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Having worked for 43 years heading the R&D department of Mack Trucks Australia, it’s fair to say what Don Hoey doesn’t know about this iconic brand isn’t worth knowing. Don retired three years ago but still keeps his hand in helping run the Mack museum in...
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Since completing a mechanical engineering degree in 1997, Kevin Johnston has succeeded in a variety of engineering related roles with a number of truck manufacturers. His current role is Product and Pricing Manager with Hino Australia. You’ll never hear Kevin Johnston...
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Paul McCallum, Principal of Inland Petroleum, traces his roots in road transport back to 1984 when he commenced running the BP depot in the central-west New South Wales city of Dubbo. Dubbed ‘the hub of the west’, Dubbo’s population has steadily expanded since then,...
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Brothers David and Matt Dengate head up the engineering department at Queensland’s Tuff Trailers. Over the last 15 years they have relished the challenges and rewards of providing new and innovative designs and patented solutions for Tuff’s valued customers. David and...
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Delarue Truck Repairs at Riverstone in western Sydney has specialised in tipper body and trailer manufacture, repairs and modifications for more than 40 years. Company founder, Russell Delarue, reflects on his time in the industry. Now 66 years young, Russell Delarue...
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Starting as an apprentice motor mechanic, Barry Noble has risen through the ranks over the years and describes the plethora of safety features in modern trucks as the biggest change during his time in the industry. Barry Noble grew up on a farm near the small country... 