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

28 Economy The National Australia Bank has shared its latest economic commentary on Q1 Gross Domestic Product for 2019.

30 Trailer Builder At the recent Brisbane Truck Show, the Drake Group wowed visitors with a mammoth display of stacked trailers that showcased the manufacturer’s workmanship and attention to detail.

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36 Refrigerated Transport Equipment Far from cooling down, the highly competitive refrigerated trailer market is heating up.

Trailer Magazine takes a look at the leading manufacturers contending in the sector.

42 Cranes After over a decade in mining, Craig Okely was looking for a career change that would keep him closer to home. The purchase of a Palfinger crane sparked the start of his new journey.

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44 Paint and Coatings The latest paint and coating systems that make trailers and rigid-bodied vehicles shine.

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

58 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine sat down with Coralie Chapman of Linfox to learn more about her journey in Australia’s commercial road transport industry.

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60 Industry Icon For more than four decades Graeme Elphinstone has been coming up with innovative and forward-thinking solutions in log trailer design and manufacture. His ongoing goal is to keep improving efficiencies in the highly competitive transport realm for the benefit of the industry and the country.

62 Fleet of the Month Emerald Carrying Co. on its partnership with Michelin to realise payload, safety and fuel efficiency gains.

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64 World Map The Intelligent Trailer Program is WABCO’s holistic foray into safer and more efficient trailing equipment through the use of innovative technologies.

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To be frank The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) and the National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) have debriefed on their Brisbane Truck Show meeting, which covered a range of industry talking points including Performance-Based Standards and the National Heavy Vehicle Law (NHVL) review.

The meeting was held 16 May at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and drew a crowd of 100 attendees.

Dr Peter Hart of ARTSA facilitated a discussion between National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto, NBTA Chairman, Justin Keast and ARTSA Chair, Martin Toomey, on big issues and where the industry can help the Regulator.

The panel agreed PBS is productive, better and safer, and that it is a ‘must deliver’ outcome for industry and the community. They felt there is a future opportunity for PBS to move more towards prescription. One immediate issue to be tackled is to ensure that PBS vehicles can continue to be used beyond the initial PBS approved application.

The audience asked the panel: how to further capitalise on one in five new vehicles that are PBS vehicles? Also, how can industry simplify access and

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descriptions of type classes and what these combinations can do?

The panel agreed that there is a need to improve access and provide a minimum level of guaranteed access.

There are limitations, and the NHVL review will need to address this issue.

On the subject of moving into a prescriptive domain, the panel explained that it is a Ministerial area and could possibly be progressed through the NHVL review.

The 9,000 PBS vehicles risk becoming an ‘orphan child’ in that they have been approved for specific use, yet they are safer and more productive and are deserving of a life after their initial PBS use is finished. It is an appropriate topic for the NHVL discussion. It is also a challenge to Industry Associations: beat the drum to make it work better and knock down some barriers. Education and information is the key rather than confrontation.

In closing both Martin Toomey and Justin Keast emphasised the great benefit that these kinds of gatherings offer in bringing parties together and having full and frank discussions.

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ATA suggests trailer width research comes up short According to the Australian Trucking

because they are written in a project brief.

our understanding of the issues involved

Association (ATA), government research

“You’ve actually got to get the policy

in harmonising vehicle dimensions with

into heavy vehicle dimensions is ignoring

settings right,” said Crouch.

major international partners will at best be

findings of an expert panel inquiry into

“An increase in allowable width to

limited,” he said.

national freight and supply chain priorities.

2.6 metres would enable refrigerated

“This is a research project, not a policy

“Last year the expert panel inquiry

trailers to utilise thicker insulated walls

decision, which makes it the best time

into national freight and supply chain

without loss of payload. In 38 degrees

to consider the issues and evidence

priorities recommended better supply

outside temperatures, these thicker

chain integration, including common

walls would reduce heat gain by 36 per

for actually aligning with major international partners.

standards such as the width of refrigerated

cent and deliver a fuel saving of up to

According to Crouch, the expert panel

trailers, that should align with major international partners,” ATA Chair Geoff

2,500 litres per typical refrigerated trailer per year,” he said.

inquiry drew on 127 submissions and

Crouch said today.

Crouch said Austroads, in their own

peak bodies and 90 businesses.

“However, current research work

project brief, referenced the expert panel

“Austroads and its government members

underway by government research

finding on the need for international

should actually take note of the outcomes

body Austroads is exploring moving to

harmonisation on the width of refrigerated trailers, but then proceeded

of the consultative process, which was

an overall permissible width of 2.55 metres, ignoring the international

to rule it out of scope.

undertaken for determining the scope of

benchmark of 2.6 metres especially for

“They claimed the benefits of harmonising

this limited research project,” he said.

refrigerated semi-trailers.”

for refrigerated trailers to justify the

“It would be disappointing if the

According to Crouch, the ATA welcomes

project, and then refused to look at

commitment of governments to deliveringa

the Austroads project’s stated commitment

what is actually needed to achieve

freight strategy to improve productivity

to international harmonisation and

thosebenefits.”

and supply chain integration was to fall

exploring greater overall width, but

Crouch said that the limited scope of the

at the first hurdle of simply researching

believes productivity benefits and supply

Austroads project would limit the findings.

chain integration do not happen simply

“The ability of this project to contribute to

what was actually recommended by the expert panel inquiry.”

meetings with over 200 individuals, 28

vastly more rigorous than the process

QLD Government confirms record roads and transport investment Transport and Main Roads Minister, Mark

Indigenous employment. Improvements on

Bailey, said the Queensland Transport and

the Warrego Highway west of Toowoomba

in Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay and Cairns will benefit those cities by taking

Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2019-

will continue, and we will work with the

traffic, particularly trucks, off local roads.

20 to 2022-23 released this week would

Federal Government to plan and deliver

“These investments boost our state’s

continue the State Government’s focus on

improvements east of Toowoomba.”

economy too, providing efficient bypass

job-creating infrastructure investments,

Bailey said this year’s budget will also pour

routes between regional centres to reduce

particularly in regional Queensland.

funding into congestion-busting projects.

travel times and costs to mining, agricultural

The $23 billion investment is reported to

“We will continue upgrading the Ipswich

producers and the freight industry.”

support more than 21,500 Queensland jobs

Motorway, and progressing construction

Bailey said the budget places road safety

over the next four years.

of the Sumners Road Interchange on the

high on the agenda, investing more than

Bailey said Queensland’s regional towns

Centenary Highway,” he said.

and cities are the engine room of the state’s

“We’ll keep building a better M1 from

$900 million in targeted upgrades to ensure Queensland roads are safer.

economy and when those regions thrive

Brisbane to the border – with major projects

it will support population growth and economic development.

between Eight Mile Plains and Daisy Hill

“More than $14.5 billion of this record QTRIP will be spent outside the Brisbane

as soon as the current two M1 upgrades finish next year.

City, Ipswich City and Redland City local

“We have also committed funding to

government areas,” he said – adding that the

upgrade three M1 interchanges that serve

investment will make the Bruce Highway safer

growing North Gold Coast communities –

and more flood-resilient between Brisbane

Exits 41, 49 and 57.

and Cairns. “We will continue to seal the

“We’re focusing dollars on where they will

Peninsula Development Road, supporting

make a difference and ring road projects

and Varsity Lakes and Tugun ready to roll

Queensland regional towns and cities are said to be the ‘engine room’ of the state’s economy.

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Linfox CEO joins conversation about ASEAN challenges and opportunities

Linfox International Group CEO, Greg

East Asia as well as expanding the company’s

Summit heralded a new era of engagement.

Thomas, recently participated in a panel

footprint in the region. He joined Linfox in

Leaders, Ministers and CEOs from across

discussion about the importance of Australian

1995 after several years working in audit and

the region met in a number of events in

businesses in the Association of Southeast

advisory roles at KPMG. He worked with the

Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Resources and Industrial business unit before

Sydney in a historic moment for ASEANAustralia relations.

The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce

transferring to the FMCG team in 2008. He

“Over 100 of the region’s top CEOs

(AustCham Thailand), with AustCham ASEAN,

was appointed President FMCG in 2014.

attended the Business Summit, agreeing

the Australian Mission to ASEAN and the

As President FMCG, Thomas reportedly led

recommendations to Leaders to take the

Australian Embassy Bangkok, announced

strategic initiatives. He also executed the

ASEAN-Australia economic relationship

on 28 May the official launch of the 2019

Linfox Healthcare strategy, broadening the

forward into the next decade.

Australian Business in ASEAN Survey at the

company’s customer base and value added

“Since the Special Summit, Australia and

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Hotel.

services.

ASEAN governments have built on its success

AustCham Thailand President, Wayne

He has also managed logistics portfolios for

by developing practical cooperation in a

Williams, AustCham ASEAN President

key customers in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia

range of priority sectors such as Digital Trade

and Brenton Mauriello opened the panel

and Hong Kong.

Standards and Infrastructure.”

presentations, which was followed by a

ASEAN is a region of remarkable growth

Transport and logistics accounts for five per

presentation from special guest Ambassador

and diverse market opportunities that shares

to ASEAN, Jane Duke, who discussed

strong complementarities with Australia’s

cent of Australian businesses operating in the ASEAN region.

findings of the ASEAN Business Survey and its

economy, according to Duke.

The majority of the Australian business

implications alongside Thomas.

“Australia is in the top tier of ASEAN’s

community in ASEAN maintain Australian

AustCham ASEAN produces an annual survey

partners, allowing Australian business to

ownership, with 35 per cent exclusively

report that aims to provide insights into

capitalise on the strong ties we have built with

Australian owned, and a further 22 per cent

the confidence and plans of the Australian

ASEAN economies over several decades,” she

maintaining some Australian ownership.

business community in southeast Asia.

said in the foreword of the Australian Business

Almost a third of respondents in the survey

Thomas is responsible for leading supply

in ASEAN Survey 2019 released in March.

chain operations in six countries across South

“Last year’s ASEAN-Australia Special

had no history of Australian ownership in their company.

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Regional VIC communities to discuss road safety The Victorian Government will hold

The community roundtables will follow on

“The roundtables are an opportunity for

eight road safety community roundtables

from last week’s Road Safety Summit at

local communities to have their say on

across the state in the coming months

the State Library, where road safety experts

how to prevent the senseless loss of life

to seek views on improving road

and community leaders gathered to discuss

of regional Victorians on our roads,” said

safety on regional roads.

what more could be done to address the

Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the

horror start to the year on Victoria’s roads.

TAC, Jaala Pulford.

The majority of this year’s increase in road

Last week’s summit heard from local and

deaths has happened on regional roads,

international road safety experts that

with 86 people killed compared with 47 at the same time last year.

the Government’s $1.4 billion Towards

Overall, 143 people have died on the

respects, but the development of a new

state’s roads this year, compared with

strategy to commence in 2020 presented

88 at the same time last year – an

opportunities for new initiatives.

increase of 63 per cent.

Some of the key themes to emerge from

The community roundtables, which will

the summit included enforcement, speed

focus on road safety issues affecting

limits, technology and infrastructure.

regional communities, will be held in 10:54 am Marysville, Shepparton, Portland, Ballarat,

The roundtables will explore these issues and focus on local issues, as

Mildura, Sale, Bendigo and Geelong.

raised by local people.

State governments are taking road safety seriously.

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Zero strategy was world-leading in many

Toll commits to improving employee wellbeing Transport and logistics company, Toll,

Toll Group Manager of Wellbeing and

are dealing with mental health issues.”

is committed to improving employee

Senior Chaplain, Ruth Oakden, said

More than 400 people in various roles

wellbeing with a new mental

mental health is an important part of

across Toll in Australia have attended

health program.

general wellbeing.

33 MHFA programs since 2016, with

Toll announced via its Toll Today

“We want to recognise that as well as

newsletter that the business is delivering a

physical safety, it is important to provide

an increasing number of sessions scheduled to run throughout 2019,

Mental Health First Aid program across its

our employees with the resources to

according to Oakden.

sites as part of a wellbeing strategy.

address any mental health concerns,”

The next stage for Toll’s mental wellbeing

The two-day program was created

she said. “This is significantly achieved by

strategy is to appoint mental health first

by Mental Health First Aid Australia

raising awareness of mental health issues,

aid officers in the workplace, which is

in conjunction with the University

which reduces stigma and allows our

reported to mirror more commonly held

of Melbourne.

managers to support our employees who

roles of physical first aid officers.

Toll to deliver efficiency gains for Coles Transport and logistics company, Toll, has

from the distribution centre to the

empty truck on the return journey.

strengthened its 45-year partnership with

supermarket, the integrated system notes

“This reduces the overall time of the fleet

supermarket company, Coles, becoming

if there is an opportunity for a nearby

on the road, bringing commercial and

the retailer’s delivery partner for Coles

collection from a supplier, to avoid an

environment benefits to Coles and Toll.”

in Victoria, South Australia and most of Queensland.

Toll officially became a delivery partner for

Coles was founded in Collingwood, Melbourne, in 1914 by George Coles.

Coles in Victoria in February, servicing four distribution centres.

Toll will service Coles’ operations in Queensland from 1 July 2019 and South Australia as of 1 September 2019. The contract is reported to bring 400 drivers, office workers and sub-contractors top support Coles’ primary and secondary deliveries from suppliers to the distribution centres and then across the network of Coles supermarkets.

“There will be 250 of Toll and subcontractor partner prime movers hauling 380 Coles trailers,” Toll said.

“Toll won the competitive tender with special note given to Toll’s innovative control tower integration that monitors the road fleet and tracks delivery requirements to ensure maximum efficiency.

