Truck Rollover Results in Major Delays on M1
A major crash caused delays on Queensland’s Yatala on-ramp to the M1 recently, resulting in mass gridlock in the city’s north. The crash involved 3 trucks including a rollover, resulting in 2 lanes being blocked by the crash. The lanes were eventually cleared and traffic returned to normal. The accident was attended by emergency services […]
Victoria Man Killed after Colliding with Truck
A Victorian man has been killed after his car crashed into a truck in Tasmania’s north. The collision occurred north of Launceston recently and claimed the life of a 43 year old man from Victoria. According to reports the car failed to negotiate a sweeping right hand bend and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with […]
Self-driving Heavy Vehicle involved in Crash on Day of Launch
A self-driving bus (shuttle) carrying passengers in Las Vegas was recently involved in a crash on the day of its launch. In fact it only took 2 hours for the crash to occur after the vehicle made its debut on public roads. Thankfully the crash was minor and involved a lorry that hit into the […]
Wave at a Truckie
One driver, Doug Kirby is attempting to bring back mateship and fun in the industry with an initiative called Wave at a Truckie Day and as its name suggests, all it takes is a wave. Wave at a Truckie Day was held on November 22 and all drivers were asked to do is wave at […]
First Electric Highway in USA Up and Running
Although electric highways aren’t a new concept, the first one in the United States recently began operating and it is hoped the dynamic charging will significantly decrease carbon emissions from heavy vehicles. With the Australian government also recently announcing its plans to build an electric super highway you may want to know how it works, […]
Cyclist Killed after Colliding with Truck
A cyclist was recently killed after being involved in a crash with a truck in Melbourne’s inner north suburb of Northcote. The tragic incident happened on Victoria Road between Darebin Road and Separation Street around 8am, outside the Northcote Aquatic and Recreaction Centre. The male cyclist died on the scene and the truck driver was […]