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

26 Economy The Port of Newcastle is at risk of becoming a monopolist without constraint, while the Reserve Bank of Australia comments on financial systems.

30 Modern Road Tankers See some of the most recent innovations in the road tanker market including innovative builds and metering systems.

36 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.

40 Moving Floor Keep up with the current moving floor trends.

48 Low Loaders It takes a sturdy platform trailer to cart heavy machinery as Drake and Tuff demonstrate.

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54 Tyres & Wheels Take these features for a spin and learn more about JOST’s EverShine alloy wheels, Tyres4U’s push for the next super tyre and Goodyear’s current product offering.

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

66 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine met with Debra Kirk, Manager of Legislative Maintenance at the National Transport Commission.

68 Industry Icon Talented, dedicated and ambitious, Arrigo (Danny) D’Angelo reflects on more than 60 years of improvising, engineering and surviving in Australia.

70 Fleet of the Month LogicHaul has recently added a quintet of UD Quon prime movers to its fleet. Early signs suggest Quon is close to being the ideal unit for this medium-distance haulage operation.

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72 World Map Schmitz Cargobull brings to market a suite of tipper innovations that embrace low tare weight builds, optimised liners for improved unloading, and the latest in remote control functionality.

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Breaking bad habits Australian communities are a powerful resource to tap, especially when the authorities are looking to tighten operational safety in transport and logistics.

Last month, the Victorian Government launched a new campaign, asking the general public to report unsafe Dangerous Goods (DG) storage and handling practices. This particular initiative follows the introduction of legislation that created ‘tough’ penalties for the illegal storage and handling of DG, which could see individuals face up to 10 years in jail and body corporates fined more than $6.4 million for the most serious offences.

The campaign, which is focused on transport drivers and 25,000-plus workplaces throughout the country, also aimed to increases awareness of obligations under the Dangerous Goods Act. WorkSafe is responsible for enforcing the Dangerous Goods Act and is leading a government agency taskforce to remove millions of litres of illegally stored chemical waste from 13 warehouses in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The clearing of these sites is well underway with approximately

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7.1 million litres of waste chemicals having been removed as of midOctober.

Minister for Workplace Safety, Jill Hennessy, reiterated the point by explaining that those who manufacture, store, transport, transport, sell or use DG have a duty to keep their workers, the community and the environment safe.

Meanwhile, industry groups such as the National Bulk Tanker Association and the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association are committed to improving DG road tanker safety through a number of innovations including fire suppression equipment, tyre monitoring systems and even the development of guidance materials under a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator safety grant.

The safety of the community – as well as the supply chain at large – should be of paramount importance.

In line with Chain of Responsibility adherence, everyone can contribute to making Australia a safer place to work and live in.

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Tyres4U acquires TTA Australia’s largest independent tyre

Tyres4U warehouse in Melbourne.

distributor, Tyres4U, has acquired Tyre and Tube Australia (TTA).

TTA has established itself as a leading specialty tyre and tube wholesaler in addition to being a substantial distributor of value tier passenger and truck tyres.

TTA owner and CEO, Andrew Bloxham, said the sale made sense if TTA wanted to continue providing a comprehensive package, incorporating industry best benefits.

“Given the range of Tyres4U product portfolio, plus its considerable investment in technology, I am delighted we are becoming part of such an innovative and strategically intuitive organisation,” he said.

“This move will provide better opportunities for our customers. Combining the strengths of Tyres4U and TTA, whereby we believe we have the best brands and largest range in each tyre category, will provide greater value for the customers of both businesses.”

Initially, TTA will continue to operate in the same manner as it does now but will be absorbed into the Tyres4U operation. This is expected to be complete by the end of

strengthen Tyres4U’s position as a

plus offering the strongest tyre range in

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major player in the industry by realising

Australia which will deliver a great outcome

The acquisition of TTA will further

improvements in efficiency and distribution

with an ultimate benefit to its customers.

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Operation Kingsize finds compliance improvement A national operation inspecting more than 3,500 heavy vehicles, including oversize overmass and Performance-Based Standards combinations, has found that 93 per cent were compliant with their permit conditions.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Operations Officer, Paul Salvati, said the third Operation Kingsize was conducted over nine days in September.

“This year, officers inspected 3,533 heavy vehicles which showed that 93.1 per cent were compliant with their permit or notice conditions,” said Salvati.

“Importantly, we saw over the course of the operation, the compliance rate increased as word spread about the nature of the

Salvati said the operation was intelligence-

across a range of categories, which equates

operation.

led, with real-time data managed through

to a compliance rate of 82.3 per cent of the

“This year’s operation was also designed to

the NHVR Command Centre, ensuring

vehicles intercepted – an increase from 80.7

better educate drivers on compliance with

information between NHVR, the heavy vehicle

per cent last year.

25.9 per cent of intercepts resulting in a

data network and on-road officers including

The most common offence in relation to

warning and information for operators.”

police was managed effectively.

access was failure to carry a required permit

Authorised Officers from 10 agencies

“The average intercept duration for compliant

or notice, required under the Heavy Vehicle

including police, state transport agencies and

vehicles was 14.1 minutes, compared to the

National Law. Other offences included

the NHVR were deployed to 142 locations

average intercept duration of 30.7 minutes for

breaches of mechanical safety (31.8 per cent),

across Australia, a significant increase from

non-compliant vehicles,” said Salvati.

mass (12.8 per cent), dimension (5.2 per cent),

the 28 locations utilised in 2018.

Overall there were 872 offences recorded

and loading (4.8 per cent).

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Woolworths streamlines supply chain with $560M facility

Woolworths is investing in its supply chain.

Supermarket company, Woolworths,

IT applications allow the distribution centre

conveyors and sorting systems, the

is leasing a new 70,000-square-metre

to monitor and replenish stock levels of

distribution centre provides Woolworths

distribution centre in Truganina, Victoria,

individual stores automatically.

with the capacity to sort and distribute

which leverages picking and packing

Installation of innovative IT applications

stock at far greater levels of accuracy and

technology designed to efficiently load trucks

connecting the distribution centre directly

at a pace not yet available in traditional

for store deliveries.

with in-store point of sale software, means

The facility, valued at $560 million, is

stock orders are automatically tailored to the

warehousing operations.

The facility also houses the largest solar

positioned on a 15.9 hectare site owned

specific needs of individual stores. Picking

panel installation on an industrial building in

by Charter Hall and is reported to be in

and packing technology allow for cartons

Australia, with more than 3,800 solar panels

continuous operation.

and pallets to be loaded onto trucks in the

installed on the rooftop.

The 45-metre-high bay has a capacity for

The solar panels will reportedly save

60,000 pallets and is fully automated.

correct sequence required in-store.

With multi-story racking systems, robotics

Pick and packing technology and innovative

technology, 14 kilometres of high-speed

20 per cent of the facility’s power needs.

1,400MWh of electricity each year, providing

AHG RL continues partnership with Real Pet Food Company Automotive Holdings Group Refrigerated

changed, the company has expanded into

temperature controlled transport services

Logistics’ (AHG RL) 15-year partnership

all national distribution channels and is

nationally for Real Pet Food,” said AHG

with Real Pet Food Company (RPFC) is set

now headquartered in Sydney. Operations

RL Key Account Business Manager, Craig

to continue.

Previously known as VIP Pet Foods, RPFC

continue to be centred near AHG RL’s

O’Connor.

“We are very proud of our long-standing

has changed markedly over the years,

Ormeau depot in Queensland.

“Following an extensive tender process,

according to AHG RL. Ownership has

AHG RL has been reappointed to provide

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Port of Brisbane CEO proud of international sustainability recognition Port of Brisbane has received four out

of Brisbane – its underpinned many of our

“But the work doesn’t stop here. We will

of five stars on the globally recognised

operations and projects as well as our long-

continue to undertake the GRESB assessment

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark

term planning over the year.

annually to analyse and identify opportunities

(GRESB) survey.

Roy Cummins, Port of Brisbane CEO, said this

“This GRESB rating is formal – and

to improve our performance in the future and

global – recognition of our sustainability

help achieve our sustainability goals.

was outstanding international recognition for

performance and recognition of the value

“We can’t achieve such a strong result

the Port’s economic, social and governance

we are contributing to the community, to the

by working alone. We prioritise working

(ESG) performance against other real estate

economy and to our customers.

It is also an endorsement of the robust

collaboratively with our customers,

and infrastructure assets around the world.

“Together with our Board and Executive Team,

governance structures we have in place to

ESG outcomes that will benefit the broader

I am particularly proud of this achievement,”

build trust with all stakeholders and ensure

port community and make Port of Brisbane

said Cummins.

transparency and accountability across our

more resilient. We are focused on ensuring

“Sustainability isn’t a new concept for Port

operations.

Port of Brisbane truly is here for the future.”

stakeholders and the community to deliver

Victorian Government cracks down on heavy vehicle operators A crack down in Victoria has been launched

of the crashes involving heavy vehicles are

on heavy vehicle operators who fail to comply with road safety regulations and National

caused by other motorists.