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Linfox Group Manager recognised for excellence in road transport The 2019 Women in Industry Awards was held 6 June at The Park in Melbourne, celebrating the women who lead, energise and inspire in their respective roles across various sectors including road transport.

Prime Creative Media Publisher, Christine Clancy, opened the event, stating that the business case for creating a workplace where women can thrive has never been stronger.

“At the micro level, data shows that companies with greater representation of women in leadership positions is associated with increased productivity.

“Studies in the US have found that greater gender balance among corporate leaders is associated with higher stock values and greater profitability.

Linfox Australia Group Manager Training, Sondra Kremerskothen (right).

“It is also found firms with mixed gender boards tend to out-perform all-male boards, and that Fortune 500 companies

Linfox has reportedly increased compliance

amazing,” she said. “It’s incredible to see

with the highest proportion of women on

by over 100 per cent in the past 18

where they have come from; they’re all

their boards performed significantly better

months. Kremerskothen also leads a

mums with adult children who just want to

than firms with the lowest proportion,”

female-driven program, which trains and

come to work, get the job done well and

she said.

licenses women to be heavy vehicle drivers.

get home safely.”

The Excellence in Road Transport award

“I am a group trainer and I have been

The finalists for the 2019 Excellence in

recognises an individual who has gone

fortunate enough to be employed by

above and beyond to improve and

Linfox, a fantastic employer. I have a great

Road Transport award were: • VISA Global Logistics truck driver and

positively impact the Australian road

group of trainers who have developed a

transport industry.

passion to change behaviour on Australian

MEGATRANS2020 Business Development

roads,” said Kremerskothen in her award

Manager, Anastasia Bios, presented the

acceptance speech – adding that her team

Excellence in Road Transport Award to

is especially passionate about improving

Sondra Kremerskothen, Linfox Australia

road safety for heavy vehicle operators.

Group Manager Training.

Kremerskothen also actively encourages

Kremerskothen manages 30 trainers,

women to join the road transport industry.

administrators and managers across five

She praised the success of a female driver

sites throughout Australia. She has seen

training program, which is a joint initiative

an opportunity to change culture and

made possibly by Linfox, Volvo Group

behaviours within the industry by upskilling

Australia, Wodonga TAFE, Australia Post

Linfox operational trainers to influence

and Transport Women Australia Limited

The panel of judges for this year’s

positive employee behaviour and attitude.

(TWAL).

event: Andrea Sosa Pintos (CSIRO), Gita

By modernising training, Kremerskothen

“We now have 14 women ‘through the

Pendharkar (RMIT University), Jacquelene

was able to improve safety and productivity

doors’ and actually driving for Australia

Brotherton (Transport Women Australia

while meeting compliance requirements.

Post and Linfox – these women are

Limited) and Kushla Egan (WORK180).

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Women in Trucking Australia co-founder, Candice Lureman • Linfox Australia General Manager Woolworths, Debbie Reich • Atlas Copco Compressors Warehouse Supervisor, Grace Lennox • Linfox Australia Site Manager, Michelle Aspinall • Stantec Australia Principal Engineer Transportation, Rose Ferguson • Linx Logistics Load Co-ordinator, Vanessa Williams

40 years of quality stacks up.

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Woolworths combats product waste with national initiative Supermarket company, Woolworths, has

our farmers and our community partners,

the most beneficial stream – be it food rescue

launched a food waste diversion program

we’re working to keep good food out

for hunger relief, farmer donations for animal

nationwide.

of landfill,” said Woolworths Head of

feed or commercial composting,” he said.

All Woolworths supermarkets is reported to

Sustainability, Adrian Cullen.

In the last year, Woolworths has diverted

have at least one active food waste diversion

“This is not a new journey for us – we’ve

from landfill over 55,000 tonnes of food and

partner to rescue surplus fresh good and

been working hard at this for the last decade

enabled over 10 million meals to be delivered

distribute it to hunger relief charities,

and we are excited to hit a milestone ahead

to Australians in need across the country,

donating stock feed to farmers or sending it

of World Environment Day that 100 per

according to Cullen.

for commercial organic composting.

cent of our stores now with a food waste

Woolworths is working with OzHarvest,

With these programs in place, Woolworths

diversion program in place.

Foodbank and Fareshare to divert food to

has recorded an average year-on-year

“We heavily invested in our team members

support hunger relief efforts.

reduction of eight per cent in food waste

to ensure that they have the education,

The supermarket also provides local farmers

sent to landfill over the past three years.

training, resources and equipment to better

with stock feed for animals or for on-farm

“Food is meant to be eaten, not thrown –

identify and divert surplus food that can no

composting, which Cullen said helps reduce

which is why together with our customers,

longer be sold away from landfill and toward

and repurpose bakery and product waste.

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ISWIM announces Executive Board, Koniditsiotis named President reappointed as President.

and its associated data; vendors that provide

ISWIM is an advocacy group that supports

WIM products and/or services.

the advance of on-road and in-vehicle

In May 2019, the Board of ISWIM was elected

Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) to promote

through an international vote with members

and support international research and development projects.

from Belgium, Taiwan, France, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Czech Republic,

The purpose of the group is to initiate and

USA, Slovenia and Australia, represented by

monitors standardisation activities while

Koniditsiotis.

also promoting the use and application of

“We also acknowledge and thank Hans

Commercial vehicle weigh-in monitoring

data generation.

Van LOO who was elected to the Board,

association, International Society for Weigh-

At present ISWIM has a growing membership

In-Motion, has announced the election of its

of over 74 countries.

however, stepped down to take on the role of ISWIM Contractor,” ISWIM said in an

new Board and Executive Board.

Its distinct stakeholder groups include users

issued statement.

Former Transport Certificate Association

of WIM and the information it collects;

Adriana Antofie was appointed as

CEO, Chris Koniditsiotis, was

academics and researchers in WIM technology

Assistant Treasurer.

ISWIM supports advances in weigh-in-motion technology.

Emergent Cold to acquire Oxford Cold Storage Global cold chain business, Emergent Cold,

Operations and Marketing Director, Paul

has agreed to acquire Melbourne-based

Fleiszig.

Oxford Cold Storage which is set to expand

“The Emergent acquisition provides our

its temperature-controlled storage network in

staff with increased opportunities and

the Asia Pacific region.

career development. It will also provide for

This acquisition is reported to complement

the opportunity to service clients across

the broader Emergent Cold strategy of

Emergent’s substantial geographical footprint

creating a global network of cold chain

and to increase our service offerings.

businesses. The acquisition is subject to

“The Fleiszig and Stern families wish to

regulatory approval.

acknowledge and thank Oxford’s loyal and

In 1951 the Fleiszig and the Stern families

talented staff for their substantial contribution

established Cambridge Poultry Distributors in

to the Oxford success story and for helping to

South Yarra. Twenty years later, they relocated

create an enviable work culture,” he said.

their operations across Melbourne to be

Emergent Cold was founded in 2017 with

closer to the meat hub in North Laverton.

the vision to be the leading global cold chain

In 1975, they established Oxford to serve

services partner for its customers. Emergent

Cold Storage team to the Emergent Cold

the neighbouring meat producers. Oxford

Cold has grown through a combination of

network,” said Emergent Cold CEO, Neal

has been family owned and operated for 44

business acquisitions and new greenfield

Rider.

years.

developments and now has a network of 42

“Combining Oxford with our platform

“This is a very exciting time for the Oxford

cold stores in five countries.

will further strengthen our offering to the

business,” said Oxford Cold Storage

“We look forward to welcoming the Oxford

Australian and International market,” he said.

Emergent Cold is developing an integrated network of modern assets for its cold chain business.

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NEWS

Victorian Ports & Freight Minister to address Port Outlook 2019 Victorian Minister for Ports, Freight and Public

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson.

Hastings CEO, Malcolm Geier.

Transport, Melissa Horne, is one of several

“Without an efficient port network we all

Senior leaders from Port of Melbourne

high-profile representatives of the ports

suffer, which is why it is essential to achieve

stevedores DP World Australia, Victoria

and channels community that the Victorian

regulatory and other settings that make our

International Container Terminal, Patrick and

Transport Association (VTA) has secured for its

ports the most attractive for importers and

MIRRAT will also present at Port Outlook

annual Port Outlook seminar on 6 August.

exporters.

2019, with other presenters being finalised.

Port Outlook has grown over the last

“It is equally important we get the balance

Sponsored by Port of Melbourne, Port

four years to become one of the VTA’s

right so that transport operators servicing

Outlook caters to freight operators and all

best-attended events, underscoring the

the port can run profitable businesses that

supply chain participants that interact with

importance of the Victorian ports sector in

provide efficient, reliable and world-class

Victoria’s ports and waterways. It will feature

state and national supply chains.

services to their customers,” he said.

presentations and panel discussions on key

“We are thrilled that Minister Horne has

Minister Horne joins a strong line-up of

issues including port access, productivity

agreed to deliver a keynote address at

speakers to present at Port Outlook including:

improvement measures, infrastructure pricing

Port Outlook and outline the Victorian

Port of Melbourne CEO, Brendan Bourke;

and charges, Fishermans Bend Precinct

Government’s strategic vision for our ports

Victorian Ports Corporation CEO, Rachel

planning.

and waterways, which are an essential part

Johnson; Ports Australia CEO, Mike Gallacher;

Port Outlook 2019 will be held 6 August from

of the Victorian and national economy,” said

GeelongPort CEO, Brett Winter; and Port of

7.30am-2.30pm at Sketch Docklands.

Centurion fosters safety culture Transport and logistics operator, Centurion,

Savage said he is eager to continue building

face-to-face safety,” he said.

has announced the appointment of two

the safety culture at Centurion and introduce

Savage has over 10 years of experience

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

new technologies.

working for some of Australia’s biggest

(HSEQ) professionals.

“The team will be working hard to integrate

companies as a HSEQ professional. His

Trent Savage has been named as Executive

the new Online Safety Management

speciality is emergency management,

General Manager of HSEQ and Terry Nichols

System – reducing manual processes and

has joined Centurion as General Manager of HSEQ.

paperwork – resulting in better data, shorter workflows and more time for ‘real’

heavy industry and logistics, according to Centurion.

Nichols is reported to bring 16 years of experience in operational and functional

Chain of Responsibility is front-of-mind for Centurion.

roles within client, contracting and consultant appointments.

He will work with Savage to oversee the delivery of effective solutions based on taking a risk-based, fit-for-purpose and cost-effective approach to cultural and safety performance change.

“In most cases people do not make mistakes because they consciously intended to do so,” said Nichols. “We should challenge ourselves to become more awake to understanding why most of the time things go right. Of course we still need to understand what happened when something goes wrong, but I challenge people to understand why it goes right more often than not.”

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Freight costs drive global performance for Australia’s agricultural commodities: Report “NFF welcomes AgriFutures Australia’s

The gross value of Australian farm production in 2016-17 was $60 billion, according to the National Farmers’ Federation.

work in this space as it gives us solid data about the agricultural sector and challenges faced by different industries,” said Mahar.

“It is critical to look beyond the ‘now’ to consider future agricultural freight issues and to highlight possible options for potential improvement in transport infrastructure and regulation within the agricultural sector.”

The research analysed the freight costs facing Australian farms when moving commodities from farm to processor, port and/or domestic market and generated producer case studies, from five major commodity groups including beef, milk powder, canola, cherries and poultry, demonstrating the unique supply chains and costs involved in moving a range of commodities to market.

The domestic analysis, excluding poultry

Logistics is the largest single cost item

freight costs, totalling 1.0 per cent

as competition with overseas producers is

in the production of many agricultural

of gross income.

negligible, is complemented with research

products, according to a report released

“Knowing how much farmers pay for

of international agricultural supply chains

this week.

transporting their produce to consumers

to benchmark Australia’s performance

Rural Industries Research & Development

is crucial to measure the competitiveness

and its ability to compete on agricultural

Corporation (AgriFutures Australia)

of Australian farmers and to find out

transport costs.

commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to investigate farm transport

where the transport of agricultural goods

The beef case study of an operation at

faces pinch points and bottlenecks.

Dalby, Queensland, shows cattle are

costs from paddock to port for a sector

The report shows that Australia has

transported 240 kilometres by road to an

that sees roughly two-thirds of food

comparatively higher freight costs for

abattoir in south east Queensland (location

and fibre exported.

unspecified).

AgriFutures Australia Managing

many of our key commodities compared to our international competitors and

Director, John Harvey, said that freight

it’s hurting our bottom line,” he said

abattoir and loaded into a refrigerated

costs are critical to maintaining Australia’s

– adding that strategic planning and

shipping container, which is delivered 170

global competitiveness and will

regulatory framework are required to

continue to impact agriculture’s export

ensure infrastructure can be efficiently

kilometres to Port of Brisbane by road and shipped about 9,000 kilometres to

performance into the future.

used by industry.

South Korea.

“In Australia, freight costs are highest

National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)

The total estimated freight cost incurred

for grains at 27.5 per cent of gross income,

CEO, Tony Mahar, said the supply chain

in delivering one container-full of frozen

and fruit and vegetables at per cent,”

research provides a benchmark of

beef to Korea is $7,380 – at an average

said Harvey.

“By comparison, poultry a domestic

Australia’s performance and its ability to compete on agricultural transport costs

cost of approximately $343/tonne.

The cost to deliver to port (excluding

market, has the lowest relative farm

at a global level.

shipping costs) is $2,720.

