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82 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine sat down with Rachel Michaud of KnorrBremse to learn more about her journey in Australia’s commercial road transport industry.

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The Australian road transport industry is experiencing significant change this year, with state and Federal legislation as well as regulatory reviews and reforms that are set to impact fleet operators across the country.

Reforms to heavy vehicle licensing, road user charges, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR) along with revised education initiatives and workplace practices affect supply chain businesses on a grand scale, which is why the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is hosting a State Conference later this month (24-26 March) at Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island, Victoria.

Around 200 delegates are expected to gather for two days of informative keynote addresses and panel sessions from prominent industry stakeholders from government, regulators and suppliers.

The VTA has secured Transport Accident Commission Minister, Jaala Pulford to open the second day of the event. Re-elected as the Member for Western Victoria in last November’s state election, Pulford was re-appointed to Cabinet by Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews.

Her announcement as a speaker was welcomed by VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, who said the delegates in attendance would benefit from

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hearing about the Andrews Labor Government’s vision for the state’s road network and road safety.

“In the short time since the Victorian election I’ve had the opportunity to represent the VTA in meetings with Minister Pulford on many occasions and have found her to be open, collaborative and genuinely interested in the freight and logistics industry,” said Anderson.

“Minister Pulford understands the issues confronting freight operators and I’ve been impressed with her positive attitude and willingness to engage with the industry on a range of matters. We appreciate the time she has made to attend the conference and meet with our members,” he said.

The VTA expects to feature around 35 speakers from government, regulators, operators and suppliers to address the conference.

Other senior leaders to attend and address the event will include Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, Shadow Assistant Minister for Road Safety, Glenn Sterle and Victorian Shadoe Minister Transport Infrastructure, David Davis.

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NEWS

Linfox triple road train comes to rescue in QLD floods General Manager.

Linfox completed its acquisition of Aurizon’s Queensland Intermodal Business on Friday 1 February.

Referred to as a ‘hook and pull’ agreement, the working arrangement between the two companies will see Aurizon provide locomotive and rail corridor access to Linfox as it continues to manage freight movements for its customers.

“We have more than 100 trucks working in the flood zone to deliver goods to stores,” said Ashton.

Linfox barge.

A triple road train dispatched from Adelaide

as dire flood conditions play havoc with

“We’re using inland routes to access far

by Linfox to deliver groceries in Mt Isa

transport and logistics schedules.

north Queensland, but it’s slow going due

arrived yesterday the logistics specialist

The logistics company has established a

to the conditions on the roads,” he said.

has announced.

control room at its Acacia Ridge rail terminal

Linfox was also utilising a barge, according

With the train line being cut north of

as it sets out to replenish supermarkets

to Ashton, to haul customer freight from

Mackay, Linfox has confirmed that it has

and convenience stores affected by floods

Mackay to flood affected communities.

mobilised all available transport assets to

Mt Isa has been one of the hardest hit

ensure essential goods continue north via

with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts more rain is on the way.

road and sea to the worst affected areas.

“When weather events like these occur,

major roads to the east.

Linfox confirmed it is harnessing road, rail

you need to have multiple modes of

“It’s important to get essential goods

and sea transport to bypass areas affected

transport seamlessly working together to

through, but safety is always top of mind,

by rains during an eventful first week of its

ensure free flowing movement of goods,”

especially when operating in adverse

intermodal operations in north Queenland

said Glenn Ashton, Linfox Intermodal

conditions,” said Ashton.

towns as extreme flooding has closed all

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ALC Chair, Philip Davies.

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construction of the North East Link in Melbourne to alleviate traffic congestion

investments in freight infrastructure like

and enhance freight efficiency.

those outlined in the Infrastructure Priority

As part of boosting the effectiveness of the

List released this week by Infrastructure

Strategy it also cited enhancing capacity

Australia (IA) according to the Australian

and traffic flows on the Mitchell and

Logistics Council (ALC).

Kwinana Freeways in Perth; completing the

Speaking on behalf of the industry body,

upgrade of the Adelaide North-South road

ALC Chair Philip Davies said it remains

corridor to enhance capacity and efficiency

essential for the country that infrastructure

of freight movement to the airport and

investment decisions are based on sound

port precincts; investing in road and rail

principles regarding the capacity for

improvements on the Burnie to Hobart

a project to reap economic gains and

freight corridor; and establishing a national

sustained liveability of communities.

electric vehicle fast-charging network to

“In the past, the Infrastructure Priority

overcome ‘range anxiety’ among freight

List has helped to build support for

logistics operators.

investment in critical freight infrastructure

“It is especially pleasing to note this year’s

“Australia must do everything possible

projects which are now being undertaken,

list again includes the development of a

to eliminate capacity constraints in our

including Western Sydney Airport, Inland

National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy

freight networks if we wish to succeed in

Rail, the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal

as a high priority initiative,” said Davies.

an increasingly competitive global market,”

and more recently the Port Botany freight

The ALC urged governments to prioritise

said Davies.

rail duplication, which was supported in

investment in key freight-related initiatives

“Securing investment in these priority

the 2018 Federal Budget,” he said.

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projects will help to deliver that outcome.”

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Toll unveils new Australian ship Tasmanian Achiever II is the largest general cargo ship to fly the Australian flag and is set to enter service on 1 March, carrying goods between the Port of Melbourne and the Tasmanian Port of Burnie, according to transport and logistics company, Toll.

The ship was unveiled at special ceremony in Burnie on 17 February.

The 210-metre vessel is the first of two new ships commissioned by Toll to carry freight between the Australian mainland and Tasmania, increasing Toll’s Bass Strait cargo capacity by more than 40 per cent on each voyage.

This increased capacity will reportedly ensure Tasmania’s primary producers and manufacturers have more reliable and guaranteed access to mainland and international markets on a daily basis, according to Steve Borg, Toll’s Executive General Manager, Tasmania and Shipping.

Captain Michael Pereira and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

“As the country’s largest private investment in coastal trading in 25 years, this is a major milestone for Australian shipping

the nation’s economy.

customer booking software will improve

with Tasmanian Achiever II providing

“Toll Group is a major employer in

terminal operational procedures to

capacity to meet anticipated demand for

Tasmania, and are a vital link in the

minimise traffic congestion and enable

the next two decades,” he said.

supply chain, which ensures that not only

better freight tracking and monitoring of

While providing greater capacity and

our world class produce can reach our

refrigerated cargo.

increased efficiency, the ship will produce

expanding markets both domestically and

Tasmanian Achiever II will replace

less emissions. Built to comply with

internationally but Tasmanian businesses

Tasmanian Achiever I, when the 20-year-

strict standards on sulphur emissions,

and communities have a reliable link for

old ship is retired from the route it has

due to be introduced next year by the International Marine Organisation

inward goods,” said Hodgman.

plied successfully for the last two decades.

“Tasmania has what the world wants, and

The new ship will make the 396 kilometre

(IMO2020), the Tasmanian Achiever II has

the Tasmanian Government is committed

Bass Strait crossing between Melbourne

sophisticated on-board scrubbers that

to opening new markets and opportunities

and Burnie in 13 hours, an hour faster than

filter emissions.

for Tasmania’s exporters. Toll’s investment

its predecessor and has capacity to carry

“The Australian economy, and in particular

in Tasmania’s export future is a great

Tasmania, will be the real winner with

recognition of the strength of our economy

40 per cent more cargo, both in trucks or in containers.

greater certainty around the timely

and export sector,” he said.

The time saved will be used in port to

transport of goods, providing opportunity

“We appreciate the ongoing support of

enable the simultaneous loading and

for producers and manufacturers to

the local Burnie community, our customers

unloading of additional cargo.

increase output and provide more jobs,” said Borg.

and industry partners in the lead up to

Borg said the group was delighted to see

this milestone, which is set to encourage

the new ship and the improvements at

The Tasmanian Premier, Will Hodgman,

greater investment into Tasmania and

Burnie delivered on schedule and was

spoke at the naming ceremony, thanking

create more jobs ensuring a vibrant future

looking forward to the first commercial

Toll for their $311 million investment

for the state,” said Borg.

voyage on 1 March.

in improving the Bass Strait trade

In port, the new ships will connect to the

Tasmanian Achiever II’s identical sister ship,

link, including $35 million to upgrade

local power grid, eliminating the need to

Victorian Reliance II will be named at a

wharf facilities at the Port of Burnie,

generate power from its diesel engines.

ceremony scheduled next weekend at Toll’s

which will provide a big boost to

A new wharf management system and

wharf in Webb Dock, Port of Melbourne.

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NEWS

New elected chair at ARTSA signals future direction As part of recent changes at the Australian

group led by incoming Chairman Toomey.

Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA),

Hart acknowledge the Heavy Vehicle

the industry body has named Martin Toomey

Association was a crowded space.

as its new Chair.

“It needs to adopt a collaborative approach

The announcement follows this week’s

with an Association of Associations –

Annual General Meeting where it elected a

joint meetings, joint presentations and

new Chair, two Deputy Chairs and Executive

representations for it to achieve its goals,”

team.

he said.

Peter Hart, after 11 years as Chairman,

“Collaboration is the future path that ARTSA

vacated his his role which will be fulfilled by

will attempt to achieve with others,” said

Toomey, who is the Managing Director of

Hart.

Transport Equipment Australia.

Toomey thanked Hart for his contribution and

Rob Smedley of Smedley Engineers and Luke

offered a glimpse into the future direction of

Callaway of Hendrickson were elected as

ARTSA that would include a think tank driven

Deputy Chairs.

by the ARTSA Institute.

The Executive Committee also consists of

He said ARTSA is committed to an approach

Wayne Baker (Bartlett), Marcus Coleman

that was both collaborative and co-operative

(Tiger Spider), Bob Edwards (TEAM), Sam

with other industry players.

Ellis (Jost), David Frazer (Haldex), Simon

The ARTSA Institute would also help facilitate

ARTSA, according to Toomey, was in a unique

Humphries (Isuzu), Rachel Michaud (Knorr

a forum to tackle some of the future

position to better understand and contribute

Bremse), Ian Thomson (BPW Transpec) and

challenges around the heavy vehicle industry

to future outcomes as a key voice.

Colin White (Whitehouse).

according to Toomey.

The ARTSA Institute he said intended to lend

During his final address Hart highlighted

With the EV revolution and its impact on

a hand to ensure the heavy vehicle sector

ARTSA’s technical achievements and made

suppliers one of many expected changes

examines the leading issues while making

the case for change, suggesting possible

anticipated soon for the industry in addition

recommendations that will help shape the

future opportunities, as he welcomed the

to the Internet of Things (IoT) and telematics

industry’s future.

Newly appointed ARTSA Chair, Martin Toomey.

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NEWS

MATES in Construction launches in NT Mental health and suicide prevention program, MATES in

in Australia. “Suicide is preventable, that’s why we must work to lower

Construction, has launched in the Northern Territory to support the

these terrible statistics,” he said.

construction, mining and energy industries.

Over its first five years of operation in Queensland, MATES in

The program brings employers and employees together to tackle the

Construction has been associated with a 7.9 per cent reduction in

issue of suicide, which is particularly prevalent within the construction

construction suicides.

industry, and connect struggling workers with existing support

“That’s four lives saved in Queensland every year – that is a lot of pain

services.

and suffering prevented,” said Gullestrup.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australian men between 15

“This of course doesn’t count the many hundreds of workers with

and 44 years of age and the NT has the highest suicide rates in the

whom lifesaving conversations were had and didn’t get to the point of

country.

suicide.

MATES in Construction research has found suicide rates amongst NT

“We are convinced we can do the same in the Northern Territory

construction workers are 104 per cent higher than for other employed

construction, mining and energy industries,” he said.

men in the NT. The same research demonstrated that suicides amongst

NT Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Paul Kirby, welcomed

NT construction workers is happening at a much younger age than

the arrival of the program at its launch.

amongst other Territorians.

“The Territory Government is working hard to reduce suicide levels in

The program has already trained 160,000 construction workers, 8400

the NT – we currently have our NT Mental Health Strategic Plan out

mine workers and almost 6000 energy workers to recognise the

for consultation – and we look forward to working closely with MATES

signs when workmates are struggling with mental health issues and

staff as this program rolls out to address the concerning rates of

connecting them with help.

suicide among Territory construction, mining and energy employees,”

MATES in Construction NT CEO, Jorgen Gullestrup, said it is not

he said.

acceptable that suicide rates are much higher amongst blue-collar men

“People working in these industries have been identified as a priority group within the NT’s current Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan

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2018-2023 and we believe this proven multi-tiered model can play a crucial role in the wellbeing and mental health safety of the Territory’s workforce.”

MATES in Construction is a mental health and suicide prevention program.

Second biggest harvest on record for grain growers cooperative

Grain growers cooperatie, CBG Group, launched an app to improve site efficiency.

CBH Group has completed its second

delivery app for growers and transporters.”

thank growers and transporters for their

biggest harvest on record with 16.4 million

The CDF app was well received with over

continued support, and the CBH team for

tonnes of grain received across its network

69 per cent of tonnes delivered via the

working safely and efficiently to resolve

during the 2018-19 season.

app. CBH Group assert it was able to

issues.”

The large crop saw many records broken

better track average site turnaround times

Effective 1 February, CBH Group

across its receival sites, including the

including queue times which reduced from

implemented a new zone and area

Kwinana Zone with a total of 8.0 million

46 minutes last season to 43 minutes this

management structure for its Western

tonnes delivered, beating the previous

season.

Australian grain receival network.

record of 7.5 million tonnes set in 2013-14.

“The CDF app, coupled with the extensive

Kwinana Port Zone is to be divided into two

CBH General Manager Operations,

site throughput enhancements made

management zones, Kwinana North and

David Capper, said the season exceeded

prior to harvest and dedicated work from

Kwinana South, each with a respective Zone

expectations.

the CBH teams have all contributed to

Manager.

“While we were anticipating a larger than

improving our efficiency at site, which

While the number of port zones remains at

average harvest, the final result was more

is a core focus for CBH Operations,”

four, this change will take the total number

than we expected and a great outcome for

said Capper, explaining that CBH is now

of management zones from four to five,

growers and CBH,” said Capper.

focused on moving grain from upcountry

and, subsequently increase the number of

“This is a particularly pleasing result as

sites to port to meet the requirements of a

Zone Managers to five.

we introduced a number of changes to

demanding shipping program for the start

Grain from within the two Kwinana Zones

delivery processes this season, including

of the year. “Taking in such a large crop

will continue to be exported through the

the implementation of the new CDF mobile

is not without its challenges, so I want to

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NEWS

Gig economy inquiry open for submissions The Victorian Government is extending the

Expert360, Victorian Chamber of Commerce

the on-demand workforce, looking at the

deadline for submissions to the Inquiry into

and Industry, Australian Industry Group, the

legal status of people working with or for

the on-demand workforce.

ACTU, the Transport Workers Union and

online companies or platforms in Victoria

Minister for Industrial Relations, Tim Pallas,

Victorian Trades Hall Council, have indicated

and reviewing the application and effective

has noted that there has been a high level

their interest in providing submissions.

The Victorian inquiry is the first state-

enforcement of workplace laws.

of interest from key organisations and has extended the deadline to 20 February

based inquiry to focus on the gig economy

the impact on businesses operating outside

2019, to give Victorians more time to

and will build on both existing and

of the on-demand economy, addressing

provide submissions.

“The gig economy is booming and giving

new information to compile the most

concerns about the lack of a level playing

comprehensive body of evidence on the

field for businesses.

Victorians more choice, more flexibility and

operation of the gig economy.

While digital platforms that connect workers

Any Victorian who has participated in the on-

more options than ever before, so it’s vital the appropriate checks and balances are keeping

to consumers and businesses are giving

evidence, examples or case studies, with

up with that growth,” said Pallas.

Victorians more choice and flexibility than

different templates available to help people

“We’d encourage all Victorians who are

ever before, there is currently very little

involved in this growing market to have their

information available about the size of the

share their experience.

Submissions are now open until 20

voices heard and make a submission,” he said.

Organisations with an interest in the gig

industry or conditions of the workforce.

February 2019, with the inquiry expected

A key focus of the inquiry is to explore

to deliver a final report to the Government

economy, including Sidekicker, Deliveroo,

the arrangements covering workers in

later in the year.

The inquiry will also gather information about

demand workforce is encouraged to submit

SportAccord confirms official logistics provider for 2019 SportAccord has welcomed the return of DB Schenker as official logistics provider for its 17th event taking place 5-10 May 2019 in the Gold Coast, Queensland.

DB Schenker has been a long-standing delivery partner for SportAccord, and has dedicated multi-lingual teams located worldwide for the sport event industry.

“We are delighted DB Schenker has come on-board once more as the official logistics provider for SportAccord 2019,” said SportAccord Managing Director, Nis Hatt.

“Working closely with DB Schenker for many years has contributed to the smoothrunning of our event operations. To have their loyalty, expertise and know-how is invaluable to our event ... SportAccord delegates will be offered preferential rates for Gold Coast. It goes without saying that it makes sense to use DB Schenker for the Gold Coast edition of SportAccord.”

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Woolworths Chief announces investment in supply chain Sales growth will need to be turned

over the last couple of months were our

his company had spent.

into profit growth in order to deliver

renewal stores, which we’ve put a lot of

The sale of its fuel business to EG Group

better returns to shareholders according

capital into. We have almost finished our

for $1.72 billion would, once completed,

to Woolworths Chief Executive Brad

major IT upgrade ... and we’ll have a fit-

allow Woolworths to return up to $1.7

Banducci.

for-purpose supply chain as well,” he said.

billion to shareholders by the end of

Speaking to media following the

“These are really important things for

March.

announcement by his company that it had

the future of Woolworths and we’re well

Speculation continues to mount as to

delivered a 1 per cent increase in net profit

over the hump, we’re not starting,” said

whether its franking credit reserve of $2.6

of $979 million in the December half,

Banducci.

billion will force its hand to create a special

Banducci confirmed that despite heavy

“We’re very well progressed and we’ll

dividend prompting an off-market buy

capital expenditure spending of $1.8 billion

deliver the benefits we said.”

back ahead of Labor’s plans to end cash

the country’s largest retailer would, in

Investments had yet to translate to

refunds on excess imputation credits to

reaction to rising labour and delivery costs,

material earnings growth leaving investors

non-taxpayers and superannuation funds.

invest in supply chains.

wondering when they would see a return.