A recent study from the National Heavy

Heavy Vehicle Laws.

Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) found many

The State Government is embarking on a blitz

motorists don’t leave enough room around

to ensure heavy vehicles are road worthy and

trucks and aren’t aware that heavy vehicles

random targeted checks across Victoria would

have large blind spots.

focus on tyre, windscreen, oil leaks, seatbelts,

Car drivers are urged to allow enough space

brakes, suspension and coupling defects.

Under the heavy vehicle operations

when passing and merging in front of trucks

Transport Safety Services (TSS) Officers will

vehicles have large blind spots and require

also enforce truck curfews in areas including

more room to stop safely.

in traffic as well being aware that heavy

Melbourne’s inner west, which are designed

and serious injuries.

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne

to limit the number of heavy vehicles in

The TSS team also conducts site visits

said Victoria has a strong record on heavy

busy residential areas.

While the vast majority of drivers and

targeting companies with previous non-

vehicle compliance.

compliance issues, working with operators to

“These random compliance operations are

operators do the right thing, overweight

designed to ensure heavy vehicle operators

trucks, unsecured loads, speed and log book

address issues and reduce reoffending.

There have already been 34 fatalities

offences still pose a serious risk to truck drivers

involving heavy vehicles this year –

drivers do the right thing,” she said.

and other road users.

compared to 27 fatalities in 2018 according

“I’m focused on ensuring we can keep freight

TSS Officers have carried out more than 20

moving efficiently across Victoria and these

operations across Victoria so far this year,

to the State Government.

While truck and bus operators are

targeting known heavy vehicle crash locations,

responsible for driving safely and ensuring

of ensuring the safe movement of freight from

in order to reduce the occurrence of fatalities

their vehicles comply with the laws many

agriculture to other important goods.”

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VICT announces big name board appointments amidst reshuffle Fast growing ports and container specialist, Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), has this week appointed two new board members in response to the recent resignation of Brian Watson.

Former Victorian Transport Association CEO Philip Lovel was part of new appointments announced by VICT which also included Tony Cousins.

Watson who was on the board for five years was thanked for his services by Andy Dawes, VICT Senior Vice President, Regional Head Asia Pacific in an issued statement.

“Thank you Brian for the many years of service to the board, for your guidance throughout the project phase and seeing VICT into becoming a fully operational terminal,” he said.

As the VTA CEO for 26 years, Lovel is the first Executive Director/CEO to be honoured as a Life Member of the Association.

He is an experienced Civil Engineer with an MBA in Marketing and Operations.

As an experienced Board member having served in that capacity on many State Government Boards/Committees, Private Companies and Superannuation Institutions, he understands the importance of safety and industrial relations.

His supply chain and logistics experience is expected to be invaluable in handling road access issues especially in regard to community concerns with the Port environment.

In 2007 he was awarded Membership (AM) in the General Division of the Order

Phil Lovel and Tony Cousins.

of Australia in recognition for work in Safety and Productivity in the Road

innovation and the business plan from a

Since it commenced operations in 2017, VICT

Transport industry.

With many years of service in maritime and

strategic perspective.

has grown to move an estimated 500,000

A member of the Australian Maritime Safety

twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) annually.

shipping, Tony Cousins has held several

Authority (AMSA) Advisory Committee,

Parent company International Container

senior executive roles in Australia and New

Cousins is also a Director of the Australian

Terminal Services, Incorporated (ICTSI), is

Zealand with P&O Ports.

Mariner’s Welfare Society (AMWS) charity,

headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

Cousins led the establishment of PB Towage

an Ambassador for the Sydney Heritage

Located at Webb Dock East, Port of

in the Australian tug industry, disrupting a

Fleet and a long-term volunteer Community

Melbourne, outside the West Gate Bridge,

long-standing national monopoly.

More recently he was with the Port

Representative on the Wylie’s Baths Trust,

VICT is reportedly a fully automated

with stewardship of the iconic, heritage listed

container terminal uniquely placed to service

Authority of NSW, where he focused on

ocean pool in Sydney’s Coogee Bay.

the next generation of larger vessels.

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PAL system lifts cattle unloading safety and efficiency The trial of a revolutionary parallel access landing (PAL) platform at Kilcoy Global

The parallel access landing platform is set to boost efficiencies in the livestock industry.

Foods in Queensland is revealing remarkable improvements in safety and productivity for B-double stock crate operators unloading cattle at the facility.

It alleviates the age-old safety risks involved with drivers having to climb up the sides or on top of the crates to open gates and coax cattle to egress.

A joint initiative of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) and Kilcoy Global Foods, the PAL project is funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) with significant financial support from the Federal Government which has reportedly allocated $3.9 million in

voluntary basis and a user charge will be

Trevor Heinrich said a number of abattoirs

funding for Round 2 of the Heavy Vehicle

levied, starting at $15 and reducing by

in Queensland are using different types

Safety Initiative program.

$2.50 each fortnight until it is removed

of access landing platforms to improve

Of this, $102,000 has been earmarked for

completely,” said Wild.

safety outcomes and the results have been

ALRTA to help fund a feasibility study into

“ALRTA will monitor the usage rates and

extremely positive.

user-pay unloading infrastructure at Kilcoy

different charging levels to determine the

“The industry is starting to get onboard

Global Foods.

willingness to pay and optimal payback

with these safety systems, which is a great

At the recent official launch of the research

thing,” said Heinrich.

trial were Federal Assistant Minister for Road

periods.

She affirmed that in the first three weeks of

Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz,

operation it has been clear that transport

with drivers needing to climb up and down

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto and Martins Stock

operators are willing to make a contribution

the crates in addition to dealing with live

Haulage at Oakey (QLD) General Manager,

towards safer unloading infrastructure.

animals have traditionally been our biggest

Trevor Heinrich, among others.

“We hope this trial will demonstrate that

risk factors.”

Livestock and Rural Transporters Association

rapid infrastructure upgrades are possible

Prime Creative Media witnessed an

of Queensland member, Fiona Wild,

when supply chain parties work together,

impressive demonstration of the PAL with

addressed the gathering saying that

share costs and realise the benefits.”

the unloading of several B-double loads of

loading and unloading livestock is the most

Scott Buchholz said that the Federal

cattle at the Kilcoy facility.

dangerous part of the transport task.

Government is committed to investing no

After the truck is backed up to the ramp

“However, well designed infrastructure

less than $100 billion over the next decade

the driver presses a button which activates

can reduce safety risks while improving

into infrastructure and road safety.

the wheel motors and within 35 seconds

productivity,” said Wild.

“At this site, ProWay Livestock Equipment

“It is this safety initiative that we are

the PAL is in position adjacent to the crate.

witnessing here today and others that we

With personnel working on both levels to

has built and installed an innovative PAL

are helping to fund which hopefully will

open and shut gates at the rear and between

that moves alongside livestock trailers to

curb serious accidents and fatalities within

the crates, the cattle file off from both decks

allow drivers to access all levels safely and

simultaneously within 3.5 minutes. Another

quickly.”

the transport industry,” said Buchholz.

“This PAL is an initiative we need to

Wild said drivers will no longer need to

embrace,” he said. “If it creates an

spot and the driver pulls away from the ramp

be climbing on the tops or sides of the

environment where we prevent one

less than five minutes after docking.

trailers, reducing the potential for trips,

fatality or serious injury then it has been a great investment.”

The whole exercise is completed like

As General Manager of Martins, one of the

supremely safe and efficient working

larger stock hauling outfits in the country,

platform during the entire unloading process.

slips, bruising, crushing, cuts and falling from heights.

“The PAL frame is available for use on a

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Cameron, Rocke honoured

by VTA Two of road transport’s biggest names have

Peter Anderson, Glen Cameron, Mick Rocke and Cameron Dunn.

been honoured at a gala dinner by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).

Glen Cameron Group Founder and Managing Director, Glen Cameron, was presented with Life Membership of the VTA, the highest accolade awarded by the association.

In the Association’s 117-year history, it has only been presented 19 times, to emphasise, according to the VTA, its significance as a way of acknowledging service, loyalty and dedication from an especially distinguished member.

Rocke Brothers co-founder Michael Rocke received the prestigious W.F.D Chalmers Award.

Over 100 senior representatives of the transport industry, past award winners and other freight and logistics stakeholders

“Glen has been an active and energetic

he received his HSC in 1976,” he said.

attended the annual black-tie event at

member of the VTA for over 40 years, serving

Rocke was hired by McIlwraith McEacharn, a

Melbourne’s Athenaeum Club, which was

as Vice President and a member of the

Scottish shipping agency, where he worked

sponsored by CMV Truck & Bus.

Executive Council for most of those years,

initially in a clerical role.