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Vawdrey appoints Area Sales Manager Australia’s largest independent trailer

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Smith decided to leave a publicly-listed

Area Sales Manager.

company in favour of joining a family-owned

Smith brings more than 27 years of

and private business that has the capacity to

commercial transport experience to the role.

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The after sales support at Vawdrey is

team for joining Vawdrey Australia,” he said.

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Port of Brisbane supports farmer relief charity Port of Brisbane has donated $30,000

farmers and logistics companies from across

Drought Angels, according to Port

to Drought Angels, the Port’s employee-

regional Queensland every day, working

of Brisbane, is known as the “‘little

nominated charity for 2018-19.

together to export goods to overseas

charity with big hearts’, making an

A team of 15 Port of Brisbane employees

markets. We know they’ve been doing it

recently travelled to the town of Chinchilla

tough, which is why its timely we lend a

amazing difference to farmers and rural communities with meaningful and

in Queensland to meet with Drought Angels

hand through this donation.

personalised assistance”.

staff, as well as drought affected families,

“I’d like to pay tribute to the staff of Port of

The charity is reported to provide everyday

delivering the donation cheque and a load

Brisbane who have run fundraising events

essentials including stock feed and has also

of non-perishables donated by employees.

and dipped into their own pockets to

“Every year the wonderful team of

support this initiative.

assisted farmers by offsetting fuel costs for transport.

employees at the Port of Brisbane support

“We also know that the best way

Drought Angels was founded by Natasha

a charity, and I couldn’t think of a more

Queenslanders can support regional

Johnston and Nicki Blackwell in 2014.

worthy group for 2019 than Drought

economies is to visit them and spend

The organisation continues to support

Angels,” said Port CEO, Roy Cummins.

money there, which is exactly what this visit will achieve.”

Australian farmers affected by natural

“The Port of Brisbane works with the

disasters (drought, fire and flood).

TWAL welcomes new Board members Transport Women Australia Limited

welcomed the new Board members.

and I am sure this will continue.

(TWAL) has announced that two new

“True and Carol will give us added

“With True and Carol joining us, it

members have joined its Board: True

depth to the Board and we are very

will allow us to give more time to our

Ross of Ross Transport, Port Kembla, and Carol Messenger of Spartan

excited to welcome them to the team,” said Brotherton.

initiatives like the Women Driving Transport

Freightlines, Belmont WA.

“TWAL has always been a small

TWAL Chair, Jacquelene Brotherton, has

hardworking board and a tight team

Guides Wheels Badge, the upcoming Mentoring Programme.”

Careers Female Driving Course, The Girl

TAS bridge works to facilitate efficient freight network The Tasmanian Government has opened

“The Freight Access Bridge Upgrade Program

hubs and major industries.”

tenders for strengthening works on six

was developed together with industry and

Rockliff said a previous round of bridge

bridges across the state.

local government stakeholders to support

works, due for completion this month, saw

The works form part of the state

the movement of freight around the state,

the strengthening of seven bridges in the

government’s $19 million Freight Access

ensuring our economy can continue to

state’s north and north west.

Bridge Upgrade Program.

develop and grow,” said Rockliff.

Bridges currently open for tender include

According to Infrastructure Minister, Jeremy

“The statewide program includes

Pipers River bridge in the state’s north and

Rockliff, the program is designed to facilitate

strengthening a series of bridges on key

Humphrey Rivulet bridge and North West Bay

a safer and more efficient freight network.

freight routes, which connect ports, transport

River bridge in the state’s south.

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Infrastructure Australia CEO talks future trends Romilly Madew, Infrastructure Australia

planning and delivery, with a focus

by 24 per cent to reach 31 million, with

CEO, presented at the 2019 AFR National

on three key measures: access, quality

more than three quarters of this growth

Infrastructure Summit at the Grand Hyatt

and cost.

projected to occur in Sydney, Melbourne,

in Melbourne this week. She explained that

“With the needs of the community at

Brisbane and Perth.

the needs of the community are evolving

its heart, the Audit will provide a clear

“This offers enormous economic

and is cause to re-think the delivery of

picture of the problems we need to solve,

opportunities, but the risk is that our

infrastructure and adapt existing networks

and strengthen the evidence base for

infrastructure fails to keep pace with

to those changing needs.

infrastructure decision-making across

The 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit is due to be published later

Australia,” she said.

demand—impacting productivity, quality of life and the world-renowned liveability

Infrastructure Australia was established to

of our cities.”

this year and will present a forward-

provide advice on investments and reforms

Rapid technological change is another

looking view of Australia’s infrastructure

needed to deliver better infrastructure for

factor that will play a decisive role in

challenges and opportunities, according

all Australians. For Madew, the broader

infrastructure, according to Madew.

to Madew. It is the second Audit of its

content of change that will affect how

“Australian governments have been

type to be undertaken (first published

Australia grows over the next 15 years

slow to establish planning controls or

in 2015) and outlines a community-

begins with the economy.

network standards to support widespread

centred approach to infrastructure

“Australia’s economy is undergoing structural shifts, as we move away

public charging networks for electric vehicles,” she said.

from manufacturing and resources

“New technologies often push boundaries

towards knowledge and service-based industries,” she said. “These structural

before controlling legislation is developed

changes to the economy are also

however there is also often a need for

having spatial implications, and Australia’s

policy or investment to ensure that we gain

economy is becoming increasingly

maximum benefit from new and emerging

urbanised with most jobs now located in

technologies.

our larger cities.”

Madew explained that Australia now has

“We also need to be wary of the fact that rapidly changing technology

a multi-tier economy that is characterised

risks leaving some sections of the

by rapid economic growth in fast-

community behind.”

growing cities and their surrounding

The last major shift that Madew considers

regions; moderate economic growth, consolidation and specialisation in smaller

is the demand for greater transparency as

cities and regional centresl; stabilising or

“Businesses, including those in the retail

declining economic growth in rural and

and banking sectors, are increasingly

remote areas.

capturing and using data to create more

“In 2017-18, Sydney and Melbourne

tailored experiences for customers.

alone accounted for half of our national

“Australia’s unique geography brings an

economic growth,” said Madew.

“Infrastructure investment is playing a

added layer of complexity to this shifting of community expectations.

huge role in facilitating this, with the [New

“While Australia has evolved as a

South Wales] and Victorian governments

federated country of eight states and

together spending upwards of $78 billion

territories, these boundaries bear little

on transport infrastructure.

relevance for the different needs of people

“Of course, this also reflects the scale

in each jurisdiction.

of population growth projected for our

“However, it is the scale of each city,

largest cities, which will play a decisive role

town and community that provides a

in shaping our country in coming years.

better starting point in understanding the needs of infrastructure users.”

Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew.

“By 2034, Australia’s population will grow

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or even the need for it is recognised,

community expectations change.

Manufacturing to play a key role in growth: Report Federal agency, the Commonwealth Scientific

demographics, trust, and social cohesion.

technology in existing and new industries, the

and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO),

Divided into Slow Decline and Outlook

report acknowledges that industry is essential

has released a report outlining visions to

Vision, the visions of the future identify the

to the future of Australia. In addition, by

boost Australia’s economy, identifying

manufacturing industry as playing a key role

investing in skills, Australia will have an

manufacturing as a key growth sector.

in Australia’s growth.

enviable workforce that can take advantages

The CSIRO Australian National Outlook report

In one scenario outlined by the report,

of technological advances. Finally, if Australia

was released this month and focuses on

energy use increases without significant

were able to develop export-facing industries,

technological changes and energy efficiency

improvements in energy productivity,

which can support growth, the sector can

among topics also raised in its outlook to

emissions decrease, but not by enough to

leverage its competitive advantage while

2060.

avoid climate change, and cities continue to

integrated into global markets and value

The report suggests that manufacturing has

sprawl. In another vision, energy use increases

chains.

a key role to play in how Australia confronts

by 6-28 per cent while productivity doubles,

Manufacturing will however have to adopt

challenges in order to grow.

Australia reaches net-zero emissions and city

energy efficient technologies and be located

The report’s authors identified six challenges

density increases.

close to where people live, to reduce resource

that could disrupt Australia’s current

To achieve these positive outcomes, the

use, according report findings.

conditions and could influence the country’s

authors identify that manufacturing, along

CSIRO CEO, Larry Marshall, said that putting

future: the rise of Asia, technological change,

with other industry sectors, will play a core

Australia on the path to the most prosperous

climate change and the environment,

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AusPost confirms e-commerce is booming

Australia Post HQ.

Total online spend in 2018 topped $27.5 billion, a 24 per cent increase for the

online in 2018 – some 7.6 million Australian households.

cent) and desktop (27.3 per cent), both of which fell for the year.”

year, according to new research from

“Australians are getting online more and

Fashion continues to be the leading category,

Australia Post.

more, and changing the face of shopping,”

accounting for more than a third (35 per

Australia Post’s annual document, Inside

he said. “With it, they are also expecting

cent) of all purchases, with more than

Australian Online Shopping Report, is an

faster service and delivery – with next day

20 per cent growth year on year. Variety

overview of Australia’s e-commerce market

deliveries growing by 31.7 per cent, with

stores, health and beauty and homewares

which provides insights into who is shopping

more than 62 per cent of these fashion

online and what they are purchasing.

related purchases.”

and appliances also attracted lots of online shoppers.

It shows that Australians are embracing

Franzi also said the way Australians are

Marketplaces such as eBay and Etsy, together

online shopping at an accelerated rate – with

shopping online is also changing, with

with newcomers Amazon, Catch Group,

the online goods spend for 2018 reaching

smartphones increasingly being the medium of choice.

Kogan and Myer, continue to be popular.

“Use of the smartphone to make online

that comes with being able to access goods

Australia Post General Manager for

purchases increased 28 per cent for the

from a variety of sellers in one place – it is

Parcels and Express Services, Ben Franzi,

year – to now make up more than 26 per

quite literally a market, replicated online

said the report also shows that 73 per

cent of all purchases,” he said. “It now sits

cent of Australian households shopped

comfortably alongside the laptop (32.8 per

and providing an abundance of choice for consumers,” said Franzi.

10 per cent of total retail – two years faster than expected.

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“Australians appreciate the convenience

Mainfreight confirms ‘best ever’ financial performance Transport and logistics company,

“The benefit of our network development

Mainfreight, has reported its ‘best ever’

across our three core products – domestic

financial results for the 12 months ended

transportation (Transport), warehousing

31 March 2019.

(Logistics) and international freight

The company reported a revenue of of

forwarding (Air & Ocean and CaroTrans)

$2.954 billion NZD ($2.792 billion AUD), which was up 12 per cent for the same

– is reflected in these improving financial results.

period last year.

“We expect to continue enhancing

Net profit (before abnormals) was $141.08

our network in the coming years, with

million NZD ($133.3 million AUD), a spike

an expected $350 million of capital

of 26 per cent.

expenditure on land and buildings

additional domestic freight facilities in

Earnings before interest, taxes,

projected over the next two years. It is

Sydney and on Queensland’s Sunshine

depreciation and amortisation

expected that further investment in leased

Coast. Construction of a new Adelaide

(EBITDA) was $257.05 million NZD ($242.9 million AUD).

facilities will also continue, to offset short-

facility is expected to commence late 2019.

term growth requirements from increasing

“In our Logistics business, four new

Abnormal costs after tax totalled $3.46

customer demand.”

warehouses were opened with an

million NZD ($3.27 million AUD), where

Mainfreight New Zealand has a branch

additional $12 million AUD of new

$2.93 million NZD related to the further

network which extends to urban centres

business,” said Mainfreight. “Our standing

write-down of the European brand

and regional areas with populations less

in the premium beverage sector continues

name which is in the process of being

than 20,000. The company said delivery

to grow. New warehouse business has in

discontinued. The balance of $0.53 million

times and quality have improved, which

turn flowed into domestic freight tonnage.

NZD is restructuring costs in Europe and

has enabled it to secure new customers

Additional warehousing capacity is planned

the Americas.

through import and export service

in the coming year for Brisbane, Sydney,

“Our well-signalled strategy of intensifying

offerings.

Melbourne and Perth, including purpose-

our global branch network, within cities,

Mainfreight Australia opened a new

designed capacity to aid warehousing

within countries and of course, between

branch location in Toowoomba, while the

of retail dangerous goods, which will be

countries, has continued during this past

Geelong branch moved to a new facility.

complemented by our specialist dangerous

year,” Mainfreight said in a statement.

Plans are reported to be underway for

goods transport business, ChemCouriers.”

Mainfreight continues to trend upwards.

Conference to address heavy vehicle fire prevention Australian Road Transport Suppliers

plan for manufacturers, operators and

Association (ARTSA) member, Dr Peter

drivers to follow that, if followed, would

The conference will bring together experts, policy makers, manufacturers,

Hart, will highlight the key causes of truck

reduce heavy truck and trailer fires by

operators and component suppliers

fires at a heavy vehicle fires conference on

90 per cent.”

to share their experience on what is

15 August at Royal Randwick in Sydney.

Dr Hart highlights that in some cases the

one of the largest claims categories for

Dr Hart, who is a leading forensic

truck driver can play a role in averting

insurers in Australia.

expert, said that heavy vehicle fires are preventable.

a disastrous truck fire by being better

NTI Insurance recently advised that truck

informed about the danger signs and by

fires only make up about 8 per cent of

“About 75 per cent of fires start on the

performing simple checks at rest breaks.

their claims but the fires often resulted

motor vehicle,” he said. “The causes

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in July THE NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK HAS SHARED ITS LATEST ECONOMIC COMMENTARY ON Q1 GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT FOR 2019.

