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Jeff Bezos is standing down from his Chief Executive role at Amazon in the third quarter of 2021. Why is this a big deal for Australia? Well, stay with me for a moment. The founder of Amazon – one of the Big Five companies in the US, bumping shoulders with Google, Apple, Microsoft and Facebook – is considered by many as one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world. When you look at the most valuable brands around, Saudi Aramco takes the top spot with a value of more than $2,458 billion USD with its oil, gas and refining portfolio, followed closely by Apple at $2,213 billion USD. Microsoft comes third place at $1,653 billion USD and finally Amazon takes out the fourth position with $1,596 billion.

Jeff claims Amazon is what it is because of invention. He explained that a few years after a surprising invention, the new thing becomes normal, people yawn. That yawn, he contends, is the greatest compliment an inventor can receive. Based on the company’s latest financial report, Jeff reckons Amazon is at its most inventive ever which is convenient considering he is moving forward with his transition – ending his

CEO tenure on a high.

For the full year 2020, Amazon’s net sales increased 38 per cent to $386.1 billion USD, compared with $280.5 billion USD in 2019. That’s massive.

So, how is Amazon faring in Australia?

The e-commerce juggernaut down under has cracked $1 billion in revenue just three years after launching in our country.

The Covid-19 pandemic helped this business flourish with sales doubling in Australia in the space of a year. Despite the improved performance, it did report a net loss of $3.8 million.

In addition to its online shopping activities, Amazon Australia is expanding its physical presence with new distribution centres and is forcing the hands of its competitors’ to lift their online shopping game.

I wonder what Jeff will do next in the world of transport and logistics?

Whatever you do, though, don’t let him see you stifle that yawn.

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10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

32 Economy The Government of Western Australia, with the support of education institutions and Western Roads Federation, is moving forward with an ambitious scheme to grow the road transport industry.

34 Refrigerated Transport Equipment A unique lineup of the country’s leading refrigerated transport specialists.

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40 Trailer Builder A broad overview of Australia’s dynamic trailer building scene including a product launch from bmi trailers.

52 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and components.

66 Trailer Builder Showcase Our annual Trailer Builder Showcase is a widely used industry resource detailing Australia’s leading trailer manufacturers in one comprehensive list.

74 Industry Leaders Errin-Leigh Ebzery, Business Development Manager at Team Transport & Logistics, shares her perspective on working in the road transport industry.

76 Industry Icon From an early age Steven Teofilo took an interest in trucks and the engineering work done by his father.

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80 World Map The future of urban transportation is here. The world’s top transport and logistics providers are investing in all-electric alternatives in a bid to combat noise pollution and carbon emissions.

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NEWS

NHVR welcomes HHTS CEO appointment The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Naomi Frauenfelder to lead Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds (HHTS), a heavy vehicle industry mental health initiative.

HHTS appointed its inaugural CEO in January.

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said that the appointment was an exciting step forward for the newly formed organisation.

“On behalf of the NHVR I want to congratulate Ms Frauenfelder on her appointment into this key role for our industry,” said Petroccitto.

“Ms Frauenfelder has significant experience in the mental health space in the rail industry that will stand her in good stead to lead HTTS. “Healthy drivers are safer drivers, and that includes mental health. The good news is that having a conversation about mental health is not as rare for drivers as it once was.

“Increasingly, people are stepping up to have the conversations with their mates and in their workplaces and I believe that HTTS

HHTS CEO, Naomi Frauenfelder.

can play a critical role in encouraging these conversations.

Graham said in a statement.

Interim CEO, Lachlan Benson, will work

“We all know that there’s no silver bullet to

Frauenfelder brings a wealth of knowledge

alongside Frauenfelder until April to support

improve safety, but working together across

to HHTS from TrackSAFE, a not-for-profit

the delivery of this industry-wide initiative.

government and industry, we can make

that addresses suicide on the rail network

“Along with the Board I would like to

our industry safer and healthier across the

and the resultant trauma caused to train

extend my sincere thanks to Lachlan Benson

board.

drivers and other frontline staff.

for his dedication and spirited leadership as

“I look forward to working with and

“Naomi has a passion to unite industries

Interim CEO of HHTS. Lachlan has been on

supporting HTTS as they tackle these

behind mental health, providing individuals

the journey to establishing the Foundation

important challenges, for the safety of all

and organisations with the resources they

for nearly two years and has been at the

road users.”

need to face challenges head-on,” said

forefront of its key founding initiatives and

Frauenfelder, who previously held the

Graham.

achievements to date. We owe much to his

position of Executive Director at the rail

“Her skills and experience make her a

efforts,” said Graham.

industry-aligned TrackSAFE Foundation,

great fit to lead HHTS to becoming the

Benson, according to Graham, will

takes over from HHTS Interim CEO Lachlan

recognised peak body for mental health and

transition to the HHTS Board as an

Benson.

wellbeing across the industry,” he said.

independent director where he will

“The HHTS Board is delighted to welcome

HHTS, in conjunction with AP Psychology

continue to give back to the sector that he

Naomi into this executive leadership

& Consulting Services (APPCS), will launch

has worked in for his entire career.

role, and looks forward to working

a three year Industry Blueprint Strategy,

“We look forward to welcoming him onto

collaboratively with her as the Foundation

National Framework, Guidelines and

the Board and his continued involvement

builds on its three key pillars; training,

Charter for Psychological Safety for road

in helping to shape the future of the

standards, and wellness,” HHTS Chair Paul

transport and logistics in early 2021.

Foundation,” said Graham.

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Rio Tinto renews executive leadership Executive; and Sinead Kaufman, currently Managing Director Operations Copper & Diamonds, will join ExCo as Minerals Chief Executive.

As COO, Arnaud Soirat will use his extensive operational experience to drive company-wide improvements in the Rio Tinto production system during a fixed 18-month term.

The product groups will continue to be supported by the Safety, Technical and Projects Group, run by Mark Davies, which includes the recently established Communities & Social Performance function.

In her role as Chief Executive Australia, Kellie Parker will focus on rebuilding trust and strengthening external relationships across Australia.

Aluminium Chief Executive Alf Barrios will become Chief Commercial Officer, leading the drive to deliver additional value from mine to market.

Rio Tinto CEO, Jakob Stausholm.

Vera Kirikova, Chief People Officer, has Mining company, Rio Tinto, has confirmed

“While Rio Tinto continues to deliver

decided to leave the company. James

a new organisational structure following

strong safety and operational performance,

Martin, currently a partner at Egon

its focus on operational excellence, project

despite the ongoing challenges of

Zehnder, will join Rio Tinto as Chief

development and rebuilding trust in

Covid-19, there are improvements we can

People Officer with effect from 6 April

Australia.

achieve across the business to make Rio

2021. James has a strong track record

This approach, Rio Tinto said, will be

Tinto more resilient, and an even stronger

of supporting businesses in leadership

underpinned by the safe operation of our

performer and employer,” said Stausholm.

development, cultural change and team

world-class assets, continued disciplined

“I want to re-establish Rio Tinto as a

effectiveness, having worked with clients

capital allocation and a strong balance

trusted partner for host communities,

across multiple sectors.

sheet.

governments and other stakeholders.

Peter Toth remains as Group Executive,

To achieve these goals, Rio Tinto Chief

“Now the work starts for ExCo, with a full

Strategy and Development, including

Executive, Jakob Stausholm, has appointed

agenda ahead of us and a determination

climate change; Barbara Levi remains as

a permanent Chief Executive of Rio

to become a strong team. I am confident

Chief Legal Officer & External Affairs; and

Tinto’s Iron Ore business, created a Chief

that together we can unleash Rio Tinto’s

Peter Cunningham continues as Interim

Operating Officer (COO) role, and added a

full potential.”

Chief Financial Officer until the recruitment

Chief Executive Australia to his leadership

Rio Tinto will retain four product groups

process for a permanent appointment is

team. Simon Trott, currently Chief

– Aluminium, Copper, Iron Ore, and

finalised.

Commercial Officer, will become Iron Ore

Minerals, which will now also include

“I would like to welcome Kellie, Sinead

Chief Executive; Copper & Diamonds Chief

the Diamonds business. In addition to

and James to the executive team,”

Executive Arnaud Soirat will become Group

Simon Trott’s appointment, Ivan Vella,

said Stausholm. “They will bring a new

COO; and Kellie Parker, now Managing

currently Interim Iron Ore Chief Executive,

perspective along with strong track

Director Pacific Operations Aluminium, will

will become Aluminium Chief Executive;

records. I would also like to thank Vera

join the Executive Committee (ExCo) as

Energy & Minerals Chief Executive

for her contribution to Rio Tinto over a

Chief Executive Australia.

Bold Baatar will become Copper Chief

number of years.”

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Zero waste plan teases GDP boom There is potential for manufacturers to make the recycling sector profitable.

National science agency, CSIRO, has

“Australia is among the world’s best in

with 83 industry, research and government

developed key strategies for creating jobs

advanced manufacturing and environmental

partners to shape a circular economy

and reclaiming billions in economic value

research, and that unique science can turn

strategy for Australia to address fundamental

from recyclables headed for landfill.

industry and environment into partners by

environmental issues and foster regional

The National Circular Economy Roadmap

making sustainability profitable,” said Dr

employment.

found innovation is crucial to realising

Marshall.

“Our traditional ‘take-make-dispose’

Australia’s largest economic gains, which

“Science can transform our economy into a

consumption pattern is hitting two walls:

will come from designing new products

circular one that renews and reuses what we

ever-more-expensive primary materials, and

and materials, including through advanced

previously discarded, and indeed a virtuous

ever-more-unacceptable ways of dealing

manufacturing, and in embracing new

circle that creates higher paid jobs, advances

with waste,” said Dr Schandl.

business models that will create domestic

new Australian technology, and protects our

“The global pandemic has disrupted

and export markets for waste streams.

environment.

global supply chains which challenges

This could more than triple job creation from

“We’re on a mission to make it real. The

Australia to be self-sufficient with sovereign

resource recovery in Australia, where the

practical path laid out in this roadmap is part

manufacturing capability.”

recycling sector currently generates 9.2 jobs

of CSIRO’s mission-led focus on using science

The roadmap identifies six elements for

per 10,000 tonnes of waste, compared with

to solve our greatest challenges while driving

moving towards a circular economy of

only 2.8 jobs for the same amount of waste

our economic recovery and building future

plastics, paper, glass and tyres: retain

sent to landfill.

resilience.”

material through use and collection; upscale

Increasing Australia’s recovery rate by just

The roadmap aligns with a number of

and innovate recycling technologies;

5.0 per cent would add an estimated $1

circular economy missions being developed

innovate and collaborate in design and

billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

by CSIRO and partners in industry,

manufacture; develop markets for secondary

The Australian Government’s ban on

universities and government, including a

materials and the products that use them;

the export of waste last year creates an

mission to end plastic waste, a mission to

streamline nationally consistent governance;

opportunity for a new circular economy

transform Australian mineral commodities

and secure a national zero waste culture.

strategy that turns landfill into economic

into higher-value products, and a mission to

Australia is reported to lose $419 million

returns.

transition to net zero emissions.

annually by not recycling PET and HDPE

CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall,

Project leader, Dr Heinz Schandl, said the

plastics.

said science and technology can drive

roadmap was commissioned by the Federal

Also, sending lithium from batteries to

Australia’s next wave of economic

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and

landfill results in lost economic opportunity

opportunities.

Resources and developed in collaboration

of up to $2.5 billion by 2036.

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NEWS

Qube secures container park with 9K TEU capacity A short term agreement has been secured

said he was pleased that the parties were

requirements for the supply chain

between Qube and Port of Melbourne on

able to come to a solution that would help

throughout the pandemic. As a result,

an empty container park.

alleviate the backlog of empty shipping

we’ve been able to reallocate a parcel of

Located at the Swanson Dock precinct, the

containers across the supply chain as a

land for a period of time which allows

60,000-square-metre site has capacity for

result of strong and sustained import

Qube to make use of the site while we

up to 9,000 twenty-foot equivalent units

volumes.

work with industry towards longer-term

(TEU).

“It’s critical that the port supply chain is

solutions”, said Bourke.

The announcement of the site, now

able to operate as efficiently and effectively

Qube’s Chief Operating Officer Paul Digney

operational immediately under Qube’s

as possible, and part of that is making sure

welcomed the deal.

management, follows ongoing discussions

that empty containers can be moved and

“Qube is delighted to be part of the

between Port of Melbourne, Qube and

utilised to enable the flow of goods into

solution with the Port of Melbourne and

Freight Victoria.

and out of the port,” he said.

we look forward to support from the

Port of Melbourne CEO, Brendan Bourke,

“We have closely monitored land

industry,” he said.

Vision Zero triggers $245M road safety blitz in VIC A $245 million road improvement blitz,

safety risk at each of the locations, with

Buchholz said.

according to the Federal Government, is

the aim of reducing road trauma in both

“Projects are already underway through

rolling out across Victoria which includes

regional and metropolitan areas – because

the $500 million Targeted Road Safety

more than 100 projects.

any death on our roads is one too many.”

COVID-19 stimulus package and this

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben

additional funding complements that

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Carroll, said the program would target

work, resulting in an even greater roll-out

Development, Michael McCormack, and

some of the highest-risk areas in the state.

of improved infrastructure and roads right

Victorian Minister for Roads and Road

“This extensive package of projects ranges

across the nation.”

Safety, Ben Carroll, announced that the

from smaller-scale improvements to major

In regional Victoria, projects will include

first tranche of the jointly-funded projects

upgrades, with crews ready to hit the

safety improvements on the Midland

would start later this month.

ground and get started immediately at a

Highway between Daylesford and

The upgrades will be delivered across

number of these sites,” said Carroll.

Guildford, on Portarlington-Queenscliff

Victoria by mid-year, leading to a wide

“Whether you’re commuting to work,

Road at Portarlington and improving safety

range of safety improvements such new

going for a Sunday ride, or dropping the

barriers on the Western Highway.

safety barriers to prevent head-on and

kids off at school – we’re ensuring that our

In Melbourne, works will include projects

run-off-road crashes and as rumble strip

road network is safer for everyone.”

like upgrading traffic signals on Plenty

line-marking to alert drivers if they veer

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

Road in Bundoora and on Bridge Road

from their lane.

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said

near Yarra Boulevard in Richmond.

The package will also include safety

road safety was a key priority for the

The $245 million investment includes $183

upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists, as

Australian Government and this investment

million of funding from the Australian

well as a number of intersection upgrades

in upgrades would provide a boost to the

Government and $62 million from the

in local communities.

economy while saving lives and livelihoods.

Victorian Government.

“We are ensuring this road safety package

“Road safety is a shared responsibility and

It builds on the joint $97.2 million

can roll-out quickly, saving lives and

collaboration between communities along

investment made by the Australian and

reducing injuries,” said McCormack.

with all levels of government will help us

Victorian Governments earlier this year to

“These projects were selected based on the

move towards achieving Vision Zero,” said

boost road safety across the state.

