Australian road trains are gigantic trucking rigs consisting of a tractor, often referred to as a prime mover, and up to four standard trailers. These behemoths can measure up to 176 feet long (53.5 ...

Your average pickup truck might be able to tow a few tons, but a semi-truck can tow close to 30. A train car, though, is another order of magnitude heavier still, with some exceeding 150 tons. Using, ...

Truck maker Scania reveals partnership with Fortescue to develop SAE Level 4 tech for road trains used in the mining industry. Heavy-duty trucks, including semis, are now seeing a wave of automation ...

Western Australia's transport industry is calling on the WA government to follow South Australia's lead in reforming its heavy vehicle licensing system, amid a "surge" in the number of road trains ...