The Brisbane Truck Show is now kicking off and runs from May 13 to 16 with around 300 exhibitors filling the venue across all three levels of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The event is hosted by Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA), the national association representing manufacturers and suppliers of heavy vehicles and their components, equipment and technology.
HVIA chief executive Todd Hacking says it’s “such an important occasion for the industry to get together”.
“It is a reward for the incredible job that has been done keeping Australia moving over the last eighteen months through drought, bushfires and the pandemic.
“I know I speak for all of our exhibitors when I say that we cannot wait to welcome trucking operators to Brisbane,” he says.
“The show attracts visitors from the length and breadth of the country representing the pillars of Australian industry – agriculture, construction, mining, retail and of course, freight and logistics.
“Our exhibitors do an extraordinary job of raising the bar every show, and I don’t think this year will be any different.
“There will be a fantastic array of product on display from the very latest trucks and innovative trailer designs, to components, equipment and ground-breaking technology solutions.
“But what I really enjoy is seeing old mates catching up, sharing knowledge, fellowship and banter, and I think this year we all need that more than ever before,” Hacking says.
So what’s on for 2021? Here are some of the stories related to this year’s event:
Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week gets Govt support
The Queensland Government is putting its weight behind 2021 Australian Heavy Vehicle Industry Week and the events under its umbrella, all taking place in Brisbane in May.
Freightliner Cascadia reveals high-definition digital dashboard
Freightliner is revealing a new-look digital dashboard for its Cascadia conventional truck at the Brisbane Truck Show.
Fuso Fighter Euro 6 takes to the stage
Fuso will present an upgraded medium duty Fighter with Euro 6 emission technology at the Brisbane Truck Show from May 13 to 16.
2021 Diversity Champions to be announced
Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Association will be announcing its 2021 Diversity Champions at the Brisbane Truck Show.
Total Oil Australia geared up for its first Brisbane Truck Show
Total Oil Australia, a division of energy giant Total, will exhibit for the first time at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show. The company will be showcasing its range of heavy-duty vehicle products including engine oils, automatic and manual transmission oils, axle oils, brake fluid, coolants and other related products.
Detroit’s truck show line-up to feature its most powerful engine yet
Detroit’s engine line-up for this week’s Brisbane Truck Show is highlighting the brand’s present and future offerings. This includes its DD15 stalwart which is soon to be joined by its most powerful engine yet, the DD16.
Brisbane debut for Fuso Shogun 360
Fuso is set to launch a new heavy rigid Shogun model at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show.
SEA Electric’s e-truck range at Brisbane Truck Show
Five different trucks in various configurations will be displayed by SEA Electric at the Brisbane Truck Show.
Fuso eCanter passes the test
The all-electric Fuso eCanter will be on display at the show following its comprehensive local testing programme ahead of its Australian launch.
MAN set for Brisbane Truck Show
MAN Truck and Bus will showcase its extensive product portfolio including the powerful TGX 640hp 6×4 PerformanceLine with the spacious XXL cab, the premium 13-litre TGX 540hp 6×4 with an XLX cab, and the medium-duty 320hp 6×4.
Western Star to unveil special tribute
Western Star Trucks will showcase two of its most popular trucks, a 4800 and a 4900, at the Brisbane Truck Show.
IVECO to display new dual control Eurocargo range
IVECO is targeting a growing market for smaller waste removal trucks by expanding its medium duty Eurocargo range with the addition of a new dual control variant.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches Level 2 automation programme
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is set to launch an Australian and New Zealand validation programme for an Actros that can help steer itself.
HELLA Australia in the spotlight
HELLA Australia returns to the Brisbane Truck Show in 2021 with a state-of-the-art array of signal and forward lighting solutions for truck and trailer manufacturers and operators.
*Go to brisbanetruckshow.com.au for more informaiton.
