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At this year’s IAA Truck Show in Hannover Germany the new Mercedes-Benz Actross has carried off the International Truck of the Year 2009 trophy. The truck was awarded the accolade as anew model introduced in 2008 which was judged by European truck journalists to have made the greatest contribution to road transport efficiency.

The ATA say their Transport and Economics Committee will meet to plan an industry response to the Government’s new heavy vehicle charges legislation.

The Australian Logistics Council has launched the ‘Women Moving Forward Mentoring Program’ for women in the transport and logistics industry.

Aimed squarely at business owners who may have outgrown a one tonne utility or van, the release of the entry level ready-to-work Isuzu NLR 200 Traypack, available in both a short and medium wheelbase, has a payload capacity of approximately two tonnes.

Mercedes-Benz have issued a recall of Sprinter 906 van models due to an incorrect fitting on the rear axle.

According to a report by the Kyodo News Agency in Japan, Isuzu is in talks to buy General Motors’ truck manufacturing operation. GM is struggling as a corporation and is desperate for funds while Isuzu are looking to extend their manufacturing capacity outside of Japan. GM ended their long-time relationship with Isuzu several years ago, [...]

For thosenot lucky enough to get all the way over to the massive IAA Truck Show about to start in Hannover can compensate for missing the massive European truck event by touring a virtual stand at the show, hosted by Scania.

A recall of Freightliner Argosy trucks has been announced by Daimler Trucks. Some incorrect bolts have been fitted in certain disc brake systems.

This video of a Scania B-double pulling wheelies is obviously a set-up, but how did they do it? It looks realistic enough and there is no obvious sign of editing.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has, finally, published the initial maps provided by states and territories. of the road network available to the different class of PBS vehicles.