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Australian businesses reported the best operating conditions on record ahead of the end of the JobKeeper program in March. These results were reported in National Australia Bank’s (NAB) Monthly Business Survey for March 2021. The business conditions index reportedly increased from 8.0 points to 25 points – a new high for the survey – with profitability, employment and trading condition measurements reaching all-time highs.

The past year, however, has resulted in a confidence dip to 15 points – three points down.

NAB Chief Economist, Alan Oster, described it overall as a “very solid survey result” while noting that confidence remained “well above its long-run average” despite the survey revealing a dip. “A very strong read for forward orders points to ongoing strength in activity, which hopefully sees conditions remain elevated, even as we pass through the end of the JobKeeper program,” he added.

Up to 150,000 jobs may have been lost as the JobKeeper came to an end, as estimated by Treasury.

The NAB survey results reflect that businesses’ employment intentions remained well above average, suggesting that employment growth

will balance out the job losses.

“Businesses are telling us activity continues to increase at a very healthy rate as we move past the rebound phase in activity,” said Oster. “Overall, the recovery over the last year has been much more rapid than anyone could have forecast.”

Mining was the only industry to show a lift in confidence according to the NAB survey. By state, sentiment improved in Victoria and Western Australia, but eased elsewhere.

Industries to record the largest gains in operating conditions for March were manufacturing and construction.

Overall, conditions ranked highest in the retail, finance, business and property services, and wholesale sectors.

So, how is our industry looking? Well, based on what we have to showcase in our Brisbane Truck Show edition I would say the rebound is strong. As essential service providers persevere amid pandemic, suppliers have doubled down on new opportunities while others have reinforced their loyalties.

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10 Industry News

The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

36 Economy Supply chain sovereignty was among the salient talking points of this year’s VTA State Conference.

40 Trailer Builder

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A look at Tieman Tankers and Tuff Trailers’ latest deliveries.

44 Brisbane Truck Show A snapshot of what Australia’s trailer manufacturers and component suppliers are showcasing at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.

80 Trailer Building Materials/Components

The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and componentry.

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90 Industry Leaders

Trailer Magazine sat down with Laurel O’Donnell, General Manager Supply Chain at Lineage Logistics, to discover what motivated her to embark on a career in the transport and logistics industry.

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The development of superior hydraulics solutions has enabled John White and his company to stay at the top of the game for more than 45 years.

94 Fleet of the Month A large fleet of vans and Hino 300 Series trucks help OzHarvest carry out what has become a vast undertaking of distribution.

96 World Map German heavy equipment specialist, Goldhofer, is determined to consolidate and expand its operations.

98 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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NEWS

TNT consolidates into new FedEx Express Australia FedEx Express will combine TNT freight

international needs are foremost among

he said.

services into one company known as FedEx

the customer benefits resultant from the

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Express Australia.

combined entity according to Peter Langley,

make up 61 per cent of all exporters in the

A subsidiary of FedEx Corp, one of the

FedEx Express Australasia Vice President said

world’s largest express transportation

today.

country.

Langley anticipates consolidation of the two

companies, FedEx Express is looking to

“I see this transformation as a new chapter

transport brands will continue to provide

enable greater global access and increased

in the story for both FedEx and TNT brands,”

increased access for SMEs while supporting

domestic reach for its Australian customers

Langley said in a statement.

through the move.

“TNT has always had a strong presence

them reach out to new international markets.

“Even with the challenges of Covid-19, the

Expanded service offerings and strong

domestically in Australia and FedEx is well

number of exporters continues to increase

connectivity to meet domestic and

known as an international service provider,”

and is up 7 per cent year-on-year, driven by an 11 per cent growth in small exporters,” he said.

“We’re now in a better position than ever to support Australian SMEs in their business recovery efforts as we move forward post the pandemic disruption.”

Currently, the product and service portfolios for FedEx and TNT will remain unchanged.

There will also be no change to customers’ existing FedEx or TNT accounts.

The Australian integration is part of a wider global process of integration between the

Australia is set to benefit from this massive merger.

two companies after FedEx acquired the Dutch-owned TNT Express in 2016.

Loading zone shortage undermines Covid recovery: VTA Fewer Central Business District (CBD) loading

rescheduled or taking longer because there

them to do this has doubled in the last five

zones are creating traffic congestion and

are fewer loading zones,” said VTA CEO,

years,” said Anderson. “The issue is being

threatening Melbourne’s economic recovery

Peter Anderson.

compounded every year with loading zones

from forced business closures according to

“This is creating a dangerous environment

being reduced, forcing drivers to wait around

the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).

where drivers are having to wait to make

longer to get a loading zone or park further

The VTA said in a statement loading zones

deliveries or drive around the city until a

away, which means that they are having to

in the Melbourne CBD have significantly

loading zone becomes available, which

cart freight on trolleys a further distance,

declined over the past two years, prompting

increases traffic congestion and associated

risking an incident or injury to a pedestrian

complaints from members that deliver goods

delays for everyone.”

or driver.”

to retailers and fresh food, groceries and

Dozens of transport companies make

Anderson said nearly 40 kilometres of

beverages to city bars and cafes.

thousands of trips in and out of the CBD

kerbside protected bike lanes built by the

“After 12 months of lost business and

for deliveries every day with any delay

City of Melbourne and Victorian Government

revenue, CBD businesses are finally getting

inconveniencing customers and consumers

during Covid lockdowns was clearly a factor

back on their feet and servicing a steadily

and contributing to lost productivity.

in greater congestion and fewer loading

growing market of consumers as more

“We have one member that currently has

zones to service shops, restaurants and other

people return to the city for work, yet we

around 200 drivers a day entering the CBD

businesses. He contends that more zones for

are hearing about deliveries having to be

to make deliveries, saying that the time for

transport operators will support business.

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NEWS

SKF bearings reach Mars Mars rover Perseverance uses SKF bearings.

In addition to supporting Australia’s trucking

rover and its lander into space.

Kaydon bearing solutions are often

industry with its precision manufactured

SKF bearings will play an integral role in the

customised from baseline models for

components, SKF is also supplying bearings

vital process of sample collection on Mars.

specific customers and commonly used

for the Perseverance Mars rover.

When the rover is ready to begin collecting

in applications that require a careful

Each time the Perseverance collects or

samples on the surface, the robotic arm will

balance between strength, weight, size,

handles rock and regolith samples in Jezero

move into place and the tool bit carousel

functionality and reliability – including robotic

Crater during its multiple-year mission on the

will whirr into action, deploying tools to

surgical equipment, automated precision

surface of the red planet, key components

drill or abrade material, which will then be

manufacturing, detailed painting, aircraft

from SKF will facilitate that those activities

collected by the sample collecting turret (aka

systems, airport security scanners and

successfully take place

‘the hand’) and transferred to the sample

medical CT imagers.

Enabling the Mars rover’s core operations in

handling assembly for processing onboard

In addition to the latest mission, SKF has a

the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon

the rover, and eventually a potential return to

decades-long history as a supplier to global

RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings, designed

Earth for analysis via a future Mars mission.

space programs, dating all the way back to

and manufactured by SKF at the company’s

“The bearings we designed and built to help

NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.

global thin-section bearing engineering

the rover perform its core science activities

“Our company’s bearings, seals and other

centre in Muskegon, and its recently

were based on several models of Kaydon

products have helped enable a wide range

expanded manufacturing hub in Sumter, US.

thin-section ball bearings customised by

of spacecraft and missions for more than

These highly engineered components

our engineers to minimise weight and save

40 years,” said John Schmidt, President,

contribute to the survival of the rover’s main

space, while retaining maximum functionality

SKF USA, Inc. “Our parts have flown on

robotic arm, sample collecting turret, tool

and reliability for a mission where repair

the previous space missions, dozens of

bit carousel and sample handling assembly

or replacement is simply not an option,”

commercial and government satellites,

during a months-long trip through space,

said Isidoro Mazzitelli, Director of Product

space-borne telescopes, a wide range of

and its function as intended on the Mars

Development and Engineering Americas.

rocket launch vehicles and in astronaut’s

surface.

Space applications must be a small fraction

spacesuits. When conditions become critical

SKF also supplied critical bearings for the

of the weight of standard bearing assemblies

and applications demanding, engineering

mission’s launch vehicle which carried the

according to SKF.

knowledge is the only way to success.”

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NEWS

Bulk Tanker Day kicks off soon The National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) will be holding its annual Bulk Tanker Day in the Auditorium at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Tuesday 11 May. “It’s time to celebrate being able to get together again,” said NBTA Executive Director, Rob Perkins.

“Whilst some are naturally hesitant in going out, there is only so much a Zoom meeting can teach you.

“We are social creatures and Bulk Tanker Day was created to share lessons and improve outcomes in the Bulk Tanker space. We are committed to this outcome, and invite you to support us in playing a part in making our industry a safer and more productive environment in which to work.”

The Bulk Tanker Day will commence at 8am with a breakfast and exhibitor sessions, followed by a speaking

Safety demonstrations and discussions are an important part of the annual Bulk Tanker Day.

program commencing at 10am. There “The NBTA is grateful for the support of

performance; Fires, tyres and wheel ends;

counter tea and the swapping of stories.

The following day will entail a half-day field

Safety performance; Lunch and forecourt

trip to the Queensland Fire and Emergency

their expertise and financial support to

demonstrations; People and wellbeing;

Services (QFES) world-class training

this event,” said Perkins – adding that the

Regulations; and Technology into practice.

academy at Whyte Island in the Port of

event is co-hosted by the Australasian Fire

The formalities will wrap up around

Brisbane. This will include discussion about

and Emergency Service Authorities Council

4.30pm, at which time delegates will head

industry training initiatives pertaining to the

(AFAC) and is part of the Australian Heavy

off to the Breakfast Creek Hotel for a

containment and mitigation of tanker fires.

Vehicle Industry Week.

will be panel sessions on: Operational

the many organisations who contribute

Direct Couriers launches linehaul service Transport company, Direct Couriers,

ROAD network nationally.

throughout the refrigerated unit. The

is rolling out a new linehaul service

In November 2019, Direct Cold was

temperature must remain constant from

between Sydney and Melbourne following

launched with the purchase of Andrews

the front to the back and from the top to

substantial business growth.

Refrigerated Transport and over the past

the bottom. Regular third party testing is

The new service called Direct ROAD

15 months, the Direct Cold division has

performed to ensure accurate data is being

was introduced in January with two

seen tremendous growth especially within

reported.

fully branded Direct ROAD mezzanine

the healthcare sector.

Direct Cold provide full visibility on all

deck semi-trailers providing overnight

The fleet of vehicles has more than

temperature controlled jobs and the

service with all the technology benefits of

doubled during this time and with further

Proofs of Delivery automatically display the

online bookings, full GPS driver tracking,

expansion anticipated of the number of

temperature at which the consignment

notifications and photo on pick-up and

vehicles in all branches nationally. A critical

is delivered. The refrigerated transport

delivery.

component of the healthcare sector is to

division offers the same technology and

The company plans to grow the Direct

ensure the accuracy of the temperature

service advantages as Direct Couriers.

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NEWS

New registrations strong despite some mixed messages: ARTSA-i

Data as supplied by ARTSA-i.

ARTSA Institute Data analytics (ARTSA-i)

to the end of March 2020, a different story

components there is a strong sense that

has released its latest heavy vehicle market

emerges.

order books are full and that new heavy

report for Q1 2021.

On an annual comparison basis, total new

vehicle registrations in the remaining three

The March quarter (Q1) 2021 new heavy

heavy vehicle registrations grew by 0.8 per

quarters of 2021 are likely to be strong

vehicle registrations were up 15.7 per

cent to the end of March 2021 compared

according to ARTSA-i.

cent compared to the Q1 results for new

to the previous year. This suggests a year of

For more information on the data that can

registrations in 2020.

moderate growth with some under and over

be purchased contact the ARTSA-i Data

A total of nearly 8,700 new heavy vehicles

performing categories shown in the graph

analytics Executive Director, Rob Perkins on

were registered in the quarter. Prime

above.

rob@artsa.com.au or phone +61 411 402

movers, heavy trailers, heavy rigids and

Total heavy and medium duty registrations

832.

special purpose vehicles have double digit

pass one million: This is a significant

ARTSA-i Data analytics can supply a range

percentages increases compared with

milestone and was passed some time in

of custom heavy vehicle reports that provide

the equivalent quarter a year earlier. By

January 2021. Heavy trailers are the largest

considerable detail by manufacturer, but can

contrast, heavy buses and medium rigids

category at nearly 28 per cent with heavy

also be analysed by State, by year and other

underperformed compared to the equivalent

and medium rigid vehicles each close to or

variables such as registration category, VIN,

quarter a year earlier.

just over 20 per cent.

postcode, age and more. ARTSA-I Data also

When comparing the annual new heavy

So, what does this mean going forward?

offers an interactive Tableau driven analytics

vehicle registrations to the end of March

While Covid disruption to world supply

package that allows users to build their own

2021 compared to the equivalent period

chains has impacted on the supply of critical

data reports.

Linfox and Pacific National’s intermodal deal Transport and logistics company, Linfox,

agreement helps to accelerate development

crew) who operate a total of 90 rail services

and rail freight business, Pacific National,

of co-location logistics solutions to ensure

in and out of the site each week, deploying

have entered into an option agreement for

efficiency in both costs and service delivery.

interstate freight trains 1,800-metres in

strategic co-location at Adelaide Freight

“With more than 230 million freight

length.

Terminal.

TEU-kilometres travelled annually through

Dalla Valle said securing more opportunities

The agreement is reported to combine Pacific

Adelaide Freight Terminal, the intermodal site

for close-to-client locations along Australia’s

National’s intermodal rail services with Linfox’s

is the ‘freight gateway to the west’, said Dalla

rail corridors and leveraging Pacific National’s

end-to-end freight delivery.

Valle.

network of intermodal facilities and services

Pacific National CEO, Dean Dalla Valle, said

Pacific National’s Adelaide Freight Terminal

will drive greater safety, productivity and

with intermodal rail services playing a critical

currently employs 125 staff (including train

environmental gains within the national

role in major national supply chain links, the

drivers, terminal operators and maintenance

supply chain.

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Toll partners with Soldier On Transport and logistics company, Toll Group, is a proud supporter of Soldier On, a charity focused on supporting the needs of the Australian veteran community.

Soldier On, according to Toll, enables Australian veterans and their families to thrive, by providing a holistic model for support. This includes Health and wellbeing programs, employment support, education support programs and participation and social connection activities.

“We are a veteran-supportive organisation, working in collaboration with Soldier On’s Pathways program to help more veterans and their family members to secure longterm meaningful careers,” Toll said in a statement.

Toll is a platinum pledge partner with Soldier On. Toll is doing its bit for Australia’s veteran community.

The charity was founded in 2016. It currently has centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra as well as offices in

members of the Defence and business

On 1 March 2021, Soldier On hosted a

Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Newcastle, Port

communities coming together in support

virtual walking challenge, calling upon

Macquarie and Perth.

of our serving and ex-serving veterans and

Australians to walk 96 kilometres – the

In March, Soldier On raised more than

their family members,” said Slavich.

length of the Kokoda – during the month

$150,000 at a gala ball event in Canberra

“The funds raised at the National Gala

to raise funds to help prevent veteran

to support serving and ex-serving veterans

Ball will allow Soldier On to deliver more

suicide.

and their families.

of its services to our participants. We will

The challenge paid tribute to the sacrifices

Soldier On CEO, Ivan Slavich, said he was

be putting on more psychologists, more

Australian soldiers made in Kokoda

overwhelmed by the outstanding support

counsellors, and offering more social

in World War II and highlighted the

that was received on that night.

connections services to try and help prevent

importance of helping serving and ex-

“It is fantastic to see so many influential

veteran suicide.”

serving veterans.

Bruce Rock Engineering celebrates team effort following award win Damion Verhoogt, Managing Director of

success but also acknowledges philanthropic

“Over the past 17 years, Damion has helped

Bruce Rock Engineering, was named ‘First

and community contributions.

grow BRE from a team of three to more than

Amongst Equals’ at the 2021 WA Business

One exceptional individual is selected from

200,” BRE said in a statement.

News 40Under40 Awards.

40 winners as the ‘First Amongst Equals’.

Verhoogt also won the Family Business

The awards, according to the event

The winner is determined by the public.

Category Award and said in his award speech

organisers, recognise not only personal

The judging panel for the event included 29

it was a team effort.

determination, commercial drive and business

of Western Australia’s top business leaders.

“This isn’t mine,” he said. “This is ours.”

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Taskforce leads NSW road restoration efforts A Regional Road Flood Recovery Taskforce

now we want to focus on restoring those

for several weeks.

has been established to fast track efforts

roads to full capacity.

“Anyone hitting the road this Easter should

to restore the New South Wales road

“Transport for NSW has set up a Regional

check ahead on Live Traffic to see if their

network.

Road Flood Recovery Taskforce to assess

preferred route is impacted by closures

Deputy Premier and the Minister

damage, report ongoing road closures to

or likely to be busier than normal due to

responsible for disaster recovery, John

locals, assist the freight industry and other

other roads being closed.

Barilaro, said with water levels starting to

road users, and support councils with

“It’s a huge job and Transport for NSW

recede, the NSW Government is pivoting

applications for disaster recovery funding.”

is prioritising assessments of the damage

its focus from response to recovery.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads,

to the road network and will continue to

“The 2019/20 bushfires and the clean-up

Paul Toole, said the floods had left a trail of

carry out emergency repair work as it is

and recovery efforts that followed taught

wreckage across the state’s road network.

safe to do so.”

us a great deal, and having worked on

“We know how important it is to restore

Toole said some of the damage, particularly

bushfire recovery for the past 15 months

these road networks as quickly as possible

along Bells Line of Road and slope

I am taking that experience and those

to ensure supplies are getting in and

failures along Jenolan Caves Road, which

lessons with me to steer recovery following

communities are able to start getting back

received close to 250 millimetres of rain,

these extreme floods,” said Barilaro.

on their feet,” said Toole.

would require more extensive and time-

“Emergency services and road crews have

“However, due to the large number of slips

consuming repairs.

worked tirelessly to restore access to these

and inaccessibility of some areas, it is likely

Crew were onsite at Jenolan Caves starting

communities as soon as possible – and

that closures of some roads will be in place

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NEWS

Waste management firms consider $2.5B acquisition plan The nation’s top waste operators talk asset acquisitions.

Industrial group, Suez, has announced a sale

for its willingness to reach an agreement

subject to various conditions including ACCC

agreement with Cleanaway for its recycling

and for having taken into account its

approval, an approval under the New-

and recovery activities in Australia subject

current context, notably to still allow for

Zealand foreign investment regime (OIO),

to the results of negotiations between Suez

Cleanaway’s successful financing of the

and Veolia.

the possibility that Veolia could acquire this asset.

The agreement is reported to be in line with

The agreement signed with Cleanaway

SUEZ obtaining FIRB approval in connection

Suez’s 2030 strategic plan which specifically

reflects an enterprise value of $2.52 billion,

with a pre-closing restructuring involving its

allows for the possibility of Veolia taking

representing an implicit multiple of 12.9x

water business.

control of this asset – through a takeover

its reported 2020 EBITDA (or 11.7x its

In the event the Australian recycling and

offer or through direct purchase of the

normalised 2020 EBITDA). Suez emphasises

recovery transaction is terminated due to

Australian recycling and recovery activities.

that this value shows the relevance of its

Suez exercising its right to terminate the

Under the agreement, in certain

asset rotation strategy under the Suez 2030

transaction by 5 May 2021 or other events,

circumstances, a selection of landfill and

strategic plan. Cleanaway’s offer allows to

Cleanaway and Suez have agreed that

transfer station assets in the Sydney area

achieve this objective of creating value in the

would still be sold to Cleanaway.

corporate interest of the Group.

Cleanaway will acquire a portfolio of post collection assets in the Sydney area. The

The negotiations with Cleanaway have

It was possible, until 21 April 2021, for any

assets comprise two landfills and five transfer

reportedly taken place over several months

third party, including Veolia, to submit a

stations and will be acquired for $501 million.

and resulted in an agreement that offers

superior offer on the recycling and recovery

This transaction would also be subject to

real prospect for the development of this

business in Australia. If such a superior offer

various conditions including Australian

business and recognises the commitment

was to arise, Cleanaway would be notified

Competition and Consumer Commisson

and professionalism of SUEZ’ Australian

and has an ability to match.

(ACCC) approval, no material adverse change

employees. Further, SUEZ thanks Cleanaway

Suez’s agreement with Cleanaway is also

and a change of control of Suez.

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ARTSA-i appoints Mark Cameron to Advisory Board ARTSA-Institute named Mark Cameron as an addition to its Advisory Board at an Annual

His has most recent work has included: • Advisory support in the disruptive

General Meeting held in March.

technology, alternative energy and

The role of the Advisory Board, according to

transport electrification sectors.

ARTSA-i, is not fiducial but provides strategic direction for the institute to focus upon areas of policy influence in the road transport

• Regional Director responsible for a start-up in the electric commercial vehicle sector.

• Advisory/mentoring support in the disability/assisted technology sector.

industry.