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Patten Pavement buys Drake 4×4 Hybrid Steering Wideners suburban streets to deliver the machines and the Hybrids make it so much easier.”

Special features of Patten’s new Hybrids include timber inlaid bi-fold ramps, with the timber surface necessary for safe loading and unloading of asphalt machinery.

“We have about 10 double drum rollers and the steel rollers on steel ramps can slip quite easily, whereas steel on timber grips much better,” said Patten. “We have a wide variety of gear, so I specified the trailers to suit our overall needs.”

With the operation running around the clock, rows of lights along each outer extremity of the deck provide additional safety when loading or unloading at night.

Hydraulic landing legs are another safety and convenience feature Patten specified on the new units.

“We can have a 30-tonne machine on the

Drake trailers are central to Patten’s business.

back and put the legs down to uncouple Long-time Drake trailer proponent, Victoria-

trailers have been central to the business

the trailer before unloading – it makes life a

based Patten Pavement Services, has

– performing admirably in the critical role

lot easier for the boys,” said Patten.

received two identical 4×4 Hybrid Steering

of shifting the large profiling machines –

Similarly, he appreciates the bi-fold ramps

Wideners and matching dollies.

which are 15m long and weigh around 50t

which are 5.65m long and provide a low

The company specialises in pavement

– all over the country.

ramp-over angle of nine degrees.

profiling of airport runways and roads at

The company has four Drake trailers – two

“They weigh a bit more but for what we

locations all around Australia. The profiling

of which were purchased in 2004 and the

do it is worthwhile because we can get any

machines are used to remove between 40

other two delivered this year.

machine up the ramps due to the really low

and 70mm from the pavement, after which

The initial two are 4×4 steering Deck

angle,” he said.

it is resurfaced to provide the perfectly level

Wideners while the latest two feature

Another special feature is that the

tarmac essential for runways.

Drake’s innovative Hybrid design which is

hydraulics are powered by a pump

“We transport our profiling machines to

basically a blend of Deck Widener and Full

mounted on the truck’s transmission rather

places like Darwin, Rockhampton, Cairns,

Widener.

than a small engine on the trailer.

Adelaide – wherever profiling is needed

The rear two BPW steering axles are a

This, said Patten, ensures lower noise levels

we go,” said Patten Pavement Services

fixed width while the forward axles widen

when unloading machinery at night in

Director, John Patten.

along with the deck. This combines the

residential areas.

Patten initially worked for a pavement

added stability of a Full Widener with the

Speaking about his earlier Drake trailers,

profiling contractor for 15 years in the

manoeuvrability and minimal tyre scrub of

Patten said the reliability and durability of

1980s and ‘90s where he worked his way

a Deck Widener.

the units have been outstanding over the

up to become Supervisor.

“I went for the Hybrid because it is a bit

nearly 17 years he has owned them.

In 1998 he left the company and entered

more stable when carrying the crushing

“I bought my first two quads in 2004

into a partnership where he managed

plants and profilers,” said Patten.

and realistically, apart from general

a profiling business until 2003 when he

“My float driver reckons the Hybrid design

maintenance and replacing a few hydraulic

decided to strike out on his own.

is the best thing since sliced bread.

rams, I haven’t had to touch them,” he

Since then, Patten Pavement Services has

“We do a lot of civil construction work in

said. “I couldn’t speak more highly of the

gone from strength to strength and Drake

Victoria where we need to negotiate tight

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Hugh McMaster steps down from ARTIO NSW role Treasurer/Secretary of the Australian Road

“He was responsible for steady growth in

Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO)

ARTIO NSW’s membership and ensured its

NSW Branch, Hugh McMaster, is stepping

day to day management was sound.

down.

“Last year, Hugh has advised the

ARTIO NSW Branch President, Laurie

committee that he would like to step

D’Apice, said the committee was informed

aside as Secretary/Treasurer at the end of

of McMaster’s intentions ahead of a

March 2021 and, in doing so, work with

meeting held today.

the Committee to ensure a plan is put in

“ARTIO NSW was formed in 2008 and

place to enable a smooth transition to a

Hugh was invited to become its inaugural

successor.

Secretary/Treasurer,” said D’Apice.

“Hugh leaves the role as ARTIO NSW

“Hugh accepted the offer and built

Secretary/Treasurer with the ARTIO NSW

ARTIO NSW from an organisation with

Committee’s best wishes.”

no money or other resources, and no

In May 2020, McMaster said that

formal membership structure, but with

ARTIO NSW estimateed that constraints

the goodwill of a small group of transport

announced on the public transport

operators who were committed to the

network in response to the risk of spread

development of an industrial association

of Covid-19 meant public transport

representing employers and principal

network capacity would fall by up to 80

contractors in NSW.

per cent.

“Hugh established the day-to-day

The NSW Government at the time,

organisational structure and, with the help of the ARTIO secretariat, ensured ARTIO

according to McMaster, had also proposed Hugh McMaster.

NSW operated under ARTIO’s rule book as

a range of measures such as making parking available in green space near the

a registered organisation of employers.

“Achieving registration both nationally and

Sydney CBD, providing more bike lanes

“Hugh oversaw registration as an

in NSW is critical to ARTIO NSW’s standing

while also encouraging continued working

association of employing contractors under

under the industrial relations system that

from home where it is practical to do so,

NSW industrial law.

applies both nationally and in NSW.

and staggered work start and finish times.

NHVR files primary duties charges against SA company Primary duties offences have been laid

in load restraint nor had any relevant

prevented by proper safety education and

against a South Australian manufacturing

experience restraining loads on heavy

risk management systems,” said Hughes.

company and its executive following an

vehicles.

“It’s an important reminder to everyone in

incident in February 2019.

When the vehicle subsequently had to stop

the Chain of Responsibility of their duty to

The company has been charged with

suddenly at a traffic light, the load of metal

provide training and supervision around all

category 1, 2 and 3 offences under the

beams shifted forward, smashing the rear

parts of the heavy vehicle task. Ignoring

Heavy Vehicle National Law while the

window of the prime mover cabin.

this duty presents a serious safety risk to

executive has been charged with failure to

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Director

your own employees and all other road

comply with a duty.

Prosecutions, Belinda Hughes, said that the

users.”

The charges stem from the incorrect

matter was a reminder of the importance

The matter will next be heard on 26 March

restraint of a load on a trailer by someone

of adequate safety education.

2021 at Elizabeth Magistrates Court, South

who had not been adequately trained

“This is an incident which could have been

Australia.

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K&S anticipates almost five-fold net profit: HY2020 Cost saving measures and solid performance has lifted K&S.

Transport and logistics company, K&S

million, approximately 57-to-75 per cent

of revenue, as well as the cessation of

Corporation, has released updated

up on the prior comparative period.

operations that do not realise satisfactory

earnings guidance for the half year ended

The company also anticipates reported

and sustainable financial performance,”

31 December 2020.

statutory net profit before tax for the half

said K&S Corporation Managing Director,

November last year K&S expected

year ended 31 December 2020 will be

Paul Sarant.

underlying profit before tax for the half

between $24 million and $25 million –

“K&S Corporation’s underlying result also

year ending 31 December 2020 would

approximately 471-to-496 per cent up on

benefitted from a number of cost savings

be in line or exceed the prior comparative

the prior comparative period.

measures and procurement initiatives that

period.

“While revenues of some divisions

are providing ongoing upside in FY2021.”

K&S, based on unaudited management

continue to experience Covid-19 impacts,

These results are reported to include

accounts, now anticipates underlying tax

K&S Corporation’s underlying performance

receipt of $16.2 million of JobKeeper

for the half year ended 31 December 2020

continues to benefit from the focus on

subsidies (pre-tax). Statutory results were

will be between $8.8 million and $9.8

improving the quality and contribution

not announced at the time of writing.

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SKF sales soar following improved equipment performance Manufacturing company, SKF, has delivered a

Automotive: Sales were significantly higher

per cent (2.3 per cent), driven by continued

strong set of results for 2020 by staying true

in the quarter. Sales were significantly higher

ability to control costs as well as an organic

to its brand promises.

to trucks, light vehicles and to the vehicle

sales increase of 11.1 per cent.”

SKF President and CEO, Alrik Danielson,

aftermarket compared to Q4 2019.

Danielson highlighted SKF’s ability to

said this achievement, especially given

“We delivered a very strong underlying

generate strong cash flow as a key strength

exceptional circumstances faced during the

operating profit of 2,582 million SEK [or

and Q4 2020 was no exception.

last 12 months, is so much more impressive.

approx. $402.2 million AUD] (2,181 SEK last

“Cash flow during the quarter was SEK

SKF, which is based in Sweden and operates

year), representing an adjusted operating

1,901 million [approx. $296.2 million AUD]

globally, manufactures components such as

margin of 13.2 per cent (10.3 per cent),

(SEK 701 million), driven mainly by a strong

bearings, seals, hubcaps – all-in-one rebuild

despite flat demand and a negative currency

operating income and reduction of working

kits – for trailers and heavy vehicles.

impact of 645 million SEK,” said Danielson.

capital,” said Danielson.

Sales for Asia-Pacific Industrial were slightly

“Organic sales development in the quarter

“We continue to invest in the business, with

higher in Q4 2020 compared to the same

was –0.1 per cent, with net sales of SEK

a total of SEK 3.3 billion [approx. $514.2

period in 2019. By industry, sales to energy,

19.6 billion [approx. $3 billion AUD] (SEK

million AUD] invested in our factories (up

off-highway and electrical were significantly

21.2 billion last year). Sales were significantly

from 1.9 billion SEK in 2016) and pay down

higher.

higher in Latin America, higher in Asia, and

our debt, positioning the business well for

To industrial drives, and other industrial it

lower in both North America and Europe.

the future.

was higher while to industrial distribution

“The Industrial business delivered an

“Capitalising on new ways of working,

it was relatively unchanged. To heavy

adjusted operating margin of 14.5 per cent

ensuring we create and maintain simplified

industries it was lower and to the aerospace,

(13.3 per cent), despite an organic sales drop

organisational structures and always keep

railway, marine and agriculture, food and

of 4.4 per cent.

the customer’s needs at heart has enabled us

beverage industries it was significantly lower

“The Automotive business delivered a very

to continually reduce our headcount during

compared to Q4 2019.

strong adjusted operating margin of 10.1

the year, with a further head-count reduction in the quarter of 200.

“Investments in and consolidation of our factories continued during the quarter, including the announcement of a consolidation of our slewing bearing manufacturing and supporting functions in France.

“SKF has over 110 years of history of innovation around the rotating shaft.

The pace of innovation has never been faster, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence and the ability to analyse and act based on the vast amounts of data generated by machines. This competence – which we are leading the development of – in combination with our existing offers around the rotating shaft, puts us in a very strong position to help customers get better performance from their machines and at the same time reduce waste and environmental impact. This is the true differentiator of SKF’s

SKF President and CEO, Alrik Danielson.

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offer.”

Adbri secures contract extension with South32 Construction materials and industrial

Worsley Alumina, Western Australia.

mineral manufacturer, Adbri, has announced a contract extension with South32, a mining company.

The five-year deal involves the exclusive supply of lime to the South32 Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia.

The extension to May 2029 will take the supply relationship with the refinery to over 40 years.

The aggregate revenue over the term of the contract to 2029 represents approximately $224 million, subject to volume and price adjustments over this

“The extension of the contract

“Our lime business remains uniquely

period, on materially similar commercial

demonstrates the strength of our Western

positioned with operations and logistics

terms.

“We are pleased to extend our long-term

Australian production and transport

capabilities strategically located to reliably

infrastructure assets which enable us to

supply customers in Western Australia,

relationship with South32’s Worsley Alumina

deliver a high quality product offering that

South Australia and the Northern

refinery,” said Adbri CEO, Nick Miller.

is competitive against imports.

Territory.”

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Global management expert joins Tenneco Tenneco Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Thomas Sabatino.

Tenneco, the parent company of shock

Society of the United States and Chair

Kesseler. “We wish him success in the next

absorber specialist, Monroe Australia,

of the International Institute for Conflict

chapter of his career as Brandon has had

has announced a change to its executive

Prevention and Resolution as well as

a long-time passion for the agriculture

leadership.

holding board positions with Teligent Inc.,

industry.”

Thomas Sabatino has joined the company

and the University of Pennsylvania Carey

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading

in the role of Executive Vice President,

Law School.

designers, manufacturers and marketers

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

“I’m excited to be joining Brian and his

of automotive products for original

“I am pleased to welcome Tom to Tenneco

management team at this pivotal time at

equipment and aftermarket customers,

and the addition of his extensive legal

Tenneco,” said Sabatino. “I look forward

with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion

background and global management

to helping it continue to deliver on the

USD and approximately 78,000 team

expertise to our executive leadership

company’s long-term strategic objectives.”

members working at more than 300 sites

team,” said Tenneco CEO, Brian Kesseler.

Sabatino’s appointment follows Brandon

worldwide.

“He brings a wealth of experience ranging

Smith accepting a senior executive position

Through its four business groups,

from leading the corporate legal function,

at CHS Incorporated, a Fortune 100

Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean

to managing mergers, acquisitions, joint

agribusiness and energy company. Smith

Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving

ventures and divestitures, to advising

will stay on with Tenneco into March to

advancements in global mobility by

and serving on corporate and non-profit

facilitate a smooth transition.

delivering technology solutions for

boards.”

“On behalf of the Board and management

diversified global markets, including light

Sabatino currently serves as Co-Chair of

team, I want to thank Brandon Smith

vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway,

the Board of Directors of the Humane

for his years of service to Tenneco,” said

industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

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McFarland.

REDARC has named Graham McFarland as

experience.

“REDARC’s innovative culture shines through

Area Sales Manager NSW.

“It’s a pleasure demonstrating REDARC

and it’s fantastic to be working for an Australian company, especially with the local support available to our customers.”

McFarland, according to REDARC, will be

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NEWS

Road train access boosts freight between Leeton and Narrandera Safer, more reliable and efficient freight

for generations to come,” said Toole.

“Through our $543 million Fixing Country

the economies of our local communities,

journeys are being delivered with an upgrade of Colinroobie Road allowing

Roads program, projects like these have

access between these two vital towns is a

road train access between Leeton and

unlocked regional job opportunities in

huge win for the region,” said Cooke.

Narrandera for the first time.

construction, while providing upgraded

“On top of delivering better journeys for

Minister for Regional Transport and

freight routes that save time and deliver

road users, the project generated five

Roads, Paul Toole, said work to widen,

smoother, safer and more efficient

jobs during construction, helping to keep

strengthen, seal and install new culverts

connections.”

our local economy ticking during tough

along a 12.8-kilometre section of

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke,

times.”