The national accounts recorded a third

“We still expect a further easing in the cash

The Bank expects a year-average growth of

successive print of below trend Gross

rate to 1.0 per cent in August with the risk

1.7 per cent in 2019, before rising to 2.25

Domestic Product (GDP) growth, according to

of further easing later in the year should

per cent in each of the next two years.

National Australia Bank Group Economics.

Output rose 0.4 per cent (quarter on quarter)

downside risks eventuate,” said NAB.

“We expect the downturn in the housing construction cycle to continue, with dwelling

to be 1.8 per cent higher over the year. While

A 2.5 per cent drop in dwelling investment and slowing consumption

growth was slightly stronger in quarterly

growth led to a soft Q1 2019.

from peak-to-trough, and household

terms, this outcome is reported to confirm

Offsetting the weakness in the household

consumption to grow only modestly,” said

the softening in growth over H2 2018 has persisted into 2019.

sector was another solid contribution from

NAB. “Offsetting the household weakness,

public demand, according to NAB, and a

we see further support from exports in the

Continued subdued economic activity will

rebound in net exports. Both the income and

near-term, and ongoing strength in public

be a headwind to growth in labour demand,

production measures of GDP were stronger

sector spending over the next two years.

according to NAB, which is needed to

than the expenditure measure, reversing

We also expect a sizeable contribution

prevent a rise in the unemployment rate.

some of the weakness over the past year.

from private business investment. Overall,

With ongoing spare capacity in the labour

GDP was supported largely by the services

with below trend growth we see a slight

market and economy more broadly it is

sectors, with construction showing some

deterioration in the labour market and

likely that domestic inflation pressures will remain weak.

weakness alongside the downturn in housing and further completions of mining projects.

ongoing spare capacity in the economy.”

These factors are expected to result in a

It is expected that the Reserve Bank of

On the income side, growth in compensation

gradual return to the inflation target even

Australia (RBA) will focus on developments

of employees provided support in the quarter

with another rate cut factored in.

in the labour market. NAB said that data

(due to strong employment growth), as did

Should weak GDP growth persist or a more

suggests risk of a further easing in the

corporate income (driven by strong profits in the mining sector).

significant global downturn eventuate,

cash rate to below 1.0 per cent should growth remain weak and the private sector continue to lag.

investment falling by around 20 per cent

NAB is optimistic regarding Australia’s

NAB anticipates further rate cuts and the potential for additional stimulus

economic outlook in the near future.

measures (fiscal or otherwise).

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

14

12

10

7

8

7

Index Points

8

6 5

5

6

5 3

3

3

4

2

3

0

Jul 2018

Oct 2018

Jan 2019

- 0.1

Apr 2019

2

Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank

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TRAILER BUILDER

The top-shelf display of Drake trailers allowed visitors to see the design intricacies of each unit normally only seen by technicians.

Showstopping display AT THE RECENT BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW, THE DRAKE GROUP WOWED VISITORS WITH A MAMMOTH DISPLAY OF STACKED TRAILERS THAT SHOWCASED THE MANUFACTURER’S WORKMANSHIP AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. At this year’s event in mid-May, the Drake

and O’Phee BoXLoader were the stars.

“We tried to showcase the versatility we

Group went for a slightly different set-

The deck widener was showcased in a

offer in our deck widener,” says Khali Lake,

up, with the business set across two

variety of different configurations which

Group General Manager. “The deck widener

separate stands – one to highlight Drake

highlighted various suspension types, axle

is a high-volume selling model and is very

Trailers, O’Phee Trailers and the Boxloader, and the other focused on the Drake

configurations, gooseneck arrangements,

versatile. Most heavy haulage operators will

ramp configurations, and other different

have a deck widener within their fleet. The

Collectibles brand, which this year celebrated

options offered by the manufacturer such

ones on show were all customer’s trailers,

its 10th anniversary.

as automatic greasing systems or various lighting systems.

so they were highly customised for specific

At the trailer stand, the Drake deck widener

clients. You can take the bones of our trailers and really customise it for your needs.

If you want it, we can do it.”

Also displayed was a 2x8 dolly, the first to be manufactured by Drake with BPW axles.

“We have a long association with BPW, just haven’t used it in this model before.

This dolly features our own walking beam suspension, which was traditionally done using other axle brands. Our customer requested BPW for this particular model. BPW is German engineered, really reliable and low maintenance. It’s something we’ll now offer going forward,” Khali says.

The Drake Collectibles display celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Drake Group’s successful venture into scale model sales.

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According to Khali, most trailers manufactured by Drake Trailers feature some level of customisation, but are still built based

on the same tried and proven DNA. “Most

BoXLoader. On display was the new Step-

with Paccar. There were 100 of these

of the time with our designs, particularly our

Over model, which was unveiled for the first

available on the day, and when the doors

common models, customers will leave here

time for the Australian market. Developed by

opened, we had a line-up waiting. It created

with something different. These changes

O’Phee Trailers together with BoXLoader in

a huge amount of interest,” says Khali.

often make a big difference for the customer

France, the new Step-Over concept features

Drake released model number one of the

to personalise their trailer and we are always

a different leg configuration. “Rather than

T900 Kenworth collectible on eBay the

happy to accommodate them. With the

the traditional dagger leg, where the leg

night before the show to raise money for

deck widener, 80 per cent of what we do in

comes straight down, in the Step-Over model,

the Cancer Council. It was sold for $4000

a trailer will be what we consider standard,

the leg folds over. It is designed for greater

and the other 20 per cent is customised. If

stability; and when loading a container off

and the Drake Group did a presentation of the cheque to the Cancer Council

you line up a heap of deck wideners, they’ll

the trailer, it also allows for another trailer

together with Paccar, which matched the

all look different but share the same highly

to go underneath the leg. It allows a really

donation with an extra $4,000.

engineered main frame. These sorts of trailers

simple system for containers to be loaded

Khali commended the Brisbane Truck Show

are a big investment for a small to medium

off one trailer and onto another. The Step-

organisers, the Heavy Vehicle Industry

business. It’s rewarding to work with our

Over option makes the overall combination

Australia (HVIA). “They did a phenomenal

customers from the initial concept to the look on their faces when they see the trailer

stronger and more versatile, and the overall

job in organising the show and the whole

weight of the unit means operators can carry

of Truck Week, with nearly 40,000 people

for the first time.”

more payload,” explains Khali.

coming through the doors over the course

By stacking its trailers up to three high, the

Representatives from BoXLoader in France,

of the four days. It created a lot of hype

Drake Group was able to maximise the space

including owner Vincent Sastre, visited

around commercial road transport and I think

to showcase a higher volume of trailers. The

Brisbane for the show, taking feedback from

it gave the general public a bit more of an

display even included a trailer flipped on its

the Australian market to further refine its

appreciation for the industry. For the Drake

side and suspended in the air and another

product for our market’s unique needs.

Group, the show was hugely successful. It

around two metres off the ground, allowing

At the Drake Group’s retail stand, it was all

really consolidated the Drake Group and

visitors to walk underneath and appreciate

about Drake Collectibles. The stand was

the bringing together of the brands under

the level of workmanship. “There were a

themed around the 10 year revolution of the

number of cranes involved in setting up for

business, showcasing the whole concept,

the one banner, which we launched at the previous Brisbane Truck Show.”

the show. This helped give the stand that

including the design and evolution of the

extra wow factor. Having trailers flipped,

models. “We really wanted to celebrate this

stacked and up in the air really gave people

brand. We released our 10 year anniversary

an appreciation of the engineering that goes

model at the show and it sold out within an

into products of that calibre,” adds Khali.

hour. We also released a new model – the

For the O’Phee brand, it was all about the

Kenworth T900 Legend model in association

Contact The Drake Group 19 Formation Street Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 www.thedrakegroup.com.au

Dedicated staff at The Drake Group spent countless hours setting up what was considered the standout trailer display at this year’s show.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Krueger Transport Equipment’s parts shop has a solid range of aftermarket products to help mitigate vehicle downtime.

Full service offering KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT MATCHES ITS INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ACUMEN WITH ITS COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL AFTER SALES SUPPORT AND SERVICE. Customers deserve better, especially when

Taking a hands-on approach to

help to ensure equipment is performing at

they spend millions of dollars on commercial

manufacturing hard wearing trailers –

its best. Trailer maintenance services offered

vehicle fleets. For Krueger Transport

including Kurtainers, open decks, freezer vans

by Krueger include, but are not limited to,

Equipment patriarch, John Krueger, providing

and skels – the privately owned and operated

axle alignment, axle replacement, suspension

the best backup and after sales service is

business also offers a complete range of

repairs, straightening and re-cambering of

paramount to success.

service and repairs.

axles, bearing replacement, brake adjustment

“Suppliers don’t have the backup or service

Regular trailer servicing, according to

centres for their products and often rely

Krueger, not only helps to minimise costly

and relining, laser wheel alignment and shock absorber replacement.

on third party providers,” John Krueger

downtime due to breakdowns, it can also

To complement this service, Krueger has

says. “We have invested significantly in training staff, covering a list of technological developments from specialisation in Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) to trailer suspension servicing.”

As a testament to this ethos, Krueger Transport Equipment has made considerable investments in its state-of-the-art workshops, spare parts availability and hire trailers.

Krueger also has a hire fleet with backup units to keep fleets moving, which is part of the overall service offering.

With more than four decades of knowledge and experience in trailer design and development, Kreuger Transport Equipment is poised to deliver built-for-purpose trailers with optimal suspension configurations.

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Krueger Transport Equipment is always on standby to assist freight businesses with urgent trailer repairs and services.

Australian made and fit-for-purpose John Krueger is well regarded for analysing trailer procurement strategies – ensuring fleet operators make the most of their road transport investments. “Whenever a client places a trailer order, Krueger will do its due diligence to ensure the equipment will be suitable for the intended freight task by asking the right questions,” he says. “With this information, the Road Friendly Suspension.

team at Krueger can draw on industry experience and engineering expertise

Being wholly Australian-owned, we work closely with our customers to develop new designs, both tested and developed under local conditions, in a much shorter timeframe than imported brands can offer.

to suggest trailer specifications that will best serve the needs of the business whether it be through lighter equipment to boost payload capacity or to ensure the truck-trailer combinations have access to the most efficient routes.”

a trailer pick up and drop off service,

and there is even capacity for an easy

offering extended working hours to

read weigh gauge system.

sand blasting and painting, spring to air suspension conversions, B-double

provide immediate engineering and technical

To enhance linehaul requirements, and to

conversions – everything a modern

backup where it may be urgently needed.

emphasise reliability and long-term durability,

road freight business looks for.

The trailer builder also provides same-

Krueger designed a one-million-kilometre

To cap it all off, Krueger provides full

day service and warranty evaluation and

warranty for its RFS. It is available with steel

technical service and parts support via a

is proactively moving in the direction of

or alloy hubs. The hub has preset bearings,

dedicated national network. “We are now

providing a true one-stop-shop to negate the need for equipment owners to rely on

synthetic semi-fluid lubricant that allows for reduced service frequency.

more committed than ever to strengthening

third parties for warranty claims.

The trailer builder continues to diversify its

innovation and excellent customer service,”

In line with this commitment, John has

trailer build offering with its specialisation

developed the only Australian-made

in disc brake axles, which offer light

John says. “For everything from axles to brake systems, Krueger has it covered.”

suspension that is specifically tailored for Australian road conditions.

alternatives depending on the freight task.

Krueger also offers load restraint curtain

Contact

John says Road Friendly Suspension (RFS)

retrofits, Slide-a-Gate retrofits, curtain

is easy to install and has been operating

replacement and repairs, curtain sider

on more than 10,000 semi-trailers over

conversions, full refurbishments, rollover

a two-decade period.

rebuilds, roadworthy inspections,

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

customer relationships through continuous

“Being wholly Australian-owned, we work closely with our customers to develop new designs, both tested and developed under local conditions, in a much shorter timeframe than imported brands can offer,” he says.

“RFS carries the stamp of Government approval, under the Federal Government’s Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements.”

Krueger continuously improves RFS to ensure optimal tare weight and improved equipment longevity. This dedication to innovation drives all areas of the business – the suspension is also fully supported by a national after sales network. RFS options also include axle capacity for highway use, heavy duty axles for road train applications

Trailer servicing facility in Melbourne.

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Keep cool and carry on SINCE ITS DEBUT AT THE BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW, CARRIER TRANSICOLD’S VECTOR HE 19 TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IS SET TO BE A LONG-TERM WINNER FOR TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE FREIGHT OPERATORS AUSTRALIA WIDE. The entire Carrier Transicold Australia team

that put the ‘High Efficiency’ into

which he says has been independently

has been very busy since the launch of

the Vector HE 19.

verified against the partial load fuel burn standards of the European Committee for

the Vector High Efficiency (HE) 19 trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) at the Brisbane

Fuel for thought

Standardization (CEN) and the Association

Truck Show this year.

Running a fuel-efficient road transport

Technic Energy Environment (ATEE).

Carrier is rolling out a new trailer

operation is vital for operators to maintain

The average fleet could save as much

refrigeration unit to the Australian market and it is, according to the

a healthy business. Fuel inefficiencies as a

as 5.47 litres of fuel every day and 5.4

result of running inferior cooling systems,

tonnes of C02 a year, according to Kelly.

temperature-control equipment specialist,

for example, is a drain on company

He adds that the system is also 19 per

without doubt the most important new

resources that can rectified with the

model to enter its range in recent times.

implementation of quality TRUs.

cent more efficient than its predecessor when running on electric standby, further

Kelly Geddes, Carrier Transicold Australia Director of Product & Aftermarket

Kelly explains that the heart of its new

reducing running costs.