Last year, two of Woolworths transport

Banducci also said Woolworths would also

Despite delivering a weaker than expected

partners were awarded 2018 Carrier of the

invest in stores and IT systems to respond

1 per cent increase in net profit of $979

Year awards for outstanding performance

to changing consumer shopping habits.

million in the December half, Banducci

in safety, compliance and service. The

“Our stores that have performed best

admitted he had no regrets on how much

winners were Centurion and Mystgold.

Container load compliance update to combat stink bugs The Italian Fumigation Association (IFA)

be considered unsuitable for offshore BMSB

industries. Juveniles and adults reportedly

has decided to impose more stringent

treatment and may be rejected at the export

feed on, and can severely damage, fruit and

loading requirements to ensure compliance,

terminal and incur additional costs, and then

vegetable crops. They are also nuisance pests

following the discovery of stink bugs found in

be required to be fumigated in Australia,”

as adults and enter vehicles, homes and

containers inspected in Australia last year.

he said, explaining that for containers to be

factories in large numbers in autumn months,

VISA Global Logistics National Manager –

heat treated in Italy, the commercial impact

looking for places to shelter over winter.

Customs Audit & Compliance, Sam Curro,

will be: a reduction of cargo capacity of

said all future consignments must be loaded

approximately 15 per cent; a cost to the

with enough vacant space and separation

supplier to obtain pallets of other additional

between items to allow even distribution of

packing materials; and a likely increase in

hot air throughout the container and raise

the cost of heat treatment. “We strongly

the core temperature of the consignment as

recommend that you communicate these

follows: the consignment must be loaded off

changed packing requirements to your

the floor of the container (i.e. on ISPM15 or

suppliers and consider whether you still wish

plastic pallets) to provide free air space under

to have your containers heat treated in Italy

the goods and to prevent cooling influences

or fumigated instead in Australia.”

from the ground; and the consignment must

The exotic brown marmorated stink bug,

be loaded with at least 30cm of free air space

according to the Department of Agriculture

between the goods and the container roof.

and Water Resources, is not found in

“Treatment providers have advised that

Australia and is a pest of ‘considerable’

containers not complying with the above will

biosecurity concern to Australia’s agricultural

VISA Global Logistics discusses the commercial impact of stink bugs.

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New EPA roll stability initiative applies to all DG tankers The NSW Environment Protection Authority

“This critical initiative will assist in making

of fatalities involving heavy vehicles,” said

(EPA) has announced a key heavy vehicle

NSW roads safer, protect the environment

Beaman.

road safety initiative will be extended to all

from hazardous material spills and

National Bulk Tanker Association Executive

dangerous goods (DG) tankers.

potentially save lives,” said Beaman.

Director Rob Perkins welcomed the

Under the change, the EPA now requires all

Roll-over control automatically reduces

extension to all vehicles.

DG tankers to be fitted with a roll stability

vehicle speed when sensors detect wheel

“New South Wales has shown real

system.

speed is producing a high risk of a vehicle

leadership in ensuring this very important

Previously it was only compulsory in new

rolling over.

safety measure protects vehicles from

tank trailers.

The safety initiative follows

roll-over,” said Perkins. “This undoubtedly

The requirement has been in effect since 1

recommendations by the NSW Coroner

contributes to improved safety for all road

January 2019.

after a fatal tanker accident in 2009 at

users in NSW.”

According to Steve Beaman, EPA

East Lynne on the south coast and another

Compliance checks will be carried out to

Executive Director Hazardous Incidents the

serious accident in 2013 at Mona Vale on

ensure tank trailers carrying dangerous

requirement is the completion of a five-

Sydney’s northern beaches.

goods using NSW roads have fitted the

year implementation period for existing

“The safe transportation of dangerous

roll-over control system.

vehicles, while pertaining to new vehicles

goods is a very serious matter and the

On-the-spot fines of up to $4,000 may

since 2014.

reforms were introduced as a consequence

apply for non-compliance.

The latest EPA roll stability initiative is a boon for addressing heavy vehicle safety, particularly with regards to the transportation of dangerous goods.

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Western Sydney roads receive $480M boost A 3.8-kilometre section of Mamre Road

between Union Road and Museum Drive.

between the M4 Motorway and Erskine

“Mulgoa Road carries 3,800 vehicles per

Park Road will be upgraded to a four-lane

hour during the morning and afternoon

dual carriageway with a $220 million boost.

peak,” said Berejiklian. “This project will

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the project

tackle congestion and delays along Mulgoa

will transform the existing two-lane

Road during the peaks.”

undivided road to provide a safer, higher-

Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, said

capacity link. The works will also future

Mulgoa Road was an important connection

proof the road, allowing another two lanes

for the Penrith community.

to be added down the track.

“Mulgoa Road is the spine of the local road

The state government’s remaining $260

network and every single person in Penrith

million investment is being used for

knows it needs to be wider,” he said.

upgrades to Mulgoa Road, from Jeanette

“We have just started widening

Street to Glenmore Parkway and Jamison

Castlereagh Road underneath the rail-line

The New South Wales Government is

Road to Blaikie Road.

and today’s additional investment will

investing a further $480 million in major

The initial stages in the expansion of

accelerate the widening of Mulgoa Road by

upgrades to Mamre and Mulgoa Roads in

Mulgoa Road are already underway, jointly

many years.

Western Sydney to improve safety and reduce

funded with the Federal Government, to

“This will reduce congestion and better

travel times.

increase capacity from four to six lanes

prepare Penrith for the future.”

Infrastructure investments in NSW.

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Workplace exposure standards open for public comment Government agency, Safe Work Australia, is currently evaluating Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants to ensure they are based on the highest quality evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach.

The agency will be seeking comments on the draft evaluation reports and recommendations for the workplace exposure standards (WES) throughout 2019, beginning with respirable crystalline silica

Progress is being made with making coal mining safer for vehicle operators.

and respirable coal dust.

Safe Work Australia is specifically seeking comments of a technical nature regarding:

reports and recommendations for respirable

Australia said in a statement. “The draft

the toxicological information and data

crystalline silica and respirable coal dust by

evaluation reports and recommendations

that the value is based upon, and the

30 April 2019.

for the remaining chemicals on the

measurement and analysis information

“The feedback we receive as part of this

Workplace exposure standards for airborne

provided.

Access the agency’s consultation platform

process will be considered when making

contaminants, as well as additional chemicals

final recommendations regarding the

that are being considered for inclusion on

Engage to comment on the draft evaluation

workplace exposure standards,” Safe Work

this list, will be released throughout 2019.”

HDM application to advance productivity, safety in WA Transport Certification Australia has

WA to confirm that vehicles participating in

announced details of how the new Hill

the trial have stopped in the bay at the top

Descent Monitoring (HDM) application will

of Roelands Hill to check brakes, engage

be used in Western Australia.

low gear, and not exceed a speed of

The use of the HDM application by

The HDM application was introduced as

Main Roads WA demonstrates how

a new safety application by TCA through

40km/h when descending Roelands Hill.

Significantly, Main Roads WA will extend

the National Telematics Framework in

the approved network for Category 7 (A)

can be realised – offering benefits to road

December 2018.

AB-triple combinations participating in the

managers, regulators and the transport

The new application monitors heavy vehicle

trial from the section of Coalfields Highway

sector.

speed on long or steep descents, as well as

already approved (to the South Western

It allows for new, innovative approaches to

identifying if a vehicle has stopped before

be adopted to manage the safe operation

descending a hill (to indicate if drivers

Highway).

These extended access arrangements along

have performed brake safety checks and

the Coalfields Highway – between the Rest

descents.

engaged low gear).

Area - Road Train Assembly Area and the

The availability of the HDM application

Main Roads WA is using the HDM

South Western Highway – will open up

follows the approved business case

application to trial the operation of

access for vehicles travelling through to

presented to the Transport and

Category 7 (A) AB-triple combinations

Bunbury without the need to break down.

Infrastructure Council (TIC) in November

travelling down Roelands Hill on the

To participate in the trial, vehicles must be: • Installed with a type-approved telematics

2018, which included new applications

Coalfields Highway.

The HDM application will allow Main Roads

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In-Vehicle Unit (IVU) which can support

the HDM application • Enrolled in the HDM application through a Certified Service Provider.

advancements to productivity and safety

of heavy vehicles traversing long or steep

and features to the National Telematics Framework.

Improved energy efficiency to save Australia $7.7B annually Improving the energy efficiency of Australian

and more affordable.”

Energy Savings Industry Association President,

working on energy efficiency, which adds

homes and businesses could slash $7.7 billion a year off energy bills and create the

Rod Woolley, said energy efficiency schemes

Green Energy Markets Director, Tristan

equivalent of 120,000 full-time jobs, a new

at the state level have been effective in

Edis, said energy efficiency is an obvious

report has found.

helping homes and businesses cut energy

job creator compared to other energy-

The report, Energy Efficiency Employment in

bills and driving investment and innovation in

related sectors because Australia has

Australia, found that better energy efficiency

clean technology.

millions of buildings and pieces of energy-

would cut household gas use by 640 million

“These schemes must be scaled up and

gigajoules over a decade; the equivalent of a

implemented nationwide to maximise their

consuming equipment.

“As Australia searches for solutions to

huge gas field.

Energy Efficiency Council head of policy,

benefits for homes, business, and industry;

drive a just transition away from polluting,

failure to do so is leaving money on the

expensive and unreliable energy sources,

Rob Murray-Leach, said energy efficiency is

accelerating energy efficiency improvements

a huge opportunity.

table,” he said.

The report noted that energy efficiency

“We can cut households’ and businesses’

is already Australia’s largest ‘energy

energy bills by $7.7 billion a year,” he

employer’, employing 25 per cent more

job done,” said Edis.

The report was commissioned by the

said. “Improving energy efficiency will

people than coal mining.

Energy Efficiency Council and the Energy

also create thousands of jobs across the

About 500,000 electricians, architects

Savings Industry Association, and written

economy, making Australia cleaner, fairer

and engineers spend some of their time

by Green Energy Markets.

up to 59,000 full-time jobs in the sector.

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Australian exports hit record high in 2018 The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics

“This highlights the continuing role of coal in

exports were up 20 per cent on the previous

(ABS) figures show a boom in exports in

providing jobs and income for communities

year’s $206 billion.

2018, highlighting strong performance by

throughout Australia, and in underpinning

“Resources contributed 72 per cent of

iron ore, gas, gold and coal.

our strong national economic performance.

Australia’s export of goods in the year and

This led to Australian resources exports in

“There is also good potential for expanded

more than half of the nation’s total exports

2018 meeting a new record of $248 billion.

earnings as output from existing coal basins

of goods and services.

Minister for resources and Northern Australia,

is increased and the Galilee Basin is brought

“Mining is creating high-skill, high-pay jobs

Matt Canavan, said higher prices and export

into production,” he said.

throughout Australia, often in regional areas.

volumes produced a record $66 billion in

Canavan said the value of 2018 coal exports

“These latest figures are proof once again

exports of coal, and made it Australia’s most

was up 16 per cent on the previous year’s

that Australia’s mining boom is far from

valuable single export.

$57 billion and across the board resources

over,” he said.

Boral’s aggregate spreader to improve road construction safety Building material company, Boral, has

the material being used and the way that

the company’s mission.

unveiled a new road surfacing truck to make

“This invention speaks to the importance

the task safer for workers.

material is applied,” he said.

“Rollover accidents, blind spots, and

The new Boral FMAS, a Forward

high reversing tippers that can be at

our commitment to innovation across all of

Moving Aggregate Spreader, reportedly

risk of interfering with power lines or

our products and activities,” he said.

revolutionises the method of spray seal

overhanging trees, are just some of the

“I want to congratulate Stuart and his team

road construction in Australia.

Until now, according to Boral, the process

problems associated with the current range

for coming up with such an important invention – and one that will be embraced

involved road crews working with reversing

of spreaders.

“So, the task here was to come up with a

trucks that applied the aggregate through

solution to improve safety for road crews,

internationally also. It not only delivers a

an elevated tipper body, increasing the safety

including drivers, while at the same time

major improvement in safety standards

risks to workers.

making the process quicker, and more

but will also help to lower the cost of road

To improve safety and maximise visibility, the

efficient with higher quality.

surfacing because it supports a more efficient

Boral FMAS disperses aggregate from the

“This invention allows locally manufactured

front of the truck via a conveyor belt and

and approved trucks to be substantially

and productive process.”

Iveco Australia Managing Director,

spreader box.

modified while still meeting regulatory

Bruce Healy, said the company was

Boral National Asset Manager – Asphalt,

standards, which is why VicRoads has

extremely excited at being involved in

Stuart Partridge, said Boral designed and

mandated that forward moving aggregate

the development of Boral’s new Forward

developed a Forward Moving Aggregate

spreaders should be in use on all its projects

Spreader following a call to industry by the

by 2022 – a move we hope will be followed

Moving Aggregate Spreader.

“Boral has shown innovation and forethought

Victorian roads authority – VicRoads – as

by other State road authorities nationally.”

in researching and ultimately developing this

a result of a serious accident involving a

Boral Australia Chief Executive, Joe Goss, said

vehicle in line with the new industry safety

VicRoads worker some years ago.

the new Boral FMAS was a demonstration

standards in Australia,” said Healy.

“Surfacing roads has remained one of the

of the company’s commitment to zero harm,

Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Iveco, was

most potentially challenging tasks faced by

placing the safety of all employees and the

pleased to participate in this project and is

construction crews because of the nature of

community in general, at the very centre of

confident it will be received positively.

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Truck museum closer after $1M invested in Shepparton The Greater Shepparton City Council gave in-principle support to the project back in October 2017 as part of an ongoing showcase of the Goulburn Valley area as a major national transport hub and one of the nation’s leading food bowls.

Featuring an events hub, the Shepparton Truck and Transport Museum will include curated exhibitions, fixed displays and multimedia to showcase the rich heritage of trucking, transport and agriculture in the region.

The dedicated Museum and outdoor covered events space is expected to significantly bolster the region’s cultural tourism offering along with events Musuem for Vehicle Evolution is projected to cost $6 million.

capability.

MOVE has been projected to cost $6 million and will house trucks, cars, motorcycles

Construction of a truck and transport

and bicycles on the site of the Shepparton

museum in the northern Victorian town of

early as May. As part of the Museum for Vehicle

Shepparton is getting closer.

Evolution (MOVE), it was allocated $2.5

Motor Museum and Collectables.

“The project builds on the success of

Over $1 million in contributions from

million in funding from the Federal

the Shepparton Motor Museum and

investors and partners has been raised

Government in March last year as part of

Collectibles and will create 14 jobs during

for the project which is scheduled for

the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages

construction and 4 ongoing positions,” said

construction later in the year, possibly as

scheme.

Damian Drum Federal Member for Murray.

National survey shows increase in research, industry collaboration The latest National Survey of Research

in research contracts and collaborations

vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix.”

Commercialisation survey shows a

and an additional $513 million in income

The government invested an additional

strengthened relationship between

generated from when the coalition came

$2.4 billion towards Australia’s science,

researchers and industries in Australia,

into government,” said Andrews.

research and technology capabilities in the

including manufacturing.

“These results tell a story of our world

2018-19 Budget and we are increasing

Australian minister for industry, science

class research organisations working

funding to our research agencies like

and technology, Karen Andrews, said

alongside industry to translate great ideas

CSIRO over the next four years.

the latest survey results show a dramatic

into real world outcomes and create more

Now in its 16th year, the National

increase in activity in the past few years.

Australian jobs.

Survey of Research Commercialisation

There were more than 18,000 research

“Australia has a strong track record of

tracks knowledge exchange activities

contracts and collaborations in 2016,

research successes and our technological

in Australia’s public research system by

generating income of more than $1.9

breakthroughs have transformed everyday

assessing universities, medical research

billion.

life, including CSIRO’s Wi-Fi technology

institutes and publicly funded research

“There has been a 64 per cent increase

and the world’s first cervical cancer

agencies.

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GTS Freight Group to install robots in warehouse Transport business, GTS Freight Group,

comprises two counterbalance AGVs

The AGVs have been designed to work in

has selected software company, Dematic,

utilising QR code navigation within block

a specific area, receiving stock, and putting

to provide Automated Guided Vehicles

stack lanes and Dematic’s AGV Manage

away and picking full pallets, whilst part

(AGVs) in its new warehouse in Mildura,

Warehouse Control Software (WCS)

picking is performed manually, as well

Victoria.

interfaced with paperless Warehouse

as all warehouse housekeeping. The

GTS Freight Group is a privately-owned

Management System (WMS).

AGVs have been designed for GTS with

full-service logistics company based in

“We wanted an efficient and cost-effective

a combination of laser guidance and QR

Mildura, which operates a nation-wide

warehousing solution that would allow for

code navigation. The QR codes can allow

fleet of over 150 prime movers and over

continued growth and expansion,” said

for more accurate navigation within high

450 trailers.

GTS Freight Group Managing Director,

block stacked warehouses, allowing the

Due to ongoing growth, the GTS Freight

Damien Matthews.

AGVs to operate in high-density storage.

Group is constructing a new depot

“We have been a long-time customer of

One of the key benefits of installing the

adjacent to its existing facility. This will

Dematic and the turnkey capability was

AGVs in GTS’ new warehouse is to be able

incorporate a 10,000-square-metre

a big plus. Dematic was selected as they

to perform other tasks that need attending

warehouse, trailer parking for 60 trailers

have proven to be a continual performer

to, including stock maintenance and data

and a new corporate headquarters.

with years of background history and they

entry, at the same time that the AGVs are

The AGVs will reportedly manage a block

designed these AGVs to perfectly meet our

performing the picking tasks. The new

stacked full pallet warehouse. This system

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Panus Oceania appoints new General Manager After more than five years working in key

home. I’m looking forward to this new,

He joined Panus Assembly in a business

roles at Panus Assembly, which is one of

dynamic role and the challenges it will

development role, where he was tasked

Thailand’s largest trailer manufacturers,

with managing the manufacture of

Ron Gysberts has returned home to

bring.”

