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Industry News The latest developments in the commercial road transport industry.

22 Special Report A roundup of the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

28 Economy The Australian economy is expected to grow over the next two years.

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30 Trailer Builder Krueger Transport Equipment on innovation at the Brisbane Truck Show.

32 Rigid Bodies Alltruck Bodies continues to grow in sync with the ever-expanding market it supplies.

34 Cover Story Bedggood’s Transport acquires three new Vawdrey LatchLiner B-doubles.

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36 Hydraulics Showcase A demonstration of hydraulics and related componentry from Gough Transport Solutions and JOST Australia.

40 Axles & Suspensions Powerdown Australia shares recent developments with its shock absorbers, BPW Transpec tells all from the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show and Bruce Rock Engineering elaborates on its use of Fuwa K-Hitch gear.

46 Trailer Building Materials/Components Palfinger dives into Virtual Reality, Premier Tarps on the Razor Delta and Haulmore Trailers discusses WABCO Trailer Electronic Braking Systems.

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54 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine speaks with Julie Russell.

56 Industry Icon Don Hoey shares over four decades of engineering insight.

58 Fleet of the Month Kenworth DAF in Adelaide worked closely with Pinnaroo Fertiliser Depot on a new Kenworth K200. For the South Australian agriculture supplier, the process of purchase, through to customisation and, finally delivery, has proven a memorable one.

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60 World Map This year, Italy’s Assali Stefen celebrates its 35th Anniversary as a manufacturer of axles and suspensions for trailers, semi-trailers and special applications.

62 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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Demanding change Recent developments with the on-demand workforce is troubling for Uber Technologies. It has the potential to delay the expansion of US-based trailer leasing business, Powerloop, and carrier-shipper matching service, Uber Freight, to the Australian market.

The Victorian Government launched an inquiry into the gig economy on December 2018. Based on submissions from workers, unions, businesses and academics, the inquiry has raised serious industrial concerns about ridesharing and food-delivery services.

One of the main themes emerging from the inquiry is that without access to minimum employment standards or collective bargaining, gig economy workers could be vulnerable to exploitation.

Minister for Industrial Relations, Tim Pallas, and Chair of the inquiry, Natalie James, found that three out of four surveyed workers are reportedly being paid under the minimum rate for casuals. More traditional businesses also complained that their on-demand competitors are not required to comply with the same conditions, and operate at lower costs, which creates an uneven playing field when compared with traditional business.

If Powerloop and Uber Freight was introduced to the Australian market it could transform legacy industry

practices and create new opportunities for fleet operators. A trailer pool system could empower smaller road freight companies to grow sustainably, while operators could bolster their delivery network via third parties.

The inquiry into the on-demand workforce helped build the momentum that a Melbourne-based operator needed to rally the support of other drivers, operators and licence owners from Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia to take transport company, Uber, to court.

There are, however, benefits to the gig economy. It provides flexibility and convenience for consumers.

The inquiry highlighted a need for greater transparency to review worker protections.

It is clear that Australia’s gig economy requires further review and regulation to protect those who work in the sector. As the national freight task continues to grow, the introduction of Uber Technologies’ Powerloop and Uber Freight – with appropriate and agreeable worker conditions in place – will be a welcome disruption.

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NEWS

One in five new heavy vehicles PBS approved: Report The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Australian Road Transport

AB-triple combination on display at Temora Performance-Based Standards demonstration.

Suppliers Association (ARTSA) today released a joint report that finds one in five relevant new heavy vehicles manufactured in Australia are now Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approved.

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the joint report demonstrated the success of Australia’s world-leading PBS scheme.

“In 2017, 17 per cent of relevant new heavy vehicles were PBS approved, in 2018 we saw that increase to 20 per cent of

• 1,900 new approvals for new PBS

relevant new heavy vehicles,” he said.

combinations in 2018, an increase from

“PBS vehicles deliver significant benefits to

around 1400 in 2017.

• In the last five years total new PBS

PBS scheme was encouraging heavy vehicle renewal nationwide.

“One of the key benefits of the PBS

involved in 46 per cent fewer crashes than

combination approvals have doubled,

scheme has been to accelerate the renewal of the heavy vehicle fleet

conventional vehicles.

while the heavy vehicle market has

nationwide,” he said.

“The success of the scheme over the

only grown by 20 per cent over the

“The median age of PBS vehicles is four

past decade is a clear statement of the

same period.

years compared to 12 years for the

productivity and have been shown to be

industry’s desire to be safer, smarter and more innovative.”

• More than 55 per cent of PBS approvals

The report shows:

• PBS approved prime mover and trailer

more modern safety systems, including

combinations have doubled in the

better braking and improved stability. By

last five years.

encouraging the uptake of PBS vehicles we

• One in five relevant new heavy vehicles manufactured in 2018 were PBS approved, up from one in six in 2017.

are for truck and dog combinations.

• ARTSA Chair, Martin Toomey, said the

entire heavy vehicle fleet.

“New equipment has the benefit of

can make our roads safer for everyone.”

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The Drake Group has worked with Cometto extensively to provide and service a wide range of Cometto modular trailers for carrying future generation surface ships and submarines.

The six-axle MSPE 6/4/2,43 Evo3 70t is, according to The Drake Group, the best in the business.

The order from Australian Naval Infrastructure includes 16 of these units in addition to two 368kW power packs, providing more than 6,000 tonnes of payload capacity and furthermore the ability to reach a total capacity of 10,000 tonnes.

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BRE partners with Wabash to launch new reefer range BRE is the sole Australian distributor for

STRENX ultra high tensile autofabricated

Wabash trailer products.

chassis, Electronic Braking System (EBS),

Built in Australia, the Cold Core MSC range

double loader options, multi-temp zone

includes full-length chassis road train trailers

options, Hella lights and DG wiring as well

or roll-back A-sections ranging in length from

as gloss gel coat finish (one piece moulded

10 pallet to 26 pallet.

structural floor, roof, sides and front wall

BRE said temperature ratings for these reefers

– fully bonded construction, no rivets),

can be as low as minus 30°c.

100mm rood and floor insulation and 40mm

“Many Australian freight operators are

side insulation, stainless steel rear frame

familiar with the Wabash name and

and docking bumper and barn doors with

the benefits that weight reductions

stainless hardware or overhead roller door.

in its products can have in increasing

All Cold Core MSC trailers will be available with different combinations of equipment

Western Australia–based trailer builder,

their load capacity,” said BRE Director, Damion Verhoogt.

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), has partnered

“We are able to bring the same reliability,

with North American manufacturer, Wabash

temperature control and weight performance

water tanks, long range fuel, and Alcoa aluminium wheels, according to BRE.

National, to launch Cold Core MSC, a new

to this new refrigerated trailer, with the build

“Bruce Rock combines premium materials

range of refrigerated trailers.

quality, option list and smooth gloss sides

and components with stringent quality

The Cold Core MSC range combines

that Australian operators demand.

controls to ensure high-quality products

Wabash’s Moulded Structural Composite

“The Cold Core MSC will be a game-changer

that deliver sustained profitability for our

(MSC) technology with BRE’s Australian

with 25 percent better thermal efficiency

clients,” said Verhoogt. “The Cold Core MSC

chassis and build expertise to deliver

than the Wabash conventional Arctic Lite

range continues this philosophy combining

trailers that are stronger, lighter and

reefer. This gain is increased to 50 per cent

global technology, research and development

provide improved thermal efficiency for the Australian market.

better than some rivals, which is based on

with Australian knowledge and expertise to

field test data, not just theory,” he said.

The new range was unveiled at the 2019

The Cold Core MSC range includes a full

bring to market a refrigerated trailer that has superior thermal efficiency, uses less fuel

Brisbane Truck Show, 16-19 May.

range of axle and suspension options,

and reduces operating costs.”

Cold Core MSC refrigerated trailer.

and accessories such as tool boxes,

Qube announces $135M acquisition Logistics service provider, Qube Holdings,

The acquisition provides Qube additional

and internationally,” said LCR CEO and

has acquired mining and industrial services

geographical diversity and service capability

Managing Director, Col Partington.

company, LCR Group, for $135 million,

to enhance the company’s ability to provide

“I am very excited for the staff and

which was funded through Qube’s existing

reliable integrated logistics solutions.

customers of LCR; Qube offers a great

undrawn debt facilities.

Qube and LCR Group are aligned in their

opportunity for all parties to be part of a

“The acquisition of LCR is significant as

business models which are driven by a

growing national logistics business,” he said.

it provides Qube the ability to deliver

strong safety culture, a solid and stable

enhanced broad spectrum mining and industrial services to its existing and future

team, and a strong ethos to work with our local communities rather than simply

Digby said Qube is committed to developing strong business units that deliver

customers,” said Qube Holdings Chief

in them.

“I am delighted to welcome all LCR staff

Operating Officer, Paul Digney.

“This alignment will continue under the

and management to Qube

“LCR is well known for providing innovative

support umbrella of Qube which will drive

and l look forward to seeing the expanded

lift and shift materials handling solutions

our collective goal to increase our presence

service offering benefiting the combined

across Australia and PNG,” he said.

and customer focus both in Australia

customer base,” he said.

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MaxiTRANS introduces MaxiASSIST Scheduled on-site servicing and repairs is available to customers within the greater areas of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide between 7am and 5pm.

In addition to providing on-site servicing, MaxiASSIST will also respond to calls should customers require trailer breakdown support at any time, any day 24/7, via its network of mobile trailer mechanics.

“It’s about being where we’re needed, when we’re needed, so our customers can keep their freight and our economy moving,” said Buchanan.

“That’s what MaxiASSIST is all about. It’s another demonstration of MaxiTRANS’ ongoing commitment to providing customers with safer, more efficient and reliable transport solutions,” he said.

MaxiASSIST is available for all transport

MaxiTRANS launched its new service offering at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

operators not just MaxiTRANS customers, according to Buchanan.

Trailer builder, MaxiTRANS, has announced

a significant increase in uptime,” said

“MaxiASSIST will service all brands of

the rollout of onsite servicing and 24/7 trailer

MaxiTRANS General Manager Service, Gary

commercial trailers to get drivers back on the

breakdown support service, MaxiASSIST.

Buchanan.

road and continue on doing what they do

MaxiASSIST is reportedly available for

“MaxiASSIST can conduct the service at

best,” he said.

scheduled on-site servicing.

the customer’s facility so drivers can focus

For emergency trailer breakdown support or

“MaxiASSIST’s on-site servicing capability

on other deliveries, giving our customers greater flexibility,” he said.

to schedule an on-site service, customers can

is designed to provide customers with

contact MaxiASSIST on 1300 247 629.

Women in Industry names road transport award finalists The finalists for the 2019 Women in Industry ‘Excellence in Road Transport’

• Grace Lennox – Warehouse Supervisor, Atlas Copco Compressors

mining, engineering, manufacturing and commercial road transport.

award have been announced.

• Michelle Aspinall – Site Manager, Linfox

The event aims to raise the profile of

This category recognises an individual who

• Rose Ferguson – Principal Engineer

women within industry and promote and

has gone above and beyond to improve and positively impact the Australian road transport industry.

The finalists this year are: • Candice Lureman – Truck Driver, VISA Global Logistics • Debbie Reich – General Manager Woolworths, Linfox

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Transportation, Stantec • Sondra Kremerskothen – Group Manager Training, Linfox • Vanessa Williams – Load Co-ordinator, Linx Logistics

encourage excellence.

The fifth annual Women in Industry Awards were held 14 June 2018 in Sydney.

Oxford Cold Storage Transport Manager, Jacquelene Brotherton, took out the

The Women in Industry Awards recognise

‘Excellence in Road Transport’ accolade for

and reward the achievements of women

her efforts with improving the Australian

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Hitachi appoints first female MD region. Both appointments are effective 1 April 2019.

Innovation Business initiatives.

Mashima started her career at Hitachi in

of Managing Director in Australia, to lead

1989 in the company’s Sales Management

my team in resolving social and customers’

Division. Most recently, she served as

issues and creating further values in key

an Outside Director of Hitachi Industry

Australian industries, including mining,

& Control Solutions, Ltd., Hitachi

transportation, healthcare, public safety,

Consulting Co., Ltd., and Hitachi Social

and agriculture,” said Mashima.

Information Services, Ltd. During her 30year career with the Hitachi Group, she

“The opportunity to expand Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business through co-

has accumulated extensive experience in

creation with customers and partners in

delivering information systems to local and

Australia, leveraging the company’s vast

national governments.

and unique operational technology (OT)

Hitachi Australia has announced the

Mashima will be the first female to

and information technology (IT) is

appointment of Chie Mashima as

represent Hitachi as a Managing Director

enormous.

Managing Director.

for Hitachi Australia Pty. Ltd. In serving

“It is a very exciting time for the company,

Mashima succeeds Atsushi Konishi, who

as Managing Director of Hitachi Australia

particularly with the development of

has served as Managing Director since

Pty. Ltd, the regional headquarters

Western Sydney coupled with our

3 April 2017. Konishi will assume an

of Hitachi Ltd., she will oversee all

efforts in the primary sector. I am also

advisory role for Hitachi in Japan, where

of Hitachi’s activities in the region

he will continue to focus on the Oceania

including and beyond its planned Social

looking forward to working with Hitachi Australia’s talented team,” she said.

Newly appointed Hitachi Australia Managing Director, Chie Mashima.

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DuluxGroup commits to $27M facility in WA Render of the DuluxGroup facility.

