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The joy of data A study released earlier this year found that supply chains were suffering from limited access to real-time freight data which inflated delivery delays.

Woolworths, Nestle and Toll Group contributed to data sharing trials in a bid to improve the country’s supply chains.

Applied research centre, iMOVE, along with the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics and GS1 Australia released their findings which is set to assist the Australian Government in setting up the National Freight Data Hub. The study comprised three components including two pilot trials involving Toll, Nestle, Woolworths and Infrabuild and a third pilot that dealt with data aggregation through GS1 Australia.

Each of the trials sought to identify matching unique consignment information across partner supply chain management systems while verifying how this could be shared on different systems in real-time.

Although the trials were cut short by Covid-19, the early findings revealed that real-time freight consignment data is not currently shared across the supply chain and supply chain operators noted this impacted their ability to respond to disruptions.

The report concluded that the multiplicity of standards and systems in use across industry made it difficult for project participants to reconcile and match related consignment records across different systems.

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Interestingly, the inability to link information across supply chain partners resulted in significant re-keying of the same information multiple times across the supply chain, increasing costs and reducing efficiency.

An increase in digitalisation can reportedly assist improved visibility of freight consignments and interoperability between supply chain partners and reduce administrative burden for small operators.

Why is this important? The Federal Government has committed, at the time of writing, $8.5 million to fund projects it considers enhances the collection of freight data across the nation as it settles the design of a National Freight Data Hub. iMove Director, Ian Christensen, said aggregating real operational data from the freight industry will achieve more informed decisions on new infrastructure and better freight policy.

The Government – Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, and Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buccholz – agree that sharing real-time freight data will ensure freight is moving efficiently with fewer errors and delays.

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February 2021 10 Industry News

The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

28 Economy The Australian infrastructure sector responded well to the challenges of Covid-19 according to the latest report from national advisor, Infrastructure Australia.

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30 Moving Floor A comprehensive look at moving floor systems in action across Australia.

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36 Trailer Builder Transport and logistics provider, Hi-Trans Express, has announced its intention to become carbon-neutral by 2025. Working with long-term and valued partner Vawdrey, the company is showcasing its commitment to this initiative with a new batch of Vawdrey B-doubles featuring ‘green’ graphics on the curtains.

38 Weighing Systems Smart Truck Solutions and Airtec Corporation showcase their latest type-approved weighing systems for the heavy vehicle market.

42 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and componentry.

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52 Industry Leaders Kate Thurston, and husband, Steve Thurston, are a driving force behind Walgett based rural trucking operation Thurston’s Transport.

54 Industry Icon Starting as a cadet draftsman at a Queensland cement works in the early 1960s, Graham Weatherhog subsequently moved into truck body and trailer building.

56 Fleet of the Month Since opening its first branch in Brisbane 28 years ago, Bidfood Australia has achieved significant growth and become a major national player in the food service industry.

57 World Map Brazil’s Randon Group leverages a strong heritage of 71 years and balances that wisdom with the dynamic energy of a young, modern enterprise.

58 What’s On

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NEWS

Toll’s port investment achieves greater energy efficiencies

Toll is playing its part in improving Tasmania’s transport infrastructure.

Transport and logistics company, Toll

according to Toll Group Executive General

substation and cable dispenser, and a

Group, has committed to energy-efficient

Manager Tasmania and Shipping, Steven

high voltage 11 kV power system for

infrastructure at the Port of Burnie.

Borg, made commercial and environmental

Toll’s terminal which has been designed

The company’s adoption of Shore

sense with the switch to grid power

and delivered in collaboration with

Power Technology has been officially

expected to see the two vessel’s combined

TasNetworks and TasPorts. The new

commissioned following a series of final

greenhouse gas emissions reduced by more

power system will also have the added

operational tests and regulatory checks.

than 5,500 tonnes per year and some

benefit of increasing terminal refrigerated

The project, part of Toll’s investment to

2,000 tonnes of diesel saved.

container capacity whilst improving overall

upgrade the wharf and terminal facilities

“Investment in our key infrastructure,

environmental impact.

at the port, is reported to be an Australian

like this project, ensures we’re able

The new shore power system has been

first and will see Toll’s flagship vessels draw

to deliver for our customers and

developed in collaboration between Vessel

clean power from the state’s green energy

support communities in an even

system providers Kongsberg Maritime

grid while docked, limiting the need

more efficient and most importantly

Norway and WE Tech Solutions Finland

for diesel generators.

sustainable way,” said Borg.

and Quay side providers Siemens Australia/

The new technology and infrastructure,

The new infrastructure includes a new

Germany and Cavotec Australia.

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NEWS

Bec Coleman: Giving back to the industry she loves Bec Coleman and Gavin Hill.

Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers

Operating Officer with the Livestock Bulk

Kaitlin 10, and Chevy 7 and in her spare

Association (LBRCA) COO and active

and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA)

time enjoys joining with her partner Wade

member of Transport Women Australia

helping members operating in rural and

in getting the family outdoors, boating and

Limited (TWAL), Bec Coleman, has a rich

regional NSW resolve challenges in their

freshwater fishing.

history in the road transport industry

transport businesses,” said Coleman.

“I would recommend the heavy vehicle

stretching back seven years.

“I loved my work, and the passion to

industry to anyone who would like to put

Coleman entered the trucking industry

support our hardworking industry grew –

in and get out a lot from their work, with

as an Office Manager with the Australian

and continues to grow.”

everyone equally suited for this industry,”

Livestock and Rural Transporters Association

Coleman said she’s had many memorable

she said.

(ALRTA) in 2014, following a seven-year

moments in the industry, with such a

TWAL Chair, Jacquelene Brotherton,

stint managing a Registered Training

dynamic, welcoming group of people at the

commented that the TWAL only exists

Organisation (RTO) based in Queensland.

LBRCA and TWAL.

because of the efforts of hard-working

Her earlier career involved a six-year

“One special moment that stands out was

members like Coleman.

appointment with the Civil Aviation Safety

being provided an opportunity in 2018,

“We are so fortunate to have Bec Coleman

Authority (CASA) where she spent the first

by TWAL Chair Jacquelene Brotherton, to

on the TWAL team,” said Brotherton.

three years as Team Leader – Licensing,

present at the TWAL Conference and the

“At various times she has been our

and the subsequent three years as Business

Australian Gender Equality Council Forum,”

newsletter editor, our audio-visual

Analyst.

she said.

technician and she has represented us in a

“In 2015 I moved into the role of Chief

Coleman is a hands-on mum to Kayla 18,

number of other ways when necessary.”

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Northern Tasmania freight route work begins A $55 million project to provide a more

McCormack.

and more reliable.”

efficient route for freight vehicles travelling

“This is yet another example of the Australian

Member for Bass, Bridget Archer, said the

across Tasmania is underway.

Government continuing to roll out our $110

upgrade includes providing sealed shoulders,

Tasmanian construction company, Hazell Bros,

billion nationwide infrastructure pipeline,

which will make the road safer for use by

has started work on upgrading the Batman

supporting jobs and communities at a time

heavy vehicle operators.

Highway between East Tamar Highway

when it is needed the most.”

“The package will provide a faster and more

and the Batman Bridge. Site-set up and

Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and

efficient route for freight vehicles travelling

preliminary works have started, with major

Transport, Michael Ferguson, said the

between the industrial precinct of Bell Bay

construction expected to start in mid-January.

Northern Roads Package would create better

and the Bass Highway by upgrading sections

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

transport routes across Tasmania.

of the Batman Highway, Frankford Main Road

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

“The package will provide a more efficient

and Birralee Main Road,” she said.

Development, Michael McCormack, said

route for freight vehicles travelling between

“It will reduce freight traffic through central

the project would stimulate the surrounding

the industrial precinct of Bell Bay and the Bass

Launceston and operating costs for heavy

region’s economy.

Highway,” he said.

vehicle operators, while improving safety for

“We’re putting critical infrastructure first

“Upgrades to Batman Highway, Frankford

all road users travelling between the north-

and in the fast-lane with construction on

Main Road and Birralee Main Road will

east and north-west of the state.”

this project starting in January and to be

better accommodate heavy freight vehicles,

Work on the Batman Highway project is

fully completed by mid this year,” said

making freight transport in Tasmania safer

expected to be completed by mid-2021.

NEWS

Linfox adapts fleet for Marley

New Zealand firm invests in Linfox equipment.

Plastics manufacturing company, Marley New

accommodate pipes which can span up to 12

demand following Covid-19 lockdowns from

Zealand, has extended its Linfox partnership

metres in length.

March to May,” said Aliaxis Group Acting

to transport a range of goods for construction

“This commitment to understand Marley’s

CEO, Koen Sticker.

projects, roadwork sites and local plumbing

unique product and transport requirements

“Immediate measures were taken

and electrical retailers.

was rewarded in the two-year extension to an

globally and locally to protect our people,

Marley, part of the worldwide Aliaxis Group,

already longstanding alliance.”

secure our operations and safeguard our

has produced spouting, downpipes, building,

Aliaxis Group has a global workforce of about

financial position.

plumbing and electrical products since 1959.

16,000 employees and operates in more than

“We regained some momentum in May and

Linfox New Zealand Transport Manager, Mark

45 countries. The company is privately owned

June, resulting in encouraging H1 results. This

Christian, said the company invested in a

and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

difficult period demonstrated the strength of

diversified, fit-for-purpose fleet for Marley’s

The plastic piping system manufacturer

our people and I would like to thank each of

larger products.

reported revenue of €1,369.0 million, down

them for the high level of commitment they

“The new fleet includes three dedicated

13.2 per cent, and net profit of €163.3 million,

have shown.”

side-curtain vehicles and three specialised

up 44.1 per cent, for the six months ended

According to the company’s 2019 annual

crane vehicles to transport products across the

30 June 2020.

report, Aliaxis generated revenue of

North Island,” he said.

“After a promising start early 2020, we were

€3.1 billion and reduced greenhouse

“Linfox also customised flat-bed trailers to

severely impacted by a significant drop in

gas emissions by nine per cent.

Industry honours Michael Apps Michael Apps, who made significant

transport,” said Petroccitto.

trucking industry regulations.

contributions to Australia’s heavy vehicle

“Despite battling illness recently he continued

Apps left the ATA in 2002 to join BIC.

industry, has passed away.

to push for solutions for the bus industry right

“His laugh and wit will be missed when

He was the Executive Director of Bus Industry

through the Covid disruption period.

we next sit down with the industry,”

Confederation (BIC).

“Michael was at helm of BIC for almost two

said Petroccitto.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO,

decades and before that the ATA [Australian

The NHVR sends its condolences to Michael’s

Sal Petroccitto, said Apps was a leader

Trucking Association], and in that time he was

wife Madonna and BIC members.

and advocate for a safer and more

a friend and sounding board for many of us.”

“Michael was a highly successful, top quality

productive bus industry.

Apps was a former ATA Deputy CEO.

and lovely bloke who will be sadly missed

“Right from the early days of the

He joined the ATA as Government Relations

by his many bus and trucking industry

NHVR, Michael was knocking on our

Manager in 1994 and reportedly pushed

friends and his massive contributions and

door with a strong agenda for reforms

successful reform of industry taxes and

friendships won’t be forgotten,” the ATA

across the bus industry and public

charges as well as changes to day-to-day

said in a statement.

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National infrastructure to receive $225B over four years News that national infrastructure will be

The Northern Territory is in third place with

a collaborative approach with industry to

boosted over the next four years by $225

$4.3 billion, South Australia in fourth place

planning for preservation of freight lands

billion has been welcomed by the Australian

with $13.4 billion, Tasmania is in fifth with

and corridors are key to a successful and

Logistics Council (ALC).

$3.89 billion.

functioning future economy,” said ALC

The commitment to infrastructure projects

Meanwhile, the results show both Queensland

CEO, Kirk Coningham. “Providing clarity

by state governments represents a record

and Western Australia ranked behind the

and security of the pipeline encourages

increase of 26 per cent from funds allocated

other states with $35.2 billion, and $10.95

investment. We applaud governments for

last year and comes to help offset the

billion respectively.

committing to this plan. As we start digging

economic downturn felt in the wake

“Combined, governments are pumping nearly

Australia out of recession, investment

of Covid-19.

$5 billion of infrastructure spend into the

in infrastructure and ensuring open

The 2020 Australian Infrastructure Budget

economy every month – that’s the equivalent

conversations and collaboration across

Monitor, released before Christmas by

of building one new Western Sydney Airport

ministries and governments in the future will

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia ranks

a month, every month, for 48 months,” said

be key. As has been amply demonstrated

jurisdictional infrastructure funding levels in

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia CEO,

throughout this crisis, we achieve great things

order of share of budget expenditure.

Adrian Dwyer.

working together. The benefits that were hard

For the third year running, NSW and Victoria

The ALC has since applauded the national

won during this challenging year, must be

are leading the national league tables with a

commitment to investment.

preserved and put to work as Australia grows

combined total spend of $153 billion.

“Investment in infrastructure combined with

its way out of a recession.”

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AusPost reports biggest month ever High volume parcel delivery is on track to become the new normal.

