Owner Driver

Owner/Driver is the biggest circulation truck publication in Australia due to the complete information mix (covering news, people and technical issues), with a broad spread of new and used trucks, parts and service and trucking jobs and TBM's own distribution system using our own long standing distributors across Australia. Owner/Driver is popular because it makes the effort to move around Australia. Monthly, it continues to follow its initial creed 'Dedicated to the success of the person behind the wheel'.

Owner Driver

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Accident study’s bitter sweet outcome • Report reveals major NTI-insured heavy vehicle losses down but driver error and fatalities up

NatRoad cancels 2020 conference • NatRoad has been forced to pull the pin on this year’s conference, which was due to be held at the end of August

Casino Truck Show off until 2021

Safety upgrades for Picton Road • Median barriers to reduce risk of head-on crashes along the notorious NSW arterial

Digital reach + engagement soar • Decision makers flock to Bauer Media Group’s transport industry websites in record numbers to keep up to date on important news – as well as to buy the latest trucks, trailers and other parts and accessories for sale

Owner//Driver magazine boosts reach

DIGGING FOR A LIVING • The purchase of a new Hino 500 Series Wide Cab is proof that evergreen owner-operator Kevin Clark has no plans to retire just yet; he’s more intent on keeping involved in the family business and hitting the 100 mark.

Raising our standards • The trucks keep rolling through the pandemic but some drivers are doing it tougher than others

ROADTRAIN WISDOM IN THE WEST • American truck or European truck? It’s a tough question with an answer dependant on many factors, from stark facts and figures to powerful personal preferences, and everything in between. However, for Perth-based Warners Transport & Distribution, the most powerful preference comes from the facts and figures that continue to give Scania a distinct edge.

Getting home safely • Truck drivers and police officers have at least one thing in common – expecting to arrive home safely

Road User Charge relief for industry • The Federal Government has received widespread praise for taking action to support freight operators during the COVID-19 pandemic

Delivering to Australia • The transport industry is receiving mostly positive recognition for its role in keeping Australia moving

Prioritising your health • For safety’s sake, maintaining good physical health must be at the top of every driver’s checklist

FRUIT OF THEIR EFFORTS • Frank and Christine Commisso have been through the tough times, but their hard work has paid off for the family, resulting in the addition of a stunning Kenworth T909.

ROAD WARRIOR RETURNS • One of the leading forces in the heavy logistics fleet sector, Daysworth International has now entered the Australian truck manufacturing market. Breathing new air into the Diamond Reo brand, which was once considered the world’s toughest truck, father-and-son duo Ivan Vodanovich and Ivan Vodanovich Jr are excited about the new venture and the latest range of products

30-day payment fiasco • Slow payers are benefitting from the COVID-19 crisis

Mixed bag of tricks • A diverse range of indie releases stand out this month

Optimising immunity • Now, more than ever, good nutrition is imperative in optimising your immune function

TWU digs in on minimum wage • The union offers a counter-argument to NatRoad Award freeze statement

DAF’S QUALITY PARTS SUPPORT • PACCAR Parts is supporting the brand new DAF XF and CF trucks with a comprehensive range of DAF Genuine parts across its extensive dealer network and...