In receiving the honour Cameron joins other

which is indicative of his passion for the

He moved to E.A. Rocke, then part of Mayne

road transport luminaries such as Phillip Lovel,

Association and industry, and his commitment

Nickless, where he worked up until 1995.

Paul Freestone, Gavin Murphy and Lou Arthur.

to seeing it prosper. There is no one more

When Rocke left E.A. Rocke he was Victorian

During his presentation VTA President

deserving of VTA Life Membership than Glen

state manager and Rocke’s was the largest

Cameron Dunn lauded Glen Cameron’s long-

and I am thrilled to present him with this

carrier on the Melbourne waterfront.

standing record of success and achievement

recognition on behalf of the Association,”

According to Dunn, it was in 2003 that

as founder and managing director of the Glen

said Dunn.

Mick was the driving force behind the

Cameron Group.

The W.F.D Chalmers Award was instituted by

establishment of Rocke Brothers – a

“Glen joined the industry working for his

the VTA in memory of Daryl Chalmers, who

greenfield start up where he continues to

father Ed’s business out of school and started

was a member of the Executive Council for

work today.

his own operation with an eight-tonne tray

over 40 years.

“His industry knowledge and personal

truck in 1975, aged only 22,” he said.

It is presented annually to recognise

relationships in this sector would be difficult

“The Glen Cameron Group has grown into

individuals that have supported and worked

to match, and his personal strengths of

a multimillion-dollar logistics company that

with the Association over many years, with

honesty and fairness, and his excellent ability

is the envy of operators around Australia,”

dedication, loyalty, and commitment to its

to build and sustain customer and industry

Dunn said.

existence and longevity.

relationships over a long period have been

“He has directly employed hundreds of

“Tonight’s recipient well and truly exceeds

instrumental in his success,” he said.

transport workers over his 44 years trading,

every one of these criteria,” Dunn said in

VTA CEO Peter Anderson joined Cameron

and hundreds more indirectly, and his

announcing Michael Rocke as the 2019

Dunn in congratulating Glen Cameron and

business has made a massive and positive

recipient of the W.F.D Chalmers Award.

Michael Rocke for their years of dedicated

contribution to the economic livelihoods of

“Mick has devoted virtually his entire working

service to the industry and the Association.

the communities it operates in.”

life to the transport industry as a carrier on

“Glen and Mick deserve the thanks

Dunn also paid tribute to Glen Cameron’s

the Melbourne waterfront. He grew up in

and appreciation of everyone from the

extensive record as a VTA and Executive

Cheltenham as a massive Saints supporter,

Association for their passionate support of

Council member.

attending St Bedes College in Mentone where

our industry,” he said.

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40 years of quality stacks up.

PROUDLY PART OF the drake group of companies

NEWS

New board members appointed to heavy vehicle regulator The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

wealth of experience.

(NHVR) has appointed two new members

“She is a third-generation member of a

to its board.

Queensland based trucking company,” he

Retiring members NHVR Board deputy

said of Russell.

chair Peter Garske and board member

“Her commitment to road transport reform

Coral Taylor it was announced today will

was recognised when she was appointed

be replaced by Julie Russell and Catherine

to the Australian Trucking Association (ATA)

Scott.

Russell was named Queensland Trucking

Board in April and an ongoing role as chair

Association Woman of the Year in 2014 and

Committee,” said Buchholz.

National Trucking Industry Woman of the

“Catherine Scott’s career combines

Year in 2015.

experience in transport, infrastructure, and

In April she was named as a board member

natural resources.”

of the Australian Trucking Association.

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main

Scott, who has experience in risk

Roads Mark Bailey thanked Peter Garske

management and corporate governance,

and Coral Taylor for their years of service.

has been chair of the Audit and Risk

“I would like to thank Mr Garske and

Committee of the Office of the National Rail

Ms Taylor for their six years of exemplary

Safety Regulator since 2012.

service,” he said.

Garske and Taylor are expected to finish up

“Mr Garske and Ms Taylor were foundation

at the end of the month.

board members, with Mr Garske later

of the ATA’s Industry Skills and Workforce

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Julie Russell.

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

accepting the deputy chair role.

“Mr Garske’s experience and in-depth industry knowledge have been invaluable.

Development Michael McCormack said the appointments of Ms Russell and Ms Scott

board chair, as will board members Ken Lay

His influence was critical in helping

were unanimously backed by ministers.

and Robin Stewart-Crompton.”

the NHVR progress regulatory reform,

“A staggered approach to board

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

benefitting the heavy vehicle transport

appointments was instituted last year

Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said both

to provide a smooth transition for new

Russell and Scott were highly respected

industry.

“I would also like to thank Ms Taylor for

membership,” he said.

within the heavy vehicle transport and

her industry advocacy and guidance to the

“Duncan Gay will continue on as NHVR

logistics industry, bringing with them a

board and the NHVR.”

Qube secures Shell Australia contract After an extensive tendering process, Qube

Western Australia for a period of five years.

transient workforces.

Holdings has announced that Qube Energy

“Qube’s diversified experience in complete

“Qube Energy is the largest integrated oil

has been awarded the Shell Australia

supply chain services in the oil and gas

and gas service provider in Australia, linking

Provision of Integrated Supply Chain

market and logistics services, ensured

all modes of supply chain logistics,” said

Services contract.

This contract is reported to include service

Qube was best placed to deliver Shell true

Qube Energy Director, Michael Sousa.

operational integration and safety standards

“Our technology will allow Shell complete

provision for the Prelude FLNG facility,

that matched Shell‘s high standards,” Qube

visibility of their supply chain.

QGC and QCLNG operations including

“We look forward to a partnership that

supply base, port and logistics services in

said in a statement.

Qube aims to target local employment

Queensland, the Northern Territory and

as per its strategic policy to minimise

Zero Harm working environment,” he said.

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The Drake Group range now enhanced with Swinglift A unique merger with BoXLoader.

BoXLoader has acquired the Swinglift brand,

its name in the Australian market due to its

continue to be manufactured by Swinglift as

and will now supply the Australasian and

steadfast commitment to innovation and

it has been however under the BoXLoader

International markets giving BoXLoader

reliability. The recently acquired O’Phee

umbrella.

the opportunity to provide the container

Trailer brand helped to broaden the range

The Patchell Group will continue to market

sideloader community with a greater choice

and continue the growth. Drake Group

the Swinglift range to their New Zealand

from a single distributer, simplifying the

branded trailers are designed, manufactured

customers, while BoXLoader and its global

process of choosing the best product for any

and serviced in the country and made for

partners, including The Drake Group in

sideloader operation or task.

Australia’s demanding road network, one of

Australia, will do the same for the rest of the

The acquisition of the Swinglift brand by

the toughest in the world.

world. All enquiries in Australia should be

BoXLoader, means The Drake Group, which

The company has been at the forefront

directed to ‘The Drake Group’.

currently supply and support the BoXLoader

of new trailer concepts, starting with the

“The Drake Group, O’Phee BoXLoader and

range of container sideloaders in Australia,

Swingwing in 1969. The Drake Group’s

Swinglift have great confidence in this unique

will now also offer the entire Swinglift range

product expansions through the years since

partnership which can only bring positive

of container sideloaders to the Australian

shows its commitment to consistently push

results for the combined product range and

market.

new innovations into the market.

therefore to our clients,” The Drake Group

The Drake Group’s specialist range of O’Phee

said in a statement. “BoXLoader will not

BoXLoader container sideloader trailers

The Drake Group currently supplies the Australian market place with a wide

launched in 2011, provides a point-to-

range of transport equipment from

service and support but will continue to

point transportation solution made with

Drake, O’Phee, BoXLoader, Commeto,

strengthen its product range while preserving

the operator in mind. Each model features

Collectibles and now Swinglift.

their existing trust and professionalism. As a

ample structural stability paired with a clever

Over the coming months, the new

trusted partner, The Drake Group welcomes

operating system, which maximises the safety

BoXLoader and Swinglift arrangement will

the opportunity to supply the Swinglift brand

of both crane and stabiliser performance.

start to take shape within the Australian

to all new and existing customers around the

For 60 years, The Drake Group has made

and the global marketplace. Swinglift will

country.”

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Schmitz Cargobull celebrates grand opening in AU

Michael Temminghoff, Balint Kolnhofer, Cr. Maria Sampey and Andreas Schmitz.

Schmitz Cargobull Australia recently held

30 S.KO refrigerated semi-trailers with a mix

Australia production team visited Germany

a grand opening party at its head office in

of 22- and 24-pallet capacity builds along

for hands-on training to bolster their

Noble Park North, Victoria.

with options of vertical double load bars

knowledge and insight.

“For Schmitz Cargobull Australia, 2019 has

and three-row recessed load securing rails.

