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Catching smoke What does sustainability mean to you?

To me, it involves production that is consistent and of high quality. There’s a fallacy here, though, nothing lasts forever.

So, how can sustainable productivity truly be sustainable?

In addition to the proliferation of corporate sustainability reporting, ‘circular economy’ is threading its way through commercial waste and recycling rhetoric.

The intensity of these conversations are now spilling into other areas of manufacturing and in many instances has become something to be taken for granted rather than questioned.

The professional services network, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), released a report earlier this year making the case for Australia to ‘go circular’ and wholly embrace sustainable solutions that create an abundant future, finding moves to do so would generate $1.9 trillion in economic benefits over the next 20 years.

Is that right?

Jeremy Thorpe, PwC Chief Economist, claims a circular economy could be key to arresting worrying trends across the planet such as an over-reliance on rapidly depleting resources and instead embrace holistic ways of decoupling economic growth from the consumption of finite resources by driving down waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and regenerating natural assets.

A fellow in energy and the environment at Rice University’s Baker Institute-

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Center for Energy Studies, Rachel Meidl, went on record to say that a circular economy does not necessarily translate to sustainability. She points out that circular economy is often used synonymously or in conjunction with ‘sustainability’, “arguably the most misconstructed descriptor of the decade, ubiquitously interwoven into the decarbonisation, energy transition, and waste minimisation narrative.”

Rachel agrees there is a relationship between sustainability and circular economy however these two concepts are “vastly distinct”. Sustainability, to her, is a systems-level approach which considers environmental, social and economic factors and assess how they interact whereas circularity does not necessarily guarantee positive social, economic and environmental performance.

Rachel says a comprehensive understanding of the impact on the overall system and of any potential risk shifting is needed before an action, policy or product is deemed sustainable.

Also, circularity does not necessarily guarantee a positive social, economic and environmental performance. Ultimately, no methods or combination of methods exist that quantify that sustainability impacts circular strategies.

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

22 Economy An industry association has called for action on perishable product losses amid lockdowns across Australia, while other groups have united to call for essential service designation and Covid testing changes.

24 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer manufacturing scene.

28 Axles & Suspensions A constant drive to upgrade equipment that delivers reliability and quality work for clients led GE Hughes Construction to invest in new trailers for its various quarry applications throughout South Australia. Enter seven new quad dogs, five-axle dogs and semi tippers featuring SAF-Holland axles – all built for those rugged quarry jobs.

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30 Trailer Building Materials/Components Equipment specialists and component suppliers showcase showcase their latest innovations that add value to the trailer manufacturing sector.

44 Rigid Body Builder Showcase The only published list of all leading manufacturers in the country that specialise in the production of rigid bodies.

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While not having a formal engineering background, Ken Vorwerk learned a lot from his father – a mechanic and plant operator who had lived his whole life around trucks and machinery.

54 Fleet of the Month A strong reputation and a knowledgeable team have formed the platform for the success of Wallace International.

55 Industry Leaders TR Group National Business Manager, Kim Kelly, details her journey in the commercial road transport industry.

56 World Map East Asia’s island country, Japan, is a leader in the automotive and electronics industries. While it is currently the third largest economy in the world, it faces many challenges from dealing with a global pandemic to persevering with Abenomics.

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NEWS

Engineering specialist joins Krueger Trailer builder, Krueger Transport Equipment,

Chinese market and other countries.

has announced the appointment of Steven

“Steven will oversee our Engineering and

Teofilo to the role of Director of Engineering

Supply Chain functions to focus on driving

and Supply Chain.

innovation, efficiencies and developing our

Teofilo joins Krueger from IVECO with whom

processes whilst working closely with John

he spent a 16-year career most recently

Krueger on developing our product portfolio

holding the position of Head of Product

and product strategy,” said Krueger Transport

Engineering and Platform Development.

Equipment CEO, Kevin Dennis.

He was responsible for overseeing complex

“Steven brings to Krueger a great wealth

product releases including the release of

of experience and is well qualified to

IVECO’s Euro VI platform for Australia and

take on this new challenge with Krueger

New Zealand. Teofilo also held senior roles

having completed studies in Supply Chain

with IVECO in China during a four-year

Innovation, holding a bachelor’s degree in

assignment where he had responsibility for

both Business and Engineering as well as a

IVECO’s global sourcing project for Chinese

Master of Business Administration and Six-

manufactured parts and components,

Sigma qualifications,” he said. “His extensive

and well as the development of locally

experience managing major projects will also

manufactured vehicle for supply to the

benefit Krueger.”

Krueger Transport Equipment Director of Engineering and Supply Chain, Steven Teofilo.

Tyre requirements change for high productivity scheme Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles

tyre can be used on a PBS vehicle, as long as

Acting Chairman of the Australian Tyre

will soon be able to use a broader range

an assessment shows the design passes the

Industry Council, Silvio de Denaro, welcomed

of tyres, encouraging the take-up of safer,

relevant PBS standards.

the introduction of the standardised trye

more-productive vehicles in the Australian

“This will provide operators with greater

approach.

heavy vehicle fleet.

flexibility, increase productivity, and

“Finally! For tyres, at least, this reform of the

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)

reduce costs without impacting safety or

PBS system will mark the end of what had

CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the recent

performance.

become an aberrating set of rules,” he said.

Infrastructure Transport Ministers’ Meeting

“We’re keen to roll this out as soon as

“While most of our members were

supported the NHVR’s leadership in

possible, so industry can start to reap the

inconvenienced by this outdated standard,

reforming the PBS scheme to enable a new

benefits.”

the real beneficiaries will be productivity, as

standardised tyre approach using a set of tyre

The NHVR has developed the data for

well as freight operators and truck and trailer

properties and data for PBS assessments.

different tyre sizes and will consult

manufacturers.

“This decision will allow us to streamline the

with customers from September about

“We appreciate the efforts of the NHVR in

current approach, which requires vehicles

implementation arrangements.

addressing this challenge and look forward

in the PBS scheme to have their on-road

The standardised tyre approach will use

to working with regulators to address other

performance assessed using specific tyre

specifications based on the Michelin XZA

challenges.”

types and brands,” said Petroccitto.

tyre, which was used to develop the current

The NHVR would like to thank everyone who

“Industry has told us this approach is

PBS standards.

has been a part of this initiative, in particular

complicated, creates unnecessary costs,

“This approach will enable the PBS scheme

the Australian Tyre Industry Council, Truck

has operational limitations and discourages

to better support the next generation of

Industry Council, Heavy Vehicle Industry

participation in the PBS scheme.

smarter, safer and more-productive vehicles,”

Australia and the Australian Trucking

“Under the new approach, any brand of

said Petroccitto.

Association.

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NEWS

Steelbro and Howard Porter strengthen support in Brisbane

The SB363 sidelifter has a 36-tonne lifting capacity.

Sidelifter specialist, Steelbro, and trailer

The facility will provide Sidelifter servicing,

us to stock a range of Howard Porter

manufacturer, Howard Porter, are

repairs, and maintenance for all Sidelifter

trailers for direct sale into the Queensland

expanding their footprint in Australia with

brands and models and will also stock a

market.”

the opening of a strategically located sales

wide range of genuine Steelbro parts. New

Malcolm Newcombe will join the Steelbro

and service operation in Brisbane.

Sidelifter sales will also be supported by

team in early August in the role of Business

Newly appointed Business Development

technical support and training from the

Development Sales and Service Manager

Sales and Service Manager, Malcolm

Brisbane base.

covering the territories of Queensland,

Newcombe, will be based in the new

“We are focussed on increasing customer

New South Wales, and Victoria.

Brisbane facility supporting customers

satisfaction,” said Managing Director, Roy

Newcombe has more than 15 years of

across the east coast of Australia for both

Lombardi.

experience within the trailer industry.

sidelifter and trailer sales.

“The new facility reflects our dedication to

“Adding Malcolm to the team with his

The new sales and workshop facility at 130

increase support and product back up. We

extensive industry connections at the same

Benjamin Place, Lytton, Port of Brisbane

are excited to be able to offer, directly, a

time as opening the facility will enable us

precinct is well located to increase direct

wide range of services and support for the

to deliver our strategy of increased growth

support to customers with good access to

Steelbro brand to customers in the greater

and position us as a supplier of choice for

the Brisbane Port motorway.

Brisbane area. The new facility also enables

customers in the region,” said Lombardi.

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Smedley’s Engineers grows team to meet demand for PBS A new Performance-Based Standards (PBS) specialist has joined Smedley’s Engineers as the consultancy expands its service offerings to greater numbers of truck and trailer builders and operators.

Chris Nisbet joins Smedley’s Engineers after more than seven years at Byford Equipment as National Sales and Compliance Manager, following two decades in the dairy equipment sector.

Nisbet has been an active campaigner for improved access for PBS combinations for operators, interacting with local councils and road managers.

“I have been lucky to be at the cutting edge of PBS development and pushing for more access for smarter vehicles for some time, lobbying and negotiating with all levels of government from local councils up to the Federal Transport Minister, and I will continue this work with Smedley’s Engineers,” said Nisbet.

“I have been involved in the National Bulk Tanker Association working group for the southwest of Victoria aiming to improve access and looking at transport corridor requirements for the region out to 2045.

I also worked to secure the volumetric network access program just released that will allow bulk tankers to carry up to 74.5-tonnes on 3,000 km of roads using compliant combinations.

“I am passionate about improving access for operators, educating councils to

Chris Nisbet has joined the team at Smedley’s Engineers.

understand the complexities and benefits of smart combinations and the payload, productivity and efficiency benefits they

the right specification for their needs.

the Smedley’s Engineers team and look

bring to the whole community, not just

“We anticipated there being 10,000 PBS-

forward to working with him very closely.

operators.

approved combinations on the road by

Chris has a wealth of experience and

“We can see that while the larger

2030, but this has already been achieved.

enthusiasm, the perfect combination

fleets have embraced PBS, now is the

With the new 30m network now live,

to help drive our business forward.

time for smaller fleets to also enjoy the

and future developments pending, there

His tireless efforts with councils, road

improved access for compliant vehicles

will be plenty of scope for innovative and

managers and operators to encourage

combinations. I will work as part of

imaginative engineering solutions to be

a greater understanding of the benefits

the Smedley’s Engineers team to guide

deployed into the market,” he said.

of PBS smart truck and trailer design

truck and trailer suppliers through these

Smedley’s Engineers Managing Director,

will continue to be leveraged by us, as

sometimes complex requirements and

Robert Smedley, said: “I am delighted

we assist the transport industry with

regulations to deliver smaller operators

to be able to welcome Chris Nisbet to

productivity gains.”