Postal service company, Australia Post,

grew strongly through 2020, and this

In December, online shopping growth,

delivered more than 52 million parcels during

reached a new level in December as millions

according to Australia Post, was up more

December, an increase of almost 20 per cent

of people chose to buy their Christmas gifts

than 42 per cent for the four days to

on the previous year.

online,” said Boys.

Cyber Monday compared to the same

This was the company’s biggest month to

“Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, social

period in 2019.

date in its 211 years of operation.

distancing and reduced domestic flights

“Australia Post staff should be congratulated

The strong growth in online continued into

coupled with significantly higher parcel

for the way they have risen to the challenge

December, with 19 days for the month where

volumes, meant that delivering Christmas

of unprecedented demand and delivered a

more than two million parcels were delivered

2020 for all Australians was always going to

record 52 million parcels during December,”

across the country. During the month over

be incredibly challenging.

said Minister for Communications,

21 million customers were also served at

“We prepared extensively, opening 60

Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts,

Australia Post’s more than 4000 Post Offices,

new or re-purposed facilities, adding

Paul Fletcher.

including regional and remote locations.

3000 vehicles and putting on additional

“This was in part made possible as a result

Making use of up to 20 dedicated freighters

dedicated planes, all to keep delivering for

of the regulatory relief approved by the

and additional cargo space on limited

our customers. 2700 posties undertook

Morrison Government in 2020, which

domestic passenger flights, Australia Post

additional training with over 2000

allowed Australia Post more operational

uplifted over 7400 tonnes of airfreight, up 76

transitioning to deliver parcels in vans and an

flexibility to meet community demand for

per cent when compared to the same month

extra 5000 people were recruited.

parcels and essential services.”

last year, including more than 490 tonnes on

“These results were only made possible

Parcels volumes were buoyed in December

the busiest night.

through the absolute commitment and

as Australians bought up big on food and

Acting Chief Executive Officer and Managing

dedication of our incredible team and our

liquor, fashion, and home and garden

Director, Rodney Boys, said while the

licensed post office and delivery contractor

products up 50 per cent, 37 per cent and 36

organisation had predicted it would be

partners across the country that worked

per cent respectively compared to December

Australia Post’s busiest Christmas ever, it

tirelessly under difficult circumstances

2019. Fashion accessories, adventure and

exceeded expectations.

for their communities to deliver a truly

sporting items and books also proved popular

“There is no denying that online shopping

phenomenal Christmas,” he said.

with strong growth compared to November.

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NSW Council receives boost for heavy vehicles The Gwydir Shire has welcomed

right across the community,” he said.

delivery of infrastructure projects that will

funding of over $8 million from the

“The upgraded County Boundary Road

better connect key regions to help meet the

Australian Government.

will support construction of the Inland

needs of our national freight challenge.

Seen as a major win for agriculture

Rail and local residential, rural and

“We are investing in this approximately

transport and heavy vehicles supporting

agricultural development, which will see

12-kilometre upgrade of unsealed road,

the construction of the Inland Rail in NSW,

this region continue to go from strength to

better connecting freight to markets

the funds will go towards upgrading the

strength,” said Coulton.

and improving heavy vehicle productivity

County Boundary Road at Croppa Creek.

His brother John Coulton, Mayor of Gwydir

to lower transport costs for regional

Local Member for Parkes and Minister for

Shire Council, is contributing a further

businesses,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Regional Health, Regional Communications

$2.05 million to the jointly-funded project.

“The Australian Government

and Local Government Mark Coulton

“This project will boost our region by

contribution is funded under our $4.6

said the project will provide a major

providing an all-weather pavement that can

billion Roads of Strategic Importance

link between the shires of Gwydir and

support heavy vehicles travelling at up to

initiative, which is designed to better

Moree Plains.

100 km/h,” he said in a statement.

connect regional businesses to local and

“This $8.18 million commitment to

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

international markets.”

improving our local roads infrastructure is

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Works for the project are expected to

a major win for the northern part of the

Development Michael McCormack said the

commence mid-year for completion at

Parkes electorate, with benefits set to flow

Australian Government is committed to the

the end of 2022.

NEWS

Prominent carriers awarded by Woolworths Primary Connect “Everyone wanted to show up and do a good

Jim Pearson Transport was awarded Large Carrier of the Year.

job safely and adhere to the new procedures, even when they were changing daily.”

Carren said this year showed just how important the transport industry was in our communities after being declared to the nation as an essential service.

Goldstar Transport also has a passion for encouraging women, young people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds to participate in transport.

The company began partnering with Primary Connect in 2012 and operates out of Kewdale in WA, servicing Woolworths’ Perth Regional Distribution Centre with inbound and outbound deliveries.

Two of Primary Connect’s long-standing

to a new way of working, whether it was

Temperature controlled transport is a new

transport partners have been formally

wearing masks to enter a distribution centre

investment for Goldstar Transport as part of

recognised for outstanding performance in

or office staff working from home.

its growing partnership with Woolworths.

safety, compliance and service at the eighth

For three months, he said, volume levels

Primary Connect General Manager –

annual Primary Connect Virtual Transport

were comparable to Christmas levels due to

Domestic and International Transport, Chris

Safety Day.

increased demand during Covid, while last

Brooks, said both carriers had demonstrated

Jim Pearson Transport was awarded Large

summer’s bushfires also created additional

an unwavering commitment to safety,

Carrier of the Year while Goldstar Transport

transport and storage requirements for the

compliance and service throughout this

was awarded Small Carrier of the Year.

business.

unprecedented year.

The awards were held virtually on 9

Utilising its vast fleet of 260 prime movers

“Both Jim Pearson Transport and Goldstar

December 2020 with carrier partner

and 400 B-double trailer combinations, Jim

Transport have played an integral role in

representatives and industry professionals

Pearson Transport delivers inbound into

helping us provide our customers with

attending the live stream.

Woolworths’ Sydney, Wyong and Brisbane

essential items during the pandemic and we

This is the second time Jim Pearson Transport

distribution centres and outbound to its

couldn’t be prouder of our partnerships,”

has been awarded Large Carrier of the Year,

Supermarkets, Metro, BWS and Dan Murphy’s

said Brooks.

having also received the accolade in 2014.

stores throughout NSW and QLD.

“As a collective transport function within

Jim Pearson Transport owner and Managing

The transporter began its partnership with

the ecosystem of Australia’s largest food and

Director, Jim Pearson, said the recognition was

Woolworths in 1999 and this year moved

drinks supply chain, we’ve overcome many

very exciting and unexpected.

47,000 loads entailing 1.4 million pallets for

challenges together.

“It’s always a great honour to receive

the supermarket giant.

“Together we have been able to support the

this award. We try very hard every year

This is also the second time Goldstar Transport

needs of the community while continuing to

to achieve it and have come close most

has been awarded Small Carrier of the Year

put safety first. On behalf of Primary Connect

years,” said Pearson.

after initially receiving the gong in 2016.

and the Woolworths Group, we thank you.”

“We were recognised as an essential service

Goldstar Transport Managing Director, Sean

Primary Connect operates one of Australia’s

and for the role we played in the community;

Carren, said the award recognised all the

largest supply chains with more than 7,000

it’s a credit to the extraordinary efforts of our

good work his team had achieved during

truck movements per day for Woolworths

team throughout Covid. They were focused

COVID, not least thinking about the end

Group.

on what needed to get done and were the

customer and what they needed.

Primary Connect delivers to more than 3,000

first to roll up their sleeves when communities

“It’s a big accolade to even get nominated but

Supermarkets, Metro, BIG W, BWS and Dan

needed essentials.”

to win it this year is very special for us,” said

Murphy’s stores nationwide and relies on its

According to Pearson, the team quickly

Carren. “I take so much pride in our people

66 carriers to ensure products arrive fresh

learned how to be Covid-safe and adapted

and the job that we do.

and safe in stores for its customers.

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PBS Directional Stability Under Braking Standard open for consultation The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

the original intent and principles of the

from TERNZ Transport Research into three

(NHVR) has opened consultation on the

scheme are met and that PBS vehicles

PBS Standards, including the DSUB

implementation of amendments to the

continue to be the safer heavy vehicle

performance requirements.

PBS Directional Stability Under Braking

alternative,” said Bruzsa.

(DSUB) Standard.

“In order to provide sufficient time to

NHVR Chief Engineer, Les Bruzsa, said

allow for business changes as a result

the amendments would increase the

of the DSUB Standard amendments,

requirement for newly built or newly

the NHVR is proposing to use a

approved PBS vehicle units to be fitted

staged approach to the implementation.”

with the latest safety technologies

The purpose of the DSUB Standard is

and remove the option for Load

to manage the safety risk of vehicle

Proportioning Brake Systems from the

instability when braking in a turn or

deemed to comply provision.

on pavement cross slopes.

“With new technologies now readily

The reforms were recommended as part

available, the changes will ensure that

of a review conducted by Dr John de Pont

Industry continues to adapt Performance-Based Standards.

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Millions in regional road safety improvements vital to WA’s freight fleet “The Australian Government is pleased to partner with the Western Australian Government to deliver these much needed upgrades.”

Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan, said these programs would roll out life saving treatments on up to 7,000 kilometres of roads in total across regional Western Australia.

“As the economy rebuilds we have more people getting back to business and work, as well as people choosing to ‘Wander out Yonder’ in our beautiful State, it’s important we make sure our roads are safe for all users,” said McGowan.

“This unprecedented amount of funding Targeted investments in Australia’s road safety will achieve better results for industry and community.

will support local jobs and provide a much needed economic boost to the regions.”

Western Australian Transport Minister, Rita

The Australian and Western Australian

states and territories to use their notionally

Saffioti, said there was now up to $455

Governments are working together to

allocated funds within a timeframe, or

million to upgrade regional roads all across

deliver road safety treatments across

the funds can be reallocated to projects in

the state over the next two years.

thousands of kilometres of regional Western

other jurisdictions.

“Up to 7,000 kilometres of regional roads

Australian roads.

The lifesaving treatments in Western

will now be scheduled for the roll out of

Part of the Targeted Road Safety Program,

Australia expected to be rolled out by mid-

these much needed treatments with works

an initial $100 million partnership was

2022 include sealing existing unsealed road

to be completed by mid-2022,” said Saffioti.

established in 2020 to upgrade 1,400

shoulders and installing audible edge lines to

“Our Government was instrumental in

kilometres of regional roads across the state.

alert drivers who have left the travel lane.

getting this program on the national agenda

These works are already underway and are

These treatments have been shown to

and I want to thank the Commonwealth

expected to be complete by mid-2021.

reduce the number of single vehicle ‘run off

Government for their contribution.”

Building on the success of this first tranche

road’ crashes and modelling indicates the

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

of targeted road safety upgrades, $284

potential to reduce road trauma by up to

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said

million has been notionally allocated by

60 per cent.

regional roads were vital to the economy-

the Morrison-McCormack Government to

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

shaping work of the state’s freight fleet.

Western Australia under the $2 billion Road

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

“From the State’s world-class wool to the

Safety Program, with a further $71 million

Development, Michael McCormack, said

thriving iron-ore exports, local truckies work

provided by the State Government.

the Morrison-McCormack Government

hard travelling the regional road network to

The Australian Government’s funding for

had allocated billions of dollars to road

keep the economy ticking and businesses

the Road Safety Program is subject to ‘use

improvements across regional Australia.

running by getting goods to markets,”

it or lose it’ provisions and will deliver life-

“We committed $500 million for targeted

said Buchholz.

saving treatments to regional roads across

road safety upgrades as part of our

“By funding road safety programs like

Western Australia, while also supporting

infrastructure stimulus package in June,

this, we are continuing to support their

local jobs and providing a welcome boost to

as well as an additional $2 billion for the

economy-shaping work while ensuring they

local economies.

Road Safety Program in the 2020–21

make it home safe at the end of each trip –

The ‘use it or lose it’ provisions require

Budget,” said McCormack.

nothing’s more important than that.”

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ACFS full steam ahead with St Mary’s Hub Momentum continues to gather on the new

unlock the full potential of the Hub with

freight movements as well. This is exactly

ACFS Port Logistics site in St Mary’s.

future development of the site to enable

what the public want from government

The St Mary’s Freight Hub is jointly funded by

unpacking of containers onsite, storage of

and industry working closely together,”

long time associates ACFS Port Logistics and

goods, and then rapid distribution for B2B

said Ayres at the event.

Pacific National with $100 million budgeted

and e-Commerce. The opportunities are

Tzaneros, who regards the project as

for the project and initial operations.

unparalleled in Western Sydney.”

the single largest and most important

NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism

Phase One of the project, which includes a

development in the history of ACFS Port

Stuart Ayres attended a sod turning

three hectare arena for empty containers,

Logistics, said the rapidly expanding

ceremony in December alongside Pacific

could be fully operational before the end

Western Sydney offered unparalled

National’s CEO, Dean Dalla Valle and

of 2021 and is expected to allow for the

opportunities with a high percentage of

Project Director Leigh Cook.

supply of 300,000 TEU containers per

Australia’s major retailers and wholesalers

ACFS Port Logistics CEO Arthur Tzaneros

year on dedicated freight trains from Port

operating national warehousing and

was also in attendance.

Botany to St Mary’s reducing the presence of

distribution centres within a 15 kilmotre

“The strategically located 43 hectare HUB

heavy vehicles considerably.

zone of the new freight hub.