“As a Councillor and on behalf of the City

been a very busy and exciting year,” the

Kolnhofer has been in Australia for around

of Greater Dandenong I am really proud

trailer builder said in a statement.

nine months and the direct feedback he has

to welcome Schmitz Cargobull to their

This year marks a successful transition for

received has reinforced his excitement for

new premises in Noble Park North which is

the trailer manufacturer; the new facility is

the future of the local market.

actually in my Ward (known as Silverleaf),”

located at unit 2, Browns Road, Noble Park

“Having been with Schmitz Cargobull for

North, Victoria, 3174.

many years I know we have great products

said Cr. Sampey. “I would like to personally congratulate them on their

Schmitz Cargobull AG CEO, Andreas

– something our customers here have

move to bigger and better premises.

Schmitz, accompanied by Michael

confirmed and with the after-sales service

Schmitz Cargobull has a long and strong

Temminghoff, Balint Kolnhofer and Cr.

to support the products,” he said. “We are

history dating back to 1892 and we as a

Maria Sampey on behalf of the Greater

very confident [the industry] will appreciate

council are proud to play such a small part

Dandenong Council participated in a ribbon

the commitment we are making for a

cutting ceremony on 11 October.

successful future.”

in the newest chapter of their story and we wish them all the very best for

The trailer builder is expecting a delivery of

Earlier this year, the Schmitz Cargobull

their future.”

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Key QLD route works to commence Works are set to start on the $28.75

“Bowen Developmental Road is a key route,

$14.5 billion roads and transport program for

million Bowen Developmental Road

connecting regional communities and towns,

regional Queensland, which is creating 13,500

upgrade between Rockingham Creek and

servicing the mining and agricultural industries

jobs over the next four years.”

Mount Coolon.

The jointly-funded upgrade between the

to larger centres and ports,” he said.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads

Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle

Australian and Queensland governments

Minister, Mark Bailey, said in addition

was great news for the Collinsville area.

will see crews seal a key 25-kilometre stretch,

to supporting local communities and

“These road upgrades are an investment in

located southwest of Collinsville.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

industry, the upgrade would also create

the region,” said Landry.

“The upgrades will boost road safety and help

Infrastructure Transport and Regional

close to 90 jobs.

“Crews will upgrade the section to an eight-

Development, Michael McCormack, said

metre-wide sealed road with line-marking

the upgrade was funded as part of the

and new signs – improving travel times and

sooner and safer.

“The road improvements will also have a

$600 million Northern Australia Roads

safety,” said Bailey.

direct positive impact on local industry and

Program (NARP).

“Once complete, the project will also have

business who rely on the roads to make a

“NARP aims to improve high-priority roads

the added benefit of reducing ongoing

which are essential to the movement of

maintenance costs and adding new overtaking

living.”

This project is jointly funded by the Australian

people, freight and the north’s economic

opportunities.

and Queensland governments on an 80:20

development,” said McCormack.

“It’s part of the Queensland Government’s

funding arrangement.

Landry said the start of works on the project

locals and tourists to get to their destinations

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in November THE PORT OF NEWCASTLE IS AT RISK OF BECOMING A MONOPOLIST WITHOUT CONSTRAINT, WHILE THE RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA COMMENTS ON FINANCIAL SYSTEMS. Rod Sims, Chair of the Australian

to limit investment in related markets.

competitors, we do not want non vertically

Competition & Consumer Commission,

A declaration, however, according to Sims,

integrated infrastructure exercising their

spoke at the Australasian Transport

would constrain monopoly pricing and

market power to raise prices to users and so

Research Forum on the ACCC’s perspectives

promote investment by providing a credible

on a number of transport issues.

threat of arbitration.

damage the economy.”

Sims’ speech covered a range of transport

Sims noted the National Competition

“Just as under the Part IIIA access regime

issues including the reform of roads

Council’s recent recommendation to revoke

the test for vertically integrated monopolies

funding, protection of shipping lines

the declaration of the shipping channel

is one of harm to upstream or downstream

coordinating their behaviour, high profile

service at the Port of Newcastle, which has now occurred.

competition, for non-vertically integrated

transport mergers that raise competition

infrastructure we may need a ‘market power’

issues and monopoly airport charges.

“A monopolist that controls this type of bottleneck infrastructure, operating without

test,” Sims said.

“The ACCC has been considering the need

Financial Stability Review: RBA

any regulation, has a clear incentive to

for such a ‘Part IIIB’ provision for some

The Reserve Bank of Australia released

maximise profits by raising prices even if this

time. The reasonable alternative is bespoke

comments last month on the country’s

means reduced volumes or less use of their

regulation as we have for electricity

financial stability. Despite slower economic

service,” he said. “It is bad for the economy

networks and gas pipelines, both of which

growth domestically, businesses’ profitability

when bottleneck infrastructure, at the end

are not vertically integrated. Either can

has remained around its historical average.

of a crucial value chain, is in the hands of a

work. Why regulate energy monopolies but

This has enabled most businesses to easily

company with unfettered market power.”

make their debt repayments. While gearing

Sims is concerned about what this means for

not transport monopolies?”

“Just as we do not want vertically integrated

users of the service as it will cause companies

monopolies denying access to their

historical levels and debt servicing costs are

has increased a little, it is not high relative to

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

10

8 7

6 5

3

3

4

3 2

2

2 1

3 0

0

0

- 0.1

-2 Oct 2018

Jan 2019

Apr 2019

Jul 2010 Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank

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Index Points

4

0.75%

5.2%

1.9%

INTEREST RATE OCTOBER 2019

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SEPTEMBER 2019

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION JUNE 2019

low given the level of interest rates. However,

assets. On an internationally comparable

in recent years has appropriately improved

some businesses, such as discretionary

basis, Australian banks’ Tier 1 capital

the quality of new lending. However, it is

retailers, small businesses, some construction

ratios are likely well within the top quartile

important that banks are not overly cautious

firms and those affected by the drought, are

of equivalent banks, and comfortably

in the implementation of current lending

confronting challenging conditions.

inside the range needed to withstand the

policies. Lending always entails a degree of

Resilience of the Australian financial system,

magnitude of shocks associated with most

risk but excessive risk aversion by financial

however, has steadily improved as a result

historical banking crises internationally.

institutions can curtail the provision of credit

of actions taken in response to the lessons

The implementation of the framework for

that facilitates economic growth. It is crucial

learned from the financial crisis. Major post-

loss-absorbing capacity (LAC) announced

that the financial system is highly resilient,

financial crisis international reforms have

by APRA will further improve the resilience

and so can continue to support economic

been implemented in Australia, requiring

of the financial system. The tightening in

activity, even if there are severe economic and

banks to hold more capital and liquid

lending standards for residential mortgages

financial shocks.

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Tieman`s New PBS ‘Tri Train’ ™ ... Railroading Performance!

THE LATEST PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS INNOVATION FROM TIEMAN TANKERS, THE ‘TRI TRAIN’, IS SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTING OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY FOR SOUTH EAST PETROLEUM. South East Petroleum is a fuel distribution

Tieman Tankers on another first to the

road conditions are experienced.

business based in Esperance, WA, and was

tanker industry: the `Tri Train` – a 42m

For Michael, safety is one of the most

established by Richard and Jan Nulsen in

PBS combination, which has a Gross

important features of the ‘Tri Train’.

1985. The Nulsen family’s involvement in the

Combination Mass (GCM) of 148 tonnes,

“Being involved in the fuel industry, safety

fuel distribution business goes back three

a diesel payload exceeding 125kl and will

is our main priority every minute of every

generations, beginning in Salmon Gums in

day,” he says. “We want to see our product

the 1930s. The current owners are Grant and

operate on level 3 approved 36.5m routes.

Roll coupling the tankers to the tri-axle

Michelle Harris, direct family connections to

dolly with a turntable is a first for the

be with their families every night. Tieman

Richard & Jan Nulsen.

South East Petroleum is a BP and Castrol

tanker industry. Through smart engineering,

through their PBS expertise have helped to

distributor that delivers fuels, oils and

enhanced dynamic stability at speed giving a

lubricants to industry, agricultural and mining

quantum leap in safety for vehicle operators

customers around the south east region of

and business owners.

Michael Edwards, South East Petroleum

Western Australia.

Tieman Tankers is industry renowned for

Tieman`s new patent applied design has now

Operations Manager says: “This design

bringing ground-breaking Performance-

passes all of the strict PBS testing criteria,

Based Standards (PBS) designs to market.

delivering a more stable towing configuration

Recent innovations like the ‘Super Pocket’

(compared to a traditional Ringfeder tow eye

and ‘Super Triple’ have increased efficiencies

setup) which results in a safer, more user-

and improved safety for fleets throughout WA. To introduce another new tanker

friendly combination to tow down the road”.

The rearward amplification on any standard

concept that increases existing payloads by

triple road train when tankers are connected

up to 30 percent though, is a significant step

by a Ringfeder can be severe when an

change for the industry.