Paint and coating manufacturer,

areas for inbound and outbound freight,

“The Maddington location is central to

DuluxGroup, has committed to a 10-year

including customer pick-ups. The state

both DuluxGroup’s customer locations

lease on a $27 million purpose-built facility

office for the DuluxGroup WA businesses

and retail outlets to ensure efficient and

in Maddington, Western Australia.

will also be based within the facility.

optimal flow of products in Western

The new facility is being developed by

“This new commitment in Maddington

Australia,” he said. “The new facility will

Richmond and owned by the firm’s

will consolidate multiple operations into a

allow for storage of their diverse product

investment vehicle, Juceda Investments.

purpose-built facility to enable efficiency

range throughout the entire warehouse,

DuluxGroup partnered with specialist

of storage, handling and distribution of

rather than in isolated areas. This will

property and supply chain firm, TM Insight,

multiple brands into common end points,”

provide ultimate flexibility for DuluxGroup

to design the property and will now project

said DuluxGroup National Distribution

in maximising the use of their new

manage the build of the facility.

Manager, Neale Rodgerson. “This will

distribution centre.”

The 17,000-square-metre facility will be

DuluxGroup manufactures a diverse range

located at 4 Bickley Road, Maddington.

allow us to support our growth in Western Australia.”

The development will feature significant

Milan Andjelkovic, Director at TM

including retail paints, stains, varnishes,

levels of racked storage locations to

Insight, who is involved in the property

protective coatings, decorative concrete,

accommodate a vast range of product

procurement and project management

adhesives, sealants and associated

types, a mix of recessed loading docks and

of the build, said the location was

applicators such as brushes and rollers.

on-grade roller doors and a cross-docking

specifically chosen because of its optimal positioning for DuluxGroup.

The facility is expected to be operational in mid 2020.

facility design to create two large staging

of paint and surface protection products

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VTA supports legislation to improve conditions for owner drivers and forestry contractors The Victorian Transport Association

Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors

with the industry to improve conditions

(VTA) – representing the state’s freight,

Act, which found many hirers and

for transport operators and those

transport and logistics industry – has

brokerswere not complying with the Act.

they employ.”

thrown its support behind a Bill

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the

Under the changes, hirers and brokers

introduced to the Victorian Parliament

Association is totally supportive of the Bill.

must comply, or else face penalties of

intended to make work safer and

“As a member of the Victorian

up to $4,000 per infringement.

fairer for owner drivers and forestry

Transport Industry Council the VTA is

Wage Inspectorate Victoria, which was

contractors.

in full support of this very important

established last year, will be responsible

Industrial Relations Minister, Tim Pallas,

initiative taken by the government,”

for monitoring compliance, increasing

introduced the Bill on 1 May, stating its

he said. “No other state has made this

awareness and issuing penalties. It will

intent is to “help ensure owner drivers and forestry contractors are paid correctly,

type of commitment to improve the

conduct a comprehensive information

are safer at work and can better look

conditions for all Owner Drivers and ensure that safety is paramount in all

campaign before the laws come into force, to ensure that those affected are

after their businesses”.

contracts, and we commend Minister

aware of their rights and obligations

The legislation follows a review of the

Pallas and the Government for working

and know where they can find help.

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Followmont Transport is 35-years strong

Mark Tobin, Bernie Tobin and Ben Tobin.

Queensland-based transport company,

Followmont Managing Director, Mark Tobin,

carried on, said Mark Tobin.

Followmont Transport, is celebrating 35 years

said their dedication to providing the best

“We instil these values in our people and

of operation this month.

service possible is something that still rings

expect our team to deliver the highest level

Bernie Tobin and Alan Salpietro realised

true to the company’s values today.

of service.

a gap in the market when a rail strike

“It’s been this dedication that has set a

“We always pull together to get the job

affected newspaper deliveries to regional

precedent for how we operate and why we

done, not one person is more important than

communities. As a result, they founded

have achieved so much over the 35 years.

the other. When it comes to providing for

Followmont Transport in 1984.

”We form partnerships with our customers

our customers, every role in our organisation

Tobin and Salpietro loaded their only truck

and understand what they need to be

plays a part and we couldn’t do it without

and took to the road to ensure Queensland

successful in their business and how we can

supporting each other.

towns remained connected and it was not

help them achieve that,” he said.

“Our people form a family unit and we have

long before their work ethic was recognised

Bernie Tobin said from the moment they started, they made a promise to

created an environment where they feel

quickly established a network that put its customers’ needs first.

their customers.

to each other. Without those values, we

“If we said we would deliver the freight,

couldn’t drive the business forward,” he said.

Over the years, their commitment to service

we delivered it.

Followmont has recently made enormous

saw the company evolve from two men and

“Integrity is everything and when we shook

investments in its future with the acquisition

a truck, to becoming Queensland’s largest

hands with our customers, they knew we

of New South Wales–based Towers Transport

family-owned transport company.

were true to our words,” he said.

in 2018, expanding its network to now also

Currently managed by Bernie Tobin’s

Maintaining a family feel across the

reach every New South Wales town.

son, Mark Tobin, Followmont has over

organisation is the most important factor for

The strategic move was made to offer

800 employees, close to 1,000 pieces of

Followmont Transport, boasting a tagline of

additional services to their existing

equipment, 25-plus depots throughout

‘it’s personal, not commercial’.

Queensland and New South Wales as well as 150 local contractors.

“Our company was founded on family values and it’s important that legacy is

customer base for the benefit of their businesses and is currently in the process of

by other multi-national retailers. They

a sense of belonging and are committed

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Woolworths Group reports sales growth across the board Retail supermarket company, Woolworths

(Easter-adjusted) a particular highlight.

deflation than recent periods and settled

Group, nearly reached $15 million in sales for

Australian Food reported sales of $10.017

weather,” he said.

its continuing operations, according to third

million for the 13 weeks to 31 March 2019,

“Customer scores remained high but

quarter sales results for the 13 weeks to 31

up from last year’s result: $9.624 million.

were marginally lower than the prior year

March 2019.

Total third quarter sales from continuing

with plans in place to address areas of

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci,

operations, including Australian Good,

underperformance.

is pleased with the improvement in sales

Endeavour Drinks, New Zealand Food,

“Our ‘Simpler for Stores’ productivity

momentum across the Group in Q3, despite

Big W and Hotels, was $14.898 million.

program continues to build momentum and

a challenging first half, with Australian Food

“While we had positive transaction and item

comparable sales growth of 4.2 per cent

growth, sales also benefitted from lower

there are a number of initiatives underway to address higher than forecast stock loss.”

Monadelphous joint venture secures $100M Talison Lithium contract Mondium – an incorporated joint venture

construction of a new tailing re-treatment

instrumentation works and controls.

where construction company, Monadelphous

processing plant at the Greenbushes mine

Mondium Director, Bob Osmetti, said the

Group, has a 60 per cent shareholder stake –

site in south west Western Australia.

award was a testament to Mondium’s strong

has been awarded its largest contract to date

Subject to the receipt of all final project

capability of delivering

with Talison Lithium, valued at approximately

regulatory approvals, Mondium, as

quality projects.

$100 million.

the EPC contractor, will carry out all

“We are excited to have been awarded such

Mondium is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) service

engineering and design, procurement

a significant contract and look forward to

and site construction. The contract also

continuing our strong

provider that delivers projects in the minerals

includes design and construction of

relationship with Talison Lithium,” he said.

processing sector.

detailed earthworks, concrete works,

This $100M contract involves the design and

structural, platework, electrical and

Work under the contract is expected to be completed by June 2020.

Experienced director joins Lindsay Australia board Lindsay Australia CEO and Managing

1987, he commenced with Carter & Spencer

Football Club) (Chairman) and Brismark

Director, Kim Lindsay, has announced the

Group where he remained until 2004, having

(President). Kelly has been a Director of

appointment of Anthony ‘Tony’ Kelly as a

been appointed a Director from 1992.

Brisbane Markets Limited since 2001.

Non-Executive Director of the company.

Kelly is currently Chairman and co-owner of

“Kelly brings a wealth of relevant

Kelly is a qualified lawyer having graduated

IT company, Veracity Technology, specialising

experience to the business, including

from the University of Queensland in 1984.

in cloud-based platforms and services.

His work in the legal profession included

Kelly held directorships with Gladstone

extensive knowledge of imports/exports, horticulture and agriculture,” said Lindsay.

time as a judge’s Associate, and commercial

Ports Corporation, Brisbane Bears – Fitzroy

“The board of the company extends a

law experience with a Brisbane law firm. In

Football Club Limited (Brisbane Lions AFL

warm welcome to Mr Kelly.” www.trailermag.com.au

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NEWS

Omni Tanker targets global markets with CEIF backing Composite technology company, Omni

Omni Tanker’s carbon fibre tanks means

William (Bill) Rodgers. The technology is

Tanker, will upscale its operations to meet

transporting them requires less energy and

used to construct a seamless thermoplastic

international demand, drawing on a $4

produces lower emissions. Additionally,

corrosion barrier with an extraordinary

million equity investment via the Clean Energy

while traditional rubber lined stainless steel

interface strength to a carbon fibre composite

Innovation Fund (CEIF).

tanks are dedicated to one product and

tank structure.

The CEFC investment, according to Clean

generally carry goods in only one direction,

Under CEO Daniel Rodgers, Omni Tanker has

Energy Finance Corp., will allow the highly

the chemical resistance and easy washout

developed a dominant market position for

innovative company to contribute to lower

of the OmniTANK’s patented seamless

aggressive corrosive chemical tank haulage

emissions in the transport sector.

thermoplastic interior means they can be two-

within Australia.

Omni Tanker is commercialising its technology

way loaded, reducing asset down time and

With approvals now granted for its tanks to

in the bulk liquid transport equipment

empty running, increasing the efficiency and

transport dangerous goods in the USA and

market, with the Omni road tanker and the

capacity of transportation routes.

Europe, the OmniTAINER is being exported

OmniTAINER, a portable tank container (ISO

The ISO tank container market, which already

globally.

tank) designed for intermodal applications.

boasts a global fleet of more than 550,000

Omni Tanker is also undertaking research

The use of carbon fibre composites, with

tank containers, is growing by more than

and development on a variety of other tank

six times the strength to weight of steel,

eight per cent a year. Most tank containers

transport applications and other industry

allows for tanks which are more than 35 per

are either stainless steel or carbon steel.

opportunities from its platform technology.

cent lighter. With Omni Tanker’s technology,

The investment marks an exciting milestone

“Globally we are seeing significant growth in

the tanks can transport a wide range of

for the CEIF, which has now invested $64

the tank container market, and transporters

cargoes including corrosive liquids and high purity chemicals.

million across 10 transactions. The Innovation

and operators are all seeking new ways

Fund is the largest dedicated Australian

“This is an exceptional Australian technology,

investor of its kind, drawing on $200 million

to improve safety and drive profitability,” said Rodgers.

being manufactured in Australia and

in CEFC finance and operated with the

“Our proven technology is compelling for

exported globally,” said CEIF Executive

assistance of ARENA.

users of transport tanks and we are scaling

Director, Ben Gust.

This latest Innovation Fund investment is

our production capability to meet the global

“We are very excited to be working alongside

part of broader $7.9 million capital raising

demand. With this investment we will

Omni Tanker as it scales up to revolutionise

by Omni Tanker to help it scale up its

substantially expand our NSW manufacturing

the transportation of corrosive and hazardous

manufacturing operations to supply ISO tanks

plant and invest in our specialist workforce,

goods worldwide,” he said.

internationally.

enabling a major increase in production

The combination of light weight and

Omni Tanker’s core business is based on a

capacity by 2020,” he said.

exceptional chemical resistance of

patented technology invented by the late

Gust is pleased to support Omni Tanker.

Toll announces latest financial results Japan Post has announced the results of

Toll’s productivity program, despite ongoing

Asian logistics market.

its international logistics business, which

challenges in the Australian, New Zealand

“We have continued to focus on delivering

includes Toll Group, for the year ended 31

and US markets, as well as tough conditions

better solutions and outcomes for our

March 2019, reporting earnings before

in the mining and retail sectors.

customers.

interest and tax of $127 million, a seven per

“While today’s financial results show parts

“This has led to organic revenue increasing

cent improvement over the prior year.

of our business continue to face significant

by $447 million over the prior year, driven

Toll Group Managing Director, Michael Byrne,

headwind, there are positive signs particularly

by strong demand in Asia, and major

said the results showed strong customer

with the improvement in the US business

account wins and renewals in the groceries,

growth for the year and good progress on

and double-digit revenue growth in the

technology and government sectors,” he said.

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Changes to ADR38/05 are fast approaching, is your business ready for the 1st July?

On the 1st July 2019, changes to ADR 38/05 will mandate that all new trailer models built above Stability Control (RSC). Then by the 1st November, all new trailers built must also comply.

new trailers over 4.5 tonnes, and that trailers designed to tow another trailer must supply a 24-volt connector for the towed trailer.

but new road train converter dollies and non-standard low loaders will be exempt.

may need to update their trailer designs before the deadline in order to comply.

Roll stability support (RSS) required by ADR38/05 to reduce the risk of trailer roll overs; Brake-by-

power connector; loggers, plus much more.

Whether you plan to build a single trailer or produce over a 100 a week, you should be planning to add complying braking systems now.

At WABCO, we have been at the forefront of heavy vehicle braking technology with over 9 million ABS and EBS systems currently in the market world-wide. WABCO’s Australian Distributors are experts in supplying TEBS build kits to Trailer Manufacturers to make upgrading your equipment as simple as possible.