Solutions, has shared five key features

that delivers a 30 per cent fuel saving,

flagship TRU is a multi-speed engine Light on its feet Maximising pallet capacity is an essential part of running a profitable freight forwarding business. When it comes to moving chilled and ambient goods, it is a critical consideration to shift as much as possible with fewer truck movements.

Due to clever engineering, Kelly says the new Vector HE 19 is 82kg lighter than its predecessor. “That’s an impressive 10 per cent weight saving, which means increased payload capacity or lighter running,” he says.

Carrier’s innovative TRUs are helping operators improve their bottom line by providing optimal temperature control at a fraction of what their immediate competition offers.

Almost silent running Inner city mobility is changing due to urbanisation. Industry demand for quieter road transport equipment is increasingly on the rise as a result of after-hours freight runs occurring in densely populated city centres.

“We know how important it is for our customers to operate with minimal impact on local neighbourhoods, particularly at

Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 trailer refrigeration unit.

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night,” Kelly says. “That’s why we made noise reduction a priority for our R&D

This is the first of the Vector HE 19 trailer refrigeration units which was installed in 2017 as part of the initial engineering trials in Australia.

“What our R&D teams have achieved with the new Vector HE 19 isn’t just a simple upgrade; it represents a huge step forward in trailer refrigeration.

“We joke that only part number it has in common with its predecessor is the Carrier badge on the front. The truth is, these units have been proven in both reliability and performance around the world and here in Australia with exhaustive testing spanning two long, hot Aussie summers.”

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

teams, and they have really delivered.”

doubled the oil service interval, and

The new Vector HE 19 is reported to

combined with other system improvements,

Fast Fact

be 3dB(A) quieter, cutting the noise by

we’ve reduced maintenance costs by up to

The Vector HE 19 features Carrier

about 50 per cent. This development is

15 per cent,” he says.

Transicold’s patented all-electric E-Drive

an attractive prospect for those operating

technology. This means the unit is Special effects

powered by AC electricity generated

Something that lifts the new Vector HE

by the diesel engine while in transit

On the double

19 to an entirely different level is the use

and also when plugged into mains

Carrier has always been at the forefront

of the Coanda effect – according to Kelly

power while stationary. Importantly,

of making its TRUs more environmentally

– the phenomena that sees a flow of air

the hermetically sealed compressor is

friendly. Kelly says the company wanted

‘stick’ to a curved surface.

reported to be superior at retaining

to significantly reduce both maintenance

“Through intelligent design, we’ve

refrigerant compared to mechanically

costs and its environmental impact with

used the Coanda effect to deliver cool

driven compressors which over time are

the new unit – something the Vector HE 19 has achieved.

air around the trailer compartment far

prone to refrigerant leakage past the drive shaft seal.

“Our new ultra-efficient engine has

performance,” he says.

in the final mile.

more efficiently, which again, improves

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Cool to the core WITH A LOW TARE WEIGHT AND THERMAL EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE THAT IS CLAIMED TO COMFORTABLY ECLIPSE THE COMPETITION, THE NEW COLD CORE MSC REFRIGERATED TRAILER RANGE BY BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING IS POISED TO PROVIDE WORTHWHILE EFFICIENCY GAINS TO OPERATORS IN THE TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED TRANSPORT REALM. The general consensus is that Australia stands

have mastered the art of designing light

The new range, officially unveiled at the 2019

out as having among the harshest operating

tare weight trailers that are suitably robust

conditions for heavy commercial vehicles on

to handle the extreme conditions of WA, or

Brisbane Truck Show in May, is said to be capable of maintaining temperatures as low

the planet.

any other state for that matter, BRE has now

as minus 30°c.

Taking this hypothesis one step further, it

Proudly built in Australia, the Cold Core

could be fairly asserted that the country’s

added another string to its bow in the form of its newly released Cold Core MSC range of

largest and most western state plays host to

refrigerated trailers.

length chassis for road train compatibility. The

every environmental extreme (except perhaps for snow) that this wide brown land has to

BRE is the sole Australian distributor for

chassis are engineered and manufactured to

Wabash National, North America’s largest

BRE’s exacting standards.

offer.

trailer manufacturer, and the new Cold Core

The semi-trailers come in sizes starting

Vast distances, high ambient temperatures,

MSC range is the result of a partnership

from 22 pallet capacity all the way through

plenty of unsealed outback roads – WA has

between the two companies.

to 28 pallet capacity, the latter being a

it all, and then some. And when it comes to

It combines Wabash National’s Moulded

Performance-Based Standards approved

transporting perishable goods, particularly

Structural Composite (MSC) panel technology

quad-axle configuration.

of the chilled and frozen variety, all of these

with BRE’s Aussie designed and built chassis,

Similarly, roll-back lead trailers for B-train

factors conspire to make life far from easy for

with the trailers produced at BRE’s WA

combinations range in length to enable either

the transporter.

premises.

10 or 12 pallet capacities.

Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), has earnt a

According to BRE, this collaboration of

BRE points out that the relatively light tare

rock-solid reputation for producing a wide

expertise has delivered refrigerated trailers

weights of the trailers enable higher load

range of trailers for the agricultural, mining,

that are aesthetically pleasing, strong yet

carrying capacities.

construction and general freight sectors.

light, while possessing the best thermal

In fact, the company says a 22-pallet road

With a talented team of engineers that

efficiency available to the Australian market.

train spec Cold Core unit, as displayed at the

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MSC range of semi-trailers includes full-

Brisbane Truck Show (BTS) in fully operational trim, tares at a remarkably light 8780kg.

According to BRE, thermal performance testing recently undertaken by Supercool in Brisbane to AS4982 standards on the 45’ (22 pallet) van displayed at the BTS has revealed a coefficient of insulative effectiveness or K Value of 0.44 W/m2K. This is claimed to be the best thermal efficiency result ever achieved by an Australian manufactured fridge van.

“Many Australian freight operators are familiar with the Wabash name and the benefits that weight reductions in its products can have in increasing their load capacity,”

Cold Core MSC trailer interior.

said Bruce Rock Engineering Managing Director, Damion Verhoogt.

chassis;

tanks, long range fuel tanks and Alcoa

“We are now able to bring the same

• Electronic braking system (EBS);

aluminium wheels.

reliability, temperature control and weight

• Double loader options;

“BRE combines premium materials and

performance to this new refrigerated

• Multi-temp zone options; • Hella lights and dangerous goods (DG)

components with stringent quality controls

trailer, with outstanding build quality, a comprehensive options list and smooth gloss sides that Australian operators demand.

compliant wiring; • One-piece moulded structural floor,

to ensure high-quality products that deliver sustained profitability for our clients,” said Verhoogt.

“The Cold Core MSC will be a game-

roof, sides and front wall with gloss gel

“The Cold Core MSC range continues this

changer with 25 per cent better thermal

coat finish;

philosophy of combining global technology,

efficiency than the Wabash conventional

• Fully bonded construction - no rivets;

research and development with Australian

Arctic Lite reefer. This gain is increased

• Roof and floor insulation thickness

knowledge and expertise to bring to market a refrigerated trailer that has

to 50 per cent better than some rivals, which is based on field test data, not just theory,” Verhoogt said.

The Cold Core MSC range comes with an extensive list of standard and optional features including: • A full range of axle and suspension options; • STRENX ultra high tensile auto fabricated

of 100mm; • Side wall insulation thickness of 40mm;

superior thermal efficiency, uses less fuel

• Stainless steel rear frame and

and reduces operating costs.”

docking bumper; • Standard barn doors with stainless hardware or optional overhead roller door.

All Cold Core MSC trailers will be available with different combinations of equipment and accessories such as tool boxes, water

Contact Bruce Rock Engineering 15 Swan Street Bruce Rock WA 6418 Ph: 08 9061 1253 www.brucerockengineering.com.au

According to Bruce Rock Engineering, thermal performance testing recently undertaken by Supercool in Brisbane to AS4982 standards on the 45’ (22 pallet) van displayed at the BTS has revealed a coefficient of insulative effectiveness or K Value of 0.44 W/m2K.

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Success through versatility FROM FRESH PRODUCE TO CARPETS, PLANTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, EXODAS TRANSPORT IS A DIVERSE BUSINESS THAT REQUIRES FLEXIBILITY IN ITS EQUIPMENT. VAWDREY AUSTRALIA’S ABILITY TO ENGINEER CUSTOMISED TRAILER SOLUTIONS IS PAVING THE WAY FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE BUSINESS AND SUPPORTING ITS CONTINUOUS GROWTH. From humble beginnings in 2001, owner

vans, double drop deck curtain-siders with

and Managing Director of Exodas Transport,

80 per cent of the fleet now made up of refrigerated trailers.

Brett Tynan, started out with a single truck,

Today, Exodas operates a fleet of over

ramps. While some of these were purchased

sub-contracting for a nearby general freight

120 dry and refrigerated trailers – the vast

to replace older trailers, most were to

transport business. A second truck came less

majority built by Vawdrey. It transports

accommodate business growth.

than two years later and introduced him to

freight nationwide and operates out of

Vawdrey’s high levels of service, coupled with

the field of nursery work. A willingness to

its four depots – Yatala, Townsville and

its ability to develop innovative solutions,

seize opportunity and an ability to adapt to

have resulted in the business becoming

the needs of its customers has seen Exodas

Mareeba in Queensland, and Warnervale in New South Wales.

go from strength to strength.

“We’ve expanded together with our

Through diversification, the business has

customers,” Brett says. “As they’ve gotten

purchasing his first trailer from Vawdrey in 2006, Brett says he hasn’t had the need

experienced significant growth. Among the

bigger, we’ve grown too. A lot of our

to look anywhere else.

biggest gamechangers was the purchase

“Since then I’ve only really bought Vawdrey.

of Malin Refrigerated Transport in 2017.

expansion has resulted from our existing loyal customer base.”

Though Exodas had already been offering

The fleet is as diverse as Exodas’ operations.

work with,” Brett says. “We tell them what

refrigerated transport services for several

In the past six months alone, it has welcomed

we need and the engineers come back to

years, this acquisition increased this division

28 new Vawdrey trailers into its fleet.

us with what they can deliver. Vawdrey’s

of the business significantly, with up to

These have included freezer vans, fridge

high levels of service make it a really great

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mezzanines and drop deck trailers with

Exodas’ preferred trailer supplier. Since

the staff at Vawdrey have been so easy to

Vawdrey’s high levels of service make it a really great company to deal with. Whenever we need something done, they do it. We know we’ll always be looked after by Vawdrey. The service I get is second to none. Vawdrey offers a competitive price and can also help in any way they can when we need something done or anything fixed. company to deal with. Whenever we need

delivered at the end of April. Uniquely

something done, they do it. We know we’ll

engineered, they can be coupled up to the

always be looked after by Vawdrey. The

company’s refrigerated mezzanine trailers

service I get is second to none. Vawdrey

for use as a B-double. The B-double sets

offers a competitive price and can also

feature split systems with twin evaporators

help in any way they can when we need something done or anything fixed.”

in the rear so that they can be used for fresh produce, chilled and frozen freight.

As an example, the fleet’s customised

“These vans have been designed so they

flat deck tautliners, designed for carpet

are interchangeable with our mezzanine

transportation, are longer than a

trailers, which allows us to use them as part

standard trailer so that Exodas can fit the maximum amount of carpet rolls within a

of a B-double combination,” Brett says.

“Vawdrey’s engineers needed to change

B-double combination.

the positioning of the turntable to ensure

“This allows us to fit an extra stack of

we weren’t over length and change

carpet,” Brett says. “Instead of four

the settings of the lighting on the rear

stacks, we can fit five stacks, which makes a big difference. All of our carpet

bumper to ensure we had the right swing clearances.

trailers are now set up this way for

“That sort of flexibility is essential for us

increased efficiency.”

with the different types of freight we

Included in Exodas’ recent trailer

run. It gives us the option of putting

purchases was an order of 16 Vawdrey

different combinations together depending

refrigerated vans, with the last of these

on our needs.”

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

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CRANES Rear-mounting one of its Palfinger PK26002 cranes has allowed Okely Contracting to carry more freight, as a trailer can be towed behind.

A change of pace AFTER OVER A DECADE IN MINING, CRAIG OKELY WAS LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE THAT WOULD KEEP HIM CLOSER TO HOME. THE PURCHASE OF A PALFINGER CRANE SPARKED THE START OF HIS NEW JOURNEY. Family owned and operated, Okely

to the business. By having new equipment

model cranes, Craig explains, “I try and

Contracting was started by Craig Okely in

with greater capacity, it has helped the

have everything the same so our employees

October 2015. Having spent the previous

business to grow by leaps and bounds.

Now we do a wide variety of work – every

can jump from one to the other seamlessly.

11 years working in the mining industry in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, Craig

day is different. I wouldn’t do anything else –

including the rigging gear, and that will be

decided it was time for a career change that

I really enjoy my job,” Craig says.

the same for any new purchases too.”

would enable him to spend less time away

Okely Contracting now operates two

Both of Okely Contracting’s cranes are

from his wife and two young children.

Palfinger PK26002 cranes, with one front-

equipped with Palfinger’s HPLS technology,

With that in mind, Craig purchased his first

mounted, and the other rear-mounted so

which stands for High Power Lifting System.

crane, a second hand Palfinger PK 15002,

It works to increase the crane’s capacity by

and began his new venture in the suburb of

it can also tow a trailer, allowing for twice the amount of freight.

Canning Vale in Perth.