“As an independent industry think tank, we aspire to have an Advisory Board that helps us to set direction, has influence to promote our policy recommendations and can forecast

• Project support in the youth welfare sector, independent review on the viability of ‘for-purpose/for-profit’ activities.

• Business and general management

trends,” said ARTSA-i Chair, Martin Toomey.

support in the logistics sector including

“To that end, we see the welcome addition

HR management, business development,

of Mark as an important step towards understanding some major shifts that are

Mark Cameron.

policy and process creation.

• Cameron worked for more than 17

about to engulf our industry.”

years with Swedish commercial vehicle

operational responsibility for both markets in

Cameron’s appointment adds a wealth of

manufacturer, Scania, and has held a

the commercial vehicle sector.

industry knowledge, both inside Australia and

variety of managerial roles in international

Cameron has previously sat as Chairman of

internationally.

markets over 12 years in Europe, Africa

the Commercial Vehicles Committee for the

He has more than 30 years of experience

and Asia, including five years as Country

Singapore European Chamber of Commerce

working in the B2B and B2C commercial

Manager in Singapore leading a local team

and as Secretary for the Swedish Chamber of

and industrial space in Australia, Europe,

to focus on sustainable transport solutions

Commerce/Business Association of Singapore.

Africa and Asia. His experience ranges widely

for the public and cargo transport needs

He holds an honours degree in engineering

from business leadership, management,

of the country.

and graduate diploma in management from

engineering, marketing, service development,

Concurrently he was also the Regional

Swinburne University of Technology and

customer engagement and consulting

Director for Scania South Malaysia and

a Master in Business Administration from

through to university lecturing.

Singapore, where he had strategic and

Deakin University.

Australia Post set to cancel perishable food deliveries Producers of smallgoods and dairy products

“We understand the impact of this decision

Some producers of niche food products

have been informed by Australia Post that

on many producers, and we are currently

such as smoked salmon were alerted to the

the national carrier will no longer deliver

working with our customers and industry

move in early March when parcel delivery

perishable goods from July.

regulators to determine a path forward,” a

specialist StarTrack, a subsidiary of Australia

In an announcement made in April, Australia

spokesman said in the statement.

Post, indicated it would discontinue services

Post blamed its decision on “complex

“This includes meeting with food safety

that carried perishable food items it had long

food safety and regulatory requirements”

regulators and health authorities to discuss

moved as part of its express freight offering.

demanded of it by differing states and

the regulations imposed on Australia Post.

Under Australia Post terms and conditions

territories.

“The carriage of perishable food

guidelines perishable foods are defined as

Producers of butter, cheeses, chocolates,

requirements differ by state and include

eggs, fish, poultry, meat, game, fruit and

truffles, native bush ingredients and artisans

complex requirements on vehicle type, site

vegetables.

in rural areas are expected to be worst hit by

and vehicle registration, licence maintenance,

Several independent and family-owned

the move.

staff training and audit requirements.”

businesses reliant on speed-to-market as part

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RFNSW appointment renews trucking advocacy efforts Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has named

work that (previous Chairs) Jon Luff and

“RFNSW will prioritise the mental and

national transport industry veteran Austin

Leigh Smart started that has resulted in the

physical health of the workforce. We will

Vella as its new Chairman.

success of RFNSW,” said Vella.

continue consultation for development of

Vella has over 35 years’ experience in the

“Together with our CEO Simon O’Hara

compliance legislation inline with corporate

trucking industry and is the Managing

and the backing of an exceptional and

social responsibilities, all the while ensuring a

Director of Vellex, a family-owned and

experienced Board, I look forward to the

sustainable industry.”

operated business, focusing on providing

challenges ahead.”

RFNSW CEO, Simon O’Hara, welcomed Mr

freight distribution and logistics solutions

In his new role, Vella said he would represent

Vella’s appointment, saying his ‘hands-on’

across Australia.

and advocate for RFNSW members and

experience, insights and understanding of

Vella is a long-term member of the RFNSW

the wider trucking industry and work

the transport industry, would be of great

Board of Directors and is also Vice Chairman

with transport regulators to ensure a safe,

benefit to RFNSW and its members.

of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA),

compliant and profitable industry to service

“We’re all delighted to have Austin on-board

with a reputation within industry for his

the needs of the community.

as our new Chairman,” said O’Hara.

passion and commitment to prioritising

“The freight task will increase and so will

“Working closely with Austin and the

safety on the roads. He replaces Leigh Smart

the challenges, but with new technologies,

other members of the Board will assist in

as RFNSW Chairman.

new solutions need to be explored to ensure

addressing the issues impacting our members

“I am honoured to have been given the

further improvements are achieved,” said

and the wider NSW community and help

opportunity to contribute further to the great

Vella.

deliver RFNSW’s strategic vision.”

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Industry body supports manufacturing, transport skills for Victorians Apprenticeships Victoria (AV) will provide

A walk-in AV hub will open mid-2021

the coronavirus pandemic, disadvantaged

real-life learning opportunities – with

in the CBD with dedicated staff to help

Victorians and those under-represented in

potential for pathways into the transport

foster the next generation of highly skilled

the construction industry.

industry – for thousands of apprentices and

workers.

Since 2015, the Labor Government

trainees later this year.

The $33 million Big Build Apprenticeships

has invested to rebuild TAFE, refurbish

AV, according to the Victorian Government,

will provide 1,500 opportunities to

campuses, launch Free TAFE for Priority

will coordinate and oversee all aspects of

Victorian apprentices and trainees each

Courses and support disadvantaged

the delivery of apprenticeships and also

year for four years to kickstart their careers

students into training and jobs.

provide a point of contact for Victorians as

on some of the state’s largest projects,

A record $1 billion investment was made

they complete their course.

including the new Footscray Hospital, North

in the Victorian Budget 2020/21 to make

It will also provide support by removing

East Link and Warrnambool Learning and

sure the state has the training and skills

barriers for students and workers looking

Library Hub.

system it needs to emerge stronger from

to upskill, creating better pathways to

At least 10 per cent of the construction

the coronavirus pandemic.

the workforce, fostering connections for

hours on these projects will be completed

“This new body, and our unprecedented

employers and industry, and overseeing

by apprentices and trainees, strengthening

investment in major projects, will deliver

programs like Big Build Apprenticeships.

pathways from the classroom to the

a pipeline of opportunities for workers

Acting Premier, James Merlino, and

workforce and supporting employers by

starting their career, or re-skilling from

Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle

increasing the pool of highly skilled workers

another industry,” said Merlino.

Tierney, today joined apprentices, including

in Victoria.

“A strong skills and training sector is vital

AV Ambassadors, at the Metro Tunnel site

School leavers and young people are

to our economy and recovery from the

in Kensington to celebrate the metropolitan

encouraged to get involved, with priority

coronavirus pandemic – that’s why we’re

launch of AV.

given to workers who were affected by

backing it with initiatives like this.”

Vale Michael Hammel Michael Hammel, founder of trailer

“Michael was an extremely proud family

manufacturer, Hercules Engineering, passed

man,” Peter told Trailer.

away peacefully on 19 March 2021.

“He loved that he was able to work

In 1982, Michael established Hercules

alongside his children Mark, Dean and Alyce

Engineering in Malvern Street, Bayswater,

at Kilsyth, and his cousin and nephews in

Victoria.

Brisbane.

With Michael’s hard work and drive, he

“The Hammel family are saddened by this

grew Hercules Engineering into the business

tragic loss and thank everyone for their

it is today.

support and patience during this hard

Hercules outgrew its facility and Michael

time.”

built his dream factory, a purpose-built

Michael is survived by his wife, Lee, their

facility at Kilsyth which is where Hercules

children, Mark, Dean and Alyce and

still operates today.

granddaughters Lilly and Willow.

Michael and his cousin, Peter Hammel,

The family said Michael was a loving

founded Hercules (QLD) in 1995, in

husband and father, always supporting his family.

Brisbane.

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The Suez Canal incident has the international community looking at ways to mitigate disruption.

Report downplays Australia’s supply chain vulnerabilities A Federal Government agency claims a

concentrated source and are used in

their suppliers, if there is evidence that firms

mere two per cent of Australia’s imports are

essential industries,” said Commissioner

are not managing their risks. A policy of

vulnerable to serious supply disruption but

Catherine de Fontenay.

replacing imports with domestic production

is this outlook still accurate in light of the

“This is likely to be an overestimate, given

will generally be a very high cost option.

recent Suez Canal incident?

the possible availability of substitutes.

“Subsidising domestic manufacturing

The Productivity Commission has released

Consultation with industry experts will be an

could not achieve efficient scale in many of

its latest interim report on the matter,

important complement to the data driven

the products we are talking about,” said

identifying where disruptions could occur

approach.”

Coppel. “And it could crowd out actions

and outlines targeted policy options to

Most risks are best managed by individual

that firms would otherwise take to manage

protect local supply chains.

firms according to the Commission but

their own risks.

“Modern supply chains are increasingly

asserts government could have a role where

In a timely development, a container

complex – often relying on inputs from

the whole market for an essential product

vessel, which had run aground and blocked

across the globe and sometimes consisting

is at risk. It said the policy response should

inbound/outbound passage along a narrow

of hundreds of firms,” said Commissioner

be efficient and targeted to the particular

channel of the Suez Canal has recently been

Jonathan Coppel.

circumstances of the case.

cleared by a salvage team.

“Individual firms have sophisticated and

Essential products include items such

This artificially made shipping lane is

effective ways to manage the risk of

as PPE (personal protective equipment),

a critical chokepoint for the global oil

disruptions, and Australia’s supply chains

chemicals used to treat drinking water and

trade and is a popular trade route for the

were generally very resilient during the Covid‑19 pandemic.

pharmaceuticals.

container supply chain.

Various policy responses can provide some

This situation has potential to constrain

“But some supply chains are more

‘insurance’ against supply chain risks – but

the container supply chain which is not

vulnerable – if they rely on a single,

like insurance, they come at a cost, which

ideal during a time when the global freight

concentrated source of supply where few

should be weighed up against the benefits.

industry is struggling to recover from the

alternatives exist.”

Governments, according to the Commission,

impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Commission used data to identify

can help provide the information firms need

A significant delay in container trade

imports which are used in essential

to manage the risk in their supply chains.

could also exacerbate supply issues for

industries, and which come overwhelmingly

Fostering a rules-based trading environment

manufacturers already experiencing supply

from a single source country, which

also supports firms’ abilities to respond to

issues with parts and components required

dominates global supply.

global shocks. Governments can require

to make headway on trailer manufacturing

“Our results suggest that around 2.0

firms to take additional precautions, such so

backlogs across North America, Europe and

per cent of imports are from a single,

as keeping larger stockpiles or diversifying

abroad.

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VFS expands fleet with Vawdrey Melbourne transport company, Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS), has taken delivery of

Vawdrey drop deck Titeliner.

a drop deck Titeliner from Vawdrey Australia.

The company – headquartered in Dandenong with depots in Truganina, Wodonga and Geelong – specialises in overnight delivery to regional Victoria and Southern New South Wales.

In line with its commitment to use industry leading technology to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of goods, VFS has expanded its fleet with additional Vawdrey Australia trailing equipment.

The latest trailer to join the fleet is a 22-pallet drop deck Titeliner with Auto Lock Deck system and load restraint curtains.

VFS also engages in same-day parcel delivery

businesses including Mitre 10 and Dulux

Both VFS and Vawdrey Australia have

anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne

Group.

enjoyed a longstanding partnership.

offering door-to-door pickup and delivery,

John Rowe, VFS Chairman, founded the

The new trailer is coupled to VFS’ latest

smartphone scanning technology and

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Backplane releases AI-based computing platform for rugged in-vehicle applications Backplane Systems Technology has

cameras, supports 8V to 35V wide-range

ANPR and smart agriculture. With its

introduced a range of fit-for-purpose

DC input with built-In Ignition power

rugged and low power design, the NRU-

in-vehicle controller hardware to meet

control and has one isolated CAN bus port

120S is an ideal video inference platform

the needs of this progressing Australian

for in-vehicle communication.

for autonomous vehicles, predictive

industry.

For data storage, in addition to 32GB

maintenance, law enforcement and mobile

To function efficiently, the commercial road

eMMC on the Xavier module, the Edge

surveillance applications.

transport industry has become extremely

AI Solution is equipped with an M.2 2280

dependent on technological advancements.

NVMe socket for fast SSD read/write and

Key Features: • Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson AGX

In line with these developments, Backplane

two hot-swappable 2.5″ HDD trays for

Systems Technology has released Neousys’s

easy replacement and data access. There

NRU-120S, a new Rugged Edge AI-based

is also one mini-PCIe socket for WiFi or

video analytics solution for transportation

4G module, as well as 1x GPS PPS input

and in-vehicle applications. This fanless

for cross-platform synchronisation, 3-CH

compact PC is capable of video recording,

isolated DI, and 4-CH isolated DO for

transcoding and real-time inference,

communication with external devices.

powered by NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™

Additionally, this intelligent video analytics

• 1x Mini PCIe Socket for WIFI/4G Module

system-on-module (SOM), featuring an

solution only consumes 30W while offering

• 1x Isolated CAN Bus Port and 1x RS232

8-core ARM CPU and NVIDIA® Volta GPU

an equivalent GPU performance of a

with 512 CUDA cores.

mainstream 120W GPU.

The NRU-120S has four Gigabit 802.3at

Plus with the support of industrial GigE

PoE+ screw-lock ports that can supply

cameras, the NRU-120S can also adopt

25.5W power to PD devices such as

deep-learning vision solutions in inspection,

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Former Woolworths executive takes the lead at Australia Post National courier service, Australia Post, has

next phase of its transformation program.

community and customer philosophy is a

appointed a new Group CEO and Managing

“On behalf of the Board I am so pleased to

perfect fit for Australia Post.”

Director.

announce Paul as the next CEO of Australia

Graham said he was proud to be appointed

Paul Graham, according to the Australia

Post – an outstanding candidate with strong

as CEO of such an iconic Australian brand

Post Board, has accepted the appointment

logistics, digital and retail experience both

and looked forward to getting started in

and will commence the role in September.

here and overseas, including as a senior

the role later this year. “Australia Post has

He joins the company after a successful

executive at Deutsche Post DHL,” said Di

proven itself to be one of the most resilient

tenure as Chief Supply Chain Officer at

Bartolomeo.

and successful postal businesses anywhere

Woolworths Group, and an extensive

“Paul has a demonstrated track record

in the world. I feel fortunate to be joining

career working in e-commerce, and supply

of delivering results in large, complex

at a time when we can truly capitalise on

chain as well as global experience in digital

organisations and is a proven leader

the extraordinary growth in e-commerce

marketing and retail.

managing large teams.

experienced in the past year and continue

Australia Post Chairman, Lucio Di

“The Board was impressed by Paul’s 40

developing our retail and digital offerings

Bartolomeo, said Australia Post undertook

years’ of deep industry experience working

while keeping letter deliveries strong.”

a thorough global search before choosing

in supply chain in Australia, Europe

Rodney Boys will continue to lead the

Graham to lead the business through the

and Asia. We are also confident Paul’s

business through the CEO transition period.

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NEWS

Woolworths’ multi-million dollar deal supports onshore manufacturing, boosts shareholding in Quantium purchase of any carry bag.

In other news, Woolworths plans to establish an advanced analytics firm following a boost from 47 per cent to 75 per cent of its shareholding of Quantium. Following this investment, Quantium is expected to join Woolworths Group but will maintain its senior leadership team.

A new business unit, Q-Retail, will be established to unify advanced analytics, Woolworths is making some impressive power plays.

retail and data science capabilities between Quantium and Woolworths Group.

Supermarket company, Woolworths, has

boost for local manufacturing, which we’ll

In 2013, the supermarket company acquired

made inroads with locally-produced paper

continue to build on as we roll them out to

half of Quantium for about $20 million with

carry bags and has also committed $223

all parts of Australia by the end of the year,”

scope to improve data insights by way of

million to gain a majority stake in a data

said Woolworths Supermarkets Managing

partnership.

analytics firm.

Director, Natalie Davis.

“We have long admired the Quantium

Woolworths is supporting local industry and

Woolworths’ paper shopping bags were

business,” said Woolworths Group Chairman,

jobs following a decision to progressively

first launched in June 2020 in response to

Gordon Cairns. “We have enjoyed a

onshore the manufacturing of paper carry

customer demand for a paper carry bag

successful partnership with them over the

bags. The supermarket company is offering

option. The supermarket has been working

last eight years by jointly developing products

these bags to customers in Victoria, Tasmania

with Detpak to plan and grow local capacity

and services that provide critical insights to

and Western Australia.

since early 2020 to produce the paper bags at

both Woolworths Group and our suppliers,

Woolworths has partnered with family-owned

scale in Australia and support a transition to a

helping us put customers first in our decision

Australian manufacturer, Detpak, in a multi-

100 per cent Australian made line nationally.

million dollar deal to produce the locally-

Alf Ianniello, CEO of Detpak’s parent

making.”

Advanced analytics, according to Woolworths

made bags, which first launched in South

company Detmold Group, said Detpak is

Group CEO, Brad Banducci, is key to

Australia and Northern Territory late last year.

proud to be continuing its strong history in

improving experiences, ranges and services

The move represents a significant investment

local manufacturing.

the business provides to its customers and

in local manufacturing, which will create

“This project is significant in its support of

the support it provides to its team and

around 25 new Australian jobs and contribute

employment of Australians, but also in its

suppliers.

to broader efforts to grow Australia’s local

extension of Australian manufacturing. As

“The way we gather data, interpret it, and

production capacity across industries.

part of localising the manufacture of these

protect it, is becoming ever more important,”

The Australian made paper bags – which

bags, we have commissioned additional

he said. “Through this transaction, we aspire

use 70 per cent recycled paper – are now

machines, doubling our domestic carry bag

to bring together Quantium’s advanced

available for purchase in more than 400

production capacity.”

analytics capability and Woolworths Group’s

Woolworths stores across Victoria, Tasmania

Since Woolworths phased out single-use

retail capabilities to unlock value across our

and Western Australia. The progressive rollout

plastic bags in June 2018, more than

entire retail ecosystem. By working better

will see the bags available in all states by the

nine billion bags have been taken out of

together, we aim to transform the rapidly

end of the year.

circulation. With the majority of customers

evolving retail sector, helping us better

“The launch of the bags in Victoria, Tasmania

now bringing their own bags, around 85

and Western Australia will provide a welcome

per cent of transactions do not include the

service our customers and support our team and supplier partners.”

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NT overpass project to boost freight connectivity A new overpass for the Northern Territory is

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

multiple fatality crashes.

expected to enable the continuous flow of

Development, Michael McCormack, said

The construction of the new overpass will

traffic in the area resulting in reduced traffic

the works under the $2 billion Road Safety

separate the major flow of traffic on Tiger

delays during peak hours and improved

Program are about improving safety and

Brennan Drive from the traffic movements on

connectivity for freight transport to East Arm

supporting jobs right across the country.

Berrimah Road.

Wharf.

“In January this year I visited the Northern

Northern Territory Minister for Infrastructure,

This week the Northern Territory Government,

Territory to announce this joint funding with

Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler, said every

together with the Australian Government

the Territory Government,” said McCormack.

Territorian has the right to return home

will release a tender for an early contractor

“The release of the tender this week will

safely – that is why the Northern Territory

involvement contract for a new overpass at

create local jobs and keep Territorians safe.

Government is committing $13.7 million to

the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road

“Importantly, this is only one of the first batch

multiple road safety packages to deliver on

intersection.

of projects to be approved under the program

our Towards Zero road safety goals, along

The $61.5 million project will be jointly

for the Territory, with a total of up to $96

with $30.75 million for the Tiger Brennan

delivered through the Road Safety Program

million available to the Northern Territory to

Drive/Berrimah Road intersection project.

with a 50/50 partnership with Northern

continue to roll out lifesaving upgrades across

“This investment will support local jobs

Territory and Australian Governments

the road network through to June 2022.”

Close to 20,000 vehicles travel on

across a number of industries, continuing

to improve road safety outcomes at this intersection.

Tiger Brennan Drive each day and this

development and jobs for Territorians, while

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

intersection has been the location of

also supporting new infrastructure projects.”

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TIC to test super single tyres for pavement wear The Truck Industry Council (TIC) in

the performance of a range of tyres,

December 2020 using a range of inflation

conjunction with the Australian Road

including the NGWBS tyres.

pressures and loads. This data is providing a

Research Board (ARRB) is set to undertake

“We need to better understand the impact

better understanding of pavement loadings

pavement wear testing on new ultra-wide

these new tyres will have on our roads,” said

and will guide expected pavement wear

tyres commonly known as super singles.

ARRB Leader – Advanced Technologies Lab,

impacts.

Testing is part of a project funded by the

Anthony Germanchev.

The group plans to release a report for this

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR)

“We need to put these tyres to the test and

initial footprint assessment by the end of the

Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), which is

that’s what we intend to do.”

second quarter 2021 to feed into the core

supported by the Federal Government to the

Additionally, a tyre footprint assessment

pavement wear testing due to start later in

tune of $5.4 million.

was conducted by the project group in early

2021 using ARRB’s ALF.