Colinroobie Road would deliver more

said Narrandera Shire Council and Leeton

The Fixing Country Roads program

efficient freight movement across

Shire Council received $1.18 million

supports regional councils to repair,

the region, and improve safety for all

through the Fixing Country Roads program

strengthen, seal or widen roads, build new

motorists.

“With the amount of freight moved across

with industry and Council contributing

truck washes, and strengthen or replace

$113,000 between them to carry out the

worn-out bridges and culverts.

NSW expected to increase by 12 percent to

23-month project.

To date, $460.18 million of the $543

286 million tonnes by 2036, we are investing

“The movement of freight, particularly

million program has been allocated to 327

in infrastructure that makes a real difference

of grain and livestock, is so important to

projects across NSW.

Improvements to heavy vehicle access here will benefit grain and livestock carriers.

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so upgrading this road to allow road train

Team Transport & Logistics relocates to grow business Brisbane-based transport company, Team

of months was a unique advantage.

Transport & Logistics, is moving to Port

“Our in-house team of planners, property

West Estate.

development and infrastructure experts

The company signed a 10-year lease deal

will continue to work closely with Team

with Port of Brisbane for a 1.22 hectare

Transport & Logistics throughout the

site in Lytton.

design and construction phases to deliver

The facility will comprise a 2,000-square-

a bespoke facility that will support their

metre warehouse, 630 square metres of

operations now, and well into the future,”

awnings and 225 square metres of office space as well as 4,430 square metres of dedicated hardstand and a 354-square-

said Cummins.

A render of Team Transport & Logistics’ new site.

Team Transport & Logistics Director, Steve Skinner, said the new port-based facility

metre wash bay area.

The project will also reportedly work

The site is due to be complete by mid

is integral to the ongoing growth of the

2021.

business.

toward achieving a four-star, Green Star

Port of Brisbane CEO, Roy Cummins,

“It will develop our infrastructure to better

equivalent, design with sustainable

welcomed Team Transport & Logistics to

service our FCL and project customers,” he

design elements including LED lighting,

the port community and said the Port’s

said. “We consider the Port of Brisbane a

rainwater tanks and a 100 kilowatt solar

ability to identify a greenfield site and

long-term strategic partner in the delivery

power system.

deliver a turn-key development in a matter

of our service to the industry.”

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NEWS

ALC calls for national heavy vehicle operating standard The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has,

Furthermore, the ALC wants to ensure that

each registered transport operator can

for some years, called on the Australian

each heavy vehicle is fitted with electronic

prove it has enough capital available to

Government to consider the development

equipment that records information

ensure safe and efficient operation of its

of a national operating standard for heavy

regarding driving hours and location,

heavy vehicles.

vehicle operators.

which would meet international standards.

It is expected that a meeting of

Most recently, the ALC made a submission

This information could then be used in

Infrastructure Ministers will happen in the

to the National Transport Commission

the investigation of alleged breaches

middle of this year to approve changes to

(NTC) in response to a consultation

of the HVNL and to provide roads and

the HVNL flowing from the RIS process.

regulatory impact statement (RIS) prepared

infrastructure owners with information

According to the ALC, it will be an

on possible changes to the Heavy Vehicle

that can be used when applying for

opportunity lost if the national operating

National Law (HVNL).

route access under the Intelligent Access

standard concept is not adopted as part of

The organisation has proposed the

Program (IAP).

the HVNL.

creation of a national standard in which

It could also be used, according to ALC,

Over the coming weeks, ALC said it will

every heavy vehicle operator would be

to provide operators with data that can

explain in greater detail the advantages

compelled to comply with a range of

be used to manage safety outcomes by

that adoption of a national operating

stringent requirements including providing

maintaining a safety management system

standard will offer heavy vehicle operators

the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

(SMS) that meets standards established in

and other road users from both safety and

(NHVR) with comprehensive details,

the HVNL.

productivity perspectives. The ALC will

including garaging information of every

Somewhat controversially, the ALC also

continue its advocacy to strive for better

heavy vehicle it operates.

wants regulations introduced to ensure

outcomes in the road transport industry.

Heavy vehicle rest areas receive $14M makeover Up to 17 rest areas at a cost of $14 million

Bunbury, Northam, Port Hedland,

“Freight drivers provide an essential service

have been targeted for improvements in

Northampton, Exmouth, Wubin and

and we need to ensure we have the

Western Australia.

Marble Bar. These upgrades have been

amenities and facilities available in regional

It’s part of a major focus on enhancing

estimated to cost $2 million.

WA these workers deserve,” said WA

facilities for truck drivers by the State

Another $6 million has been allocated to

Transport Minister Rita Safioti.

Government.

the expansion of the Newman road train

“I commend the efforts of the working

The program of improvements was

assembly area and new ablution facilities.

group and the contributions from key

determined by a working group involving

The sealing of existing gravel parking near

industry organisations, and am looking

Main Roads WA and peak industry bodies

Auski roadhouse ($3.2 million), sealing

forward to working with the industry

including the Transport Workers’ Union,

and extension of parking at Leonora and

group and Commonwealth Government

the Western Roads Federation and the

provision of toilet facilities ($1.5 million)

on delivering these upgrades,” she said.

Livestock and Rural Transport Association

and sealing of an existing parking area

“In addition to identifying further rest area

of WA.

near Karijini to separate heavy and light

improvements, the working group will

Works have been scheduled to start in

vehicles ($950,000) have also been

continue look at opportunities to involve

June 2021, subject to approval by the

factored into the initial budget.

local government and private companies

Commonwealth Government.

The group will continue identifying projects

to help broaden the benefits of this

Key works identified to date include

on key regional routes that would benefit

funding initiative as well as better use of

provision of ablution facilities at ten

from the program, which is jointly funded

technology to assist in the management

locations on key freight routes, near

by the Federal and State Governments.

and utilisation of these rest area facilities.”

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Upper Hunter bridge works to boost freight

Essential infrastucture work across New South Wales is unlocking B-double access for transport businesses.

Three bridges are being upgraded across

operators moving freight through the area.

specifications including a high handrail for

the Upper Hunter in New South Wales to

“It means trucks using the Coulston and

cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.”

allow unrestricted B-double access.

Spooner Bridges at Gresford and Lostock

The new concrete dual-lane Omadale Brook

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads,

can travel with loads over 30 tonnes,

Bridge replaces an old timber single-lane

Paul Toole, said two new 70-metre-long

while the bridges and approaches will be

bridge and has a 68-tonne HML capacity to

concrete bridges crossing the Paterson River

upgraded to a width of 4.6 metres for safer

ensure that Hunter Road remains a viable

at Gresford and Lostock had replaced the

passage, especially for B-Doubles,” said

route for freight.

two existing timber bridges, while another

Johnsen.

Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison

39-metre-long bridge replacing the old

“On top of delivering better journeys for

said the bigger, safer bridge would be

timber Omadale Brook Bridge was on track

motorists, the projects generated 17 jobs

fantastic for agriculture transport year-

to be completed next month.

during construction, helping to keep our

round and more reliable in flood conditions.

“With the amount of freight moved across

local economy ticking during tough times.”

“The locals have watched the construction

regional NSW expected to increase by 12

The projects totalled more than $4.15

of the new bridge with great interest and

percent to 286 million tonnes by 2036, we

million, and were jointly funded by the

are looking forward to the safety and

are investing in infrastructure that makes a

NSW Government and Dungog Shire

efficiency benefits it will bring. It’s been a

real difference for generations to come,”

Council.

very successful partnership with the NSW

said Toole.

Dungog Shire Council Mayor, John

Government, Council and the contractor,”

“Through our $543 million Fixing Country

Connors, said the two new Paterson River

said Collison.

Roads program, projects like these have

bridges allowed load limits to be removed

Creating 12 jobs during construction, the

unlocked regional job opportunities in

and opened up more efficient transport

$1.9 million project, funded under $1.84

construction, while providing upgraded

opportunities for the local agricultural

million from Fixing Country Roads and

freight routes to save time and deliver

communities.

Upper Hunter Shire Council providing the

smoother, safer and more efficient bridges

“Restrictions on heavy vehicles access,

remaining funding, is on track to open to

and roads.”

especially during last summer’s drought

traffic next month, weather permitting.

Member for Upper Hunter, Michael

conditions, made the transport of stock

The Fixing Country Roads program supports

Johnsen, said Dungog Shire Council

feed and water both difficult and expensive

regional councils to repair, strengthen, seal

receiving funding to replace the two

for our local producers,” said Connors.

or widen roads, build new truck washes,

existing timber bridges across the Paterson

“Safety has also been improved with

and strengthen or replace worn-out bridges

River was a big win for the community and

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ECONOMY

Efforts are being made to address truck driver shortages.

THE GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, WITH THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND WESTERN ROADS FEDERATION, IS MOVING FORWARD WITH AN AMBITIOUS SCHEME TO GROW THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY.

1.4%

3.4%

0.1%

WAGE GROWTH SEPTEMBER 2020

INFLATION EXPECTATIONS JANUARY 2021

INTEREST RATE FEBRUARY 2021

A new pilot program in Western Australia

The new program, according to a media

locations are also in development.

expressly dedicated to truck drivers was

release, has been modified to provide

The formal training component of the

announced in February. The Australian

students with more of the practical skills

course will be free for job seekers and

first will train up to 1,000 workers for the

needed by industry, including on-road

people under 25. A small contribution will

transport sector with Central Regional TAFE

experience.

be required for participation in separate

partnering on the initiative.

In direct response to the needs of industry,

practical driving lessons, which will

The State Government has committed $6.1

the short course has been developed to

accompany the training.

million to what it calls the Heavy Vehicle

have a strong focus on practical skills and

Course participants will get a credit toward

Driving Operations Skill Set pilot in an effort

will be an Australian first.

the Certificate III in Driving Operations

to address skill shortages in the transport industry.

Through the program barriers to entry in Heavy Rigid (HR), Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi-Combination (MC) heavy vehicle driving will be removed as a result of theoretical and hands-on practical truck

In direct response to the needs of industry, the short course has been developed to have a strong focus on practical skills and will be an Australian first.

driver training.

Western Roads Federation has been advising

traineeship and a leg up to complete the full

The transport portfolio will provide targeted

the State Government on issues affecting

qualification.

funding for delivery of industry mentoring

the industry and has been instrumental in

In a statement WA Education and Training

for program graduates, to be coordinated

the development of the expanded skill set to

Minister Sue Ellery said the state’s vocational

by Western Roads Federation, which will

address unprecedented skilled shortages.

education and training system had

be crucial for smaller transport companies

The aim of the pilot is to increase skilled

responded to workforce needs in industry

without the capacity to provide on-the-job

workers in this essential service but also give

training.

existing workers the opportunity to upskill

with the pilot program.

“Training is a major part of our economic

The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill

to more complex combination heavy vehicle

recovery from Covid-19, and this new training

Set will be delivered in Perth’s north-eastern

driving, increasing industry productivity and

opportunity will give Western Australian job

suburbs by Central Regional TAFE and is

safety.

seekers the opportunity to start a career in

an expansion of the Heavy Haulage Driving

The course will run for just over six weeks,

Operations Skill Set being delivered in Collie,

with the first intake in the metropolitan area

this essential industry,” she said.

“Our job-ready skill sets have supported

which will transition to the new program.

expected to commence in March. Regional

many industries throughout the pandemic

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and will place Western Australia in an

“We have worked collaboratively with

Training and myself, asking to create a

ideal position for economic recovery post

industry to create this program to make

dedicated training course for truck drivers.

Covid-19,”

sure it gives truck drivers the skills they

We responded with our initial training

WA Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, said the

need while also helping jobseekers increase

course in Collie, and I’m so pleased we have

Covid-19 pandemic had demonstrated how

their employability,” she said. “Western

been able to build on the success of that

vital the freight industry and truck drivers

Roads Federation and the TWU approached

pilot and roll out a training program in the

were to the state and its economy.

the Premier, Minister for Education and

metropolitan area.”

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Market value TO KEEP FRESH PRODUCE AT CONSTANT TEMPERATURES, WHILE MAINTAINING BUSINESS GROWTH BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY, LANTERI HAULAGE HAS INVESTED IN THE LATEST SCHMITZ CARGOBULL REEFERS. Kim McDonald grew up in the transport

Lanteri Haulage’s principal depot is based

The Lanteri Haulage fleet comprises nine

industry with his family running milk tankers

in Lindenow, East Gippsland, and the

Volvo prime movers.

for a local dairy company. He started his

facility has all weather access along with

“Four FH540 I-Shift dual clutch, three

truck driving career at the age of 18 and

warehouse and cool room storage for all

FH540 with I-Shift along with one FM540

has been operating and maintaining heavy

refrigerated produce. The company also

with I-Shift all being Globetrotters with the

vehicles ever since.

has warehouse and cool room facilities

final one in the fleet affectionately known

In 2014, an opportunity arose for Kim to

in the Melbourne fruit and vegetable

as ‘The Old Girl’ doing most of her work

purchase Lanteri Haulage in Bairnsdale,

market, enabling Kim’s team to maintain

locally after being retired off the long runs,”

Victoria, from former owner Sab Lanteri.

temperature control on the produce it

Kim says. “We have found that the Volvo

Kim has seen the business grow from two

stores.

trucks are most suited to our business

trucks in the fleet to nine – all coupled to

“We have a strong regional and

and with having a local Volvo dealer

24- or 26-pallet refrigerated trailers.

metropolitan network,” Kim says. “We are

and Volvo servicing on hand, our fleet is

“I take great pride in running a well-

positioned as a highly regarded distributor

serviced regularly, well maintained and any

maintained fleet of trucks and trailers,” he

and a much-respected logistics partner to

issues that may arise our Volvo dealer and

says. “In addition to providing a consistent

our customers. Fruit and vegetables are

representatives are ready to provide the

and reliable service, we have also been

our main freight we transport along with

answers.”

complimented by our valued customers for

dry freight when required to service our

As for the reefers, Lanteri Haulage has three

our immaculate fleet presentation.”

clients.”

26-pallet Schmitz Cargobull units and one

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Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers have excellent thermal properties that help keep storage temperatures constant.

When the trailer refrigeration unit is at idle, fuel consumption is down, and a lower rev rate on the compressor means less wear and tear on the units.

This reefer has a 26-pallet capacity.