“I started with a Palfinger in the beginning

speed. When HPLS is activated, the hydraulic

Piece by piece, he grew his business, before

and wouldn’t order anything else. I’ve never

pressure is increased electronically, in turn

the need arose for a larger crane with a

experienced any issues with this brand

allowing a higher payload to be achieved.

greater lifting capacity.

of crane. I had such a good run with my

“With the original crane, I could only lift

original crane – it never let me down. The

Okely Contracting’s front-mounted PK26002 crane can lift up to 4.5 tonne

three tonne, so I was struggling to create

Palfinger brand has always been reliable for me,” adds Craig.

and achieve a reach of 12 metres, while on

new clients, so I updated to a Palfinger PK26002. It has added much more versatility

In choosing to purchase two of the same

10 metre reach.

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Everything we have is interchangeable,

up to 15 per cent with reduced working

the rear-mounted option, the crane has a

With the original crane, I could only lift three tonne, so I was struggling to create new clients, so I updated to a Palfinger PK26002. It has added much more versatility to the business. By having new equipment with greater capacity, it has helped the business to grow by leaps and bounds.

Through offering a reliable, high quality

and reliability of the Palfinger brand, Craig

service, Okely Contracting has continued

asserts that the service he receives is another

to gain new clients, and this has resulted in

major drawcard. “I can’t rate the service

the opportunity to further add to the fleet,

highly enough. I deal solely with WA Sales

with plans for an even bigger crane that will

Manager, Mick Stone, who I have worked

allow the business to take on larger jobs.

with since the beginning. The service offered

Craig reveals his plans to add a third

by Mick and the Palfinger team really is

member to his Palfinger family in the form of the PK41002 EH-E, which will

ten out of ten. When you develop that

provide even greater reach, at up to 16

you change it? The level of service really is

metres. It will also offer a higher lifting

unbelievable. If I’ve needed anything, it’s as

capacity of 7 tonne.

simple as shooting through an email and

“We often do jobs that require items to be

they’re onto it straight away.”

sort of business relationship, why would

positioned in multiple locations onsite. With the increased level of reach on a new crane, it will mean we can pull up in one position and unload everything into its place, without having to move,” adds Craig.

In addition to being impressed by the quality

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

Having two Palfinger PK26002 cranes in the fleet allows the business to lift and carry a wide variety of freight, including shipping containers.

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PAINT AND COATINGS

Over and above ONE OF AUSTALIA’S LEADING BESPOKE TRAILER MANUFACTURERS, TOPSTART TRAILERS, TRUSTS VALSPAR INDUSTRIAL MIX COATINGS, MANUFACTURED BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE THE HIGH-GLOSS SURFACE FINISH BEFITTING ITS TOP-SHELF TRAILERS. Leading trailer producer TopStart has been

be applied virtually straight away which

using Valspar Industrial Mix coatings for

markedly reduces the overall painting time.

obvious than if the undercoat was grey, for example.”

more than five years and according to the

“Where it used to take three days to paint

Along with such a glowing endorsement for

company’s Operations Manager, Jimmy

a trailer, we can now do the job in one day

the product, Jimmy also holds in high esteem

Bouzinelos, not only has the product

which means a massive saving of resources.

the people from Sherwin-Williams who, he

met TopStart’s high expectations, but the

“We’re very happy with the Valspar

Sherwin-Williams people have gone above

product,” Jimmy continues. “The gloss

relates, have exceeded his expectations in terms of their customer service.

and beyond in their quest to provide the

finish and the coverage are superb.

“They really put themselves out initially to

ultimate levels of customer service.

“We have a lot of customers who really

Particularly with the red colour that we

demonstrate the product,” he says. “They spent the whole day painting a trailer with

take immense pride in their trailers and

use on a lot of our customers’ trailers, it seems to hold its shine really well for

want the best possible paint finish,” Jimmy

a long period.

obligation for us to buy it.

says. “Since we’ve been using Valspar

“Some of our customers have trailers

paint we have not had an issue with the

that are five to six years old and were

“That’s what really sold me – the fact that they were willing to go the extra

quality of the paint finish on any of the

built when we first started using Valspar

mile to make sure we were happy with

trailers we have produced.”

Jimmy goes on to explain that the Valspar

Industrial Mix – they still have that shiny

the outcome, rather than just trying to

newly-painted look. They take a lot of

sell us the paint.”

Industrial Mix has the capability to be

pride in the appearance of their trailers and

Jimmy says this high level of customer

applied wet-on-wet, meaning after the

having the best possible paint finish is very important to them.”

service has continued unabated, citing

One of the critical points of paint application is that the painter must be

people going above and beyond the call of duty.

happy with the product, particularly the

“One Sunday we blew a line on the

way it flows onto the item being painted. In

painting equipment and lost a lot of paint,

this respect Jimmy says the Valspar coatings

meaning we couldn’t finish the job. I called

are well regarded by TopStart’s painters.

them up and they sprang straight into

“One of our painters was a big fan of

action, went to the warehouse and mixed

another brand of paint that we used, but now that he’s come onboard with Valspar

the paint and brought it right over to us.

“With that sort of A1 service, they’ve got

he couldn’t be happier,” Jimmy says. “He

me for life. You just don’t expect someone

reckons it’s easy to mix, sprays really well

to do that for you on a Sunday and I

and gives a great off-the-gun gloss finish.”

wouldn’t expect it all the time. But the one

Another impressive feature of the Valspar

time we were stuck, I rang them and they

undercoat, according to Jimmy, is the way it

came to our rescue straight up.”

is made to match the colour of the topcoat.

All up, the picture Jimmy paints is of a

This means chips or scratches that occur

company with great products that backs

on the topcoat through everyday use are

them up with unbeatable customer service and support.

undercoat is sprayed on, the top coat can

nowhere near as noticeable.

my painter free of charge and with no

another example of the Sherwin-Williams

“I really love how they make the undercoat to colour, so if we paint red the undercoat is red or if we paint blue the undercoat is blue,” Jimmy explains. “That way when a TopStart’s trailers hold their shine with Valspar Industrial Mix coatings.

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blue trailer gets chipped you see the blue undercoat which makes the chip far less

Contact Keith Harvey Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes Industrial Sales Manager Ph: 0499 900 248 Web: www.valsparindustrialmix.com.au

WEIGHS LESS, WAY LESS. The Vector 1550 unit from Carrier is one of the lightest trailer refrigeration units on the market (712 kg) and operates with low noise emissions (71 dB). And while Vector 1550 units weigh less, they also offer way more.

Designed using the patented combination of a hermetic compressor with an economizer, it delivers a 40 percent increase in refrigeration capacity during pull down. As a result, Vector 1550 units deliver faster temperature pull down, reaching the desired set point up to 25 percent faster compared to conventional technology and with extremely precise temperature control (+/- 0.8°C).

As if that’s not enough, the Vector 1550 unit’s low fuel consumption reduces its overall carbon impact by up to 19 percent compared to conventional systems, the equivalent of removing 2.8 tons of CO2 per unit per year.

Carrier Transicold Australia Nationwide Ph: 1800 448 166 www.transicold.carrier.com.au

Performance data dependent on a range of operational settings, environmental conditions, and model type. Data is based on the Vector 1550-T Low Noise model. © 2017 Carrier Corporation.

PAINT AND COATINGS

Primed for productivity and protection

BY INTRODUCING OUTSTANDING BENEFITS FOR BOTH VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND END USERS, PPG’S F4949 CT PRODUCTIVE CHASSIS PRIMER BINDER HAS BECOME AN INSTANT MARKET FAVOURITE. PPG’s F4949 CT Productive Chassis Primer

engineers at PPG’s local headquarters in

an epoxy primer. Both have downsides –

Binder is a new and unique solution for

Clayton, Melbourne where able to source the

1K primers lack the performance of 2K

priming blasted metal surfaces (trailers, truck

latest technology building blocks from PPG’s

technology and epoxy primers tend to have

chassis, machinery, etc.) – one that lets users

global R&D group. This provided the catalyst

a lengthy curing time that can slow down

build more units per day, with reduced labour,

for a no-compromise priming method that is

production. However, the PPG developed,

materials and energy.

unrivalled on the local market.

next generation polymer chemistry found in

On top of this, it delivers valuable long-term

F4949 CT Productive Chassis Primer Binder,

benefits to vehicle operators, in terms of paint

Resetting the benchmark

film durability. As part of the world’s largest

In the past, priming blasted metal surfaces

has reset traditional thinking. Instead of having to choose between a 1K primer or

manufacturer of transportation coatings,

meant selecting either a 1K primer or

an epoxy primer, it’s possible to get the

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sanding before the topcoat is applied.

It also features a high productivity Wet-OnWet (WOW) mode which means there is no need for a primer curing cycle – the topcoat colour can simply be applied over the top.

Being tinted to a sympathetic colour to match the topcoat colour brings even more advantages. Not only does it allow the topcoat coverage to be achieved quicker which saves on application time, it can also be done using less topcoat material which helps trim overall job cost.

In the long term, having the sympathetic primer colour underneath the topcoat even benefits the vehicle operator. Rather than stone chips, scratches, etc standing out as grey or beige (typical primer colours), the underlying colour means these blemishes are not immediately obvious and UV protection of the finish is retained.

In the long term, having the sympathetic primer colour underneath the topcoat even benefits the vehicle operator.

Rather than stone chips, scratches, etc standing out as grey or beige (typical primer colours), the underlying colour means these blemishes are not immediately obvious and UV protection of the finish is retained.

Production speed using 4949 Delfleet CT Productive Chassis Primer Mixed Colour

which was developed specifically for

can also be ramped up even further simply

Commercial Transport applications.

by taking advantage of the special HP

Virtually every leading truck manufacturer

(High Performance) Thinner which cuts

in the world, including Mercedes-

bake time in half, to just 20 minutes. Four

Benz, Freightliner, Western Star, Volvo,

versions are available to cater to different

Mack, Kenworth, MAN, Isuzu, Hino

best of both worlds. As a tintable primer,

temperature ranges – F3343 Low Temp HP

F4949 CT Productive Chassis Primer Binder

Thinner, F3345 HP Thinner, F3348 High

and Mitsubishi, has used the Delfleet Evolution paint system to coat literally

is designed to be used with the DELFLEET

Temp HP Thinner and F3349 Extra High

tens of thousands of vehicles. This is

Evolution tinter range to create 4949

Temp Thinner for those extreme 35°C and

repeated on the local market where

Delfleet CT Productive Chassis Primer

above days.

PPG supplies truck manufacturers

Mixed Colour. This makes the primer

For added versatility, PPG has also launched

Kenworth, Iveco, Volvo and Mack, as

colour complimentary to the topcoat

F4957 CT Productive Silver. It shares the

well as major coach and bus makers and

colour. Best of all, it has all the sought-after

same advanced resin technology and

many leading trailer builders, including

attributes of an epoxy primer (it lays down

productive properties but comes in a silver

Vawdrey, MaxiTRANS, Tieman, Haulmark,

nicely and has excellent adhesion and anti-corrosion properties), combined with

colour so it can be applied directly to

Sloanebuilt, ATE Tankers and VSE Genuine

blasted metal surfaces, without the need for a separate primer, where it leaves an

Truck Bodies. The Delfleet Evolution system

the film-build and speed of a two-pack polyurethane coating.

attractive silver final finish.

same product available to refinish users

Productivity is in the name

Instant market favourite

which gives them significant advantages in terms of quickly and accurately

The 4949 Delfleet CT Productive Chassis

With its ability to slot straight into the

matching the original ‘factory’ colour,

Primer Mixed Colour resets the benchmark

production process and deliver substantial

finish and quality.

for productivity without sacrificing quality,

performance benefits, it’s perhaps no

according to PPG. The key is dramatically

surprise to learn, according to PPG, that

reduced labour time to process each unit.

F4949 CT Productive Chassis Primer Binder

For a start, the self-levelling properties leave

has become a best seller. It now forms part

a surface finish which doesn’t require any

of PPG’s Delfleet Evolution paint system

used ‘on-line’ by OEMs is exactly the

Contact PPG Ph: 13 24 24 (AU) / 0800 320 320 (NZ) Web: www.ppgrefinish.com.au

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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

www.wabco-auto.com

PAINT AND COATINGS

A coat for all occasions UNITING THE STRENGTH OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST COATINGS COMPANIES WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW AND EXPERTISE, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS HAS ANNOUNCED ITS INTENTION TO TRANSFORM THE REFINISHING REALM OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET. TRAILER SPEAKS WITH NEWLY APPOINTED NATIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR COMMERCIAL AND FLEET, MELANIE SAMMONS-TOIA. The Sherwin-Williams Company specialises

appointed as National Sales Manager

specific requirements in order to formulate a

in the manufacture of a vast range of paints

Commercial and Fleet to introduce the

solution that meets their needs.”

and coatings. Its coatings have been used

Sherwin-Williams specialist – Genesis

The Genesis system has a vast range of

on iconic structures including the White

commercial vehicle system – into the

approved applications and is said to be

House, the Golden Gate bridge and the Burj

Australian and New Zealand markets.

specified by a number of leading commercial

Khalifa in Dubai, which is claimed to be the world’s tallest structure.

“Sherwin-Williams understands that

vehicle manufacturers including Kenworth, Volvo, Mack and Navistar, to name a few.

