Deals on Wheels 516 (March 2025)

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GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 4 AXLE DOG TIPPING TRAILER

NEW 2025 GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 4 AXLE DOG TIPPING TRAILER

Body up to 22m3 approx. 8.300m long x 1.200m high approx.

$126,445 inc.GST + ON ROADS

GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 3 AXLE DOG TIPPING TRAILER 48T SPEC

NEW 2025 GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 3 AXLE DOG TIPPING TRAILER 48T SPEC

Body up to 14m3 approx. 6.000m long x 1.050m high approx.

$103,906 inc.GST + ON ROADS

GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 2 AXLE SEMI TIPPING TRAILER

NEW 2025 GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 2 AXLE SEMI TIPPING TRAILER

Body up to 21m3 approx. 8.000m long x 1.200m high approx.

$104,159 inc.GST + ON ROADS

GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 3 AXLE SEMI TIPPING TRAILER

NEW 2025 GORSKI TTRU HARDOX 3 AXLE SEMI TIPPING TRAILER

Demolition Spec Airbag Suspension

Body up to 38m3 approx. 9.600m long x 1.800m high approx.

$176,979 inc.GST + ON ROADS

Editorial & Design

Editor Geoff Crockett

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Journalist

Tiane Gavillucci

Plant & Equipment Journalist

Jackson Haddad

Contributors Warren Aitken, Tiarna Condren, Sean Mortell, Daniel Woods, Alex Catalano

Art Director Daz Woolley

Cover image Warren Aitken

Above image Laura Amy

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9 Racing with Red Bull

12 A irborne truck drives charity

18 2023 Hino 300 Series

20 2020 Kenworth T410 SAR

22 2011 Mack Super-Liner

24 2025 Freightmore Grain Tipper

26 2016 Peterbilt 587

28 2018 Volvo FMX540 tipper

29 2003 Kenworth T950

Deals Data

34 We're off and selling for 2025

Deals Showcase

36 F inding those hard to get parts and shipping them from Far North Qld

80 Going bright in support of mental health

90 Digging into the history of the National Road Freighters Association

Deals Events

40 Update your truck show calendar

46 Making the Rounds

50 A llora Truck Show

54 Check out this Heritage Truck Event

58 Truck lovers roll in to Koroit

62 Walcha's community turns out in force

71 Big news for Birregurra

Deals Restoration

68 A Ford LTL rolls out of the paddock

82 Classic Mack ready for show day

96 Double the fun with a dual ACCO restoration adventure

Deals Features

74 The 45th anniversary of the passing of a jet truck legend

92 The million kilometre Mack that keeps on kicking

100 From Silversmithing to a truck polishing empire

108 Graduating from primary school with the help of Optimus Prime

110 I ndiana Jones would be rolling in style with this amazing work of art

124 The little roadhouse with a big heart shines bright in the midst of the floods

127 W hen it comes to getting behind the wheel after injury, help is at hand

130 Marketplace Trucks, trailers, buses and more for sale

131 Parts Trader Parts, wreckers, engines and more for sale

144 Hot Deals

Hot hand-picked truck deals!

205 Plant & Equipment Forklifts, tools, generators and compressors for sale

216 Private Advertising Coupon Sell your item! 217 Index

209 Trophy cabinet L K Diesel Services honoured for repair and fault diagnosis

More than 30 truckies were stranded at Greenvale during Queensland's floods. See story on page 124

Welcome

to Issue 516 of your Deals on Wheels Magazine

This month's edition of Deals on Wheels is a reminder of just how many different ways trucks play a part in our society.

As a tool, trucks carry all manner of freight, including SuperCars, around the country every day.

They also inspire people to master the mechanical and technical side of their brains when it comes to maintaining and restoring vehicles for active use or just showing off on the weekends at truck shows.

And their grandeur and the stories of the families and people behind them see them lining up at school formals, among the classic and sports cars, adding a big touch of something

different to the drop-off queue.

And there's the stories of characters like Tommy Watts who decided to strap a jet engine or two onto his truck in a bid to have the fastest heavy vehicle in the world (see page 74).

Our cover image is another example of a truck lover taking his machinery and creating a work of art, inspired by his love of movies, that provides joy and inspiration to all who see it, especially fans on Indiana Jones (see page 110).

And behind the scenes, there are the hundreds of people who support others with their dreams.

People like the team at NQ Truck & 4WD Wreckers who spend every day sourcing old trucks to harvest for the hard to find parts fleet operators and truck restorers need to keep their trucks on the road (page 36).

There truly is something for everyone to explore when it comes to the world of trucks and transport and we hope you'll find plenty of inspiration to suit your tastes in this edition.

Until next month.

GigaSpace goes racing

Supercar fans are in for an extra treat this year with Red Bull Ampol Racing rolling out a new look transporter for its team

When it comes to delivering in style and with a touch of pizzazz energy drink giant Red Bull has plenty of runs on the board.

As the 2025 Supercars Championship kicked off in the last weekend of February the Triple Eight Race Engineering team backed by Red Bull Ampol Racing rolled into town with a stunning new MercedesBenz Actros GigaSpace as its transporter.

Fresh from a season that saw its drivers Will Brown and Broc Feeney finish first and second in the series, Red Bull Ampol Racing welcomed the fresh Actros 2663 truck to take over transporter towing duties.

The Triple Eight Race Engineering outfit operated a 2663 from the start of the 2021 season but upgraded to a new 2663 with the premium GigaSpace cab that provides more space for the driver.

The 16-litre Actros produces 625hp of power, which is not too far away from the ‘635hp-plus’ output of Red Bull Ampol Racing Camaro it hauls, but the big Mercedes-Benz also generates an immense 3000Nm of torque.

In addition to the 2663 for the Red Bull Ampol Racing team, Triple Eight Race Engineering also added a new MercedesBenz 2663 for its Super2 squad.

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, says its exciting to see a new Actros hauling the Red Bull Ampol Racing transporter.

“Triple Eight Race Engineering has an unmatched history of success and Daimler

Truck is thrilled to see our new truck in their colours,” Whitehead says.

“Jamie (Whincup) and the rest of the team understand the value of quality equipment, innovation and safety technology better than anyone else, so it makes sense for them to continue using the most advanced heavy vehicles available in Australia,” he adds.

Triple Eight Race Engineering Managing Director, Jamie Whincup, who holds a Multi Combination Heavy Vehicle licence, says the team is ‘stoked’ to take delivery of the new Mercedes-Benz trucks.

“We like to surround ourselves with market leaders — and when you have such worldleading, top of the range products like the 2663, it’s a no brainer for us,” he says.

Whincup says the trucks play a very important role for the race team.

“When you have millions of dollars worth of equipment, and some very special race cars travelling across the country, we want them to make it to each location safely and securely,” he says.

The seven-time Supercar champion says he’s looking forward to driving the Actros 2663.

“I’ll take any opportunity I can to get behind the wheel,” he says.

The GigaSpace cab features 2.13m of interior height, measured from the floor between the seats to the ceiling, providing ample room for the tallest drivers, and an abundance of storage space and creature comforts.

Will Brown (left) and Broc Feeney (right) with the team’s new Actros GigaSpace transporter. Image: Daimler Trucks

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ZFclutchactuatorsforDAF,Ivecoand Mantrucks.S37. TA950479. POA

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ZFEcolitepowerpacks.S40. TA952390. POA

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ZFTRANSMISSIONSALLMODELS Allmakesandmodelsavailable.S10. TA431606. POA

DEALS Feature

Flying

TRUCK

The small town of Paradise has a new addition, a Fargo truck up on a pole, supporting the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Sheree Supple

There's no missing this flying truck!

If you’re driving through Paradise in Central Victoria, you may have a double take at what you thought was a normal street pole, only to find a 1937 Fargo truck sitting at the top of it.

Neil Supple from the small farming community has lived in Paradise all his life, and after seeing a Holden Ute up on a pole in Deniliquin, NSW and an old Fordson tractor at Kingston, SA, he thought Victoria needed one also.

“I saw this huge pole and stand at a scrap yard in Hamilton, Victoria. Payment for the pole and stand was $200 plus a slab of VB,” Neil says.

“The scrappy only got half the slab of VB, I got the other half.”

The old Fargo truck Neil discovered sitting in a farmyard, so he approached the elderly woman who had owned it.

“It was a farm truck and years ago, they

The beginning of the Fargo makeover

The truck catches attention from all angles

A group photo of the Supple family and a couple of neighbours

‘Raising a truck is tough, but raising funds for cancer research is tougher!’

were carting hay with it,” he says. “Hay caught alight, and it burnt the tray, though the truck didn't burn.

“It was left behind an old straw shed to rust, so I purchased it for a few bags of chook food.”

When it was first found, the Fargo was severely rusted, so Neil got to cleaning it.

He converted the truck into a prime mover with a turntable and an old oil drum for a fuel tank with LED solar lights on top, and inside of the cab.

It was then scrubbed down and painted with the help of his daughter Sheree and now the 18 foot pole sits on a concrete slab.

“The truck doesn’t go, it’s just an ornament, but it’s a normal sized truck,” he says.

So how did this idea of sticking a truck on a pole come about?

Neil tells Deals on Wheels that a good mate of his, Stephen Gleisner from Avoca, died of cancer at 61 and a memorial run was held, where $3,000 was raised around 12 months ago at Amphitheatre Victoria.

Neil and his daughter Sheree also hosted a private function where 70 people turned up in support for the Truck Light Switch and the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute (FECRI), raising over $2,000.

Prior to this event, Neil and Sheree approached FECRI with this idea for a fundraiser, so FECRI provided them with some shaker tins and a large road sign to put beneath the truck.

The sign says, ‘raising a truck is tough, raising funds for cancer research is tougher’, with a QR code underneath taking you to the FECRI site.

Sheree uploaded a picture of the truck on a pole with the Fiona Elsey sign underneath and it immediately caught attention.

“We weren’t expecting the sign to be so huge, but it’s now going to stay on the gate permanently,” she says. “The Facebook page is going crazy, in a positive way. I put in other links also so you can do online donations.

“I shared it to a few community pages on Facebook and from there it’s just gone mental.

“I overheard last week that it made ABC Radio, but unfortunately, we never heard it. Other newspapers came out and took photos as well.”

As the road sign is currently made of cardboard, Sheree and FECRI are going to see if it can be made into a road sign as the weather will eventually start to play up.

“There’s a lot of people we know that have

suffered from cancer and we just wanted to make a difference,” she says.

“Cancer is such a terrible disease, it doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, it's so cruel.”

Neil says selecting the Fargo wasn’t hard for him, as he simply “liked the look of it”, so placing it on a pole was an easy decision, he just wanted something different to look at.

However, this isn’t the only invention Neil has whipped up for Paradise…

“I made little tractors at my gateway over 40 years ago out of old GM bits and pieces, and cogs and bits out of an old tractor,” he says.

“Still now, trucks and cars stop to take photos of it. And kids love to sit on them.”

His creations not only bring a smile to his community and those passing by, but to himself as well.

“The feedback we have received has been absolutely tremendous; blokes are pulling up and popping out for a photo. It’s a real winner.”

Neil and Nola with Fargo ready to go on the pole

The signwriting was done by Andrew Kennedy of Stawell

SAMSTRIAXLELOWLOADER

2012,Dollyfullrefurbishment2positionskidplatedropin50mmand90mmking pin.Hollandhitch90mmturntablespringsuspension.Lowprofile20inchwheels 100%newtyresinoutstandingcondition.S45. TA1258762. $90,200$82,000+GST

MTEQUADAXLEFULLWIDNER

2023,Sellingasacompleteunit-2023MTE QuadAxleLowLoader&20202x4Sams Dolly.FullAxleWidenerLowLoader,2.50mto 3.5mwithremotehydrauliccontrol.Hydraulic gooseneckairslidingskidplate.Bi-Fold rampsKubotaDieselHydraulicpowerpack. 19.50AlloyWheels,90%Continentaltyresall round.S44. TA1257108.

$396,000360,000+GST

BRIMARCOTRIAXLEDECKWIDENER

2018, Tri AxleDropDeckWidener2.50mClosed3.50mOpen,HondaPowerPack, Bi-Foldramps,3wayContainerPins,ToptoBottomDeckRamps,RoadTrainLead.K HitchAxle19.5wheelsallnewcontinentaltyres,KHitchSpringSuspension.Justhad 12monthservicedone,allWheelBearingrepackedandchecked..650UGH. TA1255168. $134,200122,000+GST

SAMS2X4LOWLOADERDOLLY

2015,2x4LowLoaderDolly-FullRefurbishmentASNEW.19.5NEWTyres DropInKingPins50mm&90mmsuppliedFullRubberGuards,Spring Suspension.AvailableforLONGTERMRENTAL.S35. TA1224940. $49,50045000+GST

4 litre diesel, 165hp

6-speed transmission

$80,836 incl. GST

Dandenong South, Vic

Fitted with a Rental Spec Pantech style body this 2023 Hino 300 Series – 917 model has just 118km on the clock.

With measurements of L 4.3m x W 2.3m x H 2.15m and a 600kg tuckaway tailgate fitted this versatile truck has a payload of 4.7 ton. It has an extensive safety kit fitted too and is being sold with the balance of its 5-Year Factory Warranty.

To find out more call Prestige Truck Centre on 03 9999 5162

GERARD ELLIOTT

DETROITDDECIII fullreconditionednew headnewturboetc. Beenstartedandrun.6 monthswarranty.S22. TA1164231. $24,000

DETROIT14L

Series60fully reconditionedmotor. Hasbeenstartedand testedandcomeswith 6monthswarranty.Two instock.S13. TA1111168. $33,000

DETROIT14LITRE 2002,Reonditioned Blockandheadfully done.Crankshaft Checkedturbo. 06R0739059. TA1171233. $33,000

DETROITDDECVI

DETROIT871T

Exfiretruckmotor. Doneagenuine17,000 milesfromnew.370HP. S21. TA1157915. $19,000

EGRmotor,1fully reconditionedlong DDECVlDetroitEGR motor.Recoblockand headwithfrontandrear cover'sandsump.With warranty.S17. TA1137305. $22,000

CATERPILLARC12

Reconditioned.Block MachinedBrandnew head.2KS59579. TA1171236. $25,000

Super SAR

Rated to 70 ton and boasting the Paccar MX510 engine and Fuller MXP auto transmission this 2020 Kenworth T410 is worth a look.

It features Meritor RT46-160GP diffs, 4.10 ratio, Kenworth Airglide 400 suspension, a fixed turn table, greasing system and fresco cooler.

It’s sale price includes a Road Worthy Certificate — however the dealer is also offering interested parties the opportunity to ask for an “as traded” price.

For more information call Kenworth DAF Melbourne on 03 9998 4888

ANDAST3 2024,DropDeck,45FTLong,Airbag,ATM45t,HydraulicRamps,3-Wat containerpins,R/TRate.DD. $74,000

ANDAST3 2024,DropDeckHay-Trailer,45FTLong,Airbag,3-WayContainerpins.DDLT. TA864656. $70,000

ANDAST3 2024,ExtendableDropDeck,45FT-70FTLong,HydraulicBi-FoldorSingle ramps,Containerpins,R/TRate,Customrampoptions.DDEX. TA820960. $85,000

ANDAST3 2024,DeckWidener,45FTLong,Deckwideningto3.6m,DieselPowerPack, Containerpins,Bi-Foldramps,Upperdeckramps,R/TRate.DDW. TA820952. $93,000

ANDAST3 2024,ExtendableDropDeckLow-Deck.DDEX-L. TA1071585. $83,000

ANDAST3 2024,FlatTop,45FTLong,Airbag,ATM45t,3-Watcontainerpins,R/TRate. FL. TA1232193. $71,000

With just 450,000km on the clock since a recent rebuild this 2011 Mack Superliner is rated to 133 ton on Neway Airbag suspension. Described as "very well looked after", this truck has only ever carted a 4x4 float or a dropdeck trailer. It also has twin air-ride seats, an under-bunk fridge, TV, and a barely used pillowtop mattress.

For more information call Truck & Ag Orange on 02 8999 6078

Phone 07 4693 1088

Mobile 0419 240 382

Murlaggan Road

Pittsworth QLD 4356

MOORER/TLEAD/MID

2024,Moore202445'Flattop.HendricksonIntraaxairbagsuspensionwithIntraaxHXL7TiremaxxAxleswithEBSbrakes,RightweightBluetoothScales.5'Front &RearLoadracks,3WayContainerPins,OvalTieDownsinfloor,5"Coaming,3mmCheckerPlatefloorwith16mmLip,Approx1000Lbellytank.AlcoaLVL1 AlloyWheels, R/TL/V Signs,OversizeSign,FlashingLight,Ringfeeder.3Toolboxes&1Watertank.24-2058.

$120,500

CHRISSEMI 2004ChrisBodyBuilders36'x6'TOA TubrHendricksonIntraaxsuspensionandaxlesondrum brakes,Alloywheels,Toolbox&Watertank,nearnew tarp.CON-CBB. TA1255695. $70,000

MOOREDOLLY ImmediateDelivery!!!!!Moore4'6'' TandemaxleDolly.HendricksonIntraaxairbag suspensionwithIntraaxHXL7AxleswithLSVvalve brakekit,RightweighBluetoothScales.4.2mToweyeto Turntable-JostJSK37GreaselessTurntable.Alcoa PolishedDurabrightOutterWheels,RubberGuards.Air andElecFrontandrearofturntable.2xOillines mountedtothefront..24-D2106. TA1253235. $58,850

MCGRATHTAG 1977,30'x6'TOATub&1982 HaulmarkDolly-9.56tComboTare,SpringSuspension &BPWSpiderAxles,NewSkidplateFitted,TandemAxle SpringDolly,NewJostTurntable,NewKHitchSpider Axles,BothwithQLDRego&CurrentCOI.Con-Smith. TA1241343.

$51,700

MOOREDOLLY Brandnew...ImmediateDelivery.....2024 Moore8'1''SpringDolly.KHitchSpringSuspensionand KHitch10/285Axles.YardRelease,AirandElectfront and rear, AlloyRims.24-D2019. TA1226853. $52,050

MOORESEMIRO/ROHookliftTipper 2021,RollonRoll Off70m3BinTransporter/Tipper,HendricksonIntraax Suspension,HXL7LongLifeHubs,FrontLiftAxle,Alloy Rims...AsNewCondition...CS-MT-RORO. TA1183797.

MOOREDOLLY ImmediateDelivery!!!!!Moore20248'1'' TriaxleDolly.HendricksonIntraaxairbagsuspension withIntraaxHXL7TiremaxxAxleswithLSVvalvebrake kit,AirtecAXLBluetoothScales.3.77mToweyeto Turntable-JostJSK37GreaselessTurntable.Alcoa LVL1AlloyWheels,RubberGuards.Air,Elecand2xOil LinesFrontandrearofturntable.24-D2104. TA1253236. $81,750

GOING WITH THE

Grain

If you have mulch, chicken manure, grain or other lightweight agricultural materials to cart, then you’re in luck.