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WA road safety works support road train operations A new accessway at a road train assembly

Street Road Train Assembly Area.

substandard curves, help reduce the risk of

area is just one of several infrastructure

The $14 million project is jointly funded

crashes and improve safety.

improvements going ahead in the Upper

by the Federal Government, State

Work will be completed by Decmil

Swan.

Government and third-party stakeholders

Southern Pty Ltd with the new section of

Work will soon commence on two highway

(Satterley Property Group, City of Swan

highway to include a painted median to

projects in Upper Swan and Wooroloo that

and BGC) and will improve travel times and

provide better separation between traffic,

is expected to ease congestion, improve

road safety at the intersection, increase

as well as wider sealed shoulders and

safety and support around 180 jobs.

connectivity in the area with a cyclist lane,

safety barriers.

A new roundabout will be constructed on

cater for various heavy vehicle movements,

The project also includes a new connection

Great Northern Highway at the intersection

and improve drainage.

to Old Northam Road, upgrades to

of Apple Street and Coondaree Parade in

WBHO Infrastructure Pty Ltd will undertake

Wooroloo Prison Farm access road and the

Upper Swan.

the works, which are expected to be

addition of left and right-turn pockets at

The project will also include realigning

completed in the first half of 2022.

both intersections.

the existing intersection, improvements

Work will also be undertaken to realign

The $14.4 million project is jointly

to drainage and street lighting, new

two kilometres of Great Eastern Highway

funded by the State and Commonwealth

pedestrian and cycling facilities, and a new

in Wooroloo – used by more than 7,000

Governments and is anticipated to be

accessway for heavy vehicles at the Apple

vehicles a day – which will eliminate three

completed in the first half of 2022.

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Cowra Freightlines on the importance of load restraint A Cowra-based operator has had enough

“It’s a good design and they’re easy to retrofit

of workplace injuries caused by the use of

onto the trailers where the old ones were

traditional load binders and is moving to

fitted,” said Beer.

retrofit his entire fleet of semi-trailers and

Cowra Freightlines operates 12 semi-trailers

rigid vehicles with a safer and more effective

pulled by Kenworth prime movers primarily

alternative.

hauling wool to Sydney and general freight

“Our problem – it’s an industry-wide problem

back to Cowra.

– is that drivers get injured when trying to

“The wool bales need to be strapped really

put extreme pressure on the old conventional

tight and then re-tensioned about 50km into

load binders using a bar,” said the owner of

the journey due to settling, so having the

Cowra Freightlines, Phil Beer.

Tightwinders enables the drivers to carry out

“I’ve had many cases of drivers injuring

this task in a much safer and more efficient

themselves when the bar has slipped out or

manner,” said Beer.

kicked back when they were trying to exert sufficient pressure to restrain loads securely,”

Phil Beer of Cowra Freigtlines details the issues with using archaic load restraint equipment.

said Beer. “My son and I have also been

The company was started in 1997 with one courier truck and has been progressively expanded to its present size, now employing

injured using bars to tighten load binders.”

out of the road and when you’re putting

25 people and running a mix of mainly

Beer said since installed TransKing

weight on the bar you’re not throwing

Kenworth T409 and T609 prime movers and

Tightwinders to his trailers and rigid trucks

yourself in towards the vehicle,” said Beer.

Isuzu rigid trucks.

and has not had one driver injure themselves

Beer is preparing to purchase additional units

New to the fleet are a Kenworth T610 SAR

while restraining loads.

to replace all the old load binders on his

and a DAF CF 450hp prime mover, the latter

“When you use the Tightwinder you put the

curtain-sided trailers and rigid trucks, as well

employed pulling a semi-trailer on a local

bar on the side and turn the handle so you’re

as a B-double flat-top set.

return run from Cowra to Young each day.

B-double access win in NSW The new Tillegra Bridge with heavier load limit

Dungog and the communities of Brownmore

bridge dismantled by a salvage contractor for

has opened to traffic.

and Salisbury.”

future recycling.”

The $2.1 million Tillegra Bridge over the

State Member for Upper Hunter, Dave

Dungog Shire Council Mayor, John Connors,

Williams River replaces a single-lane timber

Layzell, said this project built upon the NSW

said the new bridge was great for the local

bridge with a 72-metre-long and 4.6-metre-

Government’s $25 million investment in May

economy and would open up the Dungog

wide concrete structure with safety barriers.

this year to upgrade and improve the Dungog

Shire for local farmers, freight producers and

“The new bridge will improve the freight

local road network to better connect the

visitors to the region.

capacity of the route by enabling B-Doubles to

region.

“The new Tillegra Bridge will reduce travel

access the Williams Valley, with an increased

“A stronger road network means a stronger

times for trucks and heavy vehicles, which

capacity of 20 tonne to 57.5 tonne,” said

community, so it’s great we’ve been able to

would have previously been forced to detour,”

Federal Member for Lyne, David Gillespie.

team up with the Federal Government to

said Connors.

“This bridge provides access into the Williams

deliver this key bridge despite the challenges

“It provides economic opportunities for

and Allyn Valley for agriculture and logging

of floods and a global pandemic,” said Layzell.

our community through the transportation

freight movements, so allowing heavier

“Projects like this are critical to strengthening

of produce and raw materials, as well as

vehicles to use the new bridge will save drivers

freight routes with the amount of freight

improving access for locals and visitors alike.”

about a 46 kilometre detour from Salisbury to

being moved through regional NSW expected

This project was jointly funded with $1.047

Dungog.

to increase 12 per cent in the next 15 years to

million from the Federal Government’s Bridges

“This project is not only a win for farmers and

$286 million tonnes.

Renewal Program and $1.047 million from

freight operators, but also for the safety of all

“On top of providing eight jobs for locals, this

the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Roads

motorists who use this important link between

project has also seen the timber from the old

program.

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Linfox partners with last mile fleet in the Pilbara Transport and logistics company, Linfox,

President Resources and Industrial, Scott

some of the remotest areas in the country.

has expanded its Western Australia supply

Nicholls.

“They also conduct critical inter-site

chain capabilities with an express service.

“Every night of the year, the services

transfers and final mile delivery of Linfox’s

In addition to providing general freight

depart Linfox’s Hazelmere facility in Perth

express air freight service from regional

services from Perth to the Pilbara, Linfox

on a 1,200- to 1,600-kilometre overnight

airports.”

has added a door-to-door service to ensure

journey to Newman and Port Hedland.”

Linfox’s general freight services see goods

urgent freight is delivery overnight.

Nicholls said this is a first for Linfox, having

destined for customers’ mine sites arrive

This service is reported to carry time-critical

partnered with local Indigenous operation,

at Linfox’s Hazelmere facility in Perth.

deliveries from Linfox customers’ Perth

Aboriginal United Services (AUS) Logistics

The freight is sorted, loaded and safely

and interstate suppliers direct to mine sites

to complete last mile deliveries for sites.

transported to the Pilbara on a long-haul

across the Pilbara region.

“AUS Logistics employs local Indigenous

journey. These shipments carry a variety of

“In line with our journey to zero net

drivers who know the area and terrain well,

items from locomotive engines, drilling and

emissions, combining general and express

running local fleet to six mine sites dotted

crushing products to PPE and stationery.

services also reduces the number of

through the outback,” he said.

The Linfox Pilbara fuels team also delivers

vehicles on the road, creating a safer, more

“They meet our shipments in Newman and

440 million litres of fuel annually, supplying

sustainable journey that relieves pressure

collect the freight for delivery to the final

mine sites with the diesel they need across

on road infrastructure,” said Linfox

mine site destination, travelling through

the region.

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SAF-Holland commits to NSW market with latest appointment Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland Australia,

Sales & Service Manager, Coles will actively

and air release, for example, enhances

has appointed a new Area Sales & Service

service New South Wales customers, promote

driver coupling efficiency and safety – I will

Manager in New South Wales, effective this

SAF-Holland products as well as build and

be encouraging its uptake among fleets

week.

maintain strong customer relationships.

throughout New South Wales,” said Coles.

Joey Coles has accepted the role and reports

“I have 15 years of experience around fifth

“Other products in the SAF-Holland range,

to SAF-Holland Australia Sales Director,

wheel couplings and understand what our

such as SAF INTRA and YORK axles and

Stephen Vranesic.

customers expect,” said Coles. “I have

suspensions, Mark V landing legs, V.Orlandi

“I am excited to be joining a team passionate

valuable relationships within the transport

couplings, Holland Kingpins and pintle hooks

about the transport industry,” said Coles.

industry throughout New South Wales and

provide our customers with a one stop shop.

“The team – led by Managing Director,

service is one of my main priorities. Having

“I understand the cost and frustrations

Mario Colosimo, and Sales Director, Stephen

these relationships will allow me to build

with having a vehicle off the road and aim

Vranesic – understand the industry and what

on the SAF-Holland Group brands including

to minimise this for all of my customers

it takes to keep our customers on the road.

Neway, V.Orlandi and York.”

throughout New South Wales.

Our global aim says it all ‘We will be the

As for geographical areas of focus, Covid-

“I’m proud to be a part of a team that is

ultimate supplier of excellent components,

permitting, Coles aims to visit regional

passionate about the transport industry and

systems and services which drive the

New South Wales in the coming months

understand what our customers require. I

success of our fleet customers in the global

and check in with fleets and trailer builders

look forward to helping promote the SAF-

commercial vehicle industry.”

operating in metropolitan Sydney.

Holland brand and working closely with our

In his newly appointed capacity as Area

“SAF-Holland’s ELI-te fifth wheel technology,

customers.”

