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Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation A next-gen laser technology project promises to bring Australia up to speed with other developed countries.

The Australian manufacturing and defence sectors are set to reap benefits of strides being made locally in highpowered laser technology advancement after a new federal government contract was announced.

The University of South Australia (UniSA) has been awarded a $1.8 million funding to help build sovereign manufacturing capability with the help of next-generation laser technology.

High-powered lasers are the preferred tools for the manufacturing sector as they can cut, shape and weld most industrial materials with high precision.

Their ability to manipulate and transform materials makes them ideal for the automotive, computer and clothing industries as they can create extremely fine features that are near impossible to make using traditional machining equipment.

UniSA Professor of Laser Engineering, David Lancaster, will lead the threeyear project, funded by the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), in collaboration with the University of Adelaide.

Professor Lancaster, who heads one of the country’s leading laser and photonics manufacturing research laboratories at

UniSA, will bring Australia up to speed with other developed nations. Highpowered lasers are increasingly being used in defence and manufacturing however the tech is relatively immature in Australia compared to other countries despite a long history of development here.

Australia has had to purchase this tech from other countries and that has been restrictive as most nations limit their laser exports.

Over the next three years, the Professor aims to build a new type of high-powered laser that combines multiple smaller lasers, fine tuning the manufacturing process so it is cheaper and more efficient. These miniature lasers would cost hundreds of dollars each as opposed to the millions a larger one would be worth.

UniSA’s Laser Physics and Photonics Devices Lab will manufacture the lasers and the University of Adelaide’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensors will develop the specialist laser glass.

Australia’s universities and defence sector, according to Professor Lancaster, need to be more closely integrated to build sovereign independence in laser technology.

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Industry News

The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

28 Economy The State Government of Victoria will action a three-pronged effort to tackle recommendations made from a recent Victorian ports system review.

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30 Refrigerated Transport Equipment International food supply company, JBS Foods Australia, has recently purchased a B-double set of Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers to safely transport its premium quality food products.

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

44 Container Transport Straddle carrier specialist, Mobicon Systems, offers a safer, more efficient and cost-effective way to move containers off delivery vehicles, without the need for a loading dock or side-loaders, through its market-leading mini-straddles.

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

66 Industry Icon Dr Hans Prem has developed novel engineering solutions to address complex problems.

68 Industry Leaders

Trailer Magazine speaks with Beti Ristevksa, Senior Customer Service Advisor at Scania’s Prestons facility in Sydney, to learn more about her journey in the road transport industry.

70 Fleet of the Month Peter Wadewitz is a special type of eco-entrepreneur who has built his business by regarding unwanted organic materials as a resource rather than waste.

72 World Map A distributed ledger technology company with an operational base in Nigeria and Sierra Leone has detailed its recent pursuits in Africa.

74 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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NEWS

Toll completes Global Express sale Transport and logistics company, Toll

transportation and logistics business with

said Allegro.

Group, has successfully divested its global

an unparalleled network across Australia

“Toll Global Express has a critical role to

express business unit.

and New Zealand. The company has a suite

play as an ecommerce enabler and through

“Toll is a simpler, more focused

of high quality assets and is either number

our transformation strategy we will ensure

business with enormous size, scale and

one or two in its core markets, which

the business is positioned to capture this

capabilities,” Toll said in a statement about

includes express parcel, freight delivery and

opportunity.”

beginning a new chapter in the company’s

domestic forwarding services in Australia,

Allegro has appointed Christine Holgate

long and proud history. “We’re well

and transport and contract logistics

as Group CEO. She is expected to lead

placed and ready to accelerate on our Asia

services in New Zealand.

the transformation of the business and

Pacific growth ambitions and deliver on

The company serves more than 36,000

has committed to a 100-day program

our purpose to move the businesses that move the world.”

customers, employs over 8,000 people

of meetings with customers, business

and generates more than $3 billion AUD in

partners and employees.

The sale was first announced in April and

annual revenue.

Allegro co-founder and Managing Director,

is the culmination of months of work

The surge in online transactions since

Adrian Loader, has been appointed Chair

according Allegro – a key component

the emergence of Covid-19, Allegro

of Toll Global Express.

of the transaction was the $500 million

said, points to the potential of Toll Global Express.

“Finally, we are very excited to formally

funding package Allegro secured to transform the business and separate it

“The continued growth in online

and we look forward to its successful

from Toll Holdings.

commerce relies on resilient logistics

transformation under Christine’s

Toll Global Express is a diversified

networks for delivery and fulfilment,”

leadership,” said Allegro.

Toll is poised for growth in the Asia Pacific region

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NEWS

Industry stalwart retires after 40 years with JLP Well known and respected industry

Fisher said he has strived to provide the

comprehensive understanding of all the

identity Lance Fisher is calling it a day after

company with the most efficient and

rules and regulations regarding compliance

rounding out his comprehensive career

productive fleet through fleet commonality

and the Heavy Vehicle National Law.”

with a four-decade stint as Fleet Manager

and careful management of every aspect of

Perkins also described Fisher as a true

with fuel haulage company John L Pierce

fleet operation.

gentleman.

(JLP) Transport in Sydney.

“When I first started it was a tough gig

“I’ve never seen him say a cross word to

After leaving school in the early 1970s,

because the company had a ‘liquorice

anyone and his generosity with his time

Fisher completed a light vehicle mechanical

allsorts’ fleet with nearly every truck brand

and the sharing of his knowledge with the

apprenticeship and then went on to

known to man,” he said. “There were

broader industry is a rarity these days and

complete a post-trade diesel mechanics

Kenworths, Bedfords, Leylands, Fodens,

should be applauded,” said Perkins.

course.

ERFs, Internationals, Diamond Reos,

Fisher said he will be leaving the John L

He then gained a position as a mechanic

Peterbilts – you name it.

Pierce fleet in capable hands, with one of

with Leyland Truck and Bus at Revesby

“Now we have relative commonality in

his former apprentices, Evan Jones, who

which he held for several years. At the

our fleet – it’s Kenworth, Mack and two

first started with the company fresh out of

time the company had the Australian army

Western Stars and the business is going like

school in 1989 stepping into his shoes.

contract, so Fisher worked on Land Rover

a house on fire, although it would be even

“Evan was with me for 10 years as

light commercials as well as Scammell and

better if we weren’t having to deal with

Workshop Foreman after finishing his time

Diamond Reo trucks.

COVID,” he said.

and left to work in his father’s trucking

In 1978 Lance took a job with Kenworth

National Bulk Tanker Association Executive

business,” Fisher said. “He then went on to

Trucks as a mechanic and soon became a

Director, Rob Perkins, described Lance

work for a truck dealership and as National

Leading Hand in the workshop. One of the

Fisher as one of the most knowledgeable

Fleet Manager for a large transport

clients he looked after while working there

people in the Australian bulk tanker

company.”

was David Pierce, Managing Director of

industry.

Fisher said Jones has been working with

John L Pierce Transport.

“Lance is a walking encyclopaedia in regard

him for the last seven weeks to ensure a

“In 1981, at 23 years of age, I found out

to fleet and tanker operation and he has

smooth passing of the baton.

that John L Pierce was looking for a Fleet

been instrumental in the elevation of John

As for the future, Fisher said he is looking

Manager so I applied and David Pierce gave

L Pierce to the extreme top echelon of bulk

forward to spending time travelling around

me the job, which is a role I have enjoyed

tanker operators in Australia,” said Perkins.

the country with his wife and also restoring

for the last 40 years,” said Fisher.

“This is largely due to Lance’s

some classic Holdens including his late

Speaking about his time at John L Pierce,

absolute obsession with detail and his

father’s 1975 V8 HJ One-Tonner.

Highway Upgrade through Esk

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Work is about to begin on a $5.5 million

Queensland Assistant Regional Roads

and improvements made to the Middle

upgrade to a one-kilometre section of the

Minister Bruce Saunders said the project

Street intersection, with the installation of a

Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk, known

contract had been awarded to Boral Pty Ltd

dedicated right-turn lane.

locally as Ipswich Street.

and crews were gearing up to start work.

Saunders said the upgrade would be

The works will improve the condition of the

“The Brisbane Valley Highway is a main

carried out using a combination of day and

highway between Gatton-Esk Road (Middle

connector linking the Warrego and

night works to reduce impacts for motorists

Street) and Richard and Barbour streets.

D’Aguilar highways, and Esk is a popular

and the community. “Works are expected

“Upgrading the main street in Esk will

destination for tourists,” he said. “More

to be completed before mid-2022, weather

ensure locals, freight operators and tourists

than 5,000 motorists who travel this

and construction conditions permitting,

enjoy a smoother, safer drive along this

section of the highway each day will

and we will provide regular updates to the

section of highway,” said Deputy Prime

benefit from smoother, safer driving

community,” he said.

Minister and Minister for Infrastructure,

conditions.”

The Australian Government has committed

Transport and Regional Development

As part of the project, the Brough Bridge

$4.4 million and the Queensland

Barnaby Joyce.

deck over Sandy Creek will be resurfaced,

Government $1.1 million.

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Qube surges forward despite COVID headwinds sustainability outcomes.

Effectively addressing ongoing operational and safety challenges stemming from Covid-19 and multiple lockdowns, as well as continued investment in complementary acquisitions, equipment, facilities and technology to support future earnings growth were other successful outcomes, the company reported.

Releasing the full year result, Qube’s Managing Director Paul Digney said he was

Qube’s outlook for the next financial year is positive.

delighted the company had delivered a very good financial performance in FY21 with

National transport and logistics

The result reportedly also benefitted from

record underlying earnings growth (NPATA).

conglomerate, Qube, has flagged its

capital expenditure undertaken in the current

“This strong result reconfirms Qube’s robust

Operating Division and Patrick, along with

and prior periods.

diversified logistics strategy as the driver of

lower net interest expenses, as key drivers

From 1 July 2020, the contributions from

earnings growth even during a pandemic,”

of substantial earnings growth during last

Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT) and

said Digney.

financial year.

Quattro have been reported in the Operating

“The second half of FY21 was particularly

According to a statement released by Qube,

robust as the economy recovered from the

the company achieved an underlying Net

Division whereas in prior years, they were reported in the Property Division.

Profit After Tax and Amortisation (NPATA) up

Patrick benefitted from growth in market

from a strong grain harvest. Despite the

31.7 per cent to $159.6 million and a full

volumes and increased landside and ancillary

recent resurgence in the virus, we believe the

year dividend up 15.4 per cent to 6.0 cents

charges, although was adversely impacted by

outlook for Qube in FY22 is positive.”

per share fully franked.

industrial action in the period.

Digney also paid tribute to former Managing

The company’s Operating Division

The company said strong financial

Director Maurice James who stepped down

experienced high volumes across most parts

performance with record underlying earnings

at the end of June.

of the business with container, grain, forestry,

were the result of growth across most of its

“This good result is a fitting finale

motor vehicles and bulk volumes particularly

key markets and leading market positions,

strong.

along with very pleasing safety, health and

to Maurice’s decade of leadership at Qube,” said Digney.

effects of Covid and Qube also benefitted

Charlesworth named as new CEO at Border Express Parcel express and logistics provider

global transport group TNT.

and knowledge will be paramount,” the

Border Express has appointed David

He also has extensive last mile express

Board said in a statement. “We would

Charlesworth as its CEO.

experience supported by operational and

like to take this opportunity to thank

Charlesworth is a highly experienced

asset utilisation in the transport sector.

Ozan Kara for stepping into the role in an

transport executive who joined Border

Announcing Charlesworth’s appointment

acting capacity over the past six months.

Express in April 2021 as Executive General

the Border Express board said it was

His efforts with the broader management

Manager – Projects and Transformation.

excited about the next phase of the

team have positioned the business

Charlesworth grew his extensive executive

company’s journey under his leadership.

strongly to take on the challenges of the

capabilities across transformation,

“Border Express will continue to make

2022 year.”

strategy, operations, and customer

positive changes in a dynamic market

Previous CEO Mostafa Kassaby left Border

experience during more than 17 years at

environment where transport experience

Express at the beginning of 2021.

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NEWS

WA to develop new road safety ratings tool A new tool to help inform decisions

Road safety continues to be a focus for government and industry

on infrastructure projects and prioritise investment is underway in Western Australia.

The Roadwise program has received a federal government funding grant to identify a suitable safety ratings tool that can evaluate the safety performance of Western Australia’s local roads network.

Founded in 1994, RoadWise works with WA Local Government Association’s

approach to road safety.

be working with WALGA and RoadWise

(WALGA) and the community to support the

The Centre will then develop a new tool that

on this important initiative to improve local

implementation of the road safety strategy

is simple and quick to apply so that all local

government road safety in WA.

for WA 2020-2030.

governments can benefit from road safety

“Local government roads comprise more than

The new tool, developed by researchers from

ratings, without requiring access to the

80 per cent of the road network in WA and

The University of Western Australia (UWA),

capability and resources that current tools

will be designed specifically to meet the

require.

incur nearly 60 per cent of the fatalities and serious injuries,” Meuleners said.

needs of local governments to assess the

Associate Professor Paul Roberts said the

“It is critical to develop tools that are

safety of local roads to reduce death and

practically applicable, with special attention

serious injuries.

team was looking forward to working with WALGA’s RoadWise to improve the safety of

The Safety Ratings for Local Roads

local roads.

often faced by local governments.”

project will help inform decisions on

“Implementing a safety rating tool will

WALGA President and Mayor of the City

the WA’s infrastructure projects and prioritise investment.

provide local governments with high level

of Wanneroo Tracey Roberts said the new

information about their road network

project would provide an evidence base

UWA’s Western Australian Centre for Road

and support strategic decision-making to

for assessing the safety of local roads and

Safety Research will review existing road

improve the safety performance of their road

support local governments to prioritise

safety ratings tools in consultation with

network,” he said.

infrastructure projects which had the largest

local governments and other stakeholders

Professor Lynn Meuleners, Director of the

impact on reducing death and serious injuries.

to establish the key criteria for a local

Western Australian Centre for Road Safety

government road safety rating tool in a new

Research, said the Centre was delighted to

The project will run over three years with completion in mid-2023.

to the resourcing and capability constraints

Feds loan $13.5M for NT food security The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility

“The funds will help the Arnhem Land

operations.”

(NAIF) will provide a $13.5 million loan to

Progress Aboriginal Corporation build a

Chris Wade, CEO of the NAIF, said the loan

redevelop a food storage and warehouse

state-of-the-art ammonia-based refrigeration

is the first provided by NAIF directly to an

facility in Alice Springs.

facility and improve the existing warehouse

Indigenous Corporation.

The facility services over 100 local stores

to meet future demands around food

“We are delighted to support the Arnhem

covering an area of 1.4 million square

distribution,” said Littleproud.

Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation with

kilometres.

“The location of this new facility in Alice

this loan,” he said.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern

Springs will mean fresh food and essential

“This investment is part of the government’s

Australia, David Littleproud, said the project

goods will be closer to the communities that

$5 billion loan facility for infrastructure

will improve food security for remote and

need them.

projects across northern Australia and takes

regional Indigenous communities in Central

“This project will also support 60 new jobs

the total amount committed by NAIF to date

Australia.

during construction and 20 roles during

to $3.1 billion.”

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NEWS

JAC Civil unveils new 4×4 rear-steer deck widener unit A new trailer for JAC Civil

Southeast Queensland company, JAC Civil,

air operated auto chain tensioning system

being done on regional bitumen and dirt

has taken delivery of its third Drake trailer –

and a low-profile gooseneck.

roads, it had to be another Drake.”

a 4×4 rear-steer deck widener – to replace

There are also additional load lashing

In front of the Drake trailer is a cherished

an older Drake unit.

points throughout, and chain and

2007 model Mack Super-Liner that is

The new Drake trailer joins a Drake tri-axle

dog storage compartments within the

proudly operated by long-time employee,

deck widener that handles the lighter

gooseneck.