– initially 10 hectares in size, will increase

The new hub is expected to reduce 80,000

“Imported shipping containers will be hauled

reliability and cost efficiency of freight

truck movements a year on NSW roads.

from Port Botany to St Marys Freight Hub by

movements for ACFS customers,” he said.

“That’s better for local communities, it’s

train and transported to nearby warehouses

“There are enormous opportunities to

better for local businesses, and it’s better for

and distribution centres by truck,” he said.

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Kuehne + Nagel announces Covid-19 vaccine distribution deal Transport and logistics company, Kuehne +

The arrangement includes distribution

Nagel, has entered an international supply

and warehousing of the vaccine from

chain agreement to store and distribute

Kuehne + Nagel’s pharma hub in Europe.

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine.

Kuehne+Nagel will use its network of

This announcement follows the granting

more than 230 operations worldwide

of conditional marketing authorisation by

to distribute the vaccine via road and

the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for

air. In Europe alone, the company

Covid-19 Vaccine Moderna.

operates its own fleet of over 200

Kuehne + Nagel will support the

dedicated pharmaceutical transport

worldwide distribution of vaccine doses

vehicles. At all stages of transport

from Moderna’s international supply chain,

and storage, product integrity at the

based in Europe. This includes distribution

required temperature of -20°C will be

to markets in Europe, Asia, Middle East

maintained.

and Africa and parts of the Americas.

Kuehne + Nagel has more than 230

“We are proud to be partnering with

good practice certification in the

Kuehne + Nagel from Europe to

pharmaceutical industry (GxP) operations

support the distribution of vaccines

worldwide, including Australia, and

to global citizens,” said Moderna

last year opened airside pharma and

Vice President Head of EMEA

healthcare hubs in Brussels, Belgium,

Region, Dan Staner.

and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Temperature-sensitive vaccines require a well-organised supply chain solution.

WA Govt secures $455M funding for regional road safety The McGowan Government has secured a

and providing a welcome boost to local

will now be given these much needed

record amount of funding for regional road

economies.

treatments with works to be completed by

safety, with $455 million now allocated to

The lifesaving treatments, expected to be

mid-2022,” she said.

the Regional Road Safety Program.

rolled out by mid-2022, include sealing

Road Safety Minister, Michelle Roberts, said

An additional $71 million was allocated

existing unsealed road shoulders and

the Government of Western Australia was

through the Mid-year Review today building

installing audible lines to warn drivers who

instrumental in getting this program on the

on top of a Commonwealth contribution

veer out of their lane.

national agenda.

of $284 million announced in the Federal

These treatments have been shown to

“I thank the Commonwealth Government

Budget.

reduce the number of single vehicle ‘run off

for their contribution,” said Roberts.

Part of the Regional Road Safety Program,

road’ crashes and modelling indicates the

“Experience has shown the installation of

an initial $100 million partnership was

potential to reduce road trauma by up to 60

audible edge lines and sealed shoulders can

established earlier this year to upgrade 1,400

per cent.

reduce road trauma by up to 60 per cent.

kilometres of regional roads across Western

“We now have $455 million allocated to

“For many years now the principal funding

Australia.

upgrading regional roads all across our State

for these safety treatments has come from

Building on the success of this first tranche

over the next two years,” said Transport

the Road Trauma Trust Account.

of treatments, an additional $355 million

Minister, Rita Saffioti.

“I welcome the Commonwealth’s

has been allocated to further roll out these

“These works will reduce crashes, while also

involvement in this and the substantial boost

life-saving treatments with up to 7,000

providing a much needed boost to local

to funding that has been provided. It will

kilometres of regional roads to be treated

economies and supporting local jobs.

substantially reduce the risk on our regional

in total, while also supporting local jobs

“Up to 7,000 kilometres of regional roads

roads and also provide local jobs.”

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Hicks established his business in 1968 as an

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raised four children with his wife Lorna who,

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along with their daughter Leigh, died in

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Toll talks fifth wheel training with JOST and Coles Transport and logistics company, Toll, has

4,000 coupling/uncoupling activities per day

maintain this course can only be taught in-

had a longstanding partnership with JOST

during peak periods for Coles” said Louws.

person. There’s no substitute for a hands-

spanning 20-plus years according to Toll

“Analysis of historical incidents showed

on approach.”

Group National Compliance Manager –

that while drivers had been trained in the

The value of this training, Louws explained,

Coles, Aaron Louws.

operation of equipment, they had not been

is evident when you speak with the drivers

“The partnership has been built on the

educated about the mechanical systems

who participated.

understanding that to achieve success in

that make them work.

“The feedback we received from one of

the transport industry as a supplier, it’s

“Understanding the inner workings of

our transport drivers (Jim Lawson) was

more than just selling parts,” said Louws.

these systems reinforces why various steps

that ‘nothing like this was available when

“Coles works with Toll to promote our

in our detailed coupling and uncoupling

he first started driving’, and that having

training events and facilitates the sessions

procedure need to be completed to

the opportunity to ask questions and have

at their Distribution Centres around

minimise any risk.

them ‘answered by the manufacturer in

the country. This ensures maximum

“This review helped us recognise we need

layman’s terms’ was invaluable.”

participation with little disruption to their

to engage our teams at a deeper level and

Louws emphasises the importance of

team’s day to day operations.”

this program does just that.”

investing in your drivers.

Louws explained that Toll typically

The most important aspects of this training,

“Put them in the best position to succeed,

undertakes targeted, informative fifth

according to Louws, is being able to

and if they don’t, ask what you can do

wheel training with JOST annually.

facilitate the program face-to-face.

better,” he said. “Safety is everyone’s

As dropped trailers are a key critical risk in

“We also incorporate the use of models

responsibility.”

the industry, Toll is working with partners

to better explain and articulate the various

Last year, JOST was recognised at the HVIA

such as JOST to improve operational safety

lessons in the program,” he said. “We

National Awards and AFIA for its safety

for clients like Coles.

acknowledge there is much hype around

innovation, the JSK42-ASW fifth wheel

“The Toll transport team completes around

online learning and its accessibility, but we

with air release and sensor.

Mount Gambier Hay Run assists SA communities The South Australian communities of

in need as they were always there for the

them get back on their feet and get them

Lucindale and Avenue Range have received

country supplying food.

going as quick as we can.”

more than 3,000 bales of hay in the

“No offence to city people, but milk is

The affected communities endured a hellish

immediate aftermath of fires that devastated

not from a carton at Coles, this is where it

week with the Blackford blaze leaving a

the regions last week.

starts,” he said.

more than 14,000-hectare scar on the

Mount Gambier Hay Run organiser, Adam

“If we don’t have these cattle and sheep

landscape and inflicting high livestock

Smith, said he was lost for words with the

farmers that have been affected, we have

and infrastructure losses.

incredible response in just three days from

nothing.”

But just a few days later, one of the

transport companies and truck drivers

Horsham farmer Sam McGennisken, who

state’s largest ever hay runs rolled into

wanting to assist those in need.

was among a convoy of 12 trucks from

town carrying more than 3,000 bales of

Smith said previous Hay Runs which he

Victoria’s Wimmera region, said when he was

donated hay.

helped organise from Mount Gambier to

contacted by Smith his instant response was:

The convoy of nearly 70 trucks, plus a few

Keilira and Kangaroo Island last year took at

‘How many trucks do you want and where

utes and trailers, came from as far afield as

least a week to pull together.

are we going?’.

the Eyre Peninsula and the Wimmera district

“Everyone has just jumped on board, I’ve

“We’ve been in trouble before and needed

in Victoria.

had no sleep but it doesn’t matter when you

help and really appreciated it when we have

The truck drivers who volunteered their time

get here and see this,” said Smith – adding

got it,” said McGennisken.

were greeted by cheers and ‘thank you’ signs

that he was motivated to assist SA farmers

“When people are down we want to help

from locals who lined the main street.

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Momentum builds for Singleton bypass The Australian and New South Wales

bypass was a big commitment that would

State Member for Upper Hunter, Michael

Governments are pushing ahead with a

remove one of the region’s most notorious

Johnsen, said work on the eight-kilometre

game-changing bypass of Singleton on the

bottlenecks.

bypass was expected to start in mid-2023

New England Highway.

“We know how important this project is

and be completed by late 2026, with lasting

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

to the community, which is why the NSW

benefits for the community.

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Government has committed $140 million

“This project is expected to support more

Development, Michael McCormack, said the

towards the project,” said Toole.

than 1,370 jobs and we will draw on our

New England Highway was a vital inland road

“With around 26,000 vehicles, including

local Singleton businesses and contractors

link between Sydney and Brisbane and the

more than 3,700 trucks, passing through

to maximise the benefit of this activity,”

primary route connecting the Upper Hunter

Singleton every day, a bypass will be a real

said Johnsen.

with Maitland and Newcastle.

game-changer for this community.

“We know how important it is to keep

“The Australian Government has committed

“It will remove about 15,000 vehicles per day

infrastructure and jobs in our regions as we

$560 million towards a new bypass of

from the town centre, ease congestion and

continue the economic recovery from the

Singleton as part of our record investment

improve safety as well as deliver travel time

Covid-19 pandemic.”

in transport infrastructure, delivering safer

savings for thousands of motorists every day.”

Senator for New South Wales, Perin Davey,

and more efficient journeys for thousands of

Federal Member for New England, Barnaby

said the bypass would make an immense

motorists every day,” said McCormack.

Joyce, said the bypass would be designed

difference to not only locals but also the

“We’re now seeking industry feedback on

to cater for a later upgrade to a dual

many travellers and tourists who frequent

the best way to deliver the bypass so we can

carriageway where required to meet future

the region.

get shovels in the ground and construction

traffic demands.

“This will benefit the thousands of motorists

happening as quickly as possible.

“We’ve planned this project effectively and

who travel along the New England Highway

“The Australian Government will continue to

I’m excited that it is moving forward because

every day, especially freight and heavy

roll out these types of major projects across

it will make our region an even better place

vehicles,” said Davey.

the nation under our record $110 billion

to live, work and visit,” said Joyce.

“This project will bring us another step closer

infrastructure investment plan which is laying

“The community has helped shape the design

to delivering a seamless highway for tourists

the foundations for our economic recovery

for the project and now we want to engage

and commercial vehicles, which are both so

from Covid-19.”

with the experts in the field to ensure we

important to these local economies.”

New South Wales Minister for Regional

are well-positioned to deliver it as soon as

Transport for NSW is currently finalising

Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said the

possible.”

the concept design.

ScottsRL launches apprenticeship program Transport operator, Scott’s Refrigerated

ScottsRL has engaged with key partners to

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics are qualified

Logistics (ScottsRL), is focused on improving

deliver this the training to its heavy vehicle

to repair and maintain the engines and

the safety of its road transport activities and

apprentices.

components of large vehicles and engines,

developing the next generation of skilled

The program is reported to provide tailored

which are key to ScottsRL business.

workers within its mechanical workshops.

technical training and employability

ScottsRL recently employed apprentices within

ScottsRL said in a statement it has recognised

skills, instilling confidence and increasing

the network and recently welcomed Lachlan

the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy,

communication and team working skills.

Muir to its Morningside (Brisbane) Workshop.

inspire future talent and develop its

The apprentices will be undertaking a

“Muir finished Year 12 in 2018 and has been

capacity by engaging with young people via

nationally recognised qualification in

working in similar mechanical industries

education, work experience and vocational

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic which requires the

which has given him a sound understanding

career development through apprenticeships.

apprentice to work and gain competence to

of the industry and the expectation of the

As part of the apprentices’ development

complete the four-year undertaking.

job,” said ScottsRL. www.trailermag.com.au

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NSW builds world-class intermodal hub Construction is underway for the Riverina

Riverina region, boosting the capacity to

the Riverina.

Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RIFL) hub

share our exports with the world.

“This intermodal facility will be a world-class

which will enable the 60-hectare Bomen

“This precinct will make Wagga Wagga a

business hub servicing the region’s advanced

Industrial Precinct in Wagga Wagga, New

major player in domestic and international

manufacturing, recycling and renewables

South Wales, to export freight across

freight export, making the town even

industries and help local businesses reap the

Australia and abroad.

more attractive to local and international

benefits of the Inland Rail and Wagga Wagga

Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, NSW

businesses,” said Barilaro.

Special Activation Precinct.”

Nationals MLC Wes Fang and Wagga

“We are building a safer and stronger

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads,

Wagga City Council Mayor, Greg Conkey,

regional NSW and this $43.7 million

Paul Toole, said the RIFL hub, the Inland Rail

visited the precinct on 19 January for the

investment from the NSW Government

and the Wagga Wagga Special Activation

official sod turn.

combined with significant investment from

Precinct will work hand in hand to fast-track

Barilaro said the development of the Bomen

Wagga Wagga City Council and commercial

access to national and international markets

Industrial Precinct is fantastic news for the

partner Visy Logistics will create vital jobs in

for regional businesses and products.

Regional VIC manufacturer signs $80M deal to deliver Inland Rail turnouts The 1,700km Melbourne to Brisbane Inland

Government’s investment in Inland Rail would

term boost that regional Australia deserves.”