’ help you meet the changes to ADR 38/05, get in contact with our team today.

Call us on 1300 492 226 today to learn more

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BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

Showing the way THE 2019 BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW REMAINS AN EVENT UNEQUALLED IN SIZE AND SCOPE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT IN AUSTRALIA. WITH THE PACE OF ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH, TRAILER AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS ARE EMBRACING NEW SYSTEMS TO DELIVER INCREASINGLY ADVANCED EQUIPMENT.

Vawdrey Australia showcasing its latest developments at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

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Despite the long-awaited federal election

Keeping it cool

falling on the Saturday of the four-

Since 2013 crowds at the Brisbane Truck

day event, crowds of nearly 37,000

Show have steadily increased, along

people passed through the doors of

with demand for efficient refrigeration

the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition

technology. Mitsubishi extolled the virtues

Centre where the 2019 Brisbane

of its latest range of transport fridges, all

Truck Show offered the latest product

of which employ the same ‘Hyper Inverter’

innovations from original equipment

technology as its household

manufacturers in trailing equipment and

air-conditioners.

commercial vehicles.

Coupled with the latest scroll compressors,

Visitors from all over Australia including

the unit is claimed to achieve exceptionally

media, government, private industry and

low fuel consumption of 0.7l/h and a noise

the general public were treated to a feast

level of 58dBA due to the engine operating

of big and small trucks, side-loaders, drop

at a constant 1700rpm.

decks, live bottom trailers and sundry

Meanwhile, Carrier’s new HE (high

equipment. This included the latest in

efficiency) series of fridge plants was

driveheads, sensors, seatbelts, lubricants

designed to comply with the latest

and tyres, in addition to presentations from industry bodies such as the National

stringent emissions regulations in the US and Europe.

Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the

The company claims the HE units use up

Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and

to 30 per cent less fuel under partial load

demonstrations across the aftermarket and

operation than previous iterations which

logistics sectors. From Narva on one side

equates to a massive 5.4 tonnes of CO2.

of the Main Hall to PACCAR at the other

Features include four-speed CAN-bus-

end the major attractions were spread

controlled engine operation, with the

across three levels of more than 35,000 square metres.

lowest speed being the most widely used to maintain temperature once

JOST fifth wheel.

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Fast Fact Capral promoted its range of rolled and extruded industrial aluminium products and value-added services – many of which are also now available through Capral’s new online ordering system. “Being able to get face to face with trailer builders and discuss what we can do for them is a great advantage,” said Capral Market Manager Industrial Products, Mark Capral Aluminium has earned a solid reputation in the transport industry for providing trailer manufacturers with strong, flexible and lightweight building materials.

Murray.

pull-down is completed.

approach in some applications such as the

due for release next month.

The move from a six-cylinder reciprocating

PBS quad trailers which feature compact

The chemically treated surface finish is

piston compressor to a scroll unit has

800mm wide heavy-duty fifth wheels

super low maintenance, according to

significantly boosted efficiency and

designed to fit between the chassis rails.

JOST, adding that a good sponge down

lowered noise and vibration levels.

A recent addition to the D’Angelo stable is a range of tail-lifts made in Austria.

with truckwash and water is all that is needed to maintain a mirror finish.

Top-notch componentry on display

JOST Australia’s forthcoming EverShine

The product is said to be competitively

Just when you thought everything

forged alloy wheels made for a dazzling

priced and comes with a five-year

that could possibly be electronically

display at the show, too. The product is

conditional warranty fully backed by JOST.

monitored had been introduced, heavy duty equipment specialist, BPW Transpec, has come up with a novel concept called iGurt, enabling operators to keep tabs on the tension of load lashing straps via their smart phone.

Using an app, iGurt can be configured in accordance with the number of straps on the trailer and sends an alert to the operator indicating which strap has lost tension. The device attached to the strap also has a light display giving the operator instantaneous confirmation of correct tension during walk-around inspections.

A highlight at the Brisbane Truck Show was Australian family-owned manufacturer, D’Angelo, which produces a broad range of fifth wheels and tow couplings covering the spectrum from fifth-wheeler horse floats to slide back trailers, Performance-Based Standards (PBS) quad units and traditional road trains. The company uses a ‘less is more’

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Fuwa K-Hitch started out as a specialist designer and supplier of road transport components, including fifth wheels, for Western Australian operators.

It’s available in 10- and 8-stud sizes with US, Euro and Japanese stud patterns. The 22.5 x 8.25 10-stud/ 285 PCD version has a bare weight of 23.6kg.

Other products on display at the Brisbane Truck Show included the ROCKINGER range of tow couplings and the new JSK37CXW greaseless 50mm heavy duty fifth wheel.

The new fifth wheel is reportedly suitable for tanker, stock crate, container, logging, offroad and multi-trailer combination applications.

The JSK37CXW fifth wheel is available as a fixed assembly, low profile ball race and double-row ball race assembly, and is designed to provide extra load capacity for better PBS performance.

Since 1946, Bartlett has supplied solid

BPW Transpec continues to innovate its self-steer axles.

solutions for medium- and heavy-duty trailer coupling applications.

backlash due to repeated braking and

Manufacturing at its mightiest

The Bartlett Ball coupling was introduced

accelerating actions.

On display at the Vawdrey Australia stand

in 1964 and features precision working

The Bartlett Ball comes in 127mm and

was a WingLiner trailer, one of several

clearances and a large hemispherical

95mm variants, both featuring an

different trailer configurations being

contact surface, effectively uniting truck

excellent oscillating range of 22.5 degrees

supplied to Toll Logistics for various long-

and trailer as one vehicle.

in all directions.

standing contracts.

Bartlett claims this eliminates the

It has a high vertical load capacity and can

The WingLiner unit is Dangerous Goods

fatigue and wear common to pintle

be used with pig, tag and dog trailers with

rated with a spark proof interior thanks to

and ring style couplings caused by

gross trailer masses from 3.5 to 45 tonnes.

aluminium sheet lining on all internal faces

MaxiTRANS unveiled a variety of industry developments across its broad portfolio.

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including floor, ceiling, walls and doors.

Opening or closing the WingLiner doors takes just 10 to 15 seconds and when

The Drake Group, including O’Phee Trailers, showcased its comprehensive production capabilities in Brisbane.

fully open the doors lay flat on the roof, providing unobstructed side-loading access for forklifts. When the doors are closed the robust multi-point latching mechanism gives the doors load restraint status.

Also on show was a 36-pallet double dropdeck B-double featuring LatchLiner curtains which significantly lower the time it takes to undo and reinstate the curtains.

The gates are load restraint rated and incorporate Lift-a-Gate straps which enable easy removal and installation of the gates for loading and unloading.

AutoLock mezzanine decks can be easily adjusted via a forklift without the operator having to leave the seat.

Western Australia–based trailer builder, Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), has been the sole Australian distributor for Wabash National trailers over the past five years.

On display at the show was a fine example of BRE’s slick new smooth-sided Cold Core MSC refrigerated trailer, utilising moulded structural composite (MSC) technology

its own chassis with a range of axle and

in its products can have in increasing

developed by Wabash National.

suspension options.

BRE imports the van bodies in kit form

“Many Australian freight operators are

their load capacity,” said BRE Director, Damion Verhoogt.

from the US and assembles them to

familiar with the Wabash name and

“We are able to bring the same reliability,

exacting standards, mating the boxes to

the benefits that weight reductions

temperature control and weight

Fast Fact Advanced manufacturer, Redarc Electronics, On displayed its full range of products including the latest range of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) DC-DC chargers (LFP2420/LV), DC-DC battery chargers, voltage converters and safety Bruce Rock Engineering collaborated with US trailer builder, Wabash National, to produce a fuel efficient refrigerated trailer – Cold Core MSC.

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products including Roll Over Sensor and Battery Master Isolation Switch.

hinged foils on the back which manually

dollies tend to be less susceptible to these

fold out to reduce air turbulence between

issues, the ITC highlights the need for air

the lead and tag trailers at highway

suspension on dollies as it is the industry

speeds. Before opening the back doors the

standard for new semi-trailers.

foils are folded flush against them and the

The performance of the rigid drawbar dolly

doors then open in the usual fashion.

will be reviewed by the NHVR as it seeks

On the inside are recessed double loading

to implement better systems for PBS trailer

bar pockets in the side walls which

combinations.

enable the fully insulated walls to have a flush surface.

An intriguing reveal by MaxiTRANS was a Freighter rigid drawbar converter dolly designed to eliminate the inherent drawbacks of the hinged drawbar dolly.

This is the result of a ‘proof of concept’ project undertaken by the ATA’s Industry

Fast Fact

Technical Council (ITC) with the valued

Established over 15 years ago,

support of equipment suppliers including

Liner Supply provides a wide range

MaxiTRANS, JOST, Alcoa Wheels, WABCO,

of fibreglass laminates, extruded

Bridgestone and Hendrickson.

polystyrene foams, polyurethane

The project was conceived following

foams, polyethylene terephthalate

ATA member discussions surrounding

foams, and adhesives and sealants to

the dynamic issues with hinged drawbar

various industries in Australia and New

converter dollies featuring airbag

Zealand, including commercial road

suspension.

transport. Seeking out some of the

Specific issues raised include brake

most respected product manufacturers

performance to this new refrigerated

reactivity, tyre wear and the potential for

from around the world, Liner Supply

trailer, with the build quality, option list

diminished dynamic stability of a multi-

has formed exclusive Australasian

and smooth gloss sides that Australian

combination due to wear in the dolly

distribution agreements with several

operators demand.

drawbar pivot bushes.

renowned European suppliers.

“The Cold Core MSC will be a game-

While conventional steel spring suspended

changer with 25 percent better thermal efficiency than the Wabash conventional Arctic Lite reefer. This gain is increased to 50 per cent better than some rivals, which is based on field test data, not just theory,” he said.

True to form, trailer manufacturer, MaxiTRANS, had a comprehensive range of equipment on show in Brisbane.

On display was a Freighter three-way container skel which has been thoroughly re-engineered with the aim of reducing tare weight. As a result, the company says it is a substantial 520kg lighter than its predecessor.

It can be equipped with a rear crossmember to mount a tow coupling for road train and A-double applications and comes with side-loader pads for transferring containers.

On the Maxi-CUBE stand was a lead B-double trailer featuring fuel-saving

The event organisers were gratified to see how the Brisbane Truck show supports the heavy vehicle industry by facilitating business opportunities.

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in June THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY IS EXPECTED TO GROW OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS, ALONG WITH A STRENGTHENING LABOUR MARKET. HOWEVER, THERE ARE COMMERCIAL CONCERNS REGARDING THE COUNTRY’S ROLLING INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENTS.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Philip Lowe.

Monetary policy decision as advised by the

has to be moved back onto budget”.

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) remains

Even though Australia’s trade surplus

consistent of late, with interest rates left

narrowed in March – $4.949 billion

unchanged. Governor, Philip Lowe, is adamant that the Australian economy will

compared to $5.14 billion posted in February

grow by around two-to-three per cent in 2019 and 2020 as a result of increased

Statistics (ABS) – the weaker exports were partially due to a cyclone that impacted

investment in infrastructure and a pick-up

Australia’s northwest coast and damaged

of activity in the resources sector, following

port facilities.A rise in Australia coal exports

a rise in the prices of Australia’s exports.

(+16 per cent in March) confirms Lowe’s

As part of the 2019-20 Budget, the Federal

optimism for the resources sector, where

Government is investing $100 billion over a

Australia is currently the biggest exporter

10-year period. Australian Financial Review

of coal in the world. The mining industry

commentator, Mark Ludlow, said that annual

also benefitted from firm demand and

infrastructure funding has been falling short

prices for coal used in steelmaking, despite

of the long-term average in recent years, which has been noted by lobby groups. He

a slowdown in cargoes clearing customs at Chinese ports.

claims this rolling infrastructure investment

Meanwhile, Lowe asserts the Australian

could “create a fiscal timebomb for future

labour market remains strong. “There has

governments if the projects do not deliver

been a significant increase in employment,

commercial returns and the equity investment

the vacancy rate remains high and there are

– according to the Australian Bureau of

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

14

12 11

10

7

8

7

Index Points

8

6 5

5

6

5 3

3

3 3

4

2

0

Apr 2018

Jul 2018

Oct 2018

Jan 2019

2

Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank

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1.3%

3.9%

1.75%

INFLATION RATE MARCH 2019

INFLATION EXPECTATIONS APRIL 2019

INTERBANK RATE APRIL 2019

reports of skills shortages in some areas,” he

development. Some further lift in wages

said. “Despite these positive developments, there has been little further progress in

growth is expected, although this is likely to be a gradual process.”

reducing unemployment over the past six

Inflation data for the March quarter were

The RBA expects inflation to be around

months. The unemployment rate has been

noticeably lower than expected and suggest

two per cent this year, boosted by recent

broadly steady at around five per cent

subdued inflationary pressures across much of

increases in petrol prices. In May, the RBA

over this time and is expected to remain

the economy, according to Lowe.

Board judged that it was appropriate to hold

around this level over the next year or so,

“Over the year, inflation was 1.3 per cent

the stance of policy unchanged, recognising

before declining a little to 4.75 per cent in

and, in underlying terms, was 1.6 per cent,”

spare capacity in the economy and that a

2021. The strong employment growth over

he said. “Lower housing-related costs

further improvement in the labour market

the past year or so has led to some pick-

and a range of policy decisions affecting

up in wages growth, which is a welcome

administered prices both contributed

was likely to be needed for inflation to be consistent with the target.

to this outcome. Looking forward, inflation isexpected to pick up, but to do so only gradually.”