The company was founded in the US in 1866

commercial vehicle refinishers have unique needs,” says Melanie

when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams

“As a result, we have combined global and

comprises a wide range of coatings solutions

capitalised on an opportunity to develop

local expertise to offer more than just paint.

covering the broad spectrum of commercial

and produce paint products that would go

Sherwin-Williams can provide accurate colour

vehicle needs.

on to revolutionise the industrial economy.

matching and access to the latest coating

“The Genesis range includes basecoats

Their vision quickly grew and over the next

related technology in the transport industry.

and 2K (two-pack) direct gloss technology

150 years the company opened over 4,800 stores globally.

“We draw on our proven history of high-

coatings, all from the one set of tinters.

quality innovation and our global track record

Products may be combined with a variety

After purchasing Valspar in 2017, the

to offer the Australian market a new solution

of hardeners, thinners and additives to

company is now actively working to

for commercial vehicles.”

increase its Australian and Asian presence.

According to Sherwin-Williams, Genesis is

customise the application properties to suit specific customer requirements,”

Through this purchase, Sherwin-Williams

designed to provide high calibre finishes

Melanie explains.

Coatings now also owns renowned coating brand Wattyl.

for both original equipment manufacturers

“The success of the Genesis system globally

(OEM) and fleet refinishers, along with

is due to the fact that it offers a complete

In Australia, the various brands of

solution, going far beyond the can of

Sherwin-Williams are used across multiple

associated industries including the signage market.

market segments including automotive

“We work with our clients at their sites to

“Our dedicated team of specialists helps

refinish, heavy-duty industrial, decorative, professional painter and commercial

develop customised, robust systems to meet

transform businesses by offering complete

their specific needs,” Melanie continues.

process improvements. We look at every

vehicle markets.

“We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach;

aspect of the procedure and optimise each

Melanie Sammons-Toia was recently

we listen to each customer and evaluate their

element, ensuring synergy throughout the

In terms of products, the Genesis system

paint,” she adds.

entire operation.

“We are extremely excited to showcase the Genesis system and offer the Australian market more choice when it comes to heavy vehicle coatings.”

Contact Melanie Sammons-Toia National Sales Manager - Commercial/Fleet Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Unit 11/8 Kerta Road, Kincumber NSW 2251, Australia Mobile: 0428 403 421 Email: melanie.sammons-toia@sherwin.com Website: https://www.sherwin-automotive.com/ fleet-refinishing

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All in the detail

Krueger Transport equipment skeletal trailer.

AXALTA HAS OPENED A NEW REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE, SERVICE CENTRE AND STATE-OF-THE-ART CUSTOMER TRAINING FACILITY IN SYDNEY, ALLOWING THE GLOBAL COATINGS COMPANY TO BETTER SERVICE ITS CUSTOMERS LOCALLY. Axalta officially opened its Australia and New

growing Australian and New Zealand markets

methods all from this terrific new facility.”

Zealand regional multi-functional facility in

and creates an important opportunity to be

Axalta’s commitment to innovation, training

early February 2019. In the Australian market,

closer to our customers under one roof.”

and offering the latest technology in its

Axalta supplies paints and coatings for

At the new Axalta facility, a training centre

products, have resulted in a loyal customer

commercial vehicles, industrial applications

will be opening later this year, allowing

base. Victorian trailer builder, Krueger

and the automotive repair sector; with each

customers to be shown the latest spraying

Transport Equipment, is among the brand’s

of these divisions represented at the new

application systems that use less energy

loyal customers, having exclusively used the

facility. Located in Marsden Park, Western

and reduce waste, have a fast-drying

brand’s paints and coatings across its trailer

Sydney, it features regional corporate offices,

finish, and use superior colour matching

range for over a decade. “Axalta offers

a customer training facility, and a warehouse

technologies. “Axalta is a world leader in

high quality products that complement our

and distribution centre. The 5,300 square

Refinish and consistently invests in enhancing

product and our high standards. We consider

metre space will enable higher quality and

our capabilities, facilities, and training to

them a market leader in our industry, with a

faster service for customers throughout the

help customers grow their businesses,” says Steven Brett, Managing Director,

wide range of superior products. Having trust

to Axalta’s broad selection of advanced coating technologies and products.

Australia and New Zealand, Axalta.

extremely important, because it reflects our

“We are excited about our new training

brand image and our client’s image,” says

“This new facility is a significant milestone

centre, opening soon, which will enhance

Grant Krueger, National Sales Manager at

for Axalta and all of our customers in the

our training capabilities in the region,

Krueger. “The client feedback on our product

region,” says Robert Bryant, CEO of Axalta.

and that we can now offer the most efficient warehousing and distribution

with regards to the paint finish is that it is

region, providing them with greater access

“It demonstrates our confidence in the

in the paint and coating products we use is

a superior finish, with excellent coverage, is durable and long lasting, which is why we

Axalta HQ.

choose Axalta. Even though our products are industrial/structural equipment, clients expect a showroom or automotive finish as their equipment reflects their company image running down the highway. It is important to Krueger that our brand is protected by the quality of the suppliers we work with as this leads to higher resale of our product.”

Contact Axalta Coating Systems Australia Pty Ltd 16 Darling Street Marsden Park NSW 2765 Ph: 1800 292 582 Web: www.axalta.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Cleverly engineered AT NEARLY 20 METRES, THE NEWLY RELEASED PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED EASYSTEER MOVING FLOOR TRAILER BY GRAHAM LUSTY TRAILERS OFFERS A UNIQUE SOLUTION FOR HIGH CUBIC HAULAGE. USING A CLEVER SUSPENSION DESIGN, COUPLED WITH AN INNOVATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM BY KNORR-BREMSE, THE WORK OF A B-DOUBLE IS BEING DONE WITH A SINGLE TRAILER. Unveiled at the recent Brisbane Truck Show in mid-May, Graham Lusty Trailers (GLT) says that this new trailer solution is a world-first.

“It’s a 64 ft unit that can replace a B-double. The way it has been engineered results in a payload increase of about four to five tonne over a traditional tri-axle trailer, which is achieved purely by the Easysteer suspension module,” explains Simon Frederiksen, Marketing Manager at GLT. “Because wood chips are a light product, at around 380kg per cubic metre, we need to go longer with the trailer to get the 127 cubic metres. Payload wise, the trailer can carry up to 32.2 tonnes, when coupled with the twin steer truck it has been designed around.”

The trailer has B-double route access and

Knorr-Bremse customised the braking system of the Easysteer moving floor trailer to optimise the suspension.

is PBS approved. Its tare weight is 11.5 tonnes, compared to a traditional B-double moving floor, which GLT says typically weighs in at about 15-17 tonnes.

up, this trailer use special axle spacing’s

preferred supplier for EBS, citing the high

“So it’s quite a bit lighter,” Simon says.

with a tandem group and a single axle

levels of aftersales service as a major

“It’s all about improving productivity

which gives you an increase payload of

drawcard, coupled with the brand’s

and increasing safety, as we eliminate a second trailer within the combination.

four to five tonne,” Simon says. “The

innovative technology and programming.

“If a customer has a problem with their

The time required to unload is also

way the suspension oscillates and turns is quite unique.”

decreased because there is no need to

As the 64ft Easysteer moving floor is a

port of call, and Knorr-Bremse is always

unhook trailers to unload.”

completely new concept, GLT needed to

quick to rectify any issues,” he says. “Knorr-

Key to the increased payload is the

work closely with Knorr-Bremse when

Bremse really listens to what the OEMs and

Easysteer suspension module equipped

it came to the braking system.

their customers need.”

with Hendrickson axles and airbag

“This trailer set up hasn’t been done before

Looking ahead, GLT is working to further

suspension. This innovative suspension

with an Electronic Braking System (EBS),”

design was originally engineered by

Simon says. “Knorr-Bremse custom tuned

develop this Easysteer system for use in its end and side tipping trailers.

Tasmanian based Elphinstone Engineering

its system to suit how the suspension

which specialises in logging trailers and

module reacts when going down the road.”

weighing systems. GLT has now licensed

GLT has a long-standing partnership

the patent and is using it as an option to produce its moving floor trailers.

with Knorr-Bremse, that started almost a decade ago.

“Instead of the traditional tri-axle set-

Simon says Knorr-Bremse is GLT’s

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trailer braking system, we are often the first

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

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Brianza Plastica renews commercial vehicle industry ITALIAN MANUFACTURER, BRIANZA PLASTICA, CONTINUES TO CONSOLIDATE ITS PRESENCE IN THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AND PRESENTS A COMPLETE RANGE OF PRODUCTS TO SATISFY THE MOST DISPARATE CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS. Brianza Plastica strongly believes in the

The Italian manufacturer has access to

durability of the material, resistance to

prospect of growth in the commercial

laminates produced via hot continuous

atmospheric agents and UV rays due to

vehicle sector. The company is present

lamination (Elyplan) and laminates produced

gelcoat protection, easy repair and the low

in both European and worldwide

via cold discontinuous lamination (Elycold),

coefficient of thermal expansion.

markets, with activities and exhibitions in various continents.

which are characterised by an excellent

Brianza Plastica fibreglass laminates

aesthetic finish.

dedicated to the commercial vehicle sector

Brianza Plastica products take on a primary

The high quality, light, resistant and durable

have a thickness varying from 0.8 to 4 mm,

role in the commercial industry, where

aspects of Elycold and Elyplan fibreglass

with the option of a matt or gloss finish.

the aesthetic quality of its laminate is

laminate finishes enables a wide variety

The company has also developed a dedicated

particularly appreciated. The business has

of practical applications for use with

its foundations in producing fibreglass

commercial vehicles. These applications

range of products to save weight on the panels: Elycold Lite and Elycold Xlite. These

laminates for the construction industry back

include the construction of walls, roofs,

laminates are very thick and are obtained

in 1962 and by the 2000s it diversified into

floors and internal linings.

by the reinforcement of glass fabric based

manufacturing flat laminate sheets and rolls to complement trailer and rigid-body builds.

The range of flat laminates of Brianza

on an ultra-new concept. They start from

Plastica is distinguished by extreme

1.5 mm and reach high thicknesses of up to 4mm – 60m in length.

The Elyplan embossed range is, according to Brianza Plastica, the ideal solution for the construction of additional reinforcement strips for internal walls, which are suitable for reinforcing against the movement of pallet or general goods.

The new Elyplan Antislip range, rolls and sheets produced by continuous lamination, is also ideal for floors to prevent slipping of vehicle loads. The product is available in two different finishes: coarse grained ‘XT’ and fine grained ‘MEDIUM’; both products ensure an excellent value of slip resistance due to the addition of a special mineral granulate (R13 class tested according to DIN51130:2014-02). Both products have passed the abrasion resistance test according to D4060-ISO 9352, ensuring a long lifecycle. It is also available in different thicknesses, on request with or without woven roving. Standard colour grey; other colours on request.

The NO BAC laminate developed by Brianza Plastica allows for the elimination of almost all traces of bacteria present on a surface,

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Keeping the wheels turning SEEKING SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE FROM ITS TRAILERS, BLENNERS TRANSPORT STARTED USING BPW COMPONENTS MORE THAN 30 YEARS AGO. HAVING HAD VERY FEW ISSUES SINCE, THE COMPANY HAS NOW STANDARDISED ON BPW AXLES AND SUSPENSION ACROSS ITS SUBSTANTIAL TRAILER FLEET. Established in 1988 by Les and Judy Blennerhassett at Tully in far north Queensland, Blenners Transport specialises

Judy and Les Blennerhassett established Blenners Transport in 1988.

in the haulage and storage of chilled, frozen and dry goods.

From humble beginnings the company grew quickly and additional depots in Brisbane, Cairns, Innisfail, Mackay, Townsville and Mareeba were progressively established.

In addition to its specialty of line haul and local temperature-controlled transport, Blenners’ suite of services includes long- and short-term storage of frozen and chilled products utilising temperature-controlled loading docks to ensure cold chain integrity.

In fact, coinciding with the company’s 30th anniversary, an all-new state-of-the-art Brisbane storage facility for frozen, chilled and ambient goods was recently commissioned.

With capacity of over 6,000 pallet spaces, 11 temperature-controlled docks and three dry

capital cities around Australia.

requirements we generally do not specify

docks, it was designed to deliver maximum

With such a time-sensitive operation, it’s

efficiency in the flow of goods and services

hardly surprising that ultimate uptime of

other brands within our fleet. We have a keen belief that ‘if it works, it works’.”

whilst ensuring product integrity at all stages.

every piece of transport equipment is of

According to John, Blenners conducts 99 per

As a prominent carrier for fruit and vegetable

utmost importance to Blenners.

cent of all maintenance activities in-house.

wholesalers in Townsville and Cairns, during

For this reason, the company now

“We have two fully equipped workshops

peak banana season up to 195 Blenners

operates a full complement of 240 BPWequipped trailers.

in Brisbane and Tully and close to

vans are loaded per week, delivering the produce in pristine condition to the major

It’s a strategy that has paid dividends, says

60 maintenance staff keeping it all running,” he says.

John McKnight, Business Enhancement

“The aftersales service and support we

Manager at Blenners Transport.

receive from BPW Transpec is first class,”

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“We chose to standardise on BPW

John reiterates. “They provide in-house

According to John McKnight, Business

components for their reliability, simplicity and

training for our technicians and offer

Enhancement Manager at Blenners

durability,” John explains. “And also because

technical support with any complex issues

Transport, the company has a ‘no

of the exceptional after sales service.

that arise. They have always been there for

compromise’ mantra when specifying

“We view our relationship with BPW Transpec

us when we’ve needed them.”

the equipment it uses in its fleet,

as a key partnership that has contributed

On the subject of the company’s most recent

including BPW axles and suspension.

to the success of our company over the

BPW-equipped trailer acquisitions, John says

years,” he says, adding that the company’s

the 16-strong order earlier this year included

“We will only operate the best of the

philosophy is to find the best product for

seven 34-pallet B-double sets and one

best. If it doesn’t perform, it doesn’t

each application and then stick to it.

