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MERCHANDISE ON SHOW
Souvenir Showcase
Cool collectibles and merchandise will be the centrepiece of an all-new display at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show
For the first time, the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show will feature a dedicated new Merchandise Zone bringing together popular displays previously scattered throughout the venue. On display will be Mack Trucks’ popular range of shirts and jackets, caps and hats, bags, stubby coolers, key chains and more; NXT Journey’s ever-expanding array of Australian-made truckie bags; and even an exclusive new range of souvenir
Brisbane Truck Show paraphernalia. Anchoring the precinct, conveniently located on the Mezzanine Level right above the main entrance at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, will be Drake Collectibles’ 1:50 scale die-cast truck and trailer model display, consistently among the most popular exhibits at previous shows.
And avid diecast collectors are in for a real treat in 2023, with the company set to take the wraps off possibly three new model releases at the show – complemented by some “special guest appearances”, teases Bruce Hay, who has managed the highly successful division of The Drake Group since it was founded in 2010 in response to customer frustrations about the lack of proper die-cast models of Australian trucks and trailers.
The stand will also feature recent model releases. Despite the ripple effects of COVID-19 putting model production 11 months behind schedule, Hay says Drake Collectibles has still managed to unveil eight
Above: Drake Collectibles’ 1988 Bicentennial Mack Super-Liner was named ‘Model of the Year’ by Cranes Etc Below: The Drake Collectibles 2019 show stand
Left: The new merchandise zone will be complemented by merchandise displays at other key stands. Right: Popular trucker Yogi Kendall checks out the NXT Journey gear at the 2019 show
new Kenworth K200s, nine new C509s and one stunning Kenworth T900 Legend in 2022.
Possibly the standout release so far in 2022, he adds, was the Mactrans Heavy Haulage ‘Stop DV’ Kenworth K200, a stunning truck carrying a powerful message relating to domestic violence against women.
Another popular release in recent years, Hay says, was the 1988 Bicentennial Mack Super-Liner, which in 2021 was awarded the prestigious ‘Model of the Year’ by Cranes Etc, which boasts a following of over 220,000 collectors throughout the world via its website and social media pages.
“All the new releases were very popular with the collector’s market throughout the world and the good news is, there are more to come in the future,” he says.
Hay notes the replica model trucks and trailers are a great alternative for the thousands of Brisbane Truck Show attendees who admire the vehicles on display.
“Australians love their trucks. They love their Kenworths, they love their Macks. So, they see all these trucks, they see all these trailers, and while they can’t take the real one home, they can take something in miniature home.
“The collectability of them is very high; it’s sort of contagious. They start with one, they end up with two, and before you know it, they’ve got a cabinet, maybe two cabinets or three cabinets. It’s phenomenal,” he says.
Complementing the new zone will be merchandise displays at key exhibitors’ stands, including the always popular PACCAR stand.
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Heritage Haulers
Following its huge popularity in 2021, the Heritage Truck Association Australia will stage its big annual classic truck show at its traditional home of Rocklea Showgrounds on the weekend of the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show
Cool classic trucks will again be a feature of the Brisbane Truck Show, with the Heritage Truck Association Australia (HTAA) planning to stage its big annual event on the weekend of May 20-21, 2023 at Rocklea Showgrounds.
HTAA’s Michelle Wilkie says the association is hoping to once again see the showground at capacity, filled with all different makes and models of trucks, tractors, cars, utes and machines. The showgrounds are just 15 minutes’ drive from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).
The return to the Rocklea Showgrounds follows the committee’s difficult decision to cancel HTAA’s annual show in 2021 for the second year running due to COVID restrictions – but one that ultimately had a silver lining with a “once-in-a-lifetime” offer to display a number of its members’ vehicles in a
The 1971 MercedesBenz 1418 LS
prominent location on the ground floor of the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show.
In what turned out to be among the most popular exhibitions at the event, members displayed 12 classics: a 1946 Ford Jailbar ‘Roxanne’ painstakingly restored by show partner NTI, a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster, a 1954 International AR110, a 1962 Mack H673 ST, a 1970 International Loadstar, a 1971 Mercedes Benz 1418 LS, a 1972 AEC Marshal, a 1973 Kenworth W924, a 1975 Bedford KMR/XT5, a 1975 International D1310, a 1978 International 3070B, and a 1986 Kenworth W925 SAR.
“It was certainly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our club to be an exhibitor at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show. The amount of interest from other exhibitors and the public in the heritage truck display was wonderful to see and gave another dimension to the show,” Wilkie says.
“Being a first-time exhibitor, the process was daunting at first but all went smoothly, from bump in to bump out and everything in between.”