Chris Bertram.

work, with the new unit shifting the

Other features include a polished

Powered by a C15 Caterpillar engine

company’s larger plant equipment which

aluminium water tank, strategically

producing 550hp and 1,850lb/ft of torque,

includes excavators, dozers, graders and

located grab handles and steps to assist

it is ideally specified for float duties with a

crushing equipment.

in safe personnel access to the deck, twin

Based in Maryborough, JAC Civil also does

toolboxes in the drop section at the front

120-tonne Gross Combination Mass (GCM) rating, Six-Rod suspension, an 18-speed

some contract haulage for other local

of the chassis and a heavy-duty winch

manual transmission and 4.89:1 diffs.

companies and has completed civil projects

mounted on the gooseneck.

The company also has two earlier model

in a large area of Queensland including

According to JAC Civil Operations

Super-Liners – a 1984 Series I and a 1988

Rockhampton in the north, Dirranbandi in

Manager, Clint Grohn, The Drake Group’s

Series II, both of which feature the mighty

the south and Roma in the Maranoa region

proven reputation for producing high

Mack V8 engine with respective ratings of

in the centre of the state.

quality trailers that go the distance was

400 and 500hp.

JAC Civil’s customers include large

what attracted them to the brand.

Other prime movers in the fleet include

corporates like Queensland Rail, Ergon,

“Anyone you talk to who owns Drake

Kenworths, Macks and Western Stars,

and Roadtek, as well as local and

trailers will tell you they are not the

while at the lighter end are a mix of Mack,

regional councils, developers and private

cheapest but that you get what you pay

Kenworth and Isuzu body trucks.

landowners requiring dozing, clearing and

for – and that is a strong and well-built

“We have had a really good run out

crushing on their properties.

trailer that will last a long time under harsh

of all our trucks, and with the smaller

The new Drake trailer has extra-long ramps

conditions,” said Grohn.

for a safer loading angle complete with an

“And with a high percentage of our travel

trucks the Isuzus are particularly bulletproof,” said Grohn.

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NEWS

New milestone for Joy Baluch AM Bridge project The first bridge beams have been installed

is building what matters for regional South

infrastructure South Australians need and

over the water of the Upper Spencer Gulf as

Australia.

deserve is funded and delivered,” said Joyce.

part of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication

“The installation of the very first bridge

“This is another example of the Federal

project in Port Augusta.

beam over the Upper Spencer Gulf is

Liberal and Nationals Government’s record

The $200 million project aims to improve

particularly significant, as we can see this

$110 billion infrastructure investment plan

road connectivity and efficiency for all

crucial new structure coming to life,”

in action, helping to connect communities

users of the key National Land Transport Network road link.

Wingard said.

and improve safety, while creating jobs and

“Once the bridge beams have been installed,

supporting our economic recovery.”

The project is considered a major one for

we will begin to see the construction of the

SA Premier Steven Marshall said the latest

Port Augusta and the region and will provide

bridge deck, which will be another important

developments marked an important

a vital safety valve connecting the east and

development.

milestone for the project, which is

the west of the city.

“Ultimately, projects like this will not only

supporting 114 jobs per year during

Once complete, the new Joy Baluch AM

improve the efficiency of our road network,

construction.

Bridge will improve movement of freight

but also help to make our country roads

“The project underscores the Federal and

vehicles in regional South Australia,

safer and save lives.”

State governments’ commitment to investing

providing access across the Spencer Gulf,

The Joy Baluch AM Bridge Project is jointly

in regional South Australia,” said Marshall.

and also improve road connection to the

funded by the Australian Government

“We’re thrilled by the work that has been

Eyre Peninsula, northern SA and beyond.

committing $160 million and the South

completed so far as part of this hugely

Work to install all bridge beams across land

Australian Government $40 million.

important project, which will improve road

is almost complete, and the installation of

Deputy PM and Minister for Infrastructure,

safety, freight connectivity and the resilience

the first bridge beams over the gulf brings

Transport and Regional Development

of this road link.

the project one step closer to improving

Barnaby Joyce said the project is another

“The Morrison and Marshall governments

road safety and efficiency for all users of this road network.

example of Federal Member for Grey Rowan

understand the importance of the Joy Baluch

Ramsey’s determination to deliver for people

AM Bridge as a vital link in the National

South Australian Minister for Infrastructure

of the Port Augusta region.

Land Transport Network and this project will

and Transport Corey Wingard said the latest

“By investing in projects such as this, the

ensure a safer passage for all commuter,

project milestones showed the government

Federal Government is making sure the

commercial and freight vehicles.”

ACFS Port Logistics expands intermodal footprint Container logistics operator, ACFS Port

Botany, Enfield (30km from the Port) and

warehousing footprint planned for the

Logistics, has expanded its NSW intermodal

the iconic St Marys (60km from the Port)

site beyond the initial lease area. This will

container yard by 2,000 TEU.

complimenting the three outer western

complement the ACFS Intermodal at St

The expansion was made possible via a

Sydney ACFS 3PL Warehouse,” ACFS Port

Marys (100,000sqm stage 1) which will focus

leasehold agreement with Space Urban for

Logistics said in a statement.

on the North West of Sydney.”

the Glenlee Intermodal site in South West

“Ideally located in the Southwest of Sydney,

Earlier this year, ACFS Port Logistics acquired

Sydney (62km from the Port).

the new intermodal facility will service the

IPS Logistics Group’s (IPS) Port of Brisbane

Effective Friday 3 September 2021, ACFS

industrial precincts such as Ingleburn, Minto,

operation. Since 1997, IPS has grown its

Port Logistics took possession of the property

Prestons, Hoxton Park and the upcoming

footprint at the Port of Brisbane to 54,000

and commenced operation.

Badgerys Creek region.

square metres of warehousing and 16,000

“This exciting strategic development delivers

“It will also have a very strong focus as a

square metres of container-rated hardstand.

the final piece of the ACFS Zone strategy

regional export hub, providing logistical

ACFS is securing long term assets in high

in Sydney Metro, with Facilities at Port

solutions for exporters with a large

volume import and export hubs.

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Healthy Heads launches mobile app A mobile app created to promote better

as a self-check-in quiz to help increase

that allows users to rate facilities including

access to mental health and physical

self-awareness; access to resources to

highway rest stops.”

wellbeing support across the Australian

create greater resilience; tools to help

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the app

supply-chain workforce has been

better managing day-to-day life; access to

could not have come at a more critical time

launched by Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS).

urgent support services.

for the heavy vehicle industry.

“Through focus groups and user testing,

“The Healthy Heads App is another step in

Australia’s peak body for mental health

with representatives from across the

the right direction to support the mental

and wellbeing in the road transport,

sector, we found a demand for easy to

health and physical wellbeing of everyone

warehousing and logistics sector has taken

access, relevant information, particularly

in the industry, particularly as we navigate

a step toward improving access to mental

relating to starting a conversation and

through the current challenges,” he said.

health and physical wellbeing support for

improving diet and physical wellbeing,”

“I congratulate HHTS on the delivery

workers, with the launch of the Healthy

said HHTS CEO Naomi Frauenfelder.

of the App and encourage everyone in

Heads App.

“The App has a strong linkage to our

the industry to download it and use it

In recognising that nearly 95 per cent of all

regularly,” Petroccitto said.

road freight operators are small businesses

recently launched National Mental Health and Wellbeing Roadmap, reinforcing

HHTS, with the support of the National

the steps that can be taken to address

one another and look out for those who

Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), has

some of the key industry mental health

may be doing it tough — that’s what our

developed an app that aims to improve

risk factors,” she said.

industry has always done, and that’s what

ease of access to information, tools and

“We are excited to provide the industry

we’ll continue to do.”

support when it comes to individual

with this tool, but more importantly, will

The Healthy Heads App is freely available

mental health and physical wellbeing.

continue to build out additional capabilities

to download today through the Apple App

In its first phase of development, the

within the App over the coming months.

Healthy Heads App includes features such

With a strong focus towards a function

Store (for iPhone) and Google Playstore (for Android).

“Together, we’ll continue to support

Study overlooks wharf carriers again Landside road transport operators that

containers in and out of the port.

road transport operators. Under the current

have experienced exorbitant stevedore

“Whilst it was encouraging to see growth of

system, it is almost impossible to improve

infrastructure surcharge increases and

20-foot (TEU) containers through the port

utilisation percentages of the port by road

funded the capital costs of increased freight

over the last decade, a 40 per cent increase

operators.”

volumes have been overlooked in the Port of

in freight volumes to three million TEU, and

Anderson said the report also did not

Melbourne’s 2021 Container Logistics Supply

growth in the take-up of larger Super B and

acknowledge the mismatch between the

Chain Study (CLCS).

A Doubles in the ground-based supply chain

24/7 operating hours at the port with the

The report maps out Port of Melbourne

fleet, wharf carriers have again been placed

significantly shorter container park trading

(PoM) container movements and helps to

at the bottom of the process with many

hours.

explain trends in imports, exports and growth

issues overlooked and not discussed in the

“Empty container parks are usually only open

areas, and to inform transport planning,

report,” said VTA CEO Peter Anderson.

during a ten-hour day Monday to Friday, with

land use planning and community amenity

“Vehicle utilisation through the stevedores

customers usually cutting off dispatch and

considerations.While it contains significant

is poor, and with a 50 per cent or less

receival by 3.00pm Monday to Friday. While

and irrefutable detail, data and commentary,

utilisation factor there are added trips with

the port requires operators to use the three-

the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is

containers being made within the port

day collection window and at call receival

concerned with what the report does not

precinct and related areas. The barriers to

process from the stevedores and shipping

say with respect to the road-based supply

more balanced loading sit with the stevedores

companies, the ability to match the processes

chain whose operators transport the bulk of

and the shipping companies, and not the

efficiently is quickly overlooked.”

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ATA announces new CEO The Australian Trucking Association has

responsible for Australia’s first national

looked forward to working with Deegan

appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.

transport plan and first national freight

to continue to support the delivery of a

The industry body welcomed industry

strategy,” said ATA Chair David Smith.

modern heavy vehicle reform agenda.

veteran Michael Deegan as its new CEO.

“The ATA board believes Michael is the

“Michael has decades of experience

The heavily credentialed Deegan has been

leader we need to push ahead with the

across infrastructure and transport

involved in road freight transport policy for

extensive work the ATA and its members

in Australia and has delivered many

more than 20 years.

have done on our strategic plan,” he said.

His previous senior roles include Chair

As CEO, Mr Deegan will work with

positive and practical outcomes for industry,” Petroccitto said.

of the National Transport Commission,

ATA members to refine and implement

“He joins the ATA at a pivotal time, as we

National Infrastructure Coordinator at

the plan, as well as improving member

work towards delivering a forward-looking

Infrastructure Australia and CEO of the

heavy vehicle law to support improved

South Australian Department of Planning,

engagement and leading strategic lobbying activities.

Transport and Infrastructure.

“Michael will lead and implement our

“I look forward to working alongside

Deegan’s involvement with trucking

strategic direction and the projects

Michael, ATA Chairman David Smith and

began working in the mines driving heavy

we deliver, from the ATA’s role in the

the ATA staff to ensure we deliver the best

vehicles and has evolved to include an

industry’s COVID-19 response through

outcomes for the hundreds of thousands

instrumental role in the establishment

to infrastructure and productivity priorities,” Smith said.

of workers that keep Australia moving

of PBS and vast experience with heavy vehicle charging policy.

safety and enhanced productivity.

every day.”

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Petroccitto also thanked interim CEO Bill

“Michael is an expert at developing

welcomed the appointment.

McKinley for his dedication and ongoing

and implementing visionary strategies,

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the NHVR

engagement over the past few months.

EBS

NEWS

K&S smashes profit margin “The New Zealand business produced a strong result, with the domestic economy proving to be resilient throughout the year.

It continues to realise growth through the provision of its integrated and value adding service offering, with several key customer contracts extended or renewed in the course of the year.

“The fuel trading business has again provided sound financial results, despite reduced demand for fuel in FY2021 consequent to COVID-19. The fuel retailing and wholesaling markets remain dynamic and continue to exhibit high levels of competition. An expansion of our K&S hits the road.

network and the completion of several key projects to enhance our retail offering are

Transport and logistics company, K&S

year. Operating cash flow included

currently being progressed.

Corporation, has announced its full year

benefits derived through continued and

“The implementation of cost reduction

results for 2021.

improved working capital management and

strategies continued across the business,

Statutory profit before tax was $27.5

JobKeeper subsidies.

contributing strongly to improved

million for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Safety remains a key focus for the group –

underlying profit. In particular, the Group

The result is 72.8 per cent higher than the

lost time injury rate reduced from 6.6 at the

has maintained its focus on operational

prior corresponding period.

end FY2020 to 4.9.

efficiencies, supplier renegotiations,

Statutory profit after tax was $18.1 million,

“Managing Covid-19 required considerable

cessation of underperforming activities,

62.9 per cent higher than the previous year

resourcing,” K&S said in an ASX

and the rationalisation and replacement of

statutory profit after tax of $11.1 million.

announcement.

specific fleet assets that reduced operating

Included in the group’s statutory result

“Our key priority was, and remains, the

costs. Ongoing cost reductions are expected

for FY2021 was $16.2 million (before tax)

safety and welfare of

to continue to be accretive in FY2022,

attributable to the JobKeeper subsidy,

our employees and their families. Cognisant

although these may be offset by possible

which was received in the September

of the Group’s large and mobile workforce,

Covid-19 related impacts.”

2020 quarter. The group’s statutory result

which provides services to a substantial

Improved trading performance, JobKeeper

also included $6.0 million of one-off costs

number of customer sites, it is pleasing that

subsidies and increased property valuations

treated as significant items. These largely

to date the group has had nil employee

have contributed to a strengthened balance

relate to the impairment of the carrying

Covid-19 cases.

sheet for K&S in FY2021.

value of buildings and land totalling $4.7

“Our employees’ proactive engagement

The group’s debt profile carries long

million and $0.9 million in miscellaneous

and support underpinning this outcome has

maturities and the gearing ratio (excluding

restructuring costs mainly associated with

been excellent. Following strong FY2020

lease liabilities) reduced to 9.0 per cent at

the exiting of the Hyde Park Tank business.

improvements, the Australian transport

30 June 2021, compared to 22.5 per cent

After adjusting for the above significant

segment continued to realise further

in the prior year. Net debt reduced to $26.6

items including government wage subsidies,

consolidation improvements to the majority

million, the lowest since 2003.

the current year underlying profit before

of its operating divisions. The reduction

During the course of the year, the group

tax was $17.1 million, an increase of 44.4

of $1.1 million in depreciation expenses

acquired fixed assets totalling $35.1 million,

per cent to the prior corresponding period.

as a result of the change to the Group’s

compared to $20.6 million in the prior year,

The underlying profit after tax was $11.9

depreciation policy more than offset the

continuing the investment in a modern

million, an increase of $3.7 million to the

reduced contribution by our aviation

operating fleet.

prior corresponding period.

refuelling business, Aero Refuellers. Full

Based upon independent valuations, the

Operating revenues decreased by 12.9 per

year revenue declined due to a combination

group increased the carrying value of its

cent to $688.5 million.

of the cessation of contracts, exiting

freehold property portfolio by $27.6 million.

Operating cash flow was $75.5 million,

of underperforming business units and

This portfolio includes industrial assets not

9.2 per cent lower than for the previous

Covid-19 related reduced customer activity.

adversely impacted by Covid-19.

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Krueger announces leadership change Trailer manufacturer, Krueger Transport Equipment, has announced a recent

trailer builder’s manufacturing process and systems.

change to its business.

“David’s knowledge of the Krueger product

After 17 years of being part of the National

from a customer point of view and his

Service division, David Grant, Manager of

strong commitment to the company and its

National Service, has been promoted to the

values makes David an ideal candidate for

role of General Manager – Manufacturing,

the role, as does his ongoing commitment

effective 13 September 2021.

to safety,” said Krueger Transport

He will be heading up the Krueger

Equipment CEO, Kevin Dennis.

manufacturing plant in Truganina, Victoria.

“In his new role, David will continue

Grant was hired in 2005 as a Service

to focus on driving efficiencies and

Manager at Krueger’s Laverton site. In

improvements into the manufacturing

2020, he was promoted to lead the

process and building on the platform we

National Service division.

currently have in place.

Krueger management said in this time

“For the last year David has been

Grant has shown exemplary leadership

responsible for the manufacture of

with the National Service team and has

our newly launched Dry Van range at our Laverton site.”