When South East Petroleum reviewed

evasive manoeuvre is needed or when the

its fleet needs, they partnered with

uneven camber or rough, winding or narrow

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delivered safely and our drivers` home to

condition of roads are marginal through

Roll Coupled Stability

in the mirror and follows true like it`s on train tracks,” he says. “The combination is fitted with EBS disc brakes incorporating roll stability which gives us peace of mind that if anything does go wrong we have the latest technology helping to keep our driver, cargo and environment safe. By being able to deliver more payload each trip we have reduced our truck movements on the road per week which in turn reduces the chances of one of our vehicles being involved in an incident.”

The distances and diverse terrain that the fleet traverses, according to Operations

who live in our communities and putting

Manager, Michael Edwards, demands reliable

back into the local economy.”

Michael says Tieman shares his kind of

and efficient modern road tankers to keep

passion for thinking outside of the box and

their customers fuelled.

“The efficiency and productivity gains of

have been great to partner with.

this combination will help to future-proof

can-do attitude gave me the confidence

our business model,” he says. “There hasn’t

that this build was in the right hands from

been a leap in productivity like this in our

start to finish.

“The team at Tieman have provided great

region for some time and I can’t see anything Tieman 42m `Tri Train` TM

L-R Brodie Tieman & Michael Edwards

“Tieman’s willingness to listen and their

equivalent being developed any time soon.

The extra payload capability is really helping

after-sales support. Brodie Tieman and Ben

ensure that we are actually keeping ahead

us manage our workload, resulting in less

phone call away and continue to answer

of industry standards. The sheer volume

strain on drivers and older equipment and

any of my queries and provide assistance.

of stringent and rigorous testing that this

also gives us the flexibility to take on new

The guys even visited our depot when we

combination went through on paper and in

business opportunities as they arise.”

The fact that the Tieman ‘Tri Train’ is

got the combination on the road which is

computer simulations by both Tieman and Tiger Spider before anything was fabricated

Australian made means a lot to South East

we are regionally located and that is really

was mind boggling and that is what gives us

Petroleum.

appreciated and gives us great confidence

the confidence that this vehicle is as safe as

“As a local family owned and operated

in their support and commitment to stand

possible out on the highway.”

Michael took the ‘Tri Train’ for its maiden trip,

company we want to see jobs and industry

behind their product.”

and a number of trips since, and confirms it is

was great to visit the factories (Kenworth

a pleasure to drive out on the highway.

and Tieman) during the build and see the

“The combination doesn’t sway or rock

people working on our project, knowing

behind you, it just holds a single silhouette

that we are helping support the people

remain in Australia,” Michael says. “It

Blasetti in particular have been simply a

no small feat (3,300km flying) given that

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A Durham Fabrications specialty, known as ‘re-horsing’, involves removing the barrel and pumping equipment from an old truck and reinstalling it along with any new parts needed on a new cab/chassis.

Filling a niche STARTING OUT AS A ROAD TANKER REPAIR BUSINESS AND LIQUIP DISTRIBUTORSHIP IN THE NEWCASTLE SUBURB OF CARDIFF, DURHAM FABRICATIONS HAS GROWN AND DIVERSIFIED TO INCLUDE TANKER MANUFACTURING IN ADDITION TO THE SUPPLY AND FITTING OF LIQUIP AND OPW TANKER, TERMINAL AND RETAIL PRODUCTS. The company is owned by John and Kerrie

company has eight employees comprising

hands of their progeny. Together the duo

Howson who purchased the business from

five in the workshop and three in the

leads a passionate team of employees

the previous owner in 2003. Having started

office.

that has enabled Durham Fabrications to

his working life as a boilermaker with BHP,

Around five years ago John and Kerrie

push the bounds of possibility in the highly

John had been working in underground

stepped back from the day-to-day running

competitive tanker building, repair and

mining for a long time and was looking for

of the business, leaving it in the capable

maintenance sector.

A fitter and machinist by trade and also

something different to see him through to

having had training and experience in

retirement.

The couple’s son Luke Howson and

Fast Fact

welding, Luke’s transition into the business

daughter Emma Thompson also joined

Durham Fabrications is a diverse road

was relatively straightforward. Emma, on

the business at this time, Luke taking the

tanker repair and refurb business

the other hand, had a career background

role of Workshop Manager and Emma

dedicated to the fuel transport

in hairdressing and business management,

becoming Operations Manager. Some

industry. Based at Cardiff in Newcastle,

but was nonetheless more than up for

of the existing employees were retained

the company prides itself on being a

the challenge of learning everything she

and others with specific skill sets were

one-stop-shop for tanker operators

needed to know in order to make the family

employed over subsequent years as the

across the state of New South Wales.

business flourish. She proceeds to describe

business grew and diversified. Today the

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the evolution of the company since then.

“In the early days we were known for

estate is only 20 minutes from the major

“Luke and the team have worked really

basic tanker repairs as that is what the

fuel terminals and port,” Emma explains,

hard to uphold that reputation with the

previous owner had specialised in – being

adding that she and the admin staff

repair and refurbing work we do, and

able to get clients back on the road after a

have put a lot of effort into considerably

we’ve also trained quite a few apprentices

breakdown or other misadventure between

expanding the terminal equipment sales

over the years to this high standard.

Sydney and Brisbane,” Emma says.

the company has achieved over the last

“We feel this is a positive way for us to

“Over the last 14 years, however, we’ve

few years.

give something back to an industry that

gone from strength to strength, thanks in

“About three years ago we started

has been good to us.”

a big part to Luke with his apprenticeship

knocking on doors with the intent of

and extensive repair background, along

increasing sales of our terminal equipment

with numerous other qualifications he’s

and today we are supplying most of the

Fast Fact

gained along the way.

terminals here including the oil terminal

Durham Fabrications has recently

“Additionally, we’ve added members

and mines in the Hunter Valley and

commissioned a Liquip Level

to our team who are boilermakers and

greater west regions with Liquip and OPW

Gauging Calibration Unit to facilitate

welders and we have a technical team

products,” she says.

installations, maintenance and repairs

member who is studying engineering at

Among the other services provided by

on Liquip’s Diptronic metering systems.

university. This has enabled us to take on

Durham Fabrications are hydrostatic

The unit will be also used to support

far more complex repair work that we

testing, confined space repairs, code hose

clients who have installed the recently

simply wouldn’t have been able to manage

supply and testing and NMI (National

released Liquip Swift technology – a

in the early days.”

Measurement Institute) meter certifications

simple, yet technically advanced

Emma goes on to say that among the

and calibrations.

metering and delivery system.

type of work Durham Fabrications now

The company is also an accredited Safe

undertakes are chassis rail repairs to

Load Program (SLP) inspection station.

semi- and B-double trailers, along with

“We have dedicated employees who share

replacements, refurbs and what she

the passion for excellence in workmanship

describes as ‘boutique builds’, which

which Luke displays and this has enabled

consist of chassis designed and built by

us to build a solid reputation within the

Durham – complete with cab/chassis flame

circles that we operate,” Emma says.

Contact Durham Fabrications 4 Ranton Street Cardiff NSW 2285 Ph: (02) 4956 8868 Web: www.liquip-newcastle.com.au www.durhamfabrications.com.au

proofing measures to comply with AS2890 standards – fitted with barrels supplied by one of the major Australian tanker

Durham Fabrications team members Scott (Leading Hand), Martin, Elliott, Paula and Luke (Workshop Manager).

manufacturers.

“Along with single trailer and B-double tanker combinations, we have a number of clients running the smaller tankers based on 8x4, 6x4 and 4x2 rigid trucks who also rely on us to look after their vehicles,” Emma continues.

“We recently completed three ‘re-horse’ projects for one of these customers which involves removing the barrel and all related pumping and metering equipment from the truck, replacing any worn or unserviceable parts, and reinstalling it on a new cab/chassis unit that has been suitably flame-proofed to AS2890 requirements.

The result is a new truck with as-new tank and related equipment.”

Emma elaborates on the ideal proximity of Durham Fabrications to the Newcastle port and fuel terminals, which has been a big factor in business expansion and diversification in recent times.

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The now well known PreciPURE was quickly put to work. In 2013, this system pictured was one of the first.

Pumping innovative solutions SINCE ENTERING THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET IN 2012, HAAR AUSTRALIA HAS CONTINUED TO KICK MANY GOALS IN THE FUEL HANDLING EQUIPMENT SECTOR, PIONEERING A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN EMBRACED BY FUEL TRANSPORT FLEETS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Haar Australia was established when

Sunshine West in Melbourne.