Wilkie says the exceptional response to the exhibition reflects an increase in interest in historic trucks in recent years, a trend also mirrored by steady growth in the number of trucks on show at its events as well as HTAA membership.
“These historic trucks are a piece of our history and if not restored, we will lose those pieces of history,” she says.
“There is a passion to keep the past alive for the men and women who started the transport industry, along with those wonderful hard-working old trucks that worked on not-so-good roads. Many travelled extraordinary distances on highways throughout Australia.
“Some of these vehicles have been lovingly restored to their original glory and create a spectacular display. There is a pride and passion by all members in their vehicles.”
Held on the third weekend in May every year at Rocklea Showgrounds, the annual event has
Clockwise from top: ‘75 Inter D1310, ‘70 Inter Loadstar, ‘73 Kenworth W924
Left: ‘54 Inter AR110; Right: ‘72 AEC Marshal
experienced strong growth in the volume of exhibitors showcasing their trucks, tractors, machinery and stationary engines.
At the last show in 2019, more than 200 trucks were on display and the showground was at full capacity, Wilkie says.
“On average we would see approximately 1,500 attendees through the gates each day,” she adds.
With a motto ‘Keeping Old Wheels Turning’, the HTAA was founded in 2002 when an ad was placed in The Courier Mail seeking interested parties to attend an inaugural meeting where the idea was floated to form a new club to promote the preservation of heritage trucks and associated memorabilia.
Clockwise from left: ‘72 AEC Marshal and ’70 Inter Loadstar, HTAA’s Bob Lace in front of the ‘75 Inter D1310, the ‘46 Ford Jailbar, and ‘78 Inter 3070B
The club kicked off with 13 foundation members and membership now sits at an impressive 470 financial members.
The first HTAA show was held on July 26, 2003 at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, before moving to Beenleigh Showgrounds in 2006, and on to Rocklea Showgrounds in 2013. This year’s rescheduled 2022 show was held on October 15-16 at Beaudesert Showgrounds.
The HTAA also stages club runs every month plus members attend other clubs’ events, including the Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Club at Wauchope, the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club, and Toowoomba & District Old Machinery Society.
Most recently, in August HTAA’s members attended the Queensland Air Museum at Caloundra on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, where trucks parked alongside old aircraft in the grounds, providing a rare treat for old machinery buffs!
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FACT SHEET NRSPP Heavy Vehicles Toolbox Talk
management
Loads alter characteristics of a vehicle, such as weight and centre of gravity. In turn, to stay safe on the road, driving and manoeuvring also require adaptations. Learning how to load, restrain and unload your load properly keeps you and those you are sharing the road with, safe.
The issue
Loading a vehicle inappropriately by overloading it, not securing the load properly or positioning the load incorrectly, can result in serious injuries to vehicle occupants or other road users [2]. It has a negative effect on the vehicle’s stability, steering and breaking performance, increasing the risk of road incidents, such as rollovers [3] . Simple and recurrent actions while driving, such as changes in speed, taking a steep road or turning a corner can cause the load to shift [2] . This requires checking load restraints before the journey starts, but also during each break. If not properly restrained, a light load is as likely to fall from the vehicle as a heavy load. The same ‘g’ forces are acting in both scenarios [4] . In 2020, around 4% of heavy vehicle incidents caused by driver error recorded load, load positioning and load restraint as the sub-cause [5] . Loading a vehicle is a complex task, and an initial training is not enough. Every load and every journey are different. Depending on the industry, different vehicles serve different purposes, and face particular challenges. Besides the general risk assessment protocol, if working with certain types of load, such as loose material or liquids, requires special risk assessment training [6] . Certified loading plans ensure compliance with loading performance standards. Given the specific characteristics different types of loads may have, parties in the Chain of Responsibility are recommended to provide such plans. Getting familiar with loading and unloading a vehicle can create a false sense of confidence by making us believe we do not need to pay as much attention as we did before — making us complacent. When trip distance is relatively short, it poses a higher risk as it can be wrongly assumed that some checks or requirements do not apply.
Recommendations for companies
According to the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) parties responsibilities include, but are not limited to the development of policies and procedures, the provision of training and refresher training as requires, and the purchase of suitable load restraint equipment, among others.
Know staff roles
Support and supervise your staff, know the roles each team member plays and the different types of vehicles they work with. Regular and targeted training sessions are crucial for the team to know the different requirements of various types of vehicles. 'Load manager'
Consider having a ‘load manager’, someone who knows specifically how to deal with different types of loads in various vehicles and supports driver training.
DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE
Complete process sporadically
Complete loading and unloading processes with drivers sporadically to identify possible challenges and issues. Follow current guidelines
Follow current guidelines when selecting the restraint system that works best for the type(s) of load your staff will be working with, and if possible, perform on-site testing [10] .
Provide equipment and training Develop Loading Plans
Provide appropriate equipment and training to enable drivers and other staff to follow safe loading and unloading protocols. For instance, schedule inspection/replacement for items that wear out, and train people who conduct the inspection to identify when items should be replaced. Develop loading plans to guide drivers. These plans should be used as a base framework, with minor changes depending on special requirements for individual scenarios. OVERVIEW ?
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Overview of package Toolbox Talks are an effective and costefficient way to communicate information and knowledge about driving safety, health and safety, and operational issues within a workplace. A Toolbox Talk should ideally take approximately 15-20 minutes. This Toolbox Talk Package is designed to provide Team Leaders/ Managers and Facilitators with the required resources and information to conduct a tool box safety talk about Are you okay to drive?, to a group of employees within the organisation.
?The package contains: • A generic overview of Toolbox Talk Discussion including a step by step process to assist team leaders/managers and facilitators to lead a tool box talk discussion • Aid for the promotion of discussion • Topic background information and fact sheet • Discussion prompt sheet • Participant attendance record sheet • Participant self-assessment sheet • Discussion review sheet • Are you okay to drive? poster • Supporting PowerPoint slides • Are you okay to drive? video
For more information contact Jerome.carslake@monash.edu or 0429 009 998 ?
Recommendations
Asking a simple question and starting a conversation with someone you know can have an immensely positive impact on their day, and potentially on their lives. There are resources that provide guidance and tools to take the first step and connect with your mates. These recommendations follow the guidelines and resources developed by R U OK? [6] .
Drivers: ? Know how to ask. Taking the first step to ask someone is not easy, but a conversation could change a life and there are resources that can help you do it. The 4 steps to remember are Ask, Listen, Encourage action, and Check in.
Know when to ask. If you notice some changes in what someone you know says or does, it might be a good moment to ask if they are OK. Signs like irritability, constant mood swings or going through a major lifechanging event, can indicate it is time to ask.
?Know the available resources. Take time to check the tips suggested by R U OK? They are simple, easy to follow and can make all the difference. There are even videos that walk you step by step through the process of getting you ready to ask a mate. Know where to access support. Acknowledge it may be difficult for the other person to talk about certain topics, situations, or feelings, so listen actively without judgement, and encourage taking action. Ask about strategies used to manage similar events in the past, or even share some relatable personal experience with empathy. Also, if expert help is needed know there are resources you can suggest. Companies:
Make resources accessible to your
staff. For instance, print a poster or have it on a screen in a high movement area.
Host an event and invite an
ambassador. Dedicating a specific time to learn about the importance of supporting each other with simple yet powerful conversations, shows all organisation members mental wellbeing is part of the company’s safety culture.
Be intentional in creating a work culture where staff feel safe, supported and encouraged to ask ‘are you OK?’.
Create different roles within training programs such as ‘chaplain’ or ‘peer support officer’, that staff members can take to receive specialised training and support the wellbeing of other staff members. This will build your staff’s skills to have courageous conversations [7] .
Consider arranging training for
your staff. There are specialised organisations that could support further training, for instance MHFA Australia [8]. As part of the community your company and staff can make a difference in all its members’ wellbeing.
?The content of this Toobox Talk may be found distressing. If you have been triggered or need support, you can call: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 Poster
The issue ?
Studies suggest around 45% of Australians will experience mental illness at some point in their lives, with 1 in 5 experiencing it every year [4] .
Mental health and mental illness are still a taboo topic in some industries, especially in maledominated ones. This stigma makes workers in road transport and logistics to be less likely to access mental health and wellbeing services and resources [3] .
Simple questions can lead to powerful conversations and real connections
Drivers:
?Know how to ask.
Know when to ask.
Know the available resources.
Know where to access support.
Companies:
Make resources accessible to your staff.
Host an event and invite an ambassador.
Be intentional in creating a work culture where staff feel safe and encouraged to ask ‘are you OK?’.
?Incorporate training that builds your staff’s skills to have courageous conversations [7] .
Recommendations i
Drivers:
Identify what areas in your life you can improve by making small changes. Fitness is achieved in the long-term with selfawareness and healthy habits, just like good performance is created one day at a time with daily small decisions [8] .
Physical exercise is an excellent way to keep your mind and body healthy. In the long-term it prevents chronic diseases and in the short-term it can boost your energy and mood. It does not have to be a long session, 10 minutes can make the difference. Identify the activity you enjoy the most and look for ways to integrate it to your routine [9] .
Regular health checks are crucial to identify health issues and can be lifesaving. Make sure your fitness and performance plans include them.
Risky behaviours and habits can affect your short and long-term professional plans. Lack of sleep, unhealthy food choices and skipping breaks have compounding effects on your wellbeing. Commit to making safe and healthy choices today. Start by taking advantage of your break [11] .
Have in mind repetitive movements or cumulative injury can have a long-term impact on your ability to drive. Identify risks in your activities and discuss them with your manager. Bad habits, such as bad posture or jumping from the vehicle, can turn into chronical conditions. And diagnosis usually come at an advanced stage. Focus on creating healthy physician and mental habits.
Before you start your journey do a brief self-assessment to be aware of where your mind is at. Both positive and negative emotions can affect our driving. To deal with these emotions take a deep breath, go through your thoughts or journal them [6] [10]. This will help you stay focused on the road.
If you require prescription medicines, discuss it with your GP and pharmacist, and make sure mention your profession
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overview
Overview of Package
Toolbox Talks are an effective and cost-efficient way to communicate information and knowledge about driving safety, health and safety, and operational issues within a workplace. A Toolbox Talk should ideally take approximately 15-20 minutes. This Toolbox Talk Package is designed to provide Team Leaders/Managers and Facilitators with the required resources and information to conduct a Toolbox safety talk about fitness for duty, to a group of employees within the organisation. The package contains: • A generic overview of Toolbox Talk Discussion including a step by step process to assist team leaders/managers and facilitators to lead a
Toolbox talk discussion • Aid for the promotion of discussion • Topic background information and fact sheet • Discussion prompt sheet • Participant attendance record sheet • Participant self-assessment sheet • Discussion review sheet • Fitness for duty poster • Supporting PowerPoint slides • Fitness for duty video
For more information contact Jerome.carslake@monash.edu or 04 2900 9998
poster
A recent study of Australian truck drivers found...
75% reported having a diagnosis of a physical medical condition [1]
23% reported diagnosis of a mental health condition [1] 70% do not follow a healthy and balanced
diet [1] 51% do not meet physical activity guidelines [1]
Fitness and performance are achieved one good habit at a time.
drivers i
If you require prescription medicines, discuss it with your GP and pharmacist [4] .
companies i
Train staff about the possible impacts prescribed drugs can have on their abilities.
Identify what physical activity you enjoy the most and look for ways to integrate it to your routine [9] .
Do a brief self-assessment before you start your journey to be aware of where your mind is at. ! ! Commit to making safe and healthy choices today. Start by taking advantage of your break !
[11] . Be mindful of the impact work related aspects, have on drivers’ mental and physical health [1] .
Consider the adoption of non-financial types of incentives that contribute to job and life satisfaction [14] .
Create a safety culture that encourages personnel to present health issues and questions knowing they can get guidance [16] .
Identify what areas in your life you can improve by making small changes. Fitness for duty is not determined exclusively with an entrance exam. Develop wellbeing programs that include periodic check-ups.
Eat Treats
A local’s inside view of the best restaurants and eateries to visit in the River City while at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show, from pub-grub to fine-dining
Not only is South Bank the home of the Brisbane Truck Show, but it is also home to some of the best restaurants and eateries the River City has to offer. Leave the roadhouse hotbox behind and instead tick off a few of our favourite restaurants this Brisbane
Truck Show.
Otto, South Bank
Simply put, Otto is one of Brisbane’s most divine fine-dining restaurants. A masterclass in modern Italian cuisine, this riverfront dining spot is all about simplicity and amazing ingredients and is only up the street from the show. Otto is at the forefront of the Brisbane culinary scene and has the awards to prove it, with recent gongs including Best Queensland Wine List by Gourmet Traveller Wine, as well as Wine List of the Year, Two Hats at the Australian Good Food Awards 2019 and Best Italian Restaurant QLD in the Delicious 100 2019. If you’re a classy trucker, and looking for the best Brisbane has to offer, Head Chef Will Cowper’s seasonal and produce-driven menu will certainly have you licking your lips.
El Camino Cantina, South Bank
It doesn’t get better than chomping down Tex-Mex staples like tacos, burritos and fajitas and then washing them down with a refreshing margarita at El Camino Cantina. El Camino is Tex-Mex done fun, a huge 510-seater restaurant just off the South Bank foreshore, offering some of the best Tex-Mex food in Brisbane. The food is well-priced, but it’s the electric atmosphere that completes El Camino, that’s right … it has a top DJ club upstairs called Hotel Diablo.