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Vale Senator Alex Gallacher

Alex Gallacher

In a statement issued overnight, TWUSuper

and logistics, but extended to all aspects

called Gallacher a voice in the Senate for the transport Industry, for safety, and

of transport and involvement in many issues including road safety and saving lives.

countless other issues serving the Australian

He brought a sharp mind, a no-nonsense

community.

attitude and sense of responsibility to the

“We hope that some of what he took to the

Senate and to the TWUSUPER Board where

Senate was honed during his time serving

he served from 1996 according to the

on our Board and the various Committees,”

TWUSUPER statement.

TWUSUPER said.

Current Chair of the TWUSUPER Investment

Gallacher was also chair of the Investment

Committee Paul Ryan, served with Gallacher

Committee where he established protocols

said he was respected by fellow TWUSUPER

and culture which are still followed today

Board members from both the TWU and

according to the Victorian Transport

those representing transport businesses.

Association.

“His ability to ‘cut through’ complex

Industry this week has mourned the loss of

“Alex had the skill to solve complex problems

investment issues with common sense made

Senator Alex Gallacher.

by using common sense and the wisdom

it much easier for the Board to make crucial

Gallacher, who passed away after a two year

gained over many years of listening to people

investment decisions with members’ interests

battle with lung cancer, was described as ‘a

to people from all walks of life,” said VTA

at the heart of their decision-making,” said

transport man to the bootstraps’.

CEO Peter Anderson.

Ryan.

Having worked as a truck driver, labourer

“He possessed an uncanny ability to separate

“I recall several occasions when serving on

and airline ramp operator before joining the

fact from fiction. The VTA was fortunate

the Investment Committee, where a slick

Transport Workers’ Union in 1988, Gallacher

to work with Alex in his various transport

sales presentation by a fund manager selling

became the Branch Secretary of South

industry representative roles, developing a

their wares would be pulled apart by Alex. He

Australia in 1996 before being elected to

respect for his genuine interest in advocating

didn’t suffer fools and could quickly separate

the Senate of Australian Parliament in 2010,

for the prosperity of the industry and its

fact from fiction.”

where he served until his recent passing 30

workers,” he said.

Sentiments that are echoed by Frank Sandy,

August 2021.

“We extend our sincere sympathies to his

TWUSUPER CEO, who remembers Gallacher

In the Senate he was a staunch advocate

wife Paola, his four adult children, and his

as a gifted intellect and persuasive speaker.

for road safety, also chairing several

many friends and colleagues.”

“At TWUSUPER, we were fortunate to

parliamentary committees, including on

TWUSUPER said Gallacher knew what it

have Alex Gallacher as a long-serving Board

foreign affairs, trade and economics.

felt like to work, earn a living and to be

member where Alex’s views and insights

As a director of industry fund TWUSUPER,

embedded in the transport industry — an

brought clarity to issues and always with a

Alex advocated for the financial interests of

industry he cared so much about.

transport workers in retirement.

That care went beyond just trucking

strong sense of service. He was a man of deep intelligence, passion and care,” he said.

Compliance changes in VIC Smedley’s Engineers, a leading

by law, be equipped with a Smart On-

whether operators of HPFV choose to use

Performance-Based Standards assessment

Board Mass (OBM) measurement system

IAP or TMA to meet the new regulation,

firm, has announced the pending

integrated with the vehicle’s telematics.

it is all about the electronic data that is

introduction of new onboard mass

Victoria joins New South Wales in

collected from vehicles and shared with

measuring regulations for the state of

instituting this regulation, which requires

the Transport Agencies.

Victoria.

the Smart OBM system to be linked to

“The IAP is an application of the National

From 1 November 2021, all High

either the Intelligent Access Programme

Telematics Framework and allows transport

Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV) and

(IAP), Telematics Monitoring Application

operators to gain greater access to the

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

(TMA) or Road Infrastructure Management

road network with increased payloads in

combinations greater than 68.5 tonnes

(RIM) program.

return for monitoring compliance with

Gross Combination Mass (GCM), or longer

According to Smedley’s Engineers

specific access conditions via approved

than 26m, that are used in Victoria must,

Managing Director, Robert Smedley,

telematics,” said Smedley.

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Road transport champions honoured in hall of fame Viva Energy Australia has welcomed more

Australia’s trucking heroes for their

be partnering again this year to celebrate

than 70 new inductees into the Shell

lifelong commitment to the road

Australia’s transport community and

Rimula National Road Transport Wall of

transport community.

Fame which recognises the achievements

“The road transport community is

recognising influential members of the industry.

of the road transport community across Australia.

an incredibly important part of our

“We are excited to acknowledge

country, as we have seen during the

such an important community and

After a year’s absence, the 2021

pandemic,” said Nick Lubransky,

recognising those individuals that have

National Road Transport Hall of

Marketing Manager Transport Lubricants,

shown a lifelong commitment to the

Fame Reunion marked a return of

Viva Energy Australia (the Shell brand

transport industry. Congratulations to all

the annual event to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of

licensee in Australia).

inductees, and to Ross Fraser, who was

“Viva Energy is proud to be able to

recognised as an icon of Australia’s road

individuals within Australia’s transport

transport community this year,” said

industry.

continue supporting the individuals in this community through our

Held on Saturday 28 August at the

partnership with the Shell Rimula Wall

“For 20 years, Shell Rimula and the Road

Road Transport Hall of Fame in Alice

of Fame.”

Springs, the rebadged reunion now

The Road Transport Hall of Fame is

Transport Hall of Fame has supported this special occasion, and we are thrilled to

known as The Australian Festival

celebrating its 20th year of Wall of Fame

continue this partnership and welcome all

of Transport, celebrated over 70 of

inductions, and Shell Rimula is proud to

2021 inductees.”

Lubransky.

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AusPost reports FY2021 results Australia Post breaks a record and commits to the ongoing carriage of perishable goods.

Group revenue, driven by e-commerce demand, was $8.27 billion, up 10.3 per cent.

Group profit before tax $100.7 million, up 87.7 per cent from $53.6 million.

The national courier invested $450 million including network upgrades, expansion, fleet and an enterprise agreement to provide workforce security for the next three years.

Australia Post continues to grow profitably with a $47.1 million increase in profit before tax despite managing through

Australia Post now runs a large battery electric vehicle fleet.

disruptions to network operations, additional resources to support lockdowns,

result, as did the temporary regulatory

with key industry bodies and experts,

processing unprecedented parcel volumes

changes which allowed us to meet the

and Australia Post will update relevant

and significantly reduced transport capacity.

regulators of the outcomes.

The overall result was however tempered

significant parcel demand and ongoing mail delivery.

by the continued decline in addressed letter

“Our Post Office Network performed

meet growing consumer demands for home

volumes – down 11.6 per cent – leading to

strongly, and despite challenging times,

delivered food and groceries, and Australia

a fall in letters revenue of $202 million.

we kept 99 per cent of our post offices

Post remains fully committed to supporting

The business remained vigilant in reducing

open, allowing people to access important

both our customers and consumers with

costs where possible, with head office

services, including Bank@Post – where we

the ongoing carriage of food through our

support costs down by $16.8 million (1.5

also signed landmark extensions with CBA

network,” said Boys.

per cent) year on year.

and NAB for a further ten years.

“We recognise and apologise for the

Australia Post Acting Group Chief Executive

“We have accelerated our investment

uncertainty felt by some customers as this

Office and Managing Director Rodney

program with $450 million invested last

review took place. The transportation of

Boys said the result highlighted the crucial

year in our delivery network, including in

food in Australia is complex and highly-

role Australia Post has played during a

processing facilities, our last mile delivery

regulated and we have moved as quickly as

challenging time and was testament to the

fleet, electric vehicles and expanding

possible to provide a clear promise to our

hard work of its people across the network.

our Parcel Lockers footprint, increasing

customers that there will be no change to

“This strong result rests with the hard

delivery options for consumers and further

how we support them.

work of our people, who have continued

significant projects to be completed in the year ahead.”

“Our customers will be aware that for some

of a pandemic and numerous lockdowns,” said Boys.

Australia Post also returned dividends to

network will not always be suitable. We

the government of $46.2 million.

continue to encourage our customers to

“It is fitting that we recognise our people

The courier has also announced a long-term

consider using appropriately insulated

through the positive vote for the new

commitment to shipping perishable goods

packaging and additional temperature

Enterprise Agreement which preserves

across Australia, as it continues to support

control devices to help maintain freshness

existing terms and conditions while

small businesses who are experiencing a

and help ensure the food is in a good

delivering a three per cent pay rise for

boom in demand.

condition when it arrives.

each of the next three years, for over

Over the past few months Australia Post

“I would like to thank the Small Business

31,000 people across the deliveries, Post

has conducted a thorough review of the

and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce

Office Network, customer services and office teams.

industry and consulted with customers

Billson for working with Australia Post

who are small business food producers, on

and his assistance in helping us reach

“The strength of eCommerce – up 31.8 per

the support required to continue shipping

this outcome in delivering a long-term,

cent as Australians took to online shopping

perishable goods across the country.

sustainable solution to support this growing

in record numbers – has supported the

The review also covered consultation

eCommerce industry.”

to deliver everyday through the challenges

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“We understand it’s critical for businesses to

types of food, our ambient temperature

Heavy vehicle safety projects receive $5.5M funding boost The Federal Government has invested

Safety Initiative are helping to reduce the

almost $5.5 million in 28 road safety

number of serious injuries and fatalities

projects through the Heavy Vehicle Safety

on our roads.”

Initiative (HVSI).

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

Under Round 6 of the HVSI, the Government

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said

is backing new education, research, training

this latest round of funding continues the

and technology initiatives that aim to deliver

Government’s strong support under the

improved safety outcomes for the heavy

HVSI, providing opportunities for industry,

vehicle industry and wider community.

researchers and community groups to deliver

The initiatives include education programs

key projects underpinning driver, vehicle and

for younger drivers on how to share the road

community safety.

with heavy vehicles and field-testing safety

“The highly successful HVSI has now

chain solutions to prevent heavy vehicle

allocated around $28 million to support 117

trailer separation incidents.

projects across six rounds,” said Buchholz.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

“Projects across the first five program rounds

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

have delivered beneficial outcomes in mental

Development, Barnaby Joyce, said the

health, driver safety, road user awareness,

Government was funding programs

codes of practice, chain of responsibility and

that would help save lives and reduce road trauma.

driver education.

“Our Government is focused on ensuring

delivery and adoption of new technology and

road users stay safe and arrive at their

innovation relating to fatigue management,

destination every time they get behind

safety management systems, load restraint,

delivers tangible improvements to heavy vehicle safety.

the wheel,” said Joyce.

safety cameras, seeing eye machines, rest

“The Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative is

“That’s why we’re investing in new and

stop areas to name a few.

funding key initiatives that help reshape how

innovative initiatives that will deliver

“This is all part of the Liberal and Nationals

we think about road safety,” said Gay.

improved safety outcomes for workers

Government’s continuing commitment to

“The program brings the community,

in our heavy vehicle industry as well as regular motorists.

improve road safety to move towards zero

government and industry together to

fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.”

deliver on a shared goal of safer drivers,

“We want every driver to be safe and

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)

projects funded under the Heavy Vehicle

Chair, Duncan Gay, said the HVSI program

safer vehicles and safer road use for all Australians.”

“They have also driven the development,

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

NEWS

What you need to know about onboard mass compliance in VIC meet the new regulation, it is all about the

access and compliance.”

electronic data that is collected from vehicles

Smedley reiterated that TMA provides the

and shared with the Transport Agencies.

operator with the ability to unlock Higher

“The IAP is an application of the National

Mass Limits (HML) PBS schemes, Hill Decent

Telematics Framework and allows transport

Monitoring, and more, based on the state

operators to gain greater access to the road

of application and requirements, and is

network with increased payloads in return for

suitable for low- to medium-risk vehicles and

monitoring compliance with specific access

transport activities.

conditions via approved telematics,” said

RIM is an application of the National

Smedley’s Engineers, a leading Performance-

Smedley.

Telematics Framework and provides a

Based Standards assessment firm, has

“Heavy vehicles are monitored using a

new way of collecting road use data from

announced the pending introduction of new

Transport Certification Australia (TCA)-

vehicles to better inform and optimise the

onboard mass measuring regulations for the

certified telematics device supplied by an IAP

management of road networks.

state of Victoria.

service provider, such as Teletrac Navman,

According to Smedley, RIM is a low-cost

From 1 November 2021, all High Productivity

which has the In Vehicle Unit (IVU) certified

application that monitors parameters of

Freight Vehicles (HPFV) and Performance-

for this purpose.”

location, time and identity while speed data is

Based Standards (PBS) combinations greater

The TMA provides a flexible, cost-effective

not collected.

than 68.5 tonnes Gross Combination Mass

approach to the management of heavy

“Transport operators can use their existing

(GCM), or longer than 26m, that are used

vehicle access using telematics.

hardware including Qubes, VT101 or IVU to

in Victoria must, by law, be equipped with a

According to Smedley, compared with the

participate in a number of schemes including,

Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) measurement

IAP application, TMA offers a lower level

but not limited to, the Safety, Productivity &

system integrated with the vehicle’s

of assurance for lower risk activities, and

Environment Construction Transport Scheme

telematics.

can be an effective option for transport

(SPECTS), Farm Gate Access Scheme and

Victoria joins New South Wales and

operators who may not have previously

RIM PBS Level 1 and 2 Vehicle Monitoring

Queensland in instituting this regulation,

considered opting-in to regulatory telematics

Scheme,” said Smedley – adding that there

which requires the Smart OBM system to

applications.

are three TCA-approved Smart OBM systems

be linked to either the Intelligent Access

“TMA offers a low-cost point of entry for

available in the Australian market at present –

Programme (IAP), Telematics Monitoring

operators to gain road network access and is

Tramanco, Loadman and Airtec – with others

Application (TMA) or Road Infrastructure

more flexible in its requirements of telematics

set to arrive shortly.

Management (RIM) program.

systems,” said Smedley.

Smedley’s Engineers is an authorised national

According to Smedley’s Engineers Managing

“For instance, devices already fitted to

agent of Teletrac Navman, one of the five

Director, Robert Smedley, whether operators

vehicles, provided they are TCA type-

suppliers of IAP and TMA systems to the

of HPFV choose to use IAP, TMA or RIM to

approved, can be used to manage road

transport industry.

Changes inbound for onboard mass management

Wiseway reports $1.8M net profit Integrated freight and logistics operator,

diversification strategy,” said Wiseway

“Diversification benefits delivered organic

Wiseway Group, has announced its financial

Managing Director, Florence Tong.

growth across Wiseway’s key divisions of

results for the 12 months ended 30 June

“We have also continued our strategic

perishables, road transportation, and imports

2021.

investment program which has delivered

and distribution, which collectively more

Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) for the reported

scale, diversification, and enhanced growth

than doubled in size over the past year and

period was $1.8 million – the first full-year

opportunities for the business.

supplemented the steady performance in our

NPAT since listing in 2018.

“Our robust investment program has been

“This milestone result for Wiseway, our

aimed at diversifying our income streams,

core dry air freight business division.

Wiseway also expanded its US presence

first full-year [NPAT] since listing in 2018,

developing our operating infrastructure, and

with a new Wiseway branch in Los Angeles,

reflects the strong business momentum

expanding our team’s capabilities to drive

California, and in August 2021 strategically

in the company and the benefits of our

growth in freight volumes and revenue.

acquired TAF E-Logistics (Asia) Pte Ltd (TAF).

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New England Hwy bridge boosts freight efficiency A new bridge open to traffic at Bolivia Hill,

and Nationals Government’s record $110

The $134 million project was jointly funded,

New South Wales, is expected to improve

billion infrastructure investment plan in action,

with $98 million from the Australian

safety and efficiency outcomes for agricultural

helping to connect communities and improve

Government and $36 million from the New

and mining businesses.

safety, while creating jobs and supporting our

South Wales Government.

The $134 million, 320-metre-long concrete

economic recovery.”

balanced cantilever bridge will benefit drivers

Mew South Wales Minister for Regional

travelling the 2.1-kilometre stretch of the New

Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said the

England Highway between Glen Innes and

project had delivered an economic boost to

Tenterfield.

the region.

Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said

“The New England Highway is a critical

this is a game-changer for drivers of the 1,500

route for the local agricultural and mining

vehicles who use this highway section each

industries, and opening this bridge to traffic

day, including 500 heavy vehicles.

will transform the journeys of locals, tourists

“We have funded and delivered a vital piece

and freight,” said Toole.

of infrastructure to keep freight from local

“At its peak, this project supported up to 200

agricultural and mining businesses moving

jobs including for 50 locals, while 10 local

safely and efficiently.

contracting firms helped to deliver the final

“This is another example of the Federal Liberal

product.”

Bolivia Hill, New South Wales.

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ECONOMY

Government moves on longterm Victoria ports reform THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA WILL ACTION A THREE-PRONGED EFFORT TO TACKLE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE FROM A RECENT VICTORIAN PORTS SYSTEM REVIEW. AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

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The government response addresses the

set to strengthen the future of the state’s

the strategic management and operation of

63 recommendations handed down in the

economy, backing our exporters and

Victorian commercial ports and waterways.

Independent Review of the Victorian Ports

supporting jobs.

It combines the Victorian Regional

System that include strategic management,

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa

Channels Authority (VRCA) and Victorian

legislative charter and other key reforms.

Horne says the government is supportive

Ports Corporation (Melbourne) and will

From the review three main areas of

of all the recommendations and long-term

control the strategic management and

action have been identified. These involve setting up Ports Victoria; creating Ports

reforms that support open market access to

operation of the state’s commercial ports

ensure the sustainable economic future of

and waterways.

Victoria’s legislative charter; and outlining

Victoria’s ports.

Headquartered in Geelong, Ports Victoria’s

key reforms, including pilotage and

“We have already started making key

location according to a Government

towage services.

release, recognises Geelong as Victoria’s

The review incorporated extensive

recommendations from the review a reality – including establishing the new

consultation across industry and

Geelong-based organisation, Ports

the city’s important role in the state’s ports

stakeholders, including commercial port

Victoria,” she said.

system – through Geelong Port and the

and local port operators, with its outcomes

Ports Victoria is a new state entity to lead

future relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania.

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Victoria’s growing freight task demands better infrastructure.

There will also be legislative reforms to

capacity of Victorian ports, the transport

ensure safety roles and functions are

links and channels that support them, plus

reliable and consistently applied across

the port land-use protections and settings

commercial ports. The new legislation will

to safeguard current and future port

include making Ports Victoria responsible

operations.

for overseeing the accountability of harbour

As well as developing a Victorian

masters across the state.

Commercial Ports Strategy to define the

Commercial ports across Victoria support

Government’s stewardship role further and

around $26 billion in locally produced and

articulating the critical steps in ensuring

manufactured exports – handling almost a

the future of Victoria’s ports, and local

quarter of Australia’s total food and fibre

ports and waterway management reforms

exports.

seeking to support these assets’ economic

“Victorian ports are our gateway to

and social value effectively.

international markets, and with freight

Meanwhile, the Department of Transport

volumes expected to more than double

is also implementing the Sustainable Local

over the next three decades, we must have

Ports Framework as a critical first step to

the right infrastructure and policies in place

improve local ports management.

to support Victoria’s growing economy,”

Local ports support almost 10,000 jobs,

said Horne.

contribute around $1 billion in economic

Work is set to commence soon on the

benefit every year and have a total

Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy,

replacement value of $650 million.

recommended in the review to provide

The Independent Review of the Victorian

clear direction on the role of current

Ports System is the first holistic review since 2001.

and future commercial ports in the management of the state’s growing freight task.

Since then, the sector has undergone

The strategy will also explore trade and

third stevedore in 2015 and leasing the Port

industry trends impacting the sector, the

of Melbourne in 2016.

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Attention to detail shines through INTERNATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY COMPANY, JBS FOODS AUSTRALIA, HAS RECENTLY PURCHASED A B-DOUBLE SET OF SCHMITZ CARGOBULL REFRIGERATED TRAILERS TO SAFELY TRANSPORT ITS PREMIUM QUALITY FOOD PRODUCTS. JBS Foods Australia is one of the country’s

“The Brisbane Truck Show B-double trailer set

• Greater strength

largest meat and food processing companies,

is an impressive package featuring all of the

operating technologically advanced

latest safety features including aerodynamic

• Vapour diffusion resistance • Higher resistance to common chemicals,

production and value-added facilities and

side intrusion rails and dock sensor lighting

feedlots.

systems – it’s the perfect combination for JBS

• Odour neutral

The company owns Australia’s largest

Fleet’s best practice environment,” Trevor

• Physiologically harmless and certified Food

smallgoods manufacturer, in addition to a

explains.

high-quality meat cutting and case ready

“Another cool thing about this trailer set is

production facility.

the Virtual Tour where you can actually walk

The floor features a non-slip ‘barley grain’

The transport division of JBS Australia

around the outside and inside the trailers

pattern and is fully welded to prevent

supports the company’s operations through

to see all the product features and click on

moisture ingress.

an efficient logistical structure – transporting

brochure links right from your smart phone or

This is coupled with recessed load securing

cattle, shipping containers, bulk products in

computer.”

hardware which enables greater internal

tippers and palletised refrigerated products.

The transport of food requires the highest

space and prevents product and packaging

When the requirement for a new refrigerated

standards of hygiene, cleanliness and

damage.

B-double trailer set presented, David Wardle,

temperature control. According to Trevor,

The trailers are also optioned with the DOST

JBS Logistics Manager, immediately reached

these requirements are met and surpassed by

vertical double loader system which enables

out to Schmitz Cargobull’s northern NSW and

the leading German trailer manufacturer.

double stacking of pallets.

QLD dealer, The Brown and Hurley Group.

The refrigerated bodies are based on Schmitz

According to Trevor, the DOST system is

They say timing is everything and this proved

Cargobull’s state-of-the-art FERROPLAST®

extremely user friendly and easy to operate,

correct in this instance with Trevor Cox

insulation technology.

fungi, microbes, rot and decay

Safe.

from Brown and Hurley having the perfect B-double set ready to go for JBS.

The claimed advantages of this technology

Fast Fact

The trailer set originally saw service as show

include:

JBS Foods Australia has taken

trailers on the Schmitz Cargobull stand at the

• A higher resistance to corrosion

delivery of a new Schmitz Cargobull

recent Brisbane Truck Show and following this

• Excellent thermal efficiency

refrigerated B-double set supplied by

spent six weeks on tour for The Brown and

• Reduced thermal expansion

The Brown and Hurley Group.

Hurley Group’s 75th Anniversary Roadshow.

• Higher penetration resistance

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with the loading bars simply pulled down from their stowed position adjacent to the ceiling. This minimises workplace health and safety issues associated with less advanced systems that require time consuming manual handling to install the loading bars.

The vans are equipped with Carrier fridge units which feature the latest E Solution Telematics. JBS has full monitoring visibility and history of the load via computer and mobile phone at all times. The telematics provide live internal van temperature, current outside ambient temperature and fridge unit performance enroute.

After temperatures are set, any variations outside of the allowable parameters trigger an alert that’s sent to the relevant personnel.

This allows total management of food products whilst in transit from factory to receiver.

Running gear including air suspension, brakes and axles are German manufactured BPW, covered by a one-million kilometre warranty. This tried and proven running gear ensures maximum longevity under Australian conditions.

To further address the need for safety, each of the trailers is fitted with side underrun intrusion bars, a fire extinguisher and electronic braking system (EBS).

The EBS detects what’s going on with each wheel set. It prevents brake locking and roll over by automatically applying the brakes to particular wheels.

Data can be extracted from the system to

DOST recessed vertical double loader system which enable double stacking of pallets.

monitor driver behaviour.

The chassis of these trailers are constructed of Strenx® 700 which is a high strength lower weight steel to ensure minimal tare weight and maximum payload.

The trailers are finished with various elements of polished stainless, meaning they look as good as they perform.

The Brown and Hurley Group has a comprehensive dealer network in northern NSW and Queensland to support the products, which come with a two-year warranty.

Contact Schmitz Cargobull Australia Unit 2, 221 Browns Road Noble Park North 3174 VIC Ph: +61 434 743 144 Web: www.cargobull.com.au

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Control factor REFRIGERATED ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATORS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO CARRIER TRANSICOLD’S ESOLUTIONS TELEMATICS PLATFORM FOR GREATER FLEET VISIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY. Carrier Transicold’s eSolutions telematics

telematics systems,” says Kelly Geddes,

individual units.

platform for remote monitoring of

Director of Product & Aftermarket

Geofencing capabilities have been

refrigerated trucks and trailers continues

Solutions, Carrier Transicold Australia.

improved and, when two-way control

to be improved with features for greater

“We call this remarkable fleet intelligence

capabilities are enabled, can allow

functionality, including a new web-based

‘TRU IQ.’ In addition to providing critical

for creation of customized automatic

dashboard that provides critical fleet

data, such as temperatures, location and

responses and notifications by email and

information for better decision making.

movement of refrigerated assets, the

text.

The eSolutions platform helps refrigerated

eSolutions platform can provide analytics

The enhanced live map mode now offers

transporters operate more efficiently by

and diagnostic information about a fleet’s

filter buttons, so managers can isolate

improving visibility of their cold chain

Carrier Transicold refrigeration units.”

and view units by a range of criteria. For

assets and intelligently providing a

The new dashboard has widgets that

example, users can pinpoint units that are

centralized data stream about transport

provide an at-a-glance overview of the

not in service, units running in chiiled or

refrigeration units.

fleet based on key parameters such as

frozen mode, units in an alarm state or

“The eSolutions platform not only gives

critical fuel levels, movement, refrigeration

some combination of filters. Additionally,

connected fleets detailed information

system operating mode and whether

fleet managers can zoom in on specific

about their refrigerated loads, but it also

parked assets are running on diesel, which

refrigerated assets to see highly detailed

supplies more comprehensive information

will be helpful for fleets subject to idling

information about refrigeration unit

about their Carrier transport refrigeration

restrictions. Fleet managers can use the

operation, movement, speed and direction.

unit operation than any third-party

widgets to find specific information about

Going forward, Carrier’s new global Lynx

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Carrier trailer refrigeration units.

digital platform will enable application

software updates and the ability to upload

support to expand and enhance the

IntelliSet control configurations.

automation capabilities of the eSolutions

All Carrier truck and trailer refrigeration

platform.

units can be fitted with Carrier eSolutions

About Carrier Transicold

The system has the advantage of being

OEM integrated telematics systems from

Carrier Transicold helps improve

fully supported by Carrier Transicold’s

new or retrofit.

transport and shipping of

service network.

Carrier eSolutions telematics can be

temperature-controlled cargoes with

The basic eSolutions package provides

bundled with a Carrier BluEdge Elite

a complete line of equipment and

essential monitoring services. The second

maintenance agreement to protect

services for refrigerated transport and

tier adds two-way control to remotely

your investment with comprehensive

cold chain visibility. For more than 50

adjust setpoints and operating modes. The

maintenance & repairs for a fixed monthly fee.

years, Carrier Transicold has been an

third tier adds data downloads, remote

industry leader, providing customers around the world with advanced,

Fleets can better manage their on-road assets with Carrier’s telematics solution.

energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets, directdrive and diesel truck units, and trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

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

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Change in the air SCULLY RSV, WITH KEY LOCATIONS IN BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, PROVIDES RENTAL REFRIGERATED TRAILERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF SHORTAND LONG-TERM HIRE SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSPORT OPERATORS.

Running a business can be a challenging

Over the course of the pandemic, Scully

at Scully RSV are available to showcase

undertaking, even without the pressures

RSV has seen a surge in customer enquiries

all options available for customers to

of a global pandemic and the uncertainty

looking for a mid-range option of long-

of travel and lockdown restrictions.

term hire. Striking the perfect balance of

make an informed decision against their individual situation.

Companies that operate in the

securing vehicles within a set term, without

consumables industry are under pressure

the capital outlay has enabled customers to

to maintain supply chains, ensuring

unlock a series of benefits, not afforded in

Fast Fact

delivery of essential services and goods to consumers despite the tidal nature

other product categories.

Scully RSV is a full-service

All Scully RSV long term hire vehicles come

manufacturer, providing customers

of change so far this year.

with registration, insurance, windscreen

all over Australia with refrigerated

A key challenge that Scully RSV often

repair and the servicing of the refrigeration

trucks and trailers for sale and hire.

encounters on a daily basis from potential

unit and vehicle. Also included is 24/7

The company also offers refrigerator

customers is whether to buy or hire a

call out support that covers tyres, and the

servicing, maintenance and repairs.

refrigerated vehicle for businesses supplying

vehicles and fridge. All vehicles are fitted

the cold chain. Investing significant capital

with an electrical standby unit to ensure

to permanently secure an asset, can still be

protection of refrigerated cargo in the

challenging when so much uncertainty and

unlikely event of refrigeration issues.

volatility currently exists. On the other hand,

It’s important that all business owners

hiring a vehicle offers plenty of flexibility but little certainty beyond a set time frame.

seek professional advice for their own

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circumstances, however the friendly team

Contact Scully RSV 973 Beaudesert Rd Archerfield QLD 4108 Ph:1800 728 559 Web: www.scullyrsv.com.au

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Advancer, a trailer refrigeration innovation WITH FULLY VARIABLE AIRFLOW, UNRIVALLED FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED COST OF OWNERSHIP, THE ADVANCER REPRESENTS THE FUTURE OF TRAILER REFRIGERATION. Thermo King, a leader in transport

products,” says Francesco Incalza, President

temperature control solutions and a

of Thermo King Europe, Middle East and

brand of Trane Technologies, has unveiled

Africa. “Today, Advancer adds another

Advancer, a disruptive new re-imagining of

milestone to our history. By introducing

the trailer refrigeration unit. The Advancer

this completely redesigned trailer platform,

A-500 offers an all-new design architecture

we are challenging what is possible in our

that creates a bold new standard for

industry. This is our vision for the future of

performance, temperature control, and fleet connectivity.

trailer refrigeration, and this future is now

“At Thermo King, we understand that with

The ambition behind Advancer is to move

being a leader comes the responsibility to

beyond incremental enhancements and

advance the technology and capability for

to create a trailer refrigeration unit that

refrigerated transport. Since we started

features innovations never before seen

the industry over 80 years ago, we have

on the market. Equally, the performance

been innovating to meet and exceed

delivered by the A-Series is unrivalled,

customer needs, improve efficiency and

featuring groundbreaking temperature

reduce the environmental footprint of our

control, superior load protection, and

Greater cargo protection at reduced operating costs.

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here for our customers.”

A-Series – built from ambition.

them the first units on the market to give complete transparency of fuel levels and fuel consumption. The fuel consumption data will be recorded, displayed, and made available remotely via telematics.

• Lower maintenance costs and enhanced serviceability compared to the predecessor, thanks to sensors offering more insight into the engine, fuel, battery and the performance of other key components.

• F uture-ready power agnostic capabilities that can utilize diesel, axle generator, or shore power sources with ease.

• Fleet intelligence as standard, with Advancer being the first-ever unit to offer 2 years of full telematics connectivity in the purchase price.

The Advancer units are manufactured in the Thermo King’s zero waste to landfill plant in unmatched fuel efficiency. Combined,

gathered in detail and factored into

Galway, Ireland. The newly designed, state-

these capabilities deliver greater operational

the design from the outset, along with

of-the-art production line uses 60 per cent

flexibility, while helping customers achieve

decades of Thermo King’s knowledge and

less energy than the production process of

significant improvements in fleet uptime and total cost of ownership.

experience. As a result, Advancer includes

previous Thermo King trailer products.

unique features that comprehensively

Advancer aligns with Trane Technologies’

“With Advancer we went back to the

address a wide range of operational and

2030 sustainability aspirations, and

drawing board and asked ourselves what

financial challenges, including: • Fully variable airflow that can be

the commitment to reduce customers’ carbon emissions by one gigaton –

King Senior Product Manager, David

regulated for each journey and

equivalent to the annual emissions of

O’Gorman. “We asked customers to tell

cargo, and is independent from unit

Italy, France and the United Kingdom

us what they needed to work better, to

engine speed.

combined.

does the future look like?” says Thermo

win more business, and to cut their cost of

• Unrivalled electrical and fuel efficiency

operation. The result is a game changing

contributing to lower CO2 footprint

solution we believe our customers are waiting for.”

and engines with 50 percent less

The field trial testing the units in real life

allowed by latest NRMM Stage V

conditions and comparison tests against the

emission standards.

predecessor and other flagship refrigeration units have shown that Advancer is up to 40

emissions than the maximum

• Electronic engine speed control on the A-400 and A-500 units, which makes

Contact Thermo King NSW: 02 8822 8100 VIC: 03 8689 7111 SA: 08 8262 2555 WA: 08 9350 9777 QLD: 07 3712 7777 Web:www.europe.thermoking.com/advancer www.thermoking.com.au

percent quicker to pull down and up to 30 percent more fuel-efficient than the market average.

“Our field trial units travelled over one million kilometres across different climate zones and counted tens of thousands of running hours in diesel and electric modes,” David says. “They have crossed deserts, operated at high altitudes, travelled on ferries to cross the seas and on trains for intermodal operations. Throughout the tests, the Advancer units proved to be trouble free.”

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TRAILER BUILDER

Krueger delivers robust Kurtainers for east coast operations VICTORIAN FREIGHT CARRIER, TRAIANON TRANSPORT, MAINTAINS A MODERN AND RELIABLE FLEET THANKS TO ITS ONGOING INVESTMENT IN KURTAINERS FROM KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. A family owned and operated in business in

Queensland, Victoria) and South Australia,

we deliver a high level of service from

Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Traianon Transport

as well as many regional places in between

booking to delivery.”

has supported local industry since 1979.

Mildura (VIC), Laura (SA), Newcastle

Since 1998, Traianon Transport has worked

What started as a local beer run with a

(NSW), Tumut (NSW), Canberra (NSW) and

with trailer manufacturer Krueger Transport

Bedford has today grown to 15 trucks

Sunshine Coast (QLD). We take pride in

Equipment and uses its Kurtainer models

and a mix of single and B-double trailer

reliable and quality service always ensuring

including mezz deck, drop deck and straight deck.

combinations.

The most recent Krueger trailers to join the

“We provide palletised full load local and intra/interstate freight services to

Fast Fact

fleet include a tri-axle 48’ 24-pallet drop

leading Australian businesses ranging

For more than 40 years, Krueger

deck Kurtainer with load restraint curtains

from packaging, paper reels, food/

Transport Equipment’s expertise

and a tri-axle 45’ 22-pallet drop deck

beverage products, racking and other retail

in technical development and

Kurtainer with load restraint curtains.

products,” says Anthony Traianon. “Our

manufacturing has resulted in the

The load restraint technology that Krueger

fleet typically comprises single and B-double

production of remarkably versatile

provides is the result of three-plus decades

trailers in mezzanine, straight and drop

trailers that deliver peak operational

invested in the design and extensive testing

deck combinations and frequently travel the

performance.

and validation of curtain rollers, roof tracks,

east coast of Australia (New South Wales,

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sliding side posts (a Krueger first) and

and it is still in our fleet today.”

using them again in the future.”

Krueger trailers, according to Anthony,

Anthony defers to Krueger’s team for the

are also easy to use. “They are all round

first service and for anything the company

a good quality trailer that never lets you

is unable to do in-house. “It is important

down and if you do need something you

for us to support another Australian owned

never have to wait as their service and

and operated business,” Anthony says.

parts are outstanding. We can’t fault the

“And to keep these quality trailers being

workmanship.”

made right here in Victoria.”

To complement its manufacturing capabilities, Krueger also assists heavy vehicle operations with an extensive

Fast Fact

national support network which includes

As Krueger produces equipment for a

fixed price servicing, spare parts,

range of applications, from industrial

refurbishments, smash and damage repairs

machinery cartage to general freight

as well as chassis and body conversions for

haulage, fleets can specify precisely

all trailer types. Krueger also provides full

what they need and rely on Krueger

technical service and parts support via a

Transport Equipment to deliver.

dedicated Australia-wide network. Onsite and emergency vehicle support is also available via Krueger.

Lesley says Krueger have been exceptional to work with. “Whether we are speaking with sales, service or parts there are never any problems, even with short notice they

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

are always happy to accommodate. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Krueger curtain ratchet for superior tension.

in any department and we will certainly be

“Our latest Krueger trailers were purchased to replace some of our old equipment,” Anthony says. “The most important part about investing in Krueger trailers is their quality – they withstand the test of time.

Krueger recently refurbished a 2001 build

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TRAILER BUILDER

A comprehensive service offering RENOWNED, THROUGH THEIR BRANDS DRAKE TRAILERS AND O’PHEE TRAILERS, FOR BUILDING SOME OF THE TOUGHEST ON- AND OFF-ROAD TRAILERS KNOWN TO MAN, THE DRAKE GROUP IS KEEN TO GET THE WORD OUT THAT IT ALSO HAS A DEPARTMENT DEDICATED TO THE EXPERT SERVICING, REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF ITS OWN AS WELL AS OTHER BRANDS OF TRAILERS. While their inherently robust design and

Markey looks after Western Australia from

retirement to ensure a smooth transition and

construction endows them with a remarkably

our branch in Welshpool (Perth) and remote

he says it was a pleasure working with and

long lifespan, there eventually comes a time

service offerings across the state.

learning from someone with such a wealth

when every Drake Group trailer will require an

“We have preferred repairers in places like

of knowledge. “I had three months working

overhaul to give it a new lease on life.

Mackay, Sydney and Victoria and we have

with Steve, which was a great handover

What better place to take it for this type of

a field service team that we send to South

period,” he says.

work than the company that knows their

Australia on a week-on, week-off basis to

Speaking further about his new role, Troy

trailers inside out and back to front –

cater to the needs of our clients in that

says the company is on a mission to raise

The Drake Group itself.

state.”

awareness of its top-shelf service and repair

The company has a dedicated team of skilled

The Service and Repair division at The Drake

capabilities that are not restricted to Drake

technicians assigned to these tasks, with this

Group’s Wacol facility has 12 full-time

and O’Phee trailer owners.

department headed up by Branch Manager

employees – including three boilermakers, six

“Most people in the industry are aware

Service and Repairs, Troy Uhle looking after

trailer fitters, an apprentice, a tradesperson’s

of Drake as a trailer manufacturer but our

the east coast and Hugh Markey in the West.

assistant (TA) and a parts interpreter. The

service and repair side is less well known,

Troy has been in the role since the beginning

team manages everything from minor services

despite the fact that it has now been running

of this year, having taken the reins from

through to complete overhauls, which may

for close to three years.”

long-serving and recently retired Drake Group

involve renewing entire suspension and

Prior to forming its own service and repair

employee, Steve Collins, who notched up 19

braking systems before the complete unit is

division, The Drake Group engaged a

years with the company.

sandblasted and painted. The end result is a

contractor to manage these tasks, but with

“I look after our Wacol (QLD) branch as well

trailer that, regardless of its age, is returned

the business continuing to expand it was

as our far-reaching service network which

to ‘as new’ condition for its owner.

deemed necessary to bring these operations

covers all of the eastern states and South

Troy mentions that he worked for several

in-house with the formation of a dedicated

Australia,” Troy says. “My Colleague Hugh

months with Steve Collins prior to his

division.

A value-added aspect of the operation that

The Drake Group’s comprehensive service offering includes qualified field service technicians and fully kitted out service trucks.

has the potential to significantly speed up the repair process is a service-exchange program recently implemented which entails the stocking of commonly replaced components that have been refurbished and are therefore ready to be fitted to trailers.

“We established this system around six months ago, involving the rebuilding of major components like suspension and steering rams which are then put into stock ready for when they are needed,” Troy says.

“The chrome plating on the rods eventually reaches the end of its service life after thousands of operating hours in the harshest of conditions, which then leads to seal

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The robust design and build of Drake Trailers allow full refurbishment of older units back to as-new condition.

In addition to repairs and servicing, The Drake Group offers a full refurb service on all brands of trailers.

failure,” he explains. “Since the re-chroming

expansion of The Drake Group’s Service and

process can take up to three weeks, it makes

Repair division, with the current workshop

sense to have those parts sitting on the shelf,

space of 1,000m2 and the same amount of

preassembled and ready to be fitted to the

outdoor hardstand area fast being outgrown.

customer’s trailer. Troy explains that the

“We are aiming to build a new purpose-built

division’s workshop also stocks its own fast-

workshop with drive-through access to help

moving new parts such as brake linings and

streamline the processes of servicing and

drums that are used on a daily basis.

getting trailers in and out in the most timely

“Having the right stock on hand is critical

manner,” Troy says.

to our operations due to much of our work

No doubt, once this is completed The Drake

being turned around in one or two days,”

Group will be even better equipped to cater

he says.

for a considerably larger number of clients in

“We are aiming to increase the volume

respect to all their trailer servicing, repair and

of our servicing work because of the fast

refurb requirements.

turnaround time in contrast with a full refurb which can take up to three weeks.

“We want to get our name out into the marketplace to let people know that we have the expertise and capacity to handle the To expedite repair times, The Drake Group now has a service exchange program for components such as hydraulic suspension units.

servicing and refurbishment of their heavy haulage trailers.”

Troy explains that plans are afoot for future

Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Western Australia Branch 95-97 McDowell St Welspool Ph: 1300 240 835 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

The personal touch FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SPECIALIST, FREIGHT LINES GROUP, HAS RELIED ON VAWDREY AUSTRALIA FOR EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE TRAILERS WHICH ARE OFTEN SET UP AS POCKET ROAD TRAIN COMBINATIONS AND RE-CONFIGURED FOR OPTIMAL FLEET UTILITY. In the 1960s, a humble freight company commenced operations in Esperance to Perth.

By the 1980s, it established a fuel distribution arm along with fresh fruit and vegetable

To me, it is extremely important to build long-term relationships with companies and Vawdrey has really given us this in spades.

operations. The business collectively known as Freight Lines Group (FLG) has since expanded

Over the years, FLG has opened depots in

team at Vawdrey Australia for about 12 years

into mining, bulk commodities, agriculture

Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Ravensthorpe

now,” Michael says. “To me, it is extremely

and specialised freight, boasting a team of

and Esperance – bolstering its presence

important to build long-term relationships

about 210 staff.

in regional Western Australia operating

with companies and Vawdrey has really given

“The fuel business sold and then Harding

alongside its major Perth distribution centre.

Transport was born with the fruit and vege

With a fleet of 140 prime movers and more

distribution – this evolved over time to

than 450 trailers, FLG can dedicate equipment

the company that I took sole ownership

for the length of a contract or supply as

of in 2010,” says FLG Managing Director,

required for loads as they are scheduled. All

Michael Harding. “In 2003, I took over FLG

trailers, drop decks, curtainsiders, mill ball

in partnership with Colin Danks and then I

trailers and skels for mill ball containers,

purchased Colin’s share around 2010.”

reefers and bulk trailers ride on

Today, the business specialises in general,

airbag suspension.

bulk, express, freezer and machinery freight

“We have worked

along with storage and distribution.

with the

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Chris Harding, Michael Harding and Matt Harding.

us this in spades. Their Titeliners and Iceliners

are standard specification however they are

are great, reliable products with excellent

often used in pocket road train configurations

backup service.”

for greater flexibility.

The most important features of the Vawdrey

“Our Vawdrey trailers always perform well,”

Titeliner and Iceliner trailers, according to

Michael says. “The efficiency gains we see are

Michael, are their ease of use, the quality of

from the flexibility of sending multiple trailers

the builds and the fact that he has never had

at a time to regional areas. Our fleet travels all

an issue with them.

over Western Australia and providing essential

Vawdrey’s Titeliner is a sturdy curtainsider

services to our customers.”

ideal for running freight day in, day out throughout Western Australia. Similarly, the Iceliner – locally engineered and manufactured for distribution and heavy duty applications – epitomises peak performance in terms of thermal efficiency and high productivity.

The trailers that FLG specifies from Vawdrey

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

High productivity vehicle at a Freight Lines Group depot.

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT

Low-cost container handling

by Mobicon STRADDLE CARRIER SPECIALIST, MOBICON SYSTEMS, OFFERS A SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO MOVE CONTAINERS OFF DELIVERY VEHICLES, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A LOADING DOCK OR SIDE-LOADERS, THROUGH ITS MARKET-LEADING MINI-STRADDLES. Mobicon mini-straddles are ideal for any

Mobicon mini-straddles are safe to use and easy to maintain.

business that receives shipping containers – from transport and logistics operators, to manufacturers, importers and exporters that handle between five and 200 containers per week, and companies that move long items such as in the building industry. It is a popular choice for many reinforced steel manufacturers that use a Mobicon ministraddle carrier with flat racks for fast and efficient loading of trailers.

However, not all mini straddle carriers are created equal and weight distribution is a key aspect to consider before buying. Whether the combined weight of the mini straddle and the container is distributed across two

and the lowest axle weight of any container

and cost less to maintain. Not having

or four axles can have a huge impact on the

handler in the world, which results in

surface of a yard. Mobicon mini-straddles are designed for businesses that do not have

smoother operation and prevention of

wire ropes also avoids the container from dangerous swinging when driving.

heavy surfaces in their yards.

repairs. Because these mini-straddles

Why Mobicon?

One of the key highlights of the Mobicon

only use hydraulic cylinders for lifting

The team at Mobicon is committed to

mini-straddles is that they have four axles

and not wire ropes, they are safer to use

quality and with that in mind all Mobicon

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yard damage that can result in costly

products are designed for performance

This means less maintenance and repairs

and longevity, reducing operational costs,

during the lifetime of the units, resulting in

2T model it costs less than a forklift or a reach stacker.

while increasing safety, productivity,

less operational costs and a more reliable

Mobicon mini-straddles are assembled in

and profitability for customers. These

machine with less downtime,” says Jesse

Brisbane, using the highest quality materials

mini-straddles are ideally designed for

Schultz, CEO of Mobicon Systems.

and parts. Mobicon only uses superior

low turnover container handling and

The company provides container handling

grade components from suppliers such as

when compared with reach stackers and

solutions for big and small businesses

Caterpillar or an equivalent engine provider,

container forklifts, the cost of capital,

alike. With superior quality design and

to Bosch-Rexroth pumps and wheel motors,

maintenance, tyres and fuel consumption

components, and a range of safety

and IFM control systems.

is only a small fraction. A Mobicon

features, Mobicon offers two mini-straddles

mini-straddle saves on transport costs as

– 2T and 2HL. The Mobicon 2T lifts the

The Mobicon support

the customer can receive and move the

container at the bottom corner castings

The team at Mobicon knows how crucial

container in the yard without paying for a

and is therefore also capable of lifting flat

it is to understand specific operational

side-loader to move it.

racks and bolsters. It is only 3.9m high and

needs of different businesses to designing

“We find that our clients are more

can place containers inside and under low

an optimal load handling solution. The

concerned about the total cost of

awnings. Meanwhile, the Mobicon 2HL can

team works with all the customers from

ownership instead of a low initial capital

stack containers two-high (one over one)

the design stage right up to delivery and

outlay. The fact that our first Mobicon is

and can still go under a 5.6m awning. It is

ensures a seamless transition to using

still in operation after 24 years of service,

designed with efficiency, speed and space

says a lot about the quality we put into

in mind. The 2HL is highly manoeuvrable,

the mini-straddle through proper training and implementation. That attention

our design and the choice of components.

with a small turning circle, and like the

to detail is supported by Mobicon’s quality after sales service and spare parts support.

Established in Brendale, Queensland 27 years ago, Mobicon Systems is an Australian-owned company specialising in straddle carriers. Along with a huge presence within the Australian market, Mobicon has an ongoing long-term contract with the United States Navy to supply Mobicon straddles for their Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. Mobicon also provides rentals of its new and used straddle carriers.

Contact

Mobicon’s container handling solution.

Mobicon Systems Ph: +61 7 3811 5049 Web: www.mobiconsystems.com

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Bob Martin.

A double decade with JOST TRANSPORT COMPONENT MANUFACTURER, JOST AUSTRALIA, HAS CONGRATULATED ONE OF ITS LONG-SERVING EMPLOYEES, BOB MARTIN, UPON REACHING 20 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE COMPANY. Bob Martin started with JOST in 2001 and served as the company’s Brisbane Branch Manager for 18 years. Then in 2019 he moved into the then newly formed National Training Manager role he holds today.

According to JOST Australia Area Sales Manager, Corey Povey, Martin has served the Australian transport industry incredibly well for over 30 years.

“The transport industry is a fantastic industry to be a part of: You get to meet some great people, passionate people – people like Bob Martin,” Corey says. “I’ve had the pleasure JOST Australia’s most popular fifth wheel JSK37CZ and JSK37CZW.

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of working with Bob and travelling with him over the last 20 years. Bob always goes the

along the way. There have also been a lot of challenges along the way too, which I enjoy.”

Bob started working at JOST in 2001 and for the next 18 years was responsible for running the Brisbane branch and promoting product sales across Queensland, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea.

Around 18 months ago, after returning to study at TAFE part time, Martin graduated with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, complementing his role as National Training Manager with JOST. Throughout his career, he’s seen many major changes to the industry. From coming on

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board at around the same time as B-doubles were hitting the road to the introduction of

extra mile and never tires of lending a helping

That same year he joined another component

PBS, and major advances in technology – from

hand or providing some advice – especially to

supplier in a technical sales role, while

the launch of ABS to EBS and stability control.

younger people who are eager to learn and

continuing his studies and obtaining a

“At JOST, we’re starting to get more and more

gain wisdom from his vast experience. The

Diploma of Management, before joining JOST

technology into our fifth wheel couplings and

skills of the next generation are learned from

six years later in 2001.

our pin style couplings too,” Bob says.

people like Bob.”

“I got out of car mechanics and drove trucks

With 20 years at JOST under his belt, Bob is

Corey says Martin was well known for

for a while, then I got involved in TAFE with

looking forward to many more.

volunteering his time, joining committees

a view to becoming a TAFE teacher,” Bob

“It’s always great to have a good quality

and associations and helping others in times

says. “That was back at a time when the

product to sell and a good employer,” he says.

of crisis, such as the 2011 Brisbane floods.

government wasn’t putting any money into

“The product pretty much sells itself – we just

“In the aftermath of the floods, Bob took his

funding TAFE. I got out of that and got a

need to back that up with good quality service

own Bobcat to Rocklea and assisted several

job in the transport industry with BPW and

and support, which JOST has always been

of JOST’s customers in the clean up after the

that’s where my career in the heavy transport

renowned for.”

deluge.

industry began. I think it’s a rewarding

Bob was also a long-serving member of the

industry. There are a lot of good people

Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of

involved. It’s the people you meet and the

Queensland (CVIAQ) prior to it morphing into

friendships you make with those people

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

Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) in 2016. In fact, he served as a Board Director for 12 years and an unprecedented six consecutive years as CVIAQ President. Bob was the last ever CVIAQ President and the first HVIA President. Bob Presided over three consecutive Brisbane Truck Shows.

Bob left school at the end of year 10 in 1977 and worked as a tradesman’s assistant for 12 months before gaining an apprenticeship as a motor mechanic.

In 1989 he secured a position as a truck driver/mechanic, operating a rigid tipper towing a three-axle dog trailer.

Several years later a work injury forced him to explore other career options, with Bob subsequently attaining a position as a TAFE tutor in 1992 and concurrently studying at Griffith University as a mature age student, graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Adult and Vocational Teaching in 1995.

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Capral and Rio Tinto: Integrated Australian supply chain supporting Aussie transport IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS BEEN CAUSING GLOBAL SHIPPING DELAYS AFFECTING AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES IN MORE WAYS THAN THOUGHT POSSIBLE. AT A TIME LIKE THIS THE IMPORTANCE OF AN AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY CHAIN REALLY COMES TO THE SURFACE. AUSTRALIA’S LEADING MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF ALUMINIUM PRODUCTS, CAPRAL, UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT MEANS FOR LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND THE BUSINESSES THAT DEPEND ON IT. Precision machining with Capral.

“Rio Tinto is proud of our partnership with Capral Aluminium and the role we play in supporting a wholly-domestic supply chain from production to end-product,” Rio Tinto’s Aluminium Sales & Marketing Vice President, Tolga Egrilmezer, says.

“Though we operate a global aluminium portfolio, Australia is the only market internationally where the whole value chain from bauxite and alumina to aluminium billets and extrusions are truly made in Australia. At a time where supply chains internationally are impacted by ongoing Covid-related restrictions, the benefits of a secure, stable domestic supply chain cannot be over-stated.”

For over two decades Capral has been

and Rio Tinto is the predominant supplier in

Robert Chatfield, Rio Tinto Australia &

partnering with Rio Tinto to deliver

that facility.

New Zealand aluminium sales manager,

aluminium extrusion to the broader

“Rio Tinto is a major partner for Capral

says through its long relationship with

Australian market, including transport.

and the Australian transport industry. The

Capral, Rio Tinto’s raw material value-chain

“Capral has a long-term relationship with

benefit of dealing with Rio Tinto is both

supports local businesses and jobs. “Rio

Rio Tinto as its primary billet provider within

the shorter supply chain lead time, and

Tinto’s aluminium operations in Australia

Australia. We put great value in having

the fact that we have a mine-to-market

extend beyond our bauxite mines, alumina

an Australian supply chain to support our

encapsulated supply chain within the

refineries and smelters across Australia;

extrusion facility,” says Luke Hawkins,

Australia market, something which is not

and are supported by power stations,

Capral Aluminium’s GM Industrial Solutions.

that common these days.”

rail networks, ferry terminals and a R&D

“The Australian supply chain has never

The mined bauxite is transported to local

Centre. Our raw material value-chain

been more important than in the last

refineries and turned into alumina before

supports local communities, jobs, and

couple of years. By being a partner with an

being transferred to potlines and smelted

businesses, helping Australian businesses to

Australian extruder with a strong Australian

into molten aluminium. The liquid metal

prosper.”

supply chain, Capral and Rio Tinto have

is then cast into solid forms such as ingots

Capral is the largest domestic extruder for

together been able to limit the impact of

and billets. These billets are supplied

aluminium in Australia. With the largest

Covid disruptions on truck manufacturing.

to Capral, which extrudes it to supply

industrial press in Australia in its Melbourne

Most of our transport sections are produced

to many industries, including transport

facility, Capral Aluminium can extrude large

in our Victorian industrial extrusion premise

manufacturing.

profiles up to lengths of 17m. Backed by a

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highly experienced workforce, the large 44

and shapes as required by the transport

tasks from its customers’ to-do lists, Capral

MN extrusion press can manufacture both

sector,” Luke adds.

has built a business model where it aims

simple and complex shapes using in-house

“However, Capral’s capabilities are beyond

to provide the aluminium in a fabricated

die cutting technology.

just extrusion, with extensive fabrication

condition ready for assembly. Working

“We have manufacturing facilities in every

and CNC machining capability available in

in partnership with Australian transport

state and we support the transport industry

this sector.” Capral understands customers

manufacturers, the Capral Aluminium team

primarily through our Victorian extrusion

are always on the lookout for more

develop unique sections and solutions to

press, with capabilities to do large profile

efficient ways to provide their clients with

support ongoing innovation within the

sections and large-profile structural sections

a finished product. To remove processing

transport sector.

Rio Tinto is proud of its partnership with Capral.

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by Rio Tinto through to the world class trucks that keep Australia moving.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Philing’ the gaps WITH ONLINE TRAINING WEBINARS HAVING BECOME ESSENTIAL SINCE COVID-19 MATERIALISED, OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS PHIL LAUGHTON, TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST AT ZF WABCO AUSTRALIA, HAS BEEN KEPT BUSY TEACHING CUSTOMERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY HOW TO MAINTAIN AND DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH THEIR ALL-IMPORTANT TRAILER ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEMS. It could be argued that operator and

(Royal Air Force) where he completed an

As for how he came to settle in the Land

technician training to ensure the best

apprenticeship in electrical and electronic

Downunder, Phil says he revelled in the

possible outcomes from sophisticated

engineering on aircraft.

opportunity to join WABCO Australia as it

Trailer Electronic Braking Systems (TEBS),

Despite the shift from wings to wheels,

was a complete change of lifestyle for him,

such as those supplied by ZF WABCO, is

Phil agrees that his apprenticeship and

his wife and two sons.

every bit as important as the actual sale of the products.

experience in the RAF stood him in good

“We’d not previously been to Australia, and we decided to just go for it and

Phil Laughton has been with ZF WABCO

stead for his subsequent career with ZF WABCO.

for a total of 23 years, the last eight of

“With TEBS we have CAN (Controller

thing we’ve ever done,” Phil says –

which have been in Australia. For 15 years

Area Network) bus and brake-by-wire

prior he was employed at the company’s

technologies that are very similar to

adding that their two boys are now fully Aussie except for when the English

UK headquarters in Leeds.

systems used in aircraft, so yes, there are

football (soccer) is on.

Before this, starting fresh out of school,

a lot of synergies,” Phil says. “It’s been a very interesting ride.”

Talking about his time with ZF WABCO,

Phil spent just under eight years in the RAF

ZF WABCO strives to keep training as practical as possible.

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not look back; to be fair it’s the best

Phil explains that while product support

We’d not previously been to Australia, and we decided to just go for it and not look back; to be fair it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. has always been a strong focus, there has been a renewed emphasis in the last few years on taking things to the next level.

“These days we are looking at new ways of supporting our customers, particularly given the increasing prevalence of TEBS on trailers,” Phil says.

“Now that TEBS is mandatory on all new trailers, people are getting used to the idea of it and many are willing to learn

Phil Laughton of ZF WABCO providing trailer electronic braking system support.

more about it and how to maintain it and get the best out of it.”

comes from my own experience in dealing

are important changes that really have

Phil elaborates that getting the information

with issues over the years and I’m happy to

the potential to help people maintain

out to the masses is quite a challenge

pass this on to others so that they also will

as there are only four people including

know what to do in certain situations.”

their equipment correctly and keep it on the road,” he says.

himself working for ZF WABCO Australia in

Phil says by far the largest amount of

In conclusion, Phil states that while

the product and technical support realm.

issues with EBS systems on trailers are due

the pandemic has thrown up various

He emphasises that the recent evolution of

to damage to wiring and ABS/EBS wheel

challenges with regard to training, it did

the training because of Covid lockdowns

sensors caused by road debris.

help the ZF WABCO Australia team to

had to be swift to support the market and

“A lot of it comes down to good old-

reinvent their training offering to support

started with the creation of step-by-step

fashioned common sense,” he says.

customers during this time.

guides – that are sent to participants after

“For instance, if sensor wiring is routed

This ensured the company found an

the training webinar – on how to use the

and secured correctly to the axle when the

effective and efficient way to educate

WABCO diagnostic software.

trailer is built there is far less potential for

its growing customer base on how to

“We have also created videos on YouTube

issues in the long run.”

fit and maintain the WABCO TEBS E

and are holding regular online webinars

Phil says simple steps like running the

advising how to fit and maintain WABCO

wiring along the rear of the axle tubes

system in order to maximise durability and performance.

products,” Phil says, adding, “a lot of the

rather than the front and ensuring the

emphasis today is on training people to

wiring is not tightly cable-tied to rubber

diagnose faults in their equipment because

brake hoses to allow room for flex when

Fast Fact

we just don’t have the resources to do it all ourselves.”

the brakes are applied are details he readily

With EBS now mandatory on all new

shares with customers.

trailers, ZF WABCO’s Technical Support

It’s for this reason, Phil continues, that

“Minor details like that aren’t generally

personnel are ramping up efforts to

he endeavours to keep the training as

found in publications but can make all

educate their customers in effective

straightforward and practical as possible

the difference to the longevity of TEBS

maintenance and problem-solving

so that it appeals to a wide range of

systems,” Phil says.

techniques that keep trailers on the

participants.

He adds that big advances in software

road and earning money.

“We’re big believers in not making things

and hardware are also making the

overly complicated for people considering

systems more durable and user-

EBS is still relatively new to some customers in the market,” he says.

friendly – particularly when it comes to

“I’ve also built into my course potential

fault diagnosis – and also making the training more effective.

issues that they may come across and

“The advancements we’ve made with

ways they can maintain their equipment

diagnostic cables, software and even the

to avoid these issues. A lot of this advice

repair solutions over the last few years

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

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Tracking well with SAF-Holland axles SAF-HOLLAND DISC BRAKES ARE DELIVERING OPTIMAL CONTROL AND MANOEUVRABILITY AND TARE WEIGHT ADVANTAGE FOR RISHA’S NEWEST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS UNIT. The team at Hercules have recently delivered a brand new three-axle dog trailer combination fitted with SAF-Holland disc brakes to Melbourne-based firm, Risha. It’s the first time George Milonakos, who is the owner and founder of Risha, has used an SAF-Holland product in his fleet.

Operating three tippers and trailers, George has been hauling quarry products throughout metropolitan Melbourne for over 18 years. His latest three-axle dog is a highproductivity equipment built to deliver the advantages of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) specification. The new combination has joined other vehicles in his fleet to carry out Three-axle dog trailer fitted with SAF-Holland disc brakes.

A robust trailer combination with low tare weight advantage for improved productivity.

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quarry work for Hanson Australia.

With a floor thickness of 10mm for greater

impact resistance, the new combination

haven’t had it for a long time but we’re

applications. Backed by the same superior

has been purpose-built for carting quarry

finding it tows really nice behind the trucks,

technology standards, SAF-Holland offers

products. For such a tough application

doesn’t bouncing around and stays in line

axles for semi-trailers and trailers with the

George needed a robust trailer combination

with the trucks. We’re totally impressed with

patented SAF Integral two-piece rotor.

that also offered low tare weight advantage

it so far. The unit is lighter than other trailer

“It’s George’s first trailer with SAF-Holland

for improved productivity. He got just that

combinations so we have an added benefit

axles,” Hercules Engineering General

in his new trailer with the SAF-Holland

of low tare weight, which means we can pull

Manager, Mark Hammel, says.

equipment.

more weight in each trip.”

“It’s a great combination. It offers light

“Hercules recommended the SAF disc brakes

SAF-Holland’s suspension systems are built

weight suspension from SAF axles that

for the trailer because my new Scania truck

on leading-edge technology that improves

improve tare weight. This is obviously an

is disc brake as well,” George says. “We

performance and service life in all types of

important feature in the tipper industry, to have low weight of the product so you can cart more products.

“George has mentioned to me that he’s happy with how the new unit tows behind his trucks. It tracks really well behind his truck on straight highway stretches and around corners because of the suspension.”

The SAF-Holland disc brake axles feature industry-leading standards including a low maintenance, factory-adjusted and encapsulated compact hub and bearings unit, long life grease and multi-lip seals, long-term corrosion protection, pre-mounted exciter ring and sensor holder, patented Integral rotor system, optimised for the perfect blend of structural strength with lowest possible tare weight.

“I also had some minor custom specifications on the trailer such as no ladders on the back, and the rear and side gates erect clear so the aluminium doesn’t fade away,” George says.

“We are very pleased with how the unit has turned out.”

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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Green is good LUCIDITY’S TEBS STATUS LAMP KIT TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF ASCERTAINING THAT SUCH SYSTEMS IN MULTI-TRAILER COMBINATIONS ARE OPERATING CORRECTLY. ALL THE OPERATOR NEEDS TO DO IS ENSURE THAT THE LIGHT ON EACH TRAILER IS GREEN AND IF SO, FROM A TEBS PERSPECTIVE, EVERYTHING IS GOOD TO GO. If a lamp is not lit at all this signifies there is no power to the TEBS system which could be as simple as a power lead not connected or another power supply issue.

A green lamp indicates the TEBS system is operational and ready to go on that trailer while a red lamp shows there is a fault on that individual trailer.

The EBS status lamps display the individual trailer status and every trailer within the combination must have its own status lamp.

Importantly, each lamp is wired independently to the others meaning one lamp’s function is not affected by another.

Due to the copious quantity of mining activity in the state, Western Australia has an extremely large number of roadtrains doing both on and off-highway work.

One of WA’s leading trailer builders, Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE), has come to rely on the durability and simplicity of Lucidity’s TEBS Status Lamp kit for its new trailer builds, many of which form triple or quad roadtrains.

According to BRE’s Keenan Verhoogt, the previous system entailing one light in the prime mover indicating an EBS fault is not

Bright lights.

a great help when pulling triple or quad The triple or quad roadtrain driver already

companies stipulate, as part of due diligence,

roadtrains.

has enough on their plate without having

“It’s all about being able to minimise

to wonder whether the Trailer Electronic

that their drivers must not drive a multicombination vehicle if the TEBS is faulty in

Braking System (TEBS) on the rig is working as

any way.

quickly,” Keenan says. “When you’ve got

it should.

Fortunately, Lucidity’s TEBS Status Lamp

four separate modulators out behind you the

Yet if the TEBS on just one trailer in a multi-

immediately displays TEBS Status for all trailers

single light fault system becomes a bit of a

combination has malfunctioned it could

individually after the ignition is switched on,

problem.”

potentially spell disaster if the driver is forced

meaning the driver can be assured of full EBS

Keenan says BRE has fitted around 750

to make an emergency stop or sudden evasive

functionality during a quick walk-around as

manoeuvre.

part of a pre-trip inspection.

of the Lucidity systems to its trailers since March 2020.

Put simply, the more trailers there are in tow,

The Lucidity system also makes the fault-

“The feedback I’ve had from operators has

the more a fully functioning EBS can make

finding process much easier and less

been overwhelmingly positive because it’s

the difference between a combination staying

time consuming because the fault can

simply a matter of a red light indicating a

stable and upright or ending up on its side.

be pinpointed to a particular trailer that’s

fault and green meaning it’s all good to go,”

With this in mind, it’s not surprising that many

showing a red light.

Keenan says.

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downtime by being able to diagnose faults

It’s all about being able to minimise downtime by being able to diagnose faults quickly,” Keenan says. “When you’ve got four separate modulators out behind you the single light fault system becomes a bit of a problem.

safety consequences.

“The product Lucidity came up with is

WA have vast numbers of roadtrains in their

“The team at Lucidity were great in helping

compatible with all of the TEBS systems in the

fleets and the simple fact is if the TEBS is not

us out with this product that’s made a big

market which is a really important factor.”

easy to fault diagnose and fix then it can get

difference to operators in terms of improving

Keenan elaborates that a lot of companies in

put in the ‘too hard’ basket with adverse

productivity through quicker fault diagnosis

“It also provides accountability, because if people see there’s a red light on they know there’s a problem and it can’t be simply ignored like a light on the dash – everybody can see it because it’s located on the outside of the trailer,” he says.

and repairs.”

An indication of how well-regarded Lucidity’s

Making fault finding simple.

TEBS Status Lamp kit is in the marketplace is that it was among a select group of five innovative transport equipment systems nominated for the Heavy Vehicle Industry Association (HVIA) Safety Innovation Award last year.

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

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

On the front foot with flexibility TO ANSWER STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND, ORIX AUSTRALIA HAS ADDED NEW VAWDREY B-DOUBLE CURTAIN-SIDE SETS TO ITS NATIONWIDE RENTAL FLEET. To meet the ever-growing needs of

of Vawdrey Australia, to ensure the

Australia’s busiest transport corridors.

its customers, ORIX has expanded its

company’s line-up of lease and rental

ORIX lays claim to being the only national

rental fleet with several shiny new sets

assets is ideally tailored to the needs of its

commercial vehicle rental company with

of Titeliner B-double trailers supplied by Vawdrey Australia.

customers to meet their short and long-

a national fleet management and leasing

term requirements.

service combined.

With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing

“The quality of the products and, equally

The company says this allows it to provide

to be a major burden on Australia’s

importantly, the aftersales support

rentals for as little as one day, through

supply chain network, ORIX maintains

provided by Vawdrey are very strong,”

to leases lasting five years or more. Part

it will continue to invest heavily in new

Grant Harrison, General Manager of ORIX

of the complete service package involves

trailers for its rental fleet to support the

Rental, stresses: “which is why we chose

providing telematics and a customer portal

often fluid demands of its transport and logistics customers.

Vawdrey for our most recent B-double

called ORIX OneView, along with extensive

acquisitions.”

reporting to ensure customers have full

Renting, according to ORIX, enables

Grant reiterates that Vawdrey’s aftersales

visibility to critical information at all times.

operators to maintain the necessary

support was a critical factor in ORIX’s

numbers of vehicles in their fleets at any

determination to continue to invest in

Fast Fact

given time without the upfront costs and

Vawdrey equipment.

ORIX mostly utilises original equipment

credit constraints of buying.

The Vawdrey rental trailers that ORIX

manufacturers (OEM) and dealerships

Ultimate flexibility in fleet numbers

offers are said to be especially versatile for

for its scheduled maintenance and

is assured as units can be added or

general freight carriers. For instance, the

servicing requirements. However,

subtracted as required. This is particularly

standard Vawdrey Titeliner (curtain-sider)

the firm also provides its customers

pertinent during times of peak demand,

trailer comes complete with hanging gates

with 24/7 coverage for on-road

such as the Christmas period.

and load restraint rated curtains. These

breakdowns through an accredited

For the past 20 years, ORIX has worked

trailers generally see interstate service

national network of service providers.

closely with Paul Vawdrey, Director

along the Eastern Seaboard – one of

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Grant explains that for transport operators

elsewhere,” he says.

assistance all included in the rental price.

considering equipment for long or short-

“In addition, ORIX’s wide range of modern

Above all, Grant continues, when

term use, there are several advantages with

vehicle assets are optimally maintained and

a business needs to quickly change

renting or leasing, including the elimination

feature high levels of safety equipment

of upfront costs and the credit constraints

that can assist transport operators

its fleet numbers either up or down, renting enables ultimate flexibility.

that can come with ownership.

with streamlining their operations and

“Depending on availability, you can rent

“With renting, it’s a low investment over a shorter period, which frees up

containing costs.” The company offers

or de-hire assets as and when your needs

complete transport equipment rental

change – so you only pay for what you

capital that can be put to good use

packages with maintenance and roadside

actually need at any given time.”

Contact

Vawdrey B-double trailer combination joins ORIX’s rental fleet.

ORIX Australia Ph: 1300 652 886 Web: www.orix.com.au

Fast Fact While the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown up considerable challenges for Australia’s transport sector, ORIX’s latest B-double trailer combinations from Vawdrey Australia are helping support both large and small customers in meeting their up-to-theminute transport fleet requirements.

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Hydreco raises expectations ONE OF THE LEADING NAMES IN TRANSPORT TIPPING EQUIPMENT, POWAUTO, HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ROBUST AND RELIABLE PTOS FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS. In 1959 in a nondescript factory at

Hydreco, however, has never lost

Gladesville in Sydney’s inner west, the first

touch with its roots and is still

Powauto PTOs (Power Take-Offs) were

designing and engineering

being manufactured for an expanding

PTOs and hydraulic components

transport industry craving the newfound

in Australia to suit the harshest

quality of the products.

of conditions this country can

Fast forward 62 years and Powauto is

throw at them.

now owned by the multi-national Hydreco

As such, Hydreco Powauto PTOs

Group, based at Poole in the UK, which

are commonly found in the iron

has expanded to incorporate a complete

ore mines of Western Australia,

range of transport hydraulic equipment in

the coal mines of North Queensland,

addition to a range of PTOs to suit nearly

the wheat fields of NSW and the stop start

all truck transmissions and applications.

traffic of the capital cities, to name a few.

Hydreco also exports PTOs around the

Bespoke control solutions.

PTOs for all transmissions.

world from its Smeaton Grange (western

dolly lock air cylinder kits.

Sydney) facility to places like New

While the Hydreco name is synonymous

Zealand, South Africa, Japan, China,

with quality products which can withstand

Russia, USA, Europe, and the Middle

the toughest of conditions, the company

East for use in some of the toughest applications the world over.

also prides itself on remaining innovative

Apart from PTOs, Hydreco also supplies a

equipment and systems.

complete range of world-class hydraulic

For example, as available real estate

products that includes pumps, valves,

to fit PTOs and pumps on trucks has

hoists and oil tanks as well as a range

progressively shrunk, Hydreco has

of complementary items such as air

embarked on a mission to reduce the size

and electric controls, tailgate swing and body pivot kits and tailgate and

and weight to make installation not only

and flexible with the designs of its

easier but safer as well.

For instance, the new 4800 Series Hot Shift PTO, to suit Allison automatic transmissions that are prevalent on modern trucks, is now 22mm lower in height than the earlier 38 series and is also 10kg lighter, while maintaining the same torque capacity and offering an extra three ratios.

Hydreco Powauto PTOs are specified as original equipment with some of Australia’s major truck manufacturers and suppliers and the full range of transport hydraulic components is available through a nationwide network of distributors and resellers.

Contact

Installation services.

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Hydreco Powauto Australia 12/167 Prospect Hwy Seven Hills NSW 2147 Ph: 1300 HYDRECO Web: www.hydreco.com

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Reinventing the fifth wheel ENGINEERING FIRM MECHANICAL SYSTEM DYNAMICS HAS ENGINEERED, DESIGNED AND PATENTED A REVOLUTIONARY COMPENSATING FIFTH WHEEL THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF ROLLOVERS IN HEAVY AND MULTI COMBINATION VEHICLES. Mechanical System Dynamics was co-

Graph shows that increasing rollover threshold from 0.35g to 0.385g provides a 10 per cent improvement in roll stability. This equates on average to about a 30 per cent reduction in single heavy-vehicle rollover accidents.

founded by Dr Hans Prem and Dr Luan Mai, both of whom gained PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in the early 1980s.

Both men have an intense interest in vehicle dynamics. With Hans, it commenced with his PhD and the study of motorcycles in 1979, undertaken at the University of Melbourne, and thereafter progressed in a series of logical steps to innovative large off-highway mining trucks with gross weights approaching 500 tonnes.

Meanwhile, Luan Mai was awarded a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Monash University and the J.W. Dodds Memorial Medal and Prize for Best Graduate in 1976.

In 1982 Luan gained a PhD for outstanding research in the dynamics and control of load-sensitive pumps. His interest in road tanker rollover stability subsequently led to the construction of a tilt table facility that is still in use today at Linfox’s Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) near Anglesea in Victoria.

and developing a radically improved

which he says directly equates to about

The outcomes and recommendations

compensating fifth wheel.

from this research led to nationwide

Simply stated, Hans believes the advanced

a 30 per cent reduction in single vehicle rollovers (see Graph).

safety improvements for articulated heavy

design of the compensating fifth wheel he

As for the impetus for embarking on

vehicles and road tankers in particular.

and Luan have developed and patented

such an ambitious project, Hans says

Which brings us to the latest efforts

has the potential to achieve up to a 10

the company was repeatedly contacted

of this ‘Dynamic Duo’ in designing

per cent improvement in roll stability

by operators seeking a superior compensating fifth wheel.

“Believe it or not, the currently available compensating fifth wheel was first patented just on 60 years ago and the design has changed very little since,” he says.

“We decided to study its operation to understand exactly how it works and then set about designing an alternative

Further development of the New Compensator concept will include electric actuators.

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that would improve its operation in a number of key areas.”

The main purpose of a compensating fifth

The New Compensator addresses several key deficiencies in existing compensator fifth wheel designs that have been around since 1961.

feet with different base mounting widths, thus subtly changing the angle of the links and enabling the height of the roll-centre to be easily tailored – either up or down – to a specific trailer and load.

Mechanical System Dynamics is now in the process of constructing a prototype New Compensator that will be subjected to further testing for strength and durability.

It will then be initially certified with onroad testing to commence in due course.

The company would like to hear from

We decided to study its operation to understand exactly how it works and then set about designing an alternative that would improve its operation in a number of key areas.

entities, manufacturers and transport

wheel is to provide torsional relief between

Instead of the cradle design of the original

“We regard our initial passive version

the prime-mover and semi-trailer, and

compensating unit where the metal-to-

of the New Compensator design as a

additionally in B-doubles and A-doubles,

metal sliding action requires a constant

stepping-stone to a fully active design

torsional relief between the ‘A’ and ‘B’

film of grease, the New Compensator

featuring forced tilt control (see main

trailers and dolly/second trailer respectively.

features a four-bar link arranged like a

image) comprising ‘plug-and-play’

It is particularly beneficial in road tanker

parallelogram with eight pivot points,

electric actuators, electronic control and

operations due to the propensity for stress

complete with self-lubricating ‘greaseless’

integration with other on-board smart

cracking in the barrel around the skid plate

bearings, enabling a smooth compensating

systems,” Hans says.

area if a standard fifth wheel is used.

action to occur.

“This further development in the design

However, Hans believed that after 60

In basic passive form (see image

in the form of an active automated

years it was high time to improve on the original compensator design.

below) two spring-loaded struts with

compensating action – which is where

integral snubbers limit the maximum

the real magic happens – is expected

“Some disadvantages cited by our

tilt angle. Through careful design

to improve the safety and operational

customers include cost, maintenance

and location of roll-centres the New

(regular greasing required) and a relatively

Compensator can be used to control

benefits of the New Compensator further still.

short service life”, Hans says.

the distribution of the overturning moment during cornering thereby further

Stay tuned for more details of this

Not known for doing things by halves, Hans and Luan came up with

improving rollover stability.

upcoming edition of Trailer Magazine.

a New Compensator concept that

A key feature and further benefit of this

has the potential to eliminate all of the known issues.

design is that the turntable roll-centre

Contact

can be adjusted by simply substituting

Hans Prem Director, Mechanical System Dynamics Ph: 0457 082 457 Email: hans@msdynamics.com.au

companies interested in this technology to help bring it to market.

And finally, Hans says the full potential of the New Compensator is yet to be fully revealed and realised.

promising post-development in an

Fast Fact Using computer modelling, Mechanical System Dynamics has designed a New Compensator fifth wheel that improves on the currently available compensator style fifth wheel in a number of crucial ways.

With a prototype in the works, initial The four-link design uses greaseless pivot bearings for low maintenance and long service life.

certification and real-world testing will commence in due course.

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FTE delivers durable, reliable and fuel-efficient solutions with Alcoa Wheels TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER, FIBREGLASS TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, AND ALCOA WHEELS HAVE PARTNERED TO CREATE FUEL EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS. THE RELIABILITY AND CONSISTENCY OF THE ALCOA RANGE HAS HELPED PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS. Since 1976, Fibreglass Transport Equipment

Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels take lowering

(FTE) has supplied the Australian food

maintenance to another level with their

industry with a variety of lead trailers, semi-

patented surface treatment that actually

trailers and rigid vans to cart everything

penetrates the surface of the aluminium

from fresh produce and meat products to

and forms one composite to prevent filiform

pharmaceuticals and other temperature-

corrosion and ultimately, won’t peel or

sensitive goods.

crack, which is often seen in coated wheels.

In addition to providing a thermally

For fleets that uphold an impeccable image,

efficient and unique bonded body, free

like many who commission FTE to build

of mechanical type fasteners, this design

their temperature-controlled equipment,

results in outstanding fuel efficiency and

Dura-Bright wheels make it easier by saving

a K value that the manufacturer claims

an integral addition to the mix as they are

labour and time with their consistent shine

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relied on by companies like FTE to help their

without the need to polish.

Committed to delivering the highest quality

customers save more fuel, improve tyre

Available across the Alcoa Wheel range,

equipment, FTE’s preferred wheel of choice

performance, carry more load, and reduce

including the 18kg Ultra ONE wheel,

is Alcoa wheels.

maintenance costs.

Dura-Bright wheels combine strength, light

A match to FTE’s exceptional equipment

The Alcoa wheels and FTE partnership goes

weight and low maintenance for an all-

standards with not only its strength,

back well over 25 years, with FTE becoming

round solution to support the bottom line.

durability, and fuel efficiency, Alcoa wheels

one of Alcoa’s earliest customers when

“FTE and Alcoa wheels have been a good

are backed by more than 75 years of

aluminium wheels were first introduced to

match for decades,” says Ross Simmons,

innovation and commitment to equally high

Australia.

Managing Director of Howmet Wheel

standards.

