PowerTorque Magazine

2 days ago | powertorque.com.au | Alex Catalano

To help combat Australia’s concerning road toll, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all drivers to stay safe behind the wheel. With more than 40,000 injuries and 1,200 deaths each year on Australia’s roads, this year’s National Road Safety Week, running until May 18, is focused on reducing road fatalities and injuries. SUBSCRIBE to the PowerTorque newsletterLast year in 2024, there were 197 fatalities resulting from crashes involving heavy vehicles.

2 days ago | powertorque.com.au | Alex Catalano

Toll road operator Transurban has announced it will cut around 300 jobs as part of sweeping organisational changes to support the company’s “growth and simplification”. CEO Michelle Jablko announced last week the review will make Transurban “a more efficient and effective organisation”, but it will “regrettably result in approximately 300 people leaving the business”.

3 days ago | powertorque.com.au | Alex Catalano

With the Brisbane Truck Show upon us, the 2025 Truck of the Year Australasia is set to be announced. Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Scania and FAW are competing for the right to have their truck named as Australasia’s best and to take over the crown from last year’s winning Western Star X Series.

3 days ago | powertorque.com.au | Alex Catalano

Truck owners in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland will enjoy the benefits of the brand-new Fraser Coast Isuzu Trucks dealership opening its doors in Bundaberg. The 2,300-square-metre facility features a large sales showroom and service area with a dozen 6.5-metre-long service bays.

4 days ago | powertorque.com.au | Alex Catalano

PACCAR Parts has officially opened its newest truck and trailer parts as of May 9. The store is located in Parkes in New South Wales’ central west region, just over 100km west of Orange. It is owned and operated by RDO Equipment, a John Deere Machinery dealer. SUBSCRIBE to the PowerTorque newsletterIt becomes the 21st TRP store across Australia and New Zealand, joining the 360 outlets worldwide.