Aquitaine Brasserie, South Bank
If you’re looking for indulgence, then say hello to one of Brisbane’s most decorated French
Otto is among Brisbane’s top fine-dining restaurants
restaurants, Aquitaine. Located at River Quay, Aquitaine is well worth the short stroll through the South Bank Parklands from the Brisbane Truck Show. Aquitaine boasts wonderful riverfront views and authentic French dishes inspired by the L’Aquitaine region of south-west France. The restaurant prides itself on creating a menu made from quality produce and pairs this food with a fantastic wine list. A must-do, one of South Bank’s best eateries.
Julius Pizzeria, Fish Lane
You aren’t a pizza lover if you haven’t been to Julius Pizzeria. This is arguably the best pizza joint in Brisbane, perhaps Queensland, and the proof is simply in the … pizza. You can find Julius tucked away down Fish Lane, South Brisbane’s
Clockwise from left: El Camino; Aquitaine; and Fish Lane
bustling ‘foodie’ precinct, just a few hundred metres up the street from the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, home of the Brisbane Truck Show. You won’t find a ‘top pizza ’ list without Julius on it, and its popularity among foodies makes it a tough place to get a table at. If you’re lucky or even organised, book a table in advance, if not, a takeaway will do just fine. A local gem.
Chu The Phat, Fish Lane
Chu The Phat is one of the hottest spots to eat in Brisbane right now. Again, another restaurant attached to the trendy Fish Lane precinct, Chu The Phat takes Asian street food and wraps it up in a contemporary bow. This spacious 300-seater venue has atmosphere coming out of its ears and is best experienced with a group of friends or colleagues while feasting on the incredible banquets or the much-loved dumplings. With an amazing vibe, fantastic food and cocktails, Chu The Phat will have you longing for a trip to Hong Kong or Singapore for more. Chu The Phat is the younger sibling to the iconic Madame Wu restaurant, which we also highly recommend!
Bacchus, South Bank
After a nearly two-year hiatus during the COVID pandemic, Bacchus — one of Brisbane’s swankiest fine-dining restaurants — hit the ground running when it reopened in 2022. A new executive chef, a
new menu and a thirst to pick up where it left off should mean Bacchus is a ‘must-go’ restaurant when here for the Brisbane Truck Show. The award-winning restaurant is rightly named after the god of wine, Bacchus, which seems fair considering its whopping 600-bottle wine list. If you aren’t into wine, that’s fine, just take in the decadent meals this celebrated restaurant is serving up. You can’t miss it. Its home is in the Rydges Hotel, right next door to the Brisbane Truck Show – with caviar available for you lavish truck drivers! A reminder to all you truckies, Bacchus has a smart casual dress code, so ditch the flip flops and ruggers for enclosed shoes and some nice trousers.
Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant, South Bank
Situated across the road from the South Bank Parklands on Grey Street is Ahmet’s Turkish Restaurant, a veteran of the South Bank food scene. Ahmet’s is one of the great feeds in Brisbane, let alone Turkish cuisine. Breathe in the spices and Middle Eastern culture, marvel at the vibrant rubs, and bop along to the Turkish music. It’s all part of the experience, preferably with a group of friends or colleagues. A restaurant you will go back to again and again.
Billykart, West End
Take a short walk or Uber ride from the Brisbane Truck Show to the neighbouring suburb of West End, and you’ll find the laid-back, but impressive
Ahmet’s is one of the great feeds in Brisbane
Honourable mentions
Brooklyn Depot (South Bank)
Ripper burger joint
Plough Inn (South Bank)
Quality pub feed at a historical pub
Charming Squire (South Bank)
Gastro pub feed, a great night out
Gnocchi Brothers (South Bank)
Delicious gnocchi at great prices
Olé (South Bank)
A Spanish marvel, best tapas in South Bank
Billykart. West End is Brisbane’s cultural hub and is renowned for its amazing eateries, and Billykart stacks up as one of the best in this part of the world. Billykart is the brainchild of worldrenowned chef, Ben O’Donoghue, so that laid-back environment isn’t taking any shortcuts. It’s sort of an institution in West End and is one of the best breakfast cafes and dining restaurants in town.
Pig ’N’ Whistle, West End
The South Bank area has some of Brisbane’s best restaurants, and while we love fine dining, sometimes you just want a chicken parmy and a beer while watching some footy. If this is you, then the Pig & Whistle is your destination. Situated on the corner of Melbourne and Merivale streets and just to the rear of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Pig ’N’ Whistle is as close to a cosy-styled British pub as you can get here in Brisbane. Here you’ll be served pub classics like burgers, steaks, and beef and Guinness pie. It isn’t fancy, but it’s delicious and best with a cold pint.