24-pallet Schmitz Cargobull trailer.

trailers must withstand while in transit

Kim says the most important feature of

“All of our trailers are kept cool by Thermo

between Melbourne and Gippsland, Kim

these trailers is the flat flooring which

King trailer refrigeration units to ensure the

says the Schmitz Cargobull trailers hold up

makes it easier to guide a pallet jack to

produce is kept at consistent temperatures

in the hot and ambient temperatures.

load and unload refrigerated produce. “The

from loading to unloading at their

“The Schmitz Cargobull trailers are very

width of the van is generous without being

destinations,” Kim says.

well insulated and therefore once down

oversized, enabling pallets and bins to be

The company fleet runs daily to Melbourne

to the desired temperature maintain that

loaded with ease,” he says. “Having that

metro and into the Melbourne fruit and

temperature with ease even on the warmest

extra ‘wriggle room’ to work with can cut

vegetable market at Epping.

of days during our growing season,” he

down on loading and unloading times –

“Our fleet also runs Melbourne to Sydney

says. “All our trailers are pre-cooled during

rather than struggling with pallets.

five times a week transporting refrigerated

the warmer months prior to produce being

“The trailers are very well insulated and

produce into one harvest for processing

loaded as this helps greatly in keeping the

keep the temperature constant without

to all the major supermarket chains

pre-set temperature at a constant without

the need for the Thermo King units to be

throughout Australia,” Kim says.

the Thermo King units having to work

working at full capacity trying to keep the

“We proudly support our local vegetable

overtime to bring the temperature down.”

produce at the desired temperature.”

growers from far East Gippsland through to

The latest addition to the Lanteri Haulage

To date, the service and aftersales support

Central Gippsland providing on farm pickup

trailer fleet is a 26-pallet double loader.

from Schmitz Cargobull has been on-hand

for all produce heading into both local and

“The Schmitz Cargo Bull fridge van

when required according to Kim. “The

metropolitan processors and markets.

features BPW air suspension over a tri-axle

team are only a phone call away for all our

“Our growers appreciate the respect and

configuration “ Kim says. “The other two

enquiries and should we require spare parts

constant communication given to ensure

26-pallet trailers in the fleet are of similar

– they are sent up express or if we have a

that all their transport requirements are met

configuration apart from one having a

truck in the area – we pick up direct.”

in a timely and professional manner.

constant tyre inflation system on the

“This in turn allows our valued customers/

BPW axle.

growers/clients and logistics partners to be

“Our original and first Schmitz Cargobull

reassured that their freight gets from A to B

24-pallet trailer has proven its worth in

without any interruption.”

the fleet and a pioneer in the company’s

Given the extreme heat conditions these

investment into the 26-pallet version.”

Contact Schmitz Cargobull Australia Unit 2/221 Browns Rd Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph: 03 8794 6600 Web: www.cargobull.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Primed for the long haul IN A BID TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES – NOTABLY FUEL AND TIME – IN LINEHAUL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS, EURO PANTECH OWNER DAVE MURPHY TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A 20.2-METRE REFRIGERATED TRAILER WITH A 33-PALLET PAYLOAD CAPACITY.

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overload with normal industry sized pallets

increase in payload and cargo capacity over

This allowed for a seven-tonne increase over a traditional quad under Tier 3 Bridge assessment.

standard semi-trailers, the trade-off is the

made panels we use here, and it was during

doors – which contributes to aerodynamic

extra time it takes to split the combination

discussions about obtaining licences to do this

efficiency and enables one pallet space at

for dock loading and unloading at either

that I discovered the possibilities enabled by

the very back of the trailer. Dave concedes,

end of the trip.

Performance-Based Standards (PBS).”

however that the bi-fold system is a step

Additionally, the need to run a fridge

Dave engaged with Marcus Coleman,

too far for most operators who only foresee

plant on each trailer adds considerably to

Managing Director of PBS certification

both the initial purchase and whole-of-life

company Tiger Spider and, after initial

damage from drivers.

Maximised fuel efficiency is key to success

running costs.

discussions, discovered that combinations

in transport, Dave says, adding that having

It was these factors and more that led Dave

could be 20 metres (16.75-metre 28-pallet

one trailer to cool rather than two leads to

Murphy to develop super long refrigerated

van) under Level 1 PBS.

significant savings in fridge fuel usage. He

single trailers that he believes alleviate a

“Then, after some more research of the

also contends that the relative lightness of

common complaint with B-doubles doing

regulations, we worked out that a 20.2-metre

the Unitrans panels contributes to the Euro

linehaul work.

“There’s too much work involved splitting

single trailer was permissible under Level 2A

Pantech’s tare weight of 13 tonnes.

PBS,” Dave explains.

He mentions that his Italian based panel

and reconnecting B-double combinations at

“I calculated that this would enable us to

supplier Unitrans is one of Europe’s elite panel

either end when running linehaul routes such

carry 33 pallets in a single van, but we then

makers and has been at the cutting edge of

as Melbourne to Sydney,” Dave says. “Due to

needed to validate thermal efficiency of

van building for many years.

this issue it’s necessary to have support crews

the van within that longer space to ensure

According to Dave, while not mass produced,

involving local drivers who do the loading

adequate cooling capacity.”

the panels have proven to be durable and

and unloading at either end, which adds

When it came to the axle configuration of

easily maintained over a long life – 12 years

considerably to the cost of doing business.

“My initial reason for starting Euro Pantech

the trailer, Dave decided to incorporate a

at maximum grade on the European grading

bi-tandem axle setup similar to that used in

or downgrading system. It’s a standard Dave

was to supply imported refrigerated trailers

super-dog tippers.

believes Australia should adopt to ensure

from Europe to the Australian market,”

“This allowed for a seven-tonne increase

consistent thermal qualities of refrigerated

Dave says.

“In my opinion the press made panels of

over a traditional quad under Tier 3 Bridge

equipment.

assessment,” he says.

Euro Pantech’s fuel-saving features – including

these vans are superior to the vacuum

“It makes the van almost impossible to

the aerodynamically enhanced prime mover

Efficiency is key in any transport operation, even more so with refrigerated transport where the cost of running the fridge plants adds to overall running costs.

There’s also time efficiency. While refrigerated B-doubles provide a substantial

provided a twin-steer prime mover is used.”

To ensure swept path dimensions were met, the front and rear axles on the trailer self-steer and can also be lifted when travelling empty. In addition, the rear of the trailer is tapered and incorporates bi-fold

close coupled to the Euro Pantech trailer with its unique boat-tail rear end – should pique the collective interest of refrigerated linehaul operators across Australia.

“Fuel efficiency is affected by aerodynamics and rolling resistance (weight), so we have aimed to maximise both wherever possible,” Dave says.

Fast Fact

“Across 110,000 kilometres, we have

High thermal efficiency panels and a

averaged 37l/100km or 2.7km/l – and this

slippery shaped combination make

is improving as the Cummins X15 engine

for superior fuel efficiency of both the

beds in.

“What would a 25 per cent saving in fuel do

truck and fridge plant.

for your business’s bottom line?”

Fast Fact

Dave asks.

Front and rear self-tracking axles provide the 20.2 metre 33-pallet Euro

Contact

Pantech trailer with a similar swept

Euro Pantech PTY LTD 340 Forest Road South, Corio, VIC 3214 E: Dave@europantech.net Web: Europantech.com.au

path to a standard B-double.

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Driven to the edge CARRIER TRANSICOLD IS LAUNCHING ITS FIRST AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, THE VECTOR ECOOL. SEVERAL COLD CHAIN CARRIERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA ARE PLANNING TO INSTALL THESE STATEOF-THE-ART UNITS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Specialised business unit, Carrier Transicold,

and building automation technologies.

has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing

“We believe the Vector eCool represents

emissions, improving sustainability and

the future of refrigerated trailer

increasing efficiency across the refrigerated

technology,” says Carrier Transicold

transport sector with the launch of the

International Truck & Trailer President,

Vector eCool – the first fully autonomous,

Victor Calvo. “It’s one of the most

Fast Fact

all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer

exciting new products we have ever

For more than 50 years, Carrier

system.

Transicold has been an industry

Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global

leader, providing fleets around

Corporation, a leading global provider

the world with advanced, energy-

of innovative heating, ventilating and air

efficient and environmentally

conditioning, refrigeration, fire, security

sustainable refrigeration systems.

Carrier Transicold helps improve the transportation and shipping of temperature-controlled cargo with a complete line of equipment and services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility.

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brought to market. The launch follows

battery power, Carrier Transicold’s energy

fitted, it is still significantly lighter than a

years of research and development,

management system will automatically

standard diesel unit with a full tank of fuel.

including extensive real-world testing with

switch on when the charge reaches a

The Vector eCool is also PIEK-compliant,

prototypes operating in customer fleets.”

certain level and conditions, initiating the

meaning when used with the City versions

Suitable for operation with the engineless

generator to recharge the battery to ensure

of the Vector HE 19 and Vector 1550

versions of Carrier Transicold’s Vector HE

full refrigeration capacity.

E, operating noise is below 60 dB(A).

19 and Vector 1550 E, the Vector eCool combines the company’s E-Drive all-electric technology with a new cutting-edge energy recovery and storage system. This converts kinetic energy generated by the trailer into electricity, which is then stored in a battery pack to power the refrigeration unit. This loop creates a fully autonomous system that produces no direct carbon dioxide or particulate emissions.

We believe the Vector eCool represents the future of refrigerated trailer technology. It’s one of the most exciting new products we have ever brought to market. The launch follows years of research and development, including extensive real-world testing with prototypes operating in customer fleets.

When the refrigeration unit is operating on The eCool system can also be plugged into

Combined with its emissions performance,

the electrical grid when the trailer is parked

the Vector eCool provides the ultimate

and will fully charge in under four hours.

solution to ever-tightening inner-city and

On the road, the battery pack is recharged

urban regulations.

using power generated by the axles and

Carrier Transicold Australia Product &

the kinetic energy created under braking.

Aftermarket Solutions Director, Kelly

When used with Carrier Transicold’s

Geddes, says the Vector eCool was

flagship Vector HE 19 unit, the Vector

developed to provide cold chain carriers

eCool can provide even further reductions

with a flexible solution where the trailer is

in energy consumption. Even with the

completely autonomous as it is today with

system’s axle generator and battery pack

a standard diesel solution.

“The type of power source on the prime mover is irrelevant and no modifications to it are required,” he says. “Our goal is simple: don’t change customer behaviours and company structure to be able to provide a sustainable solution.”

The system, according to Kelly, runs the Carrier Vector refrigeration unit in standby mode when plugged in at the distribution

Fast Fact

centre. “When the Vector unit is off, the

Carrier Transicold’s latest innovation

system will switch to charging the battery

– the Vector eCool – is an engineless

if required,” he says. “The system also

system based on an alternative power

runs the Carrier Vector refrigeration unit

source to operate Carrier trailer

on-road using energy from the trailer axle.

refrigeration units for all applications

When the refrigeration unit is off, the axle

from long haul to urban distribution.

will recharge the battery pack or switch off

The alternative power source, in

if not required. The system also runs the

this instance, is a combination of a

Carrier Vector electric refrigeration unit in

modular battery pack unit (energy

full autonomous mode using only stored

storage) and an axle generator (energy

battery power when the trailer is not

recovery) as well as standby power to

moving or when grid power is

run the E-Drive architecture.

not available.”

This solution is also compatible with the Iceland series Carrier truck engineless product.

Contact Carrier Transicold Australia Ph: 1800 448 166 Web: www.carrier.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER Bulk waste handling equipment that is ‘Made for Australia’.

Out with the old, in with the new INNOVATIVE, FORWARD-THINKING DESIGN EPITOMISES THE LATEST WASTE SPEC OPTIONS FROM BMI TRAILERS. UK-based trailer builder, bmi trailers, has

clients and waste environmental projects

payload in mind. The trailer has a lower

launched its latest range of bulk waste

from large government bodies to waste

centre of gravity for improved safety as

handling equipment to the Australian

disposal companies across the UK as

well as a wide track chassis and axles for

market. These trailers are ‘Made for

well as Australia, Denmark, Sweden, the

stability. These trailers are also fitted with

Australia’ and are specifically optimised for

Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) with roll

Australian waste applications.

Netherlands, Africa and Poland.

The key to bmi’s success, according to

The company’s core business is the waste

Brendan, is delivering first-class products

is also a substantial top rail to prevent side

and recycling market and it provides

such as the bmi ejector trailer which

wall deformation. Hardox 450 grade floor

high quality moving floor trailers that are

ticks the boxes for safety, efficiency and

sheets are optional. Also, in-cab control

designed and manufactured in Dungannon,

cover systems can be manually operated but

Northern Ireland.

reliability.

“Almost 20 years of innovation and design

“Through a wide range of multi-disciplinary

change is what is behind the flagship,

ease-of-use.

skills, clever design, engineering acumen

benchmarked bmi steel ejector trailer,”

“The bmi ejector trailer is the strongest,

and offering a tailored design and build,

Brendan says. “Setting the standard

most durable moving floor trailer on the

bmi trailers help companies to develop

for durability, longevity, tare weight,

market,” Brendan says. “Built with decades

their capability while keeping them at

serviceability and support, not to mention

of design experience making the bmi

the forefront of technical and industrial

residual value.”

Ejector the premier product for waste bulk

innovation,” says bmi trailers Managing

The bmi ejector trailer is available in a range

hauliers.”

Director, Brendan McIlvanna.

of specifications with capacities between

His business is all about service – over

70 and 97 cubic metres. The trailers are

the past 21 years it has delivered a wide

fabricated from top grade high tensile steel

range of projects to a diverse portfolio of

and is also designed with strength and

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stability and fill data-logger features. There

there are also remote-control options for

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

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TRAILER BUILDER

Bickleys schmick chick transporter LIVE CHICKEN HAULER, BICKLEYS, HAS INVESTED IN A PURPOSE-BUILT VAWDREY FLAT-TOP ROAD TRAIN SET WHICH IS PROVIDING A SIGNIFICANT BOOST IN PRODUCTIVITY UNDER PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS IN THE FIVE-TO-SIX-DAY PER WEEK OPERATION. In what amounts to yet another

The company has a long-standing working

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) success

arrangement with Lockwood-based

story that’s well outside the burgeoning

Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm, a fellow family-

truck and dog box, Goornong (VIC) based

owned enterprise that has been operating

Bickleys Transport recently commissioned a

for more than 80 years.

high productivity road train comprising two

“We’ve been transporting products for

45’ Vawdrey semi-trailers linked by a tandem

Hazeldene’s for over 30 years,” says Bickleys

converter dolly to significantly enhance

owner and Managing Director, John Bickley.

productivity in a role that was previously the

“About 15 years ago out of the blue they

exclusive domain of B-doubles.

asked me to do a load of live chickens to

Bickleys is a family-owned operation with a

help them out one night and from that one

diverse and somewhat vertically integrated

load we have gradually built up to between

line of work, specifically involving the

20 and 25 B-double loads per night,

haulage of general haulage, hay and live

depending on demand.”

chickens.

In recent times, like many operators, John

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under normal circumstances.

John has high praise for the design and manufacturing teams at Vawdrey, saying everything worked exactly as planned on the identical trailers.

combination’s maiden voyage.