TRAILER BUILDER

Building on tradition KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT WORKS CLOSELY WITH TRUCKING BUSINESSES AUSTRALIA-WIDE TO DELIVER THE INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND RELIABLE SERVICES THEY REQUIRE, WHICH WAS A HIGHLIGHT FOR THE VICTORIAN TRAILER BUILDER AT THIS YEAR’S BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW. Krueger Transport Equipment has been

standards in the industry.

representative said.

displaying its trailers and other related

As a case in point, they gestured to the

“The decks have our SafeAdjust system

components at the Brisbane Truck

semi-trailer displayed on the stand.

which enables a forklift operator to adjust

Show for many years. Every event avails Krueger the opportunity to showcase its

“This is Krueger’s 45-foot single drop deck curtain sider with mezzanine decks at the

the height up or down without leaving the cab of the forklift.

latest offerings and the 2019 show was

middle and rear of the trailer,” a Krueger

“For a lot of transport fleets this is an

no exception.

Manning the stand were a team of dedicated and professional sales and service representatives for the company.

The enthusiastic team were quick to explain that Krueger has a long history of building trailers with equipment that meets and often exceeds crucial workplace health and safety (WH&S) Krueger Transport Equipment also tailors its Performance-Based Standards designs to help fleet operators achieve significant payload gains and operational efficiencies.

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This is the first Brisbane Truck Show where we have specifically promoted the aftermarket arm of the business. There’s a group of us from the three eastern states here at the show, catching up with customers we don’t normally get the chance to meet with face-to-face.

important feature because it eliminates the risk of a person being injured during manual deck height changing procedures.”

The Krueger team went on to describe how the SafeAdjust system works, explaining it has a ratchet system that automatically engages the locks as the deck is lifted by the fork tynes.

“To lower the deck the fork operator needs to raise the deck close to the top where the locking tabs come in contact with nylon strips mounted on the roof posts,” a Krueger representative said. “This retracts the tabs and they are then held in this position as the deck is lowered. When it reaches the lowest position the tabs are

The 2019 Brisbane Truck Show drew a crowd of around 37,000 people over four days.

automatically deployed and the deck is raised to the desired position upon which the tabs lock into place and the deck is

easily operated with one hand to lift the

“It’s also a good opportunity for us to

gate out of the pockets. This eliminates

see what’s out there equipment wise to

ready to be loaded.”

back and arm strains and once the gate is

help us improve our service offering from

The Krueger team were also keen to

lifted it is easily slid to the side for loading

our workshop facilities.

demonstrate another WH&S development

or unloading of the trailer.”

“Being here at the show has also been very

it has employed with its gates.

The other trailer on the Krueger stand was

beneficial for the aftermarket side of the

“This is our self-lifting gate which

a container skel which the team explained

business which is an area that’s growing

incorporates a strap system that can be

was one trailer from a 30-metre A-double

quickly and one that plays a critical role in

combination. The converter dolly which

our total customer care offering.

connects the two trailers in the A-double

“We’ve received a positive response

formation was also on display.

from customers who have visited the

“This combination is Performance-Based

stand and we plan to have an even

Standards (PBS) approved and dramatically

more comprehensive display at the next Brisbane Truck Show in 2021.”

improves productivity due to the fact that it can transport two 40-foot containers, whereas a 26-metre B-double skel combination is limited to one 40- and one 20-foot container.”

With the products well covered, it was

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

time for another representative to fill us in on the service side of the business.

“This is the first Brisbane Truck Show where we have specifically promoted the aftermarket arm of the business,” a Krueger representative said.

Fast Fact

“There’s a group of us from the three

Krueger Transport Equipment offers a

eastern states here at the show, catching

comprehensive array of load-restraint

up with customers we don’t normally get

optimised technologies including

the chance to meet with face-to-face.

its patented Slide-A-Gate system,

“It’s a great opportunity to put faces to

air-operated Lock’n’Load system,

names as we usually see more of the

self-lifting gates, the ‘Quick Kurt’ high

drivers than the company owners and

productivity curtain as well as the EZI

transport managers.

Autodeck – auto self-locking deck.

“We’ve been able to promote our side

Some of these innovative products

of the business being spare parts as

were displayed on Krueger’s stand at

well as tailored service and support for trucks and trailers.

this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.

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RIGID BODIES

The all-encompassing Alltruck Bodies WITH CLOSE TO 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS, A BROAD PRODUCT PORTFOLIO AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO BUILD QUALITY, ALLTRUCK BODIES CONTINUES TO GROW IN SYNC WITH THE EVER-EXPANDING MARKET IT SUPPLIES. wouldn’t have a business.”

Tony says that a large percentage of the work he undertakes is repeat business from companies big and small that value and appreciate Alltruck Bodies’ expertise and specialised service.

“In our early days we gained the trust and respect of various companies in the truck rental market like Hertz, Budget, Thrifty and Avis,” he says. “We have also built numerous truck bodies for large parcel delivery fleets like TNT and Toll.”

In addition to delivering quality truck bodies, Tony explains that another area of importance for Alltruck Bodies is social responsibility.

“As an organisation we encourage the idea of giving back to the community.”

He says. “We’ve been involved with a number of charities including Bali Children Foundation, Variety Australia’s Children’s Alltruck Bodies co-founder, Tony Romano.

Charity and Life Education featuring ‘Healthy Harold’ who visits schools helping instil the concepts of safe and healthy

When it comes to meeting the long-term

has opened at Archerfield in Brisbane. His

life choices in our children. I am also

durability requirements of Australian

vision from the outset has always been to

involved with various fundraising activities

transport operators, equipment

deliver quality equipment.

including gala dinners, Boundary Lunches

manufacturers have to contend with

“Our motto ‘Where quality is never

and Ocsober as well as being on the Life

operating conditions that are typically

compromised’ is the foundation on which

Education Victoria Advisory Board.

among the harshest on the globe.

we have built our business,” Tony says.

Tony elaborates on why he believes, as

As a long-established enterprise, Alltruck

“In this competitive industry we continually

Bodies has the runs on the board in

strive to evolve our products in line with

a company, this is an ideal way to give back to the wider community.

terms of building robust, high quality equipment that goes the distance.

the constantly changing needs and expectations of our customers.

“Life Education Victoria is a not-for-profit

Tony Romano, who has four decades of

“To maintain success, amidst all

with education about good health,” he

experience in the truck body building

the competition, requires looking

says. “We have issues like drug and alcohol

game, founded Alltruck Bodies in

for new processes and products to

abuse and cyber bullying and I think it’s

Dandenong, south east Melbourne, in

keep ahead of the curve.

1991 with business partner, George

“Along with our valued customers, our

best to educate our kids about the dangers of these things early in life.”

Mitrousis. Since then the business has

loyal staff collectively is the most important

Getting back to business, he mentions

grown exponentially and a second facility

part of the operation – without them we

that his staffing numbers are more than

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organisation that empowers our children

Alltruck Bodies has produced quality rigid bodies at its purpose-built facilities in Dandenong, Victoria, for more than two decades.

100 at Dandenong and one dozen at

process at the Dandenong facility,

we can tailor-build matching trailer and

the Archerfield branch, which he says is

an Operations Manager was recently

due to be relocated to larger premises

appointed. “We have committed as an

rigid truck bodies which makes the whole combination more integrated.”

in the not-too-distant future.

organisation to spend more time and

On the matter of R&D, Tony says the

“Our Queensland business is growing

resources on research and development

company has a talented team of engineers

rapidly and we must soon up-size our

(R&D) in order to progress new products

who are encouraged to introduce new

operations and staffing levels there in

and processes to take us into the future.

order to keep up with the considerable

One of these initiatives is that we recently

design concepts to the mix. “I firmly believe that fostering flair in the workforce

demand,” Tony says, adding that as part

started building pig trailers due to the

keeps people motivated and at the

of a plan to streamline the production

growing demand for these units. That way

same time happy and content.”

Alltruck Bodies received the 2006 and 2007 Age/ D&B Victorian Business Award for manufacturing.

Contact Alltruck Bodies 245 Frankston-Dandenong Road Dandenong VIC 3175 03 9791 2144 www.alltruckbodies.com.au

Fast Fact Manufacturing a diverse range of rigid bodies and trailers including flat-top, curtainsiders, fibreglass dry freight and refrigerated vans, Alltruck Bodies continues to develop and refine its design and production processes to remain competitive.

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COVER STORY

Laying it on the LatchLiner THE ACQUISITION OF THREE NEW VAWDREY LATCHLINER B-DOUBLES HAS CONSIDERABLY BOLSTERED THE BEDGGOOD’S TRANSPORT FLEET. THE COMPANY SPECIALISES IN THE LOCAL AND INTERSTATE HAULAGE OF TIMBER AND GENERAL FREIGHT ALONG THE SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SEABOARDS BETWEEN ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE. Sporting a striking green, yellow and white

while the shift to curtain-siders in the

livery, the Bedggood’s Transport outfits are a regular sight on the highways and

early 1990s introduced the company to Vawdrey trailers.

byways of eastern Victoria and interstate.

“By that stage we had a fleet of around

The company, headquartered at Maffra

14 semis and customer demand along

in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque East

with the need for improved efficiency

Gippsland region, was founded by Barry

foreshadowed our move into the curtain-

Bedggood in 1975, operating a lone

sider realm,” Barry says.

single-drive Mercedes-Benz 1418 prime

Today, the Bedggood’s trailer fleet numbers

mover coupled to a 36-foot Fruehauf

36, of which Barry says around 90 per cent

relationship with Gippsland Truck Centre

tandem-axle semi.

are curtain-siders and the remainder a mix

at Bairnsdale and in particular Keith White

Hauling timber in various forms has been

of flat-tops and skels used for both general

who is Dealer Principal,” Barry says. “I’ve

a mainstay of the business from that time

and container work.

been dealing with Keith since the mid-‘80s

forward, as Barry relates.

The prime mover side of the equation

and it’s the same with a lot of things we

“I started out carting old railway sleepers,

has undergone a similar evolution with

buy, the personal relationships involving

which soon progressed to newly milled

Mercedes-Benz and International being the

established trust are paramount.”

timber from the Gippsland region to

earlier choices before a wholesale switch to

Which leads neatly into the next question

Melbourne then backloading bricks and

Kenworth was made in 1986. Nowadays

regarding his reasons for choosing

other building materials,” he recalls.

the all-KW prime mover fleet comprises 22

Vawdrey. Barry maintains it comes down

From there the business steadily grew over

conventionals with examples of the new

a long period of time, employing a variety

generation wide-cab models including the

to three equally important factors – the people, the products and the after-sales

of truck and trailer brands.

T610 and the newly launched T410.

service and support.

The original Fruehauf unit gave way to

“Kenworth is the prime mover of choice

“I’ve been in this game for more than

other makes including Freighter and CIMC

for us and we have an exceptionally good

40 years and in that time I’ve built many

Fast Fact Not having the need for load restraint curtains, Bedggood’s Transport has found Vawdrey’s LatchLiner B-double combinations ideal for its timber and general freight operation. Time saved by the auto latching and smooth curtains which enhance graphics presentation are big pluses.

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The Vawdrey LatchLiner B-double is ideal for carting timber, ensuring optimal load restraint.

strong relationships with people at

ask for more.”

again helps us maintain optimal fleet

various suppliers,” he says.

Talking specifically about the LatchLiner

presence on the road. Our presentation

“I’ve always maintained this is a people-

trailers, Barry says he is very impressed with

and image are very important because

oriented industry, so along with top

the robust construction of the latch and

that’s what people see and judge us by.”

quality products and service it’s the

hook mechanism of the curtain assemblies

As for staff numbers, Bedggood’s employs

human relational factor that really makes

which he believes bodes well for a long

34 and Barry says the drivers take a

the difference.

and trouble-free service life.

lot of pride in the gear they operate

“Don’t get me wrong, I’ve also formed

He says that the majority of loads the

good relationships with key people in other

company carries need to be individually

including the Kenworth prime movers and Vawdrey trailers.

companies but at this stage our preferred

lashed to the trailer which negates the

“The drivers love the LatchLiners,

trailer supplier is Vawdrey.”

need for load restraint rated curtains.

particularly due to the time they save not

Barry proceeds to elaborate on the positive features of the Vawdrey products

“When you’re mostly carting timber

having to mess around with buckles each

and the like it must be suitably strapped

time they load and unload.

the company uses.

so there’s no point in having load

“And at the end of the day, time saved is

“They build very good, solid trailers and

restraint curtains,” he explains. “The

efficiency gained. Simple as that.”

while they’re not the lightest or cheapest around I believe their quality and longevity

LatchLiner is ideal for these sorts of loads, he says, adding that the smooth

are what really counts in our business.

surface of the curtains provides the best

“Any issues we’ve had have been rectified virtually straight away, so in

foundation for graphics, thus enhancing

terms of service and backup, we couldn’t

“They are also easier to wash which

fleet presentation.