Customers of FTE today specify a

Systems, distributor of Alcoa wheels in

“Alcoa have been a staple to the

combination of polished Alcoa wheels and

Australia. “Both companies’ commitment

transport industry and our business,”

Dura-Bright wheels, according to their

to innovating gives our customers the best

says FTE National Sales Manager, Jason

preference.

products in the market, and continues to

Cunningham. “The reliability and

The Alcoa Ultra ONE 22.5” x 8.25” wheel

align to this day.”

consistency we get from their product range

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weighing in at just 18kg, compared with an

for our customers.”

average 23kg of other standard aluminium

With fuel efficiency being one of the hottest

wheels, while being able to carry the same

topics right now, and FTE’s equipment

load, which means the equipment produces

built to run efficiently, Alcoa wheels are

better fuel efficiency and more payload.

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Drive Safer Drive Smarter

A Pacific Telematics kit.

TRUCK PARTS SUPPLIER, AIR BRAKE CORPORATION, IS EMBRACING ADVANCES IN CONNECTIVITY TO BEST SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL HEAVY VEHICLE INDUSTRY. THE LATEST GPS TRACKER FROM PACIFIC TELEMATICS – DESIGNED FOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEMS – IS NOW AVAILABLE. Air Brake Corporation (ABC) was formed

“Our ecosystem is connected and we

accreditation and more than 30 staff to

in 1987 with Kelvin Sherwood at the

have global visibility and reach – no longer

cover the needs of the Australian market.

helm to support the heavy vehicle market

are we isolated by a pool of water,” he

Most recently, ABC’s engineering team

with quality solutions. His entrepreneurial

says. “The commercial heavy vehicle fleet

has developed Pacific Telematics (TrailerIQ)

spirit to leverage leading global brands

has adapted to this new world, we are

with the purpose of leading innovation

under the ABC umbrella would see the

now talking about connected vehicles,

by seamlessly integrating tomorrow’s

company rapidly expand to become one of

autonomous vehicles alternative power

technologies today.

the biggest independent braking solution

while increasing efficiency, safety and

“Raising the bar for connectivity within

providers to the original equipment

comfort.”

the Australian heavy vehicle market, Pacific

manufacturer market within Australia. The

So, what has changed at ABC?

Telematics deploys solutions for trailer,

brands ABC aligns itself with includes, but

“The DNA is still there as the company is

truck and light commercial vehicles,”

are not limited to: WABCO, TSE, ALKON

headed by Robert Sherwood who brings

Adam says. “Pacific telematics is Transport

and Sealco.

the entrepreneurial spirit and flair for

Certification Australia registered in line

In 2002, ABC founded Pacific Air Controls

innovation to the current era,” Adam says.

with the national telematics framework.

to meet demand for alternative product

“In terms of infrastructure, we have three

The telematics portfolio is now expanded

options that are equivalent in performance

warehouse locations (Perth, Melbourne

to offer multiple integration options for

but tailored for Australian operational

and Sydney) which helps to reduce lead

the Australian fleet. Including innovative

requirements.

times to better serve industry.”

solutions for road train operation to

Fast forward almost 20 years, today’s

ABC’s engineering capabilities include

mitigate the needs of monitoring devices

market, according to Adam Woltanski –

in-house SARN-certified testing to aid

on each trailer. Seamless CAN and I/O

ABC Sales & New Business Development

agility on brake system design in line

integration to most devices.”

Manager – is vastly different.

with customer needs. The QA lab has ISO

TrailerIQ integrates to all makes of TEBS

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monitoring the entire operation of the

interface by use on an app. Later this year

trailer in real time. For example actual air

Conti will offer an Ityre which integrates

supply, weight, km travelled, brake force,

the sensor inside the tyre fitted in factory.

Pacific Telematics is now a registered

voltage supply and ABS/RSS events are

This will ensure that the installation is

service provider for rim

monitored to ensure safe trailer operation.

simplified.

Last month, Transport Certification

This is coupled to real time SMS event

“We are proud of our 34-year history in

Australia announced Pacific Telematics

notification and automated reports

the commercial heavy vehicle market,”

as a new registered provider for the

summarizing findings within a specified

Adam says. “With the DNA instilled in

Road Infrastructure Management

time period.

the roots of the company, we are ready to

(RIM) application.

Lateral acceleration is monitored to allow

innovate, and brings tomorrow’s solutions

Road agencies use the RIM application

the operator to monitor predicatively areas

to market today.”

of the National Telematics Framework

where an incident almost occurred and hot

in a range of road access schemes,

spot that area to pre warns drivers in the

permits and national notices across

future.

jurisdictions to drive productivity and

Pacific Telematics will release a suite of

safety reforms, while reducing costs.

software early in Q1 2022 to enhance

These include: Oversize Overmass

our offering. The suite will include, pre

(OSOM) Vehicle Movement Scheme;

vehicle check, e-diary, fuel tax credits,

Safety, Productivity and Environment

rental utilization, load optimization, and

Construction Transport Scheme

a simplified reporting suite to enable

(SPECTS); Farm Gate Access Scheme;

user request reports using Microsoft BI

Port Botany Container Movement

interface.

Efficiency Scheme; and RIM

This year ABC has strategically partnered

Performance-Based Standards

with Continental, a global tyre

(RIM) monitoring schemes.

manufacturer renowned for its cutting-

“We are a wholly-owned Australian

edge design and solutions – for integrated

company,” says Pacific Telematics

and connected wheel end solutions for

Director, Adam Woltanski. “Our

Pacific Telematics. This deal will ensure the

commitment is to lead innovation:

supply of wheel end monitoring 24/7 in

by seamlessly integrating tomorrow’s

real-time. With the integration we are able

technologies today. Raising the bar

to monitor 32 tyres allowing monitoring

for connectivity within the Australian

of 8 axle trailers on a single device. I do

heavy vehicle sector with the RIM application, we can now expand

believe this is a world’s first application to take in this many wheel ends on single platform using one device.

We are currently running 6 axle dog trailers in the market. In addition to back to base monitoring we offer a direct to driver

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A mine of innovation OVER A DIVERSE CAREER SPANNING MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, DR HANS PREM HAS DEVELOPED NOVEL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS COMPLEX PROBLEMS – EVERYTHING FROM MOTORCYCLES TO 500-TONNE OFF-ROAD DUMP TRUCKS USED IN THE MINING INDUSTRY. Upon completing his Mechanical Engineering degree with first class honours at the University of Melbourne in 1979, Hans Prem undertook a PhD at the same University to study vehicle dynamics.

With his choice of vehicle being the motorcycle, the focus of his research was to measure, using sophisticated equipment, and better understand the skills necessary to control a motorcycle with the ultimate aim of reducing high accident rates among low-time, inexperienced riders.

Early in his career, after taking a research engineer/scientist position with the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), Hans was given a thorny problem of national significance – the calibration of road roughness measuring equipment and the measurement and analysis of road surface unevenness, otherwise known as pavement rideability.

This led him to develop the prototype version of ARRB’s laser-based profilometer which was the solution to the problem. Later versions of the profilometer, which became a flagship ARRB product and global service offering, are today used for surveys of road condition performed at the road-network level.

As Research Co-ordinator of Heavy Vehicles and Mining at ARRB, and then Chief Scientist,

Dr Hans Prem.

Hans’ interests continued in the areas of heavy- and multi-combination vehicle

on a new, lightweight, innovative design.

However, with his most recent innovation in

dynamics, infrastructure impacts, dynamics

“I was responsible for every part of the design

fifth wheel technology (see story elsewhere

of vehicle-bridge interaction and safety

and I had to oversee the entire project and

in this issue of Trailer) set to launch soon, it’s

performance.

sign-off on every drawing, from go to whoa,”

likely he will continue to influence the safety

With his comprehensive understanding of

Hans says. “I also gained my first US patent

and productivity of the transport industry for

heavy vehicle dynamics, Hans provided, and

on the rear suspension system we developed

many years to come.

continues to provide, recommendations

which was a novel design and one of the key

for the Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

features of the truck.”

scheme for heavy vehicles.

Hans proudly relates that the finished product

Industry Icon

In the early ‘90s, working in a research role for

was featured on the front cover of Australian

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

a large mining company, Hans was involved

Mining in September 1997 with the headline,

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

with the design of large off-road dump trucks,

‘The Aussie truck: Made in America’.

honouring the unsung heroes of the

which entailed working in the USA for two

This is just a small snapshot of what Dr Hans

commercial road transport industry.

years with a major mining truck manufacturer

Prem has achieved during his illustrious career.

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INDUSTRY ICON

Industry leader: Beti Ristevska TRAILER MAGAZINE SPEAKS WITH BETI RISTEVKSA, SENIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR AT SCANIA’S PRESTONS FACILITY IN SYDNEY, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. BETI JOINED SCANIA WITH NO ROAD TRANSPORT HISTORY BUT IS RISING THROUGH THE RANKS WITHIN THE BUSIEST SCANIA DEALERSHIP IN THE COUNTRY. Q:What first drew you to the commercial road transport industry?

A: I was working for an industrial storage and automations company for around 13 years and decided I wanted a new challenge and to work for a larger company with more opportunities to advance. I knew a bit about Scania, and I am married to a truck driver. Scania was good about upskilling me for a Customer Service Advisor role, and supporting me on my journey. On my second day they flew me to Melbourne for training.

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

A: Firstly, no two days are the same, which is great. In my new role I am responsible for five other staff, three females and two males.

We talk with customers everyday regarding their servicing and repair needs. Good communication is the key – often and early – especially if we’re going to need more time to complete a job.

Q: What has been a highlight of your

Beti Ristevska.

career so far?

A: One of the highlights was winning two

advancement is merit based. Until last year,

their Scania trucks to remain in business, so

Scania Credit Awards in 2019, one for Integrity

we had a female CFO, and there are very

we play an important role which does bring

and one for Team Spirit. It felt so good to

senior women in the business, so I don’t

a good degree of job satisfaction.

be recognised for the efforts I put in, after

see gender as a barrier to success here. We

just two years at Scania. Also, the promotion

have women truck drivers as customers and

Q: What do you think could be improved?

to my current role was a pleasant surprise.

women working in parts, customer service,

A: Scania is a good role model for the

I was happy that the work I had done at

finance and many other jobs.

industry with a very open hiring policy, and a commitment to training and upskilling the

Scania for three years had been recognised Q: What is the best thing about the

people it employs. There are no barriers to

transport industry?

success if you are motivated and driven and

A: In our roles we’re helping to get our

we can see this throughout Scania Australia.

Q: What do female-driven events in

customers back on the road as soon as

We need to tell the story to everyone that

commercial road transport mean to you?

gender does not limit potential because there

A: Within Scania there is a growing number

possible so they can deliver the goods that we all need to live our lives. Many small

of women in all manner of jobs and

family owned concerns depend entirely on

transport industry for everyone.

and rewarded, and I feel that I am on a good career path.

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Body and soil PETER WADEWITZ IS A SPECIAL TYPE OF ECO-ENTREPRENEUR WHO HAS BUILT HIS BUSINESS BY REGARDING UNWANTED ORGANIC MATERIALS AS A RESOURCE RATHER THAN WASTE. Peats Soil receives and processes much of

away, it is something you never expect,”

and macro nutrients within a plant and the

metropolitan Adelaide’s green organics

Peter said at the time in response to the

health of the plant, it is the most exciting

from council kerbside and industrial

award. “I just do what I do because I am so

thing,” Peter says.

collections, as well as food organics from

passionate about it. I have been involved

Putting carbon back into the soil can have

businesses such as hotels, supermarkets,

in composting for 50 years. You have your

additional benefits other than curtailing

schools, office buildings, food processors

head down and your tail up, because you

pollution. Peter cites one farmer in NSW

and manufacturers. Peter Wadewitz and

believe in what you are doing.”

who has applied six tonnes of compost

his team developed the globally renowned

Peats Soil and Garden Supplies employs

product per hectare for ten years and has

BiobiN organic waste collection and on-site

almost 100 people and is a family run

built the soil carbon up from 0.5 per cent

processing facilities to divert potentially

company with a vision to be a world leader

to 4.5 per cent and now uses less water

useful products from being dumped

in sustainable and innovative organics

and less fertiliser while growing healthier

into landfill. The breakdown of organic

recycling. For 45 years Peats have been

fruit and vegetables.

materials in landfill generates the potent

processing and marketing recyclable

“We’ve also got vineyards that use 60

greenhouse gas methane and produces

organic resources, creating products for

per cent less water than their neighbours

potentially polluting leachate. From a

landscaping, garden and horticultural

because they are using organic matter in

climate perspective, diverting green waste

activities in South Australia where the

the topsoil,” he says.

from landfill has the largest impact of any

business is based.

Peats Soil and Garden Supplies operate

solid waste component.

Converting waste organics into useful soil

from three depots located in the Adelaide

Peter has been the Managing Director of

improvers has become a passion for Peter

suburbs of Willunga, Langhorne Creek

Peats Soil and Garden Supplies since 1974

who estimates that more than 15 million

and Dublin as well as at Whyalla. During

and he is so well respected in his area of

tonnes of usable organic material is still

2021 Peats Soils expanded into Darwin,

expertise, as well as being community

being dumped into landfill in Australia

although their own trucks don’t run up the

and environmentally supportive, that he

every year.

Sturt Highway with Mildura being the most

was awarded the Medal of the Order of

“When you see compost going out onto

distant regular destination. The trucks run

Australia (OAM) in 2020.

farms and you see healthy soil and what it

regularly to Portland in Victoria as well as

“This is an unbelievable honour. I am blown

does for a plant, and what it does for micro

into NSW.

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Disrupting emerging markets with blockchain A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY COMPANY WITH AN OPERATIONAL BASE IN NIGERIA AND SIERRA LEONE HAS DETAILED ITS RECENT PURSUITS IN AFRICA. A booming population like Africa (1.2 billion people) is in dire need of efficient systems to keep track of moving freight. Without the appropriate checks in place, what can you do if shipments disappear without a trace?

At the forefront of this global concern, Domineum, headquartered in London, UK, was established to assist governments and companies with blockchain integration.

In addition to conducting research and development in the US, it also saw an opportunity in the Nigerian market to modernise land and property registration.

Poor official recordkeeping means the continent is rife with land-grabbers, which will only be exacerbated by shortages in food and fuel. There are reportedly more than 80 million landowners in Nigeria who lack property ownership certificates. If someone isn’t legally recognised as the owner of a patch of land, it makes sense that it cannot

Blockchain tech is transforming Africa’s economy.

To even get started with blockchain, there needs to be a base level of administration to work with. This is where Domineum comes in because this company aims to harness blockchain-based technology to issue cost-effective and reliable ownership titles to millions of tribal property owners to connect them to a modern economic system.

be legally disputed. And what if a heavy

in because this company aims to harness

platforms and smart boundary and contract

vehicle traverses a particular region and

blockchain-based technology to issue cost-

analysis using proprietary algorithms.

went missing? Naturally, your first port of

effective and reliable ownership titles to

Domineum is ultimately targeting the

call would be the authorities who would

millions of tribal property owners to connect

governments of Africa to embrace its

then reach out to those on the ground but

them to a modern economic system.

technology. It managed to secure a five-year

without any certainty of who owns what this

The company is striving to deliver Blockchain

plan (2018-2023) with Sierra Leone, which

task would be relatively fruitless. Where’s the accountability?

as a Service (Baas) and Software as a Service

was supported by the World Bank Group,

(SaaS) to increase overall efficiency of the

to improve efficiencies with moving goods

For the African economy, disruption to the

real estate services sector for businesses, land

across its border as well as reduce trade costs

supply chain, according to Domieum, hampers

departments and government agencies.

by 10 per cent. Three months into the plan,

the growth of agriculture and other sectors

This registry system was implemented in Abia

Sierra Leone implemented the company’s

because land is lost to other parties or taken

State, Nigeria, to ensure the distribution and

cargo tracking system. From 2019 to 2021,

by force by the government during conflict.

immutable storage of real estate documents,

Domineum claims it has captured $2 million

To even get started with blockchain, there

advanced query functionality on land and real

needs to be a base level of administration to

estate, high precision boundary mapping and

in revenue that would’ve been lost. This business to government process appears to

work with. This is where Domineum comes

real estate cataloguing services, anti-fraud

be win, win.

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