Australian Road Trains: An Aussie Trucker Tells the Real Story
2024年4月16日 · Australian road trains are a fascinating configuration. They are the behemoth, big rig trucks and trailers which haul freight in the wild Australian Outback. These trucks are literally the REAL BAD BOYS of trucks!
Driving A Road Train - Highway Truck Driving School
2020年4月1日 · Road trains are used to lug heavy loads in remote areas around Australia. They are only permitted on specific roads and these roads are usually found at a considerable distance out of towns and cities. To get heavy cargo transported to remote areas, road trains are the most cost-effective option.
The Kings of the Road in the Outback | Payless Truck Driving
2023年2月15日 · In Australia, different types of road trains cater to different load capacities and lengths. Doubles are the most basic type, and as the name suggests, they consist of two trailers. Triples, on the other hand, consist of three trailers, and AB quads are B double trucks that carry two additional trailers.
Truck Driving in Australia - Road-Trains And Their Complex Rules
2023年2月21日 · There’s regulations for everything: the number of hours you can drive, truck length, maximum payload and much more.
AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRAINS – KINGS OF THE ROAD IN THE OUTBACK OF AUSTRALIA
what is an australian road train? Road trains are well known as the world’s longest trucks, accustomed to heavy hauling trucking. Since the Outback is very barren, most freight travels by road and the Australian road trains are designed as the best way to transfer freight.
Road Trains in Australia: Length, Specifications, and Unique ...
2024年10月3日 · Road trains in Australia can reach lengths of up to 53.5 meters (175 feet) or more. The average length typically ranges between 30 to 40 meters (98 to 131 feet). These vehicles consist of a combination of a prime mover and multiple trailers, allowing for the transportation of large quantities of goods across long distances.
The Road Trains of Australia: A Rugged Journey
2024年2月29日 · The trucking industry in Australia is one of determination and grit, where men and women wage a constant battle against distance, heat, and time. These road trains, extending up to 53.5 meters in length, are the lifeline that delivers goods and sustenance to the farthest reaches of the land down under.
Australian Road Trains - Kings Of The Outback Roads
Road trains are an integral part of the Australian Outback, just like kangaroos, red dust and endless horizons. The latter can be found in all parts of Australia, but the serious roadtrains, the ones with three or more trailers, are restricted to the Australian Outback regions .
Truck Driving In Australia: Road Trains and More
2013年5月13日 · The road train is the king of the road in Australia. A typical Australian road train carries a load of 120 tons spread over three, 44-foot trailers. Some of the road trains come with six or even more trailers. It can be generalized that most truckie’s in Australia aspire to drive one of these road monsters cross country in their career. To ...
The Mighty Road Trains: Hauling Australia's Freight Across Vast ...
2023年11月10日 · Australian road train trucks are large trucks used for hauling goods and materials across long distances in the vast and remote areas of Australia. They are comprised of one or more trailers attached to a prime mover truck and can extend up to 53.5 meters in length and carry significant cargo loads.