B-doubles now carry more road freight than any other truck combination. Hard to believe but it is only 25 years since the first B-double was granted a permit in the Eastern States, the Murray Goulburn B-double. Just 24 months earlier, Western Australia had granted permits to two operators to carry shipping containers on B-doubles from Perth to Fremantle, the first B-doubles in Australia.
The first decade of B-doubles in Australia has been documented by the person widely called the “Father of B-doubles” in Australia, Bob Pearson.
The history comprises more than 100 pages, and details the introduction of B-doubles in all Australian States. Many historical photographs are included. Twelve months of research went into the history.
All profits from the sale of the history will be donated to the Australian Transport History Library to be established within the Victorian Transport Association.
Be amongst the first to read this entralling history.
Copies are available for purchase now, simply click here to download the order form.
The history includes quotes and anecdotes from influential people and outlines the media opposition of the day. Included are important historical industry articles.
B-doubles now carry more road freight than any other truck combination. Hard to believe but it is only 25 years since the first B-double was granted a permit in the Eastern States, the Murray Goulburn B-double. Just 24 months earlier, Western Australia had granted permits to two operators to carry shipping containers on B-doubles from Perth to Fremantle, the first B-doubles in Australia.
The first decade of B-doubles in Australia has been documented by the person widely called the “Father of B-doubles” in Australia, Bob Pearson.
The history comprises more than 100 pages, and details the introduction of B-doubles in all Australian States. Many historical photographs are included. Twelve months of research went into the history.
All profits from the sale of the history will be donated to the Australian Transport History Library to be established within the Victorian Transport Association.
Be amongst the first to read this entralling history.
Copies are available for purchase now, simply click here to download the order form.
The history includes quotes and anecdotes from influential people and outlines the media opposition of the day. Included are important historical industry articles.