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

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HYDRAULICS SHOWCASE

Binotto hydraulic equipment on display at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

Holistic hydraulics GOUGH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT FROM ITALY’S OMFB AND BINOTTO TO ENSURE TRAILER BUILDERS AND FLEET OPERATORS HAVE ACCESS TO PREMIUM QUALITY GEAR THAT IS OPTIMISED FOR TIPPER APPLICATIONS. For an innovative company like OMFB, with

and its suite of hydraulics products. As an

a history dating back to the 1950s in Italy, its

Australian distributor, Gough Transport

high-quality hydraulic system components

Solutions (GTS) provides the commercial

are in increasing demand around the world.

road transport industry with the latest OMFB

The Italian brand was founded by brothers

Power Take-Off (PTO) units and associated

Umberto, Nicola and Alessandro Bianchi

pump, valve and control products.

who coined the trademark OMFB, which

GTS Hydraulics Product Manager, Gary

stands for Officina Meccanica Fratelli

Butler, deals with a variety of clients, some who know exactly what they want and

Fast Fact

Bianchi (in English, Bianchi Brothers’ Mechanical Workshop).

Italian hydraulic specialist, Binotto,

In 1951 the company started manufacturing

application is. He says that anyone can take

unveiled its Telescopic Cylinder Life

spare parts for Italian, American, English and

an order and ship a box but it takes a strong

Simulator (TCLS) at the 2018 IAA

German trucks used in the massive post-war

business like GTS to consult with a customer

Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover,

rebuilding effort. The same year production

and deliver a solution that works.

Germany, following its success with

of power take-offs (PTOs) for various types

“GTS has been distributing OMFB PTOs

the B3 Cushioning System.

of trucks commenced.

and hydraulic equipment for over 20 years

As the years progressed, so too did OMFB

because, as a premium Italian brand, its

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others who only know what the intended

GTS has been distributing OMFB PTOs and hydraulic equipment for over 20 years because, as a premium Italian brand, its overall range and flexibility is second to none. We ask our customers the right questions to find the ideal product from OMFB’s comprehensive range.

Binotto’s B3 technology of stability, safety and

hoists that are suited for heavy-duty freight

durability is said to offer 20 per cent faster

tasks in the Australian sun,” Gary says.

tipping cycles compared with non-B3 hoists

GTS often supplies holistic tipper solutions

of the same diameter. They are also reported

to its customers in a kit with OMFB PTO,

to be quieter in operation and provide greater vehicle efficiency, particularly at end-of-

pump and a hoist made by fellow premium Italian company Binotto.

stroke, and at high speed.

“Premium products are a better

GTS stocks a selection of Binotto telescopic

investment,” Gary says.

tipping hoists designed for three-way tipper

“It may not be as cheap up front, but if

options as well as rear-tipping and side-

you pay a little more and get twice as much

tipping applications. All Binotto equipment

out of it, then it’s better value.”

is tested for use in extreme environments from the Siberian steppes to the Saudi deserts, according to Gary.

“Australia’s more regional locations can be very demanding on road transport equipment, which is why GTS stocks premium

Contact Gough Transport Solutions 9/450 Princes Highway Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph: 1300 300 375 Web: www.goughtransport.com.au

overall range and flexibility is second to none,” Gary says. “We ask our customers the right questions to find the ideal product from OMFB’s comprehensive range.”

One of the latest PTO product options that has become part of the GTS standard catalogue is a heavy-duty range of twin-gear, rear-of-countershaft PTOs. The powerful units are available for a range of Mercedes, Volvo and ZF transmissions and offer increased maximum torque ratings compared with other versions.

“Ever-increasing hydraulic system demands call for stronger PTOs to drive bigger pumps,” Gary says. “OMFB has again been equal to the task and responded with a new bullet-proof series of PTO. OMFB is a company that is always developing new products in response to demand. Sometimes that’s because we asked them to develop something for us. OMFB has come up with products specifically for us in the Australian market that it doesn’t sell anywhere else.”

GTS also sources Binotto tipping hoists as part of its premium Italian portfolio.

Gary explains that Binotto is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a comprehensive range of tipping hoists.

“Established for over 60 years, Binotto products are produced throughout five state-of-the-art manufacturing plants worldwide and have been available in Australia for over 20 years,” he says. “Since 2017, the entire range of Italian Binotto telescopic tipping hoists have been distributed exclusively by GTS.”

Binotto tipping hoist.

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HYDRAULICS SHOWCASE

Moore Trailers specifies JOST hydraulic equipment and other components for quality assurance.

Tipping the balance QUEENSLAND-BASED TRAILER MANUFACTURER, MOORE TRAILERS, HAS WORKED WITH JOST AUSTRALIA FOR OVER TWO DECADES TO PRODUCE RELIABLE AND LONG-LASTING TIPPERS FOR HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS. Moore Trailers is a family owned business,

Moore Trailers demonstrated a 30’ TOA

based in Pittsworth, Queensland, and

drop chassis, custom spec’d for Eastwells

has been in operation for 31 years.

Haulage, at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

Joint Managing Director, Shayne Moore,

This model, according to Shayne, was

confirms that demand for specialised road

fitted with a JOST 183-4-5860C cylinder

transport equipment continues to rise, and

specifically de-stroked to meet special

the trailer builder is currently working on a

tipping requirements for a shorter model.

new 15,000-square-metre facility to triple productivity in the near future.

Which further emphasises the abilities, and services available for the

For the last 20 years, Shayne has relied

JOST cylinder range.

on hydraulic equipment and other

The most important feature of JOST’s

components from JOST Australia to assure

tipping cylinders for Moore Trailers is

high quality trailer builds.

their reliability.

the cylinders their longevity.”

“We manufacture a lot of different tipper

“JOST supply tipping cylinders that are

Even though JOST hydraulic equipment

models – bulk tippers, tipping skels,

long lasting and come with hassle-free

is particularly long lasting, JOST National

hooklift tippers, tipping bodies – and

service for many, many years,” Shayne

Products Manager – Hydraulics, David

all of these require specific length and

says – adding that he always specifies

Green, says that although he has every

capacities,” Shayne says. “JOST’s range

cylinders with all-stage chroming finishes.

confidence in the product, simple

of hydraulic equipment meets all of our requirements.”

“We will not purchase any cylinders unless

maintenance regimes and checks can

they have this feature. Chroming gives

maximise the life of its componentry. Far

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exceeding the 2 year warranty provided for all JOST tipping cylinders.

“Maintenance is an important part of ensuring that JOST components perform adequately for a long lifespan,” David says.

“For example, JOST cylinders are easy to maintain as they just need to be inspected on a regular basis to make sure there is sufficient lubrication supplied to the trunnion pins and clevis. Well-maintained cylinders will not wear out prematurely.”

Simple checks can ensure operators get the most life out of their JOST Hydraulic cylinder.

JOST cylinders and hoists are used throughout Australia, often in the harshest environments in the country, also suitable for PBS applications such as 4, 5 and 6 axle dog many operators and trailer builders consider them to be the best options available.

In addition to their reliability and serviceability, JOST tipping cylinders feature larger barrel diameters that enable high tipping capacities. Shayne emphasises that oversize trunnions at 65mm on the classic 183 series cylinder for extra strength are an important consideration, too.

We use many JOST components for our builds...

All of our semi-trailers are fitted with JOST landing legs as standard. If we have an issue with any of our trailer hoists anywhere in the country, JOST will go out of their way to fix it. We have been dealing with our current Relationship Manager, Jason Green, for almost seven years and we have had partnerships with other members of their team for over 20 years.

“With any tipping trailer, a lot of stress is placed on the trunnion when tipping

industry developments.

with any of our trailer hoists anywhere

on uneven ground,” Shayne says. “The

“We use many JOST components for

in the country, JOST will go out of their

oversize feature and stronger feet can give a customer more peace of mind

our builds,” Shayne says. “All of our

way to fix it. We have been dealing with

semi-trailers are fitted with JOST landing

our current Relationship Manager, Jason

when tipping.”

legs as standard.”

Green, for almost seven years and we have

Moore Trailers’ use of JOST equipment

JOST’s after sales support is wonderful,

has changed over the years in line with

according to Shayne. “If we have an issue

had partnerships with other members of their team for over 20 years.”

Tipping cylinder cross-section.

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

Fast Fact The JOST underbody cylinder range have also been carefully selected and include a unique TENIFER® treatment on all stages for additional protection against the harshest of environments and also allows a smother anti-friction operation of all stages.

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AXLES & SUSPENSIONS

The power of shocks HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, POWERDOWN AUSTRALIA, EMPHASISES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPECIFYING THE RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR LONG-TERM GAINS. Air suspension systems have been standard

wear spots on the tyre. This is also known

equipment for truck and trailer applications

as ‘scalloping’ due the appearance of the

for more than a decade and are ideal

wear mark being similar to a potato scallop.

for improving driver comfort, as well as

This will significantly reduce the life of a tyre.

decreasing the chances of loads shifting or

By replacing shock absorbers, the cost per

being damaged in-transit.

kilometre for a fleet’s tyres can be reduced.”

A component that is often overlooked on

In addition to managing tyre wear,

should have shocks fitted to their vehicles

trailers, according to Powerdown Australia,

Powerdown says it is important to be aware

that can handle these conditions. “Many of

is the shock absorber. Shocks are an integral

of how vehicle stress affects the components.

the shock absorbers on the market today

part of the air suspension system, playing

“Depending on the type of work the trailer

have been designed to operate in Europe

a critical role in controlling the movement

carries out and the terrain it travels shock

or the US in sub-zero temperatures, which

or oscillation of the air spring. This in turn

absorbers should be replaced at least every

by far will not last in our hot dry conditions.

keeps the trailer tyres in contact with the

two-to-three years or even less in extreme

Powerdown’s range of shock absorbers

road surface which has an overall effect on

applications. Where shock absorbers are

have been designed and developed in

braking, control and vehicle stability.

fitted to trailers that carry fuel or in a stock

Australia for over 35 years for our tough

“By far the biggest advantage of replacing

crate application, the shock absorbers work

road conditions. Some of the many design

worn out shock absorbers is a reduction in

extremely hard providing load stability due to

features include high temperature oil and

tyre wear,” said Powerdown – adding that

the movement of the load. For this reason,

tyre wear is one of the largest costs to a fleet

their replacement should be included in a

seals, larger body sizes for extra oil capacity and valving resistance specifically tuned for

or an owner operator behind fuel. “The role

regular maintenance schedule to ensure that

Australia’s uneven road surfaces.”

of the shock absorber is to keep the tyre in

damaged components do not become a

contact with the road surface; if the shock

safety issue for the driver due to a reduction

absorbers are worn out or not working the

of vehicle control and responsiveness.”

tyre will bounce in an uncontrolled manner

As Australia has harsh climatic and road

scuffing the road surface and leaving flat

conditions, Powerdown is adamant that fleets

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

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AXLES & SUSPENSIONS

Bringing the best to Brisbane THE LINE-UP OF NEW BPW TRANSPEC PRODUCTS EXHIBITED AT THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE USER-FRIENDLY IMPROVEMENTS THE COMPANY IS MAKING AS IT LOOKS TO DELIVER CUSTOMERS GAINS IN EFFICIENCY, HIGHER PAYLOAD AND SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISING BPW’S HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT STANDARDS. As BPW designers are always looking

the initial force from that push point spreads

according to Ian, is that the barcodes can be

to increase the design life of the latest

evenly across the whole pad surface.”

scanned by a mechanic in a workshop.

components using pre-existing componentry

The previous generation calliper, according

“It will give the service technician an

the BPW TS2, the next disc brake generation,

to Ian, had an adjuster on the wheel side.

exploded view item by item, part by

has recently been greenlit for production in

part on what that axle is built from and

Europe. The single tappet operation using

Shifting it to the rear now makes it easier for mechanics in the pit to access when it’s

BPW’s own callipers, simplifies the previous

on the trailer. BPW has recently completed

nuts, studs, hub and drum it will give a

generation twin tappet operation using fewer

local ADR testing for it and is scheduled

comprehensive spare parts interpretation

parts with less surfaces moving together. Not

to be available to customers in Q4 2019 after field testing in Australia is successfully

& identification making the job a lot easier and more accurate.”

the BPW TS2 lowers the tare weight by four kilograms per axle, one of the main drivers

completed.

The Cargo Floor Moving Floor system,

The new BPW TS2 is available in two sizes

a Dutch product BPW has represented

behind its development.

(4309 and 3709) and will become the

in Australia for over 15 years, had on

Typically, heavy duty air operated disc brakes

company’s future standard.

display a remote control system that can

rely on a twin tappet mechanism according to

From September onwards BPW will have

Engineering Manager, Ian Thomson.

lightweight aluminium hubs available

be operated by an operator’s phone. The app based system can operate the Cargo

“Moving to a single tappet design on the

for its 10-stud 285 PCD axles (available for

Floor system to stop/start and also change

second-generation BPW TS2 has been

drum and disc). The weight saving around

direction from loading and unloading. The

achieved by offsetting the tappet on the pad

20 kilograms per axle line is significant and

much closer towards the direction of rotation

will support the market for lightweight

traditional wireless control is also available, the new design has a rechargeable battery via

to facilitate more even distribution of the

application, specifically for tippers and

USB cable.

clamping brake force given the friction pulling

tankers, according to BPW.

A new Ringfeder coupling, the Ringfeder

it down ensuring even pad wear,” he says.

BPW will also move to using QR code tags

303 AUS AM/RL features an air operated

“The pad also has reinforcing ribs to ensure

on its locally assembled axles. The idea,

mechanism that allows a protected air

only has simplified the production process,

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with,” he says. “From the bearing, wheel

supply from the brake circuit at the back of the vehicle to be used to release the coupling and comply with OH&S given that sometimes having a bit of load still on the coupling while drivers are trying to disengage makes it difficult to release the mechanism mechanically.

“It’s not remote and it can’t be done from the cab,” Ian says. “The air provides 4kN of force much more power than you can provide on the lever and will pull up that coupling bolt. So essentially it’s a manual backup for the operator.”