Australia’s largest supermarket to open new site in NSW Growth in e-commerce has accelerated

from July-December 2020. These now

ahead.”

plans for a supermarket company to open a

account for around eight per cent of total

Subject to planning approval, construction

new facility in Caringbah, New South Wales

sales.

is expected to commence in early 2022

Woolworths has announced plans to open

“We’re seeing more and more of our

ahead of an operational launch later in the

a new online Customer Fulfilment Centre

customers turn to the ease and convenience

year.

(CFC) to better serve the online grocery

of online grocery delivery in the Shire,”

The purpose-built facility will have wider

needs of the Sutherland Shire.

said Woolworths Director of eCommerce,

aisles and more shelf space than a

The development application for the

Annette Karantoni.

supermarket, allowing personal shoppers

7,200-square-metre Caringbah CFC –

“To keep pace with customer expectations,

to handpick orders from a range of around

within Aliro Group’s TripleTwoNine estate at

we’re planning to open a new customer

20,000 products quickly, accurately and

13 Endeavour Rd – has been lodged with

fulfilment centre in Caringbah to offer more

efficiently.

the Sutherland Shire Council this week.

delivery windows and an even more reliable

The Caringbah CFC proposal is the next

If approved, the CFC would offer customers

service to our online shoppers.

step in Woolworths’ NSW eCommerce

spanning from Kurnell to Engadine access

“In a Woolworths first, the CFC will also

network development, which includes

to more than 15,000 extra home delivery

offer dedicated pick up bays with a direct

existing CFCs in Mascot, Brookvale and

and direct to boot pick up windows each

to boot service for customers who prefer to

Lidcombe, and a further automated site

week, including many on a same day basis.

collect online orders themselves.

planned for Auburn.

It would also support up to 400 full-time

“If approved, the project will deliver

Woolworths Group employs 1,300 team

equivalent roles and around 250 jobs during

hundreds of new local jobs in the Shire.

members in the Sutherland Shire and has

construction.

We look forward to engaging with

invested over $55 million in new shopping

The plans come as Woolworths reported

the Sutherland Shire Council and the

centres, stores and renewals across the local

e-commerce sales growth of 92 per cent

community on our proposal in the months

government area over the past two years.

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The Drake Group salutes trio of long-serving employees Specialist trailer builder, The Drake Group, has bid a fond farewell to three long-standing staff members with a collective total of almost 80 years of service to the company.

Aveen Cosgrove started her career with The Drake Group in 1989 and says she couldn’t have asked for a better company to work for.

“I started at Drake’s headquarters, which was at Rocklea (Brisbane), in admin/ reception and at that time there were only 15 guys in the workshop,” Aveen says.

“Over the years I progressed through various roles including accounts, WorkCover, rehab – I was Jill of all trades and master of all.”

Aveen Cosgrove pictured right.

According to Aveen, The Drake Group is an outstanding family company and over the 32

and forklifts,” Ray says.

employees were treated.

years she has worked for three generations

“I really enjoyed working there – it’s like any

“I enjoyed working closely with John Drake

of the owners – founder Colin Drake, his son

job, it is as good as you want to make it.”

in engineering when I first started and always

John and grandson Sam.

Ray says there are a lot of good people

found him to be a really good, generous and

“To witness the way the company has

working there which made the company a

honest boss,” Steve says – adding, “That’s

grown so much in that time – from the small

pleasant place to be for all those years, and

why I ended up staying there for so long.”

workshop in Rocklea to the sprawling facility

he also has high praise for his former boss,

Steve elaborates that one of the tasks he was

we now have at Wacol – has been a real

John Drake.

given in his early years with the company was

privilege for me,” says Aveen.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better boss than

to document the vast engineering knowledge

“Similarly, the way the designs of the trailers

John,” Ray says.

of Noel Mullins, who along with Colin

have evolved has been fascinating to watch;

Ray had been planning to retire in September

Drake had been designing and engineering

and the fact that every trailer that goes

this year, when he turns 80, but decided to

the trailers since 1960, two years after the

out the door is uniquely built to suit each

bring his retirement date forward by a couple

company was founded.

customer’s individual requirements.”

of months due to needing some work done

Colin and Noel would put their heads

Aveen remarks that in a lot of cases when a

on his right knee.

together and nut out how they were going

customer reorders a trailer it’s not the same

And last but by no means least is Steve

to build the trailers and then draw up the

as their last, due to the company continually

Collins who has clocked up 19 years of

blueprints with chalk on the workshop floor.

improving its processes and tweaking designs

service at The Drake Group.

“Noel had been there for ever and one of

to provide the absolute best products for its

“I started in 2002 as an assistant in the

my jobs was to get the information out of

customers.

engineering department and later became

his head and onto paper,” Steve says. “This

Aveen retired on 14 July this year and hopes

Production Manager – a role I managed for

enabled the business to move forward and

to enjoy travelling the world when Covid

15 years,” Steve says.

grow because more people could utilise the

restrictions lift.

“Then I transferred over to the position of

wealth of knowledge Noel possessed.”

“At the moment I’m taking things day-by-day

Service and Repair Manager, which I’ve done

As for what the future holds, Steve says

and getting used to the reality of not going to

for the last two years.”

he and his wife plan to embark on an epic

work anymore – it’s certainly an adjustment

Steve explains that the company was quite

adventure when they hitch up the caravan to

process after such a long time,” she says.

small when he started compared to the size

their highly customised Chevrolet Silverado

Also enjoying his newfound retirement is Ray

it is today.

truck with the boat on top and head off for

Ward, who spent 28 years working for The

In common with the other retirees, Steve

two years of traversing this great country,

Drake Group in several roles.

explains that his long tenure with The

with a bit of fishing along the way.

“I started off as storeman and later I was put

Drake Group was due in no small part to it

The Drake Group wishes the three champion

in charge of maintenance of all the workshop

being a family-owned company with strong

former employees a safe, happy and well-

equipment including the welding machines

values that were reflected in how fairly the

deserved retirement. www.trailermag.com.au

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ECONOMY

Urgent action required AN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION HAS CALLED FOR ACTION ON PERISHABLE PRODUCT LOSSES AMID LOCKDOWNS ACROSS AUSTRALIA, WHILE OTHER GROUPS HAVE UNITED TO CALL FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICE DESIGNATION AND COVID TESTING CHANGES. The Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the food and beverage market is disrupting manufacturing.

The food industry, according to Independent

disposed of when they reach their use-by-

Government to consider introducing

Food Distributors Australia (IFDA), is faced

date.

additional concessions for independent food

with limited opportunities to sell products

IFDA Chairman, Richard Hinson, said the

distributors.

due to site closures across New South Wales,

closure of Australia’s hospitality scene has a

“Similar to the instant asset write-off tax

Victoria and South Australia. Also, there is

trickle-down effect on IFDA members who

concessions introduced for other sectors

an increasing risk that tens of thousands of

supply these venues.

in 2020, small businesses that operate in

tonnes of perishable goods will have to be

Hinson has called on the Federal

the food distribution sector should have

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the ability to write off the cost of these

maintain operations.”

the ease upon which the virus can spread.

perishable goods for tax purposes,” he said.

Meanwhile, late last month, a group of

“Currently, the interstate transport sector is

“We call on State and Federal Treasurers and

state transport associations is requesting

required to have asymptomatic Covid tests

Ministers for Small Business to support our

Federal Cabinet to progress essential service

every three days to ensure they are virus

request given the food distribution industry

designation and Covid testing action

free and do not carry Covid between states

directly and indirectly supports tens of

points.

as they complete their freight tasks.

thousands of jobs across the country.

National Road Transport Association,

“Without contesting medical advice and

“Many of these jobs are now at risk which

Victorian Transport Association, Western

direction, the road freight industry is

is a significant issue given nearly 50 per

Roads Federation, NT Road Transport

requesting that the asymptomatic testing

cent of food distribution warehouses are in

Association, Queensland Trucking

regime for interstate freight drivers be

regional and remote areas.”

Association and Tasmanian Transport

modified to include less personally invasive

Hinson also said a date for reopening, such

Association have endorsed the following

rapid antigen testing for those drivers that

as that provided to the construction industry

statement.

must test more than once a week.

in NSW, would also help IFDA’s members.

“We appreciate it is a challenge in the

“The State of Emergency that has

“That is, a rapid/home kit test and an

maintained the control of decision-making

current environment but clear roadmaps

processes within states and territories

accredited pathology laboratory test every week.

provide the business community with a

throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

“This modification would see the testing

greater ability to plan and ultimately survive

continues to ensure that the Australian

regime still acknowledged, the community

the current situation,” he said.

“Our members operate high volume and

population abides by disciplines intended to

protected and drivers avoiding the personal

diminish the risk of virus transmission in the

discomfort that twice weekly lab testing

very low margin wholesale business models,

community.

provides.

with high fixed overhead expenses.”

“The road transport industry has ensured

“It is also important to note that the

The independent food distribution sector,

that it has adhered to all directives and has

decision to declare that the road freight

according to IFDA, has a collective member

in fact gone above and beyond the general

industry be recognised as an Essential

purchasing power of $7 billion dollars.

requirements, to ensure it is not a spreader

Service during a State of Emergency is

“It supports local communities by

of the virus as it goes about its essential

crucial in ensuring continuity within our

purchasing products from thousands of

transport and distribution tasks.

national supply chains. The road transport

local manufacturers, suppliers and farmers

“Over the past 18 months the road

industry is requesting that this recognition

before on-selling and distributing that food

transport industry has made millions of trips

be implemented immediately, and that the

to over 100,000 cafes, hotels, clubs and

and connections within every community

status of the road freight driver be adjusted

pubs,” said IFDA.

and has not transmitted the Covid virus

“It also provides food to many operations

except for a handful of cases.

accordingly.