John explains that the whole process took

“It was pretty satisfying to see it loaded for

an entire year from inception to having the

the first time and everything working as it

realised the potential benefits of PBS in

vehicle operating on the road, but that the

should,” he says. “I don’t think there are any

the quest to increase productivity and

massive effort and wait were well worth it.

other road train combinations doing this sort

set to work, with the help of Vawdrey,

He says the critical aspect was gaining

of work at this stage in Victoria and we hope

finding out what he could do to maximise

approval from the National Heavy Vehicle

to put another one on the road next year.”

payload capacity in his live chicken haulage

Regulator (NHVR) and various road managers

With a payload capacity of 50 tonnes,

operation.

to operate the combination on designated

around 25 per cent more than a B-double on

“We initially discovered we could get two

routes in country Victoria at night, enabling

Higher Mass Limits, Bickleys’ new chicken-

40-foot trailers over the line without a worry,

it to transport chickens from a number of

carrying road train is a superb example of

but the increase in payload didn’t justify

farms to the Hazeldene’s processing plant at

what can be achieved with co-operation

the expense and all the hoops we had to

Lockwood.

between the NHVR, road managers, an

jump through with PBS,” John says. “So, we

“I’m very, very happy with the outcome –

ambitious operator and a switched-on trailer

decided to push the envelope and see if we

it’s surpassed all my expectations,” John

builder such as Vawdrey.

could gain approval for two 45 footers.”

says. “The tracking of the combination is

One of the main challenges with the design

absolutely amazing, virtually the same as a

was an overall height restriction of 4.1m

B-double – within 100mm – which means

Fast Fact

that goes hand-in-hand with the gross

it can easily access all the places where we

Bickleys has relied on the far-reaching

combination mass limit of 79.5 tonnes

load without a problem.”

expertise of trailer builder Vawdrey to

and overall length limit of 36m, but Bruno

In fact, route access-wise John says the main

supply a road train set of trailers with

was able to meet this requirement using

limiting factor compared to a B-double is

a 50-tonne payload capacity used to

several features including low-profile tyres

the considerable payload advantage which

haul live chickens.

to achieve the desired low deck height with

necessitated specific route planning to

the trailers.

avoid a couple of bridges that were deemed

Other key features include a full complement

inappropriate for the extra weight.

of BPW axles riding on BPW air suspension,

The trailers were custom-built for the cargo

including self-steering units on the rearmost

with robust steel headwalls and freight

position of both tri-axle groups, and a

locators welded to the floors which, along

tandem-axle converter dolly linking the two

with straps, prevent the crates from moving

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

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TRAILER BUILDER

Delivering a solid customer experience EAGLE FUELS DEPENDS ON FUNCTIONAL AND RELIABLE RIGID ROAD TANKERS FROM MARSHALL LETHLEAN TO GROW ITS BUSINESS AND REMAIN COMPETITIVE. Operating throughout Victoria and

emergency services.

outfit, Eagle Fuels is committed to

South Australia, Eagle Fuels provides

To accommodate such diversity in demand,

delivering quality products and services

fuel and lubricant solutions to a broad

the company’s vehicle fleet comprises a

as efficiently and as safely as possible. To

customer base across a range of

mix of small rigid tankers as well as larger

that end, the company’s heavy vehicle

industries that include everything from

combinations such as 19-metre B-double

operators are experienced in their trade,

transport, earthmoving and construction

tankers.

having obtained Maritime Security

to manufacturing, rail, defence and

A respectable refuelling and lubricant

Identification Cards (MSIC), membership

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with the Australian Institute of Petroleum

be the first DAF to go into our fleet, and

and licenses and accreditation to manage

the second locally built rigid tanker will be

the transportation of Dangerous Goods

paired with a Volvo 6x4.”

Fast Fact

(DG).

These rigid tanker builds, according to

Victorian trailer manufacturer, Marshall

Eagle Fuels’ dedication to performing

John, will be similar to a previous order

Lethlean, strives to provide the best

its duties in a professional and efficient

except they are being fitted with a

transport solutions with its flexibility,

manner has led to significant growth

different delivery system.

product quality and commitment to

for the firm along with opportunities to

The order with Marshall Lethlean was

delivering a solid customer experience.

welcome new state-of-the-art road tanker

placed at the beginning of this year and

Marshall Lethlean also provides

innovations to the company’s fleet.

the new vehicles are rolling out now.

customers with a unique opportunity

Business Development and Operations

These tankers have a capacity of 18,000

by offering customers the choice

Manager, John Hevern, says Eagle Fuels

litres.

of a fully Australian built product,

invested in new road tanker equipment

“They are four-compartment tankers

partial Australian built product, or

from Marshall Lethlean to support the

although we will need to down the

a fully imported product fitted with

company’s core services and to further

capacity here and there to comply with

Australian supplied parts. All these

support the Australian industry with

legal weight requirements,” John says.

options have significant advantages

Marshall Lethlean’s local build which

The most important features of these

based on the needs of the operator.

covers all Australian capabilities. “These

tankers, according to John, is their

new additions to the fleet will mainly be

functionality and reliability – plus they

used for onsite refuelling as well as some

have to look good.

bulk delivery work,” he says. “There are

“The aftersales support is great,” John

two rigid tanker orders in with Marshall

says, “It is not very often that you do

Lethlean. The first locally built rigid tank

not get a phone call answered which is

will be paired with the DAF 6x4, which will

something that goes a long way.”

Contact Marshall Lethlean 20 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West VIC 3977 Ph: 03 8788 5400 Web: www.mli.com.au

Marshall Lethlean road tanker combination.

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Looking after its people and customers Goldstar Transport Managing Director, Sean Carren.

GOLDSTAR TRANSPORT HAS ACQUIRED A NUMBER OF NEW KRUEGER 48’ BUCKLE-LESS LOAD RESTRAINT RATED KURTAINERS. REDUCED DRIVER FATIGUE AND INCREASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES ARE CITED AS PRIMARY BENEFITS OF THE PRODUCT. Perth-based Goldstar Transport, in common with many trucking firms, highly

and reduced driver fatigue.

“Krueger’s 48’ Buckle-Less works well for

values the contributions its drivers make to

us in the supermarket space and Krueger

the operation.

The company appreciates that its drivers are

worked hard to keep the tare weight

linchpins of the operation and that without

that put us close to the weight limit,”

them, there would be no business.

says Sean Carren, Managing Director of

Therefore, the equipment it chooses to buy must not only be of the highest quality, but

Goldstar Transport.

Sean says while the company has been

also possess features that reduce stresses for

buying Krueger trailers since 2018, they have

the drivers and improve turnaround times.

A proportion of Goldstar’s work entails

a long relationship with Krueger’s newly

deliveries to supermarket distribution

MAN and Western Star import for AU & NZ.

centres where the curtain-sided semis

While business-to-business relationships are

are backed into finger docks and side

important, Sean explains, it is the quality

unloaded. With drivers completing up to

and efficiency of the product that ultimately

12 such unloads per day, it’s not hard to

determines the purchase.

see how automated curtain locking systems

After a thorough evaluation process, the

such as Krueger’s Buckle-Less can be a

Goldstar team determined Krueger’s Buckle-

huge benefit in terms of productivity gains

Less load restraint rated curtain system was

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down, as we are carrying heavy products

appointed CEO, Kevin Dennis, former MD of

the one that ideally suited the business.

seeks to buy WA produced trailers where

container transport, fast moving consumer

“We evaluated all of the automated curtain

practicable, the local manufacturers don’t

trailers on the market and decided that

have the buckle-less curtainsiders that the

goods, steel, mining and liquefied gases.

Over the years the company has received

Krueger offered the best solution for us,”

eastern states manufacturers produce,

a number of accolades including 2020

Sean says.

Woolworths Group Carrier of the year

“With our supermarket delivery work this is

he says.

“Operating trucks in WA does present a

a key thing because it makes life easier for

unique set of challenges and while we

Carrier of the Year awarded in 2016. CCA

the drivers and that’s really what it’s about

have a number of good trailer builders

Supplier of the Year in 2011 as well as The

because the drivers are our most valuable

over here, none of them build a buckle-less

CCA account Manager of the year Award

asset.”

curtainsider,” Sean says.

Sean has high praise for the team at Krueger

“After evaluating the major contenders in

in 2011.

With a view to continuously innovate in

Transport Equipment – especially WA State

that space, Krueger brought the most to the

the areas of driver wellbeing, efficiency and

Manager, Nigel Withnell – as they made

table for our operation.

productivity, Goldstar Transport will continue

the trailer buying process run smoothly for

“Having Nigel on the ground here is another

to specify equipment like the Krueger 48’

Goldstar Transport.

“The service we received with these latest

bonus because he understands the WA

Buckle-Less trailers to keep it at the cutting

landscape and prior to Covid-19 we regularly

edge of transportation in the vast state of

trailers was fantastic – Krueger had them

saw Grant here also.”

WA and beyond.

ready on the exact date they’d initially

According to Sean, Krueger is a dependable

told me they would be ready – you can’t

business partner that understands the

ask for more than that,” he said – adding

needs of Goldstar Transport and allows the

Fast Fact

that they were more than happy to

company to evaluate products before they

Capitalising on the driver-fatigue

accommodate Goldstar’s request for stylish

commit to purchase, thus ensuring the

reducing and time saving benefits of

and aerodynamic side under-run panels. The

product is fit for purpose.

Krueger’s 48’ Buckle-Less Kurtainers,

panels are designed to lift up for easy access

“This is a prerequisite for us – if a

Goldstar Transport has invested

to the spare wheels on the carrier.

manufacturer won’t allow us to do this, we

in several units to assist in its

Other features of the 48’ Buckle-Less

supermarket distribution duties.

trailers include Krueger’s own Road

won’t go with them.”

Established in 2001 in the Perth suburb of

Friendly Suspension (RFS), which has served

Kewdale, Goldstar Transport has become

Australia’s road transport for more than 20

one of WA’s leading family-owned transport

years, and Knorr-Bremse EBS..

Sean says having the correctly specified

companies. The company has a staff of

trailer for this operation is paramount for

broad range of industries including contract

Goldstar Transport. While the company

distribution, warehousing and logistics,

175 and serves 180 customers across a

following on from the Woolworths Group

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road, Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 8331 6100 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Krueger 48’ Buckle-Less Kurtainer hits the road.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Son of a gun NORTHERN VICTORIAN FAMILY BUSINESS, ELLIOTT’S EXCAVATIONS, HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A CUSTOM SPEC’D BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TIPPER COMBINATION TO BEST SERVE ITS BULK HAULAGE CUSTOMERS. A QUALITY BUILD, BACKED BY A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND WARRANTY PACKAGE, WILL GO A LONG WAY TO REINFORCE THE TRANSPORT COMPANY’S BOTTOM LINE. Brendan Elliott, Business Manager of Elliott’s Excavations, has a proud family history in the road transport industry.

“My grandfather started in transport in 1948 after he returned from WWII, carting Livestock and fuel,” Brendan says. “In the early 1970s my father started carting gravel and earthmoving around Gunbower, the Northern Victoria Region, and we carried on until present day operating out of the same site.”

The business, Brendan says, has grown steadily over the years along with the ups and downs that reflect the local economy.

“If dairying is good, business and farmers spend money, and if the government spends on infrastructure, we see increased work opportunities and growth locally,” he says.

“However, water in Northern Victoria and southern Riverina – and the lack thereof – due to availability and price, is in some cases holding the community back.”

Elliott’s Excavations has supported the civil construction sector in the region for more

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Elliott’s Excavations hits the road with quality tippers manufactured by Bulk Transport Equipment.

than 45 years and specialises in earthmoving,

“We found that BTE brought a lot more to

on the bodies. That alone speaks volumes for

bulk stockfeed, transport and materials

the table than the standard offerings as per

their confidence in the product they build.”

supply. The company fleet comprises 12 truck

our discussions with the team there,” Brendan

Brendan confirms the increased payload with

combinations with trailers as well as 10 items

says. “We specified this combination with the

the new five axles brings long term gains to

of earthmoving plant.

equipment required to meet our customers’

the business such as fuel cost savings and

“We service a broad range of clients, from

needs by incorporating a Right Weight

better availability with new equipment.

quarry owners to farmers, local government,

onboard mass system, a rear trailer with

“With our old equipment, availability and

landscape suppliers and private customers,”

poly slip flooring as well as an auto greasing

downtime was a large impediment to our

Brendan says. He explains that the business

system to reduce some of our longer-term

bottom line,” Brendan says. “It is very

mostly carries bulk quarry, washed stone, sand

costs. We built what we wanted this time, and

frustrating to have plenty of work in front

products, stockfeed, gypsum, lime, manures

added some flash to get it to stand out as our

of you only to be held back with minor

and landscape. The company’s heavy vehicles

mobile business advertising.”

breakdowns that could be measured in days

travel along both sides of the border (east

In addition to taking delivery of a reliable

and west) and into the Riverina, down to

tipper combination built to stringent

of lost work.”

Overall, Brendan is satisfied with

metropolitan Melbourne and central Victoria.

specifications, Brendan says the acquisition

Great relationships, according to Brendan

In the market for new trailing equipment,

comes with excellent backup, service

are key to any successful business. “With

Brendan says he looked around prior to

and warranty. “BTE stand by their trailer

solid product backing as well as partnering

ordering his latest Bulk Transport Equipment

combinations which come with a five-year

with companies that are easy to deal

(BTE) combination.

warranty on the trailer chassis and two years

with – that you can call anytime to discuss concerns – gives you peace of mind for future dealings.”

Fast Fact Elliott’s Excavations maintains a solid reputation as a premium supplier of services to local industry throughout central and northern Victoria.

The family business engages in earthmoving, bulk haulage, materials supply and more.

Contact Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Singing the praises of Swingwing BUYING HIGH QUALITY NEW EQUIPMENT AND KEEPING IT IN SHIP-SHAPE CONDITION IS THE MODUS OPERANDI OF GARRY MORRIS, OWNER OF HEAVY HAULAGE SPECIALIST COMPANY, MHL. HE RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW DRAKE SWINGWING 4X8 WITH REAR STEER AND RECKONS IT’S THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD. In any transport business the cost of

started Morris Heavy Logistics (MHL) in

wheels at the rear of the trailer.

maintaining and servicing trucks, trailers and

2015.

“The only thing we can’t operate with the

related equipment adds up to a significant

Garry is no stranger to Drake Trailers, having

remote is the ramps,” Garry says, “although

proportion of overall running costs.

purchased several new units over the last six

they do have automatic chain tensioners

Yet operators of Drake Trailers consistently

years.

which make light work of undoing the

say that the quality of engineering and

His new Swingwing 4x8 is definitely a

chains and ensure they stay tight during

manufacturing that goes into them makes

‘hamburger with the lot’ and ticks all the

travelling.”

for a bullet-proof package that lasts for

boxes for the operation.