Gysberts has spent close to 30 years in

Australia to take the reins as General

the commercial road transport industry,

at the Thailand manufacturing facility.

Manager of the brand’s Australian

beginning his career as a diesel mechanic,

From here, Mr Gysberts was appointed

subsidiary, Panus Oceania.

before becoming an interstate truck driver

as International Sales and Marketing

Panus Oceania sells trailers produced

and eventually moving into a variety of key

Director, where he was responsible for the

by the Thailand manufacturer, however

sales roles – both in Australia and in various

company’s entire international marketing

the products its markets are designed

parts of Asia.

and sales team.

in Australia for Australian conditions.

His previous experience includes key sales

After the retirement of previous General

They feature various components

roles with Scania Trucks and Hendrickson,

Manager, Neil Zantuck, Gysberts officially

from Australian suppliers including

and 14 years as General Manager at Hallam

commenced his role as General Manager

axles, suspensions, landing legs and

Truck Centre, where under his leadership

of Panus Oceania on 14 January 2019.

braking systems to not only ensure

the dealership was named Dealer of the

“With the Australian Panus Oceania

ADR compliance, but to also assist with

Year, within his first full year in the role.

business becoming larger, it was good

serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Following his success in Australia, Gysberts

timing to return to Australia and focus

“I’ve been in transport all my working

landed his first role in the Asian market,

solely on growing this business,” said

life, and I am seriously committed and

where he joined the Thailand division of

Gysberts. “Even though I have spent a

passionate about this industry we are in,”

Linfox. After a brief return to Australia

combined 10 years working overseas, I

said Gysberts.

selling trailing equipment, Gysberts

have been truly fortunate to be involved in

“I’ve had a combination of 10 years away

joined Panus Assembly in Thailand in September 2013.

the Australian transport industry, which is

from Australia, so it’s great to be back

trailers designed specifically for Australia,

vibrant, innovative and dear to my heart.”

Cranes reach greater mobility on NSW road network Access for mobile cranes will be improved

15 February.

“These changes will support greater

construction zones when travelling on the

through a mobile crane network according to NSW Roads, Maritime and Freight

utilisation of the existing road network,

Liverpool and Chatswood CBDs utilising

Minister Melinda Pavey.

Ongoing discussions between the NSW

reducing travel times and costs for crane

the M2, M5, M7 and M4 between Mamre

operators, making it easier to do business in

Road, St Marys and Silverwater Road,

Government and the industry to improve

NSW,” she said.

access for mobile cranes are set to deliver

“This announcement builds on the previous

Silverwater.

Under the agreement, mobile cranes up to

long awaited improvements to efficiency

work done to enable 50 tonne mobile cranes

15.5 m long now have increased flexibility

for the construction sector with a view to

greater access to the state road network

in their travel times with travel now being

maintaining road safety and minimising

and demonstrates the NSW Government’s

available from sunset to sunrise.

travel time impacts on the broader

commitment to cutting red tape.”

Mobile crane and dolly combinations in

community.

Roads and Maritime Services has worked in

excess of 15.5 m will also have increased

Pavey said the establishment of a 60 tonne

partnership with the Crane Industry Council

flexibility to travel at night time, subject

mobile crane network in conjunction with

of Australia and the National Heavy Vehicle

to conditions including travel outside

extended and more consistent night-time

Regulator to achieve the recent outcome.

Cranes will now have easier access to key

of clearway times, peak times, or other

travel options would be in place following

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Trucking Bay and freight corridor upgrades part of $75M Warrego Highway works Safety upgrades have been confirmed for

“Works include widening sections of

tourists and truckies – creating jobs and

the Warrego Highway over the coming

Warrego Highway between Dalby and

helping to make our network safer,” he

months after construction tenders were

Miles to 12 metres and eliminating larger

said.

awarded to the Georgiou Group on the

slopes along the edge of the highway to

The $635 million Warrego Highway

Oakey-Miles and Dalby-Miles projects in

significantly boost safety,” said Bailey.

Upgrade Program is jointly funded by the

Queensland.

“The upgrades will improve safety for

Australian and Queensland governments

The Australian and Queensland

all motorists while helping to keep

with Australian Government contributing

governments announced that six new

Queensland’s export industries moving as

80 percent of the project cost.

truck stopping bays would be established

efficiently as possible.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Federal

as part of what has been dubbed the

The projects are anticipated to support

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and

Warrego Highway Upgrade Program

an average of 244 direct jobs and local

Regional Development Minister Michael

(WHUP).

skills before they are completed in the first

McCormack said the two projects would

Queensland Transport and Main Roads

quarter of 2020.

be delivered together, and incorporated

Minister Mark Bailey said improving the

Maranoa MP David Littleproud said the

four safety elements, identified during

safety of the Warrego Highway for freight

Warrego Highway was an important

roadside safety reviews along the busy

operators was a priority.

and major transport route through his

stretch.

“The Warrego Highway is an important

electorate, connecting business with

“I would like to thank the community for

link to western Queensland for freight and

markets and helping to bring people home

its ongoing patience and cooperation,

visitors exploring the region for the Year of

safely.

while the five-year WHUP moves into its

Outback Tourism,” he said.

“These upgrades are great news for locals,

final stages,” he said.

Operation Rubble state-wide crackdown on rogue waste transporters A coordinated state-wide multi-agency

During the operation waste transport vehicles

to escape onto the road. Also, four trucks

crackdown on the illegal transportation

were intercepted and checked for waste

carrying loads of waste to unlawful sites were

and dumping of waste, held throughout

transport and disposal compliance, as well as

redirected to lawful waste facilities.

November 2018, disrupted the criminal waste

vehicle and road safety compliance.

The disposal sites of 45 waste trucks are

trade, according to the NSW Environmental

During the month-long operation 468 heavy

being inspected by the RID Squads and the

Protection Agency (EPA).

vehicles were stopped, with the resulting

EPA to check whether the waste was lawfully

For the first time, the states five Regional

compliance actions: 130 RMS defect notices

disposed. Follow up regulatory action will be

Illegal Dumping (RID) Squads and Programs

and 31 NSW Police infringement notices were

taken where necessary.

led a multi-agency unannounced roadside

issued; 22 penalty notices and 16 official

This operation aligns with other initiatives

operation to crackdown on illegal operators.

cautions were issued by the RID Squads,

underway to tackle this scourge, including the

The operation brought together the EPA ,

totalling $16,447. Notices and cautions were

EPA’s Waste Crime Taskforce which targets

NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), the

issued to waste transporters for offences

organised criminal activity and disrupts the

NSW Police and local councils.

including uncovered loads and allowing waste

waste dumping business model.

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in March THE RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA ASSERTS THAT STABLE INTEREST RATES ARE SET TO SUPPORT THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY AND HELP REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT. AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

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6 5

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Apr 2018

Jul 2018

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Financial conditions in the advanced

couple of years but are expected to decline

high and there are reports of skills shortages

economies tightened in late 2018, according

over time.”

in some areas. The stronger labour market

to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), but

It is the view of the RBA that the Australian

has led to some pick-up in wages growth,

intend to stimulate economic activity. Equity

economy will grow by around three per cent

which is a welcome development. The

prices declined and credit spreads increased,

this year and by a little less in 2020 due to

improvement in the labour market should see

but these moves have since been partly

slower growth in exports and resources. The

some further lift in wages growth over time,

reversed, RBA Governor, Philip Lowe, said

growth outlook, however, is reportedly being

although this is still expected to be a gradual

in his first statement on monetary policy

supported by rising business investment

process.”

decision this year.

and higher levels of spending on public

Inflation remains low and stable, according

“Market participants no longer expect a

infrastructure.

to Lowe. “Over 2018, CPI inflation was 1.8

further tightening of monetary policy in

Lowe commented on the labour market,

per cent and in underlying terms inflation

the US,” he said. “Government bond yields

explaining that it remains strong with an

was 1.75 per cent,” he said. “Underlying

have declined in most countries, including

unemployment rate of five per cent. “A

inflation is expected to pick up over the next

Australia. The Australian dollar has remained

further decline in the unemployment rate

couple of years, with the pick-up likely to be

within the narrow range of recent times. The

to 4.75 per cent is expected over the next

gradual and to take a little longer than earlier

terms of trade have increased over the past

couple of years,” he said. “The vacancy rate is

expected.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Tieman 26m ‘Milk Liner’.

The next PBS evolution in farm milk collection TO MAINTAIN AN EFFICIENT DAIRY DIVISION, MCCOLL’S TRANSPORT INVESTS IN THE LATEST 26-METRE ‘MILK LINER’ PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS COMBINATIONS FROM TIEMAN TANKERS. Future proofing the design for any tanker

chemicals with depots in every state. The

Achieving a Gross Combination Mass

investment means a continual and ongoing

recent delivery of several Tieman 26-metre

(GCM) between 79.5 tonnes and up to

collaboration between a number of parties

`Milk Liner` combinations sees a significant

85.5 tonnes, this bulk milk collection

including the National Heavy Vehicle

increase in payload efficiency from previous

combination not only offers game-

Regulator (NHVR), State Road Owners,

prescriptive 25-metre B-double or nine-axle

changing payload increases but has far

local shires, councils, the manufacturer as

26-metre PBS combinations.

greater flexibility with the additional

well as the customer.

advantage of being used as single 30kl

For Tieman Tankers’ engineering team,

tankers if required.

ensuring productive payload gains with

The uptake of PBS tankers is on the rise

the safest industry designs is always front

in Australia and at the forefront of new

of mind. Being first to market again with

PBS designs is Tieman. While the detailed

the 26-metre ‘Tank Liner’ range has seen

design and submission for higher mass

a significant resurgence of demand from

approval process can take some time,

transport operators for this new Tieman

the rewards in greater efficiencies for the

range of Performance-Based Standards

freight task are significant.

(PBS) tankers.

Using BPW suspensions and axles with

McColl’s Transport, established in 1952, is

a rear steer axle on each axle group, the

Australia`s largest independent carrier of dairy, food and consumer and industrial

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Large operational box.

swept path for this new Tieman 26-metre `Milk Liner` innovation is exceptional.

For Tieman Tankers’ engineering team, ensuring productive payload gains with the safest industry designs is always front of mind.

Tieman have uniquely designed the axle spacing to give optimum loading outcome for bridge assessments. Being within 26-metre overall length allows the combination to operate up to 100 km/h, unlike 30-metre A-double combinations which are restricted to only 90 km/h.

At higher speeds on cambered country roads McColls National R & M Manager Dairy, Ged Guiney and Tieman’s Frank Cutajar.

the combination is proving to track safely.

According to drivers who are now operating the 26-metre 10-axle `Tank Liner` range across multiple industries including fuel, even

road tanker to another level. The ultra-

Ramspec is also used by Tieman on all bulk

in an evasive manoeuvre situation, the rear

hygienic pump incorporates leading edge

milk collection tankers to ensure `lowest

tanker proves to pull back in line quickly –

innovation with its patented inducer

life` operating costs, eliminating the need

giving peace of mind to drivers and business

impeller that reduces the net positive

to replace rubber impellers and eliminating

owners for maximum safety in real world

suction head (NPSH) required by up to 70

the need to run the truck through the CIP

operating conditions day or night.

per cent, effectively reducing pumping

process.

Using the highest quality components in any

drop off rates when pumping out low

Every Tieman feature is designed around

tanker build is always a priority for Tieman as

lying vats by approximately 25 per cent.

operator and maintenance safety and

the component longevity will always assist in

The inducer effectively raises the cavitation

on-road performance. From the unique

reduced maintenance and operational costs

point if the pump resulting in more

bottom actuated fail-safe Tieman vent

over the life of a Tieman tanker.

Tieman have exclusive supply to the

consistent flow rates while also being

disc, to the largest side operational box

much quieter than other milk pumps –

with integrated ice box, to the hydraulically

only international European Hygienic

making it ideal for night time pickups. The

driven Tieman hose reel with disc brake,

Engineering & Design (EHEDG) certified

milk pump is a joint innovation between

to the huck bolted suspension attachment,

centrifugal milk pump for bulk milk

hydraulic equipment experts Ramspec

Tieman design and engineer their tankers

collection in Australia. Taking the hygiene

and SPX-APV supported by Tieman. The

to make maintenance easy and safe –

of pumping milk from farm vat to the

additional liquid ring prime pump by

designs that are always `Built to Last!`

Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au

Fast Fact Last year, McColl’s Transport was acquired by an investor club known as Frieson. The club includes new CEO Simon Thornton and Chairman Mark Mentha. The new owners are committed to investing in new and Up to 85.5T Gross Combination Mass.

innovative tanker equipment.

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TRAILER BUILDER

When you’re on a good thing…

HAVING BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, TOPSTART TRAILERS HAS BUILT A SOUND REPUTATION FOR PRODUCING A RANGE OF INNOVATIVE CAR CARRIER, CURTAIN-SIDE AND FLAT-TOP TRAILERS. THE COMPANY HAS STANDARDISED ON FUWA K-HITCH (FKH) RUNNING GEAR INCLUDING AXLES, SUSPENSION, TURNTABLES, KING PINS AND LANDING LEGS. The history of TopStart Trailers dates back to

flat-top trailer for carrying containers.

flat-tops. With an emphasis on quality and

the mid-1980s when Peter Bouzinelos, an

His design proved well up to the task and

durability, the company uses high tensile

engineer originally from Europe, was running

reputedly saved his company thousands

his own transport company in Victoria. He

of dollars in car repairs and is said to

steel to ensure maximum strength combined with optimised tare weight.

was having so many problems with damage

have provided an estimated 60 per cent

These days the company operates from a

to cars caused by the poor designs of car

improvement in loading times.

large-scale factory in Dandenong South.

carrier trailers built by other companies that

From there, it seems, the die was cast and

Peter’s son, Jimmy Bouzinelos, is the

he decided to make his own.

TopStart Trailers commenced operations. Over

Operations Manager. Jimmy has worked hard

After being told by several sources that his

the ensuing years the company has forged

design was impossible to manufacture, Peter

a reputation as one of the pre-eminent

with his father from a young age.

“Our core business has always been

put his engineering expertise to the test and,

specialised trailer producers in Australia,

car carriers,” Peter Bouzinelos explains.

in his own backyard, built the first eight-car

manufacturing a range of trailers from car

“We build a lot for the big players like

transporter with the ability to transform into a

carriers to curtain-siders, drop-decks and

Patrick, Toll and PrixCar as well as for the

TopStart Trailers depends on Fuwa K-Hitch for landing legs, spring brake boosters, skid plates, ball-race turntables, drawbar kits and tow eyes.

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subcontractors who work for them.”

Any trailer is only as good as the running gear keeping it rolling, and in this regard TopStart Trailers has for a long time relied on Fuwa K-Hitch.

According to FKH Regional Sales Manager, Diaa Bishara, FKH has been supplying the trailer builder with its VDL and KT air suspension systems with eight- and 10-stud drum brake axles, complete with anti-lock braking system (ABS), auto slack adjusters and axle lifts (if required) for around 10 years.

“The VDL is an air suspension system that allows flexibility for TopStart Trailers when fitting our full range of axle sizes including 17.5- 19.5- and 22.5-inch drum and disc brake variants,” Diaa says.

“We weld and assemble the suspensions

Original equipment manufacturer, TopStart Trailers, uses high tensile steel to ensure maximum strength combined with optimised tare weight.

to the axles at the nominated chassis

chassis, which takes away the hassle and risk

built to last, just like the FKH components

rail centres at our factory in Derrimut, as

of them performing critical welding and bolt

that are integral to the build. He points out

well as pre-install equipment such as ABS

torqueing procedures.”

that due to quality manufacturing procedures

pole wheels, sensors, brake boosters, and automatic slack adjusters.

Diaa mentions that FKH also supplies TopStart

and innovative designs, many TopStart trailers

Trailers with a number of other Fuwa

that were built two to three decades ago are

“Using this method, the customer receives

products including landing leg sets, spring

still being worked hard and earning good

a modular suspension ready to install to the

brake boosters, skid-plate and ball-race

money for their owners.

turntables, drawbar kits and tow eyes, which

To this end, Peter says he has standardised

he says makes life as easy as possible for the

on the heavy-duty 11-tonne rated FKH

company from a supply perspective.

“This is achieved while offering extremely

drum brake axles and suspension to ensure ultimate durability.

competitive pricing and what we believe

“You pay a bit more compared to the nine-

are industry-leading stock availability and

tonne rated axles but the 11-tonne units

production turnaround times,” Diaa stresses.

have bigger bags and shocks which means

“In fact, generally we can have the components to our customers within five to

they stand up better to the punishment in the long term.”

seven working days after ordering, giving

Peter agrees that this might be considered

them greater flexibility in planning their own

by some as over-engineering, but says

production schedules. For anything outside of

ultimate durability and productivity are the

this we are only a phone call away and ready

principles upon which TopStart Trailers was

to assist wherever possible.”

founded.

It’s a service that Peter Bouzinelos is happy to endorse as he describes the strong partnership that has developed between

Fast Fact

TopStart and FKH over the last decade or so.

FKH says generally it can have the

“Around 90 per cent of our trailers are now

components to its customers within

specified with FKH components,” Peter says.

five to seven working days after

“They’re good products and the people at

ordering, giving them greater flexibility

Fuwa are easy to deal with, which are the

in planning their own production

primary reasons why I’ve stuck with them.

schedules.

“I like to stay with one brand and I value loyalty so once the Fuwa products and people had proved to be top notch I had no reason to look anywhere else. The products they supply are bullet-proof.”

Peter says TopStart trailers are designed and

Contact Fuwa K-Hitch 13-21 Bliss Court Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9369 0000 Web: www.khitch.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

A monumental task FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPED ITS COMPANY-OWNED ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION TO HELP FLEETS BETTER MANAGE AUSTRALIA’S HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS GEAR ENABLES HOLISTIC MAINTENANCE BACKED BY COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SALES SUPPORT. John Krueger, Managing Director and

running gear technologies, including his

founder of Krueger Transport Equipment, started his own trailer building company in

certified air suspension concept: Road Friendly Suspension (RFS).