In addition to this BPW offers an anti-jackknifing device that works off an inductive sensor which allows the driver to decide on the degrees the coupling is moved and a light

BPW Transpec is renowned for supplying high quality components with low tare benefits.

alerts the driver when the trailer approaches a jack-knife point. For rigids and dog trailers

helps maintain tension in the load restraint

in such a scenario in which someone might

it helps reduce the chance of bending the

strap. The device clicks onto a load restraint

attempt to steal something from the trailer.

drawbar frame and lessens damage to guards

strap and via Bluetooth sends a message

Battery powered, the device has a sleep mode

and lights on the prime mover.

to the operator’s mobile phone to allow

to save power and is currently undergoing

Securing precious goods on long journeys and

for constant monitoring of load tension

a validation process. Although no date has

through congested traffic, repeatedly, is the

and indicate when straps are loosened, for

been set for its release in the market, BPW

hallmark of customer retention for the best

instance, to alert the driver that a load has

expects larger batches of prototypes of the

transport operators.

potential to move around, providing crucial

Electronics is again providing a solution that

time in which to take requisite action.

iGurt will be made available for further field tests closer to the end of the year.

caters to multiple applications in trailing

In the app the user can access multiple

equipment and it’s a trend that informs the

straps depending on the trailer load. Devices

iGurt, the latest prototype product from equipment specialist, BPW Transpec.

can be scanned from mobile phone to identify individual devices.

Teased last month at the 2019 Brisbane Truck

The iGurt also helps secure loads when a

Show, the iGurt is essentially an indicator that

driver is parked up, as tension is released

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

The BPW Transpec stand at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show.

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AXLES & SUSPENSIONS

Taking the weight BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING MANUFACTURES A RANGE OF TRAILERS TO SUIT THE DEMANDING REQUIREMENTS OF TRANSPORT OPERATORS AROUND THE COUNTRY. MEETING THE COMPANY’S NEED FOR DURABLE COMPONENTS, FUWA K-HITCH SUPPLIES A LARGE QUANTITY OF AXLES, SUSPENSIONS AND OTHER KEY TRAILER CONSTITUENTS TO THE COMPANY. We’ve been using FKH components since they first came to Australia in 2003...

Over the years the products have proven to be reliable and long lasting in our harsh operating conditions, prompting us to incorporate them into an increasing number of our trailer builds.

BRE is the sole Australian distributor for Wabash. BRE builds the chassis, equipped with FKH components, and assembles the box using kits imported from Wabash in the USA.

for different applications including on and off-road.

The 11.5t FKH mechanical spring suspension is said to be a tried and proven design. With

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) provides

Damion Verhoogt, the company has a long-

the main components made from cast steel,

a complete range of trailer solutions to

standing relationship with FKH, having used

this suspension can be used with a wide

the agricultural, mining, construction and

its products for more than 15 years.

range of axles in various applications.

general freight industries nationwide.

“We’ve been using FKH components since

The 17t capacity unit is made from high-

Products include low loaders, side tippers,

they first came to Australia in 2003,”

grade fabricated steel with special hard-

end tippers, drop decks and fridge vans.

Damion says. “Over the years the products

chromed rocker pins and Vesconite bushes.

The company says it uses innovative

have proven to be reliable and long lasting in

The springs can be fitted to the axle in either

construction techniques along with some

our harsh operating conditions, prompting

underslung or overslung configurations.

of the lightest and strongest materials and

us to incorporate them into an increasing

BRE also fits FKH air suspension including KI,

components available to produce trailers

number of our trailer builds.

KT and Weweler variants.

with extraordinarily low tare weights.

“We now specify the FKH products on most

The KT suspension package is adaptable

These components include Fuwa K-Hitch

of our trailers, and because every application

to a range of drum and disc brake axles. It

(FKH) axles and suspension, ball-races,

is different, we use a range of configurations

features fabricated box-section trailing arms

turntables, landing legs and king-pins.

to suit each customer’s unique requirements.

designed and manufactured for rugged

In addition to building trailers, BRE

Nearly every trailer we build incorporates at

Australian conditions.

provides a number of support services to its

least one FKH component.”

The underslung KT250U and overslung

customers including comprehensive truck

He goes on to explain that because

KT250T both have an 11t capacity with

and trailer repairs and maintenance as well

multiple ride height options. The former

as a tyre service.

mechanical spring suspension is widely used in Western Australia, the FKH 11.5t,

According to BRE Managing Director,

13t, 17t and 20t versions are popular choices

176kg while the latter weighs between 148

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has a total axle weight of between 156 and

and 159kg, due to different specifications.

Meanwhile, the FKH KI25 fabricated axle and air suspension module is designed for the tare weight conscious on-highway operator.

The KI25 modules are manufactured with the suspension trailing arms permanently attached to an axle tube with a 146mm outside diameter. This coupled with the ConMet alloy wheel-end system is claimed to offer durable performance with low tare weight and ease of maintenance.

KI25 trailing arms are fitted with wide pivot bushes as standard.

As for the Weweler air suspension, it comes in a range of sizes starting with the Ultra Lite 9t and Euro 9t and moving up to the Heavy Duty 11t and 13t units.

These designs feature the latest in weld-free

Light and strong. BRE uses FKH’s Weweler air suspension in Heavy Duty 9t and 11t variants.

clamp-to-the-axle technology. The trailing arms are made from flexible, high-strength

Wabash Trailers, which has recently

kit form and building them up locally using

forged spring steel and innovative bolt-on

culminated in BRE importing Wabash

our own chassis. This enables us to have

air bag mounting seats are adaptable for

fridge vans in flat-pack form which are

different ride heights and offsets.

subsequently assembled and fitted to

greater flexibility and more control which leads to superior build quality.”

For BRE’s Damion Verhoogt , using FKH axles

BRE’s own chassis. This means that FKH

As for the retail aspect of BRE, Damion says

and suspension for the last 15 years has

components are also used in the build.

the company has four sites of its own in

meant the products are well and truly proven

One of the first examples of this new build

in a wide range of applications.

“The FKH components are very competitively

process was on display at BRE’s stand at the Brisbane Truck Show.

the west while on the eastern side of the country it relies on the sales and service

priced in a lot of sectors – in value-for-

“We have been the sole Australian

In conclusion, Damion says the team at FKH

money terms I don’t think you can go past them,” he states.

distributor for Wabash for the last five

in WA is fantastic to work with and maintains

years but up until now we have imported

a well-stocked warehouse, meaning

Damion goes on to outline an interesting

the trailers as fully built-up units,” Damion

BRE always has access to the necessary

joint venture BRE has with North American

explains. “Now we are importing the box in

components when they are required.

outlets of other trailer dealers.

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

Fast Fact Western Australian trailer manufacturer Bruce Rock Engineering has been using Fuwa K-Hitch components – including axles and suspension, ball-races, turntables, landing legs and king-pins – for the past 15 years. The company says the products have proven to be reliable and long lasting under harsh Due to innovative construction methods, BRE trailers have tare weights among the lightest in the industry.

Australian operating conditions.

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Ahead of the curve AT THE RECENT BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW, GOUGH PALFINGER HIGHLIGHTED AN INTERACTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM WHICH ENABLED VISITORS TO STEP INTO THE VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD TO OPERATE A CRANE ON A JOBSITE. THE COMPANY AIMS TO USE THIS AMAZING TECHNOLOGY TO REMOTELY FACILITATE OPERATOR TRAINING AND ALSO ENHANCE TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND REPAIR TECHNIQUES WITH ITS PRODUCTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Palfinger’s virtual reality crane operating system may eventually be used to train operators in the classroom.

With its vibrant orange and yellow colour

training people to operate cranes.

when offered a turn at the tiller!

scheme, Gough Palfinger always makes a big

Rather than the traditional method of

The trainer, Dominik Hirscher, explained that

splash with its products at the truck show.

instruction requiring an experienced

the control panel – suspended by a strap

As part of the expansive Gough Transport

operator who teaches the trainee using

around the operator’s neck – is virtually

Solutions group, the company is keen to

real equipment on a jobsite, the VR unit

demonstrate its ongoing commitment to

could be employed by organisations such

identical to the unit used to remotely control the crane in real life operations.

complete customer care, not just in terms of

as TAFE colleges who could run courses

“This system is designed to give people

the crane hardware, but also in respect of

enabling students to become fluent in crane operation in the classroom.

the experience of what it’s like to operate

of their investment through value-added service and support offerings.

These sort of interactive displays always draw

original crane remote control unit which is

plenty of attention from the public at shows

included in the system and you can more

While still in the concept stage, the VR

and, like kids in a candy store, we were

interactive display potentially represents

captivated and keen to discover more about

or less dive into this virtual world when you put on the goggles.

a massive step forward in the aspect of

the VR training system; even more delighted

“It looks and feels like you are really

enabling clients to realise the full potential

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a crane,” Dominik began. “We have the

on the construction site shifting loads.

Would you like to try it?”

He didn’t need to ask twice.

It was indeed something of an out-of-body experience, with the 3D goggles doing a brilliant job of tricking the brain into believing you are actually standing on the ground on a bright sunny day near the truck, with the engine idling in the background.

Other cues that bring the scene to life include birds calling and the bright green leaves on the trees gently swaying in the breeze.

Moving the controls brings the engine revs up and the crane boom and jib do their various extend/ retract, lift, luff and

With life-like elements including tree leaves that sway in the breeze, the VR system provides a unique method of engaging in off-the-job training.

slew actions in a superbly realistic and life-like fashion.

The operator positions the crane hook over the load and slings or chains appear

me. As I walked towards the edge to peer

person wearing the Smart Eye gear can

whereupon the lift can commence. As with

over, a grid barrier suddenly appeared in

be instructed in real time by a person

the real deal, smooth use of the controls

front of me and I was physically restrained

anywhere in the world, who due to the

is paramount and a virtual ‘rap on the

from advancing any further!

aforementioned technology has the same

knuckles’ occurs if the load is made to yaw

Assignment completed, it took a few

or pendulum too much due to sloppy or

instantaneous view and hearing ability as the wearer.

jerky use of the controls.

seconds after the goggles were removed for the brain to reprogram back to reality.

A similar warning comes up if the crane or

Dominik then continued with a detailed

repairing a crane or dealing with some

load is made to hit the building where the

description of another Palfinger service

issue,” Dominik explains. “The other person

load is being placed.

tool known as Smart Eye.

can be anywhere in the world and be able to

An interesting feature is that the person

According to Dominik, this is called a

see exactly what the repair person is seeing.

can be ‘teleported’ to different positions on

head-mounted tablet. The regulation hard

They can also take screen shots and point

the site to provide the closest vantage point

hat is equipped with a camera secured to

out exactly what needs to be done.

when setting down the load inside or on top

the right side. There’s a small screen and a

“The big benefit is that the person can use

of a building, for example.

microphone on the adjustable stalk which

both hands to work, unlike using FaceTime

In one position I was standing on top of a

the operator can monitor while working.

or something like that where you have

tall building and the temptation to do a bit

The camera and microphone are connected

of ‘virtual thrill-seeking’ got the better of

to live on-line streaming meaning the

to hold the device with one hand and try to work with the other.”

“This can be worn by a person on a worksite

Contact Gough Palfinger Australia 66 Industrial Avenue Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 13 CRANES (13 27 26) Web: www.palfinger.com.au

Fast Fact Gough Palfinger displayed two forms of advanced technology at the Brisbane Truck Show: A VR system designed to train crane operators in the classroom; and Safety Eye used to remotely provide expert advice in real Gough Palfinger’s trainer, Dominik Hirscher, did an outstanding job educating show visitors about the VR and Safety Eye systems.

time to crane repairers anywhere in the world.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Rock solid reputation WITH THE EMPHASIS ON WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTINUING TO GROW, RAZOR POWERED TARP SYSTEMS ARE BEING ROLLED OUT ON TRAILERS AND BODIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. FRONT-TO-BACK TARP SPECIALIST PREMIER TARPS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN USING THE RAZOR POWER UNIT FOR MORE THAN A DECADE.

Almost everything has changed –

muscle strains were attributed to the efforts

volt output from a prime mover to charge

dramatically – in road transport over the

required in lifting the tarp’s deadweight and

the 12-volt battery that powers the Razor

last three to four decades. Tasks that were a

tensioning the ropes.

unit.”

regular part of every trip for truckies in the

Clearly the advent of the curtain-side trailer

Another benefit, Rob claims, is that the

1970s and ‘80s would be roundly shunned

was a Godsend that in one fell swoop

Razor product is easily programmable to suit

by many of their counterparts today.

put paid to many of the negative issues

specific operating parameters for different

Tarping a load on a flat-top trailer is a

associated with general freight haulage.

types of tarps. He cites the example of

good example. In the era prior to curtain-

However, the necessity of the tarp for bulk

being able to vary the stop point of the

sided trailers, any cargo that couldn’t be exposed to the elements had to be tarped,

material cartage in tippers remains, which is

motor to suit tarp materials with different

where Razor with its power units for front-

stretchability.

simple as that.

to-back tarp systems comes in.

Importantly, he says, Razor as a company

As a result, drivers became adept at lumping

As a mobile operation servicing greater Perth

is committed to continuous product

the bulky and weighty folded tarp up onto

and surrounding districts, Premier Tarps has

improvement and has never failed to find a

the load then unfurling it along the entire

been fitting Razor units to operate its tarps

solution to any issue that has arisen.

length of the trailer.

for more than a decade.

