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Hino Australia has launched a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty on all its genuine parts from 1 October 2008. Hino claims the offer is unmatched by any Japanese truck brand in the market.

Volvo says the company is taking measures to downsize capacity in its European production system to meet the declining demand for trucks in the European market. As a consequence, the company say they will initiate negotiations with the unions regarding staffing level cutbacks of approximately 1,400 employees at the company’s plants in Ghent in Belgium, [...]

MaxiTrans have announced it has awarded Krone, one of Europe’s largest trailer manufacturers, the exclusive licence to manufacture Freighter’s award winning EziLiner for European transport applications.

The deeper Volvo FH developed here in Australia to maximise the amount of cab interior space and still fit into the 26 metre B-double dimension rules looks set to be introduced into selected European markets.

In an effort to promote safer driving and help reduce traffic fatalities, Volvo Trucks say they are introducing Alcolock. It will be fitted as an option as a fully integrated solution requiring the driver to take a breath test before the engine can be started.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced their welcome for the commencement of new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

This year’s Newcastle and Hunter Region Road Transport Awareness Group’s event will be held on 2 November. This annual truck parade and truck show helps to raise awareness of the transport industry and also acts as a major fundraiser for the Hunter Region Helicopter Service. Nearly $100,000 was donated last year.

One of the more unusual displays at the recent Hanover truck show was the new Modular Truck Interior System or MOTIS for short. The high-tech cab interior layout has been designed to fit into the interior of a range of European trucks.

The Australian Government is now able to fund truck rest areas on Australia’s major highways, with the passage of the AusLink (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill through Parliament.