The project aims to quantify pavement wear for a select range of tyres including the New Generation Wide Base Single (NGWBS) with dimensions of 445/50R22.5.

Current heavy vehicle regulations decree that axle weights on vehicles fitted with super singles are significantly lower than those fitted with comparable dual wheel sets.

According to the TIC, test results will provide the scientific evidence required to develop a case for increasing the mass limits for heavy truck and trailer axles fitted with wide base single tyres, thus bringing them in line with current limits for narrower dual tyre sets.

TIC CEO Tony McMullan said the project would study pavement wear for NGWBS tyres compared to the industry standard dual 11R22.5 tyre installations at the same loads.

“The tyre and pavement testing will be undertaken by the ARRB, with the support of tyre suppliers Michelin and Goodyear,” said McMullan.

“According to safety studies from New Zealand, the adoption of NGWBS tyres resulted in a reduction in the relative crash risk from rollovers by up to 17 per cent, so the potential safety advantages for Australia are significant.”

McMullan contended that the operational benefits of wide base single tyres are wellknown: fuel savings, increased payloads, wider footprint and greater stability.

“These benefits are being realised in Europe but not in Australia, as we continue to use old tyre technology that’s been unchanged for over 20 years,” said McMullan.

ARRB will use a test rig known as the Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) to quantify

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Super single tyre.

Construction underway for Amazon Australia’s $1.5B skyscraper HQ Online retail juggernaut, Amazon, has revealed the location of its future Melbourne corporate offices.

Construction of the new skyscraper project has commenced at 555 Collins Street.

This development follows a commitment from the e-commerce company to create new Australian jobs, increase digital skills of local Inside an Amazon facility.

workers and drive economic growth.

“Melbourne has a rich community of innovators, and we are looking forward to

Web Services Managing Director, Adam

7,500 office workers.

bringing Amazon’s growing local workforce

Beavis.

The first of the two towers is expected to be

so we can continue to invent and innovate on

The project is reported to be one of the

completed within the next two years.

behalf of customers across our Amazon and

biggest constructions currently underway in

These works will support around 1,500

AWS businesses in Australia,” said Amazon

the Melbourne CBD and will have space for

construction jobs.

ALC on front foot regarding HVNL amendments ahead of ITMM Ministers are being urged to adopt the

through the incorporation of a national

productivity outcomes of heavy vehicle

National Operating Standard into the Heavy

operating standard proposing the creation

operators – key objectives of the HVNL.

Vehicle National Law by the Australian

of a list of operators, making safety

“These reasonable and affordable measures

Logistics Council (ALC).

management systems mandatory, ensuring

will help set a benchmark for safety in

The ALC has written to Australian

an operator has the capital to maintain a

the industry – ensuring improved safety

governments urging them to include the

heavy collector and requiring the collection

outcomes and a level playing field for all,”

National Operating Standard into the

of data by electronic means.

said Coningham.

Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) when

The ITMM replaces the previous Transport

In light of the recommendations of the

amendments to the Law are considered

and Infrastructure Council (TIC) following

Conran Report, ALC trusts that any

by the next Infrastructure and Transport

the abolition of the Council of Australian

reforms to the HVNL by the ITMM will be

Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM).

Governments (COAG)

implemented within 12 months.

It has argued, as part of its request, that

The Review of COAG Councils and

Reform of the HVNL has been considered

Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law

Ministerial Forums (the Conran Report)

too slow in the past according to

should encourage and embrace the use of

recommended that items on a meeting

Coningham.

technology for safety and access purposes;

agenda should be implemented or resolved

“Road user safety and the efficient

and ensure operators have suitable safety

within 12 months.

operation of freight requires dynamic

management systems in place and the

The Chief Executive Officer of ALC Kirk

amendments to the National Law to meet

capital necessary to ensure the safe

Coningham OAM said the creation of a

the needs of heavy vehicle operators in the

operation of heavy vehicles.

National Operating Standard offers the

According to the ALC, this can be achieved

opportunity to enhance the safety and

21st Century” he said.

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VTA State Conference 2021 highlights VICTORIAN TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION CEO, PETER ANDERSON, EMPHASISED THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPLY CHAIN SOVEREIGNTY FOR AUSTRALIA TO MAINTAIN ITS HIGH STANDARDS OF LIVING, AS THE NATION EMERGES FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC AND VACCINATIONS ARE ROLLED OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Addressing a gathering of more than

meet the needs of the market.

uncertainty had been part and parcel

180 delegates at VTA State Conference

“There is no doubt that the Covid

of the Covid journey for everyone, it’s

2021, Anderson welcomed dignitaries

pandemic in Australia has highlighted the

been amplified for transport operators

from the Commonwealth and Victorian

importance of these supply chains. The fact

and workers, who have worked through

governments, and the broader freight

that freight transport did not stop, could

restrictions, lockdowns, and border

and logistics industry, for two days of

not stop and was able to gain recognition,

closures magnificently to service their

important talks about ‘What’s in Front of

exemption and acknowledgment of

customers and the Australian community.

the Transport Industry’.

making sure that we were all supplied with

“The irony of Covid is that it’s probably

“As an island nation and democracy that

the goods that we need to maintain our

done more to help consumers build

relies on imports for sustaining our quality

current standards of living.”

awareness and appreciate supply chains

of life, Australia relies on the certainty from

Anderson questioned whether Australia is

than any other event in recent history,” he

supply chains,” said Anderson.

doing enough to secure its supply chains

said.

“We enjoy the status of having the fifth-

so as not to risk eroding standards of

“When you’re confronted with

highest ranking in living standards in the

living, inhibiting growth or diminishing

supermarket shelves that have been

world. But what can we do better? How

resilience, using fuel energy security and

emptied of toilet paper, canned goods,

do we maintain and improve upon what

trade as examples.

pasta, fresh meat and poultry, and you’re

has been created?”

“If we do not source and refine our own

forced to order online because you’ve been

Anderson observed supply chains, logistics

fuel and depend solely on international

restricted from travelling more than five

and transport systems are vital for a

suppliers how vulnerable is our standard

kilometres from home for months on end,

country such as Australia because they link

of living if this supply is interrupted or if

you start to think and question how goods

markets, community and people.

China represents approximately 18-20

get to market.”

“Covid has challenged us to question

per cent of all imported goods that you

Meanwhile, Assistant Minister for Road

whether current supply chains are flexible

will find in homes today, how would we

Safety and Freight Transport, Scott

enough and whether they are able to

resource these goods if there was an

Buchholz, presented on the Morrison

carry an increase in capacity or are just too

interruption with supply from China?

Government’s commitment to safer,

expensive to operate any other way,” he

“Our domestic supply chain foresights and

increasingly productive and more profitable

said.

reactions must look to understand what

freight and road transport sector.

“Some people may think we have been

needs to be done and take advantage of

Buchholz said the Morrison Government

slow to develop these supply chains, that

the resources at hand.”

had put rubber to the road to support a

they are not productive enough or do not

Anderson told delegates that while

better transport industry in Australia.

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“In infrastructure, technology, safety and

Back Offset. Not only are these measures

and services, supporting our country and

innovation, our Government is making the

business friendly, they are investment

creating jobs – but also investing in a safer,

necessary investments to make your lives,

friendly and job friendly.

higher tech fleet.”

your jobs, your workplaces safer and more

“It’s not just about getting business back

Buchholz said industry lead initiatives

productive,” he said.

to what they do best, moving goods

had been supported by the Australian

“Our Government understands that better infrastructure, means a safer, faster journey from paddock to port. That is why we’re

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz.

investing $110 billion over 10 years from 2020-21 in transport infrastructure across Australia through our rolling infrastructure plan.”

Last month, the Australian and Victorian Governments announced over 100 targeted road safety projects in a $245 million road improvement blitz under the Road Safety Program.

“Never in Australia’s history have we spent more on transport infrastructure to bust congestion, better connect our regions, improve safety on our roads and meet our national freight challenge. A challenge those in this room rise to meet every single day and particularly during the pandemic,” said Buchholz.

“From the Commonwealths perspective, this $245 million additional investment in Victorian roads includes $183 million of funding from the Morrison Government.”

Buchholz said the pandemic had placed great pressures on the industry and the Morrison Government was helping businesses bounce back from Covid through business-friendly taxation measures.

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The VTA State Conference is a platform for industry at all levels to discuss poignant issues that are of the national interest.

Government and he was excited for the future of the sector.

“I have seen firsthand the benefits of new technology that is rolling out, such as Seeing Machines telematics technology and JOST Australia’s Pneumatically

This Conference provides the opportunity to discuss the issues facing the Victorian transport sector and how government, regulators and industry can work together to tackle them.

Operated Sensor Fifth Wheel.

they’ve finally worked out that toilet paper

Sterle also weighed in on the Inquiry into

“Our Government, through various

does not grow on a shelf.”

road transport.

initiatives and programs will continue

He revealed early in his keynote address

“When I hear of wage theft in the industry,

to make the necessary investments in

that he is a friend of Buchholz and

my first thoughts go to the operators

infrastructure, technology and people to

stated the Assistant Minister is a fantastic

who are doing the right thing,” he said.

back in your businesses, jobs and industry,”

advocate for the industry.

“And yet in this industry, in Australia, our

he said.

This praise extended to the cooperation

operators are awarded just as well for

The theme of the conference is ‘What’s

the government has had on both a

doing the wrong thing.”

in front of the transport industry,’ which

national and state level, particularly with

As these operators are creators of jobs

Assistant Minister Buchholz says is fitting

Buchholz’s team and his counterparts

and wealth, Sterle is especially critical of

given the particular point in history we are

across the country, as they try to keep

how their behaviour impacts the ‘transport

living through.

Australia’s road transport industry on the

family’ – the drivers, the admin staff, the

“Recovery from the impact of the

move during a pandemic.

people who help service clients.

pandemic will take time – and there are

“My phone was melting when the

Sterle asserted that the industry has to be

many challenges which still lie ahead.

However, the Morrison government has

roadhouses were shutdown, when the

heard as a unified voice.

guys and girls couldn’t get to the toilet or

He used his platform at VTA State

an Economic Recovery Plan for Australia,

to the shower,” said Sterle.

Conference 2021 to encourage these

and transport infrastructure is at the heart

“I was getting phone calls as far away as

conversations to be heard by government

of that Plan,” he said. “This Conference

Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales

officials such as Buchholz.

provides the opportunity to discuss the

and WA but we all worked collaboratively

The heavy vehicle industry should unite to

issues facing the Victorian transport sector

together and we shared that pain.

unlock the safety and productivity gains of

and how government, regulators and

“I will say this: The way the truckies were

new technology, National Heavy Vehicle

industry can work together to tackle them.”

Senator for Western Australia, Glenn

treated in some of the distribution centres

Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto, told

was despicable, but we were able to work

delegates at the conference.

Sterle, also presented a keynote speech at

with our ‘second-class citizens’ and tackle

Petroccitto cited the NHVR’s trial of

the event.

that part of the supply chain.

Fatigue Distraction Detection Technology

“Finally,” he quipped. “We are absolutely

“Finally, the nation has worked out what

as a blueprint for cooperation between

recognised as essential services because

we do and it’s fantastic.”

operators and the regulator.

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“There is widespread agreement that

governments we should leverage the

counting time is not an effective measure

systems you already have in place.

of managing fatigue, as fatigue is unique

“We support the model we developed

to individuals,” said Petroccitto.

for Electronic Work Diaries – whereby the

“We know that to properly manage

regulator sets the performance standards,

fatigue safety risks we need to collectively

not the type of technology, and we enable

manage individual driver fatigue relating to

the market to meet the standard.”

fitness to drive.

Petroccitto said the NHVR was also

“One of the key tools in helping to

using technology to support its modern,

manage individual driver fatigue is Fatigue

intelligence-led approach to regulation.

Distraction Detection Technology.

He said key regulatory services for access,

“We know the benefits of this technology

accreditation and vehicle standards had

and its ability to contribute to saving lives

already been transitioned to the NHVR’s

by alerting drivers to incidents before they

online portal – with Performance-Based

occur.

Standards (PBS) services to follow.

“We want to foster this life-saving

The NHVR has also centralised all of its

technology, which is why we are launching

safety and compliance data in a state-of-

a pilot of this technology to understand

the-art Safety and Compliance Regulatory

how it can be recognised in a regulatory

Platform.

framework.

This information is now easily accessible

“The pilot starts in May with a small and

to the NHVR’s roadside officers through a

contained group of operators and we

new tablet-based system developed with

are hoping to expand the pilot to more

Motorola – the Regulatory Compliance

operators in November.

Mobility Solution (RCMS).

“We think this is the right approach to

Petroccitto said the new RCMS had cut the

take with technology – a partnership

length of a typical intercept by 15 minutes.

model whereby the interested parties work

“The RCMS allows our officers to make

together to understand the benefits for

better, more informed decisions in a

everyone.

“It’s also important that the legislation is

more efficient way – to target the greatest safety risks,” said Petroccitto. “This means

neutral with respect to technology.

the NHVR has less impact on low-risk

“You have made a significant investment

operators, with fewer and shorter intercepts

in technology solutions to meet your

to let you get on with doing business –

individual business needs and as

which is the way it should be.”

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Tieman PBS 20m B-double and roll coupled seven-axle dog trailer.

Inland Petroleum choose to innovate with Tieman ONE OF THE PASSIONS OF INLAND PETROLEUM HAS BEEN ITS TRUCK AND TANKER FLEET. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TIEMAN, THE INDEPENDENT FUEL COMPANY IS DELIVERING NEW PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS GAME CHANGING TANKER EFFICIENCIES WITH INCREASED SAFETY. Inland Petroleum owner, Paul McCallum,

Dubbo, in 1991,” Paul says. “In 1996 I

their depot facility at 109 Erskine Street

and his son, Drew, are passionate about

acquired Maher’s Petroleum Depot and

Dubbo,” Paul says. “Shell had a depot

fuel and have a long history of providing

business in Gunnedah. In 2002 I decided

without a business, and I had a business

fuel and lubricant solutions across central

to bring both companies under one banner

without a depot.”

and western New South Wales. In 1986

and Inland Petroleum was formed.”

The companies head office is based in

Paul established Fosters Petroleum in

Inland Petroleum continued to grow and in

Dubbo and now has four depot facilities

Dubbo.

2010 a unique opportunity arose.

each in Dubbo, Gilgandra, Gunnedah and

“I purchased my first petrol station in West

“I was approached by Shell to purchase

Condobolin and 10 retail sites strategically situated across western and north western NSW. Inland Petroleum is always looking for its next expansion opportunity, as growing is a crucial part of building a complete service network for their customers A number of first-to-market PerformanceBased Standards (PBS) combinations have recently been designed and built by Tieman specifically for Inland Petroleum.

None more important than the Tieman 26m ‘Tank Train’ A-double. Operating from Newcastle to Dubbo at higher mass,

Tieman PBS roll coupled 26m `Tank Train`.

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the patent applied Tieman turntable/

94kl diesel payload.

mine sites west of Dubbo. Again, with

our company to grow whilst critically

safety front of mind, Tieman incorporate

setting a new industry benchmark in

its patented turntable / drawbar coupling

safety.”

design to guarantee best tracking and roll stability on undulating country roads.

“We have a tremendous future in western drawbar coupling is offering the highest

and north western NSW,” Paul says.

safety for their drivers while achieving an

“Partnering with Tieman is giving us an

extra 11,000 litres of diesel every load

efficiency edge that will continue to allow

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

over conventional B-double combinations.

Being within 26m overall length means the combination can travel at 100km/h which on long distances assists in managing return to base driver fatigue hours.

Tieman have engineered its unique drawbar to incorporate a skid plate and kingpin which is connected to a rear of tanker mounted greaseless turntable in lieu of the conventional tow eye connected to Ringfeder.

Roads in regional NSW can be very undulating and the varying road surface cambers around sweeping bends can test the very best of drivers at speed. Any tanker rollover can be catastrophic, so minimising risk for drivers is why Paul has chosen the Tieman proprietary design.

“Driver feedback saying they handle and track like a B-double gives great peace of mind to me as a business owner, knowing we have given our drivers the absolute safest tanker equipment to operate,” Paul says.

Another new Tieman PBS configuration for Inland is a 36.5m PBS 20m B-double and seven-axle dog trailer. The 20m PBS B-double operates from Sydney fuel terminals over the Blue Mountains to the company’s Dubbo depot where it then connects to the seven-axle dog trailer and delivers game changing volumes of approximately 94,000 litres of diesel to

L-R: Paul and Drew McCallum.

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Next level innovation THE TALENTED TEAM AT TUFF TRAILERS HAS BEEN HARD AT IT PRODUCING TWO QUITE DIFFERENT NICHE TRAILERS FOR TWO SUCCESSFUL FAMILY BUSINESSES. COLPAK HAS RECEIVED A 7X8 STEERABLE LOW LOADER COMPLETE WITH A 3X8 CLIP. P&S HAUL-EM PICKED UP A NEW 4X4 EXTENDABLE STEERABLE LOW LOADER WITH A 11.4M LOWER DECK THAT TELESCOPES TO A WHOPPING 20M. When it comes to building bespoke trailers

the Tuff team because you can chuck ideas

and Knorr-Bremse EBS braking and is

featuring the highest standards of quality

at them and they will work out a way to

constructed with superior SSAB Swedish

and innovation, Tuff Trailers is right up

incorporate them into the build.”

high-grade steel,” Col says.

there.

Col mentions that he’s found the resale

“We do everything from 0 to 150 tonnes

The company was founded by Denis and

value of Tuff trailers to be second to none,

in weight so this new unit will complement

Nicole Di Pasquale in 1994 and has since

due to the high-quality innovative designs

the rest of the fleet in enabling us to offer

built a solid reputation for supplying trailers

that are custom built to go the distance

a complete transport solution to our clients

that suit the individual needs of customers

under harsh Australian conditions.

– whether big or small.”

like Colin Pakai who owns Brisbane-based

He praises the Tuff/ Tridec command

Peter Martignago, Managing Director of

heavy haulage specialist Colpak Logistics.

steering system which is fitted to his three

P&S Haul-em, recently took delivery of a

Col has been buying Tuff trailers since

newest Tuff trailers including his latest – a

unique 4x4 Extendable Low Loader with

2006 and has now purchased more than

7x8 Steerable Low Loader which comes

powered steering which is active full-time

two dozen Tuff units for his fleet. He says

with an added 3x8 Clip that converts it to

in forward and reverse. The trailer consists

the ability of Tuff to build trailers exactly

a 10x8.

of independent hydraulic suspension, as

how he wants them is the primary reason

“A major advantage with this unit is that it

well as a lower deck that stretches from

he continues to buy them.

closes to 3.1 metres wide which allows us

11.4m out to 20m.

“Every one of our trailers is specialty built

to travel at night in Queensland – this was

Based at Penrith in western Sydney, Peter

and every unit has improvements over the

a big advantage for us because it enables

says most of his trailers are Tuff because

previous units,” Col says.

us to get the edge over our competitors.

when he orders them he always gets

“That’s why I like dealing with Denis and

It also comes with BPW ECO Plus axles

exactly what he needs to suit his individual

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requirements.

Bringing Peter’s Tuff trailer tally to 18 – with the first one having joined the fleet over 20 years ago – the latest unit is a no holds barred version that ups the ante considerably compared with previous units he’s bought.

Trailer Magazine visited Tuff Trailers’ premises at Crestmead (Brisbane) the day Peter picked up his new unit and was highly impressed with the level of technology that had gone into the product,

“It turns on a dime.” Peter Martignago is super impressed with the Tuff/ Tridec full-time powered steering and independent suspension on his new drop-deck Extendable.

along with the quality of the finish.

Indeed, the smooth steering action of the trailer was a sight to behold as each wheel responded instantly to the slightest change in direction of the prime mover when

Colpak’s Tuff 7x8 Steerable Low Loader has a closed width of 3.1m, allowing it to travel at night in Queensland.

turning. It looked as though someone was turning an invisible steering wheel for each trailer wheel – so precise was the action.

Similarly impressive was the operation of the MacPherson Strut-style independent hydraulic suspension that Trailer Magazine was able to witness firsthand via GoPro footage. On its maiden voyage the video footage showed how each axle unit soaks up minor road variations with very little movement transferred to the trailer frame. In fact, the components looked and behaved in a remarkably similar fashion to those of the front suspension and steering on a modern car.

Following his first trip with the trailer from Brisbane to Sydney, Peter says he was blown away by how closely the trailer tracked with the prime mover during turns

like this before. But once you get used to

and how well it tracked behind the prime

it there is nothing else that compares – it

mover on the highway.

turns on a dime.”

“It steers so well that I had to stop myself

Peter says another significant advantage

from oversteering – around roundabouts it

of this trailer and the tri-drive Kenworth

takes heaps less room than a conventional

combination is that it can carry a 38-tonne

trailer,” he says.

payload without needing a dolly, thus

“At the roundabout at Heatherbrae on

significantly reducing running costs.

the way down from Brisbane I just stayed

All in all, the latest units bought by Peter

completely in the left lane and it steered

Martignago and Colin Pakai are two fine

around beautifully with about one foot of

examples of the Tuff Trailers philosophy

Fast Fact

clearance between the trailer wheels and

of designing and building trailers that are

Different operators, similar

the kerb.”

completely outside the box in terms of

expectations. Colin Pakai and Peter

Similarly, when backing Peter says he was

form and function.

