Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper

Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper Big Rigs serves the transport community and reports on its people, companies and the major issues.

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eserves the right to remove posts in its absolute discretion without notice. Posts (including comments, photos, and links) which are or may be illegal, vulgar, obscene, threatening, violent, sexist, racist, homophobic, defamatory, pornographic, paedophilic, and privacy and copyright violating are likely to be removed at any time. Any person who believes that something unlawful or otherwise in breach of our requirements has been posted should advise Big Rigs by calling (03) 9690 8766, emailing [email protected] or by sending the Big Rigs page a private message. Big Rigs reserves the right to remove advertisements and promotional posts which do not relate to or comply with our policy. Please do not post chain or junk messages, as these too will be deleted. We reserve the right to ban users who violate this policy and defy common laws and customs. CONTRIBUTING CONTENT:
Please be advised you are responsible for all content you contribute on this page including text, videos, links, photos and audio. While you will retain copyright (and any other rights) of your content, through contributing content to this page you grant Prime Creative Media licence (non-exclusive and royalty-free) to use your content in any of our products without prior notification. While Prime Creative Media will endeavour to appropriately credit your content in any of our products, please be advised this may not always be possible and by contributing content you understand and agree with this. Big Rigs is part of Prime Creative Media, a well established B2B publishing company. Big Rigs is a much sought after 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 outlets, manufacturers, tyre centres, workshops, as well as private subscribers making it a favourite within the transport community. Published every fortnight, Big Rigs has played a huge part in the Transport Industry since the early 1990s, delivering industry specific news and advertising to the transport community Australia wide. Big Rigs is essentially a single industry, special interest, niche publication designed specifically to target the transport sector that circulates around 26,000 copies nationally, (to every state and territory). Big Rigs is the only National Road Transport Newspaper produced fortnightly giving it the ability to deliver more frequent and breaking news along with the latest product releases within the industry ahead of other publications that only deliver to the market on a monthly basis. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper encourages users to share, debate, and discuss points of views on this page. Everyone has the right to express themselves and should also respect other users. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper reserves the right to remove posts (including comments, photos, and links) which are illegal, vulgar, obscene, threatening, violent, sexist, racist, homophobic, defamatory, pornographic, paedophilic, and privacy and copyright violating. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper reserves the right to remove advertisements and promotional posts which do not relate to or comply with our policy. Please be advised that content created on this page such as comments or posts could be reproduced on the Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper website or in the Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper newspaper.

STORIES OF THE WEEK: The Perth-based truckie came around this corner driving a fully loaded C-train facing an impossible...
29/11/2025

STORIES OF THE WEEK: The Perth-based truckie came around this corner driving a fully loaded C-train facing an impossible split second decision.

The WA truckie said he shared the video to show the standard of driving from motorists that truckies have to contend with every day now on the state's roads.

Mercedes-Benz engineers extended the front of the Actros ProCabin by 80mm and shaped the front of the truck for maximum ...
28/11/2025

Mercedes-Benz engineers extended the front of the Actros ProCabin by 80mm and shaped the front of the truck for maximum aerodynamics.

The ProCabin also benefits from a new five-radar active safety suite that has been introduced as standard across the whole Actros range.

The associations argue that this proposed new HVNL policy will impose unsustainable burdens on the heavy vehicle industr...
28/11/2025

The associations argue that this proposed new HVNL policy will impose unsustainable burdens on the heavy vehicle industry and do nothing to improve safety.

The associations say this framework imposes an unsustainable level of risk on both the heavy vehicle industry and independent auditors.

Two new cameras targeting red-light running and speeding will be switched on from next week.
28/11/2025

Two new cameras targeting red-light running and speeding will be switched on from next week.

Sponsored post: SAMPA’s air springs are designed to last where conditions are toughest. Each unit is manufactured from r...
28/11/2025

Sponsored post: SAMPA’s air springs are designed to last where conditions are toughest. Each unit is manufactured from reinforced rubber compounds developed to resist cracking and deformation even under extreme loads.

Air springs rarely get the spotlight. They are silent workhorses, carrying tonnes of weight, absorbing shock, and keeping every ride stable.

Upgrades including widening works and intersection upgrades were completed along a 100km section of the highway.
28/11/2025

Upgrades including widening works and intersection upgrades were completed along a 100km section of the highway.

Upgrades to a 100-kilometre section of the Cunningham Highway are now complete, including road widening, roadside hazard removal, intersection upgrades and the installation of double barrier line…

Sponsored post: After spending a smart $4K fitting Atlas Balance Rings to steers and drive wheels, Few Transport says th...
28/11/2025

Sponsored post: After spending a smart $4K fitting Atlas Balance Rings to steers and drive wheels, Few Transport says the benefits are quickly adding up - with trailer tyres surpassing 300,000 kilometres.