1976. Unimpressed with the options that

John recalls how chassis designs would

According to John, RFS is light, easy

were available in the market at the time,

have to be altered considerably to

to install and has been operating in

he embarked on a personally resourced

accommodate axle and suspensions

Australia on more than a thousand

engineering feat that would see his business

systems that were sourced from overseas.

semi-trailers for over 20 years – with

take a different path to most.

“These overseas components were often

disc brake, drum brake, steer axle and

His frustration with dealing with local agents

not suitable for vehicles operating on

one-million kilometre warranty models

representing overseas suspension and axle

Australia’s regional roads,” he says. “So,

available. “Krueger has developed the only

manufacturers (that produce products

rather than re-engineer the trailers to fit

Australian-made suspension, specifically

subject to premature failure as well as

these suspension systems, I made the bold

designed for Australian road conditions,”

enabling protracted warranty issues that

move to invest in my own air suspension to

he says. ‘Being wholly Australian-owned,

remain unresolved for years) inspired John to realise his own vision for a better solution.

solve a common issue for the country’s road

we work closely with our customers to

transport operators. From day one, we set

develop new designs, both tested and

Without the backing of a multinational

up testing rigs, tried different suppliers and

developed under local conditions, in a

conglomerate, and solely relying on

worked extremely hard at this monumental

much shorter timeframe than imported

his own dedicated team for rigorous

task knowing that we were breaking new

brands can offer. RFS carries the stamp of

in-house testing, he diligently worked

ground. This is our untold story of how

Government approval, under the Federal

on a variety of trailer designs and

a family-owned trailer building business

Government’s Australian Design Rules

firmly ingrains its name in Australia’s road transport industry with a hands-on approach.”

(ADR) requirements.”

RFS is a highly-competitive suspension system that is suited to any brand and has many low tare features that are either better or match competitor products.

John explains that camber axles can increase the lifecycle of a tyre. “The RFS air suspension design accepts cambered axles which are held in the U-bolt. As a result, the axle can be easily removed – unlike other brands which are not necessarily as compatible with cambered axles – saving equipment owners re-fitment maintenance charges,” he says – adding that RFS also comes as standard with many new features such as ‘easy align’, which allows a wheel alignment to be performed in a matter of minutes. “The entire package can potentially increase the payload capacity of the RFS-specified trailer as well as optimise the wear of the tyres, essentially increasing an equipment

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owners’ return on investment.”

General features of RFS include spring arms, which are manufactured for precision and durability in Germany, Firestone air springs, Koni heavy-duty dampeners designed specifically for semi-trailers, M24 alloy steel dampener studs, fast-acting Wabco height control valve, zero leak Roufoss push-in type air fittings and cast steel axle saddles that are AS2074 compliant.

John says the U-bolts are tempered to ISO standard 898-1 class 10.9. RFS also features precisely machined zinc-plated wheel alignment cams and can fit all axle types including BPW, York, LMS Dana and Fuwa K-Hitch.

“The MK VI RFS design features a onepiece pressed hanger that is ideal because not only does it not require any welding but it is also not prone to cracking as a

for required tyre clearance as well as axle

parts network in Melbourne, Sydney,

result,” John says. “Improved pivot bolt

lifts, raise/lower valve and air weighing

clamping helps reduce tare weight and

gauge. There are also options for mono-

Brisbane and the associated dealerships in Adelaide and Perth. Big fleets including

consistent manufacturing tolerances ensure

leaf suspension rated at nine tonnes per

the likes of Linfox and Toll do not hesitate

a built-in provision for wheel alignment

module or heavy duty suspension rated

to specify RFS because the tare weight

and symmetrical hanger for even loading.

at 11 tonnes per module with ride height

optimisation and our backup service is

The narrow hanger footprint allows the

ranges from 200-500mm.

second to none.”

component to be fully welded directly

John says there is full technical service and

to the main rail flange. No packers or

parts support for RFS. “Our air suspension

additional gussets are required.”

system is backed by a team of engineers

Other MK VI features include: bolt-on

who are actively engaged in the ongoing

mudguard brackets that can be easily

development of the product. RFS is also

installed or replaced, multi-hole adjustment

supported by the Krueger service and

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au

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Design ingenuity WHEN BUTLER FREIGHT SERVICES DECIDED TO ADD 12 NEW RETRACTABLE SKELS TO ITS FLEET, SAFETY WAS A TOP PRIORITY. THE WHARF TRANSPORT BUSINESS TURNED TO CIMC VEHICLE AUSTRALIA TO ENGINEER A CUSTOMISED SOLUTION THAT INCORPORATES AN INNOVATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM. Privately owned by local families, Butler

approximately 280 trailers including

Though Butler Freight Services has

Freight Services specialises in wharf

everything from sideloaders, flat top

used equipment from various trailer

transport and warehousing solutions,

bulk steel trailers, tautliners and other

manufacturers for its container movements

servicing the Port of Melbourne. The

retractable skels, to super B-doubles.

over the years, it wasn’t until the business

business runs a sizeable fleet that includes

Its latest delivery of 12 retractable skels

acquired some CIMC branded retractable

represents Butler Freight Services’ first

skel trailers through Rentco, that the

major deal with CIMC. “This order was

company realised the benefits of adding

made to assist in our growth of new

more CIMC skels to its fleet.

business for container deliveries to our

Adam contacted CIMC Vehicle Australia’s

Melbourne-based customers. We are

general manager, Sven Liao, to discuss the

very impressed with the build quality

order and he was invited to see the newly

and engineering that goes into CIMC’s

opened CIMC workshop in Cranbourne

retractable trailer products,” says Butler

West firsthand. After meeting with Sven

Freight Services Managing Director,

and inspecting the retractable trailers,

Adam Arkinstall. “We are looking

Adam knew they were a perfect fit for his fleet.

forward to this purchase being the first of many with CIMC.”

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Butler Freight Services was impressed by

This order was made to assist in our growth of new business for container deliveries to our Melbourne-based customers. We are very impressed with the build quality and engineering that goes into CIMC’s retractable trailer products. the capabilities and the build quality of the trailers, and driver feedback was very positive. The overall design was another key selling point. For example, CIMC incorporates four large rollers into its retractable skel trailers (two at the front

CIMC retractable skel.

and two in the rear), as opposed to some trailers of this kind that feature smaller rollers at the front.

achieved by Phillip working together with

Cranbourne West caters to servicing

Working closely with its new client, CIMC

our production supervisor Dave Watson,

needs of its customers. “Based in the

implemented the perfect solution to suit

Sven Liao, and the engineering team at Air

western suburbs, the new facility offers

the task at hand. Butler Freight Services

Brake Corporation of Australia to design

a wide range of spare parts to ensure

Group Equipment and Maintenance

and implement this key safety feature.”

Butler’s trailers are on the road all across

Manager, Phillip Farrar, came up with the

Adam says he is very proud of Phillip’s

Melbourne,” says Luke. “Hopefully

idea of having each of the new retractable

this is the first step of a long lasting

skels fitted with a pressure valve brake

focus on safety and ingenuity in this brake system design.

system. “And it is this main custom

Along with delivering a quality product

feature that really sets these retractable

with impressive safety features, CIMC also

– and more importantly, safety – is continually evolving.”

skels apart,” says Luke Byrne from CIMC

offers high levels of aftersales support.

Vehicle Australia, who manages the Butler

With Luke servicing as Butler Freight

Freight Services account. “By incorporating

Services’ dedicated account manager,

a pressure valve brake system, the brakes

he will continue to manage the ongoing

can’t be released until the locking pins are

relationship with the business. He also

100 per cent locked in. This feature was

adds that the new CIMC workshop in

working relationship where quality

Contact CIMC Vehicle Australia 20 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West VIC 3977 Ph: 1300 202 462 Web: www.cimc.com.au

TRAILER BUILDER

Tieman 32KL aviation tanker.

A fire-fighting partnership KESTREL AVIATION IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING PROVIDERS OF SPECIALIST AVIATION SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS AUSTRALIA-WIDE AND OVERSEAS. WITH AN INCREASING PRESENCE IN THE FIRE SUPPRESSION FIELD, KESTREL RECENTLY CALLED UPON TIEMAN FOR THEIR SPECIALIST TANKER NEEDS TO SUPPORT FIGHTING BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA. Kestrel Aviation is one of Australia’s leading

Kestrel currently have 17 government

Australian helicopter company to provide

providers of specialist aviation services to

contracts for fire fighting helicopters,

Night Vision Goggle capability for fighting

government and corporate organisations

covering the full spectrum of capability

fires at night. This capability has already

Australia-wide and overseas. With an

required by the various agencies around

been proven through trials and deployments

increasing presence in the fire suppression

the country. The contracted fleet ranges

in the 2018/19 fire season and is expected to

field, Kestrel recently called upon Tieman

from light reconnaissance and air attack

expand in future seasons.

for their specialist tanker needs to support

platforms, through to the versatile and

Over the years, the responsibility for

fighting bush fires in Australia.

efficient medium Bell 212/412 fleet and at

the provision of fuel to the aircraft out

Kestrel was established in 1985 by Captain

the other end of the spectrum with the hard

in the field has become more critical

Ray Cronin where he is supported by a

hitting and all powerful Aircranes, capable of

as fires become more prevalent. Hence

team of highly skilled pilots, engineers

delivering up to 7,500 litres of water.

when Kestrel had a recent need for some

and support crew who are recognised

Kestrel have partnered with Erickson Inc Pty

specialist aviation tankers, it was only

experts in the field. This capability is

Ltd in the provision of the renown Aircrane

natural to choose and partner with a

backed up by Kestrel’s state-of-the-art

helicopter (many know the Aircrane as

tanker manufacturing company with the

facility in Mangalore, Central Victoria

‘Elvis’ which was one of the first Aircranes

same focus on engineering capability and

where the aircraft are maintained in a large

to operate in Australia and remained here

hangar with workshop areas, a dedicated

for many years). The combination of Kestrel

customer satisfaction.

Warren Blyth, General Manager of Kestrel

Operations Centre employing the latest

and Erickson capabilities are unsurpassed by

comments about the challenges set on

in fleet monitoring and operations

any competitor in their ability to confidently

delivery expectation, design flexibility and the

technology, a Frasca helicopter simulator,

supply a conglomerate of capability,

finished product from Tieman and Liquip Vic.

training rooms, administration centre and

expertise and proven outcome.

“Tieman and Liquip worked closely with

storage rooms.

More recently Kestrel became the first

Kestrel during the design phase to ensure the

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Loading an aircrane.

Tieman and Liquip Vic worked closely with Kestrel during the design phase to ensure the configuration of the refuelling trailers met with Kestrel’s operational requirements.

Due to the remote conditions encountered

configuration of the refuelling trailers met

aviation tankers with Jet dispensing

proven quality are a promise jointly offered

with Kestrel’s operational requirements,” he

equipment that would underpin the fuel

by both Tieman and Liquip Vic. With both

says. “During various phases of the trailers

supply to the Kestrel Aircrane fleet. The 32kl

companies using the latest 3D design

construction Kestrel were kept well informed

four compartment aviation tankers were

technology, their customers can view the

with progress and the delivery timeline. The

designed similar to the Tieman ‘Fuel Shifter’

tanker design prior to build to ensure all

trailers were delivered within the agreed

design with the front chassis rail extending

operational and safety needs are met.

timelines and we are very satisfied with

out to allow mounting of a storage tray. The

how they have been presented and equally

tanker has low drain sump outlets at the rear

as important their operational suitability to

of each compartment and is designed with

supporting our aircraft.”

its own on board monitoring and overfill

Tieman partnered with Liquip Vic to engineer

protection system to allow self loading from

and produce multiple highly specialised

another road tanker on site.

to fight fires, the tankers could be deployed anywhere and at any time and are key to supplying quality Jet fuel to the Kestrel air fleet so they can fight bush fires in Australia.

Industry best experience, reliability and

Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Bradco Transport turns to Maxi-CUBE for its reliability.

Loyal through and through FOR CLOSE TO TWO DECADES, BRADCO TRANSPORT HAS RELIED ON THE MAXI-CUBE CLASSIC REFRIGERATED VAN TO DELIVER THE TROPICAL FRUITS OF FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND ACROSS AUSTRALIA’S EASTERN SEABOARD. Based in the picturesque town of Innisfail, Bradco Transport was established by Ken and Wendy Bradley in the mid 1980s.

Beginning with just one truck and trailer, the business started out in general freight.

Recognising the opportunities within the region to cart fresh produce, Ken decided to move into refrigerated transport and

I’m very confident in the reliability of the MaxiCUBE van. It has always been really good for me.

I have a lot of trust in the product. I guess I’m a bit old fashioned. I don’t like to change things if they don’t need to be changed, so I’ve been very loyal to the product and the brand.

purchased his first refrigerated van – a Maxi-CUBE Classic.

years ago. After purchasing a few vans, I

“In Ken’s line of work, reliability is

The Maxi-CUBE Classic was seen as a

found that MaxiTRANS looked after me

paramount. He needs to be confident that

perfect fit for the task at hand, so Ken soon

really well. For the past 10 years or so I have

he has that back up support when he needs

added another and continued to grow

been dealing with Scott Thiesfield from

it. We have a longstanding relationship

his fleet from there. Today his trailer fleet

Trailer Sales in Brisbane and I always feel like

and he knows he always has someone

consists of 17 refrigerated vans, and every

he puts me as a customer first. The service

to turn to if he has an issue or needs any

single one is a Maxi-CUBE.

is spot on, I couldn’t ask for any better.

information.”

“I’m very confident in the reliability of the

“As we travel interstate, it also helps that

Bradco Transport carries fresh produce

Maxi-CUBE van,” Ken says. “It has always

MaxiTRANS has a wide dealer network,

out of Innisfail and into Brisbane, Sydney

been really good for me. I have a lot of

because if we have an issue, we can call

and Melbourne, carting general freight

trust in the product. I guess I’m a bit old

on them for help no matter where we

on the return trips. Around 80 per cent of

fashioned. I don’t like to change things if

are. We have developed a really strong

the produce it transports out of Innisfail is

they don’t need to be changed, so I’ve been

relationship,” Scott says. “Ken’s father

tropical fruit, including bananas, pawpaw

very loyal to the product and the brand.”

worked in transport and then Ken went out

and papaya, for which the region is

“I bought my first Maxi-CUBE about 17

on his own. He is a very loyal customer.

renowned.

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We came up with this system to store the corflute under the trailer. It means it can be kept under lock and key when it’s not in use. Many other operators store the corflute inside the refrigerated van, but that takes up space.

have the corflute inside the van. “This allows us to store it under the trailer. When we load with small parcels, the corflute would typically be taken out, and often we wouldn’t get them back, so that was a costly exercise.”

As a long-time customer, Ken has seen the Maxi-CUBE product change and evolve as

The company’s most recent purchase was

solution; designing a double loader corflute

the years have gone on. The latest iteration

a new Maxi-CUBE Classic Refrigerated

storage system.

of the Maxi-CUBE Classic, launched in

B-Double combination, delivered early this

As Scott explains, “Plywood is heavy and can

early 2018, offers the added benefits of a

year, which included an innovative solution

crumble, leaving a mess in the van, so as the

significantly reduced tare weight and over 5

to a problem that Ken had been facing.

years have gone on, people have turned to

per cent improvement in thermal efficiency

While many fresh produce transporters once

corflute instead. Since it’s more expensive,

over previous models – further building on

used plywood between pallets to prevent

people look after it more and don’t want

an already rock-solid reputation that has

the products from rubbing or bruising, many

to leave it behind, so we came up with this

kept Bradco Transport coming back time

operators are now turning to sheets of

system to store the corflute under the trailer.

and time again.

corflute instead. As Bradco Transport carries

It means it can be kept under lock and key

general freight on its return trips to Innisfail,

when it’s not in use. Many other operators

Ken was finding his sheets of corflute were

store the corflute inside the refrigerated van,

often getting left behind, creating an added expense. Working closely with MaxiTRANS,

but that takes up space.”

Ken adds that when his vans are loaded

they came up with a simple, yet innovative

with general freight, he prefers not to

Contact MaxiTRANS 346 Boundary Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 8368 1100 Web: www.maxitrans.com

Bradco Transport’s most recent purchase was a Maxi-CUBE Classic refrigerated B-double combination.

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Cool, calm and collected DELIVERING TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE FOOD PRODUCTS TO SOME OF THE MOST REMOTE AREAS OF VICTORIA, NATURE’S CARGO NEEDS TO BE SURE IT CAN ALWAYS GET THE JOB DONE ON TIME AND AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE. HAVING CARRIER TRANSICOLD’S SUPRA REFRIGERATION UNITS FITTED ACROSS THE ENTIRE FLEET GIVES THE BUSINESS ADDED CONFIDENCE THAT IT CAN CONTINUE TO MEET AND EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF ITS LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE. Based in Ballarat in Victoria’s Central

Wilkie, in the early 1980s. Through a

facilities, hospitals and schools.

Highlands, with a second distribution

continued commitment to providing

Ben Wilkie works alongside his father

centre in Traralgon, Nature’s Cargo

exceptional customer service, the business

as Sales Manager, while his sister Emily

specialises in the distribution of dry, frozen

has continued to go from strength to

works in procurement. They have another

and chilled food products to the food

strength. Today it carries around 7,000

service industry right across the state.

different product lines to a wide client base

two sisters who also work within the business part-time.

A true family business, it was started

that includes everything from restaurants,

Nature’s Cargo’s fleet of 30 rigids, ranging

by current Managing Director, Graham

pubs and clubs through to sporting

in size from four to 14 pallet, are all fitted

Nature’s Cargo has continued to purchase all of its refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold for over 15 years.