Freightmore Transport has released its 2025 Grain Tipper (Steel) featuring a TARE weight of about 8 tonne and an ATM of 40 tonne.

The trailers sit on K-Hitch 20-inch axles with K-Hitch spring suspension and new 11R22.5 tyres and feature a high tensile steel bowl, 9600mm long by 1800mm high.

To find out more call Freightmore Transport on 08 6555 9020.

Looking to stand out from the crowd?

This 2016 built Peterbilt 587 was first registered in 2018. It has a capacity of 120 Ton and is described as being in immaculate condition.

Its features list is long, including a Cummins E5 Engine, 18 speed Fuller Roadranger gear box, Meritor 50,000lb Air Ride suspension, an alloy bullbar and Right Way air scales.

For

RIVERINA DIESELS

FREIGHTLINERCST112

2013,DetroitDD13Gen300000kms Ultrashift18spd Meritor40-145DiffsHydraulics.S741. TA1231560. POA

STERLING9500 2001Caterpillar2KSC12 RTLO14713Box

AirlinerMeritor40145Ratio4.33 Dismantling.S734. TA1219442. POA

STERLING9500

ISMCummins

RTLO18918Bbox RockwellonAirliner 40145diffs-ratio4.33.S677. TA1122828. POA

FREIGHTLINERCORONADO FreightlinerCoronado2011DD15Detroit RTLO22918BoxMeritor521854.56Ratio onNewaySuspension140.000TonRated InteriorsingedLHside Doneapprox700000kmsservicehistory. S756. TA1258731. $38,500

ARGOSYCATERPILLARACERTC15

AutoshiftMeritor461604.1ratio PTODismantling.S735. TA1219443. POA

FREIGHTLINERCL112 2005,MercedesBenzEngine

RTLO16718 Meritor401454.33.S730. TA1211456. POA

KENWORTHT408 KenworthT40820SeriesBox Airglide460onMeritordiffs Wrecking.S745. TA1247646. POA

NEUZD358 NeuzD358complete outofAcco runswellstillfullofcoolant.S758. TA1258733. $4,400

STERLING9500 ISMCummins RTLO18918Bbox RockwellonAirliner 40145diffs-ratio4.33.S677. TA1122828. POA

KENWORTHSART408 CumminsEGRRTLO20918B Spicerdiffs4.1ratioonAirglide460 ENGINESOLD.S707. TA1165148. POA

FREIGHTLINERCOLUMBIA

FreightlinerColumbia C12CaterpillarRTLO18918Box AirlinerSuspension Mentor461604.3ratio BullBarverytidy.S760. TA1258763. POA

DETROITDD13 Gen296000kms Completewitradiator xFreightliner.S743. TA1241271. $27,500

MACKCH 2005,CCRSengine470Autoshift Meritor461604.1ratio HydraulicsTipper.S729. TA1191557. POA

STERLINGAT9500 2003,9500S6012.7500HP RTLO18918BBoxReco,AirlinerMeritor4.30 Boxnotlongrecorearendfull RefurbishnilkmsCleantidytruck.S740. TA1231098. POA

FREIGHTLINERARGOSY 2003,C15Caterpillar 20seriesRoadRanger 46160Diffs4.3ratio onAirlinerHydraulics.S703. TA1155826. POA

KENWORTHK100 K100EDetroitS60DDEC3

RTLO16618Box Meritor461603.7Ratio AirGlide100PTO-Dismantling.S733. TA1219440. POA

This 2018 Volvo FMX540 has been specifically set up to be able to pull a PBS dog trailer adding to the volume of material able to be moved in each trip.

It has been operating with a local fleet and is described as being in “tidy” order and mechanically sound. It comes with an aluminium tipping bin and an electric operated tarp.

For more information call Barnsey’s Trailer and Truck Sales on 07 3073 8145.

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TIDY

Tipper

With a 620hp Gen II engine, re-built just 300,000kms ago, this 2003 Kenworth T950 is ready to get to work.

It is rated to 90t GCM, has diff locks front and rear and a KW AG460 airbag set up. In terms of its size, it has 4.25m behind the cab.

Dressed in stunning blue this beast is just waiting to become part of a new fleet.

For more information phone Wheellink Pty Ltd on 07 3085 2952

DOUBLE DROP CURTAINSIDER

DEALS Data

Solid start to sales for 2025

Heavy truck sales reach record territory

The new year kicked off with a strong result for overall truck sales in Australia, with the heavy-duty segment moving 898 trucks, just 49 short of last year’s all-time January record of 947.

Across all categories in the Truck Industry Council’s T-Mark Data report for January 2025, 2,786 vehicles were sold, making it the second best January on record.

Truck Industry Council CEO Tony McMullan says January’s results were welcome news.

“As for the past two years, it is pleasing to see such a strong start to the year for new heavy vehicle sales in Australia,” McMullan says.

Heavy Vehicles – Monthly Sales

Paccar will be heartened by DAF’s early sales placing it just outside the top 10 in January.

Image: Paccar Australia

“However, as I generally remark at this time of year, January, and even February sales, are subject to fluctuations and some inconsistencies due to the transition of supplying trucks from one year to the next and the summer holiday period.

“The relatively poor showing in the Light Truck segment could well be due to these factors.

“We will have a much better indication of how the market is tracking for the year at the end of the first quarter, once January, February and March numbers are in and the market has a chance to normalise.”

Medium

Vehicles – Monthly Sales

Light Vehicles – Monthly Sales

Heavy Duty Trucks

Sales data for January 1 to January 31, 2025, has Kenworth leading the charge in this category with 216 vehicles delivered, equating to 24.1 per cent of total sales in the category.

The battle for second and third position fell the way of Isuzu with 147 deliveries, followed by Volvo with 128.

Fourth and fifth spots were tied on 74 deliveries each for Scania and Mercedes-Benz.

Rounding out the top 10 were Hino (56), Mack (50), Fuso (36), Man (27) and Iveco (23).

In a promising sign for Paccar, DAF was just one truck off the top 10 with 22 sales.

Medium Duty Trucks

A total of 472 new medium duty trucks found themselves homes away from the dealerships in January, with Isuzu models accounting for 263 of those.

While the Japanese giant’s 55.7 per cent dominance of the market placed it well ahead as the leader in this segment, Hino (125) and Fuso (55), continued to deliver for their customer base, coming in second and third.

It was slim pickings after that, with Mercedes-Benz and UD Trucks each delivering 8 trucks, followed by Hyundai with 5, Iveco with 4, Man with 1 and Volvo with 1.

Light Duty Trucks

A total of 728 new little trucks were sold in January 2025, down 12.8 per cent on January 2024 and significantly down (-29 per cent) compared to January 2023.

Of the trucks sold, Isuzu accounted for 48.8 per cent with its 355 deliveries, to remain the dominant player in the category.

There was a clear second in Fuso, delivering 139 little trucks, and Fiat and Hino drew for third place with 60 trucks apiece.

Renault’s 41 deliveries placed them fourth in the rankings, followed by Iveco (23), Mercedes-Benz (20), Hyundai (14), LDV (14), Ford (1) and Volkswagen (1).

NORTH QUEENSLAND

Gem

When it comes to sourcing hard to find parts for your wheels the team at NQ Truck and 4WD Wreckers in Mareeba, have you covered!

In the same year that Nokia’s infamous 1100 mobile phone went on sale and the world’s first digital camera hit the market, North Queensland’s John Kasurinen had an idea.

It's a case of organised chaos at the HQ of NQ Truck and 4WD Wreckers in Mareeba, QLD.

It was in 2003, when hardcore film lovers were hitting up their video stores for blu-ray disks, that John took a block of industrial land in a Far North Queensland town and a small bank account, and started buying trucks, in part as tribute to his recently deceased father’s passion the industry.

It was that moment, in Mareeba, Queensland, that marked the beginning of what has now become NQ Truck and 4WD Wreckers – a busy commercial enterprise helping truck lovers all over Australia to source parts for their chosen vehicles, be it trucks, trailers, buses or 4WDs.

John’s wife and business partner Jody Kasurinen says things were a little bit different back then.

“This was all pre-internet marketing and we relied on ads in the local newspapers and Yellow Pages all over Australia,” Jody says. “Somehow the business grew as John

purchased stock and we started employing staff. “We now have 6 staff here on a daily basis, 2 in the office — John and I in customer communication, invoicing and shipping, and up to 4 in the yard.”

Two of the yard team, have been there for a long time with Roy clocking up 20 years this year, and Taaj 16 years.

“We try and look after our staff, our annual 2-day Christmas parties are legendary and we have operated on a 4-day week since Jan 2024. We also have an occasional pub lunch or a yummy ‘smoko’.”

Jody says the business of buying, selling, and wrecking vehicles for parts has become more complex over the years.

“Our marketing is still reasonably simple with just our website, our monthly ad in this magazine and our listings on Trader Ads which generates heaps of enquiries for us across their many sites,” she says.

“We are venturing into the Facebook world, but we have had a scammer impersonating us (and other wreckers) for 2 years, and to be honest, I don’t know how they generate so

Images: NQ

Truck & 4WD

Wreckers

many inquiries — wish I could ring and ask them for advice!

“Even though we are located in a small rural town in Far Noth Queensland, over 50 per cent of our sales are shipped out to locations all around Australia and occasionally internationally too.”

NQ Truck and 4WD Wreckers’ location, just inland from Cairns at Mareeba, is serviced by most of the country’s big freight companies working a range of networks providing freight to customers from Townsville to the Tip.

“You are welcomed to Mareeba from the North, South, East and West, with the reminder of our “300 sunny days a year”, which is good for a business like this. But, from December to April it doesn’t feel very sunny –Cyclone Season!”

With more than two decades in the game, the business has more than a few good stories to tell. Talking about the way of the business they’re in, Jody says “they say you don’t make money when you sell your goods, but when you buy them, especially in the secondhand market.

“Every now and then we get a ‘reminder’ of this like the time we bought a truck sightunseen from an auction and obviously hadn’t

read the blurb fully. “When it arrived, John was a more than a little surprised to realise that there was no engine or gearbox! Not sure that we got out of jail on that one…….

“The bottom line is John and the boys know their trucks! Plus, we have invested in our communication systems in the last couple of years so our turnaround time from your initial enquiry has sped up.

“We aim to reply with price and availability within a few hours as a rule, and once paid for, parts are usually ready to collect/ship within 24 hours. The office always tries to source the best freight – usually that is based on price, and we get 3 quotes, but if you need it fast, we can sort that out too — although being in Far North Queensland its usually around 7 days to other States.”

NQ Truck & 4WD Wreckers is at 3 Woodhouse St in Mareeba, Qld. See nqtruckwreckers.com or text your parts request to 0483 730 746.

If you're interested in a business opportunity and a tree change too, this business is for sale. To find out more call John on 0414 666 776

The office and workshop spaces are where all the magic happens

Salvaging the right parts to help others with their repairs is all part of the job

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CALENDAR Events

MARCH

Mt Marshall Motor Show

The overcast day couldn’t stop the excitement at the 2025 Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show. Image: Highway Photography

March 15, 2025, Bencubbin Recreation Ground

The Mt Marshall & Districts Agricultural Society was formed and held its first show in September 1925. Shows have since continued to be an annual event bringing together communities for a fun and interactive day with great company. The Society consists of local community members who volunteer their time to organising all the different facets involved with the Show, including stalls, competitions, side show alley entertainment, agricultural pursuits, attractions, food and more.

It is a huge day in the Mt Marshall Events calendar and always one to look forward too. For more information call Karen Peters on 0429 851 375

Trundle Back in Time

March 15 & 16, 2025, Trundle Showgrounds

The Trundle Showgrounds welcomes guests to

a vintage rally and tractor pull filled with many activities. Event such as a tractor pull, a swap meet, sheaf toss, market stalls, live music and much more will entertain you and the family!

For more information email trundleshow@ gmail.com

Australian White Truck Muster

March 15-16. Kyabram Showgrounds, VIC

The 10th Australian White Truck Muster is a truck, bus, car, tractor and memorabilia display featuring White and associated brands, as well as an all-scale model muster (plastic, resin and diecast). Attendees can look forward to a Saturday night dinner featuring a guest speaker, visual presentations, raffles and an auction. For more information contact Ray Grima on 0407 311 007 or see “White Truck Muster” on Facebook.

Colac Truck & Ute Show

March 22, 2025. Colac Showgrounds, VIC

The Colac Truck and Ute Show is back, with something for everyone – from a show ‘n’ shine

to live music, kids’ entertainment, industry stalls, food vans and more. Funds raised will go towards the Colac Fire Brigade and Colac SES Unit for equipment and facility upgrades into the future. Entry: adults $10, concession/pension $5, 12-18 years $5, under 12 years free. Families (two adults and two children) $20.

For more information see Colac Truck & Ute Show on Facebook.

VTA State Conference 2025

March 23-25, 2025. Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island, VIC

Registrations are now open for the Victorian Transport Association’s State Conference 2025. The conference is a major event in the VTA’s calendar and unites key industry figures to discuss challenges and opportunities faced by the transport and logistics sector. This year’s theme is “Safety First: Empowering People, Boosting Productivity, Shaping Transport’s Future” and provides a valuable opportunity for industry leaders to have crucial conversations regarding safety both on the road for drivers and off the road for operators behind the scenes.

For more information visit vta.com.au.

APRIL

Roads Australia Transforming Transport Summit

April 3, 2025. Sydney, NSW

The 2025 Roads Australia Transforming Transport Summit will be of interest to anyone involved in shaping the future of Australia’s

transport infrastructure. This high-profile event, held on April 3 in Sydney, gathers top government officials, industry leaders, and global experts to address the critical challenges of transforming transport into an integrated, safe, and sustainable system.

This summit offers valuable insights into key issues like productivity, decarbonisation, workforce development, and safety, helping you stay at the forefront of industry trends. The focus on digital technology and innovation promises to unlock new strategies for boosting performance in the transport sector.

For more information visit roads.org.au.

National Rural Carriers Convention

April 4-5, 2025. Canberra, ACT

The 2025 National Rural Carriers Convention will be held in Canberra at Thoroughbred Park, the home of horse racing in Canberra.

LBRCA is hosting the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) to bring to you the largest gathering of rural carriers in Australia to celebrate 40 years of the ALRTA. The event will provide a unique opportunity for the rural transport industry from across Australia to meet and reflect on the past 40 years and focus on the next 40.

The dynamic program, focusing on genuine issues, people, and solutions, will feature ministers, regulators, state and federal transport authorities, local government representatives, supply chain partners and transporters from all federation partners including the LRTAWA, LRTAV, LRTASA, LRTAQ and LTAT.

For more information visit lbrca.org.au.

Are you ready for Casino Truck Show 2025? More than 300 trucks rolled through the town in 2024. Image: Prime Creative Media

DEALS Events

JT Fossey 2025 Volvo/Mack Truck Show

April 5, 2025

30 Dampier Street, Tamworth

This classic Mercedes captured the Power and the Glory of the 2024 Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show. Image: Warren Aitken

This show is designed to showcase the old and the new Volvo & Mack Trucks that are working in our local and surrounding areas. Bring your truck and join in on a great show and activities. For more information call John Saint on 0428 667 243 or Billy Walker on 0414 960 383 or email john.saint@jtfossey.com.au.

Haulin' the Hume

April 12-13, 2025. Luddenham Showgrounds, NSW

Join the gang once again for their historic road run following the Old Hume Highway out of Sydney to Yass. Relive some of the sounds, sights and smells of the pre-emissions era when trucking was making its mark building Australia. From the new starting point at the Luddenham Showgrounds, you will head up over famous Razorback, through the Hole in the Wall at Picton, and cover the beautiful drive through Mittagong, Berrima and into Goulburn for lunch and a short display.

You will then continue with a drive through the spectacular Cullerin Range into Gunning, pass through the iconic Gasoline Alley in Yass and then onto Gundagai where you will have dinner, share some photos and some laughs as you relive the good old days. Sunday morning

wrap up will be breakfast and farewells before heading back to reality.

For more information see “Haulin’ the Hume –Highway 31 Road Run” on Facebook, call Andy Nash on 0416 869 464 or Debbie Cooper on 0439 814 876, or email haulinthehume@outlook.com.

Trucking Australia 2025

April 28-30, 2025. Adelaide, SA

Trucking Australia will return in April — and this time it’s coming to Adelaide.

Trucking Australia is the industry’s premier annual event and a great opportunity for industry professionals to meet face-to-face and collaborate on potential solutions.

Join over 400 other delegates at the 2.5-day conference, which presents ample networking opportunities to meet industry experts and a chance to build new connections.

Gain access to over 25 informative sessions and presentations on truck productivity, decarbonisation, workforce inclusion, transport reforms and safety.

Finish your journey at the Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner, where the winners of the National Trucking Industry Awards will be revealed.

For more information visit truck.net.au.

MAY

Brisbane Truck Show

May 15-18, 2025. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, QLD

Tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, the southern hemisphere’s largest festival of all things trucking. Building on the success of past shows, all exhibition space is already sold out, guaranteeing attendees over 30,000 square metres of exhibitions of the latest trucks, trailers, technologies, and parts and accessories available on the Australian market.

The 2025 show from May 15-18 will be a critical component of Truck Week, a week-long festival incorporating an array of activations in nearby South Bank Parklands, including the Premier Boxing Series, Australia’s Best Show N Shine, and The Depot careers and entertainment hub – plus the Heavy Equipment and Machinery Show at RNA Showgrounds and the Heritage Truck Show at Rocklea.

For more information see brisbanetruckshow.com.au.

Scenic Rim Truck Show 2025

May 31, 2025. Jimboomba State School, QLD

Get excited for the Scenic Rim Truck Show! Held from 10am to 6pm, the show will feature plenty of trucks along with market stalls, rides, entertainment, raffles and a live auction. All profits will be donated to the KIDS Foundation.

For more information see scenicrimtruckshow.com.

JUNE

Alexandra Truck Show

June 7-8, 2025. Alexandra, VIC

The Alexandra Truck Show is back on the King’s Birthday weekend in June this year, with a Sunday Show ‘n’ Shine on the town’s main street, as well as live music, a Victorian woodchop tournament, exhibitions, trade displays, kids’ amusements and a raffle. Come down on Saturday for the local markets, a convoy and truck driver’s memorial.

For more details email trucks@ alexandratruckshow.com.au.

AUGUST

Casino Truck Show

August 2, 2025. Casino, NSW

The date has already been set for the 2025 Casino Truck Show, one of the biggest events in Australia’s trucking calendar. Tens of thousands of people and hundreds of trucks are expected to descend on the town as usual – last year, truck entries had to be capped at 600. Attendees can look forward to a great day out with food, trade stalls, kids’ amusements and much more.

For more information see casinotruckshow.com.au.

National Historical Machinery Association National Rally

August 23-31, 2025. Jondaryan Woolshed, Jondaryan, QLD

The 19th biennial National Historical Machinery Association National Rally is being held this August 23-24 in Jondaryan, Queensland, with the fun continuing in conjunction with Steaming under the Southern Cross.

