Two major WA highways are on the receiving end of a $2.4b cash injection from the Abbott Government earmarked for WA roads. The Great Northern Highway will receive $308 million and the North West Costal Highway gets $174 million. Both Highways are currently well known for the wrong reasons –

Iconic car manufacturer Holden is set to close its doors in Australia due to rising costs, a small market and a rising dollar. A Cultural Icon While Australians are concerned about job losses this will cause, it seems that the loss of a cultural icon will be felt greater.

At a recent meeting of the world’s major commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers in late 2013, it was agreed that a unified global approach to development is necessary going forward.

Even though the initial cost of an all electric truck is considerably higher than an equivalent diesel powered truck, the ongoing running and maintenance costs are considerably lower.

Here’s truck GPS navigation device that looks like it could be very useful for truck drivers on Perth and regional WA roads. We aren’t affiliated with Navman in any way, we just think the features for trucks are excellent.

What can you say? This is a must see if you are remotely interested in trucks, driving, small animals or anything unusual! Take a moment to watch a teeny hamster attempting to drive a large dump truck out of a deep quarry.

If you are a business owner in Perth or anywhere in WA, you may be interested to know that custom BizPlates are now available from the Department of Transport. There are a few different configurations you can do so take a look and see if it can help your company.

A new four legged trend has emerged in the US… doggie food trucks. One owner has even begun a franchise. Vintage Road Haulage has no intentions of entering the market but it’s an interesting idea that we imagine will arrive in Australia soon (if it’s not here already).

Check out this video showing the longest road train in Australia and perhaps the world. This record was set in Queensland in 2006. Has it since been broken? Have a look and let us know.

This is an excellent event if you want to keep up to date with the latest trucks, trailers, equipment and accessories on offer by the major companies.