As for the steerable rear axle groups,

an incredibly long time if maintained and

For a start, it features a remote-control

Garry is mightily impressed with the way

operated correctly. These same qualities

unit that operates multiple trailer functions

they reduce tyre wear and enable him to

also mean Drake products generally hold

including starting the powerpack,

negotiate tight confines common with

their value remarkably well, which is a huge

repositioning the gooseneck, widening and

around town work.

advantage if they need to be on-sold.

narrowing the deck ‘wings’, adjusting the

“You can steer yourself in and out of really

An operator who wholeheartedly subscribes

hydraulic suspension up and down and

tight places which is a Godsend when

to these theories is Garry Morris, who

command steering the eight sets of dual

working around town,” he says.

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“Otherwise, you would be destroying your tyres and damaging road surfaces and driveways.

Long bi-fold ramps make loading and unloading low ground clearance track machinery much easier and safer.

“This new one steers beautifully with a 50-tonne payload,” he says – adding that the remote starting of the powerpack and actuation of the steering means he can steer the trailer into a job site in reverse without having to leave the cab.

Importantly, the axles self-steer when travelling in a forward direction and therefore require no hydraulic input from the powerpack.

The deck incorporates a plethora of chaindown points with which Garry is more than happy, saying “You can never have too many.”

Another feature Garry insists on with every heavy-haulage trailer he buys is bi-fold ramps.

their equipment turning up on jobsites.

them and you virtually have a new trailer

“All of my Drake trailers – including the new

“Apart from regular greasing, the trailers

again.”

Swingwing, two 4x4 Deck Wideners and

get maintained at Easter and Christmas

Having a good business model, according

a tri-axle Lowboy (a heavy-duty drop-deck

when they’re off the road, and the rest of

to Garry, means that investing in good gear

widener) – have bi-folds and I wouldn’t buy

the year it’s all systems go.”

like highly specified Drake trailers is a wise

a trailer without them,” he asserts. “We

Garry says that unlike prime movers, Drake

choice in the long run.

carry a lot of asphalt pavers, road profilers

trailers are an investment because they last

Spending a bit extra on the additional

and other low ground clearance machines

so well and hold their value regardless of

features that makes the lives of him and

which require the longer ramps and low

how old they are.

his drivers easier and improves operational

breakover angle so they don’t bottom out

“On paper the initial purchase price looks

efficiencies is well worth it.

when loading or unloading. It’s also better

expensive but it’s really not when you factor

for the track machinery because they don’t

in the lifespan potential of these trailers,”

have as far to come down when they reach

Garry says.

the tipping point.”

“If they get to 10 years old and need a

Garry says his philosophy of buying new

refurb – that’s what you do. You can rebuild

top-shelf equipment pays dividends because

the running gear, sandblast and repaint

Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au

downtime across the fleet is virtually zero and this is what is demanded by his clients.

“We spend very little, if any, time broken down and this is what is expected of us,” he says.

“We do around the clock work for several major road building and maintenance contractors who simply can’t afford delays in

Fast Fact A new Drake 4x8 Swingwing with rear steer is the pride of the MHL fleet.

Having the rearmost two rows of eight wheels command steerable makes a massive difference in improving manoeuvrability and reducing tyre wear.

A plethora of chain-down points on the decks makes life easier for Garry. “You can never have too many,” he says.

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Fastenings of the finest fettle A&I FABRICATIONS (CUSTOM TRUCKS) RELIES UPON THE HIGH-QUALITY FASTENERS SUPPLIED BY THE WDS GROUP TO ATTACH THE TOP-SHELF STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS IT FABRICATES FOR CUSTOMERS’ TRUCKS. When you’re on a good thing, stick to it – is a well-known adage that A&I Fabrications adheres to when it comes to the supply of all the hardware it uses to mount the ‘bling’ products to the trucks belonging to discerning clients.

A&I Fabrications is a sister company to A&I Auto Electrics that was started nearly 31 years ago at Wetherill Park in Sydney’s western suburbs by Andrew Heathcote and his brother Ian who are both auto electricians by trade.

The business was initially set up to supply the earthmoving and transport sectors in greater Sydney and beyond with a reliable and dependable auto electrical and airconditioning service. Today it includes a modern workshop and a number of mobile service trucks fully equipped for working in the field.

Around 2004 the brothers saw an opportunity to expand into manufacturing

A&I Fabrications turns to The WDS Group for service, quality and fair pricing.

bling accessories for the heavy truck market which led to the formation of A&I

At the time WDS Group was also a

“Most of our fabrication work involves

Fabrications. A dedicated workshop was

relatively new company, having kicked off

customising and blinging up trucks and

established across the road and equipped

in 1983 to supply the critical hardware

the quality of our work is second to none

with high-tech metal folding and cutting

needs of the transport, construction,

– which is why we have many repeat

machinery and a number of skilled

steel fabrication, maintenance and

customers,” Andrew says.

tradespeople were employed.

manufacturing industries.

With quality being the cornerstone of the

As often happens in business, early in the

Asked about his reasons for choosing The

business, Andrew says it’s vital to have the

piece the Heathcote brothers sought a

WDS Group, Andrew Heathcote’s response

utmost quality in everything – especially

reliable and reputable local supplier for

is succinct: “Service, quality and fair

the fasteners that mount the accessories to

their nut and bolt needs and The WDS

pricing.

the trucks.

Group, also located in Wetherill Park, was

“We have two complimentary businesses –

“We have built a solid relationship with

found to fill the bill admirably.

auto electrical and custom truck accessory

The WDS Group and although both our

fabrication,” Andrew explains.

businesses have grown significantly over

“In our Custom Truck fabrication shop we

the last 30 years, we have remained loyal

use a lot of stainless steel sheet, stainless

to the company and it has never let us

Fast Fact

nuts and bolts, as well as grinding wheels

down.

The WDS Group supplies a wide range

and belts, cutting discs and polishing

“They are great people to do business

of high-quality stainless steel fasteners

wheels – all of which we buy from The

with,” Andrew concludes.

and other products that help give A&I

WDS Group.”

Fabrications (Custom Trucks) the edge

The company has a broad range of

with its high-end truck customisation

customers including Original Equipment

and accessories business.

Manufacturers (OEM), fleets, smash repairers and earth moving contractors.

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Contact The WDS Group 1357 The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 1300 937 349 Web: www.wds.com.au

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An ongoing transformation

WITH MULTIPLE BRANDS, NEW LOCATIONS AND NEW PRODUCTS, LEADING AUSTRALIAN HEAVY VEHICLE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER REDARC CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON PRODUCT QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE. Established in 1979, REDARC has transformed from a small South Australian business to an international brand with facilities in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, and staff in New Zealand, North America and Europe.

The company exports to Canada, USA, Mexico, Europe, New Zealand, the Middle East, South Korea and South Africa.

REDARC General Manager Commercial Sales, Guy Nicholls.

REDARC Sales Manager OEM, Sascha Heib.

REDARC Sales Manager Mining and Industrial, Scott Montgomery.

An initial product was the voltage reducer which was a must for trucks with 24-volt

in the transport, mining, civil construction,

“The product is ideal for trailers such as dump

systems towing 12-volt trailers. Over the years

industrial and fleet management industries,

trailers, boat trailers, car trailers and liftgate

the range has grown to include electronic

appointing Guy Nicholls as General Manager

trucks,” Guy says.

voltage converters, gauges, solar, inverters,

Commercial Sales and Sascha Heib as Sales

Meanwhile, REDARC’s Victorian branch,

12-volt lithium batteries, power supplies,

Manager OEM.

established in February 2021, heralds a new

vehicle lighting controls, timers, relays, alarms,

They join Scott Montgomery, Sales Manager

era in the company’s national expansion.

battery chargers, brake controllers, trailer

Mining and Industrial, and a team that

Positioned within the Auto Innovation Centre

braking and heavy-vehicle safety products.

Over the last five years, two new brands have

comprises engineers, product managers,

in Melbourne, the Victorian location creates a

marketers, project leaders and sales staff.

new base for recruitment.

joined the REDARC stable: Hummingbird

“Our REDARC industrial products, coupled

“For more than four decades, the heavy

Electronics and REDARC Defence Systems.

with our Hummingbird sensing and

vehicle industry has backed our Australian-

REDARC’s 2015 acquisition of Hummingbird

monitoring products, place us in a unique

made products and family-owned business

Electronics added a product range that

position in the commercial solutions space,”

and we highly value our heritage,” says

includes audio-visual alarms, GPS trip meters

says Guy Nicholls.

Anthony Kittel, REDARC Managing Director.

and odometers, speedos and speed switches.

“We have over 600 product lines comprising

“We are committed to delivering new

The acquisition led to REDARC establishing

an array of Australian-made off-the-shelf and

innovations for the sector and mobilising

its NSW branch at the Aerospace Centre in

customised products to meet the needs of

a new team to facilitate this outcome,”

Williamtown in 2017.

our customers.

he says.

In 2019, REDARC Defence Systems was

“We launched our DC-DC Charger

launched to advance the group’s global

BCDC1212T model to the USA in 2020 due

defence portfolio.

to the demand for light-duty DC battery

In November 2020, REDARC established a

chargers and are due to release the product in

new Commercial Division that specialises

Australia and New Zealand from March 2021.

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Contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road (North), Lonsdale, SA, 5160, Australia Ph: 61+ 8 8322 4848 Web: www.redarc.com.au

certified

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Going the extra mile JD REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT OPERATES IN QUEENSLAND AND NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES. THE COMPANY HAS STANDARDISED ON BPW TRANSPEC AXLES DUE TO THE FIRM BELIEF THAT THERE IS NO BETTER TRAILER AXLE THAT SUITS ITS NEEDS IN THE MARKET TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE.

A desire to incorporate equipment of the highest quality has led to JD Refrigerated Transport specifying BPW axles and suspension on every new trailer it buys.

The founder and Managing Director of JD

order to learn all he could at the coalface

he is equally satisfied with both brands

Refrigerated Transport, Joe Joseph, has a

before committing to running his own

and the service provided by their respective

somewhat unusual career history for the

business.

Brisbane dealerships.

owner of a transport company.

“I use the analogy of crawl-walk-run

Each of the trailers feature BPW Transpec

He started as an accountant and then

– build the foundation strong and a

axles and air suspension, with Joe

spent 20 years in the consumer goods and

sustainable business will follow,” he says.

explaining that using this brand is a non-

private equity sectors in Sydney before

Starting out in 2011 with three-pallet

negotiable for him.

deciding to make the move to Brisbane

capacity light-duty refrigerated trucks, Joe

“I don’t have a transport background and

where he started a transport business.

soon realised that the heavier end of the

I’m not mechanically minded, but I do have

“I wanted to move back to Brisbane so

business was where he would do best and

a simple philosophy that we partner with

our kids could grow up with their cousins

at that point started transitioning to heavy

the best suppliers to ensure our equipment

– most of my family live in Queensland,”

rigids, semis and B-doubles to form the

is second to none in terms of reliability and

Joe says.

backbone of the operation.

uptime,” Joe says.

He gained his Multi-Combination truck

The semi-trailers and B-double trailers are a

“When I was first looking to buy trailers,

licence and spent six months driving in

mixture of MaxiCUBE and FTE and Joe says

I spoke with a few experienced operators

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Mercedes-Benz and Kenworth prime movers are used in the linehaul operation that stretches from Bowen in North Queensland to Glen Innes in northern New South Wales.

who each focussed in on certain

Queensland and Glen Innes in northern

elements for the benefit of our clients.”

components that they deemed the best

New South Wales. Running on an around-

Working hand-in-hand with the industry to

ones to have – and unanimously BPW axles

the-clock basis sees the B-doubles rack up

provide what are widely considered among

and suspension was one of them. That was

around 250,000km annually.

the best trailer axles in the market is BPW

good enough for me,” he says.

According to Wayne Azzopardi, General

Transpec, a company that also prides itself

“All our trucks and trailers are under full

Manager Commercial at JD Refrigerated

on supplying products and services that

service and maintenance contracts and

Transport, the people at BPW Transpec

best meet the needs of its clientele.

with the trailers we also do preventative

have been exceptionally good to work with

maintenance on a monthly or bi-monthly

since he joined the company in 2019.

basis which includes cosmetic maintenance

“Since buying our first BPW axle-equipped

to ensure they are always looking their best

trailer in 2018 we have had no issues and

– we take a lot of pride in the appearance

the staff at BPW Transpec have always

of our fleet.”

been happy to assist us in any way they

Joe explains that after his employees, the

can,” Wayne says.

high calibre equipment is the best form of

“The people at FTE Brisbane and Trailer

marketing for his business which, again,

Sales (MaxiCUBE) have also been really

is why he seeks to partner with the best

good to deal with, helping us to ensure the

in the business when purchasing new

trailers we buy are the best specified to suit

equipment.

our requirements.”

Fast Fact

The company’s current fleet comprises

Airing his thoughts about the company,

BPW Transpec provides a range of

21 vehicles split roughly 50-50 between

Wayne says JD Refrigerated Transport

heavy-duty trailer axles, suspension

rigid Isuzus and a mix of Mercedes-Benz

is a great company to work for, with

and other quality components that

and Kenworth prime movers pulling two

a passionate team of people who are

help companies like JD Refrigerated

34-pallet B-double sets and five 22-pallet

committed to excellence.

Transport deliver top-shelf service to

semi-trailers.

“Our pride in what we do is what sets us

their customers.

Every vehicle in the fleet is refrigerated

apart,” he says. “Providing a sustainably

with the freight carried comprising

reliable service in cold chain logistics

produce, poultry, meat and eggs.

requires the combination of great

While a good proportion of the rigid

equipment, experienced drivers, refined

and semi-trailer work is concentrated in

processes and cutting-edge technology. A

south-east Queensland, the B-doubles

genuine pride for what we do means that

travel farther afield to Bowen in North

we consistently work hard at all of these

Contact BPW Transpec Pty Ltd 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North Vic. 3026 Ph:(03)9267 2434 Web:www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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Made in Italy HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER, OMFB, HAS A COMPLETE PORTFOLIO FOR AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND MANUFACTURERS. THE BUSINESS IS ALSO POISED FOR ITS NEXT FORAY INTO DIVERSIFICATION. What started as a modest family business in

product development, OMFB pushed into

1950 – three bothers working out of a small

various international markets including

mechanical workshop in the heart of Italy’s

Australia (OMFB Pacific), China and France.

strongest industrial hub – rapidly transformed

“We have maintained a strong relationship

into what is now an international brand.

with Gough Transport Solutions in Australia,

Officina Meccanica Fratelli Bianchi (OMFB)

along with its parent company in New

the ‘Precision’ series of PTOs for Allison

(translated to Bianchi Brothers Mechanical

Zealand, Sime Darby,” says OMFB Pacific

transmissions, which offer a significant noise

Workshop) would, in the space of a year,

Managing Director, Simon Tortorici. “We

reduction compared with standard models

begin manufacturing spare parts for Italian,

have also increased product supply, service

and is said to be among the quietest on the

American, English and German trucks which

and installation points via Truck Hydraulic

market.

were used for post-war reconstruction efforts.