Rail project is touted by the Deputy Prime

continue to deliver significant opportunities

Liberal Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson

Minister as a world-class freight backbone

for Australian businesses and create more

welcomed the news a Castlemaine-based

that will stimulate economic growth, build

jobs for Australians.

company had won such a significant contract.

supply chain resilience and enhance market

“Inland Rail continues to drive economic

“This is just wonderful news for Castlemaine

access.

activity throughout the construction phase

and the Bendigo electorate,” said Henderson.

The latest development in this project follows

and the local manufacture of this critical part

“This contract is delivering a substantial 32

the announcement of a recently signed $80

of rail infrastructure reinforces the positive

jobs for the 200 new turnouts Vossloh will be

million contract for the local manufacture of

flow-on effects of this project right through

manufacturing,” Senator Henderson said.

Inland Rail turnouts.

our economy,” said Birmingham.

“This $80 million turnout contract for the

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has

“Inland Rail is backing businesses and jobs for

component that allows a train to diverge

completed this agreement with Castlemaine-

Australians including across regional Victoria

from one track to another guarantees jobs

based manufacturer, Vossloh Cogifer.

at a time when we need them most.”

for Australians and provides stimulus for local

“Over the next five years, Vossloh will

Minister for Regional Health, Regional

manufacturers. This represents a very big

need 32 additional people to support the

Communications and Local Government,

boost for regional Victoria.”

design and manufacture of more than 200

Mark Coulton, praised the use of

CEO of Vossloh AG Oliver Schuster welcomed

turnouts primarily in Castlemaine in central

manufacturers in Australia to supply

the opportunity to be involved in the delivery

Victoria,” said Deputy Prime Minister, Michael

Inland Rail.

of Inland Rail.

McCormack.

“Manufacturers from all over the country

“This order is the biggest in the history of

“It is but one example of the opportunities

are supplying Inland Rail as we complete the

Vossloh in Australia,” he said. “It highlights

for manufacturers in Australia to supply a

1,700km backbone of our national freight

our strong market position and the increasing

number of products for Inland Rail, providing

network,” Minister Coulton said.

importance of the Australian market. We are

much needed employment that will grow

“Construction of Inland Rail is delivering

delighted that our long-standing customer

and sustain business. And it is providing the

significant benefits to businesses and people

ARTC has once again placed its trust in us

confidence to hire more staff.”

in regional Australia – but Inland Rail will

and that we can contribute to the biggest rail

Finance Minister, Simon Birmingham, said the

deliver much more, it will deliver the long-

infrastructure project for freight transport.”

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NHVR welcomes Council appointment The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Heavy Vehicle Regulator, where he was

“As Trucksafe continues to evolve and

(NHVR) has welcomed Geoff Casey’s recent

responsible for the National Heavy Vehicle

support the heavy vehicle industry, I hope

Chair appointment.

Accreditation Scheme, Performance Based

that my involvement with TIAC will not only

Casey has been appointed Chair of the

Standards, safety promotions, training and

contribute to the integrity of TruckSafe,

TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council

education, safety standards, fatigue and the

but the ongoing continuous improvement

(TIAC).

regulatory assurance framework. During

process and safety of the broader

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said that

his time with the NHVR he led a number of

heavy vehicle industry and associated

the Regulator was looking forward to

key national projects including Electronic

supply chain.”

continuing their productive relationship

Work Diaries, roadworthiness and roll out of

Kroon said that as a well-respected former

with TruckSafe.

Safety Management Systems in support of

regulator, Casey’s passion for safety and

“On behalf of the NHVR I congratulate

chain of responsibility implementation.

strong leadership would ensure TruckSafe

Geoff on his appointment,” said Petroccitto.

Prior to his role at the NHVR, Casey’s

continued to make a meaningful and

“He is a well-respected safety leader in

predominant background and experience

immense contribution to industry safety.

our industry who will bring significant

had been in the aviation industry including

“Accredited TruckSafe members are externally

experience and diverse expertise to the role

as an airline pilot, in air traffic management,

audited by a third party,” said Kroon.

of Chair.

as a regulator and having responsibility for

“These external audits can be used as

“Having spent a number of years working

operational safety, investigations and risk

evidence demonstrating compliance with

alongside Geoff at the NHVR I know

at Qantas, including holding the regulatory

the TruckSafe Standards which, in turn,

firsthand his commitment to a safer heavy

delegation as Head of Safety.

provides a strong defence with respect to

vehicle industry.

Casey said that as a safety regulator, he

chain of responsibility within the Heavy

“I look forward to continuing to work

has a great respect for the contribution

Vehicle National Law and the Master Code.”

alongside TruckSafe to make our industry

TruckSafe makes to the safety of the heavy

“Geoff’s leadership and the continuing work

safer and more productive for everyone.”

vehicle industry.

of TIAC will ensure our members maintain

TruckSafe is an award-winning business

“For many years, industry leading

high quality, best practice standards.”

and risk management system improving

organisations have utilised TruckSafe, its

In welcoming Casey to the role, Kroon has

the safety and professionalism of

robust systems and its methodologies

also thanked the acting TIAC chairs.

trucking operators nationwide. It is

to successfully manage their safety

“I would like to thank Denis Robertson

recognised for its comprehensive industry

responsibilities,” said Casey.

and Jan Pattison for their leadership and

safety standards including a robust third-

“It is a privilege to be asked to chair this

efforts as acting chairs since the sad passing

party auditing system.

essential compliance and assurance element

of former TIAC Chair Professor Michael

“The integrity of TruckSafe is managed

of the scheme.

Coper,” he said.

by TIAC – an independent expert panel that approves accreditation applications, audits and regularly reviews the TruckSafe standards,” said TruckSafe Chair, Ferdie

Cross-organisation collaboration will strengthen Australia’s commitments to better heavy vehicle safety outcomes.

Kroon.

“We are extremely honoured to welcome Geoff as TIAC Chair and look forward to the wealth of knowledge and experience he will bring to this role, which is fundamental to TruckSafe’s rigorous independent audit approach.

“Geoff has an extensive background in regulatory policy, risk and safety management systems in safety critical industries,” he said.

Casey is former Executive Director of Safety Standards and Assurance at the National www.trailermag.com.au

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ECONOMY

How a pandemic accelerated structural shifts in infrastructure use THE AUSTRALIAN INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR RESPONDED WELL TO THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORT FROM NATIONAL ADVISOR, INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA.

3.3%

6.8%

0.1%

GDP GROWTH RATE SEPTEMBER 2020

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE NOVEMBER 2020

INTEREST RATE DECEMBER 2020

The pandemic reportedly accelerated

these changes could have lasting impacts on

released to cope with a surge in demand,

structural trends such as digitisation, more

how we plan, fund and deliver the services

and hospital infrastructure was repurposed

local and regional infrastructure use, as well

we all rely on,” said Infrastructure Australia

to deliver 4,600 new ICU beds. Importantly,

as service innovations and adaptations.

CEO, Romilly Madew.

customers, providers, employees and staff

“The response of the sector to the health

“Covid-19 has put a pause on the traditional

were also adaptable to change.

and economic impacts of the pandemic

driver of infrastructure, Net Overseas

“Covid-19 has demonstrated that there is an

highlight the relative resilience of Australia’s

Migration, however the pace of change in

opportunity to make better use of what we

infrastructure networks,” Infrastructure

the sector has generally increased, with new

have. This is a trend that both governments

Australia said in a statement. “However,

emerging trends.

and industry should harness as we consider

lockdowns, social distancing and work-

“The pandemic put Australia’s infrastructure

the infrastructure investment and reform

from-home measures have impacted

to the test. However, this report found

responses that will best support Australia’s

project delivery, created new trends and

that compared to other OECD countries,

long-term economic recovery.”

reversed others.”

our infrastructure networks are relatively

Infrastructure beyond Covid-19 is reported

The findings are part of a new report,

resilient, our service providers are adaptable,

to identify new challenges and opportunities

Infrastructure beyond Covid-19: A national

and our communities are responsive

to build on the evidence base of the

study on the impacts of the pandemic

to change.

2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit and

on Australia, developed by Infrastructure

“Across sectors, we found that Australia’s

will inform the recommendations in the

Australia in collaboration with L.E.K

governments and infrastructure providers

2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan – a

Consulting. Requested by the Australian

navigated dramatic changes to community

major reform document that will provide

Government in the 2020–21 Federal Budget

behaviour and network requirements, and

a roadmap for the infrastructure sector

to supplement work already underway on

rapidly adjusted their service provision.

to support recovery from the impacts of

the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan, the

“The continuation of infrastructure

the pandemic.

report highlights sweeping changes in the

construction across major projects was a key

“The 2021 Australian Infrastructure

way Australians use critical infrastructure –

source of economic activity and employment

Plan will outline a detailed reform

across the transport, telecommunications,

during the pandemic, and ensured we

and implementation pathway to help

digital, energy, water, waste, and social

took advantage of the three-year pause in

government and industry deliver flexible

infrastructure sectors.

population growth.

and resilient infrastructure services that

“This report establishes a baseline to help

“Public transport providers moved quickly

better respond to our changing and diverse

us understand how Covid-19 has changed

to support social distancing and hygiene

community needs,” said Madew.

the way we use infrastructure, and which of

measures, latent broadband capacity was

In response to the impacts of Covid-19,

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Infrastructure Australia and the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) have coordinated the Covid-19 Transport Demand Modelling Cross-jurisdiction Roundtable to facilitate the exchange of ideas, techniques and tools for considering Covid-19 impacts in travel demand models.

“The pandemic put Australia’s infrastructure to the test. However, this report found that compared to other OECD countries, our infrastructure networks are relatively resilient, our service providers are adaptable, and our communities are responsive to change.”

The Roundtable will consider the structural impacts on travel demand within Australia,

Covid-19 levels. Traffic levels rebounded

generated sizeable increases in paper and

affecting population and demographic

quickly, along with an uplift in second-

plastic packaging waste and single-use

trends, travel demand and travel behaviour

hand car purchases, potentially indicating

waste, placing additional pressure on a

across all jurisdictions.

that higher car mode share may persist for

sector already adapting to China’s recent

The report notes that health concerns

some time.

waste import bans.”

continue to impact people’s willingness

“Australians accelerated their move to

Some regional communities are seeing a

to use public transport and attend other

online retail channels and digital services,

boom in tourism and population growth,

crowded spaces. This change is likely

resulting in a substantial uplift in online

as people remain within their state, the

to endure at least for as long as social

sales and increased broadband network

report found.

distancing is required and in advance of a

congestion. The pandemic drove a 100 per

“An acceleration of regionalisation has also

vaccine being widely available in Australia.

cent growth in monthly online retail, five

occurred, with Australian households seizing

“We estimate that around four million

times the annual growth recorded in 2019 –

the opportunity to move away from dense,

employees have been working from

resulting in similar growth in parcel delivery

metro areas,” said Madew.

home since March 2020, representing 30

and micro-freight.

“This has resulted in a 200 per cent increase

per cent of the total workforce, with a

“Covid-19 accelerated the longstanding

in net migration from capital cities to

third of those workers wishing to remain

decentralisation trend in electricity, with

regional areas. This caused an immediate

remote,” said Madew.

more energy produced and consumed

increase in capital city rental vacancies,

“This accelerated trend has led to widespread

in households. However, uncertainty

while demand increased in regional

office vacancies, greater strain on the

caused by the pandemic has seen a

and coastal towns.

broadband network, greater energy and

slowing in investment in large-scale

“The longevity of these changes is

water consumption in residential areas and

renewable generation and some delayed

uncertain; however, the impacts are likely

increased local activity, including local traffic

maintenance works.

to persist for some time as Australians

congestion and demand for green space.

“A major reversal in the long-term trend

continue to seek more affordable housing

“In a reversal to the earlier trend of

of lower per-capita waste generation also

outside of the inner metro areas. If this

increasing public transport use, patronage in

occurred, with a 20 per cent increase in

trend continues, we could see reduced

most cities fell to 10–30 per cent of normal

municipal waste, caused by more people

demand for urban transport and increased

levels in the initial lockdown and settled at

working and staying at home. High levels

pressure on broadband networks in

a ‘new norm’ of 60–70 per cent of pre-

of food delivery and online shopping have

regional centres.”

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

12 0

1

20

1 0

-2

-6

-14

-8

-4 -20

-21 -40

-46 -60

-66 Jan 2020

Apr 2020

Jul 2020

Oct 2020

-80

Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank

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MOVING FLOORS

Shifting the silage safely WITH SAFETY FRONT-OF-MIND, PRIEBBENOW SILAGE SWITCHED FROM TIPPERS TO MOVING FLOOR TRAILERS SOME YEARS BACK. THE COMPANY NOW OWNS THREE BPW TRANSPEC CARGO FLOOR EQUIPPED BARKER TRAILERS WITH A FOURTH EXPECTED TO JOIN THE FRAY SHORTLY. There’s no question that the tipping semi-trailer, widely believed to have been pioneered by August Fruehauf in the

BPW’s Cargo Floor moving floor system comprises hydraulically activated planks that move individually forwards and together rearwards in quick succession to eject the load.

aftermath of World War I, was a truly remarkable invention that more than one century on continues to lend itself admirably to a multitude of applications in road transport.

Equally, though, the design has an inherent drawback due to the progressively heightened centre of gravity as it is being tipped. As such, uneven ground or a strong gust of wind perpendicular to it can, in a worst-case scenario, cause the trailer to finish up on its side.

