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Road know-how
Fuel-saving tips, fatigue rules and practical advice for Australian truck drivers.
4 entries · 17 min total
Entries from 20 July 2026
- 4 min
How to find the cheapest petrol near you in Australia
Price cycles, E10 vs 91, and live price maps, a practical guide for everyday drivers who want to stop overpaying at the bowser.
- 4 min
Rideshare fuel costs: tracking your real cost per kilometre
For rideshare and delivery drivers, the pump price isn't the number that matters; cost per km is. Here's how to track it, and your net, for tax time.
Entries from 13 July 2026
- 4 min
7 ways truckies save on diesel in Australia
Small habits that add up to real money over a year on the road, from timing the price cycle to using live price maps.
- 5 min
HVNL fatigue rules, in plain English
Standard hours, work and rest, and how to plan your breaks around rest areas, a quick refresher for heavy-vehicle drivers.