Atlas Balance Rings met up with Few Transport outside of Shepparton in a paddock by their green Kenworth T904.

time – post a photo of your truck, along with some key details in the comments below, like this great shot of the DAF ...
27/11/2025

time – post a photo of your truck, along with some key details in the comments below, like this great shot of the DAF CF from Mackenzie Dival, snapped at Winnejup, WA.

We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition of Big Rigs where you now also have a chance to win a $500 Shell Coles Express Gift Card.

Volvo Group Australia has issued a recall notice for various truck models, due to manufacturing defects. Here's the deta...
27/11/2025

Volvo Group Australia has issued a recall notice for various truck models, due to manufacturing defects. Here's the details.

Volvo Group Australia has issued a recall notice for various truck models, due to manufacturing defects.

Our sincerest condolences to all family, friends and colleagues. The Golden Highway is expected to close again later thi...
27/11/2025

Our sincerest condolences to all family, friends and colleagues. The Golden Highway is expected to close again later this morning for vehicle recovery.

Emergency services were called to the incident on the Golden Highway about 20km west of Dunedoo at about 2.30pm following reports of a crash.

Hino said up to 97 per cent of parts are available on the shelf for same-day or next-day dispatch meaning less downtime ...
27/11/2025

Hino said up to 97 per cent of parts are available on the shelf for same-day or next-day dispatch meaning less downtime for its customers.

Hino’s national sales, parts and service network requires broad coverage and dependable parts availability.

Due to the narrowed road width during work, for vehicles over 3.5m wide there will be no access for the entire work peri...
27/11/2025

Due to the narrowed road width during work, for vehicles over 3.5m wide there will be no access for the entire work period.

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) said work may also continue from 8am to 11pm on Sundays and extend into February.

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PAGE POLICY: Big Rigs encourages users to share, debate, and discuss points of views on this page. We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves but that they should comply with all laws and respect other users. Please avoid excessive anger, criticism, swearing and name calling. This site is not constantly monitored and you are responsible for any material that you post. Big Rigs reserves the right to remove posts in its absolute discretion without notice. Posts (including comments, photos, and links) which are or may be illegal, vulgar, obscene, threatening, violent, sexist, racist, homophobic, defamatory, pornographic, paedophilic, and privacy and copyright violating are likely to be removed at any time. Any person who believes that something unlawful or otherwise in breach of our requirements has been posted should advise Big Rigs by calling (07) 3817 1731, emailing [email protected] or by sending the Big Rigs page a private message. Big Rigs reserves the right to remove advertisements and promotional posts which do not relate to or comply with our policy. Please do not post chain or junk messages, as these too will be deleted. We reserve the right to ban users who violate this policy and defy common laws and customs. CONTRIBUTING CONTENT: Please be advised you are responsible for all content you contribute on this page including text, videos, links, photos and audio. While you will retain copyright (and any other rights) of your content, through contributing content to this page you grant APN ARM licence (non-exclusive and royalty-free) to use your content in any of our products without prior notification. While APN ARM will endeavour to appropriately credit your content in any of our products, please be advised this may not always be possible and by contributing content you understand and agree with this. Big Rigs is part of APN, a well established newspaper and multimedia company. Big Rigs is a much sought after 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 outlets, manufacturers, tyre centres, workshops, as well as private subscribers making it a favourite within the transport community. Published every fortnight, Big Rigs has played a huge part in the Transport Industry since the early 1990s, delivering industry specific news and advertising to the transport community Australia wide. Big Rigs is essentially a single industry, special interest, niche publication designed specifically to target the transport sector that circulates around 26,000 copies nationally, (to every state and territory). Big Rigs is the only National Road Transport Newspaper produced fortnightly giving it the ability to deliver more frequent and breaking news along with the latest product releases within the industry ahead of other publications that only deliver to the market on a monthly basis. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper encourages users to share, debate, and discuss points of views on this page. Everyone has the right to express themselves and should also respect other users. Please avoid excessive anger, criticism, swearing and name calling. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper reserves the right to remove posts (including comments, photos, and links) which are illegal, vulgar, obscene, threatening, violent, sexist, racist, homophobic, defamatory, pornographic, paedophilic, and privacy and copyright violating. Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper reserves the right to remove advertisements and promotional posts which do not relate to or comply with our policy. Please do not post chain or junk messages, as these too will be deleted. We reserve the right to ban users who violate this policy and defy common laws and customs. Please be advised that content created on this page such as comments or posts could be reproduced on the Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper website or in the Big Rigs National Road Transport Newspaper newspaper.