Martignago are loyal, long-term Tuff

amazed how much less room it needs to reverse at a right angle into a space.

“It turns so quick that when I went to load it took me three goes to get into the shed.

That’s only because I haven’t had a trailer

Contact Tuff Trailers 36-42 Magnesium Drive Crestmead Queensland 4132 Ph: (07) 3803 0232 Web: www.tufftrailers.com.au

Trailers customers who believe in the value of having top-shelf trailers built and equipped exactly to their individual requirements.

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Another first for Black Mount and Tieman FINDING THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO CART SPRING WATER HAS UNDERPINNED BLACK MOUNT’S DECISION TO PARTNER WITH TIEMAN AGAIN ON NEW PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS 30M A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS. Established in 1988, Black Mount is a

Gold Coast), South Australia and Western

water processing plants in Western Sydney.

proud Australian owned family business.

Australia (Perth).

For best access and swept path each

With depots located throughout Australia,

Tieman was first to introduce the

combination is fitted with a steer axle on

the fleet comprises more than 35 tanker

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

each axle group. Tieman’s point mounted

combinations, including purpose-built

26m s/s water tri tandem tri A-double

ringed design ensures the absolute best

tankers with the capability to deliver from

combination with Black Mount in 2017.

payload is achieved. The chassis less

28,000 litres to 60,000 litres. A pristine

And now another first for the Tieman /

design allows easy maintenance and visual

fleet of mainly Tieman stainless steel,

Black Mount partnership with the first 30m

food grade water tankers have become

water tri tandem tri A-double combination

inspections to be carried out.

Tieman manufactures all of its liquid tankers

their trademark reflecting the quality of

maximising payloads at 85.5 tonnes Gross

in Australia – their built-in quality reflects

their naturally pure spring water. Black

Combination Mass (GCM).

the Black Mount image with the partnership

Mount’s spring water sources are located

The 30m combinations deliver a water

throughout Australia, in Victoria, New

payload of up to 60,000 litres from water

now extending more than three decades.

Innovation continues to drive the Tieman

South Wales, Queensland (Brisbane /

sources north and south of Sydney to

tanker business and with the increasing

Tieman PBS 30m S/S Water A Double.

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L-R Michael McCarthy COO, Tim Carey Director.

uptake of PBS across Australia, new

bitumen, fuel, waste oil, molasses or dry

configurations with game changing payload

bulk products, Tieman is leading the tanker

gains is seeing strong investment with Tieman across the many industry sectors it

industry in PBS innovation.

It’s easy to follow these innovations via

services. Whether it’s carrying milk, wine,

Tieman’s official Facebook and Instagram

water, other food grade products, chemical,

accounts.

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

Unloading 60,000 litres of water payload.

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A future-proof approach CTR HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A BULK ORDER OF ICELINER FREEZER VANS FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA TO BOLSTER ITS THERMALLY EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION FLEET. UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR THE MOVEMENT OF ESSENTIAL GOODS ACROSS NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND DEMANDS THE BEST IN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY. Trailer rental firm, CTR, is based in

a spike in demand for local distribution

Dandenong South and has, over the years,

equipment as a direct result of people

since its founding in 2002, supported major

opting to enjoy meals at home rather than

trucking outfits including Toll, Camerons,

dining in restaurants. You could say we’ve

Coles and Woolworths with their refrigerated

hit a bit of a purple patch in light of these

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transport requirements.

unprecedented highs with supplying more

CTR, like many transport companies,

Peter Dinicol, CTR founder and Managing

and more refrigerated transport equipment to

recognise the benefits they can gain

Director, says the business has flourished

those companies engaged in essential services

by choosing solid Australian built

on word of mouth alone and has also

work.”

trailers that have been designed

experienced a steady rise in support due to

A new contract involving the cartage of dairy

specifically for Australian conditions

these more recent Covid times.

products – bulk milk, cream and custard –

and are supported by a network of

“Peoples’ eating and social habits have well

throughout country New South Wales and

local branches.

and truly changed due to the lockdowns

regional Queensland demanded robust,

in the past year,” he says. “We have seen

reliable and thermally efficient freezer vans so

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Fast Fact Vawdrey’s specialised freezer van design is manufactured and assembled at Vawdrey Australia’s Dandenong South plant, offering fleet operators greater flexibility in specifications along with faster turnaround times.

Peter turned to longstanding trailer supplier and partner, Vawdrey Australia.

“Vawdrey have made leaps and bounds in their product development and we are already seeing the advantages,” Peter says.

“The latest freezer vans from Vawdrey are fitted with Thermo King Advancer trailer refrigeration units and are the first of their

Andy Dinicol – son of CTR founder and Managing Director, Peter Dinicol – and Vawdrey Account Manager, Brett Smith.

kind to run in Australia. “These Iceliners need to hold their temperature, especially

A full-length lightweight steel chassis,

laminated fibreglass internal joins provide a

when operating in the warmer climate of

according to Vawdrey, gives the trailer

stronger, leak proof and more efficient body.

Queensland, and the good news is they are

the added strength and durability that

Peter has worked with Vawdrey since

practically over spec’d for their intended

is necessary for heavy duty applications

the mid-2000s and has maintained that

freight tasks. Normally, these units only need

without adversely affecting payload capacity.

professional relationship for many reasons.

to operate at ambient temps or up to -2°C

Vawdrey’s refrigerated trailer design

“Vawdrey are great people,” he says. “As

however, these vans are rated for at least

constantly seek new materials, designs

a family-owned operation that cares for its

-18°C thanks to the quality of the build and

and manufacturing processes that not only

customers I know that if I have a question or

insulation of the panel walls.”

improve thermal efficiencies but also provide

need to sort something out I can give Paul

The Vawdrey freezer vans are so thermally

a robust product with low tare weight.

Vawdrey a call at any time on any day and

efficient that Peter is also happy to report

Other Iceliner features that come as standard

he’ll pick up the phone. From time to time

there is significantly less fuel burn from the

include full width skid plate and lead in plates

I also rely on Vawdrey’s dealer knowledge

fridge. “It’s better for the economy, ensures

as well as cross member end cap side rails

and engineering experience to determine

extended service lifetime and minimises fuel

in one piece that provides a stronger join

the best fit for the fleets we support – in

spend.”

between the trailer walls and the floor. Also,

fact, this recent freezer van order came to fruition because of their attention to detail and commitment to providing the most thermally efficient and suitable road transport equipment. Overall, the freezer vans are well spec’d for now as well as for future jobs. We will continue to see the benefits of investing in Vawdrey Iceliners for years to come.”

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

FOYER 131 This Vawdrey Iceliner is ready to hit the road.

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A new era of national expansion REDARC ELECTRONICS – ESTABLISHED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA MORE THAN 40 YEARS AGO – IS POISED TO SHOWCASE ITS LATEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR THE HEAVY VEHICLE INDUSTRY AT THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW. REDARC’s trailer lighting reducer revolutionised the way trucks with 24-volt systems converted down to 12-volt. Today, its range has grown to include electronic voltage converters, gauges, 12-volt lithium batteries, power supplies, vehicle lighting controls, timers, relays and alarms and DC-DC battery chargers. The company’s safety products include trailer braking, the Roll Over Sensor and the Battery Master Isolation Switch.

REDARC has continued to expand with new brands, locations and a growing workforce.

Five years ago, Hummingbird Electronics was added to the REDARC stable with a portfolio including audio-visual alarms, GPS trip

REDARC manufactures and tests its products in-house.

meters and odometers, speedos and speed switches. In 2019, the company launched

their world-class products. The new

started from working with truck, trailer

REDARC Defence Systems and in 2020

location complements REDARC’s Advanced

and bus manufacturers, and we are always

founded the REDARC Corporation in the US.

Electronics Manufacturing Facility in South

engaged with evolving technology in the

Heralding a new era of national expansion,

Australia and its branch at the Aerospace

heavy vehicle industry,” he says. “Our

REDARC also recently opened a new office

Centre in Williamtown, New South Wales.

REDARC industrial products, coupled with

in Victoria at the Auto Innovation Centre

Mining and Industrial Sales Manager, Scott

Hummingbird’s sensing and monitoring

(AIC), Mulgrave, Melbourne. The AIC is a

Montgomery, will be attending this year’s

capability, places us in a position to create

state-of-the-art facility assisting Australian

Brisbane Truck Show.“REDARC is proudly

unique commercial solutions, and we look

manufacturers in continuing to develop

Australian owned with a heritage that

forward to the engagements we’ll have at the truck show.”

The group will have a range of products on display including Hummingbird’s Audio Alert System that’s changing the way warnings, cautions and alarms are communicated to operators through customisable verbal alerts.

They’ll also feature the next generation REDARC Battery Master Isolation Switch that meets the latest Australian Dangerous Goods Standards.

REDARC will be at stand number 323 in the Plaza.

Contact REDARC Electronics 23 Brodie Road (North) Lonsdale SA 5160 Ph: 08 8322 4848 Web: www.redarc.com.au

The Semi-Anechoic Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Chamber is a multi-functional EMC test facility.

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Efficiency and versatility for bulk operators INVESTING IN THE RIGHT TRAILER FOR THE OPERATION CAN ENSURE BOTH PROFITABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY ACCORDING TO KEITH WALKING FLOOR® AUSTRALIA. Zyggy Reinoga of KEITH WALKING

in unloading locations, allowing them to

recommended for those uses can cause the

FLOOR Australia says employee safety

discharge loads inside buildings if necessary.

slats to wear at a faster rate. It is best to

and the tightening labour market are key

For many bulk operators, the access to a

choose flooring designed for the material

considerations when operators choose to

variety of floor slat profiles is also important

being unloaded or go with a solid, general

outfit their fleet with WALKING FLOOR® trailers.

according to Reinoga.

application floor slat.”

“Many KEITH customers use several

Bulky materials, such as municipal solid

“Moving floor systems allow the material to

different flooring types in their trailers,” he

waste, do not usually need clean out

be loaded and unloaded without the need

says. “Trailers unloading compost or wood

systems because the floor’s friction easily

for hands-on labour,” he says. “Worker

carries the load out of the trailer. Super fine

safety is a major concern and companies are

products typically have standard aluminium flooring, where V-FLOOR® slats are used for

looking for technology that helps support

the MSW and C&D materials.”

a safer, more productive environment for

Factors such as material abrasion, how

out tarp. KEITH offers its CleenSweep® tarp system as an optional accessory to its

employees.”

the trailer will be loaded and if the trailer

WALKING FLOOR® unloader.

The horizontal unloading of a moving floor

flooring needs to support forklift traffic

Used in conjunction with the WALKING

trailer not only prevents it from toppling

should be considered when choosing the

FLOOR® system, the CleenSweep® tarp

like a tipping trailer, but it also eliminates

flooring type. “Operators need to match

sweeps out the residual material as the

the risk of hitting overhead power cables

the flooring with the material,” Zyggy

trailer unloads. It eliminates brooms and

or trees during the unloading process. This

says. “Unloading very abrasive materials

manual tarps, reducing the risk associated

offers operators much needed flexibility

like gravel or top loading a floor that isn’t

with drivers entering the trailer.

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materials can often benefit from a clean

It is best to choose flooring designed for the material being unloaded or go with a solid, general.

“Keeping personnel out of the back of the trailer is always preferable,” Zyggy says.

“The risk of being buried by material, falls and knee and back injuries are all increased when drivers are getting in and out of the trailers.”

The tarp is attached to a winch system, where it extends down the inside of the trailer. The load rests on the bottom of

Trailers equipped with moving floors offer several advantages to bulk operators, including fast unloading and the ability to unload at nearly any location.

the tarp and as the WALKING FLOOR® system unloads the trailer, the weight of

Zyggy adds that the company has a

the material pulls the tarp along the floor

long relationship with the transportation

cleaning it as it goes. Once the unloading is complete, the CleenSweep® tarp is retracted

industry. Operators began using WALKING FLOOR® trailers in the early 1980s. “We

with the push of a button.

are very familiar with the challenges faced

WALKING FLOOR® technology offers various

by transport professionals and design

material handling solutions, depending on

our products not only for durability, but

the product and situation.

dependability as well.”

Contact Keith Walking Floor Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

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Krueger earns loyalty with Road Friendly Suspension IN ADDITION TO DELIVERING HARD WEARING TRAILERS WITH EXCELLENT RESALE VALUE, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT IS ALSO COMMITTED TO THE CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY OF ITS AUSTRALIAN-DESIGNED AND COMPANY OWNED ROAD FRIENDLY SUSPENSION. UPTAKE FOR THIS COMPLETE PACKAGE IS ON THE RISE AS MORE CARRIERS REALISE THE PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY GAINS. John Krueger, Managing Director and

Friendly Suspension (RFS) entered the

for their suspension systems,” John says.

founder of Krueger Transport Equipment,

market. Today, there are more than 12,000

“Also, there was no certainty that they’d be

committed to developing his own trailer

RFS units in service.

around in the next 15-20 years to provide

suspension system almost 30 years ago.

“I wanted trailer suspension that I could

the level of support that we expect as

Such an endeavour is almost completely

use all the time,” John says. “It was a

standard.”

unheard of yet despite the challenges of

risky move in those early days – as a trailer

Many of these third-party suspension

continuous development and locking step

builder – to make your own suspension.”

options, according to John, were awkward

with the latest advances in truck and trailer

He was frustrated with not being able to

to work with, difficult to mount and could

technology, John is adamant that he has

source reliable suspension products and

take upwards of 12 hours to perform a

an obligation to the product, and to his

wanted a fantastic product that he could

wheel alignment due to a lack of innovative

customers – large and small – including

take ownership of rather than become yet

features to streamline the task.

the likes of Linfox. From the outset, he

another trailer builder that purchases at the

“It was as though you needed to mould

has only accepted componentry made by

mercy of fly-by-night agents.

each chassis around the suspension

companies with a reputation for quality

“Our experience with these agents,

kit because they came in weird, often

because Australia’s trucking industry

particularly those from abroad, was that

inconsistent sizes,” John says. “So, with the

deserves the best. Thus, Krueger’s Road

they offered virtually no service or backup

support of the Krueger engineering team, I designed my own trailer suspension model that enabled the standardisation of a trailer

Disc Brake Axle.

chassis rather than having to constantly alter our designs to accommodate these different suspension models.”

Working with odd sized suspension was bad enough let alone having to weld on additional plates which were often either too wide or too narrow to weld properly.

Krueger’s in-house suspension proved to be superior on this front, too, as his team were able to weld direct to the bottom flange to prevent structural cracks and there was also a substantial difference in tare weight as additional plates were not required to mount them.

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These design considerations lead to the

available across all models and there are also

as long as it takes.”

development of a standard range of chassis

other various options available including lift

Linfox’s latest order comprises 300 Krueger

and suspensions that, for the team at

axles, heavy duty models and even capacity

units all fitted with RFS.

Krueger, simply worked every time.

for disc brakes.

“Krueger backs its RFS with a one-million-

Krueger celebrated a breakthrough

John has also established supply chains with

kilometre bearing warranty which

moment when it made a critical change to

best-in-world suppliers for parabolic springs.

gives us piece of mind about the

the front hanger that brought the wheel

RFS is certified as per Australian Design

investment,” Ray says. “These trailers are

alignment process down from 12 hours to

Rules (ADR) – designed and manufactured

reliable and durable which is the perfect

just one.

“As an innovator of trailers as well as

for Australian conditions and rigorous use.

combination for exceptional linehaul

Krueger Transport Equipment also has a

performance.”

suspensions, we carry a lot of responsibility,”

dedicated online spare parts division and its

John says – adding that he continues to

own workshops which are ideal for optimal

persist regardless of the financial pressure

aftersales support.

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in research and development because,

“Simply drive in and get it sorted,” John

Krueger’s RFS is a success story for the

again, he has an obligation to deliver a

says. “There’s no fuss with us. Generally

Australian road industry with more

product that will best support the industry.

speaking, if a half-a-million-dollar rig came

than 12,000 units of the Australian

“I regularly meet with good engineering

in, subject to what the problem is, we do

designed suspension in use.

people and hold lengthy discussions on

our best to get the truck back on the road

It is not only available on Krueger

how to refine our own suspension systems.

as soon as possible. That’s the advantage

transport equipment but is also

Designs are generally reviewed every three-

of specifying our suspension and trailing

available to be specified on equipment

to-four years however we are upgrading all

equipment. We look after our customers.”

manufactured by alternative trailer

of the time as we find loads are generally

Linfox President of Fleet & Procurement, Ray

builders.

getting heavier. Our system has the flexibility

Gamble, can attest to this, having worked

to fit upmarket axles and hubs featuring

with the team at Krueger for more than 25

preset bearings with lubricant that can be

years.

guaranteed for one million kilometres and

“We were among the first in the industry

reduced service intervals.”

to trial RFS,” Ray says. “We have since

The latest changes to RFS include better

specified it as standard for our Krueger

axle saddles that make the connection

trailers acquisitions and have experienced

more bulletproof and bolt-on shocker bolt

virtually no warranty issues. On the rare

for ease of maintenance. Firestone airbags

occasion something goes wrong it goes into

come as standard, shock absorbers are

a Krueger workshop and is only in there for

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

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No more polishing alloy wheels SUPERCHROME WHEELS TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF KEEPING TRUCKS AND TRAILERS LOOKING SHINY. This year Superchrome Pty Ltd celebrates 25

The reason for this increasing demand

gurney the wheels and rig, the dirt is

years of chroming steel wheels and 20 years

for the Superchrome wheels is the

removed and that shiny rig is ready to go.

of chroming alloy wheels for trucks and

growing awareness of the advantages the

Stubborn stains may need a suds brush and

trailers.

Superchrome wheels provide for trucks and

gurney. Also, the hard Superchrome surface

Increasing numbers of trailer owners

trailers. These advantages are a combination

increases the life of the wheels by reducing

are converting their existing trailers to

of presentation, image and long-term labour

wear and sand blasting.

Superchrome wheels as well as specifying

and cost savings.

The added bonus to having Superchrome

Superchrome wheels for their new

The Superchrome wheels do not need

wheels is the increased amount of leisure

purchases.

polishing. So, cleaning is a breeze, just

and family time available to drivers who are responsible for the presentation of their rigs.

Superchrome has invested over one million dollars in research and development over the years to perfect this revolutionary process offering a ‘world first’ – Seven Year Chrome Warranty.

Superchrome has upgraded its production facilities in 2021 for a third time and this combined with operating two production shifts will ensure the increasing demand for their Superchrome wheels is met.

Superchrome makes its wheels easy to purchase by providing them to customers by direct shipment to all locations in Australia.

Trailer manufacturers purchase new Superchrome wheels or send alloy wheels

Fleet presentation is easier with Superchrome.

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to be chromed and returned to them, to be placed on their new trailers.

Superchrome supplies industry with alloy wheels for trucks and trailers.

polished alloy wheels off the new truck

Contact

are returned to Superchrome as exchange,

Superchrome 93 Malta St Fairfield East NSW 2165 Ph: 02 9060 1610

therefore, the chroming process is the only additional cost.

The wheels are also provided to truck

Superchrome says that it continues to

dealerships on an exchange basis. That

demonstrate a profound commitment to an

is, a chrome set of wheels is sent to the

industry that is also a livelihood by ensuring

dealerships for the new truck and the new

all orders are delivered on time.

PLAZA 240 SEE US AT THE TRUCK SHOW. BOOTH 323 PLAZA.

For over 40 years REDARC have designed, developed and manufactured Australian made products for the heavy vehicle industry. We work closely with truck, trailer and bus OEMs to create solutions that deliver power, safety and performance.

Talk to us about electronic voltage converters, power supplies, battery chargers and trailer braking products.

The next generation Battery Master Isolation Switch that meets the latest DG Standards will also be on display.

See you there.

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BARTLETT EQUIPMENT 2021

Bartlett provides a range of towing solutions for heavy vehicles.

75 years young THIRD GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS, BARTLETT EQUIPMENT, REFLECTS ON ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A TRAILER BUILDER AND HOW IT BECAME A LEADING SPECIALIST PROVIDER OF INTEGRATED TOWING SOLUTIONS. May 9, 2021, marks 75 years since

decades later.

for Trucks designed to suit virtually all

Norm Bartlett set up his engineering and

Through the decades, a breadth of

trailer coupling types, Bartlett Ball trailer

fabrication business in Caulfield, Victoria.

knowledge has been acquired relating

couplings, and the Bare Knuckle safety

Using his design talents, metal working and

to heavy truck and trailer towing,

chain system to protect against accidental

electric welding qualifications, he designed

this knowledge underpins the design

trailer separation. All products are designed

and built a unique range of trailers for the

philosophies behind the modern range of

to meet the requirements of ADR 62 and to

Australian agricultural and road transport

Bartlett products.

operate in all conditions on a wide range of

sectors. A reputation was quickly gained for his innovative, high quality products.