Since launching, Ivan says Haar Australia

pre-set delivery to within 0.1L, temperature

its founder and Managing Director Ivan Lawrie partnered with the Haar family to

has delivered the local industry with many

and burning, close coupled hydraulic motor

establish a local business that could bring

innovations and a number of firsts. Among

on pumps, an operator adjustable pneumatic

the best of Alfons Haar technology to

these firsts were its air rewind hose reels

bypass on a pump, fully bi-directional

Australia, adapting it to local conditions

(previously all hydraulic), gravity meters with

pumps, PTO mounted pumps, integrated

and local market needs.

pre-set controls to enable split compartment

tank gauging and metering on a single

Alfons Haar is a German fuel handling

measuring into underground tanks, large

display, an intrinsically safe bus for power

equipment business founded in 1949.

digit displays for the fuel industry (previously

and data to the metering system component

Based in Hamburg, it is named after its

only used on airfield refuellers), fuel

(the PreciBUS), an EN standardised open

founder – Alfons Haar. Alfons Haar is a

metering systems where both petrol and

industry communication protocol between

truly global operation, employing more

diesel could be delivered using a single pump

onboard computing systems and vehicle

than 400 staff across 17 offices dotted

and meter, standard metering systems of up

based metering systems (Fuel Truck Link),

throughout Europe, Africa and of course,

to 1,000 litres per minute, an adaptive pre-

completely automated manifold delivery

Haar Australia, which is headquartered in

set which constantly tunes itself for precise

systems, onboard vehicle based system

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sensors on pumps to prevent running dry

diagnostics to all our metering systems, integrated additive injection for road tanker

Haar Australia’s purpose-built office in Sunshine West houses over $2 million of stock to support system integrators and end users.

fleets, and the list goes on.

Haar Australia operates from its company owned office and warehousing facility, which features a purpose built 1,100 square metre space, where it stocks over $2 million worth of equipment.

“We saw a need for new fuel metering and pumping technology in an industry that had not changed and had no new technology for many decades,” says Ivan.

“Our metering systems have evolved constantly since 1949 in a European market with heavy competition and constantly evolving technology; so we knew we would be able to introduce the Australian industry to a better way of metering fuel, and at the

Haar Australia supplies aviation refueller

that time, its bulk fuel pumps have been very

same time encourage some local system

builders in Australia and New Zealand

well received, thanks to their dramatically

development and drive the industry towards

with specialist aviation fuelling equipment,

reduced size and weight, easy installation

global standards.”

“Our motto has long been to promote

including its PreciFUEL metering and fuel

and whisper quiet operation. Now these

operational logic control system. Some of

pumps are standard fitment across many

standards, and compete on technology.

the company’s military customers include

large fuel transport fleets.

This results in a long term win for industry”

BAE which it provides with helicopter

At Haar Australia, the range of pumps are

The Alfons Haar catalogue includes a wide

fuelling systems and integrated logistics

wide and diverse. The company stocks

range of bulk fuel pumps, fuel handling

support for existing systems; the Department

over 100 pumps of various sizes – from 2”

valves, tanker equipment, hose reels,

of Defence and New Zealand Dept of

through to 4”, along with a 6” pump that

specialised aviation fuelling equipment,

Defence, local builders Holmwood Highgate

delivers up to 4,000 litres per minute.

ship based onboard helicopter fuelling

and Haulmark with their Land Systems

Ivan adds that Haar Australia’s hose reels

systems, HIFR helicopter inflight fuelling

projects, and Refuel International with its

have also become an industry standard. “We

systems, tank gauging, LPG metering

military aviation refuelling needs.

have introduced the industry to air rewind

systems, fuel metering systems, aviation

Haar Australia has worked with many of the

motors which are totally silent and allow the

fuel metering, AdBlue metering systems,

country’s major tanker builders and metering

hose to be retracted with the truck turned

as well as oil free compressors for the bulk

system integrators to deliver its bulk fuel

off,” he says.

powder transfer industry.

metering systems across the industry. Over

“We manufacture all of our own components and are possibly the only

Alfons Haar metering systems remain the only independently TUV certified contamination-free dual product metering systems.

company in the world manufacturing our own pumps, meters and fuelling components under one roof. While others are mainly system integrators, Alfons Haar manufactures the individual system components, which enables us to develop these specifically to suit the application.”

Haar Australia believes there is no one size fits all approach to metering equipment.

As such, it has progressively introduced metering systems to suit a wide variety of fuelling applications.

Contact Haar Australia Unit 1/2 East Circuit Sunshine West VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9311 6904 Web: www.alfons-haar.com.au

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Everything old is new again FLEET PRESENTATION IS CRITICAL TO WINNING AND SUSTAINING BUSINESS – ESPECIALLY IN THE DAIRY SECTOR – TIEMAN TANKERS ‘CLASSIC’ DESIGN REFLECTS THE ULTIMATE IMAGE! Fresh milk transport to dairy processing

manufacture of stainless steel milk tankers

report they are offering an extra 500kg

plants underpins the supply of milk to

since 1953 and those talents and skills

payload over competitors’ equivalent

supermarkets and retail stores across the

have been passed down from generation

specification with this latest `Classic` design.

state and country. It’s an essential industry

to generation. The Tieman team pride

Every trip really adds up in extra revenue.

service for a product that many take for

themselves on a quality finish that is

Axle spacing is also engineered to provide

granted.

premium tracking performance around

No one really thinks how milk gets into

second to none.

Tieman`s ‘Classic’ design is getting more

their fridge but most likely it has been in a

than classic feedback from operational

bends and corners on country roads.

All Tieman engineers use the latest 3D

Tieman tanker along the way.

managers and drivers alike. With a Gross

design technology to ensure strength

Tieman have specialised in the

Combination Mass of 68.5 tonnes, Tieman

and durability is achieved while always

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25m B-double food grade transporter for Forrester Haulage.

focusing lightest tare giving best payloads.

Everything is sandblasted in-house prior

Additionally 3D viewing of completed

to undercoating, followed by a premium

Fast Fact

designs by customers ensures that any

top coat paint finish that symbolises the

Fast approaching 6,000 tankers built,

maintenance and operational needs are

Tieman brand renowned for its quality

no other tanker manufacturer has

considered. Customisation of design is a

finish.

built more tankers than Tieman.

point of difference as Tieman cater for any

From new apprentices to experienced

specific customer needs.

Tieman trained tradesman, the finished

Tieman build all key tanker components

tanker is simply a reflection of the brand

in-house to guarantee quality and

and the pride in workmanship.

customised design fit up and have a

The investment in manufacturing

unique lead B-double sub-frame design

equipment to create long term local jobs

which is lighter, yet stronger, allowing

in Australia is supported by new and

flex due to a unique huck bolted cross

repeat business by customers.

member design. Longevity and great

All Tieman tankers are tailored to

‘life time’ performance with less down

specification, Australian made and

time leads to repeat business for Tieman.

‘Built to Last!

Australian made

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

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TRAILER BUILDER

GRATERgate™ swings into action

The GRATERGATE system is ideal for multiple pick up and delivery operations. WHS is greatly optimised by gates that swing open on hinges rather than needing to be lifted from pockets and slid sideways.

ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR NEW CONCEPTS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES AND WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) OUTCOMES FOR ITS CLIENTS, ALLTRUCK BODIES HAS JUST ANNOUNCED A NEW STYLE OF GATE SYSTEM FOR RIGID TRUCK BODIES KNOWN AS GRATERGATE. At first it might sound like the tale of a

system used on semi-trailers and B-doubles

a pallet or two or four. This means the

relationship bust up over an unwashed

is fine for those applications where

gates have to be slid out of the way at

kitchen utensil, but according to AllTruck

often the entire load or at least decent

Bodies Managing Director, Tony Romano,

quantities are removed or installed in

every unload or load point.

“Our GRATERgate system negates all that

nothing could be further from the truth.

one go. But for smaller trucks doing

because you only have to open one gate

The impetus behind the name, Tony

multiple deliveries and pick-ups, often

at a time for each pallet – it’s just like a set

says, is to emphasise the load rating

one or two pallets at a time, having a fast

of doors. In addition, the whole assembly

capabilities of the product – in effect a

and simple opening gate system is far

can be slid sideways either to the front or

greater-rated gate system that is easy to

more expedient and, most importantly,

rear to enable the loading of long items.”

use and requires no lifting or sliding of

minimises the risk of injury.

Tony adds that the product has been fully

gates by the operator when forking on or

“We’ve found that the types of gate

engineered by Alltruck Bodies’ talented

off individual pallets.

systems on semi-trailers and B-doubles

team of engineers so that purchasers can

“We felt there was a gap in the pallet

that have the sliding gates and posts

have peace of mind that if part of the load

pick-up and delivery rigid body market

are fine for linehaul work where they

was to move sideways the gates have the

for a gate system that is easy to open

open up the whole side and unload

necessary strength to restrain it.

and is also load rated,” Tony explains.

“So we developed GRATERgate to

the entire trailer,” Tony continues. “But

“We’re always trying different things

the sort of work that a lot of the 10,

– looking for new developments and

meet this criteria.”

12 and 14 pallet rigid curtainsiders do

new products that will keep us one step

He goes on to expound that the gate

involves multiple drops and pick-ups of

ahead of our competitors,” he says. “Our

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Fast Fact Alltruck Bodies’ GRATERgate system has been specifically developed for rigid body curtain-sided vehicles to enable quicker, safer and easier The entire gate system sits flush with the coaming rails, ensuring a perfectly smooth curtain surface which maximises aesthetic appeal.

engineering department is constantly looking at new ideas, not just those coming from management but also from

loading and unloading of pallets.