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be addressed immediately. “The service we receive from our equipment suppliers is very important to us, because we do use our whole fleet every day, six days a week, so we can’t afford to have trucks out of action because that impacts on the service we can provide for our customers. We’ve found Carrier’s service to be exceptional. They are very quick to respond to our needs. We Supra refrigeration unit.

can call them and know that they will have someone here that same day and that’s very

If a truck breaks down carrying thousands of dollars worth of temperature-sensitive food, then all of that stock needs to be written off. In our line of work, reliability is everything. We place a lot of trust in the Carrier brand, and its products have always been very good to us.

important for us,” says Ben. “Food safety is a huge part of our industry.

Products have to be delivered at the right temperature – not just most of the time, it has to be all of the time.”

Contact Carrier Transicold Australia National Sales: 1800 448 166 Melbourne: 03 8353 6100 Sydney: 02 9648 6100 Brisbane: 07 3216 4750 Adelaide: 08 8262 6535 Perth: 08 9353 4544 Web: www.carrier.com.au

with Carrier’s Supra refrigeration units,

sacrificing performance, Carrier now

giving the business greater versatility as

offers refrigeration units that run entirely

every truck can be used to carry every

on hydro-electric power generated by a

one of its products.

truck’s ultra-clean Euro 5 or Euro 6 engine

“All of the trucks are set up so they can

– cutting emissions and maintenance costs,

run at three temperature zones. The larger

and improving fuel efficiency.

trucks feature two refrigeration units and

This new technology operates with Carrier

we use insulated walls internally to separate

Transicold’s ECO-DRIVE GenSet unit to

dry, refrigerated and frozen,” explains Ben,

harvest power from the truck’s engine.

adding that the business has continued to

When mounted to a commercial vehicle,

purchase all of its refrigerated units from

the ECO-DRIVE GenSet is driven by a

Carrier Transicold for over 15 years.

unique hydraulic pump connected to the

Put to the test under some of the most

truck’s PTO. The hydraulic system drives a

demanding operating conditions both in

generator that delivers electrical power to

Australia and around the world, Carrier’s

the host Carrier Transicold unit, without any

Fast Fact

Supra range of diesel truck refrigeration

requirement for the refrigeration unit to use

The new generation of Supra units are

units have gained reputation for

its own diesel engine.

designed with a three-part package

performance and reliability. Over the years,

At Nature’s Cargo, trucks are loaded at

to reduce emissions. The package

the design and construction of the Supra

night, then leave early in the morning

comprises three key elements,

range has continued to evolve to meet the

before returning late in the afternoon.

including the new low emission EU

needs of Carrier’s customers.

Being a regional distributor, the company

NRMM Stage V diesel engine to

And Ben agrees, “The Supra units from

clocks up a lot of kilometres, making

reduce particulate matter by up to

Carrier are very reliable – we rarely have

reliability extremely important. “If a truck

50 per cent (when compared to the

an issue. They are also very quiet. One of

breaks down 400 kilometres away from

standard engine), plus the use of

the things we really like about them is that

Melbourne, carrying thousands of dollars

the new R-452A refrigerant. R-452A

they don’t rattle much. On the truck, the

worth of temperature-sensitive food, then

has the same cooling capacity, fuel

refrigeration unit sits right above the driver’s

all of that stock needs to be written off. In

efficiency, reliability and refrigerant

head. With the Supra units, you don’t even

our line of work, reliability is everything.

charge as the previous R-404A, but

hear them start up out on the highway.

We place a lot of trust in the Carrier brand,

offers a 45 per cent reduction in

He adds, “Carrier also has some exciting

and its products have always been very good to us.”

Global Warming Potential (GWP).

that will eliminate the need to have a diesel engine in the unit.”

It’s not uncommon for the business to have

Silent kit, which helps to reduce unit

all of its trucks out on the road at any given

noise emissions.

To reduce environmental impact without

time, so if there is ever an issue, it needs to

technology coming into the market shortly

Completing the offering is Carrier’s

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

A cool change WITH A VIEW TO EXPANDING INTO DIFFERENT MARKETS WHILE ENSURING OPTIMISED FLEET UTILISATION, MILDURA-BASED GTS FREIGHT MANAGEMENT HAS RECENTLY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW VAWDREY INSULATED CURTAIN-SIDE B-DOUBLE SETS FOR ITS NEWLY-FORMED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FREIGHT DIVISION. There’s a lot to be said for the curtain-side trailer concept in terms of versatility. For a start, it obviously has the ability to be loaded from the sides as well as the rear.

On top of that, when equipped with a fridge plant and the appropriate insulation in curtains, roof, floor, rear doors and front wall, it can be used for either chiller or ambient

We’ve been using them to deliver groceries in the disaster relief effort following the recent floods in Queensland. It’s been ideal conditions for trialling this new product in the middle of summer in total humidity to ensure it’s up to the task.

freight.

he explains. “The goal is to be able to utilise

in the disaster relief effort following the

An added advantage over conventional

recent floods in Queensland,” he says. “It’s

refrigerated trailers is a significant reduction

these new refrigerated curtain-siders the whole year round.”

in tare weight, meaning more payload can be

To a casual observer it might seem like a

product in the middle of summer in total

carried.

simple matter of installing a fridge plant on

humidity to ensure it’s up to the task.

It’s this ultimate versatility that caught the

the front wall of a standard curtain-side trailer

“We’ve been remotely monitoring the

attention of GTS Director, Damien Matthews,

and away you go, but in actual fact nothing

temperatures every day using Thermo King’s

who runs a tight ship and is always on

could be further from the truth.

real-time data logging system,” he adds.

the lookout to expand into new markets

These trailers have been purpose-built

“Our customers have been requesting a

while maintaining optimum productivity and fleet utilisation.

from the ground up as refrigerated

2°C set point and we’ve been able to prove

units using the know-how Vawdrey has

that they are consistently maintaining this

When Trailer spoke with Damien, he was

temperature in high humidity and 40°C-plus

quick to point out that the company’s

amassed from the production of its highly successful Iceliner range of hard-sided

operations revolve almost entirely around the

temperature-controlled trailers.

Achieving this remarkable result in a curtain-

versatility of the curtain-side B-double.

As a result, these refrigerated curtain-siders

side trailer is no mean feat and according to

“Most of our work involves side loading

have a high degree of thermal efficiency, a

Vawdrey’s Director, Paul Vawdrey, it’s a great

and with this temperature-controlled

fact Damien vouches for, explaining that the

example of the company’s dedication to

work being a new thing for us, combined

new units have been keeping their cool in

with the seasonality of produce and other

the sweltering operating environment of Far

providing the best possible transport solutions for its clients.

associated freight, we can fill the gaps with

North Queensland in mid-summer.

“Our aim is to partner with our clients and

our existing ambient and side load work,”

“We’ve been using them to deliver groceries

find out exactly what they need, in terms

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been ideal conditions for trialling this new

conditions.”

Vawdrey insulated B-double curtain-side reefer combination.

of trailing equipment, and then deliver the

and a smooth outer surface ideal for graphics

Speaking of rear loading, this is also possible

goods,” Paul Vawdrey says. “We have been

application. Also assisting are Thermo King

with the lead trailer as it features a roll-back

supplying GTS Freight Management with

slim-line SLXi fridge plants and TempTrack5

body with the battery powering the electro-

trailers for a long time and we look forward

for remote monitoring of load space

hydraulic motor charged by the prime mover

to continue to meet and preferably exceed

temperature.

and fridge engine.

their expectations well into the future.”

Further enhancing thermal efficiency, the

Rounding off the package are a full

Apart from the obvious thermal efficiency

moulded fibreglass roof and front wall panels

complement of BPW disc brakes featuring

target, Vawdrey had a few other challenges

Wabco EBS (electronic braking system) and

to meet in manufacturing the

are produced using the same techniques as used with Vawdrey’s Iceliner fridge vans.

temperature-controlled curtain-siders.

The ‘SuperStrap’ load restraint insulated

With the two units now in operation,

Perhaps one of the biggest asks was to allow

curtains dispense with the need for side gates

GTS Freight Management will be closely

for 34 pallet spaces while fitting into the

and feature a reverse weather seal at the

monitoring them to assess suitability for their

26-metre overall length dimension. Easy if

bottom and double pelmet at the top.

chosen roles.

the prime movers are cab-over, but GTS has

An excellent safety feature when rear loading

purchased two 685hp Mack Super-Liners to

by forklift is pneumatically operated coaming

haul the units in style.

barriers which pop up to a height of 300mm

Nevertheless, Vawdrey managed to pull it off

from the floor on both sides to prevent

with the help of some clever space-saving

forklifts from accidentally driving off the sides

designs including flush panel rear doors

of the trailer. They also reduce the likelihood

which feature excellent thermal efficiency

of damage to the curtains when rear loading.

Alcoa alloy wheels shod with Michelin tyres.

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

Vawdrey Australia is dedicated to providing the best possible transport solutions for its clients.

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Supply and demand LINER SUPPLY HAS AN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIANZA PLASTICA TO DISTRIBUTE ITALIAN-MADE FIBREGLASS SHEETS TO AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY BUILDERS. For over 15 years, Liner Supply has sourced

Brianza Plastica HQ in Italy.

quality materials from leading European manufacturers used in a variety of commercial applications, including the construction of dry freight and refrigerated semi-trailers and rigid truck bodies. Managing Director, Luke Davies, believes in more than just providing outstanding products.

“We are renowned for our exceptional levels of service and technical support; we help our customers achieve optimal outcomes for their business, which is why we partnered with Italian laminate specialist, Brianza Plastica 10 years ago,” he says.

According to Luke, Brianza Plastica specialises in the production of fibreglass sheet for various commercial and industrial

ahead, particularly in the commercial vehicle

line in Carate Brianza.

applications. When the Italian manufacturer

sector, and has come a long way since the

The fibreglass laminates for the automotive

began its operations in 1962, it initially

company was founded in 1962.

market represent more than 50 per cent of

focused on infrastructure projects such as

“Between 2006 and 2008, the company

total turnover for Brianza Plastica, according

greenhouse roofing and tunnels. However, in

moved into the transport world –

to its Managing Director, Alberto Crippa.

2006, Brianza Plastica opened a handmade

incorporating two manufacturing sites for

“Brianza Plastica supplies the major market

discontinuous cold lamination production

discontinuous lamination technology in

leaders in the body building sector,” he

site in Rovigo, northern Italy, and diversified

Rovigo and Ostellato and expanding the

says.” “In the past few years fibreglass

its laminate offering to support the road

central HQ at Carate Brianza with a new

laminates have developed and progressively

transport industry, particularly original

continuous-lamination production line,”

increased in use – to the detriment of

equipment manufacturers looking for

aluminium – thanks to their physical

durable, high quality laminates.

she says.

Since then Brianza Plastica has added a third

Brianza Plastica Marketing Manager, Vera

discontinuous lamination facility in Rovigo

repairability and impact resistance.”

Vaselli, says the business has been forging

and added a second continuous lamination

Brianza Plastica has two fibreglass laminate

characteristics in terms of lightness, easy

types specifically for trailer and rigid body manufacturers: Elyplan and Elycold. Alberto explains the fibreglass laminates are very light but are durable as a result of the production process. “They are made by impregnating a fibreglass mat with polyester resin. Elyplan is a laminate made with a continuous production line using hot polymerisation.

Through dedicated technology, the maximum possible polymerisation of the composite material is achieved, for a smooth product with tight dimensional tolerances.”

Vawdrey Australia trailer spec’d with Brianza Plastica laminates.

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He adds that continuous production offers real economic benefits with excellent

Elycold laminate.

In the past few years fibreglass laminates have developed and progressively increased in use – to the detriment of aluminium – thanks to their physical characteristics in terms of lightness, easy repairability and impact resistance. aesthetic qualities. “Elyplan is therefore

selection of raw materials and a production

the best solution when the key factors are

method that prioritises results over speed,

dimensional tolerances and excellent value

Elycold fibreglass laminates emerge with

for money,” Alberto says. “Elyplan laminates

a superlative aesthetic effect that is ideal

come in rolls and sheets up to 3,200

where a smooth, shiny, totally flat surface is

millimetres wide. There is no theoretical limit

required.

on the length, which is agreed to suit the

The application par excellence is outer walls –

customer’s requirements.”

the sides and rear – although Elycold is often

Elycold laminates, conversely, are made on

used to make the roofs, too.”

a discontinuous production line with cold

Elycold laminates, finished with gelcoat,

polymerisation, which Alberto explains is

are made in rolls and sheets up to 3,400

the process of polymerisation at ambient

millimetres wide and 60 metres long,”

temperatures.

he adds. “We have been producing

“This process helps to avoid thermal shocks

fibreglass for over half a century, so we

and ensures a high-quality product with a

have considerable experience with the

perfect flat finish,” he says. “Courtesy of the

technology.”

Contact Liner Supply Warehouse D, 40 Belfast St Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Ph: 1300 882 520 Web: www.linersupply.com.au

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TIPPERS

Sweating the assets JBG CONTRACTORS IS A PRIVATELY-OWNED CIVIL CONSTRUCTION FIRM BASED AT ALBION PARK RAIL, JUST SOUTH OF WOLLONGONG. THE COMPANY RECENTLY TOOK DELIVERY OF TWO SLOANEBUILT TRUCK AND QUAD-AXLE DOG COMBINATIONS FITTED WITH BPW DISC BRAKE AXLES AND SUSPENSION, EDBRO HOISTS AND RINGFEDER AIR-RELEASE COUPLINGS. Business is booming in the civil construction

Green, with his son Budd later joining JBG

places to which we deliver products from our

sphere and riding the crest of the wave

Contractors and working his way up to his

quarry have pretty tight access,” he explains.

are companies such as JBG Contractors,

current role as General Manager of both

Being the first of their kind to join the

an establishment with over 30 years of

companies.

SCCCR fleet, the two new Mercedes-Benz

experience in civil works, demolitions and

It is into these two complimentary

2658 trucks in the latest order mark a

asbestos removal in greater Sydney and the

operations, JBG Contractors and SCCCR,

significant change for the company which

south coast region of New South Wales.

that two new Mercedes-Benz 2658 tippers

also operates a number of heavy-duty

A little further south, near Nowra, is the

hauling Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

location of JBG Contractors’ sister company,

approved quad-axle dog trailers with gross

Japanese tipper and dog units.

Budd cites a comprehensive suite of safety

South Coast Concrete Crushing & Recycling

combination masses of 56.5 tonnes have

equipment, ample power and top-shelf

(SCCCR), which is a key player in the

been commissioned. The tipper bodies and

driver comfort of the Mercs as key features

environmentally-savvy process of recycling a

trailers are manufactured by Sloanebuilt

assisting in the company’s quest for maximum

range of materials that in earlier times would

Trailers, located at Smeaton Grange in the

productivity and driver retention.

have ended up in landfill sites. This operation

south-western rim of Sydney.

By the same token, these desirable attributes

is located at a quarry which the company has

“At the moment we’re running 15 truck

are replicated by the Sloanebuilt bodies

owned for the past 20 years and from which

and dog combinations and a range of

and trailers equipped with a number of

it also extracts natural resources to be used

earthmoving and plant equipment,” Budd

components supplied by BPW Transpec

on various construction projects.

explains. “We service a large area of NSW,

including BPW disc brake axles, Edbro hoists

For the last decade SCCCR has carefully

north to Newcastle, west to Wagga Wagga

honed the process of blending reclaimed

and down to Eden on the far south coast.”

and Ringfeder air-release couplings.

“We were very happy with the advice and

products – including bricks, tiles, concrete

A proportion of the truck and dog fleet

support Sloanebuilt offered upfront and we

and asphalt – with natural resources to

consists of cab-over trucks which Budd

could see the value in going with the options

produce high quality cost-effective alternative

believes is the most suitable configuration for

construction materials.

Both businesses were founded by John

this line of work.

“We like the cab-over turning circle – a lot of

and features they recommended,” Budd says.

“The disc brakes with electronic braking

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system (EBS) on the trailers are fully

potential to reduce workplace injury due to the aforementioned issue with manually operated couplings.

Budd Green expects the new trailers will each provide 10 years of reliable service in the fleet, helping the company achieve its goals of providing outstanding customer service at a fair price.

“We’ve always tried to adopt the latest technology in the equipment we use to ensure the utmost quality in the products and services we provide,” he says.

“We believe these new truck and dog combinations, with the latest and most BPW provides optimal equipment solutions.

advanced design and components, will enable us to continue to meet or exceed the

compatible with the braking systems

operators know the frustration associated

demands of our customers while ensuring

on the trucks and having the on-board

with hand-release couplings when the pin

the sustainability of our businesses.”

scales that weigh each axle group in

refuses to budge. Sometimes it even takes

the combination helps us ensure we are

another person to pull the lever while the

running legal at all times.

“The build quality and finish of the

driver rocks the truck to take the weight

Fast Fact BPW Transpec supplies a

Sloanebuilt gear is really impressive and we

off the pin.

With the Ringfeder 303 AUS AM/RL it’s

also appreciate the strong yet light BPW

simply a matter of plugging the unit’s

components including BPW disc brake

axles which help minimise the tare weight,

air line into the trailer air supply socket

axles and suspension, Edbro hoists

thus optimising payload capacity. Another

which applies a force of 3kN to the

and Ringfeder couplings including the

worthwhile feature is the QuickSilver bin liner

coupling pin. Then once back in the cab

latest 303 AUS AM/RL unit with an air

which prevents wear of the floors and speeds

the driver releases the maxi brakes and, if

release pin.

up the unloading process,” Budd adds.

A technologically advanced component of

necessary, rocks the truck slightly and the

the new units that assists in the process of

pressure. Once this happens and the truck

unhitching the trailers is the Ringfeder 303

has been driven forward the driver removes

AUS AM/RL coupling which features air

the air hose from the air supply and puts it

retraction of the pin. Most tipper and dog

back in its holder. This innovation has the

pin automatically retracts thanks to the air

comprehensive suite of quality trailer

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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TIPPERS

A tip from Jost WHILE JOST HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS FIFTH WHEEL COUPLINGS, LANDING LEGS AND KINGPINS, THE COMPANY HAS, OVER THE PAST DECADE, BEEN BUSY HOISTING ITS PROFILE IN THE TIPPER SECTOR WITH AN INCREASINGLY COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS.

KLK DR series.

JOST oil tank.