Through the 1960s into the late 1980s, Bartlett designed and manufactured load sharing suspensions for Bartlett semi-trailers and later versions of these suspensions were adapted into truck lazy axle conversions on most truck makes and models of the time.

Knowing how much a vehicle can tow or how to correctly distribute loads on trailers are some of the daily tasks, while a sound knowledge of the National Heavy Vehicle Law, Chain of Responsibility and safe work practices are also critical to successful operations.

The early 1960s also saw the development of the renowned Bartlett Ball trailer

Bartlett manufactures industry leading

heavy vehicle towing combinations.

couplings a range that continues to excel

equipment solutions such as their

In addition to leading equipment solutions,

in tough Australian conditions nearly six

professionally engineered Towbars

Bartlett also provides comprehensive

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BARTLETT EQUIPMENT 2021 ©

Typical Bartlett towbar kit as consigned – Model BT1404A kit shown.

supporting information with every towbar

experience, but that does not mean that

and vehicle outfitters can be assured that

to assist with the successful management

the company is not evolving. Bartlett is a

of fleets. Detailed charts explaining

growing, diverse, and innovative enterprise,

they are meeting their legal obligations.”

Find out more about Bartlett’s history

maximum safe loading and how to

which is why the management team and

and future at the May 2021 Brisbane

correctly distribute loads on trailers are

staff members describe themselves as ‘75

International Truck Show held at the

provided with the towbar rating plates on

years young’.

Brisbane Convention Centre. Plaza 327.

application.

Representing the Bartlett third generation,

“Today, we are still a proudly family run

Allan is committed to continuing the

operation and therefore we wish to

company’s legacy of innovation, with a

celebrate the past, present and future of

strong focus on the brand’s flagship range

our company’s achievements, together with

of towbars and allied towing solutions.

all those who have worked for us or been a

“Our integrated towing solutions are

Bartlett customer during this time,” Bartlett

unique and represent world best practice,

Managing Director, Allan Bartlett says.

bringing safety and compliance to the

Bartlett has built its business on a

forefront, so that transport operators, truck

foundation of customer trust, quality, and

dealers, equipment suppliers, body builders

Contact Bartlett Equipment 6 Abbott Rd Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 1300 123 284 Web: www.bartlett-equip.com.au

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BARTLETT EQUIPMENT 2021

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Bartlett trailer delivered to a happy customer – 1950s.

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Rising to the occasion BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT EPITOMISES EXCELLENCE IN THE DESIGN, DELIVERY AND APPLICATION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS TIPPERS AND DOG TRAILERS. In the quest for maximised payload capacities, BTE well and truly delivers. Over the years, the trailer builder has worked with fleets to overcome productivity and

A tip-over-axle A-double built by BTE Toowoomba.

efficiency challenges through the design and manufacture of quality Performance-Based

Victoria’s High Productivity Vehicle (HPV)

Transport owner, Kel Baxter says – adding

Standards (PBS) equipment.

network which requires a minimum of 5.2

that the Gross Combination Mass (GCM)

One of many outstanding examples is the

metres between each axle group, along with

limit of the A-double is 85 tonnes.

PBS aluminium tip-over-axle (TOA) A-double

an overall length of 30 metres.

This phenomenal payload capacity was

combination that the team in BTE team in

“We were looking for a big increase in

achieved thanks to the step or drop-deck

Toowoomba built for Kelvin Baxter Transport

payload capacity in Victoria, going from

design which maximises payload volume,

at Berrigan in southern New South Wales.

42 to 44 tonnes on a B-double to 58 to

with the high sides enabling low-density

The combination was tailored to comply with

60 tonnes on the A-double,” Kel Baxter

products the company carries like soymeal and cottonseed to be loaded to the top

BTE aluminium chassis tipper.

while the higher-density products like wheat or fertiliser may only be loaded halfway up the sides to ensure the correct axle weights.

As for build quality of the BTE A-double, Baxter is impressed by the attention to detail in the build. He has known BTE Operations Manager, Scott Arnold, for quite a few years – back to when he was working for other trailer manufacturers – and believes he really knows his stuff when it comes to building top-quality trailers.

“Scott and his wife Marlene are a great team and are doing a magnificent job of running the BTE Toowoomba operation,” Baxter says. “I was very pleased to visit the premises when I picked up the new A-double combination.”

Lifting farm productivity with aluminium chassis tipper Meanwhile, the farming operation of Peter and Tracy Kruger have reaped the rewards of a one-tonne payload advantage following

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their investment in a BTE aluminium chassis

you’re tipping off in the paddock,” he says.

tipper.

“With a TOA unit if the wheels happen to

Based at Croxton East in western Victoria,

sink on one side due to soft ground it could

the Krugers bought the new BTE unit to

end up on its side; whereas the chassis tipper

replace an 18-year-old steel tipper.

has the extra two axles on the ground to

A visit to the Wimmera Machinery Field

keep it stable in these situations.”

Days at Horsham in March last year gave

While conceding it was a big investment,

Peter and Tracey their first look at the BTE

Kruger says having their own equipment was

products. They liked what they saw and are

vital to ensure a smooth workflow on the

now pleased to be the proud owners of a

farm.

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brand new BTE aluminium chassis tipper.

“It’s handy having our own gear so that

Quarry and landscape supply

Peter Kruger says the trailer will be mainly

when we want to shift a load we just do it,

companies such as Burdett’s depend

used to haul grain including wheat, canola

rather than relying on a contractor to turn

on the quality and reliability of

and barley as well as fertiliser, lime and

up at the right time, or sometimes not turn

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

gypsum to and from the farm, with the

up at all,” he says. “We work in with my

approved BTE trailers and bodies to

lighter tare weight providing a useful

brother on a neighbouring farm at harvest

keep its transport operation running

payload gain. It will travel close to 70,000km

time – he owns the header and harvests for

smoothly and profitably.

annually.

us and we cart his grain, which works really

As for choosing the chassis tipper design

well.”

over the TOA, Kruger says the added stability

operating under PBS.

of all wheels remaining on the ground when

Tracking true with high productivity

Built at BTE’s Toowoomba branch, the light

tipping was preferable for farm work.

vehicles

tare weight of the combination along with

“We cart a bit of lime and gypsum and

Toowoomba-based grain transporting outfit,

the tri-axle dolly enables a payload capacity

sometimes it gets a bit hairy if the product

Arrow Logistics, has also enjoyed the gains

of around 56 tonnes under PBS with

gets caught up in the front corners when

that come with using a BTE A-double tipper

deliveries to the Port of Brisbane. West of the Great Dividing Range a payload of over 60 tonnes is achievable.

According to Arrow Logistics Director, Ian Forster, BTE was chosen to build the new combination due to its expertise in constructing trailers that are durable and light, along with its nearby location to Arrow’s depot “We needed to maximise our payload capacities to ensure the viability of the business,” Ian says. “Payloads are increasing all the time and it’s necessary to keep up with the times in order to remain competitive. We were pretty keen to give BTE a go because of the company’s close proximity to us and their eagerness to do business with us. The pricing is very competitive and the quality of workmanship is at least as good as any comparable tippers we’ve seen.”

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

Arrow Logistics’ A-double tipper.

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Pressure point EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, SAF-HOLLAND, OFFERS SAF TIRE PILOT – THE LATEST IN TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL. There has been a considerable rise in

SAF TIRE PILOT

implications where road infrastructure is

popularity among fleets when it comes

Fuel consumption and tyre wear are two

damaged over time and discarded, worn

to the uptake of Tyre Pressure Monitoring

of the biggest factors that affect the

tyres are left to harm the environment. Of

Systems (TPMS) and Tyre Pressure Refill

profitability of a road transport business.

course, a more efficient journey will also

Systems (TPRS). The reason is simple,

So, how do you minimise tyre wear and

minimise carbon emissions. Fitting SAF TIRE

there are plenty of benefits associated

maximise fuel efficiency? SAF-Holland has

PILOT to heavy vehicle combinations is a win-

with investing in this technology. Correctly

developed a system to permanently monitor

win for industry and the environment. This

adjusted tyre pressure extends the service

and help maintain consistent tyre pressure,

tyre pressure refill system is available for rigid

life of the tyres, saves fuel, avoids tyre

SAF TIRE PILOT. SAF Holland has been

and steerable axles. It can also be configured

breakdowns and reduces the time required

globally supplying the Tire Pilot brand tyre

for vehicle maintenance. This gives operators

inflation systems for over 10 years starting in

in a multi-weight setup for three-axle trailers.

How much can this equipment generate

financial and technical security. Monitoring

Europe and expanding to Australia in 2016.

in terms of a return on investment? See

and controlling tyre pressure, whether

It is an intelligent assistant for fleets and

the payback calculator: http://tirepilot.

via tyre pressure monitoring or a refill

helps to protect tyres and save fuel in the

system, will become a new standard for

process. As soon as tyre pressure drops,

safholland.com.

SAF Holland has extended the original SAF

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) and

rolling resistance increases which causes tyres

TIRE PILOT with TIRE PILOT PLUS™ SYSTEM

other newly purchased vehicles .

to wear. This can also lead to environmental

developed in the US. Tire Pilot Plus™ not

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only controls pressure through inflation, but also maintains equal pressure across all wheels and features high pressure relief for overinflated tyres.

Looking to the future There are two technologies on the SAF Holland drawing board: SMAR-te Tire Pilot Plus and Tire Pilot Plus with RTS (Real Time Sensing).

SMAR-te Tire Pilot Plus – a significant optional enhancement to the base TPP system that includes an electronic control module with Bluetooth capabilities. This system will automatically adjust tyre pressure setting per the tyre manufacturer’s axle load versus tyre pressure specification. This

SAF TIRE PILOT repair kit.

further enhances tyre life and fuel economy as well as provides a means to signal possible

inspection of critical trailer attributes while

time sensing’ option constantly monitors

over-weight situations before the trailer is

parked. The system can ‘ping’ an un-coupled

individual trailer tyre pressures. If the

put in service.

trailer in the yard and read individual tyre

system detects that a tyre’s pressure has

Tire Pilot Plus with RTS – also based on

pressure, and if a pressure issue is detected

fallen below the threshold setting it will

the TPP system includes battery powered

it automatically identifies the problematic

automatically send an alert notification to

tyre pressure sensors in the air system to

tyre. This saves the fleet manager time

the fleet’s telematics user dashboard, with

further expand the customer’s ability to

and money by not only reducing required

the problematic tyre location pointed out.

monitor trailer tyre pressures, either on the

time for pre-trip inspections, but also by

This feature assists with avoiding expensive

road or when sitting idle at the fleet terminal

identifying an issue in advance and allowing

roadside service calls by providing the ability

yard. The TPP with RTS can communicate

maintenance to be performed before the

to immediately seek service before the

through the fleet’s chosen telemetric supplier

trailer is scheduled for road operation.

situation becomes critical.

to facilitate a pre-trip ‘real-time’ tyre status

While on the road, the TPP with ‘real-

Field trials are in progress and production serialisation is expected Q4 2021.

There are a number of advantages for fleets to invest in these technologies.

Reduced cost, maximised tyre life, optimized safety – to name a few. Starting July 2022, these systems will be mandatory for all new vehicles in Europe. In Australia we still have the option of adopting new technology.

However, tyre pressure monitoring and controlling is becoming more and more accepted by fleets and operators, as well as in PBS applications.

Whatever the future brings, SAF-Holland will be there.

Contact SAF-HOLLAND (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. 115 High St, Melton, VIC, Australia, 3337 Ph (03) 9971 7900 Customer Support: 1300 131 613 Email: marketing@safholland.com.au Web: www.safholland.com.au

Tyre inflation systems for semi-trailers are an effective way to reduce fuel and tyre costs.

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Taking to the wing AS ONE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST SUPPLIERS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, WA LIMESTONE HAS CONSISTENTLY RELIED ON A FLEET OF DRAKE TRAILERS, INCLUDING ITS NEWEST 4X8 SWINGWING, TO HELP SHIFT MACHINERY IN THE MOST EFFICIENT AND PRACTICAL MANNER POSSIBLE. WA Limestone originated back in 1973. It

started delving into trucks in the early to mid

founder Colin Drake returned Michael to the

was founded by brothers Michael and the

1980s,” says WA Limestone Director and son

airport in his SS Commodore and that during

late Renzo Della Bona, deriving its name

of Michael, Steve Della Bona.

the drive, Michael wasn’t sure whether he

from the limestone quarrying and crushing

“We bought a number of Mack R-600 prime

was riding shotgun with Colin Drake or

that helped establish the business in its

movers and hitched them to semi-tippers to

Colin Bond.

formative years.

cart our own materials,” he says.

“My old man reckons he had the wildest

Initially the company’s machinery inventory

Having made the big leap into tippers, it

ride of his life as he was late for his return

was limited to crushers and earthmoving

wasn’t too much longer before the company

flight to Perth and Colin was determined

equipment like loaders and dozers, but as it

owners set their sights on bigger trailing

he wasn’t going to miss it. Testament to

developed trucks and trailers were added to

equipment – specifically a low loader to haul

Colin’s driving skills, and perhaps a lack of

the mix, later including Drake heavy haulage

the rapidly growing flotilla of machinery.

police presence on Brisbane roads that day,

units to carry the variety of machinery.

“We bought a used WA manufactured

they arrived at the airport in record time and

“Over the years as the business grew the

Bosich quad (4x4) float and 2x8 dolly which

Dad made his flight, however, he vowed he

machinery fleet grew in proportion and we

served us well for the next five years,” Steve

would never again ride in a car driven by

says. “By that stage we had outgrown it and

Colin,” Steve says.

were looking to upgrade.”

In addition to treating him to the ride of his

Steve relates that the Drake name had

life, Colin Drake walked Michael through

always been known to the company but

the factory and the build process. He

being located on the other side of the

immediately liked what he saw and decided

country it had been something of an ‘out of

then and there to buy WA Limestone’s first

Fast Fact

sight out of mind’ situation.

Drake 4x8 Swingwing – a trailer that is

Going full circle. Since buying its first

However, that all changed in 1989 when

performing admirably for the company more

Drake trailer – a 4x8 Swingwing – in

Michael jumped on a plane bound for

than three decades on.

1989, WA Limestone has purchased

Brisbane with the express purpose of visiting

After the first Swingwing came a succession

a whole flock of Drakes including

the Drake factory – which at that time was

of Drake floats including a 3x8 and a pair of

the latest unit, which is also a 4x8

located at Rocklea – to see for himself how

4x4 Deck Wideners with matching dollies.

Swingwing.

they were built.

In recent years the company has significantly

Steve tells the story that Drake Trailers’

ramped up its heavy haulage operation,

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purchasing four 100-tonne capacity 4x8 floats and an 8x8 steerable platform trailer that can, with the addition of a 2x8 dolly out front, carry 140 tonnes of payload in WA. This unit also has a three-metre clip without axles that attaches to the rear, increasing the deck length from 18.6m to 21.6m to accommodate longer loads.

Steve says the wide range of Drake trailers the company now operates gives flexibility and diversity to the operation – in effect, covering all bases.

“In WA we can carry 75 tonnes on a 3x8 and 100 tonnes on a 4x8 which pretty much covers most of the loads we carry,” Steve says. “The 3x8 is good for our smaller machinery and is useful to us because we do a lot of work in suburbia where manoeuvrability is paramount.

Drake Group Sales Manager Sam Drake hands over the new 4x8 Swingwing to Steve Della Bona, WA Limestone Director.

“A lot of machines like Cat D9, D10 and D11 dozers weigh between 70 and 105

us, so having the ability to also offer them

excellence in all they do.

tonnes so the Drake trailers we have are

heavy haulage is a useful bolt-on for our

“Drake was also the first manufacturer to

ideally suited to these sorts of weights,”

operation.”

start using high tensile Bisalloy steel for its

he says – adding that in recent times the

Asked about his loyalty to Drake, Steve says

frames which revolutionised the industry

business has evolved to include more heavy

the product is outstandingly reliable and the

thanks to the much lighter tare weight; it

haulage work for clients in addition to the

back-up support is second to none.

also provided the trailers with the ability to

in-house duties.

“We purchased the latest 100-tonners so

“The spare parts availability, support and

flex on uneven ground, which reduced the

service are always top notch and from the

propensity for cracking,” he adds.

we could increase our external work and

time we bought our first Drake to now we

Commenting on the features of his latest

create more of a heavy haulage business,”

have not had any reason to look anywhere

Swingwing, Steve says he specified the

Steve says.

“We have many customers who buy the

else,” Steve says. “I can’t speak more highly

hydraulic adjustable gooseneck and double-

of the product, the people and the approach

acting hydraulic suspension, both of which

limestone, rock and concrete products from

and attitude they have to achieving

make it easy to adjust trailer heights and angles for loading machinery with low ground clearance.

All up, Steve couldn’t be happier with his new Drake Swingwing and the rest of the Drake trailers in the fleet.

“As our customer base and workload have grown over the last three decades, Drake Trailers has been right there beside us, providing the latest technology heavy haulage trailers to suit our needs and, in turn, enabling us to provide the best service to our clients,” he says.

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

Hydraulic gooseneck, double-acting hydraulic suspension and bi-fold ramps allow easy loading of low ground clearance machinery.

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Powerdown launches Enveero RIDE CONTROL COMPONENT MANUFACTURER, POWERDOWN AUSTRALIA, HAS LAUNCHED ENVEERO – AUSTRALIA’S FIRST BIODEGRADABLE, PLANT BASED, ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS, ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOCK ABSORBER FLUID.

The latest shock absorber from Powerdown featuring Enveero.

Powerdown, in its mission to be a socially

the Hills fleet; while another of their tankers,

renewable, non-crude based content greater

responsible brand, has the solution for

running original equipment shocks, were

than 85 per cent.

transport fleets to achieve a greener, more

used as the control subject for the trial. The

The ingredients in Enveero are highly

sustainable future by way of its new and

test vehicle covered a total of 177,170km,

biodegradable measured by its ability to

exclusive shock absorber fluid, Enveero.

through Australia’s hottest summer on record

decompose by naturally occurring bacteria

An Australian first, Enveero provides an

to date. The test shocks were inspected

or other living organisms in the environment.

environmentally conscious solution without

weekly for misting or signs of leaking. Once

Testing has shown that Enveero reaches

the need for compromising on product

the trial concluded the shock absorbers were

biodegradation greater than 60 per cent in

performance. Enveero is a synthesised,

removed and tested on Powerdown’s dyno to

28 days. It can also be recycled in

ultra-high performance, environmentally

compare the original test results for variation

combination with waste mineral oils as well

friendly shock absorber fluid designed and

in performance.

making Enveero an option in closed loop

developed by Powerdown to withstand

Powerdown ensured that Enveero performed

recycling. Currently, approximately 90 per

Australian conditions. With a very high

to their rigorous standards by carrying out a

cent of all oils used in Australia are imported

viscosity index, of 210, Enveero, has excellent

thermo-study at the Powerdown test facilities,

with only 10 per cent being made from

heat conductivity, delivering optimal damper

on a number of dynometers and data

recycled oils.

performance in hot and cold conditions. A

gathering test machinery, to expose Enveero

Powerdown’s Supershock with Enveero

high flash point, exceeding 185°C (higher

to the most conceivable parameters of stress

inside is the perfect fit for environmentally

than that of traditional shock absorber oils),

and enduring resistance factors, including any

conscious companies and fleets, who refuse

with anti-foaming properties, reduces fade

physical break down of the fluid composition

to compromise on performance and reliability.

or loss of damping, thus maintaining vehicle

that may have revealed themselves when

Enveero will be launched at the 2021

control even on the warmest summer days on

subjected to the ‘torture tests’ considered

Brisbane Truck Show – the first event of this

Australia’s harshest roads, increasing safety

compulsory by Powerdown.

kind since Filpro Automotive’s acquisition of

and minimising damper related tyre wear.

Independent external lab testing was also

Powerdown in February 2020.

Enveero has excellent shear stability. It has a

performed, and the findings concurred with

The sales team will be ready at the show to

higher resistance of changing viscosity when

those of Powerdown, also confirming that

take pre-orders and help fleets move to a

the oil is under mechanical stress which is

the Enveero fluid has a superior flash point

greener future.

due to the longer synthesised hydrocarbon

and low oxidation levels, when compared

molecules which forms a strong chain. This

to synthetic oils commonly used in most

leads to less mechanical wear on the damper

commercially available shock absorbers.

valving components, giving them a longer life

Powerdown, in collaboration with a local oil

span. Over a seven-month on-road trial, with

and lubrication specialist company, developed

the support of Hills Tankers, 12 Powerdown

Enveero from sustainable plant oil making

test shock absorbers, with Enveero inside,

it a renewable, plant-based resource with

were fitted to a Kenworth T409 (6x4) from

a distinctly low carbon footprint and a

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Contact Powerdown Australia Ph: 02 4949 0000 Web: www.powerdown.com.au

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Celebrating milestones PILLARS OF AUSTRALIA’S INDUSTRIOUS TRAILER BUILDING INDUSTRY, FREIGHTER AND HAMELEX OWE THEIR ONGOING SUCCESS TO THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. AS AUSTRALIA COMES OUT OF COVID, AND BUSINESSES REBUILD CONFIDENCE, THE MAXITRANS GROUP OF BRANDS OFFER A COMPLETE TRAILING EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO. With an origin that pre-dates World War II,

trip between Sydney and Melbourne could

surely McGrath’s team of engineers, welders,

Freighter upholds a legacy as a key pre-

take a week. John, from scratching around

fixers and makers could really shine.

eminent trailer builder. This year marks 75

to get by, became the biggest trailer builder

They named their company Freighters Ltd

years since Freighter products initially rolled

in the country.