Transport enthusiasts can look forward to 10 days of heritage displays and activities - expect classic and vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, antique engines, tractors and machinery along with antique earthmoving equipment and heritage steam equipment such as traction engines and road rollers. Check out working displays, ploughing and earth moving demonstrations, a working blacksmithing display, market stalls, live entertainment and much more. Exhibitors from machinery car and truck clubs welcome.

Visit the website susci.com.au for more details or contact the Secretary Warren Buckley (email secretary@susci.com.au or call 0414 334 006).

SEPTEMBER

NatRoad Connect 25

September 11-12, 2025. Shepparton, VIC NatRoad’s annual conference gives you the opportunity to connect with industry representatives, operators, NatRoad members and partners to receive practical operational information and advice. Save the date to your calendar and keep an eye on their website for updates closer to the time.

For more information see natroad.com.au.

Truck shows are about more than just trucks. The Red Cross Blood Bank came along to last year’s Illawarra Convoy. Image: Warren Aitken

DEALS Events

NOVEMBER

Brisbane Convoy for Kids

November 1. Brisbane, QLD

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association’s annual event at Yarra Glen is always a great day out. Image: Prime Creative Media

The Brisbane Convoy for Kids is back on November 1, travelling from Larapinta to the Redcliffe Showgrounds. Once it arrives, a family fun day will take place, with a wide range of activities on offer including live entertainment, auctions, food stalls, free kids’ rides, face painting, animal petting, magic shows, and a night lights display. Convoy participants also compete in a range of categories, with awards handed out on the day.

For more information see brisbaneconvoyforkids.com.au.

Mullumbimby Truck Show

November 8, 2025. Mullumbimby, NSW.

Held in conjunction with the annual Mullumbimby Agricultural Show on the second Saturday of November each year, you won’t want to miss the Mullumbimby Truck Show. This event will feature a truck parade through the town, a sideshow alley, kids’ rides, food vans, full bar facilities and live music. Other features include horse and cattle events including trotting.

For further truck show info see www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au.

Illawarra Convoy

November 16. Illawarra, NSW

Touted as the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the Southern Hemisphere, the Illawarra Convoy raises funds for individuals and families affected by potentially life-threatening medical conditions, together with charities that work with these people, and local hospitals.

For more information on the event see illawarraconvoy.com.au.

Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show

November 29-30, 2025. Castlemaine, VIC.

Held at Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve and organised by the Castlemaine Rotary Club, this year’s truck show is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever. Attendees can expect plenty of well-presented trucks on display, as well as food, a licenced bar, kids’ rides, free health checks and live music.

For more information, visit rotarycastlemaine.org.au.

If you have an event you would like listed in our trucking events calendar, please email tiane.gavillucci@primecreative. com.au with all of the relevant details.

Rounds MAKING THE

Deals on Wheels scoured the truck show scene and found three show aficionados who enjoy 'making the rounds'

Words: Tiarna Condren

Steve Bragg's 1990 FLC122 Freightliner is a popular sight in the Aussie Hay Runners pack.

Image: Steve Bragg

As the end of our hot weather seasons begin to fade away, plenty of truck shows across the country are still soaking up the sun by hosting fantastic events that show off the best of the transport industry.

From Tooradin to Heyfield and everywhere in between, Deals on Wheels has scoured the truck show aisles and picked out a few familiar faces who enjoying polishing up their rigs and putting them up for judgement.

Faithful Freightliner

As we get older, one of the main things we start to prioritise is comfort and reliability.

Switching out the high heels for sandals and the stiff jeans for tracksuit pants, it can take a while to admit when something just isn’t for you anymore.

For Steve Bragg however, his trusty 1990 FLC 122 Freightliner has continuously ticked all of his boxes.

“I’ve got two old Freightliners’, and I can’t seem to want anything else,” Steve told Deals on Wheels.

“This particular model is my old favourite; it’s like a comfortable pair of slippers because it fits just right.

“When you jump in, you know exactly where all the knobs and buttons are, you

know exactly what to do if there’s a hiccup.”

Purchasing the rig over a decade ago second hand, Steve says he had to put a bit of work into the old girl before she was perfect.

“When I purchase a truck, I always make sure that I change up some things to make sure it suits me,” he says.

“I’ve had this truck for 11 years and it has been completely trouble-free.”

Over the past decade, the Freightliner has clocked up its fair share of kilometres, doing runs across the country for Aussie Hay Runners.

Travelling around New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and more, the truck has spent a majority of its life aiding farmers and helping out with drought and fire relief.

“She's done a lot of work. Just about worn me out at 81,” Steve laughs.

Growing up on the land, Steve’s first ever job was carting hay, back when it used to be little squares.

“People often ask me when I started driving trucks, and I just use the expression, ‘I don't really remember, but whenever my feet could reach the pedals’,” he says.

“Now I have come full circle.”

“I told Aussie Hay Runners I wasn't going to do any more as I’m getting too old, but they

rang me up and I’ve agreed to lend a hand with the shorter trips.”

“When they’re doing work such as they are, how can you not help out.”

Klean Kenworth

As someone who struggled to keep their room clean as a teenager, the idea of maintaining a truck to impeccable standards is still a daunting idea.

If the sheer size weren’t already a deterrent, the dirt and dust that comes from long hours on the road would be my deciding factor.

But for Ken Muller, keeping his 2019 Kenworth T909 spick and span is one of the things he loves most.

Used as a logging truck to haul wood to the paper mill, the rig spends a fair amount of time in the bush.

“Working for Richards Transport in Morwell, the Kenworth is working at least five days a week, usually Monday to Friday,”

Ken told Deals on Wheels

“It’s a really good gig, especially considering I usually get my weekends to myself,” he laughs.

Ken re-joined Richards Transport around two and a half years ago following a small hiatus. Upon returning, one of the first questions he asked management was which truck were they going to give him?

“As it was still pretty new at the time, and they knew I took exceptional care of my trucks, they didn’t hesitate to hand over the keys to the T909,” he says.

“The team there really appreciate someone who will look after their trucks and take pride in the presentation.”

After staking his claim on the rig, Ken jumped head-first into making some changes that would see the Kenworth shine.

“Every good-looking truck needs stainless,”

The Aussie Hay Runners banner takes pride of place. Image: Steve Bragg

The extra stainless helps this Kenworth T909 to shine. Image: Ken Muller

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The Richards Transport truck took out the Best Log Truck category at Heyfield Timber Festival.

Image: Ken Muller

Ken says. “So, I've just been putting stainless on the Kenworth from time to time.”

“All I have to do is ask the boss and he never says no to me,” he laughs.

A large part of adding stainless to any rig is ensuring that it is maintained to the highest standard, to prevent rust and ensure longevity.

“I take a lot of pride in polishing it up all the time. Especially when it comes to getting it ready for truck shows,” he says.

“I will usually pull it off the road around one o'clock on a Friday afternoon and I won’t be finished cleaning it up until 11 o'clock that night.

“It’s definitely a big effort.”

The hard work paid off for Ken recently, with the T909 taking home Best Log Truck at the Heyfield Timber Festival.

Despite coming home with a trophy under his arm, Ken says his favourite part of the shows is bringing his son along with him.

“He’s more than happy to wake up at 4am and hit the road to the next show, he just loves it,” he says.

“There’s nothing better than that.”

Triumphant Team

What’s better than taking home a trophy after a truck show? Nothing right? Except maybe when four of your team members take home trophies.

This was the reality for Dirt Rock Civil at the Tooradin Truck Show, where four trucks out of its fleet ending up placing in the awards.

“There’s something special about winning an award, especially when the show is your

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local,” Dirt Rock Civil director Ben Paganoni told Deals on Wheels

Dirt Rock Civil came to be after Ben and Ash Moore combined their respective independent businesses into one, specialising in plant hire, earth moving and rock supply/placement.

“We both were running our own businesses for about 18 years, only coming together around seven years ago,” Ben says.

“We both brought different things to the business, different experiences and strengths which has helped us become what we are today.”

With a fleet of over 30 trucks, Ben says the backbone of their operations is the drivers.

“Our truck drivers are probably the most important part of our business,” he says.

“They are the ones interacting with our customers, dealing with our customers day to day, and they're basically the face of our business.

“It also helps that they maintain and present our trucks so well,” he laughs.

This impeccable attention to detail was ultimately what led to the team taking home 2nd place in Best Tipper 4-8 years,

1-3 years, under one year and 7-10 years.

“Not only is it nice for the drivers to show off their rigs, but it also allows for other people to see who we really are as a business,” he says.

“A picture tells 1000 words as they say, and it’s nice to interact with everyone at the shows.”

One of four trophies Dirt Rock Civil won at this year's Tooradin Truck Show. Image: Dirt Rock Civil

Retro rigs

ROLL UP IN ALLORA

Thousands of people and over a hundred trucks flocked to a charming rural town in Queensland to mark the Allora Heritage Weekend’s 30th anniversary, with show president Graeme McMillan proclaiming the event a big hit.

Words: Kayla Walsh

Images: Rusty Truck Photos

“The weather was perfect — it stayed dry and it wasn’t too hot!” Graeme says.

“We were really happy with the crowd and everyone enjoyed themselves — it was a great chance for people to catch up and show off their vehicles.”

A fantastic array of vintage trucks, from

Ford Louisvilles to R Model Macks to Kenworth K100s were on display, strutting their stuff in four grand parades around the Allora Showgrounds on Saturday and two on Sunday.

Other highlights from the weekend included a lineup of vintage cars, motorbikes, tractors, stationery engines and other historical machinery.

“Our featured cars were 1960s Holdens, Falcons and Valiants and we had a good roll-up of them, as well as eight big Versatile tractors, all from one owner,” Graeme says.

“We had a tractor pull and bush poets recited some verses, which we enjoyed.

“We also had a swap meet going, as we always do, and I think it was a lot bigger than usual.”

The show presented a valuable opportunity to bring the community together, with Year 10 students and the Cancer Council running the canteens.

Once the show has worked out its takings, the committee also will be making donations to local charities.

Some of the vintage rigs on display

This Ford turned heads over the weekend

This Mack H-67 and “Flintstone” R Model were immaculate

A custom classic Ford stood out from the crowd

Western Transport’s 100th anniversary Mack was looking good

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Graeme has been the president of the Allora Heritage Weekend for the past four years, and was one of the show’s original founders.

“The stationary engine boys wanted to get their engines out of the shed and show them off,” he says.

“The first year of the event we had eight stationary engines and three or four trucks, half a dozen cars, three tractors and that was it.

“Then it went ballistic in the late 90s and early 2000s, with over 200 trucks and more than 300 tractors one year.

“It’s calmed down a bit since then — it’s a good manageable size, but still popular.”

He’s looking forward to coming back next year and doing it all again.

“Whether I’ll be president again, I haven’t made up my mind — but it will be happening, and I will be there, God willing.”

A Kenworth W924 stood proudly on display

This classic F100 Ford was all shined up

Smarty’s Express were living the dream with this rig

This Kenworth was a looker

A K100 Kenworth to beat the band

Mark Menz Transport’s stunning International

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Living large

IN LARDNER

Hundreds of humming engines powered up the Heritage Vehicle Display in Lardner last month

Words: Tiane Gavillucci Images: Steven Harley

Many trucks like this super sized Mack, got special attention

Blistering heat didn’t stop an unforgettable day at the Lardner Heritage Vehicle Display, where the buzz of engines and the blinding gleam of chrome connected a regional community and generations of truckies.

The event was an unexpected triumph, despite the scorching heat. Over the course of two days, around 1,700 people came together to celebrate their love of trucks.

Though 145 big rigs made an appearance at the show, they weren’t the only machines set up for display.

Moving machines of all kinds were there to satisfy all kinds of interests, including 39 cars, 60 stationery engines, 27 tractors, six steamers, three boats and seven motorbikes.

Several vehicles, freshly restored and eager to make their first public appearance, garnered special attention.

Event organiser Peter Farley says 177 people also attended a dinner and auction on Saturday night.

“The whole day is pretty special; on the Saturday night everyone catches up and has a good yarn,” he says.

“We had so much at the display, there’s too

many to single out, like the plastic model trucks, and the remote-controlled ones too, it was so great.”

For Peter and the team, the weekend is a great opportunity to learn about Australia’s transport history and watch old machines run again, alongside the people who had once operated them.

“It’s satisfying to run an event and look into the past,” he says.

“A lot of people that come are ex-truckies, now in their 80s or 90s, so now they get to catch up and get a buzz out of it all.”

The Heritage Vehicle Display also means a lot to the local community bringing residents together and showcasing businesses.

The community involvement was evident in many ways, from the local cricket club handling the parking, to catering and gaining the sponsorship and support from the Community bank Drouin & District and Dixon Transport Insurance.

While the Heritage Display turned a spotlight on some classic machinery, it was also a tribute to Australia’s past and Lardner’s community spirit.

Rustic rigs made their appearance

Check out the classic Beamish Kenworth

Vintage vehicles grabbed attention

This Diamont T is red hot!

A 1959 International Harvester As vintage is it gets!

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The grounds were filled with trucks of all kinds!

Colourful rigs lit up the grounds

Vintage styles ruled Lardner’s grounds

Even the models looked too realistic

Many generations of machines impressed attendees

Classic

KOROIT

Organisers are hailing the 2025 Koroit Truck Show as the best yet

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Mortlake Roadhouse

A lineup of 135 rigs showed up to steal the show

Koroit’s humble streets became the backdrop for an event that’s now a staple of the town’s calendar.

The town came alive for the Koroit Truck Show at Victoria Park in late January and was described as one of the best events they have had to date.

An aesthetic line up of blue to dazzle crowds

With numbers higher than usual, an undeniably large crowd got to admire the 135 trucks parked proudly on display.

“There was a great range of trucks, from vintage to Mack models,” event organiser Graeme Morris says.

“There was also plenty to do. We had a

A 1955 Morris Commercial Truck standing tall

This monster Mack shone bright on the day

Vintage rigs like this 1959 International R190 were a hit An early Atkinson dressed in life saving colours

A stunning resto on this 1960 International AA150 Series

It’s hard to take your eyes off this 1980 S-line International

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motorcycle performance, a state wood chopping competition, rides and shows for the kids.”

“Every truck show I get a buzz out of it, and everything went so well it meant a lot to me,” he says.

There were 15 categories of exciting awards to honour!

Children had their moment in the spotlight too, with the annual truckie sprint allowing different age groups to show off their best footwork.

“We cater to the little ones, even down to the under six crowd," he says. "It's a family day through and through.”

The truckie sprint was, as always, a spectacle of speed and excitement that had the crowd roaring.

But for Graeme, the real highlight wasn’t one event in particular, it was the thrill of a classic truck show coming together.

The winners

• Rig of the Show: Brad Walker, Kenworth T659

• Best Crane/Tow Truck: Modern Towing, Mack Superliner

• Best Fleet of Three or More: Colin McDonald

• Best Restored Vintage: Trevor Davis, International AA

• Prime Working Mover 0-1 Year: Williams Transport, Kenworth T659

• Prime Mover 5-10 Years: Jackson Annett, Kenworth T909

• Prime Mover 10-15 Years: Cornwill Transport, Kenworth 908

• Prime Mover 15-20 Years: Luke Watts, Kenworth 904

• Prime Mover Over 20 Years: Colin McDonald, Atkinson

• Best Rigid: Barney Jones, Kenworth K220

• Best Rigid Tipper: Brad Walker, Kenworth T659

• Best Customised: Cornwill Transport, Kenworth SAR Legend

• Best European: Lane Transport, Volvo XXL

• Best Japanese: John Mahony, Hino SS 700

• Best American: Murray Langford, Diamond T 950 R5

• Best Farm Truck: Victor Osborn, Dodge AT4-114

• Best Local: Phil Blake

• Furthest Travelled: Ben Pilgrim

• Best Trade Stand: All American Chrome

• Best Presented Driver: Kevin from Truck Factory

“The atmosphere, mixed with seeing the crowds enjoying themselves so much, meant it was a pretty cruisy day and there was no pressure.”

Although, the Koroit Truck Show isn’t just an event to show off chrome and horsepower, it also holds a special place in the heart of the local community.

Koroit’s local businesses and hotels look forward to the show every year, where the town receives its annual economic boost thanks to its truck loving community.

Graeme says along with the town’s ‘Irish Festival’, the Koroit Truck Show has become one of the main events for the year.

Then there are the truck show trophies, with 15 categories to honour.

There was no shortage of deserving rigs, with some newly restored machines and other workhorses, each were impressive in their own right, and Graeme says it wouldn’t have been possible to recognise the winning trucks without the show’s sponsors, especially Matthew’s Petroleum.

Koroit’s crowned prize winners for 2025 start with Brad Walker finishing on top with Rig of the Show thank to his Kenworth T659, pushing Whitehaul Transport out of first place.

Modern Towing achieved the number one spot for the Best Crane/Tow Truck with their Mack Superliner and Will McCosh’s Mack T600 came runners up.

Colin McDonald took home the Best Fleet of Three or More award and Trevor Davis’ International AA won Best Restored Vintage.

And so, the wheels keep turning and the love for trucks in the community of Koroit and those who come from near and far, eagerly look forward to next year’s show, knowing each year, will be better than the last.

Trucks of all kinds, old, new and even rusted made an appearance

Pretty in purple, check out this shiny International

This vibrant Dodge was open for inspection

You don't see too many of these classic Leylands

The hoods were down for the judges to cast their eyes over It’s hard to not turn heads with this classy Kenworth

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Wonders

OF WALCHA

To get the community back on their feet again after a tough couple of years, the town of Walcha hosts a popular truck show

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Laura Amy

It’s been a tough few years for Walcha, but the truck show uplifts many

It was a huge send off for the Walcha Antique Machinery and Truck Show on February 15 as 2,000 people lined the streets, keen for the big parade of mighty machines.

Rumbling engines took off around Walcha in perfect weather conditions, with over 120 trucks, 44 cars and 35 tractors showing off their shiny coats and tooting horns.

“There were so many old trucks mixed with new ones, some that had been restored and brought back to life, even logging trucks were there,” event secretary Megan Tisdell says.

“But the rig that stood out to me the most, was from one of our major sponsors, Betts Roger’s Transport.

“They brought in one of their newest B triple

Many unique vehicles made an impression

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Around 120 rigs made their way around Walcha

Happy kids were saying hello to passersby

This fleet of blue sure was looking good Betts Transport was a winner in Megan’s eyes

Rusting or not, this truck still catches attention

out this stunning red International

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trucks, which was amazing to see.”

Megan says the town tour was something everyone should be a part of and emphasised how people across Australia make the effort to visit.

New trucks carting old vehicles was a sight to be seen

“People had travelled so far to be here, it's just amazing to see how far people will travel for this,” she says.

But there’s more to the Walcha truck show than just trucks.

A fun kid’s corner had a jumping castle, face painting and a little barrel train for kids to hop on and take a ride around the showground in.

But there was more, with an exciting tractor pull, sawmill and stationery engines to see, there was always something to do.

This event is fairly new, only beginning in 2023 with the help of Wauchope Yesteryear Truck and Machinery Club initially kicking it off, before Walcha’s committee took over last year.

With many vehicles to admire, it wasn’t easy to pick out some favourites by handing out awards.

The Best Engine was awarded to Steve

Allan with the rope weaving machine and Best Car on Grounds was won by Darrel Parsons with the HQ Wagon.

The Hollis family took home Best Tractors with the TD40 and Josh South won Best Truck with his R600 Mack.

“Debriefing after the show with a couple of beers was such a good feeling,” Megan says.

“We were in disbelief with how smoothly everything went, with a good team the show runs like a well-oiled machine, it just went so well.”

“Walcha has struggled a lot, this is a big event for us,” she says.

“The last few years, we've had drought and bush fires in 2019, and since then, we've had one of our major highways closed, blocking off traffic from coming into our town.

“This has massively hurt our economy and our local businesses, so one of our big things with this show is we want it to bring more people back into the community.”

“We want people here to boost our economy again, and it really has helped so many local businesses benefit and truly, that's all we can ask for.”

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This Hino caught the eyes of many

This silver Ford means business

The red and white Kenworth was a popular sight

A stunning parade of trucks brightened up Walcha’s streets

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1987 FORD

Fix-up

Truck lover Nick Latch decided to transform an old 1987 Ford 9000 after it sat at his mate’s property for 22 years

Words:Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Nick Latch

The pristine Ford LTL of today is a long way from the rusted wreck it had once become

For 22 years, an old rusted 1987 Ford LTL 9000 sat in the same spot, ageing and collecting dirt on a unused piece of land.

At the time, the Ford was owned by a mate of Nick Latch’s, and it was in need of some serious TLC.

“It had acquired a few birds nests and a little family over the years,” Nick laughed.

“Growing up my uncle had LTLs, so ever since I was a little boy, I was always going in and out of these trucks, and this Ford was similar to what he used to drive.

“It was close to my heart, so when it popped up, I thought it was the perfect opportunity.”

The resto process was in full swing for a year and a half.

Bit by bit the truck came together, and every night Nick would go home and make small progress on the once forgotten rig.

“I started from the back. It had no guards on it, no rear lights, and the tyres were all flat, the rings were rusty, no hubcaps, no anything,” he says,

“It was pretty bad from the back, so I put new mud flaps, new lights and put different guards on it as well as inserting all LED lights.

“The cabin was covered in mould and a little bit of rust covered some spots, so I degreased it all and took all the mould out, gave it a cut

and polish, put all new lights on the roof, got all the rust cut out and painted and polished the tanks.”

He inserted new lights on the tanks and at the front, as well as some new wheels with sign writing stickers on the cab to finish it off.

This was Nick’s first resto, and it didn’t come without its challenges.

“Finding parts for 30 something year old truck is very difficult,” he says.

“You can go to 15 different places looking for a little part, screw or sensor and it’s pretty much non-existent, and then you got to convert it to something new.”

Working for Klos Custom Trucks came with its perks however, and whenever Nick needed a helping hand, the brothers who work on building trucks for a living, were able to assist.

“I owned trucks prior, so the little bits that needed doing I did, but my mates who are mechanics helped me out doing different things as well, like brake boosters and air lines,” he says.

“Anything I couldn't do; they jumped on in there and helped me out.

“This will be the one and only resto I do I reckon, it was fun, but it sure was difficult.”

As soon as the Ford is registered, Nick

The Ford on its way to receive some TLC

The boys at Klos Custom Trucks helped Nick with the resto Rusted up and dirty, it was time for a makeover

This was Nick’s first ever resto

The rust Nick had to scrub off

That’s one good looking rig!

plans to take his children to truck shows with the rig to really acknowledge the work that’s been done.

And his kids love every second of it…

The Ford in all its glory

At nighttime it’s even glowing!

“Just standing back from the truck with the kids and looking at what we’ve achieved this past year, it really brings that bit of joy to me,” he says.

“I take them for joy rides whenever I can, as soon as the key goes anywhere near the door, the kids are jumping in, I can't leave home without them.”

“My son has got no hope whatsoever; he’s ending up in transport. If a truck’s moving, he’s in it.

“He washes trucks for a company now, and he's looking to start somewhere in the transport industry, he's only 16.”

Nick says the trucking life was fated for him also, with most men in his life also taking the transport route.

“I also had no hope, but it’s been so good to me, I love the industry, I love the people, I just love it and I wouldn’t do anything else.”

Birregurra

BRINGING BACK

To bring crowds back to the town of Birregurra, a motor show takes place to entertain the community with gleaming chrome and roaring engines

Years ago, Birregurra’s annual music festival is what drew crowds into the small Victorian town. It kept local businesses thriving and the economy in check.

Building on its success, the Birregurra Motor Show was introduced at a different time of year to keep the town humming along, and it too has proven popular.

On February 15 this year the latest instalment of the event was held, with money raised on the day to be funnelled into local causes, such as scholarships for the town’s school, donations to the Men’s Shed and even the restoration of a rare 1927 bus that used to do the Birregurra Lawn Run back in the 30s.

The Truck Show idea all started 15 years ago when community members were itching to run their own show but faced challenges.

The pandemic threw a wrench into the gears, putting grander plans for the festivities on hold, but last year organisers were finally able to hit the accelerator, and the event took off.

“Unfortunately, we were a bit down on numbers this year as rain came down on us, but it was still a good turnout,” says event president Michael Barry.

“There were different sorts of vehicles for everyone to have a look at, with around 250 exhibits.

The rigs all lined up

Around 15 trucks paraded the streets

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Sylvia Tyrer

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“At least 15 trucks came around the main street and they all looked so fantastic.”

Among the display of shiny chrome and polished bodies, certain trucks made a standout appearance.

They lined the main street in a stunning arc, transforming the town into a temporary motor paradise.

Riordan Fuels livening up Birregurra’s streets

This little guy couldn’t get enough of these mighty machines!

Michael was tasked with selecting the Best in Show vehicle and he says the most exciting part of his day was narrowing down who earned the top spot.

“There were so many nice vehicles there, it was a hard decision, but I saw this Ford Roadster, and the finish on the inside topped it off for me,” he says.

The event also offered a chance to reward the best of the best trucks, with 22 trophies up for grabs.

A pre-1960s award saw a vintage 1925 Ford owned by Bob Ethell take the gong, while the Best Truck, post 1960, went to Stephen Robins and with his 1978 Atkinson.

The Falcon GT Club Geelong came first with the Best Club/Group/Team Display.

But this wasn’t just a showcase of vehicles, it was the culmination of nine months of planning and organising, juggling road closures and hefty costs.

“It cost nearly $5,500 just to shut the road down for the day,” Michael laughs. “But because it’s in the main street, it helps the traders.”

“We run it for the town anyway, so if we make a small profit, that doesn’t really matter to us.”

The Birregurra Motor Show provided a chance to show off the town’s charm and an opportunity to support causes that matter.

The day has been hailed as a success, despite its weather challenges, with the crowds happy to hear screeching tires and smell the lingering nostalgic scent of petrol and diesel as they left for the day.

Next year? It’s set to be bigger, better and hopefully, dry.

Check out this vintage Model T Ford

Check out the stacks on this Kenworth

Rain, hail or shine, the crowd still came out

The happy people of Birregurra and their pets...

This shiny Dodge turned heads

That’s one good looking Atkinson

NEED FOR

Speed

45 years ago, Tommy Watts overcame adversity to make history with his jet-powered truck. However, he paid the ultimate price on his record run

Words: Tiarna Condren

Images: The Watts family

The legendary Tommy Watts

Before Maverick graced our screens with an undeniable ‘need for speed’, there was another man whose life revolved around momentum and acceleration. His fascination so deep in fact, it was the thing that ultimately took his life.

Born and raised in Horsham, Victoria,

Tommy Watts is what some would label a classic daredevil.

Never one to necessarily play by the rules, Tommy spent the better half of a century building a reputation that reflected a state of fearlessness and brazenness.

“I suppose it all started when he began power boat racing in the early 1960s,”

Tommy’s son Steven Watts told Deals on Wheels.

“His friend owned a race boat and had been on the lookout for a driver to compete for him.

“Dad immediately put his hand up and very quickly started winning all of the races. After all, he was a bit of a madman,” he laughs.

It didn’t take long before Tommy felt the

need to up the ante, purchasing his own boats and entering for himself, his interest only increasing.

Around the same time, a man named Donald Campbell from England had started garnering attention for having the fastest boat in the world — a jet engine hydroplane named Bluebird K7.

Donald and his innovative design had the outright world record of approximately 276.33 mph (444.71 km/h).

“That’s something about Dad that always stood out. If he heard something like that, he just had to beat it,” Steven says.

Heading off to RAAF with £100 in his pocket and determination like no other, Tommy went home with two surplus Gloster Meteor jet turbines.

Strapping one to a hydrofoil called Exciter, it wasn’t long before multiple water speed records began piling up in his name.

On September 9, 1969, Tommy made a run that hit 261.73 km/h. This world record still stands today in the class of under 1200kg and under 17 foot long.

Retiring from boat racing in late 1974, all began to calm for Tommy as he settled down and continued running his petrol station and garage in the Melbourne suburb of Williamstown.

“Throughout most of the time he had been racing, he had also been driving trucks for work,” Steven says.

“He purchased a 1956 Foden and was spending time working for dairies and doing dunny can runs before giving it up in 1970.

“His focus then switched to the garage and his seven and a half litre GTHO Falcon.”

As to be expected, the period of quiet was soon interrupted after he heard a whisper about Terry O’Hare and a jet truck.

As a wealthy businessman, Terry was wellknown for his quirky trucking aspirations.

Terry and a dedicated team at Centurion Transport reconstructed a Ford Louisville prime mover into the world’s first jet-powered truck in just six weeks — creating the now infamous beast that was Waltzing Matilda.

“Terry and Dad knew each other fairly well, and he actually went to visit Terry during the building process,” Steven says.

“He offered to set-up the jet for him for $200 but Terry wouldn’t give in.

“Dad said, ‘well if you don’t want my help with building it, I’ll just build my own and beat you’.”

A few weeks later, Waltzing Matilda and its

driver Larry “Big O” Ormsby went on to set a world record speed of 276.91 km/h.

“I think Dad was jealous,” Steven laughs. “And that made him want to win even more.”

Spurred on by the green-eyed monster, Tommy retrieved his old ’56 Foden and got to work, enlisting the help of some of his friends from Goodyear.

After five and a half months of sweating and swearing, Puff the Magic Dragger had finally come to life.

Strapping on two R-R Derwent jet engines with 3600lb thrust, his first run in the truck saw the rig fly down a quarter mile in approximately 14 seconds — not bad for a seven-tonne truck.

The turbines were rested on 3x2 wood and 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ angle iron, with logging chains over the top.

“There was definitely still work to be done, so his mates Daryl Carr and Charlie Spiteri, who had a very good sheet metal business in Able Industries, put up their hands to help out,” Steven says.

“Between my Dad and these two fantastic people and their business, they did the truck up to how it looked on that final run.”

Puff the Magic Dragger had Goodyear steelbelted tubeless radials at 125psi, on 8 ¾ inch rims. Front suspension saw the standard 12 leaves reduced to seven leaves while the rear had 10 reduced to five.

Puff the Magic Dragger in its final form

Although the truck was now ready to go, Tommy and his team began encountering various issues when it came to gaining permission to race. Many local councils were afraid to let Tommy race down the roads at such a speed.

Even Birchip-Wycheproof Road, where Waltzing Matilda set her record, was out of bounds after the local council there refused Tommy’s application.

“He was definitely quite frustrated with the whole ordeal, and was eager to get it all going,” Steven says.

faster than the record.

But as you should know by now, luck was never in Tommy’s favour.

While he had beaten the previous record, the speed was 0.06 of a second too slow to qualify for recognition — he had to be faster by one per cent.

“They tried to reschedule the next run at Sale aerodrome for a fortnight’s time, but Dad was adamant on doing it again then,” Steven says.

Official confirmation of Tommy’s records

“He said, ‘they know I am faster, so they are trying to stop me’.”

With red tape blocking his every move, it took a while before Tommy was finally granted permission to use a small, six-metrewide country road near Rosedale in Victoria.

Scheduled for February 16, Tommy showed up bright and early to his run with confidence bouncing off his smile.

While the road was rough and not in the best condition, Puff and Tommy blasted through the course with a speed higher than Waltzing Matilda’s.

“His high was unfortunately short-lived,” Steven says.

“On his return run, the timing gear didn’t record his speed and so it wouldn’t count.”

Rescheduling the event for the following March 1, his attempts either fell short of the record, or once again, the timing gear failed. Unable to let the dream pass him by, he returned the following day to try his luck again.

At 7:15am, Tommy and Puff blew down the road, shattering all of Waltzing Matilda’s standing start times – ¼ mile, ½ km and one km. He was finally the fastest truckie.

Jumping back inside the rig, he then attempted the flying mile speed run, averaging 284.979km/h for a two-way run, managing to be eight kilometres

“It was much safer and wider there, but he was impatient and just wanted to do it all in one hit.”

So, at 9:20am, Tommy took to the roads once more. Unbeknownst to him, it would be his final run ever.

Reaching the end of the measured distance, onlookers saw the truck swerve to the right, avoiding the timekeepers before ultimately crashing. Tommy was pronounced dead shortly after.

“To this day we aren’t entirely sure what happened. Did a tyre blow? Did he push it too hard? We will never know,” he says.

“He managed to break the record though. I believe at the end of the flying mile he had hit 240 mph.”

Despite the unfortunate ending, Steven says he knows this was how it was meant to be.

“He died doing something that he loved, and I think that’s how he would have wanted it,” Steven says.

On March 2, 2025, it will have been 45 years since the accident. It will be a bittersweet moment for the Watts family as they celebrate the record-breaking run that took a father’s life.

“It’s amazing to see people still interested in his story 45 years on,” Steven says.

“Dad would’ve loved that people were still talking about Puff the Magic Dragger and the history he made.

“That’s all he ever wanted.”

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KENWORTHT408CUMMINSISX97TRATED18SP 2010, 525hp,only940kkms,18spmanual,97trated,Meritor 46-160diffs,4.1diffratio,airbagsuspension,4790mm wheelbase,verytidytruck.Wecanmodifythistruckto suityourrequirements.J1661. TA1246996. $119,000

KENWORTHT403,CUMMINSISX,18SPMANUAL 2014, daycab,CumminsISXEGR,450hp,18spmanual,50t rated,3.9axleratio,4500mmwheelbase,airbag suspension,verytidytruck,comesserviced,workshop checkedandcompletewithNSWRW.J1668. TA1243175. $95,000

UDMK11250CONDOR 2013,Nissancabchassis,250hp, 11TGVM,6speed,willtakea7mtrtray,presentslikenew. Wecansupplyandfitbodyofchoice.J1645. TA1238235. $45,000

KENWORTHT408SARBUNK,CUMMINS525HP,ONLY 690KKMS 2008,18sp,97Trated,4.3ratio,5250 wheelbase,verytidyunit,comesworkshopchecked, servicedandcompletewithNSWRW.j1697. TA1251362. $139,000

KENWORTHK200 2019,Flatroof,97Trated,Cummins 600hpX15with0kmsonEnginerebuild,Fuelkit,very tidyoneownerunits.Wecanmodifythesetruckstosuit yourrequirements.J1570.. TA1235920. $198,000

KENWORTHT610SARCUMMINSX15WITH0KMSON REBUILD 2018,18sp,70trated,Fuelkit,oneownerfrom new,verytidyunit,workshopchecked,servicedand completewithNSWRW.J1649. TA1241797. $169,000

KENWORTHT359IT 2016,36inchITbunk,hydrauliccar carrierframe,CumminsISMwith0kmsonrebuild,18sp automatedmanual,50Trated,verytidytruck.J1603,. TA1228807.

$139,000

KENWORTHT388 2008,ITBunk,CaterpillarC-13 ACERT, 18speedmanual,430hp,12,800Lchemical/watertank with2compartments,6.3mwheelbase,4.33diffratio, airbagsuspension.J1639. TA1248056. $109,000

KENWORTHT658CATC15FRESHREBUILD 2008,(under 10kkmsonfullrebuild)Totalkms893kkms,18sp,X locks,Sammuthardoxbody,electrictarp,Bartlethitch (canchangetoRF)workshopchecked.J1422. TA1235918. $198,000

KENWORTHT408SAR,CUMMINSNONEDPF 2010,day cab,18sp,4.3ratio,5.4wheelbase,12,800LChemical /Watertank,twocompartments,workshopchecked, servicedandcompletewithNSWRW.J1637. TA1240511. $149,000

ISUZUFYJ8X4WITHPALFINGERCRANE 2017,300-350 XXL,8x4,synchromanual,8mtrH/Dtraycompletewith gates,reversecamera,fittedwithaPalfingerPK12001-eh crane,fullremote,incertification,verytidyoneowner truck,onlyusedtodeliverfarmsupplies.J1684. TA1249431. $179,000

SAMMUT SAMMUT

KENWORTHT408SAR 2010,daycab,18sp,Cummins ISX15(noneDPF/Adblue),5.9mtrfactorywheelbase, tidyoneownertruck,comesservicedandworkshop checked.Wecansupplyandfitabodyofchoice.J1459. TA1238578.

$119,000

KENWORTHT610 2020,Cummins550hp,18sp,Rt46/160 diffs,4mtrwheelbase,Fuelkit,oneownerfromnew,very well-maintainedunit,comesWorkshopChecked,serviced andcompletewithNSWRW.J1602. TA1229249. $198,000

KENWORTHT359 2013,daycab,CumminsISME5440hp, Eaton18spauto,50trated,dualXlocksonly837kkms, oneownerfromnew,verytidytruckcomesworkshop checked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW.J1609. TA1231221.

$139,000

KENWORTHT408SAR,CUMMINSISX,18SPMANUAL 2010,70trated,rearaxlecrosslocks,4.3diffratio, 5750mmwheelbase,airbagsuspension,comesworkshop checked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW.j1714. TA1255839.

$119,000

$159,000

KENWORTHT409SAR 2016,2x2016KenworthT409SAR, CumminsE5,18sp,Twinstacks,oneownerfromnew, servicehistory,Workshopchecked,serviced,complete withNSWRW.J1593,J1594. TA1227110.

KENWORTHT359,85KKMSONREBUILTCUMMINS ISME5,AUTO 2012,ITbunk,CumminsISMe5440hp, Eaton18spauto,50trated,4.33diffratio,4260mm wheelbase,airbagsuspension,verytidytruck,comes workshopchecked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW. J1560. TA1236748.

$129,000

VOLVOFM500,D13,AUTO,690KKMS 2018,11/18Volvo FM500,D13,Auto,only690kklms,70Trated,oneowner fromnew.J1703. TA1252830.

$129,000

KENWORTHT403,CUMMINSISX,18SPMANUAL,4.6M BIN 2011,2011KenworthT403,CumminsISX,450hp, 18spmanual,Hardoxsteeltipperbody,4.6mlong,1.3m high,electrictarp,ringfeder,airbagsuspension,comes workshopchecked,servicedandcomplete.j1716. TA1256390.

$139,000

KENWORTHT409 2014,CumminsISXE5,18sp,97trated, RT46/160diffs,4.3ratio,4500mmwheelbase,comes workshopchecked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW. j1565. TA1229371.

$129,000

MITSUBISHIFIGHTER14.0 2015,only140kklms,270hp, 6speed,Airbagsuspension,6.4mtrbeavertail,7.7T payload,thistruckdrivesandpresentslikenew,comes workshopchecked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW. J1632. TA1234997.

$119,000

KENWORTHT610,CUMMINSX15,18SPEEDAUTO 2018, 550hp,97trated,4.3diffratio,4.3mwheelbase,airbag suspension,bulbar,extremelytidytruck,comesworkshop checked,servicedandcompletewithNSWRW.J1696. TA1251859.

$155,000

KENWORTHT610S 2018,x2CumminsX15,550hp,97T rated,18spmanual,MeritorRT46-160GPdiffs,4.1diff ratio,cabcooler,airbagsuspension,bothtrucks are in excellentcondition,theycomeworkshopchecked, servicedandcompletewithNSWRWfor$149,000+GST each.j1720andj1729. TA1257050. $149,000

DEALS Feature

Loud

AND PROUD

Making a difference to mental health in the workspace can start with something as small as putting on a funky shirt

Words: Alex Catalano

Images: TradeMutt/MTAQ

Starting a conversation in the workshop or freight yard can make all the difference to anyone struggling with their mental health.

At least, that’s what TradeMutt and the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) figure.

The two organisations have come together in a bid to highlight the importance of looking after your mental health for workers in automative industries. This is being done through the release of an unmissable new work shirt.

Covered top to bottom with bright patterns, colours and symbols, the two organisations are encouraging all automotive and transport workers to speak up and ‘Don’t Shut the Bonnet On It’, one of the campaign’s slogans.

The shirts also include ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ on the front pocket, and ‘This is a Conversation Starter’ adorned on the back.

“At TradeMutt, we believe that workwear can do more than just provide protection; it can also spark meaningful conversations about mental health,” says Ed Ross, cofounder of TradeMutt.

“This partnership with MTA Queensland allows us to extend our reach and ensure that every shirt sold contributes to crucial mental health services for workers who often feel they have no one to turn to.

“TradeMutt was created to start

conversations about mental health. By wearing a TradeMutt shirt to work, the invisible issue of mental health becomes impossible to ignore. So, get involved, grab a shirt, and share the message.”

Founded by Ross and Dan Allen, TradeMutt has a variety of shirts available for several trade industries with the same goal — promote conversations amongst people that might not always be willing to speak up when they’re struggling.

Other organisations that you may be familiar with like Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds are all too familiar with the mental health struggles that transport industry workers experience.

Long hours, in often isolated environments with constant high-pressure and quick turnarounds, can result in heightened stress and mental health concerns.

The ‘2023 Indicators of a Thriving Workplace’ report, published by mental health group SuperFriend, ranked the transport and logistics sector 19th out of 19 industries for workplace mental health and wellbeing. This is something that the MTAQ is hoping to change for its members.

“Our members at times have expressed interest and concern about mental health across the industry,” says MTAQ CEO Rod Camm.

The new TradeMutt work shirt

“We’re seeing now that everyone has to be attuned to it. We had a member, Ben Chesterfield of Car Craft QLD, saying he had been looking at getting involved with a mental health organisation for his group.

“He felt like this was a bit bigger than just one employer, and something that the MTAQ could research. That was the initial prompt for us to start doing something about it.”

From there, Rod and the MTAQ set about identifying organisations that aligned with their member industries and suited the message they were trying to promote.

As they work primarily with workshops across automotive and heavy vehicle-based industries, the priority was to find someone who could engage workers with toolbox talks and similar events.

“We wanted a strategy where we could promote mental health awareness for our members and let them there’s a well-staffed helpline,” Camm says.

“Anyone in the industry can make a call if they want some advice. We ultimately concluded that TradeMutt was the best organisation for our industry.

“The TradeMutt guys are really great. They speak very direct language, and they’re great at it. When you see them do what they do, young and older people all sort of understand that their mental health is nothing to be embarrassed about it. If you need help, it’s there for you.”

The MTAQ is currently encouraging all of its automotive stakeholders to get involved and participate in what it is calling ‘Funky Shirt Fridays’.

Created by TradeMutt to change the culture surrounding mental health, Funky Shirt Fridays have become a growing trend in workplaces across Australia.

This initiative not only aims to foster a sense of community but also reinforces the important message of mental health awareness that the MTAQ is trying to spread to its members.

Camm says that he is particularly hoping to reach the younger members of the automotive and transport industries.

“If we look at the young people in our pipeline, in our industry, our tech apprentices for instance, it’s a complex world for them,” he says.

“They’ve got to deal with a lot not just at work, but things like living pressures and the cost of housing. There’s a lot of real stresses on our people.

“If you look at our tagline, ‘Don’t Shut the Bonnet on It’, the key thing is that if you’re not talking about it then no one can help. Internalising it doesn’t help.

“Our goal is to encourage open and frank conversation. A lot of our members might say, ‘I’m not comfortable talking about it’, or it’s not something they were brought up doing. We’ll

talk to you about it, or even better, TradeMutt will.

“If we can get them to call their number, then the world starts to change. Years ago there was a real stigma surrounding mental health, but I think that’s starting to change. People understand that everyone has issues.”

Despite how it may seem from the familiarity with which Camm speaks about these issues, this is a new endeavour for the MTAQ.

It will be the first time that they have partnered with a mental health organisation, in what they hope will become a more common undertaking for the industries across their members.

“We have always had a real interest in the welfare of people in our member industries,” Camm says.

“Our HR and industrial relations teams give advice to members on a number of topics.

But we’ve found that mental health is an issue that’s continuing to grow across the nation.

“You see some of the data on suicide for young men in the construction industry. It’s really alarming, and we really don’t want to see that grow in the automotive and transport industries.

“They’re wonderful industries, and we know people have ups and downs. This partnership will be a first. None of my colleagues across other motors trades associations have done this.

“We feel like this is a worthy cause that warrants our time and investment.”

The MTAQ has also taken to producing a number of videos alongside TradeMutt for their YouTube channels, which you can find on the ‘MTA Queensland’ website.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing mental health challenges, you can reach the ‘This is a Conversation Starter’ support service at 0488 846 988.

The MTAQ staff have been donning the new shirt for mental health awareness

We wanted a strategy where we could promote

mental health awareness for our members

WHO IS

The Boss?

Matt Van Dam from Boss Logging and his trusty tradesman Frank have transformed a rusty R-model into a masterpiece

Words: Kayla Walsh

Images: Matt Van Dam

The finished product is a beaut

Matt Van Dam has driven a variety of trucks in his life, but an R-model Mack will always have a special place in his heart.

“I’ve driven Kenworths, Super-Liners and R-models, but I got my licence in an R-model,” he says.

“My father-in-law used to drive one, and it’s been something I’ve chased for a long time.”

Matt’s dream finally came true about two years ago, when he tracked down a ramshackle 1982 Mack R612 RST.

“I’ve got the build sheets — the truck was commissioned for Banavas Transport and delivered to them in February 1982,” he says.

“I think it did highway work for them, like Sydney to Melbourne, but I’m not 100 per cent sure on that.

“I bought the truck off a man called Diego Manos in Sydney, and it was pretty run-down and unregistered — I don’t think it had been registered for about 14 years at that stage.”

Based in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Matt sent a float up to NSW to pick up the rig.

Once it was safely home, it was time for the restoration process to begin.

“It was basically a full rebuild of the truck, like it would be in the factory,” he says.

“It took about 18 months, from start to finish.”

Matt is the proud owner of two companies –logging enterprise Boss Logging, and East Vic Trucks, a truck repair workshop and Mack, UD and Volvo authorised dealer.

Because of this, Matt had plenty of resources at his disposal when it came to fixing up the R-model.

“We’re a Volvo Australia CMV sub-dealer and we have a machine shop and fabrication shop, a hydraulic repair workshop and a lot of call-out vehicles and product support vehicles.

“We’ve got a very extensive workshop, and we did the full resto in there.”

Matt was also lucky enough to have the help of an experienced tradesman, Frank Temstra, who dove head-first into the project.

“Frank is old school and a perfectionist,” Matt says.

“He has the attitude of ‘Let’s do things right’, not ‘She’ll be right’, and he has a lot of patience.

“We were lucky to have a tradesman of that

A float was sent up to Sydney to pick up the truck

Stripping it down

Matt’s demands earned him some dirty looks from Frank Checking out what they were working with

Matt was lucky enough to have experienced tradesman Frank (right) on the case

Frank did a huge amount of work on the truck himself

standard because a lot of his skills are a dying art.”

He adds, laughing: “He doesn’t particularly like me, I don’t think, but he’s taken on whatever challenge I’ve thrown at him and passed it with flying colours.”

Frank's persistence helped to produce an amazing result in the end

Frank kicked off by stripping the truck down to the chassis rails, before the rebuild could begin.

“We had to split the chassis rails in half because it was a double rail Mack,” says Matt.

“So we had them sandblasted and put them back together.

“We had to straighten them out because they had been pushed apart by the rust in between the rails.

“There was a lot of work in that.”

Next up was the cabin, with Matt buying a spare from Queensland because the original one was so rusty.

“Unfortunately, when we got the cabin down from Queensland and sandblasted it, it turned out to be not much better than the one we had.

“But there were some sections that were better than the other cab.

“In the end, Frank made one cabin out of

two, fabricating any parts that we couldn’t use because they were too badly rusted.”

The doors of the cab weren’t in great shape either, with rust along the bottoms, so Frank also rebuilt those.

“He even went to the length of putting in factory press marks — he was so particular with it,” Matt says.

Frank also painted the truck maroon and white, Boss Logging’s fleet colours.

Meanwhile, the bullbar was built by a company in Toowoomba, Big Rig Bullbars.

“The bullbar is a Bocar copy.

“Bocar bullbars were pretty popular on the older Mack trucks, but they don’t make bullbars anymore, so it’s a replica.”

So, the exterior of the truck was looking schmick — but what about the interior?

“We modeled the interior off a 1982 Mack Super-Liner, which was factory,” Matt explains.

“It’s from the build sheet of our Super-Liner, so it’s exactly the same as that.

“It has what’s called West Coast trim, with a brand-new custom dash — it’s customised in the gauge layout and everything like that.

“And I had the seats rebuilt in Queensland at Seats R Us.”

The chassis had to be sandblasted and straightened out

Patience was key when bringing this rig back to life

The cab was rusted out

The truck is fitted with an E6 320 coolpower engine

A new cab was made from the old one and a spare, with some new parts fabricated in-house

A beast of an engine

The doors have been signwritten by Gordon McCracken

The interior coming together

The cab was painted in Boss Logging’s company colours

The engine reborn

The stunning custom dash was modelled off one of Matt’s Super-Liners

West Coast trim adorns the inside of the cab

Matt also bought a second-hand sleeper bunk, because the truck had no sleeper when he bought it.

“It came off a Super-Liner, it’s a mid-rise bunk.

The truck will be named

‘Quite Frankly’ after its tireless restorer

“Frank stripped it all down and rebuilt that as well, and he did all the interior trimming himself.”

To top it all off, a little gold bulldog was placed at the front of the bonnet.

“I was actually given that dog by Mack Trucks Australia quite a few years ago and I had it in my office,” he says.

At the time of writing, the truck was almost complete, with the exception of some scrollwork on the sleeper bunk.

“Crackers — [signwriter] Gordon McCracken — is going to come and scroll and line the sleeper bunk,” Matt says.

“We’re also going to get him to put the words ‘Quite Frankly’ on the bonnet.

“It’s a dedication to Frank, but it also depicts the journey to rebuild the truck — because quite frankly, it was tough!”

As the resto nears its end, Matt couldn’t be

happier with how the truck has turned out.

“It’s exceeded my expectations — I think it’s exceeded a lot of people’s expectations,” he says.

“I’ve sent photos to the bloke I bought it off and he can’t believe how good it’s come up.”

Matt intends to keep the Mack as a show truck, and won’t be putting it to work.

“We’ve put a lot of time and money into the truck and we want to preserve it,” he says.

“It will probably be taken to some truck shows or functions — my dad and son are into that a bit.”

Sharing his advice to anyone undertaking a difficult restoration project, he says: “It depends what you want to achieve out of it.

“We never did it for financial gain, but if you were trying to make a profit on a restoration you’d have to be very calculated in how much money you spent.

“We met a lot of great, enthusiastic people over the course of this restoration, and it’s been good for me.

“My advice would be to enjoy the journey.”

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A Voice

FOR TRUCKIES

The NRFA has a long history supporting those involved in the road transport task in Australia

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: NRFA

Attendees raising their voice for transport

The transport sector isn’t perfect, just like anything it has its flaws.

Being a cornerstone industry for Australia however, it’s important that all those who work within it, are fairly represented.

An organisation that ensures a voice is given to those in industry, works behind the scenes to make this happen.

The National Road Freight Association (NRFA) is the voice of independent owner

drivers, small fleets, and long distance operators.

Established in Queensland around 15 years ago, its aim was to give representation to the independent drivers who, until then, had largely been overlooked in the national conversation.

Today, it stands as a national force advocating for sustainable change, tackling issues that affect everyone from the solo

The NRFA crew together

driver to the larger fleet operator.

Under the leadership of President Glyn Castanelli, the association has been at the forefront of some of the most crucial conversations and reforms in the Australian transport industry.

Glyn says the most pressing challenge is halting the "race to the bottom," and creating a framework where drivers are respected, protected and supported, setting a minimum standard that benefits everyone.

“A few years back we were one of the largest participants in the Without Trucks Australia Stops senator inquiry, so we decided to make it a priority of ours to see the 10 recommendations of that inquiry implemented,” he says.

“That’s our main objective, setting these standards for our industry and ensuring its safe, viable and sustainable.”

“Through the Closing Loopholes Bill, we were able to gain a transport division within Fair Work, where minimum standards can be created for our industry by our industry, and we spend a lot of time participating in the orders that will come out of that division of Fair Work.”

The NRFA is also focused on the infrastructure that keeps the industry moving including the review of Heavy Vehicle Length and Mass Limits (HPML), which if approved, will allow for more efficient vehicle configurations on the road.

With backing from state and federal transport ministers, the initiative will increase the general access vehicle length to 20 meters and vehicle height to 4.6 meters.

“Licensing reforms has also been a review that’s completed, and it’s now in the implementation stage,” he says.

“International licenses will no longer be accepted as proof of experience, except for New Zealanders, and they're also looking at accelerated competency pathways.

“Instead of getting your license for a HR and letting it sit in the drawer for 12 months then going and getting your HC, if you've done X amount of competency training and it’s been verified, then you can actually get your license faster, but you'll have more training.”

Glyn says the NRFA is also focusing on industry training and apprenticeships now that heavy vehicle driving is considered a trade, the infrastructure is needed to train these apprenticeships.

“First we will work out what we need, then we will proceed to lobby federal and state politicians to get that put in place, otherwise we won’t have drivers for the future,” he says.

Despite these wins, Castanelli emphasises the need for collaboration and how the

industry only gets better when everyone works together to make change.

The NRFA annual conference is the perfect illustration of this collective effort, bringing representatives from the NHVR, NTC, AustRoads, Transport Workers Union, ATA and NatRoad, politicians, members and drivers together.

It’s this diverse mix of voices that fuels progress.

“We’re like the conscience of the transport community because we're grassroots and volunteers,” he says.

“When we go to Canberra, speak to transport ministers or even the regulator, we're giving our own hands-on experience and stories of how things do or don't work in our industry.”

The NRFA’s goals for 2025 go beyond continuing the fight against the race to the bottom, the association wants to make the industry safer, and ensure a brighter future for the next generation of truckies.

The panel discussions were popular Thumbs up for the NRFA

Million

KILOMETRE MACK

KW Thompson’s Transport driver Brad Dykes has ticked over a million kilometres in his Mack 600hp Super-Liner, but the journey is only just beginning

Words: Daniel Woods

Images: Brad Dykes, Prime Creative Media

With a million kilometres on the clock, how far can this Mack go? Image: Brad Dykes

If you find a truck you like, stick with it. It’s a mantra that can be heard on highways across the world, from Route 66 to the Outback Way and everywhere in between.

KW Thompson’s Transport driver Brad Dykes found a truck he liked, and boy, has he stuck with it. In fact, Brad’s Mack 600hp Super-Liner has just ticked over one million kilometres driven — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

For context, that one million kilometres is equal to driving from Fremantle, Western Australia, to the eastern Sydney suburb of Manly 250 times, with some change to spare.

Brad first got behind the wheel of the truck back in 2020 and has been hauling anything and everything, anywhere and everywhere, for KW Thompson’s ever since.

With transport companies across Australia constantly refreshing their fleet and buying the newest trucks on the market, there’s often little opportunity to rack up a million kilometres on any one motor, let alone with one driver, but Brian says once he got behind the wheel of this truck, he never wanted to get out.

“I’ve been driving for over 20 years now,” Brian says. “Companies will often buy a truck

brand new; you’ll be in it for a couple of years and then they’ll give you another one to drive.

“As drivers, sometimes they’ll give you a truck and you don’t like it, so you’ll step out of it and swap it around.

“But this truck, I’ve been offered some new since I started driving it, but I don’t want to get out of it.

“Even when my truck goes in for a service and they put me in a different truck for a few hours, I just want my truck back. It just seems to have a great balance.

“There are other trucks that might have really bad mirrors, be bad to reverse, or have bad air cons or have beds that aren’t big enough, but this one is just a nice, comfortable, quiet truck.

“How this thing feels doesn’t change whether you’ve got one ton on the back or 68 tons. You can drive this thing for weeks on end and get out of it at the end of a run and you don’t feel like you’ve been beaten up.

“A good thing with this company is if you like your truck, they’ll never take you out of it. I’ve been offered about four new Kenworths, but I keep saying no to them, because I like this truck so much.”

When hauling cargo that ranges from bins to beverages and everything in between, 20 years in the driver’s seat has Brad considering what will help him complete his job to the best of his ability.

“When I first started driving one of the very first trucks I drove interstate was an old Atkinson.

"We’re talking trucks with no air-con, no bunk coolers, no nothing.

“I’ve driven Aerodynes in the past. They were just about the industry standard and if you haven’t driven an Aerodyne, you haven’t been driving long enough.

“I’ve driven Spicer gearboxes, I’ve driven Eaton gearboxes, I’ve done heavy haulage with twin stick gearboxes.

“It’s really nice to get into a truck that feels like a lounge chair, and there’s no feeling like you’ve run a marathon at the end of it.

“I’ve never had a back problem, I don’t get a sore neck, I don’t get sore legs.

“It’s quiet, there are no rattles and bangs, you can drive it comfortably and quietly, and you’re not fighting it all the time.”

With one million kilometres on the ticker — and counting — the question now becomes just how far this truck can go.

There might be fewer opportunities these days for trucks to rack up these kinds of kilometres, but this Super-Liner is showing no signs of slowing down.

With Brian keen to keep it rolling for the foreseeable future, and a lack of serious issues

Bringing up the magic million. Image: Brad Dykes

KW Thompson’s Transport is based in Castlemaine, Victoria. Image: Brad Dykes

Brad’s Mack has hauled all sorts of freight around Australia. Image: Brad Dykes

over this first million kilometres, there seems to be no telling how far it can go.

“It’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it?” Brad laughs. “I know ABC Transport that runs Darwin has one of these and not long ago one of their drivers got to 1.8-million kilometres.

“That was maybe 18 months to two years ago.

“He did a similar thing; he got the truck brand new, and he put a million on it. His boss then bought him a new one, so he stepped out of it after the million, but the truck was still in the fleet.

“I’m not sure if it’s still in the fleet now, but it made it to 1.8 before it went in for an engine rebuild.

“When this one came up for its threequarter-million service we had a brand-new Mack on demo. I’m not getting out of this thing until that new one comes in, and I’m not sure if that’s going to be another year or two.”

“I’d love to be able to say she’s made 1.8 in a couple of years’ time, but getting 1.5 out of an original motor these days is bloody great.

“If you get the right driver with the right piece of equipment, it’s going to go for a long time. But if you put a reckless driver in any truck, they’re going to destroy it twice as fast”.

For all the comfort and familiarity Brad finds in his Super-Liner, there is one crucial aspect that has kept him behind the wheel for a million kilometres. Reliability.

Not just the reliability of knowing it will get him from point a to point b on any kind of run, but the reliability of trusting it’s going to get him home to his family for a well-deserved rest after the hard graft that comes with transporting essential goods all over the country.

“I’ve had minor problems along the way, I’ve had engine fan failures, air legs, airlines, airbags, the standard wear and tear stuff, but

I’ve never had a breakdown I’ve had to be towed away from.

“When something breaks, the truck isn’t dead. You can get out and do something and get yourself home safely so you’re not sitting there on the side of the road waiting for a mechanic.

“I’m married with three kids. I spend more time with this truck than I do with my own wife. This truck has never let me down to a point where I’m ringing my wife saying I won’t be coming home.

“It will always get me home.”

Brad has been driving his Super Liner for since 2020. Image: Brad Dykes

Brad says he’s turned down the chance to drive new trucks in favour of his reliable SuperLiner. Image: Brad Dykes

Admirable

ACCOs

Truck lover Rick Gilfillan has found his happy place bringing new life to two 1978 ACCO’s, learning plenty about the challenges of restorations along the way

Words: Tiane Gavillucci

Images: Rick Gilfillan

Rick's 1978 ACCO 3070 before the restoration

The restored 1978 ACCO 2Q50 with bullbar and lights

The process of a truck restoration can be long and gruelling, a thief of money and time. With restored head turners under his belt, truckie Rick Gilfillan understands the commitment to a good resto all too well, especially his beloved ACCO’s, each with its own unique story.

THE 1978 ACCO 2Q50

Truck lover Rick originally owned a pair of Dodge’s, but when one of his mates downsized from a big property and wanted

to get rid of his ACCO, the pair decided to do a trade-off and swap vehicles.

Initially, the ACCO’s cab was red but rusted out, so Rick bought a cattle truck from Melbourne and stripped its blue cab off to place on his newly exchanged-for rig.

At the time Rick didn’t know it, but the three years of countless hours he would pour into this blue beauty to be, would all be worth it.

“I bought another ACCO and took the bogie end out and created a single drive, because that’s what they were like on the highways back in the 70s and 80s,” Rick says.

“There’s not much that hasn’t been done to it. My mate David and I put twin air cleaners up the back of the cab and LED lights all around which is a lot easier. These days you hit a bump on the road, and you’ll blow a bulb.”

“It’s also got new tyres, inside rims and chrome spaces which I spent a fortune on.”

The fuel tank was sandblasted, the turntable was re-sprayed, and a stainless water tank was added.

The water hose, filters and oil were fixed or upgraded and about 80 per cent of the truck has been rewired, along with new boosters and engine mounts.

“The amount of work that has gone into that truck is absolutely endless,” he says.

“But the process has been great because we have met so many wonderful people along the way, and some of them, I'm still friends with to this day. They all helped with parts and fixing.”

The team contemplating the work to come on the 2Q50

Rail repairs were needed before a re-spray

It cost $68,000 to transform this rig into a head turner

Here the air cleaners are both bolted to the back of 2Q50 cab

The stainless stack adds a bit of flare to the restoration

Rick's old Dodge was swapped for the ACCO 3070 truck

The blue ACCO dominated the shed for a while

Back to the bones, the day the cab arrived

Just a chassis here

The beginning of the 3070 model’s restoration

The completed 3070 ready to go to work

Another resto project, the 1968 C Line International

The International blue that’s painted onto his truck named, ‘Week Sunday Blue’ is a colour Rick had always had a keen eye on.

“When I was growing up, my mum’s longtime friend had a blue one, the same as the one I got now,” he says.

“So, I found this truck on Marketplace, Facebook, and I chased down its one to three owners because I wanted a blue coloured cab.

“I finally got it, and this 78 model cab that I have now, hasn’t even been tapped, it’s just immaculate.”

Now a showpiece, the rig is gearing up for the Denman Truck Show this year and will tow a step deck trailer with a tractor on it, which Rick is currently restoring.

The 1978 ACCO 3070

Travelling all the way to Perth for some of us Aussies can be quite the trip, but worth it for a beautiful beach view.

But in Rick’s case, Perth had a 1988 ACCO 3070 that he just had to check out…

As soon as he pulled up to the truck, he says he reached his hand underneath and felt the bottom of the mount. Surprised they were together, he then climbed underneath it to have a better look.

“The fella was confused and asked me what I was doing, so I told him I’d take the truck,” he says.

“I came all that way to Perth to see this chassis, and it was like two pieces of paper.”

And so, the resto began, stripping it right down to bare bones, even taking the gearbox out and inserting a new cab and engine mounts as well as a 15-speed overdrive

Roadranger to give the rig more road speed.

After the fuel tank was sandblasted and resprayed, Rick and Dave started to put the truck together step by step.

“It has a new exhaust system and LED lights all around and inside the cab. There are new windows, console, carpet, speakers, radio, UHF and even a clock in the overhead console,” he says.

“The roof lining was redone, the seats are now vinyl and cloth tops, the dash was rewrapped with the wood grain effect and a new blinker has been put in.

“The back of the cab is chromed, and I got the bull bar done also. Five years later, and I’ve thrown all my money at this project.”

Initially, Rick was tempted to paint the truck blue like his other rig, but he decided to leave it as its original colours, red and white.

Currently, the ACCO carts a 1998 C Line International which he restored, leaving out the paint job as he wanted to leave the old school sign writing on the side of the cab.

Rick tells Deals on Wheels that this process isn’t meant to be rushed, and a good restoration takes valuable time.

“I’ve been in the transport industry all my life,” he says, reflecting on the countless hours spent in the driver’s seat and behind the tools.

“I grew up with my mum and dad having their own trucks also for earth movement, cattle and livestock trucks.”

Owning tippers in his earlier years and seven trucks only a couple of years ago, Rick has now downgraded to just the two, and he is sure his restored vehicles will last for generations to come.

Rick now uses the 3070 truck to transport his 1968 C Line International to events like the Rusty Iron Rally

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Passion

PROJECT

In the space of five years, Francis and Ellen Cains have built a truck polishing and washing empire. Warren Aitken discovers passion is the key to their success

Words & Images:

Warren Aitken

Theres no quick wash with the Reflections team.

‘It’s normally about 2 ½ hours for a proper wash’ says Francis. And that’s with the whole team.

If you own the hat, the stubby cooler or even just have one of their cards in the holder of your truck, you will notice some key words associated with Reflections Metal Polishing. ‘Passion is the Key’ — it is written on all their signage.

This isn’t just some AI generated cliché slogan designed for marketing purposes; it is the cornerstone of Francis and Ellen Cains’ success, and the building blocks on which the young family have managed to turn an enjoyable side hustle into one of the most respected truck polishing teams in the country. Through it all, passion has been the key.

Now I want to establish one thing right from the get-go — Reflections is a co-op company. These days, when people hear the name, it is Francis that people associate it with. Yes, it was his side hustle that began it all, but that was in the days when he tried to carry the moniker ‘My Buffer’.

In reality Francis is merely the quarterback of the company — he gets to do all the fancy finishing. His mirror finishes flash all over

social media and he garners the fanbase. From day dot, when Ellen wandered out to the backyard to watch her hubby and asked to give him a hand, she has been an integral part of the Reflections' reputation.

In the early years, many clients were a little taken aback when this petite young lady rocked up with her protective mask and a sander almost as big as her.

However, when they saw her sanding out the scratches and getting out all the gouges, they soon realised that Ellen is the one that makes Francis look good.

The company now has several staff on board, and Ellen’s role has shifted more towards the corporate side, but whenever she is needed, Ellen is always happy to suit up and get her sander on.

The world of polishing is not the first-choice option for many females, but Ellen is keen to show that it is not a profession restricted to men and, if you have the passion and drive, it is an extremely satisfying occupation.

I have jumped ahead though — the point of my story is to highlight how ‘Passion is

the Key’ is not just the Reflections’ motto; it is their mantra, and it is the key to Francis and Ellen’s success. The best way to illustrate my point is to give you a bit of an overview of how the couple have gone from very humble beginnings to having a fully staffed polishing shop with a truck washing facility as well, all of which has been grown on the back of hard work and a lot of passion.

Francis and Ellen are both from the Philippines. Francis grew up around trucks in the Phillipines but had zero interest in them over there. Ellen, on the other hand, had absolutely no trucking influences in her life — her area of expertise was actually medicinal.

She met Francis in Melbourne after completing her Bachelor of Nursing and the two hit it off immediately. While Ellen was a nurse, Francis had been doing an apprenticeship. This is where it gets interesting — it wasn’t an electrical apprenticeship, diesel fitter or anything like that, Francis is a fully qualified silver smith.

Yes, I had to ask as well, what is a silver smith? To put it simply, Francis was making trophies, the top of the tree kind trophies that set you back almost as much as the trucks Francis now polishes. He was working for one of Melbourne’s most prestigious silverware companies and has had a hand in creating icons like the Cox Plate, the Peter Brock Trophy, the Australian Open runner up trophies and even the Melbourne Cup.

Back when the couple first met, the idea of owning a truck detailing company would have been laughable. Even after the couple had their first baby and Francis needed to find a job with better pay and bigger hours, and found himself working for Kentweld Bullbars and Bumpers, never did they think that job would uncover the passion it did.

“I’d done a little bit of polishing with the trophies, but I knew nothing about polishing bull bars,” Francis says.

“I didn’t really know much about trucks either, but we were struggling and needed a job with more hours.”

It was this job that was the seed for what you see now. It would be fairly easy to follow the trajectory of the couple from that first role with Kentweld Bullbars all the way to their Yatala shop today. However, that would be glossing over the passion that has underwritten their journey.

“When I started at Kentweld, I had one workmate who was very negative, always

Whilst Ellen spends more time now behind the company desk, sanding and prepping were where she made her mark at the beginning

The finished product

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running down me and my work,” Francis says.

The Reflections Metal Polishing shed is a constant hive of shine on, shine coming and shine in progress. From resurrecting old loves to new delivery prep, Reflections are on the ball

“I fed off that though — if people tell me I can’t do something, I use that to get better, and I did. I wasn’t shown how to do it, I had one fabricator who helped a bit, but I just taught myself.”

Along with teaching Francis the initial skills, the job at Kentweld also created Francis’ passion for trucks.

“We used to get all the big trucks coming in to get fitted and I just thought they looked so cool,” he says.

“Then I started noticing all the big ones on the Hume, like the DRT Kenworths, and found myself noticing them all.”

His growing love of trucks was matched by his growing sanding and polishing skills. His passion for the job saw Francis climb the ranks at Kentweld. Within six months, Francis was the lead polisher and soon he was the guy in charge of training the new recruits. By the time Francis left, he was managing the whole place. The polishing had been replaced with sales and the training of polishers was replaced with managing staff.

While Kentweld introduced Francis to the skills he would soon master, it was Francis’ next role that would be the ignition point for Reflections.

Francis changed jobs to work for Preston General Engineering, a division of ABCOR. These are the guys that make a lot of the factory bars for many of Australia’s OEMs.

Francis’ role was overseeing all the predelivery products, checking for blemishes, quality control and ensuring everything was running to schedule — very tough when you are putting out over 300 bars a week.

While he was undertaking this new role, Francis and Ellen had welcomed their second child, Kenny. Even with the new job, money was tight and, to make a little extra cash, Francis had bought a few tools and advertised on Gumtree to do some polishing. His first job was a straight bar off a T900 Legend that the owner dropped off at the family home and Francis would work on it after his shift at PGE.

Many people already knew Francis’ quality of work from his Kentweld days, and word soon spread about the back yard polisher.

It’s not easy work, definitely not clean work, but young Deakin Fielder still spends the day with a smile.

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As their yard started to fill with jobs to be done, Ellen would find herself settling the kids and then joining her husband outside sanding and prepping bars for her hubby to polish off. The couple became quite an efficient production line.

In no time at all, the request for work started mounting up, with more and more asking for full truck polishes — wheels, tanks, deck plating, bars, the lot.

In 2018, Francis and Ellen decided to follow their growing passion and go full time with Reflections Metal Polishing.

Francis left his job, the couple bought a second hand Kluger, filled it with the tools of the trade and began doing onsite jobs around the Melbourne area. Shine begets shine begets shine. Local work soon led to regional work, which soon lead to interstate work, all based on the passion they were putting into their work.

“Our first out of town job was down in Tassie,” Ellen says. “We decided we’d pack up the kids and make it a bit of a holiday as well. After that, we pretty much covered all of the east coast, the kids were at school so we would do that stuff over weekends.

One of Reflections other valued workers, Tekorana Frank, finishes off another bulbar in the company’s Yatala workshop

Trucks are given a full makeover when they go through the Reflections' shed

“Leave Friday, polish on the weekend and drive back home for Sunday night.”

It was perfect for a family loving their work and amounting experiences and friends up and down the east coast. By 2020, the family found much of their work was up in Queensland, and Ellen had tired of the colder Melbourne climate, so they packed up and made the move north.

They now had regular clients as far south as Tasmania and as far north as Mackay. The Kluger was gone, and a custom-made trailer was fitted with all the best tools and material. The shine was bright.

While the work was increasing, and the physical demands of such a labourintensive job were no doubt accumulating, the passion for polishing and trucks was just growing for Francis and Ellen.

They picked up more constant contract work that required a base of operations and, in 2023, found themselves with an office and a shed for the first time.

“It was very cool, we only had an old donger for an office but it was really special,” Ellen says.

That was the stepping stone again for the

hard-working family company. In 2024 they took a lease at the Ritchies Auctions yard at Yatala and expanded their repertoire to include truck washing facilities.

“It’s not your standard half hour truck wash that we want to offer,” Francis says.

“When a truck books in for a wash, it is a full-service wash. We allow two and a half hours for a complete wash.”

Adding this service has obviously seen the need for staff to be added to the books, and that has allowed Francis and Ellen to share their passion with new trucking addicts.

“We have a great team here at the moment and we are training and teaching them all the skills,” Francis says, emphasising the need for each truck to carry the Reflections’ passion for perfection.

We all know there is nothing better than driving past a shop window and catching the reflection of the reflection of the reflection, or even just standing back and admiring the shine on our ride. Francis and Ellen share that addiction and that is what has led to the success story that is Reflections Metal Polishing, proving passion really is the key.

From working out the back of a second hand Kluger, to having their own shed and shop. Francis and Ellen have proven that hard work, and Passion, pays off

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FORMAL

When 12-year-old Ruby Rose was given a choice of vehicle for her Year 6 graduation, it was Optimus Prime all the way

Words: Kayla Walsh

Images: Ally Reid

Ruby Rose was so excited to be brought to her graduation in Optimus Prime

The colour of the truck really complemented her dress

Most 12-year-old girls are more interested in TikTok than trucks, but growing up in the transport industry, Ruby Rose Bamfare-Reid has developed a soft spot for rigs.

Recently she was lucky enough to get escorted to her Year 6 graduation in a very special vehicle, Craig Arthur Transport’s “Optimus Prime” Western Star.

With its distinctive red flame design on a blue background, Optimus Prime caught Ruby Rose’s eye.

Ruby Rose’s mother Ally tells Deals on Wheels: “We gave her the option of any kind of car she wanted for her graduation, and all she wanted was Optimus Prime!

“She liked it because it’s different — no-one she knew had gone to their graduation in a truck, and I don’t believe anyone had gone to their formal or graduation in that particular truck before either.”

Optimus Prime was driven to Ruby Rose’s school, Elizabeth East Primary in Adelaide, by Craig Arthur himself.

“Ruby Rose’s stepdad is a truck driver who

works for Craig Arthur Transport, and Craig offered to drive her,” says Ally.

“He’s really good like that, he’ll go above and beyond if he can help out.”

Sadly, the truck got stuck in traffic on the way to the event, so Ruby Rose didn’t get the big entrance she deserved.

However, she did get plenty of photos — and was chuffed with her choice of transport.

“It was a really cool truck to go in,” Ruby Rose says.

“It felt extra special because it was my stepdad’s boss driving me. I had a great day.”

Ally says 12-year-old Ruby Rose used to be shy around trucks, but her interest in them is growing over time.

“My dad used to be a truck driver as well, so we have a strong background in the transport industry,” says Ally.

“I believe one day she might very well be interested in a career involving trucks.

“I would be very happy if she was — there’s no better life than the freedom of being in a truck.”

Last CRUSADE

While in Europe, Warren Aitken came across a special Scania truck that pays homage to a famous movie franchise

Words & Images | Warren Aitken

SThe picturesque Belgium backdrop was perfect for viewing the amazing artwork on this rig. It really makes you appreciate the skills of the artists involved

ay what you want about the European trucking scene — they have taken ‘over the top’ to a whole new level. The Müller Ermensee GmbH Scania you see before you is about as over the top as you can get. In 2024, I had the privilege of meeting the driver of this rolling work of art, Benni Van Jaarsm, and doing a bit of a photoshoot in the back blocks of Belgium. It wasn’t the longest interview, as his English was limited, my Swiss was non-existent and, apparently, I still have enough of a Kiwi accent for him to struggle to comprehend my questions. In fairness though, I am doubting many of you are here for the story — I wouldn’t be. Instead,

I would just be drooling over the attention to detail and customisation that has gone into every part of this amazing art piece.

Before I lose too many readers to the visuals, I want to get to one very important and unbelievable point straight away. This is a working truck; it is on the roads of Switzerland and Italy five or six days a week, racking up three to four thousand kilometres each week and with Benni sleeping in it all week as well. I know many of you will be calling me out on that one, rightfully assuming there is no way you could let this thing loose on the highway, but I am fair dinkum. Indy, as it is affectionately known, well and truly earns its keep.

Don’t ask me how, or who had the idea, but even the headlights are customised

Benni Van Jaarsm is the young man tasked with looking after this amazing truck. In-between having to work it as well. I swear, it is a working truck

It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of fibre glass, some wood and a bit of specialised paint. I reiterate though, this is a working truck and this bunk houses Benni 5 to 6 nights a week

The truck is part of a 10-strong fleet run under the name Müller Ermensee GmbH. If you happen to peruse any of the international social media sites, the Müller fleet will be no stranger to anyone, as this is not their first customised truck, just their latest and most elaborate.

Müller is a fourth-generation transport company that began in Switzerland way back in 1923 with a handful of horses. For decades, the company carted timber and construction material all over Switzerland. By the 1970s, it was even carting product into the likes of Libya, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. By the 1980s, Franz Müller Junior, part of the third generation, was in charge and so began the shift into carting food and consumables.

It is worth noting that in that era, Müller was using flat tops and tarps, not fridge vans, to cart the majority of its consumables. I am guessing being based in Switzerland makes it a little easier to be transporting your food without a fridge van. The natural climate would be kind of like a giant icebox most of the time anyway.

By 2012, Franz Müller Jr (the fourth generation) had taken the helm, the fleet was running eight truck and fridge van combos and was specialising in solely refrigerated

product. A decade later and the fleet is now at 10, and while none of the others are as elaborate as the Indiana Jones Scania, they are all stand-out vehicles and a brief internet search will bring up some very cool lorries. History lesson behind us, we shall get back to the billboard at hand. Underneath all that artwork sits a 2023 660hp Scania S. One of the crème de la crème of the Scandinavian stable, the truck and trailer underwent a nine month transformation to change from a standard lorry to the masterpiece it is now. The idea for this project came during the confines of the COVID pandemic.

“My boss loves trucks and loves Indiana Jones. There were four movies and then during COVID, there were rumours of a fifth one coming out, so my boss decided he wanted to do a special Indiana Jones truck,” Benni says.

There were a lot of ideas thrown around by Benni and his boss, with Franz heavily involved in the design and helping the artists with the airbrushing. Did I mention that this is not a wrapped truck? Yes, the whole thing was airbrushed.

MW Designs from the Netherlands deserves all the credit for the amazing artwork on this unit. If my Dutch was any good, I would love

Customising interiors is a huge market over in Europe, but Indiana Jones has taken it to the next level

No this isn’t a permanent fixture, but it is a special setup that Benni and the boys have for truck shows

he wanted to do a

Indiana Jones truck special

There is no practical usage for the Funko Pop, but it just looks cool

Again, it’s not the fancy photo but it is the best way to appreciate the artwork

Custom made lights; custom made airhorns. There were no limits when it came to dressing up Indiana Jones

to have interviewed the lady responsible and learn how to approach a task so mammoth. They have used scenes from all four movies throughout the truck and trailer and then customised everything from the deck plating and the guards to the toolboxes and the suzi coils.

Then, of course, you have the interior. In Europe, customising your interior is a very big thing — obviously not always to this

extreme, but there is a big market for interior customisation. The Indiana Jones design and fit out took a full two months to complete, such was the extravagance and detail.

While doing this shoot, I was able to meet the young man responsible for the interior, Thomas, who works for Enjoy Driving, an Italian company that has been building and outfitting custom interiors for the past 12 years. The pressure was put on Thomas to

I know, I know, next level. The Indiana Jones theme is right through the entire unit

The attention to detail ran through the entire unit, from truck hubs to trailer hubs, no expense was spared

It’s all about the customizing with the big Müller Scania, check out the custom cut light bar

The European boys go full out with their trucks, detail in every area. Not so much shine, but plenty of detail

somehow take Benni and Franz’s ideas and turn them into reality.

Being that the Müller trucks don’t work at the same weights as us, or in the same climate, having a fully closed in deck plate is an option. Having a fully airbrushed one, well that just tops it off

“It was very difficult, trying to translate their vision into reality,” Thomas says.

“We mainly used fibreglass and wood, with a special treated paint for all the stuff around the sleeper.”

Making it look amazing while still being practical was a very thin rope to walk, but Benni is adamant it has worked.

“Yes, I sleep in it five to six nights a week, the bed is comfy, I have the air cooler and everything else I need, like my coffee machine,” he says.

There really isn’t a whole lot more I can tell you, due mainly to my questions getting lost in translation a lot. I did learn that Benni starts his week on a Sunday night or Monday morning, returning home the following Saturday. He predominantly pulls fruit and vegetables from local growers and dealers to markets around Switzerland and Italy. It is not unusual to see the big green machine out in a paddock with tractors loading fresh carrots into its 33 space single trailer. For the record, that is 33 European pallet spaces, so smaller than our standard cheap pallets.

As big a truck fan as Benni’s boss is, he still works his trucks and works them hard. It is a real credit to Benni, his very patient partner and the whole team at Müller Ermensee GmbH for the presentation of this amazing lorry.

A last shout out to the amazing WM Designs in The Netherlands and Italy’s Enjoy Driving for their efforts bringing this amazing idea to life. Enjoy the photos and make sure you look closely. The detail is even better than you think.

PS I have heard rumours the next special project will be even bigger.. HOW??

It may not be as arty as the other photos, but it does give you a good view of the drivers side artwork

The Müller team didn’t skrimp when it came to the Indiana Jones detail

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AWAY FROM HOME

Just two months after taking over Queensland’s Greenvale Roadhouse, Dan and Julie Condon became the hosts of more than 30 stranded truck drivers

Words: Sean Mortell

Images: Pony Express

Dan (left) and Julie (right) Condon took over the Greenvale Roadhouse in December

For Dan and Julie Condon, it was time for a change. For years, the couple had travelled all over the wide expanses of Australia as part of the demands of their contract mustering business. Late last year, the pair decided to return to their home in northern Queensland and begin a new venture as the new owners of the Greenvale Roadhouse.

Two months in, they soon became the centre of activity for truck drivers as major floods saw northern Queensland shut off from the rest of the state in February.

It made for a whirlwind start to Dan and Julie’s time running the Greenvale Roadhouse. The truck stop wasn’t an unknown to the couple — both are as local as it gets to Greenvale and the local surrounds.

Dan was born and raised on a cattle station not far out of town, meeting Julie and starting a family that continued to revolve around Greenvale.

Over the past 15 years, the family of six have lived in the middle of Greenvale, although Dan and Julie were too busy traversing the country as part of their contract mustering

obligations. While out on the road, the pair became notoriously beloved for their little blue food van that they often brought in tow with them.

The van inspired and ignited Julie’s passion for cooking and hospitality, meaning she was soon looking to travel a little less and focus on her newfound passion.

In late December last year, the couple did just that, returning home to Greenvale to head up the famous roadhouse.

Taking over from the previous owner Dan and Julie took up the opportunity to return close to family all year round.

“After years on the road with our food van and contract mustering and fencings businesses, we know what it’s like to travel long distances and finally come along to a place where you just pray it’s a good one to stop at,” Julie told Deals on Wheels

“We want to be that place — a spot where travellers and truck drivers can pull in, grab a feed and feel comfortable.

“We haven’t had the chance to set up our own menu or make any major changes just

yet, but for now we’re just keeping things going and making sure everyone who stops in has a good spot to reset.

“Our plan is to build on what the previous owners have done and in time put our own touch on the place.”

Excited to serve the Greenvale community, the pair officially took over the roadhouse Friday December 13. You know what they say about Friday the 13ths? While it didn’t immediately appear to be a bad omen for the pair, in February severe weather events meant they had to quickly act to deliver their long-term goals of serving truckies well.

Their gradual plans were thrown out the window as nearby rivers began to rise flooding major freight routes connecting truckies to the likes of the Bruce and Flinders Highways. When heavy rain first lashed northern Queensland inland of Townsville, the nearby Star River was the first to begin going over the top of Hervey Range Road.

It soon hit Greenvale, with the nearby Hann River also going over. In just a couple of days, all three highways into Townsville were closed, with the Bruce Highway severely affected by the collapse of the Ollera Creek Bridge. When Gregory Developmental Road closed just outside Greenvale, the town soon became the stopping point for many truckies trying to get further north. Naturally, they turned to the roadhouse.

More than 30 drivers were left stranded in Greenvale, with floods stopping them from travelling any further east to Charters Towers and or north to Far North Queensland. Over the course of around 10 days, the roadhouse took the drivers in and kept them fed as they waited for the floodwaters to recede.

“After we all got the notice to go around the coast, a few managed to get through, meaning only a few travellers are left here now,” Julie says in the aftermath.

“We’ve received some amazing messages — some partners have been messaging and

thanking us for helping their husbands get through the delays.”

It wasn’t all strangers who were stuck at the roadhouse. Julie and Dan’s daughter Emma took her husband Clancy and kids Lewis and Remi up from their cattle station near Millaroo to Greenvale to help her parents plan for the roadhouse’s future. They were left stranded by the floods, bunkering down with the family. While waiting for the floodwaters to recede, Emma took to the roadhouse’s Facebook page to provide plenty of road closure updates for truckies and families in the area.

Heavy rain saw northern Queensland flooded, meaning key freight routes were closed for up to two weeks

The rain kept falling, keeping truckies at the Greenvale Roadhouse for up to 10 days

Julie says the congestion at the roadhouse began when Google Maps didn’t have the main roads near Greenvale marked as closed, meaning many trucks soon pulled up and couldn’t leave the town.

More than 30 truck drivers were left stranded in Greenvale due to the floods

offered them $200 for their kindness.

Emma and Remi were caught visiting Dan and Julie in Greenvale when the floods hit

Luckily, the roadhouse is always prepared for such an influx, meaning they had a lot of stock on hand to get through the floods.

“All the boys who stayed here were good, it’s sad now as we’ll miss them — the roadhouse became everyone’s home,” she says.

“A lot of them learnt to make coffee. It was hectic, but a great experience.”

The goodness of people in the region soon shone through when Alan from Gecko Transport came into the roadhouse and

Refusing to take the money, Julie and Dan soon put it towards free coffees for the truckies. This started a trend, with a range of donations meaning the roadhouse owners could start putting on free dinners too for the drivers.

When the roadhouse ran out of milk, drivers from Morgan’s Long Distance Transport unloaded four crates of milk they were transporting and donated them to ensure the free coffees could continue.

Days later, Gregory Developmental Road and other surrounding freight routes finally re-opened, meaning everyone could get on their way again and head for home.

While it may not have occurred in the way Julie and Dan intended, they got to escalate their goals for the roadhouse and the impact it would have on truck drivers in the region.

Having received many well wishes and thanks for the way they stepped up in times of adversity, Greenvale Roadhouse is now set to become a popular stopping point for many drivers when they pass through the area.

“I’m most amazed by humanity — one bit of kindness snowballed and the messages are still coming in now from partners — it gives you faith in humans,” Julie says.

“The roadhouse is an extension of us. The truck drivers were awesome and great fun.

“One driver said to me that we made him look at the name roadhouse differently — it’s meant to be a house away from home, but he had never felt at home at one until now. It was lovely and we all survived.”

ROAD TO Recovery

Wheelly Independent gets people back on the roads following an accident, medical episode or an injury by providing occupational therapy to drivers

For so many of us, driving is a normality, a daily occurrence that gets us from A to B, but for others, driving can either be completely out of reach or stripped away too early.

When we think about rehabilitation it’s common to picture physical therapy or even counselling, but founder of Wheelly Independent, Cinamon Bohr shines a light on an area of recovery that’s not always given a spotlight — driving.

“I’m an occupational therapist with an interest in driving,” she says.

“I completed studies around occupational therapy driving assessments, working with heavy vehicles and since this time, have continued to work in the field.

“I founded my own business that I continue to operate on a part time basis and am the holder of a HC licence, driving school buses part time also.”

Since completing her course, Cinamon has developed experience working with a wide variety of clients who present with spinal cord injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, neurological conditions, dementia, mental illness and physical and cognitive impairments.

In January, Cinamon was honoured to receive the Driving the Difference

Scholarship Certificate at the Transport Women Australia (TWAL) function, proudly sponsored by Daimler Truck Australia.

Each year, this scholarship is awarded to a diverse group of women in transport, logistics and supply chain industry, who have undertaken a wide range of courses to continue their professional development.

Cinamon will be studying a Diploma of Logistics at the College of Adult Learning.

Dedicating her career to empowering people, Cinamon strives on helping others navigate the often complex process of returning to driving, despite physical, cognitive or neurological damage.

Wheelly Independent gets drivers back on the roads by conducting occupational therapy, gathering information through off and on road assessments, vehicle modifications, a driver rehabilitation program and even a seating assessment.

It also provides a wheelchair prescription and assessment, truck driving assessment, fatigue management training and consultation with a specialist.

The business caters to learner drivers, older drivers and drivers who have a medical condition or disability.

With over two decades of experience,

Words: Tiane Gavillucci Images: TWAL

Cinamon was one of the recipients to the Driving the Difference Scholarship presented by TWAL

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Cinamon has access to a variety of driving schools across New South Wales and Victoria, as well as access to a driving instructor with modified vehicles.

She also works closely with treating doctors and professionals, registered training officers and respective licencing boards.

“My father has always tinkered on cars, and I was exposed to motorsport, rally cars and the Australian circuit,” she says.

“Together, this fostered my interest around the task of driving which I continued to explore once I graduated from university.”

The connection between workplace rehabilitation, returning to work and driving became a strong area of interest which I continue to pursue to this day, inclusive of assisting commercial truck drivers returning to work following a medical episode, transport accident or workplace incident.”

Cinamon says there is a risk management and safety consideration incorporated into every individual’s program.

“Every rehabilitation program is unique to the needs of the driver, covering matters related to driving as well as the inherent aspects of their duties, like loading, securing loads and handling gates.”

With many miracle stories to share, Cinamon gains lots of satisfaction assisting others return to their chosen careers.

“Some journeys are quick and others lengthy,” she says.

“The challenges I may experience when coordinating and liaising with an injured truck driver who has sustained either physical, psychological or emotional injuries, their employer and respective licencing boards are completely worth the effort, empathy and compassion.”

But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, the path to recovery can be particularly challenging, frustrating and even heartbreaking especially when an individual can no longer drive.

Cinamon says dealing with drivers and their medical team, employers and family, when they are no longer considered a suitable candidate for driving transport is the worst part of her job.

But as important as it is physically for her clients to be okay; it is just as important mentally.

For many, the idea of returning to work can be daunting, Cinamon is a bridge and a trusted source of support for those working through fears and doubts.

Despite the challenges, Cinamon finds immense fulfillment in the work she does, with every journey different, helping people get behind the wheel, regaining their independence and confidence is truly rewarding.

“Meeting new people and hearing their story is what I love,” she says.

“Assisting people to navigate and return to the task of driving, including providing education around the medical processes and assisting the driver when liaising with the licencing board makes it worth it.”

Cinamon understands others unique needs and provides the right tools and resources to help reclaim their lives, so where driving is tied to freedom and livelihood, Wheelly Independent is a lifeline for many.

Cinamon enjoys helping drivers regain their strength to continue doing what they love

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ISUZUFXR1000 2017,doneapprox.500,000ks customtrayfortankcartage.S2539. TA1199439. POA

ISUZUGIGACXZ 2015,doneapprox.230,000ks,one owner,sellcomplete.S2560. TA1199437. POA

KENWORTHK200 2012,(sellcomplete)cumminsegr engineeatonrtlo20918manualairglide460on46-160 merritordiffs.S-2596. TA1226217. POA

CATCT630Tipper 2014,steelbody,4.7long,electric tarp,ringfeder,caterpillarc-15accertengine eatonrtlo-20918gearbox merritor46-160diffswithdualaxlelocks primaxsuspension.s2511. TA1232652. POA

MACKTRIDENTCMHT 2017,mp-8engine,m-drive transmission,46-160MerritordiffsonPrimax suspension.S2548. TA1189136. POA

ISUZUFVD165-300 2021,doneoriginal300kms, DUALCONTROL,cabchassissingledrv.S2558.. TA1189138. POA

MACKTRIDENT 2014,mp-8engine m-drivetransmission 46-160diffsonhendriksonhassuspension.S2582. TA1219934. POA

FREIGHTLINERCOLUMBIACL112SteelWaterTanker 2014,Cumminsisle-5engineapprox140,000ks Eatonrtlo14918gearbox Merritormt40-14xgdiffs,Tufftracsuspension.S-2628. TA1242930. POA

MACKANTHEM 2022,Mackmp-8 engine,doneapprox223,000kmm-drive transmissionVolvo8bagsuspension& diffs.S2639. TA1255091. POA

FREIGHTLINERARGOSY 2007, Caterpillarc-15engine,Eatonrtlo-20918 gearbox,Merritor46-160diffsonairliner suspension.S2637. TA1251580. POA

MERCEDES-BENZ2653 2017,needsrepair(sell completeorwreck)Mercedesom471engine, Mercedesbenzpowershiftg281-12transmission, Mercedesbenzrt440 diffs onMercedesairbag suspensionNeedsrepairs.S2570. TA1199433. POA

IVECOPOWERSTAR6700 2002,Caterpillar c-15engine,rtlo20918gearbox, Hendriksonhassuspension,46-160 merritordiffs.S2632. TA1255092. POA

FREIGHTLINERCST120 2006,Detroit s-60,14ltrengine,RTLO20918gearbox, Merritor46-160diffsonairliner suspension.S2640. TA1258362. POA

MACKANTHEM 2022,mp-8enginedone approx120,000ksoriginal m=drivetransmission,volvorear suspension&diffs.s2624. TA1232653. POA

INTERNATIONAL9900 2005,Caterpillar c-15engine,RTLO20918gearbox, Merritor46-160diffsonHendriksonhas suspension.S643. TA1258360. POA

MACKGRANITE 2017,Mp-8engine m-drivetransmission Hassuspensionon46-160diffs.S2609. TA1219935. POA

KENWORTHK200 2012,CumminsEGR engine,Spicer50-170 diffs onNeway ad246-10,suspension,130tonrated,Eaton fo-22e318-mxptransmission.S2602. TA1240869. POA

FREIGHTLINERCORONADOSD 2011, Detroitdd15engine,Rtlo20918gearbox, Merritor52-185diffsonneway suspension.S2445. TA1251581. POA

MACKCLR 2003,caterpillarc-16engine, eaton18spdgearbox,mackdiffson newaysuspension.S2636. TA1250028. POA

KENWORTHT403 2014,Cumminse5 engine,Eaton18spdgearbox,Spicer dsh-40diffs,airglide400suspension. S-2629. TA1242932. POA

2022'kenwortht-610droponcabcomplete s2591. TA1207836. POA

KENWORTHBUNK new36''aero1bunk,bulk headdoors.Saero1. TA1185880. POA

WesternStarcabinshell32inchsleeperglazednew cabinwithdoors.S/NSMP26. TA742846. $26,000

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Mack mp-10, mp-8, ea7 several models, e6 Paccar & daf engines available

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KENWORTHC510 2005,Sellcomplete. S510. TA1199442. POA

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MACKTITANTriDrive 2003,s-60,14ltr engine,18spdeatongearbox,Mackdiffs onnewaysuspension.Strid. TA1199440. POA

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KENWORTHC540 2008,sellcomplete. S540. TA1199441. POA

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FREIGHTLINERAGROSY 2004, hasbeenforaswim,straightpanels, Hydraulics46-160withcrosslocksWRECKINGNOW.#T1154. TA1254045. POA

MACKR6X6MILITARY 1985, trayback6x6withjust42,000 showing. CallJohn0414666776.#T1168. TA1251541.

NISSANUDCW445 2007, hasniceGE13engineand18 speedgearbox.#T1165. TA1251547.

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NISSANUDPKC265 2007, GoodFE6turboengine;6 speedMLS62box;nice doors;skipbodysold. #T1136. TA1232484.

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WRECKING BUSESANDVANS-MANYTO CHOOSEFROM-WRECKING All busesandvansavailableforparts, manytochoosefrom-Coaster, Rosa,HiaceandCivilian.Many. TA1254040. POA

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NISSANUDCWB450 1994, WithexcellentPF6Tturbodiesel engineand13speedRoadRanger gearbox.#T1044. TA1157678. POA

4WDCANTERFG64WD

AlsowreckingFG439andFGB71 4WDCanters

MITSUBISHICANTERFG637 2001, Withgood4D33engine,5 speedwithcabletransfer, gooddiffs-WreckingNow.. #T1171. TA1167693.

WRECKING! MACKCH 1998, 435hpE-TecE7engine; 13speed; RockwellAirbag rear. #T1148. TA1232476.

IVECOSTRALIS

IVECOSTRALIS 2006, 8wheelerwithgoodCurser10 engine,manualgearbox,mreitor diffswithcross-locks.#T1094. TA1199184.

MITSUBISHIFV458 1993, verygood6D22engine!Latemodel craneandtipperbody.#T1098. TA1207766.

2011, With155hp4HK1turbodiesel engine,goodgearbox/transfer,ROPS frameandheavydutybulbar. #T0761a. TA1081164.

HINOFS1K 2004, withK13engine-runswellbutneedsan ECU,18speedRoadRanger,6mtipper withcattlecrate,RoadTrainrated.#T1100. TA1199183.

MITSUBISHICANTER 2013, hasgoodmechanicals-4P10engine andverynicetipperbody.#T1167. TA1251892.

2023, 155HP4HK1engine,only1400klm, (autogerboxandtraysold).#T1104. TA1199181.

2009, withJ08Eengineand9speed RoadRangergearbox. Mechanicallygood.CallJohn 0414666776.#T1172. TA1258803.

KENWORTHT610SAR

2017,CumminsX15engine RTLO22918BRoadrangergearbox onAirglide460suspensionwith Rockwell46/160diffs4.1ratio withHerculesbarktipperbody. 322. TA1257524. POAinc.GST

CATERPILLARCT610

2010,CatC13Assertengine RTLO18918BRoadRanger gearboxonHendricksonHAS400 suspensionwithRockwellldiffs 4.3ratio.Cabinsellcomplete. 316. TA1241570. POAinc.GST

DENNISEAGLEELITE2

2011,CumminsISLE5engine Allisonautotransmissionwith Spicerdiffcentre.Allparts avaiable.323. TA1257644. POAinc.GST

INTERNATIONALWORKSTAR7600

2009,CatC13EngineRTLO16918B withRockwalldiffs46/1603.91 ratioonPrimaxsuspension. Completebonnetwithgrill.Now wrecking.314. TA1239617. POAinc.GST

FREIGHTLINERCORONADO122

2011,CumminsSignatureEGR DPFengineRTLO22918BRoad RangergearboxonNewayAD246 Suspensionwith52/185Rockwell diffs4.56ratioPtopumpkitas well.318. TA1250327. POAinc.GST

KENWORTHT908

2010,CumminsSignatureengine RTLO20918BRoadRanger gearboxonAirglide460 suspensionwithRockwelldiffson 6 rod suspensionburnt.now wrecking.320. TA1252007. POAinc.GST

KENWORTHT408SAR

2008,CumminsSignatureEGR Rtlo20918BRoadRangergearbox onBurnt6 rod suspensionwith Rockwell%2/1604.3rationow wrecking.319. TA1250326. POAinc.GST

STERLINGLT7500

2005,CumminsISCCommonRail AllisonautowithRockwell40/145 diffsonAirlinerlightsuspension. 325. TA1257643. POAinc.GST

WESTERNSTAR4800FXB

2007,CumminsGen2Signature engineRTLO20918BRoadRanger gearboxonAirlinerheavy suspensionwithSpicer46-170 4.3ratiodiffs.NowwreckingIce Pack.313. TA1238860. POAinc.GST

FREIGHTLINERFL112

1998,CumminsM11plusengine RTLO14713RoadRangergearbox onAirlinerlightsupensionwith Rockwell40/145diffs4.1ratio tipperbody4.160mmlongx 1200mmhighand2360inside width.317. TA1242107. POAinc.GST

KENWORTHT408SAR T408SARdaycabinsignatureEGR loomwithsomebackwalldamage.Wecanfixonsiteif

KENWORTHT908 2010,T908Bullbarwithbackingplate soldasperpictures.EMTW77. TA1135268. POAinc.GST

WESTERNSTAR4800 2007,WesternStar48002007 model.Soldwithbackingplate.Asperpictures.

KENWORTHT408 2010,T408completebonnetno damageasperpictures.EMTW83. TA1142124.

FREIGHTLINERFLC112 1993,FLC112bonnet93model completeasperpictures.EMTW49. TA1092346. $1,650inc.GST

KENWORTHT908 2009,T908200950INCHbunkwith browntrimdoublebunk.Backwallneedsreplacing.We canchangebackwalloutifrequired.EMTW86. TA1254903.

KENWORTHT608 2010,KenworthT608bullbarwith backingplatesomedamagetouprights.Asperpictures.

FREIGHTLINERAROGSY 2014,BullbarandBackingplate asperpictures.EMTW75. TA1135195. POAinc.GST

KENWORTHT608 2010,T6082010bonnetminor damageasperpictures.EMTW81. TA1137061.

INTERNATIONAL3600 1996,S/Line3600Completeun damagedbonnetasperpictures.EMTW84. TA1254784. POAinc.GST

KENWORTHT608 2010,T608Cabinwithtraditional doorsbrowntrim50inchsleeper.WiringforEGR

FREIGHTLINERHOODFREIGHTLINEREMTW50 Freightlinervariousmakesandmodelbonnetssome withslightdamageandothershavenodamage.From

FREIGHTLINERARGOSY 2007,Argosybullbarwith backingplateasperpictures.EMTW73. TA1135159.

WESTERNSTAR4800 2007,4800completebonnetgood conditionwithgrill2007model.Asperpictures.

INTERNATIONAL7600 2009,7600Completebonnet2009 soldwithgrill.Asperpictures.EMTW80. TA1254783. POAinc.GST

CATERPILLARCT630 2014,CATC15AcertengineRoad rangerFOE22918BtransmissiononHendricksonPrimax suspensionwithRockwell46/160diffs3.91rationow

KENWORTHT608 2010,CumminsEGRSigengine RTLO20918BRoadrangergearboxonSpicer46/170Diifs 4.1ratioonAirglide460suspension.Nowwrecking.312.

FREIGHTLINERFLC112 1995,Series60D/Dec3 Rtlo16718BRoadRangergearboxonFreightlinerairbag suspensionwithRockwell40/1454.3rationow wrecking.276. TA1189743. POAinc.GST

FORDLTS9000 1994,Series60D/DEC3engineRTLO16618 RoadRangergearboxonRockwell40/145diffs3.9ratioon HendricksonHAS400suspension.Goodcabinnomajor

CATERPILLARCT630 2010,CATC15ASSERTEngine RTLO20918BRoadRangergearboxonRockwell46/160 diffs3.9ratiowithHendricksonPrimaxsuspension.288. TA1201245. POAinc.GST

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CATERPILLARCT610 2010,CATC13ENGINE FO-18E318B-MXPRoadRangergearboxonHendrickson HAS461suspensionwithRockwell46/160diffs4.3ratio

KENWORTHK200 2015,CumminsISXE5Resentrebuild RTLO20918BRoadRangergearboxonRockwell46/160 diffswithAirglide460suspension.305. TA1232338.

INTERNATIONALWORKSTAR7600 2007,CatC12Engine RTLO16918RoadRangergearboxonIROSairbag suspensionwithSpicer46/170diffs41ratio.Tipperbody size4300Lx1100Hx2440w.307. TA1230545. POAinc.GST

FOTONAUMARK 2015,FotonPowerByCumminsEngine. Serviced by anyCummins DealerinAustralia.Cheapto run.Goesverywell,90,000km, Lvbv3jbbxej049162.VIC. DIY1244569. 0416 136 256. $16,500

VOLVOFL250 2002,250HP speedbox,320,000km.25ft traytopwithcontainerpins. Very cleantoprunningunit, firstRWCdonenotmuchto finish,yv2e4cca11b29737.VIC. DIY1248487. 0416 136 256. $33,000

DAF CF7585 2015,Acomplete originalDAFCF7585cabinin excellentcondition,A189006. VIC. DIY1257629. 0466 554 944. $25,000

ISUZUFTS750A 1997,4WD,GVM-13,000kgs,217,833 km,6spdmanual,Lsd,excellentcondition,unregistered, Jalfts33ht3000138.VIC. DIY1258493. 0455 936 120. $42,000

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HINO300SERIES-616 2008,camper/vending/escort/ servicevehicle ready totraveldoingShows,FieldDays, Marketsetcoreasilyconverttofullcamper, AV63QF. NSW. DIY1249355. 0419 925 924. $45,000

ATKINSONT3866C

ATKINSON 4870 1986, 7.2 mtr flat top with removable bolsters. Pig trailer included. Truck still at work, XN51JZX. NSW. DIY1246814. 0427

FRUEHAUFTRIAXLE 1979, Megatiltslidetrailer,complete triaxleassembly,springsetc replacedstillrunningon originaltyres.Liftrams suppliedneedfitting.Reartail raises.40ft20ft10ftcontainer pins.Repainted,YQ03LU.NSW. DIY1255513. 0430 430 369. $48,000

MANTGA26.540 2013,TGA26.5406X4MAN Oneowner,540Hp,MANengine,Steeltray,ZFautomatic, GVM26tonnes,GCM70tonnes,ringfeeder,airbag suspension,D68QQ. TAS. DIY1255658. 0407 514 951. $115,000

MITSUBISHIROSADELUXE 2006,Thisbusbeenan accreditedschoolbusforit'sentirelifewithannual safetyinspections,regularmaintenanceetc.Ideal candidateformotorhomeconversionasithashadmajor workcarriedoutandisanauto.Note,sidepassenger doorhasanintermittentfaultwhenopenedon incline/anglewon'tunlockautomatically(priced accordingly).Recentlyreplaced by anewdeliveryinthe schoolfleetand now excesstorequirements, JLFBE649J0BD01456.VIC. DIY1256280. 0449 970 303. $21,000incGST

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HYSTERH10.00XM 2006,Cumminsengine. WideForkPositioningSideshiftCarriage wouldsuitlongloadse.g.pipe.R3689. TA1216676. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

KALMARDRT450 2014,SOLD-Another Available.Only11081hourswithoriginal Cumminsengine.Stack45,000kg1strow 31,000kg2ndrow.ReadyNow.R3603. TA998021. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

PRENTICE7,000KGSWL forklifttruckramps (8)topickfrom.Ideal for shippingcontainers. Forsaleorhire.R3274. TA96974. $12,000+GST=$13,200ForSaleorHire

SKYJACKSJ3219 2014, 19'ElectricScissorlifts,severalmachinesoffered. 227kgliftcapacityallingoodcondition.Locatedin Brisbane,Melbourne&SydneyandintestfromJune untilOctober2024.Various. TA1019568

$5,000+GST=$5,500

SKYJACKSJ4632E'S 2014, 32'ElectricScissorlifts,2014models,5machines offered.317kgliftcapacity,allingoodcondition. LocatedinBrisbaneandMelbourne.Allmachinesnow outoftest.Various.S32113E-S32119E. TA1160080

$7,000+GST=$7,700

GENIEGS2669BE GenieHybridDiesel/Electric Scissorlifts,10machinesavailable,intestuntil2027. These are RoughTerrainelectricmachineswithadiesel generatortoprovidepowerwhenrequired.Witha 680kgSWLanda1.5metreextensiondeck,locatedin BrisbaneandSydney.S26357BEN-S26366BEN. TA1204796

$17,000+GST=$18,700

JLG600AJ'S 2012, 60'JLG4WDDieselKnuckleBooms.4machinesoffered andallmachines are nowoutoftest.Machines are locatedinBrisbaneandSydney.Various. KB6070G7-KB6083G7. TA1160083

$38,000+GST=$41,800

SKYJACKSJ6832RT4X4 SkyjackDiesel4x4 Scissorlifts,8machinesavailable,intestuntil2025. These are trueRoughTerrainmachineswitha454kg SWLanda1.5metreextensiondeck,locatedin BrisbaneandSydney.S32131-S32139. TA1258495

GENIEGS4047 2014-40'ElectricScissorlifts.5 machinesoffered.Thesemachinesdriveatfullheight witha350kgSWLanda910mmextensiondeck.All machinesoutoftest.MachinesinSydney,Melbourne& Brisbane..S4022E-S4026E. TA1258498

$9,500+GST=$10,450

SKYJACKSJ46AJ 46'4WDDieselKnuckleBooms.4 unitsavailable,allwitha227kgliftcapacityandin goodcondition.MachineslocatedinMelbourne, NewcastleandBrisbane.Allmachines are nowoutof test.KB4639-KB4647. TA1160082

$25,000+GST=$27,500

SKYJACKSJ45T 2014, 45'DieselStickBooms.4unitsavailableandallintest untilJuly/August.Equippedwith7kVaon-board generatorsandOEMSecondaryGuarding,aswellas drivesensingsteering,allowingtheOperatortoalways steeranddriveforwards.LocatedinBrisbaneand Newcastle.B45136G7P-B45139G7P. TA1216664

$35,000+GST=$38,500

CTETRACCESS230E 2017, TRACCESS230E-23mElectricSpiderLift.Equipped withnon-markingtracks,outriggersandanextremely lowgroundbearingpressure,greatforhardtogetto areas. Ithasitsownbatterypowerorcanbepluggedin. 3machinesavailable(1withaLithiumBattery). SP6901P-SP6903PL. TA1228156

$70,000+GST=$77,000

Trophy cabinet

LK Diesel Services secured a prestigious award at last year’s EPG Engines Expert Dealer Conference, adding to the many honours it has received over the past two decades

Melbourne’s LK Diesel Services is renowned for reducing machine downtime through diagnosing engine faults and repairing the relative issue.

This is evidenced through the signi cant number of awards won by the Braeside-based business, which are proudly shown o at its headquarters.

Most recently, LK Diesel’s Michael Kuhlwind travelled to the other side of the country to accept an award at the 13th EPG Engines Expert Dealer Conference.

Held at Perth’s Optus Stadium last year, the event celebrated the achievements of EPG’s Kohler petrol and diesel engine dealers.

LK Diesel was presented the Best Overall Dealer award for its sales numbers over the 2023/2024 period, as well as its excellence in repairs and fault diagnosis throughout the year.

“It’s always great to be recognised,” Kuhlwind says.

“We’ve had plenty of engines come in and 99 per cent of the time we are able to x a problem or supply a new one.”

Plant & Equipment

Kuhlwind (middle)

Engines

This top honour holds even more value to LK Diesel knowing that it was competing against all the

Kohler Diesel dealers from across the country.

Kuhlwind says the business has mainly sold Kohler diesel engines for pumps, generators and small earthmoving equipment, such as mini excavators. This includes

Lombardini and Ruggerini, which are now a part of the Kohler diesel engines family.

As a Kohler diesel expert dealer, LK Diesel knows these engines back to front – a large reason why it has been able to solve so many of its customers’ problems.

This expertise also comes down to experience – something that LK Diesel has in abundance.

“We’ve got many years of working experience, including our top collar mechanic, who has been with us for 20 years,” Kuhlwind says.

“We’re also factory trained, so we’ve travelled to Kohler EPG and they’ve come to us to do training courses together.”

For more information on Kohler Diesel engines, visit www.lkdiesel.com.au or call 03 9588 6900.

LK Diesel Services is based in Melbourne’s Braeside. Image: LK Diesel

Michael

accepting the Best Overall Dealer award at the 13th EPG Engines Expert Dealer Conference. Image: EPG

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MACKMETRO-LINER 2010,FittedwithISCCommon rail,Allisonauto,RT40-145.16,000litrewatertank. Withrearandsidesprayers.All are hydraulicdriven.

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INTERNATIONALT-2670 CompleteSleeperCab $11,000,BigCamCumminsengine$11,000, Gearbox$3,300,Diff$5,500,Aluminiumbulbar $3,300,Radiator$1,100,STRbox$1,100,Fuel tank$1,100,FrontAxle$2,750,Wheelsandtyres $3,300,2xaircleanassembly$1,100. JOB#PARTS2B527-531 TA1216803. POA

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MACKMETRO-LINER 2007,FittedwithISCCummins engine,WorldseriesAutotransmission,RT40-145on rubberblocksuspension,10studAluminium-tubeless wheels.Slightrustinchassis.Sellastraded.JOB#2669 TA1225782.

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FRUEHAUFTANDEMAXLE Skeletaltrailerwith containerpins.Ontubelesswheels/tyres.Good cleantrailer.SOLDasis.JOB#2487/2490/2491 TA1087849. $8,800

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MACKMETRO-LINER 2009,8X4,fittedwithISC commonrailengine,315hp,274469kms,9 speedlo.loroadrangergearbox,RT40145on Hendricksonairbag,crosslocks,difflocks,10 studaluminiumrims,livedrive,36000GCM, 30000GVMandreadyforNSWregistration. JOB#2660 TA1219676. $66,000

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FREIGHTLINERARGOSY 2017,FittedwithDetroit, eatonauto,46,000pounddiffsonairliner,alloy bullbar,quadtanksandreadyforNSW registration.JOB#2649 TA1211247. $77,000

STERLINGLT7500 2009,FittedwithISCcommon railcumminsengine,Alisonauto,rockwellbogie onairlinersuspension,7.5mDavcronBarrel,GVM 28500,Tare10760.Noregistrationandno roadworthy,soldastraded..JOB#2715 TA1250293. $22,000

FREIGHTLINERFL80 1994,FittedwithCseries Cumminsengine,Worldseriestransmission,RT 40-145onDynalasticsuspension,10studtubeless. SOLDastraded.JOB#2677 TA1225767. $13,200

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