Solutions and Heavy Hydraulics.”

The company also produces and distributes

OMFB, in 1951, became the first family

OMFB , is fully committed to innovation

variable-displacement piston pumps in a

business to produce Power Take-Off (PTO)

to ensure that its range of products is

range of sizes and controller options with

units for various heavy vehicles.

continuously improving to accommodate the

tandem configuration capability. These

As the years went by, this humble operation

needs and demands of the market.

are often used with cranes and spreading

in Brescia Province, Iseo Lake, invested in

“Many suppliers have a basic range of

(agriculture) applications.

R&D, new technologies and equipment. The

transport hydraulics components but what

“We also supply various configurations of

company expanded its portfolio and explored

makes OMFB stand out is the extent of our

bent-axis piston pumps, including dual-flow

export opportunities throughout Europe and

range and the options and accessories that go

models for operating two circuits at once

abroad during the late 1960s.

with it,” Simon says. “We are able to deliver

from a single oil supply – ideal for a range of

In the past decade, OMFB has expanded with

superior solutions in an efficient manner.”

multi-function applications,” Simon says. “All

new production facilities (totalling 25,000

OMFB has an extensive product range that

versions can be fitted with bypass valves for

square metres) and has increased its storage

can cover all transport industry applications

live-drive or engine PTO fitment.”

capacity with the aim of strengthening its

from vocational trucks (waste and concrete)

The company also caters to the tipper market

presence in various market segments. To this

and tippers to truck-mounted cranes and

with its selection of valves, including models

day, the business in Italy is still represented by

vacuum trucks.

with a dual-pressure relief valve option. This,

Umberto, one of the three founding brothers,

“OMFB has a complete range of PTOs for the

according to Simon, is ideal for trucks that

and his son, Amedeo.

worldwide market, covering all American,

interchange between towing semi-tipper and

On the business’ 70th anniversary, to better

European and Asian transmissions,”

moving floor trailers.

support customer needs as well as facilitate

Simon says. “A notable recent release is

Bent-axis hydraulic motors are also available

OMFB’s headquarters in Italy, 1975.

Fast Fact Officina Meccanica Fratelli Bianchi (OMFB) was founded in Italy in 1950 by three brothers, Umberto, Nicola and Alessandro Bianchi. Today, the hydraulics specialist has international reach with an established sales network that distributes hydraulic components to more than 90 countries.

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OMFB products are 100 per cent tested at the manufacturing level prior to distribution.

Dual-pressure tipping valves.

OMFB oil tank.

Variable-displacement pump.

Bent-axis piston motor.

from OMFB in ISO and SAE mounts, with

Also, OFMB supplies industry with steel

a range of shaft and port options, that can

and aluminium hydraulic oil tanks which

be fitted directly with over-centre or anti-

are available in a broad range of sizes and

cavitation valves and speed sensors.

mounting types.

Allison PTO.

“All of these have sight gauges and the ability

business diversification strategy.

to directly mount valves and/or return filters,”

“The company has a number of new

Simon says. “An innovative bracket available

products to be released throughout 2021,”

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for rear-of-cabin models saves installation

Simon says. “So, stay tuned.”

A pioneer in hydraulic and technical

time while providing mounting locations for

solutions, OMFB has a state-of-the-

trailer connections and service lines.”

art manufacturing plant in Italy that

In addition to its strong transport industry

assures quality with its complete end-

presence, OMFB aims to increase its product

to-end production capabilities.

offering within industrial, marine, oil & gas and mining industry segments via a long-term

Contact OMFB Pacific 29 Mareno Road Tullamarine VIC 3043 Ph: 03 9330 2694 Web: www.omfb.com

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A one-stop shop for trailer parts too!

WITH MORE THAN 350,000 PARTS ON FILE – INCLUDING AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF TRAILER PARTS – PACCAR PARTS AUSTRALIA WORKS ON A GLOBAL SCALE TO ENSURE CUSTOMER UPTIME BY DELIVERING WHAT ITS CUSTOMERS NEED, WHEN THEY NEED IT, THROUGH ITS COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL NETWORK OF 59 DEALER LOCATIONS. Each month the business performs tens

from many of the industries’ key suppliers

parts through an international distribution

of thousands of parts transactions – and

in the trailer space, including the likes of

network, with many products in its

what may come as a surprise to some is

SAF-Holland, York, Meritor, Fuwa K-Hitch,

range sourced out of the US and Europe.

that around 10 per cent of those are for

BPW and Hendrickson.

PACCAR Parts is a division of PACCAR Inc.

trailer parts. “We’ve always had a very

PACCAR Parts Australia’s global scale is

an American Fortune 500 company and

strong presence in the trailer market, but

amplified through its ability to source

counts among the largest manufacturers

it’s probably been one of the world’s best kept secrets,” says PACCAR Parts Australia Product Marketing Manager, Niels Holm.

“Now we’re starting to really unlock that and give our trailer products a greater presence. Amongst its many catalogues and product information bulletins, PACCAR Parts has a comprehensive trailer catalogue which lists over 5000 trailer parts. This catalogue features comprehensive product drawings and cross reference information, enabling quick parts selection all designed to help our dealers and customers easily find the parts they need. Our trailer parts range includes a great selection of axles, hubs, drums, brake hardware, airbrake systems, suspension components, couplings, landing legs and lighting products. The volume of product we sell, allows us to negotiate competitive pricing with our suppliers and manufacturers whilst still maintaining the highest standards of quality. We’re then able to pass those savings on to our customers through our dealer network.”

Niels adds that the business stocks parts

TRP brake chamber.

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Ringfeder coupling.

BPW Transpec airbag.

Fuwa K-Hitch axle.

of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the world. PACCAR is engaged in the design, manufacture and customer support of light-, medium- and heavyduty trucks sold in Australia under the Kenworth and DAF nameplates.

across Australia are kept up to date with

PACCAR also designs and manufactures

the latest products and developments.

powertrains, provides financial services and

With current COVID-19 restrictions in

information technology, and distributes

place, PACCAR Parts has continued to

truck parts related to its principal business.

provide ongoing product support to its

PACCAR has offices, manufacturing

dealers – virtually – through a series of

facilities and a strong engineering presence

webinars that are held each month.

in many countries across the world.

PACCAR Parts’ national dealer network

With the strong support of global

is supported by a technical services

manufacturers, PACCAR Parts has also

team that can provide answers to any

developed a range of products under the

product technical enquiries and supply

TRP brand. TRP is a PACCAR brand that

information wherever it’s needed.

offers an affordable and reliable alternative

Additionally a special markets manager,

to trailer customers through the extensive

who is focused specifically on the trailer

PACCAR dealer network.

parts range is also on hand to provide

This makes the PACCAR dealer network a

technical and field support to dealers and

one-stop shop for trailer customers.

end customers.

“If we have a customer with a trailer

PACCAR Parts’ strong dealer network

and the components and parts are from

also extends to New Zealand and Papua

different manufacturers, they can come

New Guinea.

TRP alloy wheel.

TRP brake drum.

into one of our dealers and get the parts they need for all of their trailer equipment,” Niels says. “We also carry a wide range of service parts for legacy axle such as ROR, Rockwell, Freighter, Fruehauf

Fast Fact

– no matter the age or make of your trailer

The number of active part numbers

axle, be sure to check with a PACCAR Parts

in PACCAR Parts Australia’s trailer

Dealer for availability.”

category is close to 6,000. The range

To support the dealer network and

includes the products from the

their end customers PACCAR Parts has

industry-leading brands, such as BPW

distribution Centres in Victoria and

Transpec, SAF-Holland, Hendrickson,

Queensland and the business has also

Fuwa K-Hitch, Stemco, Timken, SKF,

well-established training facilities in these

JOST, Meritor, Ancra, Narva, Hella,Trail-

locations. Through a comprehensive

Link, TRP and Air Brake Corporation to

regular training program, Parts Managers,

name a few.

Parts Interpreters and Sales Representatives

Contact PACCAR Parts Australia 20 Canterbury Road Bayswater VIC 3153 Ph: 1800 772 787 Web: www.paccarparts.com.au

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Worth bearing in mind GLOBAL BEARING SPECIALIST SKF HAS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ENGINEERING OF PRODUCTS THAT LITERALLY KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING ON A WIDE RANGE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT THE WORLD OVER. TRAILER SPEAKS WITH CHRIS HAYES, SKF PRODUCT MANAGER, TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY’S LATEST INNOVATIONS. The origin of SKF dates back over a

for a patent on a multi-row self-aligning

Assar Gabrielsson and Managing Director

century.

radial ball bearing he had invented.

Björn Prytz were also the founders of

In the Swedish city of Gothenburg on

With the patent granted on 6 June the

automotive company Volvo AB in 1926.

16 February 1907, one of the company’s

same year, Svenska Kullagerfabriken (SKF)

The company funded the production run

founders Sven Gustaf Wingqvist applied

– or Swedish Ball Bearing Factory in our

of the first thousand Volvo cars, built at

language – was off and rolling.

Hisingen, Gothenburg, starting in 1927,

The revolutionary new bearing was an

using one of its previously trademarked

instant success and by 1910 the company

names: AB Volvo, which appropriately for

employed 325 people and had established

a bearing company derives from the Latin

a subsidiary in the United Kingdom.

‘I roll’.

By 1912, SKF was represented in 32

SKF’s involvement with Volvo lasted until

countries and by 1930, a staff of over

1935 when the final shares were divested.

21,000 was employed in 12 manufacturing

Today SKF employs around 44,000 people

facilities worldwide.

at 140 manufacturing facilities across the

In an interesting twist, SKF Sales Manager

globe. It also has some 17,000 distributors

SKF produces a broad range of precision manufactured components including bearings, seals and air dryers to suit the heavy truck and trailer industries..

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encompassing 130 countries.

operators an early warning of trailer and

From the outset, a fundamental principle

truck wheel bearing issues.

of the company has been to continually

Chris explains that the original design

improve the products and services it offers;

featured a red and green light system that

with Australia playing a major role in

gave the operator a visual cue of when a

these efforts – due to having some of the

bearing set needed replacing. It did this by

harshest operating environments on Earth.

detecting vibrations caused by spalling of

According to Chris Hayes, one of the

the bearing cup surface.

shining stars in the SKF lineup is the

The new version, currently under

Scotseals range which covers the wheel

development, is far more high-tech and

end sealing needs of trucks and trailers.

can be linked with the vehicle’s telematics

Scotseals were originally developed and

or to a cloud-based app on a Smartphone.

patented by US seal specialist Chicago

In this way it can deliver alerts to the

Rawhide – a company that was acquired

operator in real time when abnormalities

by SKF in 1990.

such as excessive heat or vibration are

Chris says the modern-day unitised hubs

detected.

– fitted to trailer axles from a number of

According to Chris, the new product is

prominent OE (Original Equipment) axle

designed for a longer service life than SKF’s

manufacturers – feature SKF bearings

original wheel-end monitor, which aligns

and seals designed for a one-million km

with the company’s long-term strategy of

service life. He adds that the ability of the

reducing its environmental footprint.

components to stay the course over such a

“One of SKF’s goals universally is to

long lifespan in harsh Australian conditions

become a ‘greener’ company in the way

is testament to the quality of the products

it manufactures its products,” he says.

and the effort and resources SKF puts into

“This encompasses using less non-

its research and development (R&D).

“SKF’s unitised hub is the component of choice in the mining industry in northern

renewable energy in the processes as well The redesigned Scotseal range manufactured by SKF has been tested and proven in both on and off road applications in Australia and USA.

Western Australia and has continued to

as producing components of the highest quality standards that last as long as possible.”

grow in popularity in recent times,” Chris

its products, ensuring the designs of

While it’s been well over 100 years since

says. “It was developed in conjunction with

materials and components are kept up to

SKF’s beginning, a founding principle of

a leading OE axle manufacturer and has

date with a fast- paced trucking industry

continuous improvement remains as strong

become a predominant axle for heavy-duty

with increasingly high demands.

as ever; ensuring the company continues

applications in rugged mining operations.”

“Development of seals and bearings is

in its relentless quest to supply the highest

Chris reiterates that it is an ongoing

always ongoing with SKF – changing of

quality products that precisely meet the

philosophy of SKF to continuously improve

profiles and manufacturing techniques

needs of its customers.

including the ingredient mix of the steel used to produce the bearings.”

Chris explains that the fine bulldust encountered in outback WA has made the state an ideal proving ground for SKF’s seals.

Fast Fact

“The bulldust gets into everything

One of SKF’s latest developments is

which means if our seals work well in

a high-tech wheel-end monitoring

this environment, they will work well

system that is cloud-based and keeps

anywhere,” he says.

the operator informed about bearing

The culmination of this development is

condition in real time.

SKF’s new Scotseal X-Treme wheel-end seal for trucks and trailers for which the company offers market-leading warranties.

Also, in line with its ongoing product improvement strategy, SKF is developing an The longevity of sealed-for-life roller bearings in SKF unitised hubs for trailer axles enables the company to offer a one-million km service life.

upgraded version of its wheel-end monitor that was originally released in 2010 to give

Contact SKF Australia 17-21 Stamford Road Oakleigh Vic 3166 Ph: 03 92690700 Web: www.vsm.skf.com

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Illuminating international quality HELLA IS COMMITTED TO MAXIMISING THE ADVANTAGES OF LED TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE, EFFICIENT AND HIGHLY DURABLE LIGHTING PRODUCTS THAT OFFER MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, CLASS-LEADING RELIABILITY AND GENUINE LONGTERM VALUE FOR END-USERS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A ZEROCOMPROMISE APPROACH WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGN, CHOICE OF MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING STANDARDS. Cameron Hoy. “For example, using the

Bruce Rock Engineering road train fitted with HELLA DuraLED lighting solution.

very latest SMD (Surface Mount Device) electronics has allowed the lamps to offer the same performance yet with a slimmer lens design, which improves their structural strength and makes them less prone to impact damage.”

DuraLED series lighting is used across a wide range of freight commercial vehicle applications – mostly for signal lighting and rear combination and marker lamps – however its reputation for being able to withstand some of the harshest conditions has also made it the ideal choice in sectors such as mining, fuel haul, livestock transportation and tippers.

These lamps have many advantages over traditional bulbs including longevity.

“As the average life of a general freight HELLA is a global leader in vehicle lighting

trailer is around 15 years, when embarking

across all platforms and is at the forefront of

on the design of the first generation of

LED lighting solutions for trucks and trailers.