(apparently after a champion racehorse of

onto Australian roads.

Post war, new roads and new regulations

the time) and held their first AGM in late

Freighter was officially created in 1945 with

were created to formalise the transport

1945. The main order of business? Buying

its equipment entering the Australian market

industry. The developments didn’t suit

McGrath Trailer Equipment.

in February 1946. The company’s origin story

John’s mode of operation or stage of life,

In later years, Peter White – an experienced

reaches back even further starting with a

so he decided to sell out of his burgeoning,

industry professional – purchased the

Melbourne-born man, John McGrath. At

but somewhat ramshackle operation. An

business in late December 1982 and in early

that time, an estimated 1.6 million horses,

enterprising man named Noel Peel saw

January it was named Freighter Australia

6,000 camels and 45,000 bullocks were

things another way – with more structure

Manufacturing.

providing the power behind freight and a car

around the already impressive operations,

With Peter’s laser focus on costs and product innovation, as well as some inspired licensing

Freighter celebrates 75 years.

arrangements (such as the introduction of the first curtainsider to Australia), by 1985 the new Freighter celebrated the manufacture of 600 trailers in two years.

By the early 1990s, the business was on the up-and-up again.

More geographic and product diversification followed, and by the late 1990s Freighter’s performance drew the attention of a respected industry performer, Jim Curtis. Jim had created Maxi-CUBE, which had been

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ASX-listed in 1994, and was looking for a

customers will enjoy looking back at the

component of the economic recovery and has

big step forward to achieve his growth aims.

journey. It really highlights how far we’ve

Freighter was a much bigger fish than Maxi-

come together.”

never been more important to the country.

“We love partnering with our customers to

CUBE, but that didn’t stop him. In 1998,

Another brand in the MaxiTRANS family,

help them achieve their goals and we look

Freighter was acquired by Jim’s business.

tipper specialist, Hamelex White, celebrated

forward to seeing all our customers at the

Later that year, MaxiTRANS was established.

25 years of service last year. This enterprise

Brisbane Truck Show,” said Dean.

Freighter’s standing was so well-established

was founded by two ambitious transport

Freighter and Hamelex White are just a

that its name was retained and Freighter

entrepreneurs focused on taking return

couple of the brands that fall under the

products became a key component of the

on investment to the next level by

MaxiTRANS banner. Maxi-CUBE, Lusty

MaxiTRANS business. Its status continued

manufacturing reliable and innovative

EMS, Trout River and AZMEB make up the

throughout the 2000s, as MaxiTRANS

designs.

MaxiTRANS family of leading trailer brands

underwent a period of significant

Today, Hamelex White is a tipper

and will be proudly represented at this year’s

acquisitions and growth.

powerhouse, boasting a formidable

Brisbane Truck Show through a display of

Today, Freighter is celebrating 75 years as

nationwide sales and service network and

trailers that celebrates some of the great

Australia’s longest standing trailer brand.

hundreds of customers that rely on its

partnerships the company has with its

While it has gone through significant

customers.

changes through its journey, the brand

products to perform day in and day out.

“A common theme across the years

continues to deliver on its promise of high

has been finding innovative ways for

retail parts brand, MaxiPARTS, showcasing

quality, high performance trailing equipment

our customers to get more out of their

the wide range of truck and trailer parts

with an unmatched network of national

equipment, allowing them to increase

available, which further demonstrates the

back up support.

productivity with outstanding reliability, so

aftermarket support offered to customers via

“Freighter’s long and successful history is

they can focus on continuing to deliver the

the MaxiTRANS national network.

owed to our loyal customers,” says Dean

needs of the nation,” Dean says. “People

The MaxiTRANS family of brands is exhibiting

Jenkins, MaxiTRANS Managing Director &

have recognised in more recent times how

at stand 53 at the 2021 Brisbane Truck

CEO. “Many of our customers are two- or

essential transport is in getting good to

Show.

three-generation Freighter loyalists. It is this

where they need to be and MaxiTRANS is

on-going support that has helped build the

proud to partner with our customers to allow

legacy that Freighter prides itself on and will continue to be a part of every locally

them to continue to do what they do best.”

“We again take this opportunity to thank all

manufactured high quality trailer that is

our customers, suppliers and staff for their

produced.”

on-going support throughout our extensive

“We’re proud to be a major part of the

history, but also as important, during the

history of Australian road transport through

most recent challenging times.” Adding

this iconic trailer brand, and I’m sure our

that the transport industry remains a key

Also on display is MaxiTRANS’ national

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

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Family values JOST AUSTRALIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FIRST-CHOICE SUPPLIER FOR TRAILER MANUFACTURER AND REPAIR SPECIALIST, RYTRANS. THE QUEENSLAND-BASED FAMILY BUSINESS RELIES ON JOST’S TRAILER COUPLINGS, WHEELS, LANDING LEGS AND KINGPINS TO ADD RELIABILITY AND VALUE TO ITS BUILDS. The livestock transport industry, according

for livestock, general and refrigerated freight

safety at the forefront of our business,

to Rytrans Managing Director, Ashley Daley,

applications.

we continue to offer support to some

continues to grow exponentially. This year,

“Rytrans has been supplying specialised

of Australia’s biggest fleets in the heavy

the Queensland-based manufacturer will

dollies to some of Australia’s leading

transport industry. We pride ourselves with

set a new record for the total amount of

transport companies throughout

our availability to offer quick service and

trailers manufactured compared to previous

Australia,” Ashley says. “We are currently

turn-around on every day operational service

years. “Rytrans has and always will have a

experiencing an increased level of interest

requirements. Rytrans continues to go from

reputation for listening to and liaising with

for Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

strength by strength, keeping up to date

its customers in order to manufacture a

approved units, to marry in with existing

with the latest training and technologies

trailer that will meet our customer’s current

specialised trailer manufacturers who cater

available that are on offer in the transport

and future needs,” he says. “This has led to

to these industries.”

industry.”

positive growth over recent years with the

In addition to manufacturing trailing

Road transport equipment maintenance is

majority of new orders being repeat orders

equipment, Rytrans also engages in

important in general however Ashley says

from satisfied customers along with quite a

extensive trailer repair and modification

the livestock industry in particular requires

number of new customers coming on board

work.

acute attention to detail as these trailers

through ‘word of mouth’.”

“Rytrans Repair & Service business continues

often operate in some of Australia’s most

The family-owned business, with a

to lead the way when it comes to transport

rugged and harshest conditions.

workshop in Toowoomba, has seen a

safety and support for the heavy transport

“There are some big names in the livestock

dramatic increase in the production of

industry,” Ashley says. “With mechanical

transport industry and being able to support

Rytrans tandem and tri-axle dollies spec’d

maintenance, trailer and driver operational

a majority of them is of the uppermost

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Rytrans enhances its livestock trailers with JOST components.

importance to Rytrans,” he says. “In order

such as axles, brakes and suspensions – that

imperative that you use the best equipment.

to offer efficient cartage of livestock across

require maintenance, but also the internal

“Our newly manufactured trailers and

regional and outback Australia many of

areas of the trailers must also be serviced to

dollies have never been about price,”

these transport companies require a level of

ensure that these areas are free from bruise

he says. “It’s always been about quality,

highly maintained equipment, something

points and potential areas that could pose a

serviceability and strength – our core values.

of which Rytrans unerringly provides. The

safety issue to the livestock being carted.”

As for aftersales support, the team at JOST,

stresses experienced by trailers caused by

Some of the most common issues that

according to Ashley, always go above and

a combination of rough roads and heavy

Rytrans sees in livestock trailers mostly

beyond to support Rytrans.

weights can often cause premature wear

involve wear and tear to decks, floors and

“Their honesty and integrity has provided

and tear. As such, many of these heavy duty

skidplates.

the foundation which has led to a strong

transporters reply on Rytrans to meet their

“These are all of the weight bearing areas

personal and business relationship that

business needs in order to improve their

of trailers were livestock move slightly when

has created a solid bond between our two

efficiencies. It’s not only the running gear –

travelling loaded,” Ashley says. “At Rytrans,

companies,” he says.

we also tend to a lot of suspension and

“The entire JOST team are available

wheel end maintenance as the majority of

whenever you need them and quite often,

stress that comes from a mono trailer is

even during period of high demand, a team

transferred down to the road through these

member from Brisbane will jump in the car

components.”

and run parts to us in Toowoomba when a

Key to Rytrans’ growth and success is the

trailer just has to go.

faith it places in equipment specialist, JOST

“Rytrans and JOST have been able to

Australia.

develop and nurture a solid business

“JOST has always been our first-choice

relationship that, I believe, will continue

supplier for trailer couplings, wheels,

to support the heavy transport industry

landing legs and kingpins,” Ashley says.

well into the future. Both companies

“We don’t look to cut costs on the supply

complement one another with each of their

side with anything we manufacture, and

strengths and I firmly believe it to be one of

JOST quality components provide us with

the primary reasons why our products are in

reliability that value adds to our builds. At

such high demand.”

Rytrans we endeavour to use what we know is going to support our equipment for the long haul. The JOST products we use have proven time and time again to be the best

Contact JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487

available. We strive to be the best we can, and as such, we choose to supply the best products available.”

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All in the family IN A DEPARTURE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS, THE PACCAR PARTS STAND AT THIS YEAR’S BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW IS INTEGRATED INTO THE KENWORTH AND DAF TRUCK DISPLAYS. ALSO FEATURING FOR THE FIRST TIME IS AN INTERACTIVE KIOSK WHERE VOLUME-1 OF THE NEW PACCAR PARTS TRAILER CATALOGUE CAN BE VIEWED. Visitors to the Brisbane Truck Show (BTS)

our parts and accessories offerings will not

this year will be pleased to discover a

be in cabinets, rather they will be on full

unified display with the PACCAR Australia

display installed on a selection of trucks so

trifecta of Kenworth, DAF, PACCAR support

visitors can see the products in situ.”

services, including PACCAR Parts, all under

Anthony explains that the merchandise

merchandise stand at the show and in

the one umbrella.

shop will not only feature a new KW range,

regular catalogues.

“This year we’ve taken a far more

but also introduce the brand-new DAF

“Our loyalty program Privileges Plus is an

integrated approach where KW, DAF and

range freshly imported from Europe.

instant registration so people can sign up

PACCAR Parts are integrated together

The high-quality Kenworth and DAF

and then go straight to the merchandise

as a united front,” says Anthony Kwan,

merchandise ranges include apparel such

stand and receive exclusive BTS discounts

Marketing Services & Business Development

as jackets and polo tops, along with caps,

of up to 20 per cent on genuine DAF and

Manager at PACCAR Parts.

bags, mugs and other goodies. Sizes are

Kenworth gear,” Anthony says. “Visitors

“Importantly, Anthony continues, “this year

available to suit men, women and children.

can sign up either using our touch screen

Privileges Plus member discounts on official

kiosks or by scanning the QR code on their

KW and DAF genuine merchandise will also

own mobile devices.”

be available at the BTS, with visitors able to

Also on display via the interactive kiosks is

sign up at one of a selection of touchscreen

a range guide for TRP – PACCAR Parts’ in-

kiosks near the PACCAR coffee station.

house aftermarket parts brand that caters

The instant registration sign-up process is

for all makes of trucks and trailers.

straightforward and provides new members

According to PACCAR, the TRP range

with easy-to-remember five-digit loyalty

undergoes rigorous testing to ensure

numbers. Once registered, members are

quality, durability and compliance that

entitled to exclusive discounts on the

meets or exceeds industry standards. The

Fast Fact The PACCAR Australia display at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show will for the first time include up to 20 per cent off merchandise for Privileges members.

Sign up at the stand.

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Freshly imported from Europe is a range of stylish DAF apparel to suit men and women.

PACCAR Parts will display Volume One of its Trailer Catalogue – over 400 pages detailing the full range of parts on offer.

The broad range of PACCAR Parts includes the quality TRP range in addition to components from leading brands such as Narva and JOST.

The great thing about this catalogue is that anyone who has a fleet of trailers or who services trailers can register to receive this trailer range guide and one of our dealerships’ branches closest to them will be in contact to deliver it.

catalogue has been a big undertaking for PACCAR Parts and that volumes two, three and four will be successively introduced over the 2021-2022 period. He says volume one alone is over 400 pages long and will be hot-off-the-press just in time for BTS. “The great thing about this catalogue is

range is backed by a minimum 12-month

our quality TRP range, but also from leading

that anyone who has a fleet of trailers or

warranty.

trailer component manufacturers including

who services trailers can register to receive

Speaking about the TRP range and trailer

BPW, York, Hendrickson, SAF-Holland,

this trailer range guide and one of our

parts in general, Anthony says PACCAR

Narva and JOST,” says Anthony.

dealerships’ branches closest to them will

parts has significantly grown its range in

“The other big trailer news for PACCAR

be in contact to deliver it,” he says. “We

synch with the rapidly expanding trailer

Parts at BTS is that we will be launching

are looking to also have volume two out by

market in Australia, particularly given the

Volume One of our brand-new four-volume

the end of 2021.”

growing trailer sales and service presence

Trailer Catalogue, which can be viewed on

PACCAR Parts will be located within the

among the PACCAR dealer network.

our interactive kiosk at the stand.”

PACCAR Australia display – Stand 40 in the

“We supply trailer parts not just through

Anthony explains that the comprehensive

Foyer Pavilion – along with Kenworth and DAF trucks.

The 2021 Brisbane Truck Show will be held from Thursday 13 May to Sunday 16 May. Opening hours will be 10am to 6pm on the first three days and 10am to 4pm on the Sunday.

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

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ASET Engineering is developing a prototype trailer axle with features that it claims will cut brake maintenance time by more than half.

Building a better mousetrap AT THE 2021 BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW, TRU-SHU DEVELOPER ASET ENGINEERING WILL SHOWCASE ITS LATEST DEVELOPMENTS – TRU-SHU EZI-FIT AND A PREMIUM TRAILER AXLE AND SUSPENSION – WHICH THE COMPANY CLAIMS CAN DRAMATICALLY REDUCE TIME TAKEN FOR TRUCK AND TRAILER BRAKE MAINTENANCE. Having successfully launched Tru-Shu –

manufacturing for at least 15 years, with the

proven benefits of Tru-Shu – such as even

an innovative heavy vehicle brake shoe

Research and Development (R&D) driven by

brake wear and preventing brake shoes

alignment device – at the 2019 Brisbane

our freight business ASET Services (All-Size

from riding out the side of the drum – while

Truck Show, ASET Engineering will up the

Equipment Transport Services).”

adding significant further advantages.

ante at this year’s event with the display

Stuart says the company finds solutions

For example, unlike conventional axles

of Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit and a prototype axle it is

to eliminate problems in its own transport

where there is no quick solution for a worn

developing.

equipment and takes pride in sharing these

S-cam bush housing, the Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit axle

These products build upon the proven

solutions with the whole industry in a bid to

features detachable S-cam bush housings

success of Tru-Shu by providing a complete

reduce running costs across the board.

that can be easily replaced.

axle and undercarriage solution that furthers

While still in the developmental stage,

“We’re almost reinventing the wheel with

ASET’s long-term goal to improve braking

Stuart says Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit utilises 3D printed

this new axle design, taking it from scratch

and maintenance technology on heavy

prototype components and is a full solution

and improving it from the ground up,”

vehicle axles.

to improve braking performance and

Stuart says.

“ASET Engineering develops innovative

significantly simplify brake maintenance.

“It cuts brake maintenance time by over

trailers as well as maintenance solutions

The team working on the development

half and eliminates the need to disturb

which are all patented and manufactured

of Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit is driven by Ken Pitt the

bearings by making it unnecessary to

right here in Australia,” says Stuart Wearne,

owner/inventor and Gordon Crighton the

remove hubs every time minor maintenance

Business Manager at ASET Services.

CAD designer.

is performed,” Stuart says – adding that

“We have been patenting and

The latest project is said to incorporate the

he believes the product has the potential

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This is what Tru-Shu prevents. Excessive heat buildup causes the drum to become conical shaped.

This causes tapered lining wear and forces the shoes out of the drum.

Fast Fact The owner of ASET Engineering, Ken Pitt, was frustrated by the premature replacement and misalignment of brake shoes – a common cause of fleet downtime – so he worked on his Tru-Shu solution which tackles the issue head-on. As the replacement of an axle set along with brake parts can cost thousands, Tru-Shu is helping keep trucks on the move, saving operators time and money.

to reduce the industry’s dependence on imported axles and also create an opportunity to export superior Australianmade axles.

“With this project it will take time for us to find partners as well as gain support from Austrade or similar government departments,” he says.

Stuart explains that this latest development follows the success of ASET Engineering’s current portfolio of braking technology products.

“The current Tru-Shu is an economically priced bolt-on product that will provide

NZS 5131 steel, combined with German

platform.

significant benefit to anyone from a single

hardware, Tru-Shu is a brake shoe support

“We’re experiencing great success with

operator to a 1,000-plus fleet business, he

mechanism that physically eliminates any

the product. It’s definitely saving us wear

says.

propensity for outward movement of the

and tear on the brakes of our trailers and

“Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit multiplies the benefits

brake shoes.

because of that it’s making us safer and

because it is a complete solution that is

“Even in the harshest outback conditions

saving us money.”

built-in.”

and in extreme use, it can double the life of

The patented Australian-made Tru-Shu is

The current bolt-on Tru-Shu range is widely

brake shoes. Trucks and trailers, with brake

low cost and easy to install. Whenever brake

accessible to fleets Australia-wide and,

shoes kept in alignment, continue to operate

shoes are replaced, the device bolts straight

according to Stuart, provides immediate

on the roads,” Stuart says.

back onto the new shoes with the addition

results.

Adelaide-based Whiteline Transport is an

of some new single-use bolts. As a result,

He explains that when used heavily brake

early Tru-Shu adopter and has reportedly

Tru-Shu can be reused ad infinitum.

shoes generate large amounts of heat which

seen immediate benefits in its fleet, which

can cause the drum to expand and become

regularly crosses the Nullarbor Plain between

slightly conical in shape.

Adelaide and Perth.

“Over time, this causes brake shoes to walk

“Running across the Nullarbor is a hard trek,

outwards, resulting in uneven wear and the

it’s a long trek,” says Sharon Middleton,

need for premature brake shoe maintenance

Director, Whiteline Transport.

or replacement.

“You can guarantee the trailers are going

“Fitment of the Tru-Shu product mitigates

to be doing in excess of 5,000 kilometres

these issues,” he says. “Made from AS/

a week, so it’s an extremely good test

Contact Tru-Shu 565 North Bremer Road Hartley SA 5255 Ph: 0499878748 Web: www.tru-shu.com

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Built to last THE NEED FOR ROBUST AND RELIABLE TRAILER AXLES AND COMPONENTS FOR ITS BUILDS LED TRAILER MANUFACTURER HARRIS AUTOMATION ENGINEERING TO FUWA K-HITCH. NOW, 14 YEARS ON, THE COMPANY REMAINS CONVINCED THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICE IT RECEIVES FROM FUWA ARE UNBEATABLE. Harris Automation Engineering specialises in

Brendon Harris to Fuwa K-Hitch was Fuwa’s

be more than up to the task.

the manufacture of a wide variety of trailers

inclusion of what he considers to be the best

“We also use a number of other K-Hitch

and bodies to suit the individual needs of its

bearings in the business.

components including landing legs, kingpins,

customers.

“Fuwa K-Hitch uses Pro-Par bearings in its

fifth wheels and air tanks.”

The company prides itself on its innovative

trailer axles which I really like,” Brendon

He mentions that keeping in touch with

approach to design and manufacturing

says. “Fruehauf used to use Pro-Par bearings

clients is an important aspect of the

techniques, focusing on continual product

and when you have a trailer that’s 45 years

company’s operations, ensuring continual

improvement

old and still has the original axles, I believe

product improvement.

along with safety and efficiency for

that says it all.”

“I talk to all my clients to see how things are

operators.

Brendon says he also believes the Weweler

going – it’s not like we build a trailer and

The range includes extreme-duty outback

suspension supplied by Fuwa K-Hitch is an

never talk to them again,” Brendon says.

models extensively tested by the company’s

extremely good product.

“You should be able to buy a trailer and

Research and Development team to ensure

“The suspension I like to use from Fuwa

run it for 10 years, then bring it back for

each product and associated components

K-Hitch is the Weweler 11-tonne airbag

an overhaul and have it looking brand new

exceed the expectations of clients.

which I think is bullet-proof,” Brendon says.

again.”