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Jost has a long history of supplying the

The company’s complete range of

trucking sector with a wide range of quality

components, inclusive of it’s well know core

products that go the distance in terms of

products, is designed and constructed to

durability and longevity under our harsh

last the life of the vehicle, provided regular

local operating conditions, supported

servicing is maintained.

nationally by five Jost branches and a strong network of distributors.

Understanding the importance of servicing

Corey Povey, Jost’s General Manager Sales

recently appointed Bob Martin as National

and Marketing, says that it’s one thing to

Training Manager to manage and strengthen

achieve the initial sale but it’s another to

aftersales support.

be able to deliver on aftersales support at a

This is a message Jost is keen to convey to

level that customers expect, being in a timely

customers regarding its line of tipper-related

manner and with Australia-wide coverage.

equipment which it says is engineered to

and training going hand in hand, Jost has

Accessories for these tanks include return filters, tipping valve manifolds and an aluminium trailer connection support plate that can be fitted to the classic series rear-of-cab mounted oil tank for prime movers. last in a similar vein to its fifth wheels and

hydraulic connections neatly positioned and

landing legs.

easily accessed.”

“To cater for the tipper builders Jost offers

Jost tipping cylinders come standard with ‘All

the complete package of coupling, drawbar

Stage Chroming’ that adds to the durability

and hydraulic equipment such as PTOs,

and wear resistance of the cylinder rods,

pumps, tipper valves and controls, oil tanks

enabling Jost to back the product with a full

and tipping cylinders and a comprehensive

two-year warranty.

selection of alloy wheels with a choice

Speaking about the Rockinger couplings,

of finishes,” says Jost Australia National

David says the RO 500 model is upgradable

Hydraulic Product Manager, David Green.

with air release and sensor technology and

“We also have Rockinger automatic trailer

has been developed with operator safety and

couplings, tow eyes and genuine Jost double-

ease of operation as the highest priorities.

row ball-race turntables for dog trailer

“We can now supply the RO 500 with a

applications.

pneumatic release that can be operated

“The aluminium and steel oil tanks come in

remotely, away from the trailer,” he

a wide range of sizes with various mounting

explains. “It also features a coupling status

arrangements,” he continues. “They come

and jack-knife warning display and buzzer

standard with premium features such as stainless-steel straps, anti-splash breather

mounted in the cab to alert the operator to abnormal conditions.”

systems and high-quality finishes.

Jost is also a national distributor for Razor

“Accessories for these tanks include return

International, which offers electric drive

filters, tipping valve manifolds and an

motors for tarp systems and landing

aluminium trailer connection support plate

legs. Razor products offer the customer a

that can be fitted to the classic series rear-

user-friendly drive system which enables

of-cab mounted oil tank for prime movers.

faster turnaround times and enhanced operator safety.

This keeps all of the trailer’s air, electrical and

Razor electric drive unit.

RO500 sensor.

Fast Fact JOST wheel.

Jost’s Rockinger RO 500 trailer coupling is upgradable to include

Contact JOST Australia 501 Mt Derrimut Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 8368 8222 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

remote air release and in-cab display giving visual and audible coupling status alerts as well as jack-knife warning.

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FASTENERS

One tool, many uses FEATURING A PATENTED HYDRO-PNEUMATIC DESIGN, COMBINED WITH THE LATEST SEALING AND GUIDING TECHNOLOGY, AVDEL’S 732 INSTALLATION TOOL IS BOTH DURABLE AND HIGHLY VERSATILE. Produced by global fastener and tooling manufacturer, Avdel, the 732 is adaptable to numerous tasks. For the truck and trailer segment, it is a commonly used air-driven

We supply and service the whole system which is a great advantage over competition who just supply either the tooling or the fasteners.

tool for structural rivets and lock bolts ranging from ¼” to 3/8” in diameter.

European made, Avdel has been producing

has remained rock solid for many long

Designed to deliver fastening efficiency

innovative fastening solutions for around

years. It is a leader in air hydraulic tools

and dependability, the 732 tool reduces

a century. In Australia, Avdel products

and it’s been around a long time so there

shock loading during operation, and

are exclusively distributed by Infastech

is extensive research behind every tool it

increases time before re-priming. It also

Engineered Fastening Pty Ltd. Formerly

produces,” says Ashley Gorman, National

includes the latest technology bearing

called Stanley Engineered Fastening, the

Sales Manager at Infastech.

rings, lip seals and wipers, resulting in

business began operating under Infastech

“The Avdel 732 is air over hydraulic, so the

added robustness, minimal oil-loss and

in late 2017, though it remains the

main drive is pneumatic air pressure which

extended life. The one-piece design of the

exclusive distributor of Stanley’s brands

drives the hydraulics of the tool. That

forged aerospace-grade aluminium alloy

– including Avdel, which has been in the

means it runs on standardised air pressure

head and handle results in a product that is

Australian market for over 50 years.

so it doesn’t require any hydraulic pressure

lightweight, strong and long lasting.

“Avdel is one of our core brands and it

to run. It is different to exclusively hydraulic

The 732 tool and 3/8” Monobolt are the perfect tool and fastener combination for a variety of truck and trailer applications.

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systems that are typically larger and more difficult to get serviced, but it still has the same functionality. It is a high stroke tool for large structural assemblies. Hydraulic tools tend to be used for bigger dynamics.

While bigger lock bolts are more typical for mining, 3/8” diameter is very common in trucking, so this tool is perfectly suited to the truck and trailer market.”

Key to its versatility is the fact that it can be used with various nose assemblies, depending on the required task. “Our customers can have one tool for three different products so long as they purchase the required nose assemblies. That’s one of the things customers really like about this product,” adds John Belayiannis, Field Application Engineer at Infastech.

“It’s not the only tool of its type in the market but it is definitely one of the most robust we’ve come across. Its versatility, tool stroke, the pulling force at its disposal and the expertise we have in-house at Infastech are some of its key selling points.

Other benefits include its large pneumatic storage as far as storage and the relatively quick changeover of nose assemblies if the operator needs to use it to install different fasteners.”

The ergonomic shape of the handle is designed to help reduce operator fatigue.

As Engineering and Quality Manager at Infastech, Matt Wood, explains, “The tools are serviced by our qualified Avdel repair personnel – we even offer loan tools if they are available. It’s pretty much the same sort of service you get when you buy a car. It’s all about no downtime for the customer. Spare parts are also kept in Australia. It’s all about keeping our customers working and offering a

The Avdel 732 tool – powerful, ergonomic and reliable.

complete system.”

In addition to tool supply and service,

That’s one of our big selling points. The

pretty rare for production tools. Many of

Infastech also supports its customers with a

fasteners are tested with the tool we

our customers have had the tool that this

complete package that includes fasteners,

supply so they have been engineered to

replaces in circulation for over 20 years,

such as lock bolts and structural rivets.

work on our tool.”

so if it’s serviced correctly it can last a very

“It’s a direct pairing of the tool to the

And John agrees, “It’s a complete system.

long time.”

product, designed by the same people

We have applications experience here as

who have the IP on the fasteners and the

well and can tailor a range of products to

tooling,” says Ashley. “We supply and

suit our customers’ requirements. Infastech

service the whole system which is a great

provides the hardware, tooling and the

advantage over competition who just

technical advice too. The Avdel 732 also

supply either the tooling or the fasteners.

comes with a 12 month warranty, which is

Contact Infastech Engineered Fastening Pty Ltd 92 Logis Boulevard Dandenong South, VIC 3175 P: 1800 062 355 W: www.stanleyengineeredfastening.com

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FASTENERS

Strength to strength WHEN MANUFACTURING A TRAILER, ENSURING OPTIMUM STRUCTURAL STRENGTH IS A MUST. ACCORDING TO ARCONIC, MANUFACTURER OF THE HUCK® RANGE OF FASTENERS AND LOCK BOLTS, THE RESULTING STRENGTH OF A TRAILER IS HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON THE STRENGTH OF THE FASTENERS USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. When the Huck® brand was founded by Louis Huck over 60 years ago, he designed his fasteners to stand up to the issue of coping with extreme stress and vibration, providing strength, and facilitating lighter, stronger and more durable builds. Founded on this philosophy, the Huck® Bolt has become an important part of Arconic’s fastener product range, particularly for Australia’s road transport industry.

“The structural strength of any trailer is dependent upon how strong the fasteners are themselves. Huck fasteners consistently

The structural strength of any trailer is dependent upon how strong the fasteners are themselves. HuckBolt fasteners consistently provide the proven joint strength, vibrationresistance and overall durability to a variety of common trailer assembly applications.

Fast Fact

provide proven joint strength, vibration-

Due to the superior joining

resistance and overall durability to a variety

performance of Huck fasteners, many

of common trailer assembly applications,”

fleet maintenance groups rely on these

says Les Dioguardi, Business Development

fasteners when repairing key high-

Manager at Arconic Fastening Systems.

metal-clad panels.

stress areas on both trucks and trailers

Some of the typical applications where

In addition to the high strength and

in order to maintain the reliability and

Huck provide these types of benefits are

vibration-resistance of Huck fasteners are

structural integrity of the repaired

in the cross members, trailer joints, ladder

also maintenance-free. Because installation

vehicle.

attachments, top rails, grain chutes, trailer

is done by tension rather than torque, there

floors, chassis/sub-frame assemblies and

is no need for the bolts to ever be tightened.

With the trusted name Huck and multidecades of road transport experience, a trailer assembled with genuine Huck fasteners represents a superior value product as well as a selling feature.

Huck’s pre-assembled, one-piece blind fasteners are ideal for applications where access is only possible from one side of the joint material. The blind fastener is placed in a pre-drilled hole and is installed by using an installation tool to pull the mandrel or pin head into the rivet body, expanding the rivet body and causing it to flare on the blind side of the joint material. This creates a permanent and vibration resistant fastening. Installation is typically complete in seconds.

In the fastening world, clamp is the end game. And consistent clamp is the ultimate goal. Despite conventional wisdom, torque

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Huck hand tool profile Huck range battery tools are industrialstrength, portable powerhouses for wide-range applications. Arconic has joined forces with Makita to supply industry-leading performance with electronically adjustable installation pull force that ranges from 0 to 4,5000 lbf for the BV4500-118 or 0 to 2,200 lbf for the BV2200-118.

Features: • Electronically adjustable pull force control.

• Designed for Huck installation noses.

• Compatible with other Makita 18V

Single bobtail.

batteries.

• High pull force and long stroke enable installation of both structural and non-structural rivets, and up to 1/4” Huck range force battery hand tool.

Magna lok.

two-piece HuckBolt fasteners.

Pulling Force: • BV4500-118 adjusts 0 to 4,500 lbf (20 kN).

• BV2200-118 adjusts 0 to 2,200 lbf (20 kN).

on regular nuts and bolts does not deliver

consistent clamp, a more secure joint and

consistent clamp. And when you don’t have

better peace-of-mind, Huck fasteners with

Capacity: 3/16” (4.8 mm) – 1/4” (6.4

consistent clamp, you risk bolt failure. The

direct tension installation are the answer.

mm).

tightest bolt can end up doing the work of

The automotive industry has revealed plans

four or five bolts, and as a result structural

to transition into hose-less installation tools in

integrity is compromised and can finally fail.

the future. Most fasteners that are used in the

When Huck® Bolts are applied with direct

manufacture of trucks, trailers and cars are

tension, consistent clamp is guaranteed time

installed hydraulically or pneumatically. These

after time. Huck performed a series of tests on

tools are burdened by air lines or hydraulic

a variety of conventional nuts and bolts and

hoses. The new Huck® Range Force battery

found that even when torque is consistent,

tool is unencumbered by hoses, allowing the

clamp isn’t. Friction, in the form of dust, heat

operator complete freedom of movement

and other elements you don’t see, get in the

around a work piece or around the whole

way, resulting in inconsistent clamp. So, for

factory.

Stroke Length: 1.18” (30 mm).

Set yourself free from hoses!

Contact Arconic Fastening Systems Clayton Business Park 1508 Centre Road Clayton VIC 3168 Ph: 03 8545 3320 Web: www.arconic.com

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CRANES

Reaching new heights IMPRESSED BY PALFINGER’S RELIABILITY, ENGINEERING AND SERVICE, ABOODS CRANE TRUCKS OWNER, TONY ABOOD, HAS REMAINED A LOYAL CUSTOMER FOR OVER 25 YEARS. HIS PALFINGER CRANE FLEET, INCLUDING THE LATEST ADVANCED SH SERIES, CONTINUES TO GO THE DISTANCE.

For Tony, trucks have been part of his life for

I’m happiest when I’m behind the wheel of one of the trucks.”

truck work after finding a job delivering roof

as long as he can remember. Although he has built his business up from just one truck

Based in Tweed Heads, on New South Wales’

cranes and learnt by working with them. The

fitted with a Palfinger crane, to the modern

Queensland border, the business operates

opportunity came for me to get my own truck

fleet of 22 trucks and 15 Palfinger cranes that

Australia-wide; navigating through some of

and begin sub-contracting and that’s how I

he manages today, you’ll still be more likely

Australia’s most difficult terrain – battling

started the business in 1993.”

to find him behind the wheel than sitting

everything from the heat and dust of the

From his first Palfinger crane, Tony says

behind a desk. “I’m very hands on,” he says.

he has never had a reason to go looking

“I tend to concentrate on making sure the

interior, the wilderness of the tropics, to the hustle of the city.

trucks are ready to go on a daily basis, training

Though Tony grew up around general freight

in my fleet of cranes. A lot of people buy a

drivers and being out there on the road.

transport, he decided to try his hand at crane

product based on price, but at the end of

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trusses. “Back then, I had no idea about

anywhere else. “I have nothing but Palfingers

Every time a new safety feature becomes available, it’s important that we are straight onto it. It allows us to provide a high level of safety and service to both operator and customer. The SH Series is leaps and bounds ahead of anything else in the market in its category. the day, you need to look at reliability, service

these cranes in use across the country – and

and the level of after sales service they can

three PK 18502 SH High Performance cranes

provide when you do have a problem,” he

belong to Tony. “Every time a new safety

says. “Parts are always readily available and if

feature becomes available, it’s important that

there’s ever an issue, it’s easy to get it sorted out straight away.”

we are straight onto it. It allows us to provide

As a long-time customer and supporter of

operator and customer. The SH Series is leaps

Palfinger, Tony has seen the impact that new

and bounds ahead of anything else in the

technological advances have had in his day

market in its category,” he says. “These cranes

to day work first-hand. “In the last 10 years

are very safe and user friendly. The radio

or so, cranes have really come a long way.

remote has a dampening system, so when

There was a need to try to get the tare weight

slewing or lifting up or down, if you let go of

down so people could get bigger cranes on

the control suddenly, the crane comes to a

smaller trucks. My very first crane could only

slow halt without jerking. With the electronic

lift 600kg at 12 metres of reach. My newest

and hydraulic operation of the crane, you can

Palfinger SH Series crane can lift 980kg at

easily operate two or three functions at once,

the company’s impressive line-up of custom

14.4 metres, which is a huge difference – and

without any task interfering with the other.

painted trucks, each of which is named after

it’s only about 180kg heavier,” he explains.

The SH makes you look like the best crane

a family member. “There will be six prototypes

The Aboods fleet features a variety of cranes

operator out there because it’s so smooth. It’s

of this truck being trailed in Australia and

of various sizes. Tony is constantly on the

very comfortable to operate, makes the job

this will be the first one with a crane on it.

lookout for new technology and innovation

much safer. You can load or unload in half the

It’s really exciting to be involved with this as

that enables him to deliver higher, safer levels

time of some of the older cranes – but you

it’s an Australian made vehicle manufactured

of service to his customers. This has led to his

never feel like you’re rushing.”

in Bayswater, Victoria. It’s very hard to find

business being among the first in Australia

The latest SH crane to join the fleet, delivered

to purchase cranes from the revolutionary SH

in February 2019, has been fitted to the

a truck with the capabilities to run long distances and at the same time be nimble

Series. At present, there are only around 20 of

brand-new Kenworth T410, which joins

around town. The T410 gives us the light

a high level of safety and service to both

tare weight and nimbleness of a round-town truck with a perfect office for the driver to operate in, as well as the ability to tackle big distances with no fuss, so it gives us the best of both worlds.”

With much of Aboods’ operations centred around construction, and in particular delivering steel and wood roof trusses and structural steel, the cranes are often required to deliver heavy loads to tight spaces.

“In today’s housing market, estates are getting tighter, with smaller blocks and bigger houses. More often than not, we’re having to unload from the road, so we need a crane with a bit of muscle and reach. With these cranes, we can safely get the load on site, where we need to – that’s where Truck-mounted Palfinger PK18502 SH crane.

the SH Series really comes into its own,” Tony concludes. www.trailermag.com.au

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SPECIAL REPORT

The construction industry was the largest user of transport outside of the transport industry, responsible for $18.7 billion of transport, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Industry at is peak THE NATIONAL FREIGHT TASK IS BOLSTERING AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMY ACCORDING TO RECENTLY RELEASED STATISTICS. TRAILER MAGAZINE TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Total transport activity contributed $122.3

Transport was also integral to the day-to-

use. This was followed by the agriculture,

billion to the Australian economy in

day business of all other industries. Activity

forestry and fishing industry, reporting $9.8

2015-16, according to an experimental

in these other industries added a further

account released by the Australian Bureau

$45.3 billion (2.7 per cent) of GDP during

billion, and mining, at $9.2 billion.

“Transport activity also contributed to the

of Statistics.

this period. These contributions have

economy through employment, accounting

For the first time, the ABS brought

remained stable over time.

for one million – or 8.6 per cent - of total

together the total contribution of

ABS Centre for Environmental and Satellite

employed persons in the economy in

transport activity across all industries in

Accounts Director, Jonathon Khoo, said

2015-16.

the Australian economy, through the

that the data would help identify the full

“This data will help policy makers to better

Australian Transport Economic Account:

extent of transport activities that occur in

understand the direct and indirect effects

An Experimental Transport Satellite

of transport-related policy changes. The

Account. This contribution has been

the economy.