The chance of contacting overhead obstacles such as electricity cables when tipping in fields is another potential hazard which must be mitigated by vigilance on the part of the driver.

It’s these reasons and more that prompted

and then rearwards together – with the

Silage, believes the moving floor trailer is

the development of the moving floor trailer

latter action moving the load incrementally

just the ticket for his silage harvesting and

which facilitates the discharge of the load

rearwards. Each plank then once again

haulage operation that involves plenty of

while the trailer remains horizontal.

moves forward sequentially while the load

in-paddock work with harvesting machinery

Cleverly, the moving floor system comprises

stays stationary and so the process is rapidly

discharging the silage directly into the trailers

a series of hydraulically actuated aluminium

repeated until the load is completely ejected.

prior to delivery to customers.

planks which move forward individually

Brendan Priebbenow, owner of Priebbenow

The business was established by Brendan’s

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father Brett at Greenmount near Toowoomba in 1992, initially utilising Mercedes-Benz rigid tippers before transitioning to moving floor

The Cargo Floor system provides a safe, reliable and efficient way for Priebbenow Silage to unload the bulk products it transports.

trailers as the preferred way of increasing capacity in the operation without going down the semi-tipper path.

“For our operation with the high volume loads we carry the moving floor trailers are a lot safer than semi-tippers,” Brendan says.

“They take about eight minutes to unload which is longer than what a tipper takes, but that is no big deal for us.”

The first Cargo Floor furnished Barker trailer joined the fleet two years ago and was

going, which is what we need,” Brendan says

to grow in synch with the burgeoning beef

quickly followed by two more, with a fourth

– adding that the entire fleet is Caterpillar-

industry that must keep pace with the

expected in the near future.

powered for the same reason.

world’s seemingly insatiable appetite for

According to Brendan, the three initial units

As for where the equipment was purchased,

prime cuts of meat.

have performed faultlessly over the past two

Brendan says the first Barker Cargo Floor

“There’s a huge demand for red meat so we

years which he says is ample evidence that

trailer was delivered by Brown and Hurley at

have to keep feeding the animals,” he says

the BPW Transpec Cargo Floor system has

Toowoomba where the Kenworths were also

simply. “In fact, last year was our biggest

been designed and built with reliability and

bought. However, the subsequent three have

year ever.”

durability at the forefront.

been acquired directly from Barker Trailers.

Keeping up with this increased demand is

“We can’t afford to be stopped by

“We have since built a strong relationship

the primary reason why reliable equipment is

breakdowns so we need equipment that

with the company and are very happy with

paramount.

keeps working as it should with only regular

the trailers they have supplied.”

With the BPW Transpec Cargo Floor units in

scheduled servicing required,” he says.

Priebbenow Silage continues to grow with

the Barker trailers doing their bit to ensure

This philosophy extends to the trucks also,

the beef cattle industry it supplies, with the

the smooth operation of the business,

with the fleet of nine being an all-Kenworth

company working the entire length of the

Priebbenow Silage will continue to meet the

affair including four prime movers – a K104B

eastern seaboard starting in the Gulf country

growing demand for quality cattle feed in the

cab-over along with T404SAR, T650 and

in far north Queensland and working right

years ahead.

T904 conventionals pulling the moving

through to Victoria as the season progresses.

floor trailers and five K104B eight-wheel

Summer crops from January to June consist

rigid tippers.

of forage sorghum and corn while in the

“We’ve standardised on Kenworth for

second half of the year barley and oats are

reliability purposes – if you keep the

the predominant crops used for silage.

maintenance up to them they just keep

Brendan predicts his business will continue

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North Vic 3028 Ph: (03) 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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MOVING FLOORS

Investing in innovation and new technologies is key to bmi trailers’ success.

The difference is in the detail UK-BASED TRAILER MANUFACTURER, BMI TRAILERS, HAS LAUNCHED ITS BULK WASTE HANDLING TRAILERS TO THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET. Welcome to the future of asphalt delivery.

on rough or uneven ground.

Introducing the bmi RockPusher ejector trailer

Bmi trailers, based in Northern Ireland, is the

from bmi trailers, a European specialist in

biggest UK manufacturer in moving floor

moving floor trailers for more than 20 years.

trailers and with just recently celebrating

Tipper trailers create irregular discharge

20 years of service.

and can be dangerous if they collide

The bulk waste ejector trailer has now been

Fast Fact

with overhead cables, tree branches and

in use for 30 years now in Europe with great

Over the past 20 years, bmi trailers

structures. Traditional tippers can also be

success and it offers a more robust, cost

has delivered a wide range of projects

very labour intensive.

effective, land fill capable design which offers

to its diverse clients and waste

The bmi RockPusher, according to the

a quicker turnaround on landfill sites which

environmental projects from large

manufacturer, is a better, safer and more

in the long run will give you a more cost-

government bodies to waste disposal

measured option for operators featuring

effective method of waste disposal at landfill.

companies, and to clients across the

a superior metered discharge rate with an

Although the RockPusher ejector trailers

UK as well as Australia, Denmark,

efficient insulation to enhance productivity.

won’t be made in Australia, they will

Sweden, Netherlands, Africa and

The bmi bulk waste ejector trailer, which

however be ‘Made for Australia’, with a

Poland. The company’s core business

has been tried and tested for over 30

robust Australian spec using a European

is the waste and recycling market

years, is a much better alternative to the

design that has worked for over three

offering high quality transfer trailers

standard tipping trailer, due to its robust

decades, it will be suitable for heavy soils

that are designed and manufactured

construction and controlled horizontal

and organic waste, and will offer a safer

at its head office in Dungannon.

discharge which gives you the reassurance

alternative to the aggregate market also.

that it will not tip over while in operation

The bmi RockPusher half pipe ejector is the

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The bmi RockPusher is ‘Made for Australia’.

A safer, more productive alternative to the traditional tipper.

perfect addition if you need a hardworking

30 tonnes of payload delivered in under three

“Our trailers are better built, stronger and

and extra safe trailer that can work great

minutes safely with no drama, no risk, just

designed to manage UK and Irish waste,

with aggregates, heavy soils, silts or

efficiency in getting the job done with a total

which we believe will suit the Australian

fines. This ejector offers a fast, controlled

cleanout guaranteed every time, on time

waste,” he says. “Bmi trailers has carved out

horizontal discharge, with a hard-robust

and with total control.

a niche product and it is steps ahead in its

construction that won’t tip or fall over on

Brendan McIlvanna, Managing Director of

engineering capabilities and designs.”

an uneven ground.

bmi trailers, says the company’s success

The bmi insulated RockPusher is controlled

to date is built on excellent service, its

Contact

from the paver/feeder machine or Banksman

commitment to aftersales and leading the

via a wireless remote control, offering up to

way with innovative trailer designs.

bmi trailers Ph: +4428 87753999 Web: www.bmitrailers.com

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MOVING FLOORS

Unloads like a walk in the park SPECIALIST TRAILER BUILDER, BYRNE, HAS MANUFACTURED A PAIR OF 45’ BULK COMMODITY TRAILERS FEATURING THE KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® SYSTEM WHICH IS CAPABLE OF UNLOADING AN ENTIRE 94M3 OF BULK MATERIAL IN 3.5 MINUTES FLAT. Designed to handle a variety of bulk

Byrne Trailers has produced a pair of

KEITH said these trailers are capable of

products, KEITH WALKING FLOOR

45’ bulk commodity trailers with a load

discharging a full load of agricultural

systems offer a number of benefits over

volume capacity of 94m3.

products in 3.5 minutes.

conventional tipper trailers, resulting in

The trailers are kitted out with the KEITH®

The horizontal unloading action of a

what the company claims is a safer, more

KRFII Drive Unit which is specifically

moving floor system eliminates many of

efficient and more versatile trailer.

designed for high-speed unloading.

the hazards of using tipping trailers to

®

®

unload products in the field.

Several factors can cause tippers to become unstable when raised for tipping: A road surface that is not level; material that shifts or sticks in the front corners or generally does not unload evenly; and wind gusts. All of these factors can contribute to trailers toppling over sideways.

According to KEITH, trailers with WALKING FLOOR® systems can be safely unloaded on uneven ground and in windy conditions.

A further significant benefit is controlled material discharge which is not as easily achieved with tipper trailers.

In addition, these trailers can unload adjacent to other equipment, which is not recommended for tipping trailers due to the increased risk of the trailer overturning.

A particularly important safety benefit The latest 45’ bulk commodity trailer from Byrne.

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of unloading trailers with a WALKING FLOOR® system is that there is no risk

The addition of KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® equipped trailers to the Byrne range adds significantly to the versatility of product offerings to its customers.

and was reportedly first in the industry

of hitting overhead power cables or

Michael (Mick) and Teri Byrne in 1974.

The addition of KEITH® WALKING FLOOR®

trees during unloading. Trailers can also

Today, Mick continues in an advisory role

equipped trailers to the Byrne range adds

unload in tunnels, under bridges and

while Teri is also still actively involved in

significantly to the versatility of product

inside buildings.

the business. Extensive manufacturing

offerings to its customers.

A trailer outfitted with a WALKING

facilities were set up in Wagga

FLOOR® unloader provides operators with

Wagga in 1988, with expansion into

flexible unloading options. Unloading can

Queensland occurring in 1993 with the

be stopped or slowed as needed, allowing

establishment of a manufacturing and

for the delivery of partial loads or loads

service depot in Toowoomba.

at multiple locations.

Mick has engineering qualifications

The systems also handle a variety

and extensive experience in the design

of bulk materials, from abrasive

and manufacture of heavy transport

Fast Fact

products such as aggregate to lighter

equipment. He is credited with designing

Byrne Trailers has produced a pair of

materials like wood chips. This provides

and commercialising a number of

45’/ 94m3 bulk commodity trailers

operators with significantly more

revolutionary monocoque trailer designs

featuring the tried and proven KEITH®

backhauling opportunities.

including the 4×2 convertible livestock

WALKING FLOOR® system.

Byrne Trailers was founded by Laurence

trailer and the two-deck cattle trailer,

Now Type-Approved

Smart On-Board Mass System

For more information: Email info@airtecaustralia.com.au Call 1800 818 884 Visit airteccorporation.com

to introduce air-bag suspensions to livestock trailers.

He has also served on various agricultural advisory boards both to Government and Industry organisations.

Contact Keith Walking Floor Australia PO Box 1221 Waverley Gardens VIC 3170 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

TRAILER BUILDER

Making a ‘green’ sweep TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROVIDER, HI-TRANS EXPRESS, HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION TO BECOME CARBON-NEUTRAL BY 2025.

WORKING WITH LONG-TERM AND VALUED PARTNER VAWDREY, THE COMPANY IS SHOWCASING ITS COMMITMENT TO THIS INITIATIVE WITH A NEW BATCH OF VAWDREY B-DOUBLES FEATURING ‘GREEN’ GRAPHICS ON THE CURTAINS. Having been in operation for more than 50

they are Australian made also rates highly

we can become carbon-neutral in our

years, Hi-Trans Express is an Adelaide-based

with us,” Tony says – adding that his

company-owned fleet by 2025,” Tony says.

independent family-owned company with a

previous experience with an imported brand

“As a result, we have determined that all

national branch network.

of trailer prior to working for Hi-Trans left

our equipment purchases such as prime

In its infancy, the company’s focus was on

him in no doubt about the truth in the old

movers and body trucks will feature Euro 6

the provision of a customer-oriented freight

adage ‘you get what you pay for’.

exhaust emissions standards, at an absolute

service between Adelaide and Broken Hill.

“Yes, they do cost a bit more than some

minimum, moving forward. Hence, we have

The freight carried to Broken Hill was largely

of the others but I know that we will

chosen Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz prime movers

groceries and mining equipment, while back

get an extra five or six years out of them

to pull our new Vawdrey B-doubles.

loading was primarily wool.

which is what really counts in the long

“Dovetailing with this is our strategy for

Today, Hi-Trans Express supports its Australia-

run,” Tony says.

customer engagement and enlightenment,

wide operations from head office in

Speaking about the latest Vawdrey

so we decided that the livery on the trailers

Adelaide, with branches in Adelaide, Broken

B-double sets to join the fleet, Tony

would pair with the Euro 6 prime movers

Hill, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and

elaborates on the strategy of continually

to provide a firm statement about our

agents in Perth, Darwin and Hobart.

striving to exceed customer expectations

commitment to carbon dioxide reduction.”

Both companies are proud family-owned

while staying abreast of the latest trends in

“We’re currently standardising on Euro

concerns that strive for innovation and

technology and environmental care.

6 compliant trucks and looking towards

quality of workmanship in everything

Thus, he says, the company has committed

hydrogen fuel cell power for our linehaul

they do.

to becoming carbon-neutral by the

trucks and battery electric for pick-up and

These, according to Hi Trans Express CEO

middle of this decade and, as part of this

delivery (PUD) vehicles where appropriate,”

Tony Mellick, are prime reasons why Hi-Trans

commitment, has emblazoned the curtains

he says – adding that the latter has limiting

has standardised on Vawdrey trailers across

of the new Vawdrey B-double sets with

factors around range and recharging.

its operation.

striking ‘green’ graphics.