In fact, one of the factors that initially drew

“We’ve been testing it on our trailers in

Brendon emphasises that his company is not

Harris Automation Engineering owner

outback Northern Territory and it’s proven to

a volume producer; rather working with its From tray bodies to B-double tippers like this heavyduty unit, Harris Automation Engineering builds each unit to individual customers’ requirements.

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Fast Fact For the last 14 years bespoke trailer builder Harris Automation Engineering has standardised on Fuwa K-Hitch products including Weweler 11-tonne air suspension, landing legs and kingpins.

Brendon Harris appreciates the time saving benefits of the Fuwa K-Hitch modular axle and suspension systems that are supplied ready to install to the trailer chassis.

customers to build trailers and bodies exactly to their individual requirements.

The range of trailers the company builds is extensive, including pig and dog trailers, semi-tippers, flat-tops, drop decks, skels and retractable skels. The company also specialises in bespoke bodies for applications such as horse transportation.

Other facets of the business include refurbs and suspension conversions with all work done in-house. As such, there are blasting and paint bays, a steel press and a

Harris trailers are extensively tested in outback conditions to ensure they exceed the expectations of clients.

plasma cutter – the latter two enabling the formation of trailer chassis, crossmembers

automatic slack adjusters.

flexibility in planning their own production

and other components from flat steel plate.

“In this way the customer receives a

requirements.

According to Fuwa K-Hitch Regional Sales

modular axle and suspension system

“For anything outside of this we are just a

Manager, Diaa Bishara, the company has,

that’s ready to install easily to their chassis

phone call away and ready to assist wherever

for more than 10 years, been supplying

– which eliminates the hassle and time

possible.”

Harris Automation Engineering with a wide

factor of customers having to undertake

Brendon Harris confirms that the team at

range of components including mechanical

critical welding and torquing requirements

Fuwa K-Hitch has always been helpful and

suspension and VDL and KI air suspension

themselves.”

prompt in supplying him the products and

systems with 8-stud and 10-stud drum brake

Diaa explains that Fuwa K-Hitch also

advice he’s required.

axles. These are fitted with ABS pole wheels

supplies Harris Trailers with other necessary

“Diaa and Chris Barrett (National Sales

and auto slack adjusters as well as an axle lift

components including landing legs, spring

Manager) are good blokes, and the store

function if required.

brake chambers, fifth wheels, ballrace

people are pretty cool,” he says. “They’ve

“The VDL is a U-bolt style of suspension

assemblies, drawbar kits and tow eyes. This,

always been willing to help any time I’ve

that allows flexibility for Harris Trailers when

he says, makes life as easy as possible from a

needed them.”

fitting our full range of axle sizes including

supply perspective.

17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” drum brake and disc

“We do all this whilst offering extremely

brake models,” Diaa says.

competitive pricing and what we believe are

“Fuwa K-Hitch welds and assembles the

industry-leading stock availability and the

suspensions to the axles at nominated

shortest production turnaround times in the

chassis rail centres at our facility in Derrimut

business,” Diaa says.

(Vic), and we also pre-install additions

“In fact, generally we can have the product

such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

to the customer within five to seven working

pole wheels, brake boosters, sensors and

days after ordering, giving them greater

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

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The elementary CIMC DIONYSIUS TRANSPORT RUNS A FLEET OF 21 TRUCKS CARTING CONTAINERS ALL OVER QUEENSLAND AND INTO NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES. THE COMPANY HAS INVESTED IN A NUMBER OF CIMC CONTAINER SKELS WHICH ARE SERVING IT WELL. Quality, value for money and fit for purpose

door and we were happy to try the CIMC

demands of his business.

products are terms Ashley Dionysius, General

products – they have proven to be very good

“CIMC gives us a three-year warranty and

Manager of Dionysius Transport, freely uses

value for money.”

they have the same features as the other

to describe his experience with CIMC Trailers.

Having experience with several brands of

The company initially bought three CIMC

brands,” he says. “The chassis are solid

units – two retractable and one Light Weight

and well-engineered with fully automatic

skel trailers, Ashley says the CIMC units he

3-way skel – to carry containers around

painting processes including electrophoretic

now runs are doing the job equally well,

southeast Queensland and recently bought

cathode metal (KTL) and powder coating

while being very cost-effective to buy. “We

another two Light Weight skels that Ashley

providing a great finish to the products.

have had a good working relationship with

plans to hitch together as a high productivity

There are also useful extras such as LEDs and

Ashley Hayes (CIMC’s Queensland Sales

multi-combination for longer trips.

reversing lights which is important for us

Manager) for quite some time, actually

“We’re preparing to go forward with an

because we work around the clock.”

we used to buy trailers from him when he

A-double with these two recent skels,”

Ashley says he also appreciates other neat

worked for a competitor brand. When he

he says. “All we need to do now is get a

touches like the yellow painted twist lock

moved over to CIMC he knocked on our

tandem axle dolly and a new prime mover to

handles which are clearly visible, enabling

suit the A-double operation.”

the truck driver and reach stacker driver

CIMC also has stock trailers on hand which

to easily see whether they are locked or

means less waiting time when Ashley needs

unlocked. Also, the running gear is installed

to purchase trailers to meet the immediate

in Australia and includes well-known and trusted brands.

“They fit quality components including Fuwa K-Hitch axles and suspension and JOST kingpins and landing legs – they are very flexible with what they can install to suit our

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Container carrier, Dionysius Transport, invests in CIMC skels.

Fast Fact Brisbane based container carrier Dionysius Transport is operating a total of five CIMC skels including two retractable and three standard units.

The consensus is that they represent exceptional value for money and are doing everything required of them.

individual requirements,” he says. “CIMC also fits side-loader transfer pads to the skel trailers as a standard feature which is really useful for us as we do a fair bit of sideloader to trailer transfers.”

The pads are a structural part of the skel and enable the stabiliser legs of the side-loader to be placed onto the skel when transferring a container from one to the other.

The company currently has 10 sideloaders, which Ashley says is somewhat fewer than they used to operate.

“The margins with side-loaders are very tight these days and the cost of operating them is high,” he says. “Not only that, but they are also more susceptible to damage because of the extra work that’s involved with accessing difficult sites.”

He says the company’s skel trailer job total has increased by 15 per cent over the past

container packing and import unpacking

to be slowing down anytime soon.”

two years, before which it only accounted

including a quarantine section.

Ashley says in terms of business growth the

for about 10 per cent of the work.

“We have the capacity to accommodate

company intends to keep chipping away and

“A lot of that is trailer dock loading and

between 250 and 300 containers stacked

purchasing more CIMC skels to stay abreast

unloading which is where the retractable

four or five high on our site and we have a

of the steadily increasing demand for its

skels are often used,” Ashley says. “That

new Hyster reach stacker to load and unload

services.

includes dry goods as well as reefers and

the containers from the skels and stack them

perishables – it’s definitely been a big

up,” Ashley says.

increase on what we were doing previously.

He adds that the company has just come

These are the good jobs where you just back

out of its busiest year in its 40-year history

up to the dock and then move away – either

as an essential services provider during the

leaving the trailer there or waiting for it.”

Covid-19 pandemic. “We did 1,180 jobs in

Dionysius Transport is based in the Brisbane

2020 and this year we’re up 173 on average,

suburb of Morningside on a 20,000-square-

so Covid has actually made us a lot busier

metre site which includes a 5,000-square-

than normal. February and March this year

metre warehouse that’s used for export

were big months for us, so it doesn’t seem

Contact CIMC Trailers 20 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West Vic 3977 Ph: 03 9797 2100 Web: www.cimc.com.au

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The latest fully retractable load restraint system designed and made in Australia.

When safety matters AWARD WINNING LOAD RESTRAINT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, TRANSKING, HAS SUPPORTED AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS. AS A RESULT OF CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT, THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER IS EXPANDING ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE LAUNCH OF QUICKSTRAP MK II. TransKing Managing Director, Lindsay King,

vehicles goes as far back as the beginning

discovered nose cones and belly lockers that

has spent a lifetime developing and refining

of his career. With a flair for mechanical

were designed to improve fuel efficiency

safety products for the road transport

experimentation and a desire to explore

which have since been widely adopted

industry. His passion for improving the

the advantages of aerodynamics in action

throughout the industry. In time, Lindsay

operational safety and efficiency of heavy

in his capacity as a fleet manager, Lindsay

would set himself new challenges and

Fast Fact At inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018, TransKing unveiled its automatic curtain-locking system, Quickloc Urban, which reduces the number of hooks required to automate the curtain of a curtainsider.

Quickloc Urban is also optimised for vehicle operator industry best practice, highlighting performance gains and safety benefits associated with eliminating repetitive manual labour tasks.

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Once all pallets are loaded simply place the strap over the carriage ready to be pulled from the other side across the load.

The Quickstrap MK II from TransKing greatly reduces loading times and is now being used by major fleets.

Fast Fact TransKing has been formally recognised over the years for delivering quality products that make Australia’s trucking industry safer and more efficient. The Australian Trucking Association awarded TransKing Managing Director, Lindsay King, the 2020 ‘Outstanding Contribution to the industry’ accolade as part of the National Trucking Industry Awards.

In 2018, Lindsay was honoured as a finalist and runner-up for ‘Best Practice Safety Award 2018’ (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) in the category ‘Excellence and Innovation in Safety as well as the Victorian Transport Association Australian Freight Industry Awards’ ‘Best Practice Safety’ accolade.

eventually focused his attention on ways to

fingers, wrists and knuckles are safe from

straps over loads and under roofs,” Lindsay

alleviate the occupational health and safety

traditional slipping bars.

says. “It can be mounted to roof bows or

concerns and productivity issues associated

When it comes to securing loads, there are

other suitable mounting plates and greatly

with the use of heavy vehicle trailing

heavy vehicle operators who unfortunately

reduces loading times. It also eliminates

equipment.

By 1995, Lindsay was so immersed in his

persist with tedious manual processes such

safety risks associated with the use of

as holding the straps out and using hand

ladders, forklifts and cages when securing

dream job of innovating practical solutions

ratchets. Without the right equipment,

loads. It can also automatically unload the

for truck drivers, fleet operators and trailer

these drivers are not being time efficient,

strap off the carrier with a quick flick of the

builders that he established TransKing. A

and worse, are subjecting themselves to

cord.”

key area of focus for his business is the

serious harm via repetitive strain injury.

The Quickstrap MK II slide track is

optimisation of load restraint.

TransKing’s latest load restraint technology,

manufactured in Australia featuring

Key to TransKing’s longevity and success

Quickstrap MK II, is easy to use (no hand

the latest in self-lubricating and flexible

is the partnership and support it has

ratchets required), does away with hanging

material, ensuring optimal slide protection.

maintained with leading trailer builder,

straps and can be conveniently hidden

“This inexpensive yet practical solution for

Vawdrey Australia. For more than 26 years,

away.

load security will reduce loading times,”

Lindsay has enjoyed the privilege of working

Unlike a conventional bungie system, where

Lindsay says. “In addition to improving

alongside Mick and Paul Vawdrey and

the load restraint straps are a permanent

operator safety by eliminating the risks of

even, from a sales standpoint, helped them

fixture, Quickstrap MK II can be used as and

repetitive strain injury or the unnecessary

develop their Sydney operations.

when required by the operator. The winch

use of access equipment to secure loads,

Addressing load restraint in areas with

straps remain in the regular position when

Quickstrap MK II also prevents incidents of

limited accessibility, TransKing developed

not in use.

strap hooks hitting and damaging trailer

the Tightwinder. This load binder features

With no need for maintenance, as there

roof surfaces.”

a 2:1 bevel gear reduction that significantly

are no wheels or moving parts, this system

reduces the manual effort required to

is robust and is operated via the pull of a

tighten the strap. It also provides easy

string or cord via a hand-held pole with a

access to over-drive, under dropdecks and

hook by the driver at ground level.

over-trailer suspensions, making it more

“Quickstrap MK II will overcome many of

efficient, quicker and safer for drivers as

today’s load restraint issues requiring winch

Contact TransKing 29 Elizabeth Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 0419 404 788 www.transking.com.au

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A reflection of top quality coatings FABRICATOR AND PAINT APPLICATOR, BARRY BURROWS ENGINEERING, REFLECTS ON A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH PAINT SPECIALIST, A&I COATINGS. A&I Coatings is a family-owned paint

Justin Coggan, General Manager at Barry

formulating and manufacturing business

Burrows Engineering, says the company

based in Moss Vale, New South Wales. It

initially approached A&I to trial its epoxy

has complete in-house testing capabilities

and polyurethane protective coatings

including blast and paint trialling,

because it was important to support local

accelerated UV and corrosion chambers,

manufacturing.

scratch, chip and abrasion, freeze/thaw

“I liked the fact that A&I was a mid-sized

and thermal shock testing, runs a quality

family-owned company manufacturing paint

system complying with ISO 9001:2015 and

in Australia,” he says. “Being an Aussie

“Depending on the job we have the option

is a registered manufacturing unit with the

manufacturer myself, supporting Australian

of applying the topcoat wet on wet and the

Australian Paint Approval Scheme.

made products is important for me.”

primer also sands up nicely if we need to.

For more than 20 years, A&I, according to

Justin has used a variety of A&I paints over

This primer helps to significantly reduce our

Sales Director, Ben Gillies has partnered with

the years.

painting times compared to products we had

Barry Burrows Engineering, supplying the

“Starting with the Vitrephos 560 Zinc

trialled previously.

firm with paint that it applies to its water

Phosphate primer, we love how fast it cures

“The Vitrethane 640 Polyurethane topcoat

carts and other equipment.

and how smooth it dries,” he says.

has well and truly proven its worth. We

Rigid tanker gets the A&I Coatings treatment.

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a smooth finish with no overspray.”

Vitrethane 640, according to Ben, was formulated in 1991 and has been used on many Aussie trucks since.

“It has stood the test of time and is especially formulated to resist the harsh UV we have in this country,” he says.

“Vitrethane 640 is certainly here to stay.”

As for the aftersales support, Justin loves the free biscuits with every order but an extra packet or two would be nice.

“Jokes aside, I like the down to earth approach and appreciate the fact that I can speak to anyone in the business and they’re always happy to help with any questions I have,” he says. “Lead times on orders are fantastic and that gives me peace of mind because we are often working to tight Barry Burrows Engineering has partnered with A&I Coatings for more than 20 years.

recently inspected a water cart after 20 years

smooth a finish we can achieve. It also has

in service and the topcoat was still strong in

a long open time allowing our painters time

colour and glossy.

to paint around the tank, including detailed

“We love Vitrethane 640 because of how

smaller fabrication additions, and still achieve

deadlines.”

Contact A&I Coatings 7 Lackey Road Moss Vale NSW 2577 Ph: 02 4869 1441 Web: www.aicoatings.com

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Electric avenue THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEMI-ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE BY CARRIER TRANSICOLD HAS DRIVEN A PROGRESSIVE SERIES OF COOL ADVANCES RESULTING IN TODAY’S TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED, ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-ELECTRIC VECTOR UNITS. IT HAS ALSO PAVED THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE WITH THE ENGINELESS, BATTERY-POWERED VECTOR ECOOL. Early Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs)

coupled compressor.

The Genesis model was a successful design

points of previous designs, such as open-

were mechanical systems powered by basic diesel engines that used reciprocating

that was in production for more than 20

absorbing flexible refrigeration lines, called

compressors directly coupled to the engine.

years, providing the foundation for today’s

vibrasorbers.

A series of belts and pulleys powered the

ultra-high efficiency, reliable units.

Since then, the E-Drive all-electric

other key moving components such as

The next major advance was the Vector

architecture has been continually refined

condenser and evaporator fans.

As engineers looked for new opportunities

trailer unit with E-Drive all-electric

to increase efficiencies. The result – next-

technology – the first of its kind – which

generation temperature-controlled trailer

to gain efficiencies, they focused on

Carrier Transicold introduced in 1999. This

system – the Vector HE 19 (High Efficiency)

eliminating major service items such as

revolutionary and patented design replaced

from Carrier. Its new, ultra-modern design

belts and gearboxes. In 1994, Carrier

the direct-coupled compressor with a direct-

delivers a reduction in fuel consumption of

Transicold introduced the first semi-electric

coupled high-performance generator to

up to 30 per cent, delivers a 10 per cent

system with its Genesis TM1000 model. Its

power an all-electric refrigeration system.

saving in weight, reduces noise by 3 dB(A)

semi-electric architecture (sometimes called

With an all-electric system with a semi-

and offers up to 15 per cent savings on

diesel-direct electric or DDE) marked the

hermetic, high-volume electric compressor,

maintenance costs.

first real departure from traditional diesel-

electric fans and electric heating, the

“This is a huge step forward for the

mechanical systems. This design added

advantages are strikingly obvious: the

trailer refrigeration market and the most

a belt-driven generator to power electric

refrigeration system became fully enclosed,

important refrigeration unit to be launched

fans whilst retaining the traditional direct-

virtually eliminating typical refrigerant leak

in the Australia for a decade,” says Kelly

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drive compressor shaft seals and vibration-

Carrier offers efficient trailer refrigeration and telematics.

Fast Fact Carrier’s Vector eCool is an autonomous, all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer system. It combines the company’s E-Drive technology with a cutting-edge energy recovery and storage system. It converts kinetic energy generated by the trailer into elecricity which is then stored in a battery pack to power the refrigeration unit. This loop ensures autonomy that does not produce direct carbon dioxide or particulate emissions.

Inside a Carrier Vector eCool engineless trailer refrigeration unit.

Geddes, Director of Product & Aftermarket Solutions, Carrier Transicold Australia. “The new Vector HE 19 will deliver significant performance advantages for our customers in every area. We’ve combined existing and cutting-edge technology with a host of new features to help operators make a stepchange improvement in fleet efficiency and sustainability.”

The new Vector HE 19 system utilises Carrier Transicold’s patented all-electric E-Drive technology. This is combined with a new electronically controlled multi-speed engine design that delivers 30 per cent reduction in fuel consumption – as independently verified against the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the Association

more efficient and stable airflow at lower

software and configuration updates.

Technic Energy Environment (ATEE) partial

velocities – something that is difficult to

The Vector HE 19 and eSolutions telematics

load fuel burn standards. At the same time,

achieve at higher airflow rates – helping

can be bundled with a Carrier BluEdge Elite

the oil drain interval for the unit’s engine is

to ensure the integrity of the cold chain.

maintenance agreement to protect your

doubled to 3,000 hours.

The Vector HE 19’s use of a fully hermetic

When combined with Carrier Transicold’s

investment with comprehensive maintenance

new advanced APX control system using

scroll compressor and economiser helps to

CAN BUS and electronic remote expansion

& repairs for a fixed monthly fee.

“What our R&D teams have achieved with

deliver a 40 per cent increase in refrigeration

valves, the Vector HE 19 unit returns levels

the new Vector HE 19 isn’t just a simple

capacity during pull-down, while reducing the

of refrigeration efficiency not seen before

upgrade,” Kelly says. “It represents a huge

chance of refrigerant escape by 50 per cent.

in a trailer system. It is also 3 dB(A) quieter

step forward in trailer refrigeration. The

The system is also 19 per cent more efficient

than a standard Vector 1950 unit, making it

truth is these units have been proven in both

when plugged into the electrical grid on

around 50 per cent quieter in operation.

The Vector HE 19 and other Carrier units

reliability and performance around the world

diesel, maintenance and electricity bills.

In addition, the new unit features a newly

can be fitted with Carrier eSolutions OEM

spanning multiple hot Aussie summers.”

redesigned evaporator airflow management

Carrier eSolutions allows temperature

system, which harnesses the Coanda

monitoring and compliance, GPS location,

effect, essentially ‘sticking’ cool air to the

alarms and alerts as well as the ability to

roof inside the trailer. This creates much

download over the air and provide remote

standby, meaning operators will see reduced

and here in Australia with exhaustive testing

integrated telematics systems.

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

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Simplicity is key AMONGST TODAY’S PLETHORA OF HIGH-TECH ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, TRUCK OPERATORS SHOULD BE PLEASED TO FIND A PRODUCT – SUCH AS BPW TRANSPEC’S AIRSAVE TYRE PRESSURE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR TRAILERS – THAT FULFILLS ITS INTENDED ROLE WITHOUT BEING OVERLY COMPLEX. BPW AirSave is a reliable, durable solution for managing tyre pressure.

It’s generally agreed that tyres account for a major proportion of overall truck running costs and that there’s a proven correlation between correct tyre pressures and maximised tyre life.

Therefore, it’s easy to see why fleet operators

The key advantage of TPMS is in maintaining equal pressures across all axles in the grouping, and particularly between dual tyre sets, at all times.

would consider a tyre pressure maintenance

Manager at BPW Transpec, the BPW AirSave

we used third-party systems that had a

system (TPMS) a worthwhile investment.

system has been designed to provide trailer

more complex and potentially less reliable

Not only does a TPMS ensure optimum tyre

fleet operators with a supremely reliable

connection of the air line through the

life, it also guards against premature wheel

and durable solution for tyre pressure

hubcap,” Ian says.

end bearing wear caused by inequitable

management.

“The key advantage of TPMS is in

pressures in dual tyre sets.