Robust yet easily operated pivoting gate latches are matched with stout pockets in the coaming rails, providing ample load restraint ability.

our loyal customers. If someone wants something different we all put our heads together and if it’s something we believe will benefit the general market we’ll try to make it work.”

Alltruck Bodies’ GRATERgate system has been specifically developed to enable quicker, safer and easier loading and unloading of pallets.

The system utilises a sliding side post with a somewhat wider than pallet width hinged gate on each side of the post. The posts are spaced along the body at equal intervals to suit standard sized pallets.

Due to the fact that the gate hinges are bolted to the post, if a gate is damaged it can be easily replaced without the need to remove the side post or cut the gate from the post. All that is required is a spanner or socket wrench and the new gate is fitted in just a few minutes.

According to Alltruck Bodies, the rating of the GRATERgate is either 700kg or 1,100kg per pallet row, depending upon which setup of gates and post is used.

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

Posts are easily detached using spring-loaded latches, enabling the entire GRATERGATE assembly to be slid either fore or aft to cater for longer loads.

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TRAILER BUILDER

A trusted name in the field of PBS TR GROUP’S RECENT ACQUISITION OF SEMI SKEL HIRE HAS OPENED THE DOORS TO FURTHER GROWTH. NEW TO THE WORLD OF PERFORMANCEBASED STANDARDS, TR SEMI SKEL HIRE SOUGHT AN EXPERT IN THIS FIELD AND FOUND THIS IN THE FORM OF VAWDREY AUSTRALIA. TR Semi Skel Hire’s first 10 Vawdrey PBS-

specifications change all the time, so with

as a consultant to the business, while his

approved A-doubles were delivered in

the help of Vawdrey, we’ll be keeping right

son David Kelly works in the role of Fleet

October, representing stage one of its plans

up with any changes and moving along

and Operations Manager.

to begin offering these high productivity

with these,” explains Kim Kelly, State

Based in Yarraville, Melbourne, with a hire

solutions to its customers. These are also

fleet of over 1200 trailers and more on

the first pieces of equipment to be sporting

Manager – Victoria at TR Semi Skel Hire.

According to Kim, the system Vawdrey

the brand’s new white and black livery.

has in place to support its PBS offering

largest trailer rental businesses in Victoria.

“There has been increasing demand for PBS

was really attractive to the business.

New Zealand business TR Group was

and we saw an opportunity in the market

“The Vawdrey team provides a wealth of

for the hire of this sort of equipment.

knowledge in the PBS domain, especially

Obtaining PBS approvals is a complicated

while we’re still learning about the PBS

process and various transport companies

process and the permits that go along

are hiring people specifically to help them

with that. Vawdrey provides us with the

with it. Vawdrey Australia is a pioneer in the

technical knowledge and support we need

PBS field and we plan to continue working

so we can support our customers.”

with them for all of our PBS requirements.

Kim’s father Geoff Kelly started Semi-Skel

At the moment, PBS-approved A-doubles

Hire in 1994. Though he has now retired

are highly called for, but regulations and

from his role, he continues to be available

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order, Semi Skel Hire became one of the

founded in 1992 and has a fleet of

flat tops to accommodate for an increase

approximately 5500 rental and lease

in equipment demand. In mid-October, TR

Fast Fact

vehicles across New Zealand. It purchased

Semi Skel Hire also began offering prime

Vawdrey Australia is committed to

Semi-Skel Hire, effective 1 July 2019,

mover hire, which will mean customers

delivering quality road transport

following years of investigating the

can hire a full PBS-approved truck and

equipment that increases productivity

Australian market.

Kim says her family made the decision to

trailer combination. “We’ll be working

and efficiency for freight businesses.

closely with Vawdrey in obtaining all of

As the largest independent trailer

sell their business to accommodate further

our PBS permits. With the introduction of

manufacturer in the country,

growth and allow the business to reach its

prime mover hire, customers will be able

Vawdrey supplies the latest in

full potential, with plans already afoot for its

trailer technologies and innovative

national expansion.

to hire out the full unit,” Kim says.

“PBS is new to us and while the goal is to

“The acquisition has opened up

have these combinations out for long term

opportunities to begin opening up depots

hire, it also means people can hire the

Australia-wide, as well as giving us the

equipment just for a day if they need to.

ability to purchase more equipment across

And if one of their PBS combinations is off

more categories, including PBS and trailers

the road for a month, being able to get

for the construction sector. With TR Group

the prime mover at the same time

and the fantastic relationships it has in New Zealand, it is bringing its values over to us

will make it a lot easier.”

As TR Semi Skel Hire

and we are hoping to replicate its success in

braces for nationwide

Australia,” Kim says.

TR Semi Skel Hire is currently in the process

growth, its fleet

of setting up a new depot in Brisbane, which

the company’s

will be operational before the year’s end. The

commitment to PBS

next step will be further down the eastern

going forward, TR

seaboard, before heading towards the west.

Along with the recent delivery of Vawdrey

Semi Skel Hire will

PBS-approved A-doubles, the company

its relationship with

has also ordered a number of B-double

Vawdrey.

engineering designs.

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

will grow too. With

continue to build

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MOVING FLOOR

One trailer, many capabilities SINCE INTRODUCING MOVING FLOOR TRAILERS INTO ITS RANGE, ALLROADS TRANSPORT ENGINEERS HAS CONTINUED TO BUILD ON ITS DESIGN, RESULTING IN A LOW TARE WEIGHT SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN EMBRACED ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF INDUSTRIES. Based in Albany, Western Australia, Allroads Transport Engineers has been manufacturing trailers for over 30 years and more recently expanded its portfolio to include moving floor trailers – providing an alternative solution to tippers.

Allroads ventured into the moving floor space five years ago, when Wilsons Logging came to the manufacturer in search of an option that would help streamline their transport task and enhance operator safety.

From this interaction, Allroads produced its

Allroads moving floor trailers are built in WA.

first six moving floor trailers, which were also the first moving floors to be built in

this meant a different type of trailer was

can accommodate our moving floors to

Western Australia. Its engineers designed

required to for his other transport tasks

suit any application. Their low tare weight

a full length chassis to accommodate the

such as hauling pallets and grain.

ensures more payload, in a trailer that

moving floor technology and stand up to

“Once I purchased my Allroads moving

offers some massive safety benefits,” says

the rough terrain of Australia’s outback.

floor, I was able to cart almost the same

Allroads Business Development Manager,

As word quickly spread, Allroads was

amount of hay, but could take another

Mitchell Spaanderman.

inundated with orders for its moving

truck off the road, as now I can do the

“When it comes to solving our customer’s

floor trailers, requiring the manufacturer

entire run myself because I can use the

transport problems, Allroads takes a very

to rethink its business model to

moving floor for the hay, pallets and grain.

personal approach, and where possible will

accommodate demand.

Now, there are over 80 Allroads moving

In fact, I’m getting an extra load a day, just

travel across the state to meet them face

from saving time from not having to tie my

to face. Our moving floors are so versatile

floor trailers operating across Western

bales down. I simply load my hay in, walk

and the floor profiles we now have

Australia, hauling all manner of freight –

it forward, shut the doors and take off,

available complement almost any job that

including hay.

rather than having to throw straps over

gets thrown at them.”

Recently, farmer and transport operator

and tie them down over the load.”

Ray Segwick was looking for a better way

Allroads moving floor trailers feature a

to transport his hay.

lightweight but strong chassis design

“I used to cart hay the traditional way,

that allows for low tare weights, without

on the back of a flat top,” he says. But

sacrificing on strength and durability. “’We

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Contact Allroads Transport Engineers 65 Copal Road, Albany WA Ph: 08 9844 3883 Web: allroads.com.au

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MOVING FLOOR

A smart move TRANSPORTING TO AND FROM FARMS, NICHOL TRADING DISCOVERED A SOLUTION THAT COULD PROVIDE A CUBIC CAPACITY SIMILAR TO THAT OF A B-DOUBLE, USING A SINGLE TRAILER. FITTED WITH THE CARGO FLOOR MOVING FLOOR SYSTEM, THIS NEW ADDITION IS TICKING THE BOXES OF CAPACITY, SAFETY AND VERSATILITY. In northern Victoria, agriculture is a key

Today, Nichol Trading’s key services are the

purchase the company’s first moving floor

contributor to the local economy. The

supply and distribution of bulk fertiliser.

trailer, Barker Trailers, approximately 90

area’s fertile soils have become the ideal

The fleet consists of seven B-double tippers

minutes south in the town of Woodend, was

setting for grain growers, dairy producers

and numerous other trailers including a

contacted and was very accommodating to

and livestock farmers.

new Barker trailer featuring the Cargo

On the banks of the Campaspe River sits the small rural town of Rochester. It was

Floor moving floor system.

