS 4×4 first drive: Rob’s pick of the range

By Rob CarneyOctober 7, 2026

After spending a day driving Isuzu’s new AWD and 4×4 truck range off-road at Anglesea, one truck stood out for me. The FTS 4×4 was…

Rain, traffic and a truck on the back: a real-world test for the Hino 700 Series tilt tray

July 16, 2026

Hino FS 2845 proves big tippers don’t have to be hard work

July 1, 2026

First drive: Scania’s Super 11 shows that performance is about smooth torque, efficiency and driver behaviour — not just horsepower

June 29, 2026

Industry Statistics

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Australia’s $9 Billion Diesel Wake-Up Call

Under the speed limit can still be too fast for a truck

Can technology keep truck drivers behind the wheel?

WATIA Pushes Joint Freight and Defence Planning

Maintenance

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More Bays, Less Downtime: TRUCK TECH Expands in Victoria

Daimler Truck Crowns Top Technicians

Penske Crowns 2026 Master Technicians

WABCO Air Dryer Range Targets Heavy Vehicle Uptime

Cutting truck emissions will take more than electric vehicles: Hino CEO

Ford Ranger Super Duty Review: Big Specs Are One Thing — But Can It Actually Deliver on the Road?

January 31, 2026

Ford Ranger Super Duty: Underbody Engineering Deep-Dive for Heavy-Duty Fleet Performance

December 20, 2025

Inside the Hino 700 Series: Why the New 12‑Speed AMT Matters for Fleets

October 29, 2025

2025 Van Comparison: Which One Rules the Road for Tradies and Fleets?

October 25, 2025

Kenworth T620 Walkaround | 2025 Brisbane Truck Show

October 8, 2025

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DAF expands electric truck range with long-haul and construction models

Battery meets hydrogen in SISU’s long-haul freight trial

Scania’s New Testing Ground for Tomorrow’s Trucks

Volvo Creates Mining Powerhouse

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Waste truck deaths demand a closer look at council transport safety

October 22, 2026

MOTUM Puts Heavy Vehicle Drivers to the Test

October 20, 2026

Three risks behind more than a third of major truck incidents

October 15, 2026

Scania G- and R-Series Take Top Safety Honours

October 6, 2026

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Truck Industry Council Names New President

October 11, 2026

UD Names Australia’s Best Driver

September 25, 2026

New Leadership Roles Signal Next Chapter for Ofload

August 21, 2026

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Set for Leadership Change

August 12, 2026

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