“For example, the account highlights that

included in the measures of the economy,

businesses outside the transport industry

investment in transport infrastructure.”

but this is the first time the complete

actually used more road transport than the

The Australian Transport Economic

transport contribution has been

transport industry itself,” said Khoo.

Account: An Experimental Transport

transparently reported.

“According to this new account, the

Satellite Account, 2010-11 to 2015-16

The transport industry alone made a

construction industry was the largest user of

has been produced in partnership with the

notable contribution, accounting for $77.0

transport outside of the transport industry,

Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and

billion (4.6 per cent) of GDP in 2015-16.

responsible for $18.7 billion of transport

Regional Economics to meet an identified

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new figures will also support decisions on

national data need and priority.

indicators such as retail sales and consumer

While business conditions continued to

confidence in the December quarter.”

but only slowly,” he said.

In the Australian Road Transport Suppliers

ease in Q4 2018, a National Australia Bank

The Survey states that over the past

Association (ARTSA) market report for Q4

(NAB) Quarterly Business Survey indicated

six months, the expectations of wage

2018, it confirmed that new heavy vehicle

that conditions deteriorated in most

pressures have increased across all

registrations were at their highest since

industries except wholesale and transport

industries except retail and transport.

ARTSA began reporting on registration

& utilities.

NAB said surveyed Labour market

data five years ago.

NAB Group Chief Economist, Alan Oster,

indicators suggest ongoing strength in

Trailers, prime movers, rigid trucks, special

said forward orders have declined to

the labour market but that the pace of

purpose vehicles and buses all achieved the

below average levels, and while capacity

employment growth is slowing. While the

highest new registrations since the series

utilisation remains high, firm’s expectations

reported difficulty in finding suitable labour

started back in 2014.

for capital expenditure over this year have

edged higher in the quarter, this suggests

In total there were almost 44,000 new

declined.

that higher wage growth may be on the

vehicles registered for the 2018 year, which

“Businesses’ own expectations for

horizon.

exceeded the previous 2017 record by over

conditions and employment over the next

“For now the survey reflects ongoing

5,000 vehicles.

three and 12 months also suggest a further

employment growth, at a magnitude that

Lead indicators for 2019, according to

pull-back,” he said.

should see recent labour market gains

ARTSA, suggest that these records may

“In addition, business confidence has now

maintained, but becoming more gradual,”

stand for some time as forward VIN

tracked below average for half a year.

registration numbers have been falling

“Over the year, the easing in conditions

said Oster.

“The recent fall in the unemployment rate has

has been broad-based across most

been reflected in a slight further tightening

indicators are akin to work in progress and

industries. Of particular note has been

in the labour market with the share of firms

suggest a slowdown is already underway.

the weakness in retail, which continues to

reporting greater difficulty in sourcing suitable

Time will tell how trends in Australia’s

report deteriorating conditions. Our survey

labour increasing in the quarter. Our special

national freight task and the economy will

is from the business perspective, but this

question on expected wage pressures also

influence the commercial road transport

trend is in line with other consumer side

suggests wage growth will continue to rise,

industry.

since the middle of 2018. These VIN

Transport remains string despite slowing business conditions.

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Capral adds value AS AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS FOR THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, CAPRAL ALUMINIUM HAS THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO ACCOMMODATE THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY’S DIVERSE REQUIREMENTS. Aluminium specialist, Capral, has the biggest selection of extruded shapes in various transport-specific alloys as well sheet and plate products in stock in national distribution centres throughout the country.

Extrusions can be manufactured – with fast lead times – up to 17 metres in length and 400mm CCD on Australia’s largest 12” press, while sheet and plate products are carried ex stock up to 2.2 metres wide and 12.8 metres long.

Capral’s philosophy is: wherever a customer is operating, they should feel like the Capral Aluminium one-stop shop is operating right next door.

Capral sells to customers who build Capral supplies specialised aluminium products to the road transport industry.

Performance-Based Standards trailers, tippers, refrigerated vans, Pantechs, specialised vehicles, buses and ute bodies.

Capral has many added value capabilities including router cutting and marking solutions, a new seven-axis stateof-the-art robotic machining centre,

Capral’s philosophy is: wherever a customer is operating, they should feel like the Capral Aluminium one-stop shop is operating right next door.

punching, slotting, precision cutting and CNC machining.

mechanical property and dimensional

ordering service means Capral’s customers

All extrusions manufactured by Capral

tolerances in AS/NZS 1866:1997. Capral is

don’t have to carry as much stock on hand.

are produced to the chemical composition,

accredited to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 and

The company can deliver customers their

has an ISO/IEC 17025 NATA accredited

orders where and when they need it, and

mechanical testing laboratory.

Capral has developed its online ordering

is locally available should there be any technical questions.

service, the ‘Capral E-Store’ with the

Capral is also launching the new ‘Capral

customer in mind, aiming to provide a

Hub App’ in 2019 for mobile users, which

simple way to request products at all hours

will showcase all transport aluminium sheet,

of the day. The convenience of online

plate and extrusion products. The rise of

shopping is now available for Capral’s

e-commerce shows no signs of slowing and

core range of aluminium sheet, plate and

Capral is well on board with the changing

extrusion products. There is no minimum

digital landscape.

order, so customers can complete an entire purchase on our easy-to-use online store, with all prices outlined clearly to ensure complete transparency.

The combination of Australian warehouses, three shift packing and instant online

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Contact Capral Aluminium 151 Barry Road Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 1800 254 254 Web: www.capral.com.au

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Positive steps towards safety ACCORDING TO KNORR-BREMSE LEAD APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, RACHEL MICHAUD, WHO RECENTLY JOINED THE AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRANSPORT SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION (ARTSA) EXECUTIVE BOARD, A FOCUS ON RESEARCH AND GATHERING DATA IS HELPING TO DRIVE ENHANCED SAFETY FOR THE INDUSTRY. Rachel joined Knorr-Bremse over six years

over prevention on all new trucks and

has also been available in Europe for the

ago, bringing her extensive engineering

trailers have been mandated from 2022

past decade. These new standards will

experience from Thales Protected Mobility

and 2019 respectively. This is about trying

help bring the commercial road transport

Vehicles in Bendigo. She began working

to increase the safety of vehicles on our

industry up to the same standards as the

at the braking technology specialist as

roads, which will hopefully have the side

rest of the vehicles on our roads, so these

Applications Engineer – Commercial

are really positive changes.”

Vehicle Systems, before becoming Lead

effect of reduced injuries and deaths,” says Rachel.

Applications Engineer in April 2018.

This will apply to new trailers from

Shortly after, she was welcomed to the

November 2019, to new model trucks from

ARTSA board in July 2018, taking the place

2020 and to all new trucks from 2022.

of Engineering Manager – Commercial

“Cars already have vehicle stability

Vehicle Systems at Knorr-Bremse, Kevin

technology and have had it for years. It

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

Gibson, who nominated Rachel after being part of the ARTSA board for eight years.

“It’s great to be part of a technical group within the wider industry and to be able to share knowledge and reach out to people within the community,” Rachel says. “If we can all get together to help improve the industry and make it safer then that’s a good thing.”

Recent changes to the ARTSA board has seen the number of executives reduced from 19 to 12, and a number of new faces added to the mix.

“At ARTSA, we are going down a path steered by research. Rather than simply asking the suppliers what they want, we are looking at gathering data to drive more data driven decision-making. This means we are using engineering and other skillsets to help direct legislation and the industry in a positive direction,” Rachel explains, adding that there have also been several steering groups formed based on different topics of interest.

As the industry pushes to enhance safety on our roads, Rachel also talks about the

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positive changes to Australian Design Rules (ADRs) that will begin to come into effect later this year.

“Vehicle stability programs including roll

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Xxx Knorr-Bremse Lead Applications Engineer, Rachel Michaud.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Tail lift loading, front and centre EVERY TAIL LIFT HAS SAFE WORKING LOAD AND CORRESPONDING LOAD CENTRE SPECIFICATIONS SET BY THE MANUFACTURER. GOUGH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH THE IMPORTANCE OF OPERATORS HEEDING MAXIMUM LIFTING WEIGHTS IN LINE WITH LOAD CENTRE SPECIFICATIONS WHEN USING TAIL LIFTS.

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safety for the operator and longevity of the

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equipment.

to dismiss seemingly small and apparently

The load centre, as the term suggests, is the

insignificant details like the safe working load

mid-point where the pallet or load is situated

and corresponding load centre requirements of one of the most widely used pieces of

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the tail lift platform.

A great example of how a loading weight can

You have a tail lift that has the following

change in day-to-day operations is when an

specifications:

operator who previously used a manual pallet

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electric jack weighs 500kg and this additional

“Where the cargo is positioned on the

weight must be added to the pallet weight

platform affects the total lifting capacity of

to provide the total weight the tail lift will be

the tail lift,” he continued. “If your cargo is

shouldering.

loaded or unloaded at 1,600mm (1.6m) load

In addition, the extra length of an electric

centre then the tail lift’s lifting capacity is

pallet jack compared to a manual unit could

greatly reduced and, in this case, can only lift

result in the load centre shifting, thus further

1,250kg.

reducing the allowable lifting weight.

“The average electric pallet jack weighs

Another variable that reduces lifting capacity

around 500kg so regardless of which end you

is if the operator rides on the platform while

are picking up or putting down the pallet,

lifting the load.

you are already exceeding your total lifting

“At Gough Transport Solutions, the

capacity by 250kg.

importance of understanding our tail lift

“While tail lifts should and in most cases do

customers’ cargo and load operation is

have a pressure relief valve which prevents

paramount when offering the right solution

the unit from physically lifting above the rated

for their tail lift requirements,” said Daniel

lifting capacity, lowering the load has no such

Mierendorff, National Business Development

limitation as it’s a controlled gravity-down

Manager - Gough Transport Solutions.

“Too many times we’ve seen the right

system.

lifting capacity with the wrong load centre,

to ensure they make note of and can clearly

placing undue strain on the various tail lift

identify the load centres and understand the

components. In the worst-case scenario

load centre chart or table provided with the

equipment can fail with the potential for

tail lift.

“Following the instructions will ensure

injury which could prove disastrous for the

Daniel ends by imploring tail lift operators

operator.”

Daniel goes on to say that the critical

safe loading and unloading, lowering the

relationship between the load centre and

mitigating the potential of injury to the

the lifting capacity of tail lifts is not always

operator and generally increasing the life

adequately explained to or understood by the

of the tail lift.”

risks of fatigue-damage to the tail lift,

operator. He provided the following example Gough Transport Solutions is on a mission to educate tail lift owners and operators about the importance of understanding load centres and how they change the maximum weight that can be safely lifted.

to illustrate his point.

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“Let’s say you regularly lift 1,500kg of cargo

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Curtain call for locally developed clearcoat CURTAIN-SIDER TRAILERS TYPICALLY DOUBLE AS HUGE, ROAD-GOING BILLBOARDS AND PROTECTING THESE GRAPHICS LONG INTO THE FUTURE HAS TAKEN A BLEND OF LOCAL INGENUITY AND GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY. Compared with a van-style trailer, a ‘curtain-

formulation to make the whole coating

sider’ throws up a lot of challenges for the

flexible after it’s cured. The result is F4977

coatings necessary to protect it. Where a

DELFLEET® HS Ultra Flex Clear and our

conventional refinish clearcoat (as used

customers love it. In fact, the vast majority of

on cars and trucks) is fine for the rigid

new curtains in Australia and New Zealand

sides of a van trailer, the characteristics

are manufactured using this next generation

required for use on PVC curtains are quite different. The clearcoat must not only

clearcoat technology.”

“Another beauty of this product is that

adhere to the woven curtain structure

it comes flexibilised and ready to go – I

and provide a glossy finish and sufficient

don’t know of another brand that has a

UV protection, more importantly it must

clearcoat like that. With other brands, the

be flexible enough to allow the curtain

user may have to put an additive into a

to be rolled and unrolled day-in, day-out

conventional clearcoat to flexibilise it and

over long periods. As the world’s largest

then add hardener and thinner. With Ultra

manufacturer of transportation coatings and

Flex Clear, you just take it off the shelf,

the leading supplier of coatings to curtain

add hardener and thinner and it’s ready to

manufacturers across the region, PPG

spray. Regular clearcoats are not designed

swung into action to develop a solution,

to be flexible enough to cope with curtain-

with its Research and Development team

sider applications but Ultra Flex Clear has

at the company’s Clayton, Melbourne

been thoroughly tested to prove it can.

dramatically reduces application time because

headquarters taking the lead. First on

For example, during its lifetime a curtain

it has the ability to achieve the required film-

the agenda was to explore PPG’s global

will be constantly rolled up and down, as

build in just one visit. That means it effectively

technology storehouse, says PPG Senior

well as being tightened and stretched, so

Technical Officer, Paul Finn.

“We were able to access an excellent High

to replicate this it had to survive a machine

cuts application labour time in half and, when you’re talking about something as big as a

that performed 10,000 cycles of bending

typical semi-trailer curtain, that is a huge

Solids clearcoat resin system which gave a

labour cost saving! Not only that, because

fantastic foundation to build on. In basic

and stretching.”

“Using global High Solids technology

terms, we added a flexibilising resin to the

gave us other terrific advantages. Firstly, it

actually uses considerably less material which

Bransgrove curtain-sider painted by TFI.

it requires only one pass over the job, it further reduces costs. And that is not all – there is none of the gloss ‘sink-back’ that can affect conventional products.”

“In this part of the world, one key consideration for curtain manufacturers and vehicle operators is UV protection.

Particularly in Australia where some of the highest UV readings in the world are recorded. To counteract this, we added a high ratio of UV absorbers into the formulation. It’s something the local R&D

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team also does when we finetune cartype clearcoats for the local market. Much like sunscreen does for humans, the UV absorbers are designed to block UV rays from damaging the clearcoat so it can continue to do its job of protecting the curtain material and any graphics. PPG uses exposure testing sites all over the world and, arguably, the highest UV readings are from the Allunga Exposure Facility, in Townsville, where we test local coatings. Products from other parts of the world can fail under our

reduced application time and material usage.

example of PPG’s Clayton R&D laboratory

conditions but we know that Ultra Flex

Even vehicle operators enjoy the easy clean

Clear is up to the job. Having been in the

characteristics and the long service life.”

constantly working to ensure that products offered locally are tuned to meet the needs

market for a number of years, it has proven

As well as being locally developed as a

of consumers across this region.

itself. Everyone has a reason to be happy.

specific solution for a specific local need,

Painters are impressed with the way the

F4977 Delfleet HS Ultra Flex Clear also keeps

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high film-build fills the weave of the vinyl

manufacturing local by being made at PPG’s

material and provides excellent ‘melt-in’,

Clayton production plant. Although local

while owner / managers are pleased with the

users may not always realise it, it’s another

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Merrett’s Monroe Magnums MAKING THE TRANSITION TO MONROE MAGNUM HEAVY DUTY SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS PROVEN TO BE A MAJOR ADVANTAGE FOR THREEDECADE STRONG SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOGGING TRANSPORTATION FAMILY COMPANY, MERRETT LOGGING. With a total of 30 company owned

both our truck and trailer shocks and upon

B-double configurations in the Merrett

each inspection they looked as though

Logging fleet and another 10 sub-contractor

they could last well beyond our 12-month

owned configurations within the company’s

replacement cycle.

operations and maintenance schedule, truck

“The Monroe Magnum truck and trailer

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and trailer shock absorber durability and

shock absorbers enable us to save costs by

The Monroe Magnum Heavy Duty

lifespan is of vital importance to ensure safe

outperforming the OE and other aftermarket

range covers the key sectors of truck

and efficient logging transport operations.

products that we have used in the past.

and trailer suspension requirements

Merrett Logging runs a 12-month total

“Up to 15 per cent of our heavy

including cabin dampers, seat dampers

maintenance schedule that includes the

transporting work is on unsealed gravel

and axle shock systems. Monroe

replacement of all truck and trailer shock

roads with long bitumen stretches of

Magnum ride performance product

absorbers in its fleet. After four years of

approximately 100 kilometres per trip.

advantages include ease of fitment

using Monroe Magnum Heavy Duty shock

The quality and durability of our Monroe

with single bonded bushings that

absorbers, Maintenance Supervisor and

Magnum shock absorbers have proven to be

ensure very high bushing durability,

company director, John Merrett, has been

excellent under all conditions.

along with a high temperature

impressed by the quality, durability and

“We look forward to Monroe expanding

resistant sealing system and high

cost savings made by selecting Monroe

their heavy duty shock absorber range

temperature resistant hydraulic

Magnum Heavy Duty truck and trailer shock

to cover more of our own and our sub-

fluid. The Monroe Magnum specially

absorbers.

“We were always replacing our shock

contractors trucks as their total quality

formulated semi-synthetic fluid

and value for money is exceptional,” John

improves damping behaviour through

absorbers with the OE products, but we

concludes.

more consistent damping over a wide

found during our maintenance checks that

The Merrett Logging trailer fleet includes

temperature range.

oil seal failures were common even at low

Plunkett and Elphinstone trailers running

kilometres and we also encountered this

BPW, ROR and Fuwa K-Hitch axles using

problem with other aftermarket brands,”

Monroe Magnum heavy duty shock

he said.

“Once we tried the Monroe Magnum range

absorber part numbers F5002 BPW Long,

we experienced none of these issues with

F5194 Weweler.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Rachel Michaud TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH RACHEL MICHAUD OF KNORRBREMSE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW JOURNEY IN AUSTRALIA’S COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

I began at Thales working on the Bushmaster Protective Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force and loved being able to contribute to making the vehicle safer which could lead to saving soldiers’ lives. I then moved on to Knorr-Bremse where I am able to work on Safety Systems for Commercial Road Vehicles and love contributing to reducing the road toll on public roads.

What does a standard day for you look like?

No two days at Knorr-Bremse are the same.

I have a very versatile and ever-changing work environment where I contrast from roll testing trucks at the heavy vehicle training facility in Shepparton to coming into the office and putting together unique safety braking systems for trailers.

What has been a highlight for your career so far?

Travelling to Munich in 2017 and seeing our companies head office, test track and meeting the architects of some of our most innovative products, (getting my multi combination truck licence is a close second).