“Razor stands behind its products and is

Then it was lashed to the rope rails using

According to company owner, Rob Clay,

always looking for ways to make them

a skillful technique that stretched the tarp

there are a number of features about the

better,” Rob confirms.

as tight as a drum on each end and side to

Razor power unit that sets it apart.

ensure no flapping or moisture ingress while

“Razor’s multi-volt operation (between

in transit.

nine and 30 volts) is a major benefit for

Sadly, many injuries and some fatalities

customers who have both 12- and 24-volt

occurred as a result of falls from the tops

prime movers in their fleets,” Rob says. “The

of loads and countless back injuries and

system also automatically regulates the 24-

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Staying ahead of the ADRs HAULMORE TRAILERS ARE MORE THAN READY FOR THE UPCOMING CHANGES TO ADR38/05, ELECTING TO FIT TRAILER ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEMS TO ITS FULL RANGE OF PRODUCTS YEARS AHEAD OF THE DEADLINE. With over 40 years of experience,

on-road and off-road conditions.

that over the years, he has been focused on

Haulmore Trailers has built a reputation for

Covering the mining industry, agriculture

fitting the very latest safety features available.

producing quality heavy duty equipment

and councils, the range of trailers includes

“The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are the

for Sale and Rental from their premises in

semi-trailers, low loaders, side tippers, end

best in the world and in WA. We are the

Hazelmere, Western Australia.

tippers, water tankers, drop deck trailers and

world leaders in producing durable equipment

Alan Moody, the Managing Director and

road train dollies. As well as selling equipment

founder of the business explains: “I was

outright, Haulmore also offers more flexible

with the best levels of technology.”

With the upcoming changes to ADR38/05 on

previously working as a Supervisor for

options to their customers such as short or

1 July 2019, mandating that all new trailer

another body builder when I decided to start

long-term rentals, plus rent to own.

models above 10 tonnes must be fitted

out on my own, forming Haulmore Trailer

“The company is also a licensed motor vehicle

with Trailer Electronic Braking System (TEBS)

Sales and Rental back in 1972”.

dealer for new and used transport equipment,

incorporating Roll Stability Control (RSC),

In the 47 years since, Haulmore Trailers has

plus an authorised repairer so we provide a

some manufacturers will need to update their

been specialising in building a complete range

full service to our customers and exceptional

designs in order to comply.

of standard and heavy-duty trailers for both

support for our hire fleet,” Alan says – adding

The last major updates to ADR38/04

Next month, all new trailers above 10 tonnes must be fitted with Trailer Electronic Braking System with Roll Stability Control.

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Perth transport equipment hire company, Haulmore Trailers, embraces the benefits of fitting WABCO Electronic Braking Systems to its trailers.

covering Braking Systems, came into effect in 2015 mandating that all new trailers must be fitted with either load proportioned braking (‘LSV’ load sensing valves) or anti-lock brakes (‘ABS’ or ‘TEBS’).

At the time, Alan could see the benefits of

The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are the best in the world and in WA. We are the world leaders in producing durable equipment with the best levels of technology.

fitting the enhanced safety features of EBS

enhance trailer brake performance at

training on the newest technology.

so decided to fit all their trailers with the

empty or partially laden loads;

“WABCO have just spent several days with

• Multi-volt operation powered by 12V or 24V

our team going over their latest systems,”

ADR38/05 requirements.

towing vehicles fitted with an ISO7638 rear

Alan says. “We’ve purchased our own test

“With over 100 rental trailers and premium

power connector;

equipment so now after WABCO’s training

highest level of technology years ahead of the

• Optional extras, such as Axle load displays,

we will be able to set up the TEBS ourselves

braking technology to all of our trailers, so

lift axle control, tilt alert for tippers, data

which will simplify the process even further.”

our customers could see the benefits of TEBS

loggers, plus much more.

With hundreds of trailer manufacturers

customers, we wanted to fit the latest

and the safety features they offer,” he says.

Assisting Alan through the ever-changing

in Australia, it may be difficult for some

Fitting TEBS has many benefits and adds

braking technology systems has been Air

of the smaller builders to meet the ever

several key features; • Roll stability support (RSS) required by

Brake Corporation – a leading distributor of WABCO.

changing ADRs, however Haulmore show

ADR38/05 to reduce the risk of trailer

“We’ve had a great relationship with

such as Air Brake Corporation and sourcing

roll overs;

Air Brake over the years and are a loyal

quality products such as WABCO, that they

• Anti-lock braking (ABS) for improved

customer of theirs,” Alan says. “They assist

directional control and reduced tyre

us by supplying the full TEBS kit and then by

can continue to build a strong business with world leading products.

flat spotting;

calibrating the equipment once the trailers

• Brake-by-wire technology providing faster

are built. They give us a great service and

brake apply and release times to reduce

always supply quality products.”

the stopping distance, particularly for TEBS

Along with providing all the kits required

equipped multi-trailer combination vehicles; • Load proportioning features (LSV) to

to build leading products, Air Brake have also ensured that Haulmore have the latest

that by partnering with valuable suppliers

Contact WABCO Australia Unit 3, 8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave VIC 3170 Ph: 03 8541 7000 Web: www.wabco-auto.com

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Sharing the passion VICTORIAN ROAD TANKER MANUFACTURER, ATE TANKERS, RELIES ON ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH PPG TO DELIVER QUALITY EQUIPMENT AND EXCEPTIONAL AFTER SALES SUPPORT. ATE Tankers is known for its bespoke and adaptive product lines to meet the industrial requirements of its customers. For General Manager, Andy Cockerill, the very nature of ATE Tankers’ manufacturing demands a high level of finish.

The surface appearance is visible before any functional components come into sight. The finish provided by PPG backs the passion that we put into each of our products.

“The surface appearance is visible before

maximise ‘wet on wet’ results. For Andy, the

feedback regarding the visual impact of

any functional components come into

combination of an outstanding finish with

our paint finishes on the road transport

sight,” he says. “The finish provided by PPG

fast turnaround due to PPG’s drying process

equipment that we produce.”

backs the passion that we put into each of our products.”

is essential for timely scheduling and delivery.

The PPG Delfleet range is ATE Tankers’ go-to

Andy says that over the years ATE Tankers’

system for refinishing the tankers that roll

ATE Tankers specified PPG’s paint and

off its production lines. Andy says the finish

coating systems as factory standard about

manufacturing journey has led the business to investing in the superior quality of PPG’s

three years ago and continues to work with

product range.

“We have three-year-old tanks that return

the specialist to refine its metal process to

“We regularly receive positive customer

for a service that look brand new.”

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holds up well to road use over time, too.

It is ideal for ATE Tankers that PPG’s Delfleet

sales support with the PPG Fleetpool

products are manufactured locally, at the

network. This added value service offering

About PPG

paint and coating specialist’s world-class

comprises selected and accredited

As one of the world’s largest paints,

plant in Clayton, Melbourne.

independent repair and refinish businesses

coatings and specialty materials

One of the most important features of investing in PPG coatings, according to

that are located throughout Australia and

suppliers, PPG’s vast and diverse range

New Zealand. These service agents specialise

includes protective and decorative paints,

Andy, is there is never a shortage of supply.

in the repair, re-livery and refurbishment of heavy equipment including road tankers.

aircraft cockpit and cabin windows,

support and delivering quality tanker finishes thanks to PPG’s consistent reliability.”

“We have tapped the PPG Fleetpool

products and specialty products. For

network around the country to help us

more than 135 years PPG has been

Earlier this year in April, ATE Tankers

service our clients,” Andy says.

dedicated to innovation and, today,

acquired a new 15,000-square-metre site

“They have helped us by supplying paint to

customers trust it for an extraordinary

to provide the business with the necessary

our dealer support network and in supplying

range of applications, from cars, trucks

capacity to grow its manufacturing

paint and recommending painters who

and motorcycles to aircraft, ships,

capabilities. Andy says ATE Tankers’

homes, commercial structures and

partnership with PPG is enabling further

can help us ‘freshen up’ customer tankers at mid-life intervals.

success with the production of new

“Ultimately, pre-sale and after sale support

beverage containers. With a global team

products that are spec’d for various heavy duty applications.

sets a benchmark for the industry, which

of approximately 46,000 employees,

is why we proudly partner with PPG.”

operating in over 70 countries, PPG also

“We have a winning combination of product

“ATE Tankers recently released a high-end vacuum tanker trailer that had new metal finish requirements to the substrate – the finish was outstanding,” Andy says.

ATE Tankers also bolsters its national after

sealants, adhesives, metal pre-treatment

everyday items, such as whitegoods and

chooses to manufacture locally – there Contact PPG Ph: 13 24 24 (AU) / 0800 320 320 (NZ) Web: www.ppgrefinish.com.au

are more than 150 manufacturing sites worldwide, including Australia and New Zealand.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Julie Russell TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN FOR A CHAT WITH JULIE RUSSELL, A DIRECTOR OF BRISBANE-BASED RUSSELL TRANSPORT, WHO WAS RECENTLY ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF THE AUSTRALIAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION. A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR THE INDUSTRY, JULIE SAYS HER PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HER CAREER JOURNEY. What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

As part of the Russell Transport family, I spent much of my childhood in and around heavy vehicles. After I left school my grandmother suggested the family business would be the ideal place for me to work and at the same time continue my tertiary education. And she was right!

What does a standard day for you look like?

Each day is different. Some days I will be working on a number of smaller officebased tasks and others I am travelling or attending board and committee meetings for the Industry.

I have an excellent team within the business who are able to handle things while I am away. The days I enjoy the most are the ones where I feel like I have made progress – particularly when I’ve been able to close something out.

What has been a highlight for your

Russell Transport Director, Julie Russell.

career so far?

It’s not so much a highlight, but the

particularly with the rise of technology,

communities of the important and

moment that probably shaped me most of

continued compliance requirements,

respectable role our drivers perform in

all was when my grandmother fell ill. She

vehicle design improvements and

keeping Australia moving.

was at work one day and then the next,

increasing changes in legislation. This

she was not. She’d had a stroke. Up until

means the transport industry is continuing

How can people and companies in the

then, my plan had been to learn from her

to evolve and needs people within the

transport industry better promote it as

over the following decade. But instead I

industry to shape the journey.

a career choice for women?

needed to step up and learn very quickly.

I believe that change of this nature starts What do you think could be improved?

at the grass roots; so each business should

What is the best thing about the

There is a growing momentum for the

consider how they impact the overall

transport industry?

transport industry to take its place in the

perception of the industry and decide if

One of the best things is opportunity.

community and receive the recognition it

there is anything they want to contribute

There are so many areas of growth still

deserves. We can do better in creating

unfolding within transport businesses –

the messages and imagery within our

to achieve an industry of choice status for women.

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Don Hoey.

Bulldog to the bone HAVING WORKED FOR 43 YEARS HEADING THE R&D DEPARTMENT OF MACK TRUCKS AUSTRALIA, IT’S FAIR TO SAY WHAT DON HOEY DOESN’T KNOW ABOUT THIS ICONIC BRAND ISN’T WORTH KNOWING. DON RETIRED THREE YEARS AGO BUT STILL KEEPS HIS HAND IN HELPING RUN THE MACK MUSEUM IN QUEENSLAND. “I started with Mack in 1973 and I

model specifically designed for garbage

three years before starting production in

oversaw the development of every

collection and body tipper roles.”

1981 and we built 950 units – one a day

subsequent model right through to 2017,”

One of Don’s fondly remembered Mack

over the next five years,” he explains.

Don proudly relates.

models, the first iteration of the Super-

An interesting development of the late ‘70s

As the conversation continues, he proceeds

Liner, was released in America in 1977.

was the low entry cab-over MIR-700. Mack

to reel off each of the models he helped

“We then assembled a prototype for the

America had acquired the Brockway Motor

ready for the Australian truck market over

Australian market complete with a hood

Company in 1977 and as cab-over trucks

more than four decades.

that was designed and built in Australia,”

were by that stage waning in popularity

“When I started, the ‘Flintstone’ R-model

Don recalls. “The Australian Super-

in the US, the remaining Brockway cabs

had been selling well for a number of years and the new fibreglass hood R-600 was

Liner debuted in 1980 powered by the 400hp E9 V8 engine.”

were exported to Australia and used in the MIR build.

just being phased in,” he says. “The larger

In 1978 development commenced on the

In 1979 the quest for higher horsepower

bonneted R-700 was introduced soon after

R-6x6 Military model that served in the

led Mack to introduce the Econodyne

and in between we also brought out the

Australian Defence Force for decades.

intercooled E-series engines.

MBR-600 which was a low-entry cab-over

“We tested prototypes of this model for

“A year later we introduced the Cruise-

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Liner cab-over, with the choice of either six-cylinder or V8 power,” Don says.

“This model replaced the long-serving FR-700 cab-over.”

An unusual bespoke project undertaken

by Mack in the early ‘80s was a Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) used at the airports of each capital city in Australia.

“It was called a Cougar and it was fourwheel drive with a rear mounted V8

Powered by

I lived the dream and loved everything I did... A particular highlight was when I travelled to the USA and toured Mack’s Allentown and Hagerstown plants in the late ‘70s. It was a real eye-opener for me to see the production line in the Allentown facility that at that time was turning out 100 trucks per day.

diesel,” Don says.

In 1981, Mack moved to new premises at

combination mass.”

back of the sleeper which removed

Richlands in west Brisbane. A year later, the

In 1998 the Trident with an EA7 engine

them from the heat, dust and vibration,

MCR model featuring a low forward-entry

rated at 470hp was released followed in

dramatically increasing service life.”

cab with deep windscreens for improved

1999 by the Magnum cab-over with a 600

In 2011 the mDRIVE 12-speed automated

visibility was announced.