44-pallet road train combination.

belong,” he asserts.

“In all honesty, once we have determined

Blenners has a uniform undercarriage

which product is most suitable to our

specification across the entire trailer fleet

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which comprises BPW AU D36 and AM

During peak banana season up to 195 Blenners vans are loaded per week.

D36 air suspension for B-double lead and tag trailers respectively, drum brake axles and Haldex EBS. According to John, equipment orders are confirmed at the beginning of each year with the number determined by the company’s needs for replacement and new growth.

The units are subsequently delivered throughout the year in line with Blenners’ requirements and the manufacturers’ production schedules.

Speaking on a personal note, John says he has been with the company for six years and continues to enjoy the challenges and rewards that go hand-in-hand with his role.

“I know it sounds like a cliché, but it really is like one big family,” he says.

company has a firm belief in traditional

safer and reduce risk throughout the

“I previously worked in the corporate sector,

values and promotes a very customer centric

supply chain,” he says.

but would probably never return based solely

approach to everything it does.

“There has been an overwhelming change

on how well I have been treated by the

“There is also a ‘no compromise’ mantra

of priorities over the last three decades.

Blennerhassett family.”

when specifying the equipment we use in

As an industry our focus has shifted from

John goes on to relay his belief that the secret to the company’s growth and

our fleet – we will only operate the best of

‘Get the freight there at all costs’ to ‘Get

the best. If it doesn’t perform, it doesn’t

the freight there safely – regardless of

success over the last three decades comes

belong,” he asserts.

the cost’.

down to the fact that it remains family-

Turning to the topic of safety for Blenners

“And that has to be a good thing for

owned, meaning it is more dynamic and

employees and other road users, John

everyone.”

responsive to changing customer needs.

remarks that the Australian transport

“And 31 years of experience in refrigerated transport doesn’t go astray

industry is constantly evolving, and in recent times there has been a much greater focus

either!” he quips.

applied to advanced driver aids and safety

As for what other factors set Blenners

features in trucks and trailers.

apart from the competition, John says the

“We are all striving to make our roads

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

Blenners has a dedicated team of nearly 60 maintenance staff across its Tully and Brisbane workshops.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Coralie Chapman TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH CORALIE CHAPMAN OF LINFOX TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN AUSTRALIA’S COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

I was placed into a program when I was 19 as I had been out of work for nearly 12 months with no qualifications. On the first day Mick Best from Linfox spoke to us. His passion and enthusiasm for the industry was infectious and at that moment I decided I wanted that same feeling. Since that day it’s hasn’t disappointed me.

What has been a highlight for your career so far?

The biggest highlight for me so far has been being awarded the Australian Trucking Association’s 2019 Women of the Year.

What an honour. To be in the same category as the women that have come before me just blows me away. I was also lucky enough to be sitting with three previous winners of the award – Nola Bransgrove, Pam McMillan and Carol Single. Really, I couldn’t have been in better company.

What is the best thing about the transport industry?

In my mind – everything. There is so much you can do. I personally have concentrated on road transport but that would be because of my love of trucks. The people,

Coralie Chapman.

the things we do, the freight we move, how we do it, just everything about this industry

Australia Limited is important to me. But it

designer can work for a truck manufacturer.

makes me feel extremely lucky to be apart

is also extremely important to involve men

A lawyer can specialise in transport contract

of it. I cannot express in words the way I

as well. For me if it wasn’t for Mick Best,

law or work for one of the big companies.

feel about transport, but it is a part of me

I wouldn’t be working in the best industry,

Or if media is your passion, you can work

and it would take something pretty huge for me to leave.

in the best country in the world.

in one of the most passionate industries in the country and meet the people on

How can people and companies in the

the ground. Every company would have at

What do female-driven events in

transport industry better promote it

least one female who loves what they do

commercial road transport mean

as a career choice for women?

and wants to share their passion. Find that

to you?

We need to encourage women to use the

person. Get them out there to promote

It is great to have female driven events and

skills and qualifications they already have

what they do and what others can do in

being on the board of Transport Women

and apply them to transport. A graphic

transport.

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INDUSTRY ICON

Logging on with innovation FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES GRAEME ELPHINSTONE HAS BEEN COMING UP WITH INNOVATIVE AND FORWARD-THINKING SOLUTIONS IN LOG TRAILER DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. HIS ONGOING GOAL IS TO KEEP IMPROVING EFFICIENCIES IN THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE TRANSPORT REALM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INDUSTRY AND THE COUNTRY. Graeme Elphinstone grew up in Highclere

operations over the years, the company has

in Northern Tasmania in a farming family. In

also produced specialist transport equipment

1971 he moved to Triabunna on Tasmania’s

for Antarctica and other countries with

east coast where he worked as a tree faller.

serious traverse requirements.

Thirteen months later Graeme became

In fact, Graeme has completed four

a logging inspector with Tasmania Pulp

Antarctic traverses and orchestrated many

and Forest Holdings. Whilst in this role

design improvements in skis and sleds that

he repaired chainsaws at night and on weekends. This led to the formation of

enable them to better cope with the harsh Antarctic environment.

Elphinstone Saw Centre in 1972.

He has also been instrumental in the

The year 1976 saw Graeme importing on-

development of many new and improved

vehicle scales from the USA with his brother.

loadcells and electronics for on-vehicle

It was not long before he identified where

weighing systems, with all electronics being

log trailer improvements were needed and

manufactured in Australia

wasted no time making these happen.

One of Elphinstone’s pinnacle achievements

In 1977 the first Elphinstone log jinker was

came to pass in 1986 when he designed,

running rigid trucks carting short logs to very basic single-axle pole trailers pulled by single

manufactured and from then on Graeme

manufactured and patented the world’s first

drive prime movers. Then we graduated to

and his dedicated team continued to evolve

folding skeletal trailer with the registered

tandem-tandem pole and skeletal trailers,

the trailers to suit the diverse demands of

trademark name of Fold-A-Skel.

followed by tri-tris, eventually evolving into

the logging sector.

Graeme describes as “monumental” the

the A-doubles we have today.

While innovative design and manufacture of

changes that have occurred in the logging

“We’ve been involved with developing all

log trailers and log transport equipment have

industry over the last five decades.

the different variants including folding pole

been a big part of Elphinstone Engineering’s

“The log transport industry has gone from

and folding skeletal trailers through to slide-

Graeme in relaxation mode.

up self-loading trailers,” Graeme says.

EasyLoader tri-tri B-double brought to market in 1997. The unique design earnt Elphinstone the Most Innovative Trailer of the Year award in 1999.

“I am pleased to have seen many changes in terms of the proliferation of safety features incorporated into trucks and trailers. The latest EBS braking systems have been a great development.

“I’ve also witnessed massive innovation in the design of equipment to achieve lighter tare weights, higher payloads and safer and easier working conditions.”

He proceeds to highlight on-vehicle weighing systems, introduced from 1976, which have given rise to highly accurate weight determination in the logging industry.

“Sadly, I have observed that many other transport operations are not taking load mass accuracy as seriously as they could or should. I think the log transport industry can be justifiably proud of the accuracy in terms

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of axle group and gross mass to which the trailers are loaded.”

Other changes Graeme regards as significant include the comfort and ease of operation for drivers with the modern features and innovations of trucks, trailers and associated equipment.

On the topic of Performance-Based Standards (PBS), Graeme says this development has allowed his company to build innovative trailers including the Long Logger which enables the haulage of 19-metre length logs on a tri-tri B-double.

It has also allowed the design and manufacture of Elphinstone’s patented Easy Steer suspension which Graeme says enables longer trailer bodies with higher payloads, while significantly reducing road wear in addition to minimising trailer suspension and tyre wear. It also facilitates the fitment

Fold-A-Skel – an innovative design that was introduced in 1986.

of simple yet highly accurate on-board weighing systems.

describes winning the BHP Steel Award

successfully operate within the

Asked who he admires most in the

in 1985 and being awarded Most

industry, Graeme admits he finds it hard to pinpoint just one person.

Innovative Trailer Of The Year in 1999

many rules and regulations and still achieve admirable results.

for the Easy Loader combination as

“I would like to see a higher standard of

“I admire those within the industry who

significant high points.

training outcomes throughout our training

operate with a high degree of integrity

“Another standout for me was the

organisations with a focus on skill output as

and professionalism in their respective

commissioning of our first tri-tri B-double

opposed to numbers output.

fields,” he says. “I particularly enjoy seeing

Easy Loader self-loading trailer in

“We must not sell our young people short

young people grow and flourish to reach their full potential.”

1997,” Graeme remarks.

“This came at a time when we were

as they are not only the future of our industries but of our country.”

As for highlights in his career, Graeme

struggling financially and it proved to be a

Graeme goes on to say he enjoys most

critical turning point for the business. Now

aspects of the transport industry, in

22 years on it is still a very important part

particular designing new innovations and

of our business and we have progressed the

improvements to make equipment more

design further to incorporate the present-

efficient, safer and easier to operate.

day Easy Loader A-double combination.

“I enjoy a good yarn and a laugh about

In other comments, Graeme mentions that

things within our industry and the many

the inability of the PBS system to fully allow

characters that make it up,” he says.

for real innovation concerns him.

“I am also extremely fortunate to have a

“It can be a frustrating and time-

team of highly skilled and dedicated people

consuming system which then makes us more reluctant to be innovative, which is

working with me who have the passion

Graeme Elphinstone (centre) with employees Stephen Combier (left) and Nigel Higgs at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.

unfortunate,” he says.

and drive to keep the business moving forward into the future.”

“Innovation done for the benefit of the industry and our country rather than for sheer profiteering by a few is very important.

It is vital that those working within these organisations can see and understand this.

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FLEET OF THE MONTH

Rolling thunder THIRD GENERATION QUEENSLAND-BASED TRANSPORT BUSINESS, EMERALD CARRYING CO., HAS ALIGNED ITS B-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS WITH MICHELIN FOR GAINS IN PAYLOAD, SAFETY AND FUEL EFFICIENCIES IT HAS DELIVERED THROUGH ITS LATEST 275/70R22.5 RANGE OF TYRES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.

A long haul specialist in general freight and

overseeing the evaluation. This was

and more even wear. This has helped ECC

fuel deliveries, Emerald Carrying Co. (ECC)

followed by further tests in Q1 and Q2,

to reduce its downtime for servicing and

named after the small Central Queensland

last year. ECC, which had been up until

improved the driver experience, a crucial

town where the business was first

then a 11R22.5 X MULTI T fleet, saw major

development for operators out working in

established in 1965, has entered its third

benefits from the trials according to Matt

the toughest of conditions.

chapter for the Haylock family with Matt,

The business, which has 300 staff

the grandson of founders Bill and Joan,

Haylock.

“We could see an immediate value in

the Fleet Manager in charge of around 100

our fuel efficiency gains from the tyres

operations and his sister, Taylor, based in

prime movers and an estimated 250 types

and the drivers noticed the rigs were very

Brisbane, and a cousin, Scott.

of trailing equipment.

responsive,” he says. “We’ve since converted

“We’re all about looking for safety

ECC has a one driver, one truck policy, with

the majority of the B-double fleet to the

benefits,” Matt says. “Given the 275/70

its commercial vehicles operating on 14

275/70 Michelins for our intrastate work.”

On crumbling, sometimes neglected

has a lower profile, making it smaller and

hour shifts and hauling freight as far north as Darwin and fuel – and there’s a lot of it

regional highways in Queensland and off-

and noticeable fuel savings for us. They roll

in demand – for open cut and underground

road through some of the most sweltering

better and they’re more stable as well. My

coal mines that pepper the 60,000 square

areas in Australia, the Emerald Carrying

drivers tell me they also tow better.”

kilometre territory known as the Bowen

Co. road trains and B-double combinations

Every new B-double set has been ordered

Basin that stretches through the middle of

are hauled by Kenworths dispatched from

to run on 275/70 tyres as Matt updates the

the state.

one of the company’s five depots which

fleet, which he aims to get up to ten years

In December 2015, Michelin started trialling

include Brisbane, Rockhampton, Mackay,

out of each B-double combination.

its 275/70 tyres with Emerald Carrying Co.

Townsville and Emerald. The smaller tyres

“We’ve always used Michelin product,” he

from its Mackay depot with a Michelin Field

enable a lower centre of gravity resulting,

says. “Over the last 18 months we have

Engineer and Area Operations Manager

according to Matt, in a lower load height

been using their tyres exclusively.”

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defining trait of Australia’s national identity is the ability to thrive in the face of adversity, as cricket great Matthew Hayden famously stated ahead of the 2007-08 test against Sri Lanka.

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

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

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

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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

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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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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

p r im e m ove r m ag. co m . au

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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Smart Board – trailer control unit with display, to read out trailer data and control the EBS and suspension functions

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Axle Load Indicator – Trailer axle load information is sent via CAN to the towing vehicle Operating Data Recorder – A black box reorder that collects data from ALL trips and trailer related events including: speed, axle load, coupling time, distance, brake-wear, roll-over stability support (RSS) evenys etc Note Book function – The trailer builder or owner can store data on the EBS memory: part numbers, vehicle identification data and contact details + more

Tail Guard – While reversing, the trailer stops automatically at 50cm from objects at the rear of the trailer Trailer Remote control – displays distance to detected objects, control of configured EBS and suspension features, displays trailer axle weights in-cab