Tony also mentions that the disposal

“The innovation and quality of the Vawdrey

“Part of our operational strategy for some

or recycling of the lithium-ion batteries

products are second-to-none and the fact

time now has been to investigate how

must be factored into the carbon-

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neutral equation.

being another high priority at Hi-Trans

Talking about the new Vawdrey

Express, the trailers are also equipped with

B-double sets, Tony reiterates they are

the Vawdrey Lift-A-Gate system as well as

a visual statement about the company’s

suspended bungee straps – six on the lead

Fast Fact

commitment to achieving carbon neutrality

and 11 on the tag – which retract the load

A family-owned company established

over the next few years.

binding straps close to the ceiling while

in 1969, Hi-Trans Express has acquired

“I’ve instructed our people to ensure they

loading and are then easily pulled down

Vawdrey trailers for the last 27 years

are only pulled by our Euro 6 or better

and tightened. This eliminates the risk of

due to their high levels of product

prime movers moving forward,” he says.

repetitive strain injuries.

innovation, quality of workmanship

“This is a consistent message we want

As for running gear, the trailers are fitted

and market value.

to portray to our customers and the

with BPW axles and air suspension riding on

general public.”

a full complement of alloy wheels.

The Vawdrey 34-pallet drop-deck

Completing the picture are the striking

Contact

combinations feature height-adjustable

curtain graphics applied by Vawdrey Visual

mezzanine floors on the lower decks of

which set the scene for the direction Hi-

both lead and tag trailers.

Trans Express is heading with its vision to

With Work Health and Safety (WH&S)

become carbon-neutral by 2025.

Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South Vic 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

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WEIGHING SYSTEMS

Increase efficiency, Increase confidence SMART TRUCK SOLUTIONS OFFERS TCA TYPE A CERTIFIED RIGHT WEIGH ONBOARD DIGITAL SCALES FEATURING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND A FREE MOBILE APP THAT ALLOWS OPERATORS TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE AND BOOST PRODUCTIVITY. The challenge facing fleet operators today is to maximise payload and drivetime without sacrificing safety or incurring costly overweight fines. Several competing factors play into the demand of maintaining safety and operational efficiencies: optimising load balance, utilising payload capacity, dealing with the costs, time losses and hassles that come with weigh bridge stops.

The answer, of course, is Right Weigh’s onboard load scales – simple technology that gives fleet owners the tool necessary to feel confident about axle group weights and skip weigh bridge stops in favour of more time on route without the risk of overweight

Right Weigh onboard digital scales.

tickets, safety issues, or additional delay.

Right Weigh’s 201 Series exterior digital load

They change everything about the vehicle

scales, including PIN code protection and an

weight management process – removing

overweight warning feature, is user-friendly

unnecessary side-trips to check a load,

and ideal for maintaining legal weights

eliminating the risk of expensive tickets

efficiently and safely.

and delays for non-compliance, and saving

Used in conjunction with the free Mobile

thousands per truck.

App, Right Weigh’s load scales provide real-

Leigh Noske, owner of Smart Truck

time data on payload weight for drivers and

Solutions, says that Right Weigh’s exterior

fleet operators without leaving the cab.

digital load scales are compatible with

“Users can view on-ground weight of their

various truck and trailer air suspension and

truck and trailer either from the heads-

axle configurations, which is crucial for

up-display on the unit or anywhere within

observing Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).

Bluetooth range,” he says. “They can also

“The 201 Series is one of the most versatile

share that information with fleet operators

exterior on-board digital scale systems from

via email – promoting a safer and more

Right Weigh,” he says. “It is available with

productive way to monitor and maintain

a dual air input that can be used to monitor

legal payload limits.”

a single axle group with two height control valves or it can be used to monitor two Monitor weight by axle group and more via the Right Weigh mobile app.

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separate axle groups on the same vehicle.”

Leigh explains that the additional features of

Contact Smart Truck Solutions Ph: 03 5292 1992 Web: www.rightweigh.com.au

KNORR-BREMSE RDC RAMP DOCKING CONTROL

SAFETY FIRST. EVERYTIME. WITH KNORR-BREMSE RDC BRAKING TECHNOLOGY. Reversing a trailer presents one of the greatest opportunities for accidents involving truck, trailer and other objects.

Knorr-Bremse Ramp Docking Control (RDC) reduces these risks by detecting objects behind the trailer. When the distance between the rear of the trailer and a docking platform, for example, reduces to a predefined range, the trailer brakes will be activated through the Knorr-Bremse TEBS system to slow the movement to a complete stop and provide physical feedback to the driver. In addition, the system provides visual and audible warnings for the driver while reversing.

Operational Benefits • • • • • • • •

Phone Email Or visit

1300 309 991 (Australia) 09 218 3879 (New Zealand) cvs.aus@knorr-bremse.com www.knorr-bremse.com.au Download our Service Locator App

Provides Pedestrian safety Supports OHS obligations Simple driver operation reducing fatigue Assists the driver to reverse safely in reduced visibility conditions Reduces operating costs by avoiding trailer damage Helps avoid opportunity for customer dock damage The Knorr-Bremse RDC is a trailer specific, multi-volt system, so any prime mover can tow your trailer The Knorr-Bremse RDC system can be fitted to any Knorr-Bremse TEBS G2.2 by a trailer manufacturer or retro fitted through the Knorr-Bremse TruckServices network.

WEIGHING SYSTEMS

Airtec weighs in with TCA approval AIRTEC CORPORATION IS A LEADING SUPPLIER OF SMART ONBOARD MASS AND TYRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. THE COMPANY RECENTLY OBTAINED TYPE APPROVAL WITH TRANSPORT CERTIFICATION AUSTRALIA FOR A SMART ONBOARD MASS SYSTEM. “Airtec is a leading supplier and manufacturer of digital tyre inflators, inflator accessories and mass management systems around the world,” says David Hewett, Managing Director of Airtec Corporation.

“We’re pleased to have obtained typeapproval for a smart OBM system, which allows transport operators to take advantage of new initiatives currently being introduced.

“We’re also proud of our efforts to ensure there is backward compatibility. This means that vehicles already fitted with the 89AXM Series can easily be upgraded to a smart OBM system.”

The system has a digital LED display which connects to a real time axle load monitoring arrangement and is wireless and Bluetooth compatible. This means operators can connect their phone to the system via

Airtec Onboard Mass Systems are rugged in construction and ready for intelligent mass system applications.

Bluetooth to view weights in real time from the cab.

Airtec Corporation is an Australian family-

accurate, reliable and certified solutions in

According to David, the most important

owned company offering innovative

the intelligent mass realm.

features of Airtec’s OBM system are that it

solutions in onboard tyre pressure and mass

Type-approval of OBM systems involves the

is ready for intelligent mass systems such

management systems.

assessment of OBM system ‘types’ against

as IAP and features a rugged construction

The company is internationally recognised as

the performance-based requirements

which ensures reliability while also being

a quality manufacturer and distributor of a

contained in the OBM System Functional

easy to use. In addition, replacement parts

range of innovative products including digital

and Technical Specification.

are readily available.

tyre inflators, onboard digital weight scales

Smart OBM systems use digital technology

“Achieving Type Approval Category-B

(OBM) and spare parts. Leading products

to collect mass data from vehicles in a

means we can offer fleet and transport

of the company include the FRP, AXL200

standardised way through the National

operators accurate, reliable and certified

and Smart Gauges. On-board mass systems

Telematics Framework, and are future-ready

solutions, future proofing them in

measure the mass of axle groups and

with Intelligent Mass capability.

readiness for intelligent mass and related

calculate the gross vehicle mass of a vehicle.

These systems are a key element in new

schemes,” he says.

On 2 December last year, Transport

road access arrangements such as the

Certification Australia (TCA) announced

Intelligent Access Program (IAP) that rely on

Airtec had obtained type-approval (Category

the availability of mass data collection.

B) for its 89AXM Series smart onboard mass

Therefore, the use of smart OBM systems

system (OBM). This means Airtec can now

has the potential to drive enhanced

offer fleet and transport operators with

productivity and safety reforms.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Going above and beyond

INTERCONTINENTAL SPARES AT SHEPPARTON IS AN AGENT FOR LEADING TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPONENT MANUFACTURER FUWA K-HITCH. THE COMPANY ALSO BUILDS TRAILERS UNDER THE BANNER OF ICS TRAILERS, USING THE TRIED AND TESTED FUWA K-HITCH PRODUCTS INCLUDING AXLES, SUSPENSION, FIFTH WHEELS AND LANDING LEGS. Intercontinental Spares (ICS) has been in

trailers of the highest quality and style

This is the first trailer Adrian has had built

operation for the past 20 years and has

for valued clientele.

by ICS Trailers, and he says he is highly

been associated with Fuwa K-Hitch for the

According to Scott, the popularity of ICS

impressed by the quality and the fact

previous 15 years.

trailers can be gauged by the fact that the

that nothing was too much trouble to

The company builds a wide range of trailers

company has an order book that stretches

incorporate into the build. Adrian adds

including single and B-double flat-tops and

four months ahead, which ensures the

that good old-fashioned word-of-mouth

drop-decks, the latter either with or without

fabricators are always kept busy.

from a friend set him on the path to ICS

beaver-tails and ramps. Other variants

“These days we go to great lengths

Trailers’ door.

include machinery-carrying drop-deck

to produce tailor-made trailers for our

“A friend of mine who had a tag trailer

wideners with either one-piece or bi-fold

customers, many of whom appreciate

built by the company put me onto them,”

ramps as well as pig, tag and dog trailers.

the extra attention to detail that we put

he says. “I really liked the look of it and

The business was started by Jack Nind and

into them and the fact that we regularly

wanted my new trailer to have a similar

is now managed by his son Scott who says

correspond with them to ensure they are

high-end appearance, which is why I

that the company previously used another

getting exactly what they want,” Scott says.

asked ICS Trailers to build it.

brand of trailer axles and suspension in its

“We really like to get the customer fully

With his new trailer Adrian wanted a

trailer builds but switched to Fuwa K-hitch

involved with the build rather than just

on the strength of the brand’s product

pushing trailers out the door as quickly as

support, quality, availability and value

possible. That way we are able to finish off

Fast Fact

for money.

the trailer exactly how the customer wants

Formed 15 years ago, Intercontinental

“Our specialty is drop-deck trailers including

it and they have a lot of input into what

Spares is an agent for Fuwa K-Hitch

drop-deck wideners and standard drop

gets welded on where and things

components and also a trailer

decks for machinery,” Scott says.

like that.”

builder that uses Fuwa K-Hitch axles,

The company employs 15 people including

One such customer is Adrian Tyndall who

suspension, fifth wheels and landing

five who build the trailers, all of whom take

owns an excavation business based at

legs in the trailers it builds.

pride in their workmanship and in building

Waaia, about 40km north of Shepparton.

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Intercontinental Spares is an agent for Fuwa K-Hitch and also builds a range of bespoke trailers under the ICS Trailers banner.

number of bespoke features and he says

running gear that Scott supplies and

containers for various uses including

Scott has shown a willingness to provide

overall he couldn’t be happier with the

portable buildings, offices and shower

the exact product to meet Adrian’s needs.

finished product.

blocks. The company also builds and

“It’s the interaction and constant talking

Scott says in addition to using the robust

installs V-drive gearboxes for boats.

to and fro that ensures everything has

and reliable Fuwa K-Hitch components, he

“We pretty much do everything connected

been done exactly the way I want it,”

employs a talented team of trailer builders,

with trailers which makes you head in a

Adrian says.

including his head builder who has been

lot of different directions,” Scott says.

“This is a really special trailer for me and

with him for over 20 years and who prior

“Shepparton is a good place to have a

I wanted it to look really good,” he adds.

to starting with ICS learnt his skills with

trailer business as there is no shortage of

“I’m 60 now and I’ve had a good year so it

another prominent trailer builder.

truck operators.”

was time to make that happen.”

ICS is a diverse business that entails

As a supplier of Fuwa K-Hitch components

The trailer is a 47’ drop-deck with ramps

considerably more than its core specialties

and a trailer builder that uses and

and outriggers that slide out from each

of trailer component supply and trailer

recommends the products, ICS will continue

side for carting wide machinery.

building. The company also carries out

to build high-quality trailers specifically

Adrian says he recently refurbished a

refurbishments and repairs to trailers

tailored to individual operators’ needs.

14-year-old Kenworth T404 SAR which will

including fridge vans, and also supplies

be a fitting complement for the new trailer.

and fits Carrier and Thermo King

Asked about the Fuwa K-Hitch axles

refrigeration plants.

and suspension fitted to his new trailer,

Other strings to its bow include the

Adrian said he was pleased to use the

modification and sale of shipping

Contact Fuwa K-Hitch 13-21 Bliss Court Derrimut Vic 3026 Ph: 03 9369 0000 Web: www.khitch.com.au

The range of ICS Trailers includes B-double lead, drop deck and flat top semi, as well as pig, tag and dog trailers.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

From humble beginnings CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL FASTENER SUPPLIER, WDS GROUP, SUPPORTS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AUSTRALIA-WIDE WITH ITS EXTENSIVE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO AND AFTERSALES TEAM. WDS Group supplies flanged bolts and a vast range of fasteners.

sales representative team, internal sales team, counter sales team, a delivery service and aftersales support that is second to none.