HP Cummins 15-litre engine.

manual transmission (AMT) was released

By 1983 Mack had established close ties

Arguably the biggest change in Mack’s

and the following year the MP10 16-litre

with Renault, releasing the Mid-Liner and

history came in 2001 when the company

engine boasting 685hp came to market.

sharing global technology in an increasingly

was purchased by Volvo. Mack assembly

In 2013 the limited edition “Southern

global market.

was subsequently transferred to Volvo’s

Cross” Super-Liner and Titan models were

Two significant releases occurred in 1985

production facility at Wacol.

launched to celebrate the 50th Anniversary

in the forms of the Super-Liner II boasting a

In 2003 a Mack Titan achieved the world

of Mack’s truck assembly in Australia.

500hp EM9 V8 and the Australian designed

record pulling a road train of 87 trailers at

In May 2019, coinciding with the Brisbane

R-model Value-Liner.

Mungindi in north-west New South Wales.

Truck Show, Mack held a dinner at

A highlight for Mack in the bi-centennial

Also in 2003, Don was recognised for

Archerfield aerodrome

year of 1988 was the production of 16

his life-long service to the industry when

to celebrate 100 years of Mack trucks in

custom-built Super-Liner II prime movers.

he was inducted into the National Road

Australia. As part of the celebrations, Don

Each was named after either a famous

Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs.

and several other retired Mack employees

explorer or infamous bushranger who

In 2005 the Super-Liner LT was released

assisted in setting up and manning a pop-

had become household names in the first

and the following year the world record

up museum featuring various notable Mack

century after European settlement.

was broken again by a Titan driven by John

models from the past century.

“In 1989 Mack introduced the E7 12-litre

Atkinson hauling a 113-trailer road train at

In the final wrap up, Don says the

engine boasting the best power-to-weight

Clifton in Queensland.

variety and challenges involved with his

ratio on the market at the time,” Don

In early 2007 the Metro-Liner 10x4 was

extraordinarily long tenure with Mack made

continues. “Also in 1989, the V8 Value-

released and the following year Mack

it the ideal job for him.

Liner was released for the B-double market.

introduced its New Breed range comprising

“I lived the dream and loved everything I

“The year 1990 saw the Metro-Liner –

Super-Liner, Titan, Metro-Liner, Trident and

did,” he says. “A particular highlight was

another Australian design – launched with

Granite models. The 13-litre MP8 engine

when I travelled to the US and toured

the EM6 Maxidyne engine and in 1991

was released at this time.

Mack’s Allentown and Hagerstown plants

we introduced the wide-cab CH which retained the R-model chassis.”

As for the biggest change or improvement

in the late ‘70s.

he saw during his time with Mack, Don

“It was a real eye-opener for me to see the

This was followed in 1992 by the

says the original Titan introduced the

production line in the Allentown facility

CLR Super-Liner featuring a 525hp E9

fully suspended cab which proved to be

Econodyne V8.

far more durable than the rigid chassis-

that at the time was turning out 100 trucks per day.”

In 1993 the Ultra-Liner II was released and

mounted units.

during the following year the Richlands

“With the first Titan we used three-point

assembly plant achieved its highest annual

suspension which completely isolated

production rate of 852 trucks.

the cab from the chassis, alleviating the

“Then in 1995 we built the first Titan,”

stresses that afflicted the rigid mounted

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cab,” he says. “We then moved to the fully

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

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from the chassis up, with ultra heavy-duty

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From small things big things grow KENWORTH DAF IN ADELAIDE WORKED CLOSELY WITH PINNAROO FERTILISER DEPOT ON A NEW KENWORTH K200. FOR THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE SUPPLIER, THE PROCESS OF PURCHASE, THROUGH TO CUSTOMISATION AND, FINALLY DELIVERY, HAS PROVEN A MEMORABLE ONE. Twin steer Kenworth K200 prime mover.

Heath Boseley and his wife, Rebecca run

the variable conditions of paddocks made

transfer of the fertiliser into super spreaders

Pinnaroo Fertiliser Depot in the Southern

dry by drought conditions, where he will

he positions underneath it. Scales are

Mallee. They deliver to commercial and

leave one tonne bulk bags for farmers or

used to measure a known quantity that he

family owned horticulture and broadacre

refill fertiliser spreaders. In addition to this,

requires for individual customers to ensure

farms across the sprawling Mallee region

he needed on-highway capability as he

he delivers the exact amount ordered.

from the South Australian side of the

treks with regularity to Adelaide.

Prior to buying the Kenworth K200, Heath

border into North western Victoria.

The twin steer Kenworth K200 1.7 metre

researched which commercial vehicles were

Heath and his wife took over the family business, founded by his parents in 1971,

day cab tows a three-axle dog trailer. The

available, in the configuration he wanted,

combination is rated for 34 tonnes payload.

from other OEMs.

seven years ago.

Prior to the purchase of the new vehicle,

Various phone calls lead him to speak

In the beginning, his father, Vincent,

Heath says he was approved for 28 tonnes

with Mark Clements, the sales consultant

lugged 80-pound bags of fertiliser which

under Performance-Based Standards (PBS).

at Kenworth DAF in Adelaide. Mark,

were sewn up and delivered to local farms,

“That’s why I went to a twin steer as

according to Heath, listened carefully to his

many of which still grow carrots, onions

opposed to a single steer so I could get

requirements and the twin-steer options

and potatoes today. That process, four

more in the truck,” he says. “Beforehand I

he was considering at the time. They soon

decades later, has drastically changed.

could only get 11.5 tonne carrying capacity

agreed on the Kenworth K200. From that

Carrying fertiliser is now done in bulk with

so it’s a necessary increase.”

point onwards he was in contact with

a truck and dog trailer with a 485 and

Heath uses a Trout River live bottom ruck

PACCAR Off Highway and Export Manager

upwards horsepower prime mover. Having

body with a rubber conveyor floor. The tub

Phil Webb who wasted little time going

recently taken delivery of a Kenworth

which holds 21 cubic metres, pivots at the

to work in assessing the ‘nuts and bolts’

K200, Heath required a vehicle with

front allowing the rear to raise up three

enough power to increase his carrying

metres from the ground using telescopic

involved in spec’ing out the new truck.

This was all before Heath had settled on

capacity, but with the ability to negotiate

multistage hydraulic cylinders to enable

the price and predelivery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

with high productivity vehicle design or at

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

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

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

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

10 per cent payload reduction.”

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

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

idea of what freight will be on board, how

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

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

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

agenda, and the dynamic between them is

alike – both driven by the same hope for

concept under NTC leadership, known

approval process. But despite brimming

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

have high productivity vehicle design in

constantly changing.”

a happy ending and both held back by

as PBS. The Australian Transport Council

with good intention, the NHVR got off to

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

mind when he penned the first sentence

In the book, the short opening line is meant

approved the reform in October 2007.

inscrutable complexity. “When we talk

low profile mezzanine decks (58mm on

a wrong start in early 2014 and had to

on adding to its portfolio across the

of A Game of Thrones in 1991, starting

to foreshadow an unknown threat lingering

PBS, there is still a lot of misinformation

The idea behind it was simple: Under

rely on the help of the state authorities it

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

the best-selling novel with a simple, “we

in the descending darkness, urging the

out there as to who is responsible for what

the technical guidance of an accredited

was meant to replace until a new CEO, Sal

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all

should start back.”

protagonist’s hunting party to pause and

assessor, OEMs and transport businesses

and who is pulling which string, so creating

space that provides more loading capacity

Petroccitto, came into office and started

about developing effective, efficient

Yet, the ominous opening could be

reassess where they are headed.

more transparency is our most important

were given the opportunity to develop

bringing the fragile organisation on course

for the customer, particularly for forklift

and high productivity transport

a perfect fit to tell the twisted tale of

In real life Australia, it may represent the

objective as a governing body.”

innovative HPFV designs outside the

again.

drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

solutions and that’s what the new PBS

Australia’s Performance-Based Standards

existing envelope and have them approved

course PBS-inspired heavy vehicle design

“In addition, we have fitted perforated

A year and a half on, the Brisbane-based

B-double refrigerated double drop deck

(PBS) scheme – at least if you listen closely

has taken since it was first conceived more

Complicated Past

Fast Fact

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

organisation is now in charge of all 3,271

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

to those at the coalface.

than a decade ago, with many a lesson

The foundation of the PBS scheme as we

HPFVs generate direct operational

that were found safe and structurally

PBS-approved heavy vehicle combinations

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity

“Talking about PBS is a lot like explaining

learned by forging boldly ahead and

know it today was laid in 2006 in response

economic benefits through cost savings

sound. Administered by the NTC, the

flow and circulation and assist operators in

in Australia, which make for a total of

gains that will help increase a company’s

Game of Thrones’ intricate storyline to

then taking a step back to re-evaluate

to an alarming future outlook by the

to operators and their customers, as

concept was rolled out on a state level and

about 5,500 individual trailers. On top of

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

someone who has never heard anything

the course.

National Transport Commission (NTC).

well as flow-on benefits of around

gave each entity the freedom to set key

that, it is responsible for the entire PBS

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

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

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“With each customer that orders a PBS

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

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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maximise freight capacity and also minimise

that operators can use to ramp up payloads.

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

Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

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

The report found that Australia’s land

$5.6 billion, according to Austroads.

Some 48 per cent of these benefits will

parameters independently.

Over time, responsibility for the PBS

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

refrigerated combination will generate

as Chief Engineer at the National Heavy

the country,” says Les, who has endured

2020, prompting the Council of Australian

flow specifically to the manufacturing,

scheme passed from the NTC to the newly

however, has not subsided just yet, with

plenty of excitement amongst many

Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in Brisbane.

many a debate about PBS since 2007. He

Governments (COAG) and the Productivity

building materials, transport and food

constituted NHVR, which was tasked with

Sal admitting that, “there is still more

sub-sectors of the economy.

transport task would almost double by

“There are a lot of forces at work behind

argues that the pop culture phenomenon

Commission to accelerate the development

the scenes that all follow a slightly different

and Australia’s PBS scheme are surprisingly

of a high productivity freight vehicle (HPFV)

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high volume freight operators heading

the creation of a national rulebook for the

work to do to fully realise the safety and

into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom

trucking industry and streamlining the PBS

productivity benefits available to such a

line is this combination is designed to

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Construction boom SAF-HOLLAND GROUP IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF SUSPENSION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS, PRIMARILY FOR TRAILERS AND TRUCKS, BUSES AND CAMPING VEHICLES. ITS PRODUCT RANGE INCLUDES TRAILER AXLE SYSTEMS AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, COUPLINGS, KINGPINS AND LANDING GEARS. Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, demonstrated its hydraulically driven SAF Intra CD Trak axle along with parts and accessories for construction vehicles at Bauma 2019.

SAF-Holland’s trade fair stand focused on the hydraulically driven SAF Intra CD Trak axle: its integrated additional drive takes the required power directly to the trailer.

“Our additional drive for semi-trailers, which is activated at the press of a button, is an economically viable alternative to complex driven tractor units, in particular for the construction industry,” according

even on loose ground.

to SAF-Holland Vice President Sales OEM &

The additional power of the hydraulically

Aftermarket Europe, Alexandre Charpiot.

driven axle primarily benefits tippers and

“Our Bauma presentation focused on how

vehicles which operate on-road and off-

construction vehicles can benefit from this in

road at construction sites and landfills.

challenging environments.”

The system is optimised for trailers in the

Bauma 2019 was held 8-14 April at the

A live demonstrator on the Bauma stand

nine-tonne standard range. SAF-Holland

Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich,

showed that vehicles with the SAF Intra CD

has been manufacturing the proven and

Germany. SAF-Holland also presented

Trak can easily set off on hills, remain agile

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its SKS-S 36.20 Recolube fifth wheel

on difficult terrain and move around reliably

product since the middle of 2018.

and the 36-ton SK-HD 38.36 fifth wheel with SK-V 36 slider.

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The SK-S 36.20 series fifth wheels with Recolube are lighter-weight due to the spheroidal graphite cast iron and are equipped with a safety latch that enables coupling and uncoupling with one hand.

According to SAF-Holland, these fifth wheels are up to 33 kilograms lighter, reliable and robust; feature maintenance-free bearings as well as optimised lubrication channels for effective grease flow, connections for central lubrication, with options for direct or angle bracket mounting. Also, these fifth wheels are approved for force steering, feature five independent highpressure pump elements, control signals from the truck board computer, grease level empty signal via the vehicle display, pump SAF-Holland demonstrated its equipment at the Bauma trade fair in Munich, Germany, earlier this year.

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Victoria 10-11 September Safety In Action Melbourne, VIC Visit: www.safetyinaction.net.au Western Australia 4-5 September Newdegate Machinery Field Days Newdegate, WA Visit: www.nfday.com.au OCTOBER Victoria 1-3 October Elmore Field Days Elmore VIC Visit: www.elmorefielddays.com.au 11-12 October Wandin Silvan Field Days Yarra Valley, VIC Visit: www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au 14-16 October ATA 2019 Technology and Maintenance Conference Visit: www.truck.net.au 17-20 October Royal Geelong Show Geelong, VIC Visit: www.royalgeelongshow.com.au New South Wales 19-20 October Murrumbateman Field Days Murrumbateman, NSW Visit: murrumbatemanfielddays.worldsecure systems.com 26-27 October Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo Deniliquin, NSW Visit: www.denitruckshow.com.au

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