“This is our own system that we fit in our

maintaining equal pressures across all axles

According to Ian Thomson, Engineering

factory in Melbourne, whereas in the past

in the grouping, and particularly between

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dual tyre sets, at all times.”

where there are a lot of tyres to keep

wear compared with duals, so it’s highly

The components in BPW’s AirSave system

track of in terms of maintaining correct air

beneficial to have a TPMS fitted to help

include a control box, warning light, an

pressures.

avoid these issues and maximise tyre life,”

AirSave hub cap adapter with valve tube

“Improved tyre and wheel bearing life are

he says.

on each wheel end and pneumatic hoses

the significant factors where BPW’s AirSave

Another area, Ian explains, where correct

which run through the centre of the axles to

can make a difference for operators of

tyre pressures are paramount is on trailers

connect each tyre to the system.

trucks doing long distance work,” Ian says.

running low-profile tyres on 17.5-, 19.5- or

Ian emphasises that the control unit which

On the topic of super single tyres that are

22.5-inch rims.

maintains the pre-set inflation levels is

widely used on semi-trailers in Europe, Ian

“Generally, the lower the tyre profile

self-contained on the trailer and draws its

says he believes they will start to become

the hotter they run, particularly on long

air supply from the existing braking system

more common in Australia due to a number

distance work, and therefore it’s even more

tanks. This means operators can change

of benefits over duals.

important to maintain correct and equal tyre

trailers without having to disconnect and

“We expect to see super singles becoming

pressures,” Ian says. “In these applications

reconnect additional cables and lines.

increasingly more prevalent in the market –

AirSave really comes into its own, giving

“Once the pressure is set there is no need

there are already some projects kicking off in

operators peace of mind that their tyres are

for the operator to touch it and there’s

that direction,” Ian says.

always operating at peak efficiency.”

no link to the prime mover, which makes

“That certainly helps with monitoring tyres

Importantly, BPW Transpec offers a two-year

changing trailers easier and more efficient,”

because there are a lot less of them – half,

warranty for AirSave systems fitted to BPW

Ian says.

in fact.

ECO Plus trailer axles.

“An indicator light located near the front

“They also have lower rolling resistance for

All in all, featuring a robust and reliable

of the trailer warns the operator that there

an equivalent radius tyre because there are

hubcap adapter designed for many years of

is a tyre air pressure leak that needs to be

only two sidewalls flexing instead of four

trouble-free service, AirSave provides trailer

attended to.”

with duals.”

operators with a simple yet reliable method

Ian stresses that the system is not designed

Ian mentions that it is equally important

of ensuring the correct tyre pressure is

to fully inflate tyres from flat, but rather

for correct tyre pressures to be maintained

maintained at all times.

to maintain the correct pressure across all

when running super singles as it is with

tyres on the trailer and, if a leak occurs, to

duals, adding that half the number of tyres

alert the operator that a tyre or tyres need

simplifies the process of installing AirSave to

attention.

trailers thus equipped.

As such, he says it is designed for linehaul

“Incorrect inflation pressures in super singles

applications and in particular B-doubles

leads to increased edge and shoulder tread

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

Fast Fact BPW AirSave is sold and fitted in Australia by BPW Transpec. The system is a robust and reliable way for semi-trailer and B-double operators to ensure a pre-set tyre pressure is consistently maintained across the entire combination.

BPW AirSave control box.

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Luxury liner BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING DELIVERS SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT AND DURABLE TRAILING EQUIPMENT BY INCORPORATING E-PLAS QUICKSILVER TIPPER LINERS IN ITS BUILDS. Trailer manufacturer, Bruce Rock

divisions and more than 180 full-time staff.

Fast Fact

Engineering, was established in 1980 by

The business, based in Western Australia,

Tipper operators, according to E-Plas

Mike and Gay Verhoogt. What started as

has facilities in Bruce Rock, Forrestfield,

Director, Lisa Marshall, are better off

a humble operation – a 300-square-metre

Welshpool and Port Hedland.

fitting QuickSilver the moment a unit

workshop with one employee – has grown

In addition to manufacturing flat tops, drop

is purchased to counteract potential

over the years to include multiple business

decks, road trains, skels, dollies, dry and

damage caused by the materials they transport. “QuickSilver is a seamless floor liner that allows for every cargo to dump clean without any congestion and can handle any bulk load with ease,” she says. “Also, the QuickSilver material weighs less than both steel and aluminium and is highly abrasion resistant. It’s versatile and durable enough to handle all climates and working environments whether it’s hot, humid, wet, dry, or freezing – and it will eventually protect the integrity of the entire application.”

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Tr-axle Tarex end tipper fitted with E-Plas QuickSilver.

much easier at a lower tipping angle. In addition to minimising the risk of rollover, thereby increasing safety for heavy vehicle operators, the liner does a great job of protecting the tipper tray surface from wear and product abrasion.

“The liner will prevent wear to the floor where it is covered,” Peter says. “There will always be a section of the floor exposed at the rear of the trailer to allow for the expansion and contraction of the QuickSilver product.”

As the liner material is a proprietary industrial grade self-lubricating plastic, Peter says it is generally a better option than QuickSilver’s seamless, smooth surface helps to ensure a smooth unloading process for tipper applications by eliminating catch points.

regular steel and aluminium sheets or wear plates.

“It will shed the product from the trailer with minimal hang up and is quieter than

refrigerated trailers, live bottom trailers,

trailer had been in service for 17 months

running down a metal body. Also, the liner

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) and

doing around 2,340 trips in 17 months.

really needs no ongoing maintenance.

custom designs, Bruce Rock Engineering

After fitting the liner to the trailer it has

Obviously as the liner wears over time you

also specialises in end tippers and side

been back in service for 18 months doing

may need to replace the rear section of

tippers.

the same work with only 2.0mm wear to

the liner, to do this you would simply cut

Peter Oliver, who previously managed the

the product.”

the liner – the rear third and replace that

company’s operations in Perth, is now

The latest trailer to roll out of Bruce Rock

section.”

primarily engaged in sales and quality

Engineering’s workshop with a QuickSilver

E-Plas P/L is the authorised Australian

assurance. On demand, Bruce Rock

tipper liner fitted was a quad axle 12-metre

Engineering have liaised with E-Plas to order

Tarex end tipper which was purpose built

dealer QuickSilver Truck Lining Systems and available Australia wide.

QuickSilver tipper liners to enhance their

for the client to cart mineral sand and

tipper builds.

lithium.

“The first one we fitted was in September

QuickSilver helps to optimise the tipping

2019,” he says. “This trailer was a

process, preventing bulk material from

9.5-metre tri-axle Tarex end tipper. The floor

sticking to the surface of the tipper

and side walls are 3.2mm Hardox 450. This

tray while allowing materials to flow

Contact E-Plas 105 Eucumbene Dr Ravenhall VIC 3023 Ph: 03 8361 1791 Web: www.eplas.com.au

As the QuickSilver liner helps loads to easily slide out of the tipper body, the trailer can be completely unloaded at a reduced tipping angle.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Laurel O’Donnell TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH LAUREL O’DONNELL, GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN AT LINEAGE LOGISTICS, TO DISCOVER WHAT MOTIVATED HER TO EMBARK ON A CAREER PATH IN THE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY. What first drew you to the commercial

better job of it than what I have known in

road transport industry?

Canada and the USA.

In 2000, living in Vancouver, Canada, I joined

I think it will take continuous efforts to

Tibbett & Britten, an international clothing

demonstrate how important our dynamic

and food distribution company, in an IT

industry is to our communities, nation and

and Customer and Corporate Services role.

world.

I was very comfortable in the warehouse

Sharing the diverse opportunities within

environment, having grown up with a Dad

the industry and breaking down some of

who was mechanical and involved my sisters

those long-held stereotypes or unconscious

and I in all his hobbies.

biases tied to Transportation is important to

I quickly found I was excited by the challenges

continue to attract passionate and talented

to identify and implement productivity,

people.

warehouse optimisation and transportation systems. I was motivated to ensure projects

What do female-driven events in

were successful, particularly when I sensed

commercial road transport mean to you?

old school thinking and exclusion from the boys’ club (driven by an innate sense of girls

Laurel O’Donnell

can do anything boys can do).

These are fantastic ways to build connections, expand experiences, foster relationships, and develop mentorships. I have valued sharing

thanked me for impacting their life and

experiences, perspectives and developing

What does a standard day for you look

success.

my skills to better navigate the industry in

like?

To pick one, however, would have to be

general.

I am very passionate about my team and

becoming a General Manager in 2013. I

Meeting the pioneers of the industry is

customers, so my day starts early checking on

became one of six female General Managers

inspiring and meeting the women joining the

activity of the past evening, start of day pace

of one of the largest storage and distribution

industry is motivating. I find myself inspired

and preparing to advise on any corrective

companies in the world.

and feeling more connected to the industry

actions or encouragement.

and my peers.

I spend time daily with my teams, listening for

What is the best thing about the

opportunities to improve our operations from

transport industry?

How can people and companies in the

safety and processes to customer service and

It is so dynamic!

transport industry better promote it as a

team engagement.

There is never a dull day and it provides many

career choice for women?

I catch up on non-urgent emails and reports

opportunities to continuously improve, create

By including women from their businesses

late in the afternoon and then spend time

solutions and service our communities.

in their marketing promotions, making

with my afternoon teams. I generally leave

There are also so many aspects within the

them visible to their customers and career

the site early evening.

industry, with specialties in compliance, safety,

candidates. There are many studies that prove

project management, business development,

if children see themselves reflected in a job

What has been a highlight for your

IT development, emerging technologies and

picture, they can imagine doing that work

career so far?

automation.

and may be inspired to seek that career.

I have had so many wonderful experiences –

I also think it’s beneficial to use recruiting

from large scale projects such as consolidating

What do you think could be improved?

methods that remove names from the CVs for

multiple warehouses to personal moments

Our career marketing. I believe we have

review to help base interviewing on candidate

where one of my team had succeeded and

come a long way and Australia does a much

talent and experience only.

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A leader in the field JOHN WHITE IS THE FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE GLOBALLY RENOWNED DEVONPORT-BASED COMPANY DELTA HYDRAULICS. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERIOR HYDRAULICS SOLUTIONS HAS ENABLED JOHN AND HIS COMPANY TO STAY AT THE TOP OF THE GAME FOR MORE THAN 45 YEARS. A fitter and turner by trade and a self-

John White

taught engineer, John White started Delta Hydraulics in 1975 as a service and repair operation specialising in underground mining equipment.

“Failure analysis exposed the design limitations of the existing products that were available at the time, so I started the design and manufacture of superior replacement components for the mining industry in 1978,” John says.

“During the period 1975 to 1980 we were also called upon to service telescopic cylinders for the Hydro Electric Commission and other major earth moving contractors in Tasmania.”

John says exposure to the inadequacy of the available products for the tipper sector was the catalyst that prompted his invention of the Delhoist Telescopic Cylinder in 1982.

on its underground Ejector trucks which are

crucial for the ongoing supply of innovative

This catapulted Delta Hydraulics into the

manufactured in Thailand.

products to Australian transport equipment

road transport realm.

Another significant innovation John and

manufacturers.

“The key element of our patent of this

his team pioneered is the Delta-C surface

“That is why we are constantly

design was unitary construction where

treatment for chrome-plated cylinder rods.

improving our manufacturing processes

the gland, stage and piston are all one

The ceramic densification process fills micro-

and developing new products such

component – which eliminated all threaded

cracks and fissures in the chrome plating,

as our recently introduced annular

glands and pistons,” John says.

greatly extending cylinder life.

ported telescopic cylinders for specialist

He maintains that 40 years later his design

“Chrome is very hard, but it actually shrinks

applications,” John says.

has been copied by every telescopic cylinder

after it electroplates on and solidifies; for

“My dedication to the sector is still as strong

manufacturer in the world, adding that their

want of a better term – it actually cracks,”

as it was 40 years ago, and I look forward to

quest for a cheaper manufacturing method

John says.

being of service for at least another 10,” he

has resulted in a much more fragile product

“The naked eye can’t see them, but if you

says.

than the Australian manufactured Delhoist.

magnify 10,000 times it looks like the Grand

“One of the major industry sectors we

Canyon.”

service is waste management and our

Delta-C is reported to dramatically

Industry Icon

double-acting telescopic cylinders are used

extend the life of hydraulic cylinders in

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

extensively throughout Australia and also

harsh applications including marine and

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

exported to south east Asia and China on

underground mining.

honouring the unsung heroes of the

a weekly basis,” John says – adding that

As for the future, John says the resilience of

commercial road transport industry.

Caterpillar uses the Double-Acting Delhoist

Delta’s Devonport manufacturing facility is

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FLEET OF THE MONTH

The Hino 300 Series trucks collect and deliver up to 1.5 tonnes of rescued food daily.

Rescue dawn SYDNEY-BASED BUSINESS OZHARVEST REPURPOSES EXCESS FOOD AND DELIVERS IT TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. A LARGE FLEET OF VANS AND HINO 300 SERIES TRUCKS HELP CARRY OUT WHAT HAS BECOME A VAST UNDERTAKING OF DISTRIBUTION. OzHarvest was founded in 2004 by social

18 Hino 300 Series trucks (with three

provides us with the ability of approaching

entrepreneur Ronni Kahn AO, after she

more currently on order from Sydney’s City

the producers direct and being able to

noticed the huge volume of food going

Hino) and one 500 Series Standard Cab FE

move some of that available food in bigger

to waste from her own successful events

Model (with three more of them currently

quantities. The larger truck allows us to

business. Seeking a beneficial solution to the

on order as well). To best suit the mostly

try and rescue some of the food right at

obvious waste of valuable food resources,

urban environments in which they operate,

its source at the farm which is something

and the food insecurity experienced by some

all Hinos are equipped with automatic

we are really keen to do as there is a lot of

Australian communities, Ronni started out

transmissions. The Hino 300 Series 616

food wastage from that point on the chain.

in Sydney with one van rescuing excess food

models each generally collect and deliver 1

Farmers are often unable to get some of

and delivering it to local charities.

to 1.5 tonnes of rescued food each day and

their produce out to supermarkets for a

With a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by

the larger 500 Series Hino is also proving

number of reasons such as odd sized fruit

stopping good food from going to waste

its worth and confirming the decision to

— too big, too small, discoloured or not the

and delivering it to charities which help feed

introduce a larger truck into the OzHarvest

right shape.”

people in need, 17 years and more than

fleet with the capability to handle multiple

As a consequence of the opportunities

160 million meals later, OzHarvest now has

full pallets.

presented by this situation the three

a staff of 250 people, 50 of its high-profile

“In the last couple of years we took on that

additional Hino 500 Series Standard Cab FE’s

yellow vans on the streets, and a fleet of 27

larger vehicle,” says Richard. “It gives us the

on order. Richard regards the Hino trucks as

trucks to support them.

ability to move larger volumes of food items

the most reliable vehicles in the fleet.

Richard Watson is the NSW State Manager

especially when we are working with some

“Any vehicles we are retiring or are coming

and a part of his role involves managing

of the online distribution centres such as

off their lease, we are looking at replacing

the vehicle fleet which currently includes

Woolworths Online and Aldi Online. It also

with Hinos,” Richard says.

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WORLD MAP

Partners in action THE SATISFACTION OF A JOB WELL DONE IS IMPORTANT TO GOLDHOFER. DELIVERING THE BEST HEAVY DUTY AND INDUSTRIAL SCALE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD TAKES WELL-FOUNDED ADVICE WHILE ENSURING THE GREATEST PROXIMITY POSSIBLE TO ITS INDUSTRY PARTNERS. THE GERMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST IS DETERMINED TO CONSOLIDATE AND EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS. Transport and logistics operators

national requirements as standard.

modules, according to Auerbacher, one of

worldwide rely on Goldhofer’s vehicles and

Instead of having to use different vehicles

the most impressive operations involving

technology to manage their heavy haulage

from one country to the next and

Goldhofer gear was the groundbreaking

tasks. These impressive builds can be seen

wasting time and money on transloading

feat achieved in Turkey by the Hareket

in Asia, all of the Americas, Europe, Africa

operations, Goldhofer transport solutions

company in moving two passenger ships

and elsewhere.

allow these companies to handle the

124m long, 22m wide and 35m high.

Member of the Board Transport

job with just one vehicle for maximum

“With a weight of 6,200 tonnes each,

Technology, Rainer Auerbacher, points to

efficiency.

the two ships being built at that Yalova-

a number of reasons as why businesses

“For such operations, consideration must

Tersan shipyard are the heaviest passenger

all over the world place their trust in

be given to such differences in regulations

vehicles ever built in Turkey,” he said.

Goldhofer. For one, the OEM always takes

as the European limits on height and

“They are to be fitted out in a floating

into account the differences in national

weight or the varying track width limits in

dock and were moved there using a total

and regional road transport regulations

place in some US states and they must be

of 200 axle lines consisting of Goldhofer

and includes them in the basic product

catered for either in the standard model

self-propelled units and heavy-duty

design process.

or with special versions,” Auerbacher said.

modules.”

In addition to the economic benefits

“This is important because sometimes just

With its Transport Technology and

of combining high axle loads with

a few centimetres in running height or

Airport Technology divisions, Goldhofer

low deadweight, he explains that the

kilograms of deadweight are decisive for

manufactures high performance vehicles

company’s product design engineers focus

avoiding lengthy detours.”

for the whole world at its German

on producing vehicles offering maximum

While 2020 did not see a significant

headquarters in Memmingen.

flexibility that comply with a wide range of

increase in demand for heavy duty

“We also have production facilities in the US, India and Ukraine,” said Auerbacher.

A mega transporter for the most demanding of tasks.

“In addition, we have sales and service points in Memmingen and Ostfildern in Germany as well as in the US, Great Britain, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We are committed to increasing the number of our facilities around the world so that we can be as close to our customers as possible.”

Each year Goldhofer invests millions of dollars into its R&D budget to further develop its products and to establish new technologies in the market.

“In doing so, we have established a strong framework for the successful development of our products and human resources in Memmingen,” said Auerbacher. “We are also continuing to internationalise with capital spending projects in the UK, Ukraine, India and the US.”

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Truck Shows & Field Days 2021 PENCIL IN SOME INFORMATION ON DATES AND VENUES OF VARIOUS TRUCK SHOWS, FIELD DAYS AND ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY CONFERENCES BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. Got an upcoming event? Then let us know about it. E: editor@trailermag.com.au MAY

AUGUST

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Agfest Field Days 5-8 May Carrick, TAS Visit: www.agfest.com.au

Sheepvention 1-3 August Hamilton, VIC Visit: www.hamiltonshowgrounds.com.au

Riverland Field Days 17-18 September Barmera, SA Visit: www.riverlandfielddays.com.au

New South Wales

Western Australia

Agfair 7-8 May Broken Hill, NSW Visit: www.agfairbrokenhill.com.au

Mingenew Expo 11-12 August Mingenew, WA Visit: www.mmwe.com.au

Riverina Field Days 14-15 May Griffith, NSW Visit: www.riverinafielddays.com Victoria

Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days 25-26 August WA Visit: www.dowerinfielddays.com.au

Mildura Field Days 21-22 May Mildura, VIC Visit: www.mildurafielddays.com.au Queensland Brisbane Truck Show 13-16 May Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane, QLD Visit: www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au JUNE New Zealand New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays 16-19 June Hamilton North Island, NZ Visit: www.fieldays.co.nz Queensland Ag-Grow Emerald Field Days 24-26 June Emerald, QLD Visit: www.aggrow.com.au JULY New South Wales Mudgee Small Farm Field Days 9-10 July Bombira, NSW Visit: www.mudgeefielddays.com.au

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Yorke Peninsula Field Days 28-30 September Paskeville, SA Visit: www.ypfielddays.com.au New South Wales Henty Machinery Field Days 21-23 September Henty, NSW Visit: www.hmfd.com.au OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

Victoria

Western Australia

Wandin Silvan Field Days 15-16 October Wandin, VIC Visit: www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au

Newdegate Machinery Field Days 1-2 September Newdegate, WA Visit: www.newdegatemachineryfielddays.com Victoria MEGATRANS 2021 8-10 September Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Visit: www.megatrans.com.au Royal Melbourne Show 23 September - 3 October Melbourne, VIC Visit: www.royalshow.com.au

Murrumbateman Field Days 16-17 October Murrumbateman, NSW Visit: www.mfdays.com 2022 - MARCH South Australia South East Field Days 18-19 March Lucindale, SA Visit: www.sefd.com.au

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Technology / Innovation / Safety

JOST wins 2 major industry awards for its new JSK42-ASW fifth wheel JOST Australia has been awarded for its innovative JSK42-ASW fifth wheel coupling that combines pneumatic air release, sensor and low The JSK42-ASW uses innovative technology to improve operator safety

“Our thanks to the Heavy Vehicle Industry Association (HVIA) and the Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) for their recognition.”

www.jostaustralia.com.au

SENSOR SYSTEM CLEAR INDICATION OF COUPLING STATUS SHOWN IN THE CABIN

PNEUMATIC AUTOMATION REDUCES BACK STRAIN

LOW MAINTENANCE EXTENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY