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bigrigs.com.au > 09/14/2026 > south-australias-worst-grain-freight-routes-revealed

South Australia's worst grain freight routes revealed

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (533+ words) Truckies are being asked to help identify South Australia’s most dangerous and deteriorated grain freight routes as Grain Producers SA (GPSA) relaunches its Worst Grain Roads campaign. The campaign invites road users across South Australia’s grain-growing regions to nominate roads…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/13/2026 > are-we-looking-too-narrowly-at-transport-careers

Are we looking too narrowly at transport careers?

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (654+ words) When we talk about workforce shortages in road freight, the conversation often returns to one issue: drivers. That focus is understandable. Professional truck drivers are fundamental to our industry, and attracting, developing and retaining skilled drivers remains one of our…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/11/2026 > drive-your-tomorrow-with-followmont

Drive your tomorrow with Followmont

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (636+ words) As Followmont Transport continues to grow, opportunities are opening for experienced linehaul drivers across Queensland to build a secure career with a family-owned business that continues to invest in its people, fleet and future. For more than 40 years, Followmont Transport…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/11/2026 > celebrating-30-years-in-style-with-780hp-volvo-diamond-edition

Celebrating 30 years in style with 780hp Volvo Diamond Edition

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (1197+ words) The story of SRH Milk Haulage started out very much the same as many other transport businesses – growing and evolving from a one truck-operation. Now, a special new truck, a 780hp Volvo FH16 Diamond Edition, marks 30 years of growth and success. Managing…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/10/2026 > truckin-through-a-bygone-era-mount-gambier-livestock-exchange-in-the-1990s

Truckin' through a bygone era: Mount Gambier livestock exchange in the 1990s

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (433+ words) Also known as the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards, the Glenburnie Saleyards are the largest livestock exchange in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region. Located 10km east of Mount Gambier on the Princes Highway, the facility has been in operation since June…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/10/2026 > looking-after-yourself-and-your-mates

Looking after yourself and your mates

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (705+ words) The recent news of ACFS Port Logistics entering voluntary administration has understandably attracted attention across the Australian transport and logistics industry. Without commenting on the circumstances surrounding ACFS, it is a timely reminder of something we have sadly seen too…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > new-m1-freight-link-to-open-18-months-early

New M1 freight link to open 18 months early

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (885+ words) Truckies travelling between Sydney and Brisbane will soon bypass the notorious Hexham and Heatherbrae bottlenecks, with the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace opening this Friday. The new 15-kilometre motorway connection between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace will open to…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > future-freight-technology-in-the-spotlight-at-alternative-fuel-summit

Future freight technology in the spotlight at Alternative Fuel Summit

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (109+ words) Australia’s next generation of low and zero-emission freight vehicles, charging infrastructure and alternative fuel technologies will be on show at the Alternative Fuel Summit 2026. “The transition to lower-emission freight transport is already underway, and this event gives operators the opportunity…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > union-transport-workers-to-strike-in-push-for-safer-industry

Union transport workers to strike in push for safer industry

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (535+ words) Thousands of transport workers around Australia will strike for 24 hours from tomorrow in a coordinated push for a “safer and fairer future”, warned the Transport Workers’ Union. After months of negotiations, transport workers at companies including FedEx, Border Express, K…...

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bigrigs.com.au > 09/09/2026 > operator-celebrates-25-years-with-delivery-of-five-new-trucks

Operator celebrates 25 years with delivery of five new trucks

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (963+ words) Brisbane based LinCon Hire and Sales has taken delivery of five new Scanias, with a further 15 further ordered this year. Started in 2001 by Director Colleen Lindores, who is today joined by her son Craig, this year marks the company’s 25th anniversary....