“The status of being an Essential Service

that are essential services including

“This record is exemplary and should be

while in a State of Emergency only, is

hospitals, aged care facilities, schools,

recognised in parallel with many of the

a consideration that would consolidate

childcare centres and military bases, all of

parameters and restrictions that are having

the commitment of the state and worker

which need a reliable supply of food to

to be imposed upon the community due to

towards each other.” www.trailermag.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Growing stronger together IN 1996 THE GLEN CAMERON GROUP BOUGHT ITS FIRST VAWDREY TRAILER. THE COMPANY HAS SINCE PURCHASED HUNDREDS, WITH THE LATEST BATCH FEATURING A RAFT OF SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL FEATURES SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED FOR SUPERMARKET AND VARIETY STORE DELIVERIES. It’s now 25 years since Glen Cameron Group

Glen adds that Mick proved to be a man

operational requirements.

Director, Glen Cameron tentatively decided

of his word and the two men, and their

“It was also critical that the trailers were

to buy his first Vawdrey trailer.

respective companies, have had a mutually

delivered within in a very tight timeframe

Vawdrey Australia, in those days, was

beneficial working relationship ever since.

where the team at Vawdrey not only met,

located at Braeside, and Glen vividly

“The fact that Vawdrey was, and still is, a

but exceeded our expectations on both

remembers the day he walked in and spoke

great family business gave me considerable

fronts,” Glen says.

with the company’s founder Mick Vawdrey.

comfort and confidence when I purchased

He explains that the Glen Cameron Group

“I recall being a bit reluctant at the time as this was Vawdrey’s first attempt to

the first trailer,” Glen says.

has been providing logistics services for

“Since then, we have purchased hundreds

Woolworths supermarkets and variety store

enter a big market with some big players,”

of Vawdrey trailers and the support from

brands for about 16 years now, with the

Glen says.

Vawdrey remains as strong today as the day

new trailers loading out of the new Big

“But I also remember shaking Mick

we shook hands 25 years ago.”

W distribution centre at Hoppers Crossing

Vawdrey’s hand with him looking me straight

Cameron’s latest Vawdrey trailer order

(Vic) delivering to Big W stores throughout

in the eye and attesting that he would

includes 13 Titeliners (curtain-siders) and two

Victoria.

100 per cent stand behind his brand and

Iceliner dry freight vans which are decked

“Long held relationships, like we have

specifically the new trailer I was buying.”

out with a very specific set of safety and

with Vawdrey and indeed our other key

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Glen Cameron.

suppliers, are critical to providing us with

the transporter’s customers.

both external and internal lighting, while

the best in equipment so that, in turn, we

For example, they have air-operated pop-up

Vawdrey Supalite polished alloy wheels set

can successfully maintain our long-term

coaming rail barriers which prevent a forklift

the trailers off nicely while also providing a

relationships with our customers,” Glen says.

from careering off the side of the trailer

useful reduction in tare weight over steel

Also speaking about the recent order of

during rear dock loading or unloading.

equivalents.

15 Vawdrey trailers for the Glen Cameron

Also used are Super-Strap curtains, load

With all the safety features incorporated into

Group, Paul Vawdrey, Director at Vawdrey

rated to 1,430kg per pallet space, which

its new Vawdrey trailers, the Glen Cameron

Australia and son of Mick, remarks that as

eliminate the need for gates in general

Group can satisfy the requirements of its

a proud Australian trailer manufacturer,

freight applications.

customers and at the same time provide

the company is pleased to be an ongoing

Another important benefit when loading is

the safest possible equipment for its valued

supplier of top-quality equipment to a fine,

the wedge shape of the roof which tapers

drivers.

long-standing Australian transport company

from the back to the front, thus providing

like Glen Cameron Group.

more headroom as the trailer is loaded.

“We manufacture the fibre-reinforced plastic

The Australian manufactured Whiting rear

Fast Fact

(FRP) panels at our Dandenong facility that

roller door features a clever UBIS interlocking

With a strong business relationship

are used to construct the Iceliner dry freight

system which electronically interfaces with

stretching back 25 years, the Glen

vans – such as the ones ordered by Glen

the WABCO Electronic Braking System,

Cameron Group recently reaffirmed its

Cameron Group – as well as our freezer and

supplied by Air Brake Systems. This prevents

support for local trailer manufacturer

chiller rated range of Iceliners,” says Paul.

the trailer brakes from being released if the

Vawdrey Australia with a large order

“As such, each of our trailers is specifically

roller door is open.

of trailers for supermarket and variety

designed and manufactured to meet

External safety features include JOST landing

store delivery work.

and exceed the requirements of our

legs with high visibility yellow painted feet

customers operating under harsh Australian

and aluminium side under-run protection.

conditions.”

There is also a set of steps at the rear to

The 24-pallet space Titeliners ordered by

provide safe personnel access into the rear of

Glen Cameron Group feature a number of

the trailer.

safety features to satisfy the requirements of

Hella LED lighting is used exclusively for

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

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TRAILER BUILDER

Striking the right balance IN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS OPERATIONS MILK TRANSPORTER BLU LOGISTICS STRIVES FOR PERFECTION. A LONG-TIME PURCHASER OF BYFORD TANKERS, THE COMPANY RECENTLY PURCHASED A 26-METRE A-DOUBLE COMBINATION FEATURING COMPARTMENTS THAT ARE INDIVIDUALLY AND STRATEGICALLY FILLED TO ENSURE OPTIMUM STABILITY ON THE ROAD. and TruckSafe as well as Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue Management.

latest 26-m A-double BLU Logistics has

a two-hour drive north of Brisbane, and has specialised in food-grade bulk liquid

In keeping with its ultra-high operating

“Byford has made some quite significant

transport for over 50 years. Products

standards, BLU Logistics has standardised

changes with this new combination and

carried include milk, food-grade oils, water and wine.

on Byford tankers for the past 13 years.

in a lot of ways the company is a trailblazer

According to the company’s Managing

in the tanker industry,” he says.

Since 1969, the company has provided

Director, Tim Jensen, the supreme quality

Tim goes on to explain one such feature

logistics services from Brisbane to Mackay

of the product and equally superior after

– the fact that unlike traditional milk

and west to Mundubbera, along with

sales service and support are prime reasons

tankers that are comprised simply of one

northern New South Wales including

big barrel, the new trailers have individual

Casino and Grafton. In 2014 BLU Logistics

for remaining solely with Byford for so many years.

expanded into South Australia, followed by

“Byford has looked after us incredibly

compartment electronically managed to

Victoria and Tasmania. More recently, the

well,” Tim affirms. “The aftersales support

eliminate the human error factor.

company has secured a contract with BOC

is brilliant and with the very few issues

Earlier compartmentalised milk tankers can

to transport its Liquefied Natural

we’ve had they’ve always been there for us

be problematic because you’re relying on a

Gas (LNG).

no matter how big or small it was.”

person to ascertain that a compartment is

The company operates what is ostensibly

According to Tim, Byford is a very

full and needs to be changed over.

one of the most professionally run fleets

progressive company that’s always

“Typically, most farm milk collection

in Australia, with multiple accreditations

tankers have an overflow in the front

with the likes of the National Heavy

searching for ways to improve its products to make them safer and more

Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS)

productive. He says the

BLU Logistics is based at Gympie, roughly

BLU Logistics shows off its new Byford-build A-Double tanker.

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purchased is a good case in point.

compartments with the filling of each

BLU Logistics Truck & Dog Combination loading milk in the Scotsdale Region in Tasmania.

compartment so that if the operator doesn’t intervene the milk flows into the next compartment and so on,” Tim says.

“However, with this new A-double a computer controls all the compartment fills and if we’re on a route where, for example, we are allowed 68.5t gross combination mass (GCM) we can program the computer to fill each compartment to the required amount to ensure legal axle group weights across the entire combination.”

This operation can, according to Tim, be done for every route the truck travels, ensuring it is optimally loaded in terms of safety and legality at all times. This takes

compartment is filled before it switches to

Tim says that having different

the responsibility for these criteria away

the next compartment.”

compartments for different types of milk is

from the driver and lets them focus solely on the task at hand, significantly reducing

Tim has spoken to drivers who have driven

another advantage of the system, although

tankers without this system in similar

the margin for error.

combinations and they have told him the

he says this was not a primary reason for investing in the system.

On the other side of the coin, there’s also

difference was like chalk and cheese.

The technology behind the computerised

the superior stability that comes from

“Over the years the trailers we’ve had

loading and hose reel system Byford uses

having compartments loaded with precise

rollover were all between half and two

is another story on its own. Look for it

quantities at any given time observes Tim.

thirds full so we know that limiting the

to be covered in a future issue of Trailer

“We have a Performance-Based Standards

amount of moving liquid inside the tank

Magazine.

(PBS) approved truck and five-axle dog

with the use of compartments certainly

Stay tuned!

combination operating on farm pick

makes a huge difference to vehicle

up in Tasmania,” he explains. “Byford compartmentalised the dog trailer for

stability,” he says – adding that the optimum stability is achieved by loading

us and that means that instead of the

the centre compartment first, followed by

milk sloshing around in one big tank, the

the forward compartments and finally the

computer-controlled valving ensures one

rearmost compartments.

Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway NSW 2731 Ph: 03 54 820 666 Web: www.byfordequipment.com.au

The vehicle is permitted to run with a 63 tonne gross combination mass.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Take the lead with Krueger’s rental solutions DEMAND FOR RELIABLE AND HIGHPERFORMANCE TRAILERS IS BOOMING AS EVIDENCED BY THE ONGOING SUCCESS OF KRUEGER’S ADVANTAGE TRAILER RENTAL (ATR) WHICH ADDS VALUE BY PROVIDING FLEXIBLE OPTIONS AND RENTAL SOLUTIONS FOR ITS CUSTOMERS. Trailer builder, Krueger Transport

term contracts.

fleet operator needs to succeed. Freight

Equipment, is committed to increasing the

ATR have a national dedicated team

businesses across the nation can choose

profitability and productivity of Australia’s

of experienced trailer rental staff who

from a broad selection of semi-trailers for

transport industry by providing dependable

are committed to ensuring it meets

short or long-term contracts.

and innovative trailers nationwide. Through

and exceeds every customers’ rental

ATR has branches across the country and

its semi-trailer rental division, Advantage

expectations.

is poised to bolster fleets with quality road

Trailer Rental (ATR), the family owned and

As one of the largest providers of rental

transport options including skeletal trailers,

operated business can provide a variety of

trailers and transport equipment in

flat tops and drop decks, curtain-sided

solutions to accommodate short- and long-

Australia, ATR has everything a modern

trailers, dry freight and refrigerated vans.