WDS has the largest and fully stocked product range of construction and fabrication products in Sydney including all high tensile and mild steel fasteners, flanged bolts, construction fixings, Thor Helical wall ties, abrasives, safety equipment, hand tools , power tools, lubricants, lifting equipment, sealants & adhesives and specially

WDS is a family owned Australian

manufactured products.

independent distributor that supplies

Recently, WDS broadened its technical

quality fasteners to a variety of industrial

capabilities further by bringing Flange Bolts

sectors including trailer builders, commercial

Australasia into the fold. The partnership has

vehicle manufacturers and heavy vehicle

allowed the business to expand its flanged

component specialists.

bolt range to include 12-point flanged bolts,

The company, which was founded in Kemps

socket head flanged variations, flanged

Creek by Hugo Perau in 1983 and has grown

Toplock lock Nuts and flanged Nyloc nuts

Nyloc nuts, masonry repair products, flat

from a small local business to a national one-

as well as the new GripTainer Range of

and spring washers, chemical anchoring,

stop shop that caters to all manufacturers’

interlocking Panel Fasteners in addition to

mechanical anchoring, drill bits, construction

fastening supply requirements and needs.

a full range of High Tensile and Mild Steel

fixings, hand and power tools, rivets (available

Over the years, WDS has flourished. Hugo

standard bolting products.

in all materials), stainless steel (304, 316,

teamed up with his son, John, to grow the

These products are complement by

duplex and super duplex), lifting equipment,

business, expanding the fastener range and in

WDS’ selection of commodity fastening

stud bolts (available in various coatings),

turn moving to a larger site at Wetherill Park.

products of around 40,000 stock items

safety equipment, abrasives, drill bits, sealants

The 20-strong team work diligently to supply

and fast turnaround times from locally

and adhesives, grouts and hydraulic lime

and create the complete package that WDS

supported suppliers.

along with balustrade cables and fittings.

is renowned for.

The company also supplies: threaded rods,

In addition to supplying bolts and other

WDS prides itself on having an experienced

mild steel bolts, socket cap screws, hex and

fasteners, WDS also distributes paints

Flange bolt hanger.

and protective coatings, thread locking compounds, lubricants and protectants, tooling, clamps and welding accessories, chain, lifting, load restraint and more.

Contact

Trailer builders and heavy vehicle workshops rely on WDS Group for the ample supply of fasteners and components.

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WDS Group 1357 The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 1300 937 349 E: info@wds.com.au Web: www.wds.com.au Web: www.fbabolt.com.au Web: www.thorhelical.com.au Facebook.com/wds Google.com/+wds Instagram.com/wds/

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JOST wins Product Safety & Innovation Award THE AWARD-WINNING JSK42-ASW FIFTH WHEEL WITH AIR RELEASE AND SENSOR FROM JOST AUSTRALIA IS SUITED TO A BROAD RANGE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT TASKS, REDUCES MANUAL STRAIN INJURY RISKS FOR OPERATORS AND MINIMISES THE POSSIBILITY OF A DROPPED TRAILER. Equipment specialist, JOST Australia,

relies on keeping freight moving. A lot of

with air release and sensor technology

received the Safety & Innovation Award at

work goes into making sure that happens

which reduces the possibility of a trailer

the 2020 Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia

and during the pandemic, the industry

dropping by accident.

(HVIA) National Awards.

rose to the challenge. I congratulate the

“Our JSK42-ASW fifth wheel features

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

entire heavy vehicle industry – transport

pneumatic automation which helps to

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz,

operators, manufacturers, repairers and

reduce the risk of strain injury,” James says.

spoke at the event, held November

drivers on a job well done. Through your

“Meanwhile, the sensor system works to

2020. He acknowledged and celebrated

joint efforts you have ensured that our

ensure correct coupling by sensing the

the industry’s hard-working members

trucks and trailers have stayed on the road

position of the skid plate, the kingpin

who continue to excel in providing

and freight kept moving”.

and lock lever – all must be in the correct

innovative solutions to improve safety and

Buchholz had the pleasure of announcing

position before the ‘ok’ signal is sent to the

productivity in the road transport sector.

JOST Australia as the winner of the Safety

coupling status indicator as shown in the

“The Covid-19 pandemic has placed

Innovation Award.

prime mover cab. This significantly helps

unprecedented pressure on Australia’s

The equipment specialist won the award

reduce the risk of dropped trailers.”

freight and logistics sector,” he said in his

for developing the JSK42-ASW fifth

The initial idea for the JSK42-

opening address. “Our national economy

wheel, a low maintenance fifth wheel

ASW, according to James, came

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I congratulate the entire heavy vehicle industry – transport operators, manufacturers, repairers and drivers on a job well done. Through your joint efforts you have ensured that our trucks and trailers have stayed on the road and freight kept moving. product,” James says. “JOST Australia

benefits of the JSK42-ASW fifth wheel, it

engineers worked closely with the design

is also designed for low maintenance. The

office based at the company’s German

fifth wheel has greaseless top plate liners

headquarters to ensure that the integrity

with Lubetronic grease canister for the

and function of the base fifth wheel

lock jaw which allows for service intervals

were not compromised by any of the

of about 50,000+ kilometres (in line

modifications. Initial prototypes were

with the prime mover).

developed in Melbourne, in collaboration

“Innovating in new technologies, to make

with two major truck manufacturers and

our heavy transport industry safer is a big

these prototypes were then tested with

credit to JOST Australia,” said Buchholz.

help from the transport company who

“I congratulate the entire team on their

set the initial challenge.

efforts in developing this technology

“The prototype tests provided valuable

which will reduce the risk of injury and

feedback from drivers, who helped to

increase accessibility for drivers.”

identify improvements in the installation of the fifth wheel and the instructions required to ensure it is used correctly.

Fast Fact

“Following a successful prototyping

The JSK42-ASW fifth wheel uses the

phase, a field trial of 10 units began.

industry standard bolting pattern

This trial engaged driver trainers, drivers,

for mounting fifth wheels to a

fleet managers, workshop managers and

vehicle chassis and it can be fitted

mechanics to ensure that all stakeholders

to any prime mover available in the

were consulted regarding the use and

Australian market. The pneumatic and

from a discussion with a prominent

maintenance of the new technology.

electrical integration to the vehicle

Australian transport company.

“Communication and feedback continues

can be carried out by any qualified

“The challenge was given to combine

to flow from people involved with the

technician. JOST’s fifth wheel makes

the occupational health & safety benefits

field trial fleet, which has now been in

it suited to a broad range of freight

of pneumatic operation and the safety

successful operation for 12 months.”

transport tasks.

benefits of a sensor system into one

In addition to the operational safety

Minister Scott Buchholz (pictured left) presents JOST Australia’s Queensland team with the coveted Safety & Innovation Award at the HVIA Awards ceremony in Brisbane.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Safety first, every time THE LATEST TRAILER SAFETY SYSTEM FROM KNORR-BREMSE – RAMP DOCK CONTROL – IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DRIVER FEEDBACK AND CONTROLLED BRAKING WHEN REVERSING A TRAILER TOWARD A DOCKING PLATFORM, SIGNIFICANT OBSTRUCTION OR PEDESTRIAN. Loading docks across Australia – from

mounted ultrasonic sensors on the back

“The speaker that provides audible

shopping centres to industrial facilities

of the trailer and when the reverse gear is

feedback in-cab is positioned as close

– typically see a high volume of vehicles

engaged these sensors transmit and receive

as possible to the driver’s position on

and personnel operate onsite. Mobile

ultrasonic signals to determine distance

the trailer board. If, for instance, the

plants and forklifts work around the

between the truck and the object.

reverse gear is selected twice within five

clock as their operators load and

“When the distance between the rear

seconds, the RDC system will enter a

unload pallets, while truck and trailer

of the trailer and a docking platform

silent mode which when active will disable

combinations move in and out of the

reduces to a predefined range, the trailer

speaker output.”

area. Under these circumstances, without

brakes activate via Knorr-Bremse Trailer

To prevent collisions, the RDC system has

the appropriate guidance or technology,

Electronic Braking System (TEBS) to slow

reverse speed limiter functionality.

reversing a trailer could lead to an

the vehicle’s movement to a complete

“The RDC system has a programmable

accidental collision.

stop, providing physical feedback to

reversing speed function that can

Freight companies can minimise the chance

the driver,” he says.

pulse the trailer brakes and assist in

of wear-and-tear dock damage, damaging

“RDC provides visual and audible warnings

maintaining a steady speed while

their heavy vehicles and most importantly

for the driver while reversing. These take

reversing,” Gareth says. “This helps to

keeping people safe by investing in Knorr-

the form of LED displays that vary colour

overcome weather conditions, trailer loads,

Bremse Ramp Dock Control (RDC) which

and flash rate based on the presence and

road surface all of which can all affect

reduces these risks by detecting objects

distance of a person or object within the

braking performance.”

behind the trailer.

trailer sensor field. The displays are ideally

Knorr-Bremse has also incorporated a

The system, according to Knorr-Bremse

placed on the far left and right at the front

memory function to the RDC system.

Australia Trailer Sales Business Manager –

of the trailer headboard in easy view of

“When the memory function is enabled,

CVS, Gareth Lawless, uses symmetrically

the driver.

the sensors will capture and store any

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When the distance between the rear of the trailer and a docking platform reduces to a predefined range, the trailer brakes activate via Knorr-Bremse Trailer Electronic Braking System (TEBS) to slow the vehicle’s movement to a complete stop, providing physical feedback to the driver.

Contact Knorr-Bremse Australia 23-29 Factory Street Granville NSW 2142 Ph: 02 8863 6500 Web: www.knorr-bremse.com.au

Fast Fact Knorr-Bremse is a leading manufacturer

objects such as bumpers or steps or

There are several operational benefits

of braking and control systems for

rubber bolsters, within 600mm field of

to installing Knorr-Bremse’s Ramp

heavy commercial vehicles. The

view of the sensor during the ignition

Dock Control (RDC) system. It provides

equipment specialist also supplies Driver

on sequence,” Gareth says. “When

pedestrian safety, meets OH&S obligations,

Assistance System solutions and has a

reverse gear is applied, the RDC system

allows for simple driver operation which

national aftermarket support network,

will complete another capture. If any

reduces fatigue, enables heavy vehicle

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, which

objects are detected during the ignition

operators to reverse safely especially

includes genuine new service products

sequence and are still present when

when visibility conditions are poor and

and parts for trailers in all stages of their

reverse gear is applied, the object will be

helps to prevent accidental trailer and

working life. In addition to supporting

considered as part of the trailer and will

customer dock damage. RDC is a trailer

all trailer configurations from single

be ignored. If the object detected during

specific, multi-volt system, so any prime

trailers and B-doubles to triples and

the ignition sequence is not present

mover can tow the trailer. This system

road trains, Knorr-Bremse Service

when reverse gear is applied, the object

can be fitted to the Knorr-Bremse

Partners can also retrofit TEBS and

will no longer be considered as part of

G2.2 TEBS by the trailer manufacturer

other accessories to keep road transport

the trailer and any objects within that

or retrofitted via the Knorr-Bremse

businesses on the road and productive.

zone will be detected.”

TruckServices network.

Ramp Dock Control from Knorr-Bremse is a versatile trailer safety system.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

SAF INTRADRUM.

Continued evolution TRAILER EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, SAF HOLLAND, CONTINUES TO EVOLVE ITS WELL-PROVEN COMPONENTS DESIGNED FOR HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS INCLUDING PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS. ADVANTAGES SUCH AS STREAMLINED MAINTENANCE AND A REDUCTION IN THE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP HEADLINE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE COMPANY’S PRODUCTS. There are two major product groups under the

using composite casting with different,

brake cylinder is mounted out of harm’s

SAF-Holland axles and suspensions umbrella:

specially-matched materials. The unique

way within the arm. The shock absorber is

INTRA – featuring a lightweight, fabricated

design enables the disc to expand and

also positioned in the centre of the hanger

trailing arm welded to the axle; and Modul

contract radially independent of the

bracket within the functional suspension

– which features a Z-shaped design and

adapter ring to which it is coupled

arm, thus protecting it from damage due to

100mm-wide springs – either single or twin –

via a spline. This mitigates the hot

flying stones or other road debris.

attached to the axle with U-bolts.

spots that plague conventional disc

Optionally available on the INTRA range is a

From 2018, the equipment specialist has also

rotors, keeping the braking surfaces

premium zinc-rich three-layer paint coating

incorporated York axles and suspensions into

completely flat and extending pad life.

process called SAF PC. This dramatically

its portfolio, enabling greater choice and

Another key feature of the INTRA range

improves corrosion resistance, enabling

flexibility for the end-user.

is the functional suspension arm and axle

SAF Holland to offer a 10-year warranty

The SAF INTRA family comprises seven

beam which are welded together to form a

against corrosion.

variants including INTRADISC plus INTEGRAL,

unitised and maintenance-free assembly.

According to Nemanja Miletic, SAF-Holland

INTRA DISC with Air Vent, INTRADRUM,

This eliminates the need for U-bolts,

Product Manager Asia-Pacific (APAC), the

INTRA CD, INTRA CD TRAK, INTRA MEGA

clamping plates and nuts which can loosen

INTRADISC range is the lightest disc brake

and INTRA Self Steering Axle.

over time and require retorquing.

option in the market.