Knorr-Bremse Lead Applications Engineer OE Commercial Vehicle Systems, Rachel Michaud.

What is the best thing about the transport industry?

The willingness of those around me to strive

there are so many passionate people in

How can people and companies in the

for change and innovation and an openness

industry dedicated to this cause.

transport industry better promote it as a career choice for women?

to sharing ideas.

What do female-driven initiatives

Allow for flexibility in the work place

What do you think could be improved?

mean to you?

in particular in supporting woman

More research and data into the future

It makes me feel more supported as a

who may be thinking of starting a

of transport and incorporating new technologies into the transport infrastructure

woman in industry to know that I am

family or have young families they

welcome and that more and more women

to save time/money and improve safety. I

are being encouraged to join in the fun of trucking.

need to support. I should point out that I strongly believe men should also

think this will only be a matter of time as

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David and Matt Dengate.

Two of a kind BROTHERS DAVID AND MATT DENGATE HEAD UP THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT QUEENSLAND’S TUFF TRAILERS. OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS THEY HAVE RELISHED THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF PROVIDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE DESIGNS AND PATENTED SOLUTIONS FOR TUFF’S VALUED CUSTOMERS. David and Matt Dengate were hired by

in their time in the industry, the Dengates

“From the start they have been incredible

the Managing Director of Tuff Trailers,

cite a steady evolution in innovative

to work with. Their standpoint on how

Denis Di Pasquale, in January 2004 after

design concepts.

a business should function and their

they decided to step out from study into

“We have seen a rise in the requirement

high standards of quality and service are

a long-term profession.

for custom solutions that can differentiate

something of a rarity these days where

“Denis saw potential in us and gave us

our customers from their competitors,

customer care can all too often become

the opportunity to join the Tuff team,”

whether that be a low loader that can

secondary in importance to profits.

the Dengate brothers say.

extend and widen or a steerable unit

“We are honoured to be part of the

“Over the last 15 years we’ve had the pleasure of working with new innovative

that can gain access to difficult sites – being unique is the key.

Tuff Trailers team and we can see many more happy and successful years ahead

designs and producing new patented

“Speaking from our perspective in regards

of us here.”

solutions for our customers.”

to the whole industry, we can clearly

Tuff Trailers specialises in custom trailer

see a transformation or trend towards

designs and solutions that encompass

the need for innovation, the evolution

many industry sectors such as mining,

of new products and placing safety as

agriculture, heavy haulage, road civil and

paramount in production and operation of our products.”

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From the mountains to the sea THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY JUST A FEW KILOMETRES SOUTH OF KEMPSEY, HAS A CRUCIAL ADVANTAGE – IT’S ALMOST MIDWAY BETWEEN BRISBANE AND SYDNEY AND IDEAL FOR THE THRIVING OPERATIONAL BASE OF HINES REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT.

Robert Hines has earned his good reputation

Transport is quite broad and local pickups

Robert says. “We’ve been operating for 22

and doesn’t really have to chase work as the

include fish and oysters from the coast, and

years and took our first service contract about

phone keeps ringing from regular customers.

eggs and dairy products from the Wauchope

10 years ago and ever since I’ve gone that

The trucks operate mainly between Brisbane

area. Pilchards are carried by the pallet

way the business has never looked back.”

and Sydney on both the Pacific and New England Highways servicing areas such as

and delivered to professional fishermen for trap bait.

Through his local dealer Mavin’s in Kempsey, Robert is a long-term customer

Tenterfield and Inverell on the inland routes

“We don’t do much sub-contract work other

of the Daimler Truck brands, from the

and Coffs Harbour and Forster on the coast.

than an occasional pallet for another carrier,”

Sterlings he had a few years ago through

Hines trucks deliver directly into Newcastle

Robert says. “It’s hard enough doing it when

to Freightliner Argosy’s, Fuso rigids and

from Brisbane and also provide a regular

you’re the main contractor let alone working

the recent additions have been Mercedes

delivery of seafood from the north coast into

for a lower rate as a sub-contractor.”

Benz Actros models. The latest 530hp high

the Sydney Fish Markets and throughout the metropolitan area.

A one-man business that started with a five-

roof Actros is showing valuable benefits

tonne rigid has grown to now having eight

The constant supply of freight and careful

prime movers and trailers, two Fuso rigids

in its fuel consumption returning 38 litres per 100 kilometres carrying an average

organisation of the logistics results in the

plus a handy Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fitted

weight of 29 tonnes. This compares well

Hines Refrigerated trucks running fully loaded

with a refrigerated body.

with the earlier 480hp V6s that were

in both directions most of the time.

“It’s easier to have a truck on a service

The variety of products carried by Hines

contract and know that you are covered,”

averaging 40-41 litres per 100 kilometres performing not dissimilar work.

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“You never want an Australian with his back against the wall,” he said. “You put any 12 blokes together and you’ll get a job done. Whether it’s getting a bogged four-wheel-drive off the beach or standing in front of a cricket wicket and making sure we’re in a dominant position. It’s the same dog, different leg action, so to speak.”

When Hayden made his now frequently cited observation, he most certainly didn’t have the nation’s transport equipment industry in mind. But in the face of a slowing economy and on-going political quarrel about the future of Australian manufacturing, it is now seeing an unlikely revival in the truck making community.

Scarred by lacklustre sales and shaken by the effects of a fast-fading mining boom, the industry has been tumbling toward the proverbial wall for the best part of 2015, but instead of letting negativity become the new normal, it has found a way to turn adversity into opportunity – or make use of a different leg, as Hayden would put it.

With heavy truck sales all but stagnating, truck makers are now eyeing the light and medium-duty end of the industry for new growth potential, as recent statistics collated by the Australian Road Transport Suppliers’ Association (ARTSA) confirm.

The ARTSA figures show that new registrations for heavy vehicles with a GVM above 12 tonnes declined 11 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. Within that category, heavy trailers were down 20 per cent and prime movers dropped 12 per cent, while heavy rigid registrations rose three per cent. In the medium-duty category (4.5 to 12 tonne GVM), new registrations rose 4.8 per cent compared with 2014 – and again, rigid trucks stood out with a 6.4 per cent rise.

“We’ve only been monitoring Australian commercial vehicle registration data for a two-year period, but the verdict is

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clear – there was a contraction in new heavy vehicle registrations over the past 12 months that especially hurt the prime mover segment. Only rigid trucks saw growth,” says Dr Peter Hart, Chairman of ARTSA. “There are now about 210,000 medium-duty rigid trucks and about 170,000 heavy-duty rigid trucks delivering freight in Australia. In comparison, there are 52,000 registered single-trailer primemovers and 40,000 multi-combination prime-movers, so rigid trucks outnumber prime-mover by about 2 ½ to one.”

He adds that in a market where retirement rates are accelerating – heavy vehicle retirements were up 37 per cent compared with 2014, whereas medium rigid retirements increased by 21 per cent – rigid trucks are now important contributors to fleet growth.

One reason for the segment’s relative resilience to economic woes could be its inherent versatility, Peter says, with applications reaching from general freight deliveries through to concrete mixing.

In fact, 21 per cent of the rigid market currently fall under the ‘special vehicle’ banner, indicating that applications for the construction and waste industry continue to be important drivers of growth within the segment, he explains.

Peter also found that the annual growth rate for dog trailers over the past two years was a healthy 2.8 per cent, indicating the rigid and dog market will also provide growth potential over the coming season.

As such – even though ARTSA estimates that potential to remain in single-digit territory in 2016 – Peter says rigid trucks are likely to remain one of the few growth drivers in the marketplace. “For a long time, the high-margin prime mover market was firmly at the centre of attention. [But] there is now a shift in focus to the rigid truck market, probably because of growth in local freight deliveries. This could be where future business will be made – especially now that retirement rates are rising and new equipment will be needed.

“The medium age of a two-axle registered rigid truck in Australia is about 17 years now,” Peter adds. “And for a three-axle

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According to Pack & Send CEO, Michael Paul, the company’s franchise model is key to ensuring a ‘premium service’ experience. “Our franchisees are our movers and shakers. They’re the faces of the overall business, and of their individual businesses too. As members of the communities they service, they play an integral role in the local marketing of Pack & Send,” he says. In contrast, the role of the franchisor is to provide franchisees with a solid foundation of business systems, or “small business with the tools of a big business,” as Michael puts it.

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Q: Pack & Send has been around for a while now. Is the 2016 business still comparable to the one 22 years ago – for example, is parcel delivery still the core of the business?

A: The Pack & Send business has changed tremendously since 1993. We started it before the notion of e-commerce, or even the Internet, was in the vernacular, so there has been a significant shift in the way we function. But our mission has always been the same – providing convenient access to a wide range of solutions when sending anything, anywhere.

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“PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board

The next logical step, he adds, is the launch of a refrigerated double version of the best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination was all about pushing the innovation bar higher, which meant reducing the

with high productivity vehicle design or at

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO OPERATE A TRANSPORT BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA, BUT THE FRANCHISE MODEL IS STILL COMPARATIVELY RARE. MOOREBANK-BASED PACK & SEND HAS PERFECTED THE CONCEPT. Interview by Sebastian Grote tarting off with a single office in Parramatta, NSW, Pack & Send has evolved into a national delivery heavyweight that can draw on more than 100 service centres Australiawide and was recognised as the Australian Franchisor of the Year in 2007 by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Franchise Council of Australia. Now also present in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, Pack & Send is considered a leading force in the transport franchise game. Prime Mover met founder Michael Paul, who has been serving as CEO of the company since its incorporation in February 1993.

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TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S GROWING FREIGHT TASK, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS JUST PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON A NEW PBS B-DOUBLE REFRIGERATED DOUBLE DROP DECK COMBINATION.

AUSTRALIA’S OPENNESS TO THE IDEA OF HIGH PRODUCTIVITY VEHICLE DESIGN HAS GAINED IT INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION, BUT A COMPLEX APPROVAL PROCESS AND ON-GOING POLITICAL QUARREL HAVE LONG HELD IT BACK. WHERE ARE WE STANDING NOW?

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least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet,” says National Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able to provide them with the best support on

domestic and international import and export work to more modern services, like supporting eBay and online retailers in delivering their products to customers.

that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to growing our PBS offering.”

Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-

Q: How did the parcel delivery industry change since the early days? With Toll IPEC, Star Track and emerging online services like Sendle on the scene, the competition must be fierce.

A: The parcel delivery industry has evolved with the times. For example, customers today expect that a fundamental requirement of parcel delivery services is an online ‘track and trace’ function that provides a real time delivery status.

When we started in 1993, no parcel carrier in Australia had that capability as the technology wasn’t yet in place. You had to phone the carrier to find out exactly where your parcel was – and you usually got a response the next day.

In the early days, deliveries were also primarily B2B and very few deliveries were made to households. The growth of e-commerce has changed that, with significantly more B2C deliveries.

In line with that, the competition has also changed – for example, where Pack & Send once relied either on customers walking in store or phoning us to send their goods, we are now developing new and

PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board with high productivity vehicle design or at least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet. tare weight of the trailer and giving fleet

approved skels, curtain-siders and B-double drop decks, as well as Super B-doubles

operators more clearance space to work with inside and out.”

in the past – one model that has been in particularly high demand recently is the company’s 36-pallet, high-cubic double

Krueger’s PBS refrigerated double drop deck B-double measures 4.6 metres high and 2.5m wide, allowing for excess cubic space

Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

solid productivity plus. We again use our 36-pallet, 4.6m design as a base, which

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

drop deck B-double with mezzanine decks, Grant says.

10 per cent payload reduction.”

unit, we’ll have our engineers sit down with them, or visit their facilities, to get an

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

idea of what freight will be on board, how

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

roads the drivers will use. Information like this is crucial when building any trailer that

It’s safe to say George R.R. Martin did not

agenda, and the dynamic between them is

alike – both driven by the same hope for

concept under NTC leadership, known

approval process. But despite brimming

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

have high productivity vehicle design in

constantly changing.”

a happy ending and both held back by

as PBS. The Australian Transport Council

with good intention, the NHVR got off to

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

mind when he penned the first sentence

In the book, the short opening line is meant

approved the reform in October 2007.

inscrutable complexity. “When we talk

low profile mezzanine decks (58mm on

a wrong start in early 2014 and had to

on adding to its portfolio across the

of A Game of Thrones in 1991, starting

to foreshadow an unknown threat lingering

PBS, there is still a lot of misinformation

The idea behind it was simple: Under

rely on the help of the state authorities it

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

the best-selling novel with a simple, “we

in the descending darkness, urging the

out there as to who is responsible for what

the technical guidance of an accredited

was meant to replace until a new CEO, Sal

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all

should start back.”

protagonist’s hunting party to pause and

assessor, OEMs and transport businesses

and who is pulling which string, so creating

space that provides more loading capacity

Petroccitto, came into office and started

about developing effective, efficient

Yet, the ominous opening could be

reassess where they are headed.

more transparency is our most important

were given the opportunity to develop

bringing the fragile organisation on course

for the customer, particularly for forklift

and high productivity transport

a perfect fit to tell the twisted tale of

In real life Australia, it may represent the

objective as a governing body.”

innovative HPFV designs outside the

again.

drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

solutions and that’s what the new PBS

Australia’s Performance-Based Standards

existing envelope and have them approved

course PBS-inspired heavy vehicle design

“In addition, we have fitted perforated

A year and a half on, the Brisbane-based

B-double refrigerated double drop deck

(PBS) scheme – at least if you listen closely

has taken since it was first conceived more

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on a case-by-case basis for use on routes

organisation is now in charge of all 3,271

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

to those at the coalface.

than a decade ago, with many a lesson

The foundation of the PBS scheme as we

HPFVs generate direct operational

that were found safe and structurally

PBS-approved heavy vehicle combinations

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity

“Talking about PBS is a lot like explaining

learned by forging boldly ahead and

know it today was laid in 2006 in response

economic benefits through cost savings

sound. Administered by the NTC, the

flow and circulation and assist operators in

in Australia, which make for a total of

gains that will help increase a company’s

Game of Thrones’ intricate storyline to

then taking a step back to re-evaluate

to an alarming future outlook by the

to operators and their customers, as

concept was rolled out on a state level and

about 5,500 individual trailers. On top of

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

someone who has never heard anything

the course.

National Transport Commission (NTC).

well as flow-on benefits of around

gave each entity the freedom to set key

that, it is responsible for the entire PBS

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

about it,” says Laszlo ‘Les’ Bruzsa, a longtime PBS advocate who is now serving

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One of the first customers to embrace the new design has ordered a hybrid

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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maximise freight capacity and also minimise

that operators can use to ramp up payloads.

It has a cubic capacity of 190m³, with 75m³ in the A and 116m³ in the B-trailer.

Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

“Even today, the level of understanding and support for this initiative fluctuates across

The report found that Australia’s land

$5.6 billion, according to Austroads.

Some 48 per cent of these benefits will

parameters independently.

Over time, responsibility for the PBS

approval process – from vehicle design through to road access. Public criticism,

refrigerated combination will generate

as Chief Engineer at the National Heavy

the country,” says Les, who has endured

2020, prompting the Council of Australian

flow specifically to the manufacturing,

scheme passed from the NTC to the newly

however, has not subsided just yet, with

plenty of excitement amongst many

Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in Brisbane.

many a debate about PBS since 2007. He

Governments (COAG) and the Productivity

building materials, transport and food

constituted NHVR, which was tasked with

Sal admitting that, “there is still more

sub-sectors of the economy.

transport task would almost double by

“There are a lot of forces at work behind

argues that the pop culture phenomenon

Commission to accelerate the development

the scenes that all follow a slightly different

and Australia’s PBS scheme are surprisingly

of a high productivity freight vehicle (HPFV)

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high volume freight operators heading

the creation of a national rulebook for the

work to do to fully realise the safety and

into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom

trucking industry and streamlining the PBS

productivity benefits available to such a

line is this combination is designed to

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Cutting delivery timeframes DUTCH HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, BROSHUIS, HAS INVESTED IN ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE.

Broshuis intends to grow after having experienced success with its new generations of low loader and semi low loader trailers.

Being successful with new, innovative,

solution, it became clear that there were

the manufacturing process of the trailers,

products that have attracted the attention

possibilities in reducing delivery times of

according to Broshuis. “The aim from the

of customers from all over the world actually

trailer parts that up until recently, were

beginning was to let the best software play

has a downside: delivery timeframes start to grow. Broshuis, the Dutch manufacturer of

purchased from suppliers.

a key role and not the production and the

“In order to avoid long waiting times, you’d

machines, no matter how important they still

heavy duty transport equipment, developed

better in-source as many activities as you can,

are of course.”

a new production hall with state-of-the-art

as in that case, you can adapt to customers’

Broshuis now receives a trailer full of steel

machinery and named it Broshuis Production

wishes much more easily and quickly,”

plates every day. They are three metres by 1.5

Parts, in order to speed up trailer production.

according to Broshuis. “Getting many parts

metres and have a thickness of up to 25mm.

Broshuis offers a wide range of low loaders

from suppliers is only successfull when you

From these plates, Broshuis cuts the various

and semi low loaders as well as container

build trailers in larger series.”

parts. This is done by a number of brand new

chassis. Customers can choose from regular

The new way of producing doesn’t mean

machines, the latest available in the business.

axles, pendulum axles as well as independent

that Broshuis is leaving its relations with its

Broshuis’ objective was to design the new

wheel suspension.

suppliers.

production hall from scratch, where the

The economic recovery over the past few

“We still expect to be needing our suppliers for other purposes and other reasons in the

machines work all day and where machines

years, and a range of new innovations – leading to a wider choice of trailers – has

near future”, the OEM clarified.

So no paperwork, no stock somewhere

resulted in some cases to a longer delivery

There were only 16 months between the

halfway the process and no disruptions. The

timeframe. This is not only the case at

decision to go for a new production hall and

software programs required are ready before

Broshuis, it’s being seen everywhere in

a separate company that handles the steel

the process takes place, eliminating the need

Europe at the moment. Looking for a

parts that need a treatment to fit exactly in

for work preparation and bookkeeping.

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