ATR through Krueger Transport Equipment can even build to specific requirements for long term rentals. Configurations cover everything from single and B-double combinations to A-doubles. Rental options typically include skels, flat tops, dry and refrigerated vans and curtainsiders in flat and drop deck configurations ATR has access to a diverse selection of assets that can be adapted to satisfy transport operator requirements.

For quality assurance and peace of mind, all ATR equipment is supplied in excellent condition. Maintaining a solid reputation in the commercial road transport industry demands the use of the best transport equipment that Australia has available to hire. With ATR, fleet operators can

Advantage Trailer Rental Freezer Van.

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integrate trailers into existing fleets and

B-double-rated Straight Kurtainer trailer.

even colour-match to ensure a consistent

flexible custom options. This game changer

its national service and spare parts network.

brand image. Rent to buy is also a popular

allows businesses to specify precisely

ATR has access to emergency breakdown

consideration for growing businesses.

what they need in a trailer combination.

vehicles on standby as well as a dedicated

In line with its commitment to supplying

All available ATR trailers for hire can be

team of professionals to ensure minimal

the best trailers for hire in Australia, ATR

specified with the latest load restraint,

downtime and maximum profitability for

takes advantage of its association with

safety and high-performance technologies

fleet owners.

leading Australian trailer manufacturer,

from Krueger Transport Equipment

Krueger Transport Equipment, to deliver

including lighter-weight axle and

reliable, hard wearing and high productivity

suspension systems and other Performance-

trailers.

Based Standards (PBS) innovations.

In addition to boosting payload gains, ATR

Krueger Transport Equipment also

adds value to road transport fleets with its

complements ATR’s trailer support through

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

Krueger Heavy Duty Flat Top Drop Deck.

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AXLES & SUSPENSIONS

Staying ahead of the curve A CONSTANT DRIVE TO UPGRADE EQUIPMENT THAT DELIVERS RELIABILITY AND QUALITY WORK FOR CLIENTS LED GE HUGHES CONSTRUCTION TO INVEST IN NEW TRAILERS FOR ITS VARIOUS QUARRY APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ENTER SEVEN NEW QUAD DOGS, FIVEAXLE DOGS AND SEMI TIPPERS FEATURING SAF-HOLLAND AXLES – ALL BUILT FOR THOSE RUGGED QUARRY JOBS. Adelaide Hills-based GE Hughes

Scania trucks to its lineup, both of which are

company structure, allows more versatility

Construction has taken delivery of seven

pulling five-axle dogs featuring SAF-Holland

and consistent delivery of high-quality

out of its 11 new trailers made specifically

axles.

work for the clients.

for heavy materials hauling. Built by Bulk

GE Hughes is a family-run building company

Its current fleet includes 37 trucks in

Transport Equipment (BTE), the new quad

specialising in residential, commercial and

addition to various plant and equipment.

dog trailers, five-axle dog trailers and

civil works including, owner-designed new

GE Hughes has its fully-equipped

semi tippers are designed to withstand

homes, extensions and additions, residential

workshop run by a highly trained team

the rigours of quarry applications, tough

and commercial fit-outs, concrete works,

of diesel and auto-electrical mechanics, a

road conditions, and heavy-duty rock and

steel fabrication, wineries and cellar doors,

brake tester and a shaker.

materials transport.

and renewable civil works in wind, solar and

GE Hughes is currently installing a fully

The move comes on the back of GE Hughes’

batteries. GE Hughes has been operating

automated truck-wash onsite that will be

dedication to build on its reputation of

from a single site in Lobethal for almost 50

first-of-its-kind in the Adelaide Hills and

reliability and to ensure it exceeds its

years.

one of the only three in entire Adelaide.

The build quality and attention to detail matches our needs perfectly. The construction is robust and ideally suited for quarry work, with features such as Quicksilver body liners adding that resistance to internal abrasion.

Owing to its reputation for great service and quality equipment, GE Hughes has also been entrusted with managing leading building materials and aggregates supplier Holcim Australia’s statewide concrete plant replenishment.

GE Hughes’ upgraded fleet is all set to meet these increasing business demands.

customers’ expectations using state-of-

A key point of difference of the business is

The seven new trailers are working at 20

the-art equipment that offers safety and

its diversification that allows several trades

different quarries across South Australia

efficiency. To that effect, GE Hughes has also

to be managed in-house by its own team

carrying heavy bulk haulage materials.

recently added two twin steer bogey axle

and equipment. This, combined with the

“The new trailers are reliable, durable,

Quarry spec trailers fitted with SAF-Holland axles.

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Twin steer bogey axle trucks.

safe, and low-maintenance,” says GE Hughes Director, Duane Hughes.

“The build quality and attention to detail matches our needs perfectly. The construction is robust and ideally suited for quarry work, with features such as Quicksilver body liners adding that resistance to internal abrasion.”

The project brief for this order included adding features such as manual override for tarps, rock sheet panels that stop hard, sizeable loads affecting the sidewalls, floor liners, extra lighting, high tailgate lightning that creates extra visibility, and extended warranty on the axles.

GE Hughes turned to Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) a couple of years ago due

industry and is not just a salesman,” Duane

capable of meeting the build quality and

to durability issues with other equipment

says.

durability that Duane’s team was seeking.

suppliers.

BTE Director, Alan Griffiths, recommended

The project brief for this order included

“It is beneficial that we are dealing with

going with SAF-Holland axles for the new

adding features such as manual override

someone who has experience in the

trailers since SAF-Holland’s products are

for tarps, rock sheet panels that stop hard, sizeable loads affecting the sidewalls, floor

SAF-Holland axles complement tipper builds designed for bulk haulage.

liners, extra lighting, high tailgate lightning that creates extra visibility, and extended warranty on the axles.

Although GE Hughes’ professional relationship with SAF-Holland is relatively new, there is much optimism as the team is certainly happy so far. “The SAF-Holland braking technology compliments Scania’s hi-tech safety standards perfectly. This gives us confidence to exceed our customers’ needs on time, and safely.”

With seven already in use and four new trailers currently under construction, GE Hughes seems poised to attain its target of an upgraded fleet featuring advanced technology.

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

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Shock to the system ENVEERO IS AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SHOCK ABSORBER FLUID DESIGNED BY POWERDOWN WHICH HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS.

Powerdown’s Supershock with Enveero

on vehicle ride height indicator (only

inside is the perfect fit for environmentally

available on some applications); high tensile

conscious mechanics, owner drivers, fleets

strength; hydraulic stop / recoil cut off, to

and companies, who refuse to compromise

help increase longevity and reduce fatigue

on performance and reliability.

on the shock absorber; and DU bush in rod

Powerdown’s Supershock with Enveero

guide, which helps to reduce friction and

inside brings together years of experience

wear when side loading occurs.

in the design and development of shock

Powerdown’s Supershock with Enveero

absorbers specifically for Australia’s harsh

inside will go beyond helping operators and

operating conditions, with the added

fleets drive safer for longer, with benefits

advantage of the innovative technology,

for mechanics working with the product

Enveero.

as well. Many of the chemicals and oils

Supershock with Enveero inside has

that mechanics are exposed to every day

multiple features that set it apart in

are hazardous and can be dangerous if

the market, with: a large bore size, of

overexposure occurs – most commonly

45mm diameter; Enveero inside, which

through breathing fumes and or vapours,

is a synthesised, ultra-high performance,

or via direct contact with their skin. This

environmentally friendly shock absorber

is most likely occurring when worn truck

fluid designed and developed in Australia

parts are being replaced.

by Powerdown; low pressure gas to keep

The ingredients in Enveero are highly

the unit operating at lower temperatures;

biodegradable; measured by its ability

advanced low friction seals, to keep the

to decompose by naturally occurring

dust out, providing longer shock absorber

bacteria or other living organisms in the

life; increased body size for extra fluid

environment; the quicker it decomposes,

capacity to aid in cooling; an exclusive

the lower the environmental impact, resulting in less pollution. Testing has shown that Enveero reaches biodegradation greater than 60 per cent in 28 days. This

Supershock with Enveero inside will

environmentally friendly shock absorber

be available from Powerdown in

fluid will not only help to minimise the

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information visit www.powerdown.

on mechanics as well.

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Bringing excellence to the surface A&I COATINGS STARTED OUT AS A COATING APPLICATION BUSINESS BEFORE MAKING ITS FIRST BATCH OF PAINT IN 1989. SALES DIRECTOR, BEN GILLIES, DETAILS THE AUSTRALIAN OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS’ JOURNEY AND HOW IT CAME TO FORMULATE ITS OWN PROTECTIVE COATINGS. A&I Coatings began from humble

began searching for suitable resins,

manufacturers different requirements and

beginnings and had been contracting for

products and chemistry to help realise this

expectations. A&I coatings were able to

many years prior to the decision to start

dream and produce coatings that are 100

bring a totally customised solution to the

formulating its own coatings.

per cent Australian owned and developed.

table to meet all these demands and add

Ben Gillies – A&I Coatings Sales Director

“A&I Coatings has always seen protective

value in many ways to our customers.

– says that while there were excellent

coatings as a challenge and a privilege,

With years of experience in the coating

coatings on the market in the late 1970s

and none more challenging than what is

application side, we were developing our

and early 1980s, there was an untapped

required for trailers and truck bodies,” he

coatings with not only the finished result in

opportunity for ultra-durable long-life

says. “A&I Coatings formulated several

mind, but also the applicator. A&I Coatings

coatings as these were not available in

coatings that were specific to certain

versatile range of primers and topcoats

Australia at the time. So, the business

applications and uses, to meet each

complement each other and complement

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the projects where they are being applied.”

As for the most recent developments for

the roots of Vitrethane 645 going back

All A&I Coatings’ protective coatings are

the trailer and truck body industry, A&I

to the early 2000s, it was formulated

made locally at the busines’ manufacturing

Coatings has recently reformulated its

especially for the demanding and harsh

plant in New South Wales and undergo

Vitrephos 560 Zinc Phosphate Primer and

Australian environments. Available in a

continuous and rigorous testing regimes.

