Fleet HV News

1 week ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style with a gala dinner and awards night attended by more than 320 people. ‚Äď including eight life members of the association. The night involved a fireside chat with the founding legends of ALRTA.

1 week ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

Commercial-vehicle tyre manufacturer, Bridgestone, is enhancing its commitment to the Australian and New Zealand transport industry with the launch of an all-new Bandag B119 trailer tyre.  The B119 retread pattern is the newest addition to the range of pre-cured tread manufactured locally at the Bandag factory in Wacol, Queensland, and replaces the popular BRL3. The B119 is modelled on the design of Bridgestone‚Äôs Ecopia R119 and offers the same benefits of the low-rolling resistance tyre.

2 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

LES Bruzsa is a man that needs no introduction for transport operators in the know, known colloquially as the ‘Quad-father’ of modern high-productivity truck and trailer combinations. For the uninitiated, though, Les and his team are responsible for the widespread adoption of countless innovative combinations under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Performance Based Standards (PBS) program.

2 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

Diesel-powered trucks have long been the backbone of Australian road transport and despite the buzz around zero-emission vehicles, they remain the tool of choice for interstate operators travelling long distances. However, a significant shift towards cleaner alternatives is underway. The widespread adoption of Euro 6 emission standards and the increasing use of renewable fuels are steps that will reduce the transport industry’s environmental footprint – today.

3 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

Australia’s EV revolution is in full swing, with an expanding array of passenger car, SUV, and even van models hitting the road. However, electric trucks are experiencing a more gradual rollout, with only a handful of options available so far. The transport sector is projected to be Australia’s top emitter by 2030, with fleet operators facing growing pressure to decarbonise. However, the electrification of heavy vehicle fleets comes with unique challenges.