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This week: a reminder from R U OK? Day to prioritise mental health on the road; Kenworth AEB retrofits help older rigs meet todays safety expectations; Euro 6 emissions rules arrive from November—check specs and delivery timing; and finance conditions continue to ease after mid‑year rate cuts, making it a good moment to refresh quotes and line up pre‑approval. Practical tips focus on planning cash flow, comparing lenders, and choosing flexible repayment options. Visit truck‑loans.com.au for more.
EPISODE 687 | Truck Loans Australia Weekly Trucking and Transport News | Tue, 16th Sep 2025
18 Sep 2025 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to Truck Loans Australia Weekly Trucking and Transport News, Im Paige Estritori, and its Monday, 15 September 2025.
First up, last Thursday was R U OK? Day, the national mental health check‑in. Its a timely reminder for drivers, schedulers and owners to build in real breaks and talk early if the pressures mounting. Healthier teams drive safer fleets and steadier cash flow. If youre planning a new truck or equipment purchase, factor downtime into your numbers and look at repayment options that give you breathing room.
Next up, safety tech you can retrofit. Paccar Parts now offers an autonomous emergency braking upgrade for many earlier‑model Kenworths, aligning older rigs with current ADR requirements. Its about avoiding nose‑to‑tail incidents and meeting tender specs that increasingly ask for AEB. When weighing up retrofit versus replacement, compare the total cost and see which option fits your work and cash flow—finance can spread the upgrade without tying up working capital.
Meanwhile, Euro 6 emissions rules kick in from November this year. Makers have been rolling out compliant models since Brisbane Truck Show, but the deadline matters if youre ordering now or taking delivery later in 2025. Check your spec sheets, AdBlue and after‑treatment needs, and confirm delivery timing. If an upgrade is on the cards, use a broker to compare lenders and structure repayments around seasonal revenue.
And to finance settings: after mid‑year rate cuts, the cash rate is now below four per cent and inflation has been tracking within the Reserve Banks target band. Borrowing conditions arent back to the boom years, but theyre noticeably easier than late last year. If youve been holding off on a replacement prime mover, trailer set or a second rigid, its a good time to refresh quotes, look at fixed versus variable, and get a quick pre‑approval in place so you can move when the right truck shows up.
Thats the wrap for this week. For lender comparisons, flexible terms, and a simple application process, head to truck‑loans.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—stay safe, rest well, and Ill catch you next week.
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