Vitrethane 645 Polyurethane Topcoat.

high build and high gloss finish, Vitrethane

“We have live labs in WA, VIC, QLD and

“The Vitrephos 560 primer is a versatile

645 cures with an aesthetically pleasing

NSW and third-party testing facilities in

primer that can be applied to both

appearance with a very smooth and

Dallas Texas, and UK where our coatings

aluminium and mild steel,” Ben says.

glossy finish and minimal sink back visible.

are tested and monitored for properties

“Vitrephos 560 is ideal for busy spray

Vitrethane 645 can also be used in wet-on-

such as corrosion resistance, weathering

booths where lead times are restricted.

wet applications with an excellent finished

performance, durability and application

Vitrephos 560 goes on exceptionally

result.”

performance,” Ben says. “A&I Coatings

smooth, covering the sandblasting profiles

A forward-thinking company, A&I Coatings

also have our own in-house laboratory

well. It also enhances the gloss level of

is always looking for ways to improve on

and testing facilities where our coatings

the finish topcoat through reducing the

what’s currently available in the market.

are developed and improved on. In the

amount of sink back in the finish coat and

Ben says: “A&I Coatings is a family of

laboratory we can conduct tests such as

can be used in any wet on wet applications

chemists, pioneering the way in coating

accelerated weathering and corrosion

with a Polyurethane topcoat. Vitrethane

technology and developments.

resistance, chemical resistance, impact and

645 is a high build polyurethane topcoat

abrasion resistance, adhesion tests and

with exceptional application properties

much more. A&I Coatings is certified to

and performance. An automotive grade

ISO9001 and is an APAS (Australia Paint

coating, Vitrethane 645 has excellent

Approval Scheme) approved manufacturing

colour and gloss retention and excellent

facility.”

resistance to chemicals and abrasion. With

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

TRAILER BUILDER MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Hooking up with the best BGC TRANSPORT IN PERTH OPERATES A LARGE FLEET OF ROADTRAIN COMBINATIONS, EACH FITTED WITH RINGFEDER COUPLINGS SUPPLIED

BY BPW TRANSPEC. HAVING TRIED OTHER BRANDS, THE COMPANY HAS FOUND RINGFEDER AIR RELEASE COUPLINGS TO BE THE MOST RELIABLE IN THE LONG RUN. It’s interesting the way certain brand names

including flat-tops, tippers and dry powder

“Our primary driver for moving away from

end up becoming the generic name for

cement tankers.

the manual release Ringfeders is to lower the

a product. Think Band-Aid and Hoover.

Most of the trailers are hitched together

incidence of driver injury leading to worker’s

Usually, it’s the most popular or widely used

as 27.5m pocket roadtrains which consist

compensation claims and lost work time,”

item in its field that receives the honour.

of a six-axle dog trailer connected via a

Darryl says.

This is certainly true of Ringfeder couplings,

Ringfeder to a tri-axle semi-trailer behind the

“Nowadays, the average age of our drivers

although the generic name has morphed

prime mover. With WA’s generous axle mass

is late 40s early 50s because younger people

slightly to ‘ringfeeder’, perhaps because

allowances this enables a gross combination

aren’t coming into the game as much as

it rolls off the tongue easier or maybe

mass (GCM) of 100 tonnes when an 8x4

they used to.

reflecting the fact that the ring of the trailer

prime mover is used.

“With the manual version, it only takes

or dolly drawbar feeds into the bellmouth of

BGC Transport services the vast construction

a pin that sticks temporarily because the

the coupling unit when hooking up.

industry in Perth and wider Western

combination is not on level ground for

Ringfeder’s bullet-proof reputation and

Australia. As such, the company carts a

you to have drivers yanking on the handle

subsequent elevation to generic name status

significant range of building materials such

trying to release it and potentially injuring

is well deserved as over the years it has

as bricks, blue metal, clay, sand and cement.

themselves.”

proven to be a robust and reliable solution

Speaking about the Ringfeder 303 AM/

Darryl goes on to explain that the beauty of

operating in a harsh environment where only

RL couplings that the company uses,

the air release Ringfeder is that the driver

the tough survive.

Darryl Powell, Workshop Manager at

can gently rock the truck back and forth if

This is precisely the reason why BGC

BGC Transport, says the air-operated pin

the pin doesn’t release straight away.

Transport has chosen to standardise on

retraction has been an important factor in

“Some of the sites where we load and

Ringfeder 303 AM/RL air release couplings

dramatically reducing work-related injuries

unload are not completely level so this

across its fleet of more than 500 trailers

among the drivers.

feature is a real asset to the drivers who may

BGC Transport pocket road train in Western Australia.

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Air operated Ringfeder reduces the risk of driver injury.

have to unhook their trailers five or six times

to raise the coupling pin. When the driver

likely to stay with you,” he says.

a day,” Darryl says – adding that the drivers

opens the tailgate to tip, the Ringfeder pin is

“That’s why we have been spending a lot

have found the system easy to learn how to

reset via the control box ready for hook up.

of money fitting air operated Ringfeders

use and say they wouldn’t want to go back

If the coupling pin doesn’t retract

and other automated systems such as tarps

to the manual release version.

immediately, the driver can slightly move the

across the entire fleet.”

Darryl says he likes the fact that the drivers

truck to release the tension and when the

need to alight from the cab and walk to the

right position is reached it will pop up and

back of the truck to operate the air release

the vehicle can then be driven forward and

Fast Fact

Ringfeder, which enables them to check

separated from the trailer.

Wanting to take care of its highly

what’s behind them and ensure everything

On the topic of durability, Darryl says he

valued drivers as best it can, BGC

is in order.

is very happy with the longevity of the

Transport is in the process of fitting

To open the Ringfeder 303 AM/RL unit

Ringfeder units in the BGC Transport fleet.

Ringfeder 303 AM/RL air release

for uncoupling, the operator first removes

“The Ringfeder coupling has been the brand

couplings across its large fleet of

the trailer air supply and electrical lines.

that on average lasts the longest across

multi-combination vehicles.

A control box situated near the coupling

the fleet and the main driver for us going

supplies air pressure with a force of 3kN

to the air release version was to ease the driver’s workload and reduce worker’s comp injuries,” Darryl says – adding that driver retention is another important factor.

“The better you have the trucks setup the more the drivers like them and are more

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

Control box mounted at rear of trailer allows easy access to release Ringfeder.

www.trailermag.com.au

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Be free from AC mains charging with REDARC REDARC HAS UNVEILED A RELIABLE SOLUTION FOR POWER TARP SYSTEMS WITH ITS LIGHT DUTY TRAILER DC BATTERY CHARGER. For truck drivers, a power tarp system is

drivers only doing short trips between

alternator to charge the auxiliary battery

one of the safest and most reliable ways to

deliveries and more stops, tarps are

whilst driving, so your battery is getting

cover a semi-trailer or rigid truck. Designed

needing to be opened and closed more

charged between uses as you move

to take the work out of manually winding

frequently and not given enough time to

between sites.

the tarp of the vehicle, they drastically

recharge in between uses.

Q: How does the BCDC1212T DC

reduce the risk of injury. REDARC Product Manager, Charles Nesbitt, details the ideal

Q:What solution has REDARC created

battery charger work?

solution for keeping power tarp auxiliary

to fix this issue?

A: Capable of charging lead acid, calcium

batteries charged throughout the day.

A: REDARC’s BCDC1212T light-duty DC

content, Gel, AGM and lithium (LiFePO4)

battery charger is the perfect solution,

batteries, it is perfect for any power tarp

Q: What problems are trailer operators

providing plenty of charge to ensure

system. At 24v voltage, the BCDC1212T

facing with powered tarp systems?

your tarp can be used all day. Designed

will boost current up to 20A maximum.

A: To keep the batteries charged and

as a 12-volt, 12-amp, input current-

With a unique charging profile for each

power tarp working, a battery charger is

limited DC to DC battery charger, the

battery type, it allows power tarp users

critical. Previously, the REDARC BCDC1206

BCDC1212T is perfect for getting your

to save time by powering the battery

was the only charging option. But with

trailer auxiliary batteries to 100 per cent

throughout the day and removing

only a 6-amp output, is a bit on the small

state of charge while you’re on the move.

dependence on AC mains charging.

size and can barely keep up the charge to

With enough charge to keep your power

Designed and built by REDARC to the

ensure the tarp can be opened and closed

tarp functioning all day, the BCDC1212T

highest quality, the BCDC1212T is

multiple times a day. With many truck

works by taking power from the vehicle’s

moisture, dust and mud resistant, and

Fast Fact The BCDC1212T from REDARC is the ideal battery charger for trailers such as dump trailers, boat trailers, car trailers, liftgate trucks and camper 12v + 24v INPUT

vans with electrical equipment and accessories (for example, hydraulic

12v OUTPUT

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REDARC Battery charger suited for trailer applications.

pumps, winches and fridges).

A three trailer charger set.

the most reliable battery charger of its

charged correctly, preserving battery health

trailer-dc-battery-charger, or contact

kind. Pre-wired with a customised wiring

and avoiding the hassle of running out of

harness, it has been designed to assist in

power during the day when power tarps

power@redarc.com.au or 1300REDARC to discuss your needs and secure a

smaller trailer mounted auxiliary battery

are used frequently.

field trial.

box installations. Supported with 23 amp fuse kits and a battery-to-fuse cable,

Q: Where can drivers find more

the BCDC1212T is designed for easy

product information?

installation.

A: For more information on the

By installing the BCDC1212T, drivers can

BCDC1212T light-duty DC battery charger,

be confident their trailer battery is being

visit www.redarc.com.au/12a-light-duty-

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

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

New Borcat to hit the roads, JOST like that A NEW 20M PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS (PBS) COMBINATION IS COMING ALONG AT BORCAT TRAILERS’ SYDNEY WORKSHOP. THE MULTIPURPOSE UNIT IS FITTED WITH JOST AND ROCKINGER TOW COUPLINGS – A TRUSTED NAME FOR BOTH BORCAT AND CAMSONS. Borcat Trailers is currently building a new

easier. The longer combinations can make

remaining 50 per cent of John’s shares

five-axle dog combination for Camsons.

getting in and out of sites very difficult. Plus,

becoming the sole owner of Borcat Trailers.

Based on Borcat’s Ultra Lite model, the

our Ultra Lite models always look good on

Paul is excited to see what that future

20m Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

the road.”

unfolds for the company.

combination will be driven by a Mercedes

Borcat Trailers has been in operation for over

Borcat Trailers supplies tipper truck and

Benz rigid six-wheeler. The unit is expected

60 years. It was founded by Angelo Borg

trailer combinations predominately to the

to run round the clock, six days a week.

and Paul Muscat in Sydney in the late 1950s.

quarry sector.

“Camsons is one of our long-time

After parting ways some years later, Angelo

“We have a large customer base that we

customers,” says Borcat Trailers Managing

ran Borcat on his own before selling the

service from our Wetherill Park site with

Director, Paul Gallagher. “Camsons are your

business in 2008 to Paul Gallagher and John

new builds and servicing,” Paul says. “We

one-stop shop for haulage needs, so they

Thompson. They continued to operate out of

also sell a range of spare parts on-site and

needed a combination that can do multiple

the original factory in Girraween for a while

through our website. We even receive

jobs with the same unit. They already have

before steady growth prompted them to

orders via our Facebook page. Over the

two other combinations like this and are

move to a bigger location in Wetherill Park.

years we have listened to our customers

clearly very happy with them which is why

Being closer to the M4 and M7 motorways,

to design the lightest trailer combination

they are adding a third unit to their fleet.

the new location provides better access to its

we could, offering light tare weight and

This PBS unit is a little less than 20m long

customers.

years of trouble-free operation. We use

which makes access into plants and sites

Earlier this year, Paul purchased the

only leading brands from OEMs when it

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Camsons now specify Rockinger tow couplings as standard.

Borcat delivers quality trailers thanks to suppliers like JOST.

comes to components, like the JOST and

relationship with JOST Australia has been

very professional and in our experience no

Rockinger couplings used in this build. JOST

going on for over 13 years. We have used

matter who the sales representative or area

out-preforms other couplings for service life,

a lot of JOST and Rockinger couplings in

manager is at any time, if there is an issue

which is the reason why Camsons specify it

our products since we bought the business.

they never back away from it, they get it

on all of their new builds.”

However, for Borcat, the relationship is as

fixed and get things back working again. We

The RO-500 Rockinger coupling on this unit

long as the business itself. Back in the day

are the same here at Borcat; our customers

is an air-assisted unit that Borcat has been

when semi-trailers were the flavour, Borcat

are everything to us, so in case of any issue

using for Camsons’ trailers for many years.

would use a lot of JOST landing legs and

we want to get them back on the road

“Camsons like how easy the unit is to service

we have only continued this tradition. In

ASAP.”

and these couplings offer them a better

fact, such is our trust in their products that

One of the other reasons Paul and his team

service life over other brands they have used

we sell a lot of JOST products over our

trust JOST is for its parts availability. “When

in the past,” Paul says. “My professional

spare parts counter. The team at JOST is

you think of ease of service and rebuilding or replacing parts, you want the OEM to have what you’re looking for and this is always the case with JOST,” he says. “Borcat prides its self on providing quality built product that gives operators years of trouble-free service.

That is what we want in our OEM suppliers, and that is why we use JOST products in our builds.”

Contact

JOST has the parts and the service to keep commercial vehicles on the move.

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

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Bulk haulage with a difference WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION, LUCIDITY AUSTRALIA IS A PREMIER MANUFACTURER OF SAFETY LIGHTING PRODUCTS, WIRE HARNESSES AND ELECTRONICS. ROBUK ENGINEERING RELIES ON THE COMPANY’S EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT TO DELIVER A VARIETY OF QUALITY PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS (PBS) TRAILERS. Based in Hemmant, in the Port of Brisbane,

and standard B-double configurations,” says

was a no brainer to get them on board from

Robuk Engineering designs, develops,

James of Robuk. “We have previously built

the very start,” he says.

manufactures and sells premium custom

aluminium and steel ‘mine spec’ side tippers

Robuk relies on Lucidity Australia for a

built aluminium and steel trailers for the

as well as moving floors.”

variety of products.

Australian bulk haulage market.

Robuk commenced operations in June 2020,

“Working with Lucidity, we are always

“Due to the fantastic grain season we’ve had

according to James, and has been working

bouncing ideas to one another coming up

in recent times, Robuk has been producing

with Lucidity Australia ever since.

with the safest and easiest options for our

low tare aluminium tippers with the majority

“Having previous experience with Lucidity,

customers,” James says. “With the OMP,

of our trailers being used in Performance-

we knew the product, experience, quality

Link and IDM series, we’re able to have an

Based Standards (PBS) A-double, AB-triple

and aftersales service we were getting, so it

electric loom kit with an easy ‘plug and

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play’ wiring system for our trailers. Fitted

as a standard on all our trailers.”

with Deutsch connections, all our lights on

The team at Robuk understand the value

the trailers are easy to set up and remove,

of investing in the latest technologies from

keeping valuable production times down.

Lucidity Australia.

We’ve been working with the Lucidity guys

“To continue to evolve, Robuk invests in

for a few years to implement a loom kit in

companies and materials that aim to be at

tippers, and we’re very excited to have this

the forefront of new technology and it’s great that Lucidity has the same mindset,” James says. “The knowledge of Lucidity’s Mat Jenkins is second to none, and he’s always just a phone call away for customer support.”

Earlier this year, Robuk exhibited at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show where it utilised much of Lucidity’s technology at the event.

Fast Fact

“The 2021 Brisbane Truck Show was

Lucidity Australia provides specialised

outstanding,” James says. “It was great

lighting, wiring and electronics

to see so many familiar faces in the

for trailer and commercial vehicle

industry and tell them our story, from our

manufacturers. It stands out in

humble beginnings in a small shed in rural

the market for its solutions-based

Queensland to where we are now. We had

approach and aftersales support –

a PBS A-double on our stand and had one

services it claims are unmatched by

of the bodies lifted. By doing this we offered

shelf-based commodity competitors.

the public a full tour of the Lucidity loom kit running through our chassis.”

Contact Lucidity Australia 37 Paraweena Drive Truganina VIC 3029 Ph: 03 9219 4074 Web: www.lucidityaustralia.com.au

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

A champion for tipper safety ABS TRAILQUIP PROVIDES THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY WITH A RANGE OF SPECIALISED TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPONENTS. IT HAS RECENTLY EXPANDED ITS PORTFOLIO TO INCLUDE A SAFETY STAND FOR TIPPER BODIES. Based in Rocklea, Queensland, ABS

and even has its own in-house quality

“Australia has the world’s harshest trucking

Trailquip serves as a wholesaler and retailer

control system and is certified to supply

environment, which assures our overseas

of trucking componentry as well as a

parts which conform to Australian Design

customers that our products are the

manufacturer of special application axles

Rules (ADR Specification).

toughest and will go the extra mile.”

and suspension systems. The business is a

“When dealing with us be assured we

It has always been the core values of

fully committed organisation when it comes

know and understand the industry having

the business owners at ABS Trailquip to

to quality, price, service and delivery. ABS

many years of experience,” says George

improve their product range – emphasising

Trailquip is a ISO 9001 certified company

Green, Managing Director of ABS Trailquip.

the benefits of using heavy vehicle equipment that is efficient and safe to use.

The latest product to join ABS Trailquip’s portfolio is a safety stand for tipper bodies.

“Users can place it between the raised tipper body and vehicle chassis to prevent the tipper body from unintentionally coming down and causing serious injury to people working on the vehicle,” George says. “Engineers and mechanics are always scrambling to get chokes to put in between a raised tipper body and vehicle chassis before working on it. This is a purpose built product for this application and it will give the people working on the vehicle a peace of mind knowing that a proper safety stand is in place to hold the tipper body. The tipper safety stand is 100 per cent made in Australia and has been tested to satisfy the relevant Australian Standards. The tipper

Fast Fact With more than 30 years of experience in the air brake business, ABS Trailquip Managing Director, George Green, strives to provide quality truck and trailer products. The business adds value to commercial vehicle builds with the parts its supplies while ensuring drivers are using equipment The latest tipper stand from ABS Trailquip.

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that champions optimal road safety.

Fast Fact ABS Trailquip offers the road transport industry a variety of truck and trailer parts including air brake valves and accessories, air brake fittings, air springs, axles, calipers, rotors, disc pads, converter dollys, LED lighting, rims and tyres, shock absorbers, suspensions, axles and more.

safety stand is adjustable to suit most tipper body beam sizes. It also has a safety chain attachment to prevent the stand from sliding out. As these units are made locally, stock availability is never an issue.”

Contact ABS Trailquip 1898 Ipswich Road Rocklea QLD 4106 Ph: 07 3274 6046 E: sales@abstrailquip.com Web: www.abstrailquip.com

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INDUSTRY ICON

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Striving for excellence WHILE NOT HAVING A FORMAL ENGINEERING BACKGROUND, KEN VORWERK LEARNED A LOT FROM HIS FATHER – A MECHANIC AND PLANT OPERATOR WHO HAD LIVED HIS WHOLE LIFE AROUND TRUCKS AND MACHINERY. HAVING TRANSPORTED LIVESTOCK FOR MANY YEARS, KEN CAME UP WITH SEVERAL DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE THE UTILISATION AND RELIABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT HE USED. Ken Vorwerk was born and raised at Mount Gambier and has remained living there ever since. In February 1979 he fulfilled his dream to become an owner driver when he and his wife Judy purchased a livestock carrying business.

In 1989, after buying a second-hand International T3070 tipper, Ken and his dad designed a quick release system to detach the tipper body and bolt on a turntable to pull a stock crate. This enabled Ken to use the same truck as a tipper doing local work as well as subcontracting for Belmonte Transport hauling sheep and cattle to AMH at Portland.

In addition, during the winter months, Ken worked as a tow operator for Associated Transport carting general freight.

In 1990 Ken replaced the T3070 with a Ford Louisville LNT after acquiring the contract for

Ken Vorwerk.

AMH and later transported Myora Farm pigs for the JH Ralph abattoir in Melbourne. The

Shanks stock crates.

serving committee member of the Livestock

LNT was eventually replaced by a newer LTS

“They were using roller bearings for the

Transporters Association of South Australia

Louisville and Ken maintains it was the best

and, in June 2008, was awarded Life

truck he owned.

slam-shut gates and they weren’t lasting very long so I spoke with father about using

After AMH closed, Ken continued to

nylon bushes instead of the steel bearings,”

Association.

transport Myora Farm pigs for 17 years until

Ken says.

Then in 2015, the ultimate industry accolade

he and Judy sold their business in 2013.

“He went home and turned some up on his

was bestowed upon Ken when he was

Ken also had a great run with Shanks stock

lathe and they worked brilliantly and lasted

awarded a place on the Shell Rimula Wall of

crates, having purchased three new units

much longer.”

Fame at the National Road Transport Museum

between 1996 and 2008. The last unit had

Ken says the next time the Shanks salesman

at Alice Springs.

a water tank and pump system supplying

visited he saw the nylon bushes and

irrigation nozzles along the middle of the

immediately rang the business’s owner Ron

trailer that sprayed a fine mist of water to

Shanks to tell him about it.

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keep the pigs cool during transit in the hot

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

summer months.

Ken jokingly adds that he and his dad didn’t receive any royalties from Shanks

Another of the modifications Ken made to his

for the invention.

honouring the unsung heroes of the

Shanks crates was so successful it ended up

Having an all-encompassing passion for

commercial road transport industry.

being incorporated into the builds of all new

the trucking industry, Ken was a long-

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Custom Made A STRONG REPUTATION AND A KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM HAVE FORMED THE PLATFORM FOR THE SUCCESS OF WALLACE INTERNATIONAL.

A T409SAR is loaded with containers by a Kenworth T409.

Wallace International has been providing

driver’ policy. This guideline also encourages

ignore the rules and occupy spaces that are

customs brokering and freight forwarding

the drivers to approach with pride, not just

entitled to a turning truck.

services including all aspects of international

the presentation of their vehicles, but also

Technology plays an important role in

freight and the associated landside logistics

their interaction professionally with clients

many aspects of the Wallace International

for 40 years and as the company has

and the public.

operations.

expanded so too has its in-house road

“We put Kenworth’s on because I like

“I’ve been in this for 52 years,” says Bob.

transport division.

longevity and reliability and Kenworth have

“I was at the start of automation with

The current business model had its origins

serviced us very well. I’m not sure if some of

Customs so that’s how old I am. I think the

back when containerisation began. Shipping

our drivers are married to the truck but they

best thing about technology is it’s actually

companies prefer not to handle traditional

certainly treat them that way, racing around

assisted us in a lot of ways. We can keep

cargo unless it’s in containers and this has

with the spray and wipe on the chrome, and

a better eye on the trucks, and that’s not

led to the industry developing specialised

the more chrome they have on them the

necessarily keeping an eye on the truck

road transport equipment including skels

more they’ll keep it up,” Bob says. “They

drivers, but it provides a better ability to

and sideloaders. Wallace International has

keep them immaculate and I’m very proud

move them around the place.”

four Hammar sideloaders located in Sydney.

of them for that.”

In recent years Wallace International has

The use of efficient sideloaders in Australia

Fleet Manager Gary Perry ensures it’s

expanded into the third party logistics

is in contrast to the situation in the US

not just the truck’s exteriors that receive

sector and provides warehousing and

where wharf carriers have multiple trailers

attention and has a strict servicing regime

distribution for clients who are importing

which are left for sometimes extended

that involves each truck receiving a service

or exporting including many food products.

periods of time at client’s premises.

every 10,000 kilometres. Container work

Because Wallace International has built a

At Wallace International it is its prime

is demanding on trucks as they are mostly

strong representation as a ‘one stop shop’

movers that capture attention because of

running close to their maximum allowable

it doesn’t perform 3PL work for any other

their striking liveries and bright polished

weight and are subjected to the strains of

metal components. Supported by Isuzu

starting and stopping often in heavy traffic.

brokers or forwarders.

As it stands, Wallace International moves

rigids, the mostly Kenworth fleet stands out

Kerbside cameras are fitted to each prime

truckloads of freight by road from Sydney

due to the always immaculate presentation

mover as a safety measure for operation in

to Brisbane for several of its importer

– one of the benefits of a ‘one truck-one

Sydney traffic where car drivers frequently

clients.

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INDUSTRY LEADER

Industry leader: Kim Kelly TR GROUP NATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER, KIM KELLY, DETAILS HER JOURNEY IN THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Q: What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

A: My Father had a transport company which lead him to opening a semi-trailer hire business. I finished school and completed a Business Degree at University with the intention of doing anything other than working within our family business. I was eventually drawn to the challenge of contributing to growing the largest semitrailer hire company in Victoria. I like to think we set the standard for quality and service within the hire industry.

As a young female in transport, I found I was having to work twice as hard to prove that I had the expertise to not only grow our business but to also offer advice to our customers on the best way to get the job done.

Q: What does a standard day for you look like?

A: My day normally starts with a few early phone calls from our New Zealand counterparts as they are two hours in front

Kim Kelly

of time. I then get my two kids ready for school and head to the office. I generally

Semi Skel Hire, in July 2019. TR Group has

because we are known as a male dominated

go to each department for a quick chat and

been incredibly supportive in allowing me

industry. It is rare to find women in top

catch up around any queries from the day

to achieve everything I had hoped to for

roles within organisations, not because of

prior.

the Business and more. Over the two years

lack of skill, but because of lack of women

Then as we know there are no two days

working for TR we have increased our rental

within the industry. These events make us

alike in the transport industry, so I work

fleet by close to 300 pieces of equipment,

feel empowered and motivated to continue

on answering emails and see what the day

added prime movers as a category and

achieving the best we possibly can.

brings. Having over 30 employees and a fleet

established new depots in Brisbane and

of close to 1,500 vehicles to rent and lease

Beresfield, this has been a dream of mine for

Q: How can people and companies in the

ensures there is never a dull moment.

many years.

transport industry better promote it as a

departments so have a great understanding

Q: What is the best thing about the

career choice for women?

A: The transport industry is not just about

of how everything fits together to make us

transport industry?

trucks and trailers. It is about comradery

one successful business.

A: Our industry is fast paced, challenging

and working together to achieve a

I head home to finish off any outstanding

and exciting with never a dull moment. It is

common goal. Every process in the industry

work and then my second shift as mum

also filled with humble, clever, hardworking

is highly reliant on everything falling into

begins!

people that truly love what they do.

place at the right time. If one piece of

Q: What has been a highlight for your

Q: What do female-driven events in

it can have an adverse effect on multiple

career so far?

commercial road transport mean to you?

companies as well as the customer receiving

A: TR Group purchasing our family Business,

A: Female driven events are important

the product at the end.

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Market Report: Japan EAST ASIA’S ISLAND COUNTRY, JAPAN, IS A LEADER IN THE AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES. WHILE IT IS CURRENTLY THE THIRD LARGEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD, IT FACES MANY CHALLENGES FROM DEALING WITH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC TO PERSEVERING WITH ABENOMICS.

In the months leading up to Tokyo 2020

Suga assumed office on 14 September

virtuous cycle from income to spending

Olympic Games mainstream media

2020, following Shinzo Abe’s resignation,

is expected to operate. Thereafter, as the

speculated on whether the already

and outlined a policy agenda to tackle the

impact subsides, the economy is projected

postponed international multi-sport event

pandemic and revitalise the economy.

to continue growing with the virtuous cycle

– which was shifted to 23 July to 8 August

The economic policies dubbed Abenomics,

intensifying. Given these factors, in the

2021 – would ultimately be cancelled due to

Abe’s namesake, would continue under

Bank’s April 2021 Outlook for Economic

an ongoing health crisis throughout Japan.

Suga’s premiership, ideally paving the way

Activity and Prices (Outlook Report), the

The country extended its coronavirus state

for an economic revival as well as a digital

forecasts of the majority of Policy Board

of emergency in the capital and other areas

transformation and review of the nation’s

members for the real [Gross Domestic

in response to hospitals overflowing with

supply chains.

Product – GDP] growth rate are in the range

Covid-19 cases.

This Abenomics model relies on stimulus

of 3.6 to 4.4 per cent, 2.1 to 2.5 per cent,

Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, said Osaka,

policies although the Covid-19 pandemic

and 1.2 to 1.5 per cent for fiscal 2021,

western Japan, was the hardest-hit area

has severely impacted progress here.

2022, and 2023, respectively.”

with medical systems overburdened.

Bank of Japan Member of the Policy Board,

The outlook for economic activity and

There is a plan, apparently, to prioritise

Suzuki Hitoshi, spoke at a meeting with

prices, however, remains unclear according

vaccinations for Japanese athletes however

local leaders in Yamaguchi via webcast on

to Hitoshi.

following news of new virus variants and

26 May 2021. He said Japan’s economy is

“In particular, the impact of Covid-19 on

the country’s slow vaccine rollout, there

likely to recover.

domestic and overseas economies continues

was a chorus of voices from the public,

“Although the level of economic activity,

to require close and careful monitoring. The

medical professionals and a sponsor from

mainly in the face-to-face services sector,

outlook is based on the assumption that

the Olympics calling for the event to be

is expected to be lower than that prior

the impact of Covid-19 will wane gradually

cancelled.

to the pandemic for the time being. That

and then almost subside in the middle of

Bureaucratic and planning errors have been

is, with the impact of Covid-19 waning

the projection period. However, the pace of

cited as factors in the vaccine delay.

gradually and the economy being supported

the vaccine rollout and the effectiveness of

At the time of writing, Japan had reported

by an increase in external demand,

the vaccines entail uncertainties, and thus

about 730,000 coronavirus cases and more

accommodative financial conditions, and

there is a risk that downward pressure on

than 12,700 fatalities.

the government’s economic measures, a

economic activity will increase.”

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