DuraLED signal lamps in the mid 1990s,

It works with Special Original Equipment

our design team at HELLA New Zealand

(SOE) customers who mainly specialise

adopted a philosophy of ‘Fit and Forget

in vehicle and trailer builds and provides

by Design’,” Cameron says. “Over the

custom lighting solutions where required.

last two decades, with the success of the

The expansion of the DuraLED range,

DuraLED series in the Australian market, this

however, as new products are released,

approach has become firmly embedded as a

increases the number of options for trailer

design ethos that’s evident in the design and

builders and fleets, allowing them to specify

development of all of the lighting products

Fast Fact

their optimum lighting solution.

that originate from HELLA New Zealand.”

‘Fit and Forget by Design’ is everything

DuraLED was first designed in 1996, field

The DuraLED range, according to Cameron,

with DuraLED – it’s the ethos that

trialled in 1998 and since 1999 has seen

is continually expanding to provide trailer

gives DuraLED products their class-

a transformation in terms of generational

builders and fleets a wider choice of

leading strength and reliability as

changes that are comparable to tech

products, ensuring they have solutions

well as a unique DuraLED ‘Life Time

developments with mobiles phones.

for every commercial application. In

Warranty’ (which warrants the

“The generational enhancements have

recent years, HELLA has included ultra-

products for the life of the vehicle they

primarily focused upon improvements in

wide visibility optics, Enhanced Definition

were originally fitted to).

technology and material selection,” says

Technology (EDT), circuit protection and

HELLA National Manager – SOE On-Hwy,

flexible, robust mounting systems.

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Indicator.

Reverse.

Stop.

Tail.

Retro Reflector.

“The DuraLED series not only meets IP

lifespan rather than ‘disposable’ products

6K6/IP 6k7 ratings but does so by using a

that are cheaper or easier to discard when

hermetical sealing process which performs

they fail.

far beyond current industry standards during

“We are very proud that DuraLED is

testing, ensuring complete protection of

designed and manufactured by our HELLA

the critical electronics,” Cameron says. “All

NZ plant which uses electricity from 100 per

HELLA DuraLED signal lamps meet either

cent renewable sources,

local ADR (CTA) or European ECE type

Cameron says. “Furthermore, local

approval.”

manufacturing means these products have a

Heavy vehicle owners and operators across

very low carbon footprint.”

Australia hold safety in the highest regard.

HELLA has a new product, the HELLA

This influences their decision making

DuraLED Combi-SR Lamp, which

processes when investing in the latest truck

incorporates a built-in retro reflector – ideal

and trailer technologies.

for vehicles with limited space to mount a

“The transport industry is all about

separate reflector.

safety, reliability and the best return on

“Spurred on by the success of the iconic

investment,” Cameron says. “Professional

DuraLED Combi (part number 2379), our

operators would never compromise on

designers were keen to find ways to further

safety items like brakes, tyres or suspension.

enhance the product and consulted with the

Lights are no different in that they are a

industry as part of this process,” Cameron

critical safety item, too.”

says. “The result is the new DuraLED Combi-

HELLA also has a ‘Fit and Forget’ lifetime

SR. The Combi-SR Lamp now incorporates

warranty for its DuraLED lamps which

a Grilamid Lens with all five-functions,

goes to show how confident the lighting

including a built-in retro reflector, saving

specialist is about its products being fitted to

both time and money on installation. An

trailers operating in harsh environments and

integrated ‘plug and play’ six-way DT

conditions.

Connector option is also available for

“DuraLED products have been in service

enhanced installation and flexibility.The

on Australian roads for over two decades

additional benefits offered by the Combi-SR

and this proven reliability, in continuous use in real world conditions and harsh

have been extremely well received.”

HELLA Compatibility Solution (HCS) is an

environments, affirms our confidence in the

option available with the DuraLED Combi-SR.

product range and demonstrates to fleets

“HCS essentially means these lamps work

that it’s more than up to the task,” Cameron

seamlessly with many late model vehicle

says.

electrical systems where Indicator Failure

HELLA is also committed to minimising

Detection is present, commonly known in

the adverse environmental impacts of its

Australia as ‘tell tale warning’ ADR 13/00

activities and products, which, according

6.5.8,” Cameron says. “This allows the

to Cameron, is another reason why the

vehicle to recognise an indicator failure and

company’s focus is on creating energy

warn the driver.”

HELLA products are proudly stocked by

efficient, high quality products with a long

all leading auto electrical wholesalers and truck dealers across Australia and Fast Fact

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New Zealand, including NAPA, Ashdown

For situations where extreme impact is

One of HELLA’s latest additions to

Ingram, Paccar Kenworth, Vawdrey,

likely, HELLA has the upgrade option

the DuraLED product range include

Daimler Trucks, Multispares, Penski,

available to specify Grilamid over its

moulded-in-Deutsch (DT) Connectors.

MaxiParts and Bapcor.

commercial vehicle grade High Impact

This means the builder can easily

Acrylic. Both offer excellent protection

install the product without reworking

against UV exposure and resistance to

the cable, plus the fleet can quickly

commonly used chemicals and vehicle

change out the lamp should the

washes, however Grilamid is the gold

light get broken due to unforeseen

standard.

circumstances.

Contact HELLA Australia 4 Hargrave Place Mentone VIC 3194 Ph: 1800 061 729 Web: www.hella.com.au

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Industry leader: Errin-Leigh Ebzery ERRIN-LEIGH EBZERY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT TEAM TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS, SHARES HER PERSPECTIVE ON WORKING IN THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Pictured right: Errin-Leigh Ebzery.

Q: What first drew you to the

Q: What has been a highlight for your

and more programs and opportunities to help

commercial road transport industry?

career so far?

younger people enter the industry.

A: I actually fell into it while chasing

A: Reaching two long-term aspirations

my dream job in sales. I ended up at a

of gaining my Multi-Combination (MC)

Q: What do female-driven events in

courier company selling its services and

RoadRanger licence and winning Young

subsequently grew more attracted to larger

Achiever Award at the Queensland Trucking

commercial road transport mean to you?

A: They are everything. After every event

freight and vehicles.

Association (QTA) Awards presentation.

I have attended I leave feeling so tall and

Q: What does a standard day for you

Q: What is the best thing about the

celebrate each other’s achievements – it’s

look like?

amazing.

A: I usually wake up at 4am and prepare

transport industry?

A: It’s a guaranteed career path with many

myself for the day with exercise or a TED

different avenues and opportunities. You

Q: How can people and companies in the

talk, then into the office to plan my day.

will never be out of work no matter what

transport industry better promote it as a

I check our socials and emails, send off

you’ve done in transport. Every day is

career choice for women?

some quotes and proposals, then follow up

different and without exaggeration, it’s the

A: More employers should use the phrase

on pending deals before hitting the road to

backbone of our country.

‘equal opportunity’ in their job ads. I have

strong. We all hype each other up and

been seeing lately that people are posting

visit clients. Some days it can be different as I have the ability and skills to operate

Q: What do you think could be improved?

job ads with that sentence. I think it’s great

in different divisions at my workplace.

A: I could go on forever. More appreciation

and suggested we add something like that to

One day I could be answering phones

from light vehicle drivers of how well the

our ads. As for people promoting it, women

and the next driving trucks or helping

vast majority of truck drivers manage their

on all socials just keep posting and being

the workshop admin team or planning

complex roles would be a good start. I would

loud about their accomplishments; we are all

upcoming events.

also like to see more done on gender equality

watching, and we are proud!

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Steven Teofilo.

Teofilo, Head of Product Engineering & Platform with IVECO Trucks Australia, has admired trucks and transport equipment and been intrigued by the engineering effort that goes into making them operate as efficiently as possible.

After achieving the necessary marks in high school, Steven was accepted at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology and subsequently completed an Engineering cadetship with IVECO. “During my engineering degree we were required to stop studying for 12 months while we experienced ‘real’ work in an industry of our choice,” Steven says. “I applied with IVECO and worked there as a cadet engineer for one year.

“I then went back to my study but stayed on with IVECO working part-time and

current generation ACCO and early last

“Joe gave me a lot of help in the earlier

after I graduated, commenced working

year moved into his current role as Head of

part of my career – he invested countless

there full-time.”

In the early years Steven was heavily

Product Engineering & Platform.

hours and was very patient teaching me,”

Steven says the engineering and design

involved with the development of the

changes needed to meet successive

Steven says.

“I always admired his passion for developing

previous generation ACCO range in

emissions reductions standards and safety

the ACCO specifically for our market.

Australia and was subsequently given the

system upgrades have been the greatest

“Joe taught me the vital importance of

opportunity to gain valuable experience

changes he has seen on trucks during his

knowing the customer and how they

working abroad at IVECO Research and

time in the industry, and he expresses pride

were using the vehicle so that the way it is

Development (R&D) facilities in Italy,

in the part he has played in the ACCO’s

designed is really right for them.

Germany, Brazil and China.

“This was really fantastic because it

significant development since 2006.

Not surprisingly, he sees electrification as

“This fundamental principle has guided my

opened my eyes to the global industry

the big ticket item moving forward and

into the future,” he says.

and how trucks were designed to meet

is looking forward to the challenges and

the demands of other markets around

rewards that will be part and parcel of this

the world,” Steven says, mentioning that

emerging technology into the future.

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from 2012 he spent four years working at

As for who stands out in helping him on

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

IVECO’s R&D centre in China.

In 2016 he returned to Australia and began

his journey, Steven mentions Joe Cabone

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

who was Product Engineer for the ACCO

honouring the unsung heroes of the

working with the engineering team at

when he started with the company and

commercial road transport industry.

Dandenong on the development of the

has since retired.

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Coming clean AS A NICHE ESSENTIAL BUSINESS, CONTAINER FUMIGATION SERVICES IN MELBOURNE IS DEPENDENT ON QUALITY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. THE CHALLENGES OF A TOUGH 2020 HAVE BEEN COUNTERWEIGHED, IN PART,

BY AN INFORMED RECENT INVESTMENT IN FOUR NEW MAN TRUCKS.

CFS spec’d MAN vehicles are rated to 70 tonnes gross combination mass for B-double application.

Containers arriving in Australia from overseas

model for the first few years as they built up

operations manager, Neil Ryan, deliberated

ports are subject to biosecurity requirements

business which went from good to better.

on the significant indicators of performance,

and procedures to ensure the threat of exotic

Over the ensuing years CFS has put together

service and backup.

pests and diseases are eliminated during their

an impressive client base that now includes

“There’s only ever a tuppence between

clearance. This also applies to the goods they

the likes of ACFS Port Logistics, Seacom,

most of the commercial vehicles you are

carry by federal law. Container Fumigation

SunRice, John Deere and QANTAS.

considering in this sort of purchase process,”

Services (CFS) based out of Spotswood

However, hire trucks required to satisfy the

says Greg. “Once you start to settle on

in Melbourne, has been immersed in this

urgent tasks that were going unfulfilled

certain factors like servicing and backup

segment since it was founded by Greg Ross,

by incidents of broken-down second-hand

things come into sharper focus.”

a Director of the company, on 6 March 1996.

vehicles were fast proving costly.

The first service of 70,000 kilometres at MAN

In essence the company is taking containers

“We got sick of putting mounds of money

soon got their attention while the parameters

off the wharf as allocated, cleaning them

into bloody repairs, hire trucks and having

around backup, in which a hire truck was

before readying each for approval through

them parked up at great expense,” Greg

also provided by Penske Truck Rental, along

quarantine.

says. “It was decided with my business

with the impression made by MAN dealer

The company was started on the strength

partner that it was time to buy a new truck. I

Jarrod Bennetts of Westar Truck Centre, who

of a tip Greg received that quarantine laws

went around to every manufacturer and got

was easy to get along with according to

regarding port operators would be extended

the rundown on all of them.”

Greg, eventually won them over. Knowing

outside of the five-kilometre perimeter. On

It resulted in a month’s worth of data and

they would have had to service their vehicles

the premise that customers he had unloaded

engineering specifications to calculate. The

at least three times before hitting 70,000

for previously would bring him containers,

criteria for evaluating the best truck for their

kilometres and accessing a hire truck at no

Greg set about securing a depot. With that

needs started at price. As that was negligible

charge to keep the business running without

the business purchased a second-hand Mack

in range when applied to most other brands

suffering in any way, imbued the prospective

from an auction — the company’s first.

being considered, the evaluation entered the

buyers with a newfound confidence they had

Mobile equipment was acquired under this

next set of criteria as Greg and his transport

made the right choice.

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Urban myths THE FUTURE OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION IS HERE. THE WORLD’S TOP TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROVIDERS ARE INVESTING IN ALL-ELECTRIC ALTERNATIVES IN A BID TO COMBAT NOISE POLLUTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS. WHAT ELSE IN CHANGING IN THE LAST-MILE LANDSCAPE? As veracious consumers, we are a

December, an increase of almost 20 per

retailers and transport companies are

demanding, impatient lot. These attitudes

cent on the previous year.

improving processes.

drive e-commerce trends – just look at the

Such a tremendous spike in online sales

Retailers, for instance, with a relatively

numbers that capped off postal service

calls for more road transport to deliver the

small footprint are encouraged to

performance at the end of 2020. It is

goods. With more rigid-bodied vehicles

collaborate with delivery companies and

important to note that Covid-19 has widely

and trailer combinations taking to the

outsource accordingly.

influenced online shopping around the

streets of urban population centres, there

Similarly, reducing delivery costs is

world.

are concerns about public health (carbon

recommended by investing in optimised

Germany’s DHL Express braced for

emissions, noise pollution, congested

fulfilment locations, storage and collection

an all-time high in e-commerce trade

roads) as well as business efficiencies

points.

around the world with volume growth of

(vehicle uptime and maximising payloads

In the age of automation, retailers

around 35 per cent in 2020. As for the

per trip).

should embrace the perks of automated

peak season last year, the transport and

warehouse operations, click-and-collect

logistics provider projected an increase of

What is the industry doing to meet this

orders and autonomous delivery vehicles.

shipments of more than 50 per cent year-

rising demand?

When demand for delivery services peaks,

on-year.

A report by the Capgemini Research

retailers are encouraged to consider

Meanwhile, Australia Post delivered a

Institute on last mile delivery challenges

various fulfilment resources such as the gig

record-breaking 52 million parcels last

explores some of the ways in which

economy.

The report also calls for consumer-centric fulfilment offerings which would empower customers to visit stores for returns, for example, to presumably minimise last mile delivery tasks.

Meanwhile, American multinational retail corporation, Walmart, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, continues its power plays in the urban transport scene. 2019 saw Walmart US eCommerce compete with Amazon by refining its last mile commitments.

While Walmart reportedly employed 5,000 in-store pickers who assemble digital orders, Wall Street Journal reported at the time that the process is slow and costly compared to specialised distribution centre fulfilment. Also, crowdsourced drivers who deliver most Walmart goods to homes often require incentives to take on heavy grocery jobs. There are also some delivery firms working with Walmart that are raising pay, while others are grouping

Walmart is engaged in an autonomous vehicle pilot for commercial deliveries in the US.

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