The patented INTRADISC plus INTEGRAL

The patented SAFE-GUARD-DESIGN of

“It is the preferred choice for anyone

features a two-piece rotor manufactured

the functional suspension arm means the

looking to reduce tare weight and increase

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efficiency,” he says. “With a six-year/ one-

The SAF INTRADISC plus INTEGRAL premium

million km warranty on major components

axle features a 10-spoke wheel-end design

including bearings, 3D bushes and shocks,

that is weight optimised.

Fast Fact

the INTRA series represents the best return

“The 10-spoke wheel-end design has been

The use of super-single (385/65R22.5)

on investment for every dollar spent.”

developed using topology optimisation

tyres on trailers, according to Nemanja

SAF-Holland is continuously engaged in

of the same hub that has been in service

Miletic, is becoming increasingly

research and development to make its

for decades,” Nemanja says. “Using

common in the Australian market.

products more efficient, more reliable and

special computer software, the weight

“SAF-Holland’s standard offering is

eminently suitable for a wide range of

has been reduced while also providing

readily available in its lightweight

applications.

increased strength.”

category with complete unit weight

“The most recent iteration of the SAF INTRA

Technically, this is achieved by removing

starting from 380kg,” he says. “These

range is SAF INTRA CD TRAK which is the

material from the places where it is not

feature a wider track of 2040mm and

first hydraulically driven trailer axle,” Nemanja

needed and transferring it to other locations

wider hanger centres of 1200mm,

says. “Another new feature is SAF PC (SAF

where extra strength is needed. The design

providing more stability and roll-

Premium Coating), featuring increased zinc-

was then realised, tested extensively

stiffness which make it ideal for

based anti-corrosion protection for the axle

and validated, and is now part of the

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

and a 10-year warranty against suspension

standard offering with 120mm offset rims

applications. This setup has been

corrosion. This is now part of the standard

and super-single tyres.

a standard option for years in New

offering and not just an exclusive developed

According to Nemanja, this exercise proves

Zealand as they have lower gross

for specific customers,” Nemanja says.

SAF-Holland’s motto that nothing is so good

combination mass limits and every

He also explains that the standardised

that it couldn’t be better.

kilogram counts.”

offering for the Australian market is now the

There are more than 500 retailers and 30

heavier spec INTRA Custom Design (INTRA

authorised service centres across Australia

CD) which provides a thicker axle beam with

and New Zealand that support SAF-

heavy-duty 3D bushes. “At the moment,

Holland customers.

we are finetuning some components

“Our teams are readily available to respond

in order to customise them for tailored

to your calls and technical queries,”

applications,” he says.

Nemanja says.

Contact SAF-Holland 115 High Street Melton VIC 3337 Ph: 03 9971 7900 Customer support: 1300 131 613 Web: www.safholland.com.au

SAF INTRA series.

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Industry leader: Kate Thurston KATE THURSTON AND HUSBAND STEVE THURSTON ARE A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND WALGETT BASED RURAL TRUCKING OPERATION THURSTON’S TRANSPORT. Kate Thurston.

Q: What first drew you to the commercial

Manager to a Truck Driver was an amazing

be more of a logbook system where each

road transport industry?

challenge. My husband and brother-in-law

skill is signed off on when competency

A: It happened by chance, really. I had

were pretty good teachers; they showed

is reached. Drivers need to know how to

resigned from an office management job

me what to do and what not to do. Getting

deal with all forms of terrain, weather and

and commented to Steve that I might get my

the licence was one thing, learning how

traffic conditions before they are let out

truck licence. He thought I was joking, but

to competently drive a truck under all

into it. The amount of money someone is

soon realised that was not the case. I figured

conditions was another thing altogether.

prepared to pay for a licence shouldn’t be

if I was going to be sitting beside him in the truck I might as well be able to drive it.

the determining factor for getting one.

Q: What is the best thing about the transport industry?

Q: What do female-driven events

Q: What does a standard day for you

A: The best thing is the service it provides

in commercial road transport mean

look like?

to the Australian community – which is

to you?

A: A standard working day starts for me as it

something I’m very proud to be a part of.

A: I don’t have anything to do with female-

does for the boys. Up at 5.30, breakfast, fire

driven events in commercial road transport.

up the Mack, build up air, do the daily checks

Q: What do you think could

I have been employed in male-dominated

and go. The day finishes when either there’s

be improved?

industries all my working life and for me,

nothing left to cart, the wheat silos or cotton

Seriously, where to start?

you make the job your own by your efforts,

gin are closed, or I’ve had enough for the day.

A: I believe the authorities who make and

ethics, grit and determination.

enforce the rules should be experienced

I don’t see why there should be a

Q: What has been a highlight of

truck drivers with mechanical knowledge;

difference between male and female in this

your career so far?

then they may have a better idea of which

industry. Yes, some women have difficulties

A: The biggest highlight for me is being

rules are practical, realistic and workable.

with some aspects of the job; but some

able to do the job. Going from an Office

I also think the licencing system should

men do too.

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A true gentleman of the industry STARTING AS A CADET DRAFTSMAN AT A QUEENSLAND CEMENT WORKS IN THE EARLY 1960S, GRAHAM WEATHERHOG SUBSEQUENTLY MOVED INTO TRUCK BODY AND TRAILER BUILDING. IN 1979 HE WAS ONE OF FIVE MEN WHO STARTED SHEPHARD TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT AND HAS REMAINED WITH THE COMPANY TO THIS DAY. of the others in the business, including John and Val Shephard, and after that his son, daughter, son-in-law and spare parts manager each bought 25 per cent shares in the business, and Graham continued to work for them.

Asked about the greatest changes he’s seen over the last 40 years, Graham mentions much tighter and more prolific regulations and Performance-Based Standards (PBS).

“The over-involvement of regulations and the paperwork this creates has made the job of building trailers much more complex,” he says. “Long gone are the days when you could simply take an order from someone over the phone and then build it.”

As for who or what he admires in the industry, Graham says he’s always looked up to Haulmark Trailers as a solid privately-

Graham Weatherhog.

owned company.

“Haulmark has been around longer than

It’s increasingly rare these days to meet

his time with Athol Hedges.

us – when I worked for Athol Hedges we

a person who has been employed by

In those early years Graham also presided

were buying our axles and suspension from

just three companies in their entire

over the design and manufacture of

them,” he says.

working life.

aluminium bodies without ribs which

Today the tables have turned and Graham

Just such a person is Graham Weatherhog,

saved weight, and this process was later

says spare parts and component sales

who finished grade 10 at high school

transferred to steel body construction.

account for 40 per cent of STE’s revenue.

in 1962 and the following year gained

After 13 years with Athol Hedges,

“I’m very proud of what we’ve

a drafting cadetship at a cement works

Graham and two of his workmates were

achieved with the business since we

where his father worked.

approached by John and Val Shephard who

started,” Graham adds.

Midway through his cadetship Graham

owned a second-hand trailer sales business

“Having my children, their partners and

successfully applied for a job with

and were looking to diversify into truck

grand-daughter all working in the business

prominent bus, coach and truck body

body and trailer building.

really means a lot to me,” he says.

builder Athol Hedges and proceeded to

“When we started Shephard Transport

complete his cadetship and also gain a

Equipment (STE) in 1979, John Shephard

mechanical engineering certificate at QIT

was doing sales, I was doing the

Industry Icon

(Queensland Institute of Technology).

design drawings, pricing, invoicing,

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

“I was mainly involved with the truck

purchasing and pickups and the other

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

body building side of the business

three guys were building the gear in the

honouring the unsung heroes of the

including tabletop, tipper and fibreglass

workshop,” Graham says.

commercial road transport industry.

fire appliance bodies,” Graham says of

Over time Graham bought the shares

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Automatic for the people SINCE OPENING ITS FIRST BRANCH IN BRISBANE 28 YEARS AGO, BIDFOOD AUSTRALIA HAS ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND BECOME A MAJOR NATIONAL PLAYER IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE COMPANY HAS RELIED UPON HINO TRUCKS AS THE PREDOMINANT BRAND IN THE FLEET.

Bidfood Australia has an extensive Hino fleet.

From the outset Bidfood has partnered with

in 1988 by Brian Joffe and listed on the

adding that the company operates a variety

Hino as a one-stop-shop supplying fully built

Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1990.

of different sizes from the 300 Series and

trucks to its branches all over Australia. As

In 2017 the Bidcorp Group was formed

500 Series ranges, fitted with refrigerated

a result, the company is able to leave most

focusing solely on the foodservice industry

van bodies in sizes ranging from two-pallet

its vehicle needs in the capable hands of

and commenced trading under the new

to 16-pallet.

Hino while concentrating on maintaining

name of Bidfood, after it was listed

In fact, according to Grant, Bidfood has

the highest levels of customer service for its

independently on the Johannesburg Stock

over 250 Hino vehicles on the road across

valued clients.

Exchange in 2016.

Australia, with the number of different

Indeed, a major determining factor in the

As such, Bidfood Australia has grown to

roles almost matching the different sizes of

success of any business is customer service.

become a pre-eminent out-of-home food

vehicles employed.

Get it right and the business is likely to grow;

service provider to the likes of cafes, pubs,

“Some do longer interstate runs or to

get it wrong and very soon the competition

clubs, restaurants, mine sites and hospitals.

smaller regional branches which can include

will be eating into market share, jeopardising

Today, the company has well in excess of

overnight stops, while others are running

the very viability of the company.

30,000 customers across the nation.

around metro areas delivering to local

In the case of Bidfood, getting it right has

According to Grant Fairlie, who has

restaurants, pubs and clubs,” he says.

seen the company flourish from a single

been General Manager Procurement and

Interestingly, in addition to company drivers,

branch in Brisbane 28 years ago to a national

Marketing of Bidfood for the past nine years,

Bidfood also engages a significant number

operation comprising 43 sites covering every

the original manager of the business started

of subcontractors. According to Grant, while

state and territory in Australia.

out using Hino trucks and the company has

these are free to use whatever brand they

Bidfood, formerly known as Bidvest

continued using the brand ever since.

prefer, many choose to buy Hino, deeming

Foodservice, was originally part of Bidvest

“It has always been about reliability,

it the ideal unit for the task and at the same

Group Limited, a South African services,

reputation and service – and Hino delivers

time blending nicely with the company-

trading, and distribution company founded

on all these points in spades,” Grant says –

owned trucks.

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A South American journey BRAZIL’S RANDON GROUP LEVERAGES A STRONG HERITAGE OF 71 YEARS AND BALANCES THAT WISDOM WITH THE DYNAMIC ENERGY OF A YOUNG, MODERN ENTERPRISE. IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS, THE COMPANY HAS EXPERIENCED RAPID EXPANSION IN ITS THREE MAIN DIVISIONS, EQUIPMENT, AUTO PARTS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.

In the last few years, Randon Group,

and sharing the benefits with society,” said

our proprietary Suspensys E-Sys,” he said.

has invested considerably in its future –

Carvalho. “Our Randon Trailer division is

“Basically, it works as follows: Going uphill,

executing a strategic business plan through

by far the market leader in South America

the trailer traction is activated automatically

the expansion of its vast product portfolio.

and has a complete portfolio of trailers,

by the control software, reducing the

This includes the acquisition of Ferrari

such as grain haulers, tippers, tanks, dry

load on the diesel powertrain, therefore

Industrial which opened up new avenues

vans, reefers, side curtains, silos, flat beds,

yielding substantial fuel savings, which

in aluminiun die casting, Fremax brake

container chassis, sugar cane hauler among

depending on the loading and route, can

discs, Armetal distribution, Farloc coolants

others. Out of the 10 most popular types

get up to 25 per cent. Going downhill

and brake fluids, Jurid do Brasil friction

of trailers sold in Brazil Randon is number-

and when brakes are applied, the kinetic

pads along with new hubs, drums and

one for seven of them and second place for

energy is used to recharge the batteries.

increased inventory capacity.

the remaining three. About 80 per cent of

Same principle as in a F1 electric car. This

Executive VP and COO Sergio L. Carvalho

the mix sold currently is the result of new

was announced at Fenatran (International

said the internationalisation aspect of the

platforms developed in the last five years.”

Road Cargo Transport Trade Show) last

strategy saw the business open new sites

Sergio Carvalho said the business has

year in Brazil and is undergoing durability

with Frasle India, Frasle China, Frasle Pan

invested significantly in new technologies

testing this year and scheduled to go into

Americana in Colombia, Suspensys in

across all of its business units and

production next year. The low horsepower

Mexico and Randon Trailers in Peru. As for

many projects have already been disclosed

to Gross Combination Weight (GCW) ratio

innovation and technology, the company

to the public while others are still a

allowed in Brazil by the legislation coupled

has made gains in mobility, electronic

work in progress.

with hilly terrain, makes this an attractive

controls, smart materials and an overall

“Our Trailer division Randon has developed

proposition. All this development was made

digital transformation.

an electric trailer that when combined

internally by our CTR, Randon Technology

“We are always guided by the principles of

with a tractor creates a hybrid system,

Center. The system also improves safety and

sustainability of the business, environment

the Randon Hybrid R. The system uses

reduces brake wear.” www.trailermag.com.au

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