Nichol Trading has a long-standing

the needs of Nichol Trading.

The Cargo Floor system’s solid construction

in this area that Ralph and Dorothy Nichol

relationship with BPW Transpec. The

to a wide variety of bulk products – from

founded their fertiliser business Nichol

suspension of choice throughout most of the

fertiliser and mulch, to food products, and

Trading in the late 1950s, which continues

trailer fleet is BPW D30K airbags combined

even bulk bags and palletised freight. “We

to work hand in hand with the agricultural

with drum brake axles. “We’ve been using

spoke to others in the industry and that

industry by providing a wide range of

the BPW product for several years now and

proved to us that this option worked. The

services. The family business is now in its

its reliability and ease of repair makes it the

longevity of a vehicle is very important to

third generation, owned by their son Brian

best choice for our business,” says Kyle.

us and because we’ve never had a moving

and his wife Glenda, joined by their two

Nichol Trading prefers to use local suppliers

floor trailer before, we were guided by

sons Kyle and Brook Nichol.

when possible. When the time came to

others who were already using them in

Nichol Trading’s new Moving Floor trailer built by Barker Trailers.

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and low tare weight makes it well suited

similar industries,” explains Brook.

The new moving floor trailer was delivered earlier this year and put straight to work, transporting chicken manure from local chicken sheds to farmers. As chicken manure is typically lightweight, cubic capacity took precedence over payload.

Working closely with Barker Trailers, Kyle and Brook came up with a solution that best suited their needs. As most trucks in the fleet are bonneted Kenworth prime movers, the brothers decided to reduce the trailer’s length by approximately 200 millimetres, keeping the entire combination under 19 metres. “This means we can use the trailer with any prime mover in our fleet,” says Kyle.

The high cubic capacity of the new trailer is a key advantage. As Brook explains, “All of our tippers are grain spec so there isn’t a great amount of cubic capacity, which is another reason we decided to go for a moving floor. Our B-doubles are

Versatile and effective, the Cargo Floor system can handle just about anything from fertiliser and mulch to food products and palletised freight.

The Cargo Floor moving floor system can push out its entire load very quickly. It takes approximately 8 minutes to empty a load, including operating the sweeper tarp...

approximately 70 cubic metres in capacity whereas the Barker moving floor trailer is

access is restricted, so it makes more sense

almost 100 cubic metres.

We do a lot of dairy farm work too where

to use a single trailer over a B-double. It’s

Nichol Trading engages in bulk fertiliser distribution.

allowed us to get into farms we couldn’t access previously without splitting.”

Despite the high cubic capacity, Kyle says, “The Cargo Floor moving floor system can push out its entire load very quickly. It takes approximately 8 minutes to empty a load, including operating the sweeper tarp which is far quicker than our B-doubles and even our truck and dogs.”

As well as shortening the trailer body, Nichol Trading also requested a customised onepiece tail gate design.

This allows the driver to unload without the risk of the product contacting him and also prevents the product damaging the lights and number plate.

The safety benefits of using a moving floor trailer over a tipper were another drawcard. “The walking floor eliminates the risk of falling over while unloading and also contacting overhead hazards which are always concerns for tipper operators,” Kyle adds.

“This unit is working well in its application and with WHS requirements becoming more stringent we see moving floor trailers becoming widely used in the bulk transport industry.”

This Cargo Floor can unload on average in just eight minutes.

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

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MOVING FLOOR

Walking with the times OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS, KEITH MANUFACTURING CO. HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ADAPT ITS PROVEN WALKING FLOOR® TECHNOLOGY TO SUIT OPERATORS’ SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. THE ENDURING RESULTS CAN BE SEEN IN A RANGE OF SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT AND VERSATILE TRAILERS. The introduction of Keith’s rugged V-FLOOR® slat system some 15 years ago allowed the owners of thus equipped trailers to take on loads others had to pass on.

The V-FLOOR® slats are designed for the harshest of conditions and feature ultrahigh impact and abrasion resistance.

Accordingly, they are suitable for demanding loads including demolition, scrap metal, aggregate, asphalt and specialty waste products such as fly ash.

With today’s tight operating climate, transport operators must maximise trailer utilisation and having equipment which enables the backhauling of a range of products has the potential to significantly increase the overall efficiency of the fleet.

According to Keith, recent improvements to the V-FLOOR® design have increased the versatility of the unloading system.

Improvements to the V-FLOOR® design have increased the versatility of the unloading system.

The major advantages include an increase in the floor area that actually moves the load the slats. The new design is said to be up to

some major hazards associated with tipping trailers including instability when

six kilograms lighter per metre, compared

unloading on uneven ground or in windy

to the original design.

With more floor surface now moving

conditions, and the risk of personnel

the load, Keith says operators will

overhead electrical wires.

experience improved cleanout, more

Trailers with WALKING FLOOR® systems

efficient unloading on an incline, better

can also safely unload inside buildings or in

Fast Fact

performance in freezing conditions, and

other height restricted areas.

Introduced some 15 years ago, Keith’s

the ability to haul and unload a greater

Keith adds that the benefits over traditional

rugged V-FLOOR® slat system has

variety of materials.

Added bearing support is also claimed

belt or live-bottom trailers include

recently received design improvements

handling a larger cubic capacity and less

providing increased floor area and

to increase the life of both the bearings

maintenance.

a significant weight reduction of up

and the slats.

The WALKING FLOOR® serves as the

to six kilograms per metre of floor,

Built to accommodate a wide variety of

flooring of the trailer in addition to a self-

compared to the original design.

bulk products, the KEITH® WALKING

unloading system. It consists of a series

FLOOR® system is designed to offer

of hydraulically operated floor slats which

a number of tangible benefits over

move relative to each other.

conventional tipper trailers.

As the floor cycles through its phases,

For example, the horizontal unloading

material is conveyed or ‘walked’ out the

action of a moving floor system eliminates

rear of the trailer.

and a significant reduction in the weight of

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injury in the event of the trailer contacting

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

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MOVING FLOOR

The perfect complement FOR ASPHALT TRANSPORTER BIG DAVE’S TIPPERS, TWO RECENTLY DELIVERED TROUT RIVER LIVE BOTTOM RIGID UNITS BY MAXITRANS ARE PROVING TO BE THE PERFECT COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCT TO ITS TRANSPORT OPERATION. IT RESULTS IN PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND WITH REGARDS TO SAFETY AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY DUE TO THE SPEED OF DISCHARGING THE TRAILER LOAD. As many asphalt businesses will attest,

and truck dealer, Brown and Hurley.

fleet will further add to the company’s

transporting asphalt can be unforgiving;

“These trailers are wide at the top so we get

capabilities.

so equipment needs to be durable and

a lot of material inside. The main issues we

Live Bottom Trailers are a safer and more

reliable to ensure it can go the distance.

have with transporting asphalt in a tipper is

versatile complementary option when having

Based in the Moreton Bay region of

material coming out over the sides and the

to unload in environments with low structures

Queensland, Big Dave’s Tippers is owned

product getting stuck in the back, but we

and overhead obstacles.

by Dave and Meledie Elliott, specialising in

don’t get those issues with the Trout River

“We do a lot of work on suburban streets,

the transportation of asphalt, which is used

Live Bottom Trailers. They accommodate

under trees and powerlines, and I think the

in road and infrastructure projects across

asphalt better because they lose less material

Trout River Live Bottom Trailer is the way of

the state.

Though the fleet is made up of predominantly

over the sides,” Dave says. “We are a

the future for the asphalt industry, as it means

new customer of MaxiTRANS. I bought

we are able to unload easily on a range of

tippers, a few years ago, Dave and Meledie

the first Trout River second-hand and was

different work sites,” says Dave.

decided to purchase their first Live Bottom

impressed with it so we’ve stayed with them

According to Dave, the Trout River Live

trailer – a second-hand Trout River unit. Since

and have just gone from there.”

Bottom trailers also ensure none of the load

joining the fleet, the trailer has proven its

The original Trout River trailer has been

gets left behind inside the trailer. “Previously

worth, leading him to purchase an additional

used to supply asphalt on various major

we’ve had issues getting material out from

two brand new Trout River Live Bottom Rigid

infrastructure projects, including the Gateway

the back of the trailer and the Live Bottom

units – a coordinated approach from local

Upgrade Project and the Logan Enhancement

belt greatly helps with that. This results in cost

MaxiTRANS dealer, Trailer Sales Queensland

Project. Now, the newest additions to the

savings for our customers because no asphalt

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is left in the bottom of the trailer. A lot of the companies we work for have sideway loading or opening asphalt plants. With the Live Bottom trailers I can put the semi under any of these and I have no dramas at all. Nothing spills out with these,” Dave adds.

As he has also discovered, the life of the trailer belt is another key selling point of the Trout River Live Bottom trailers. “The belt on our second hand trailer has already lasted four years. I know another operator that uses a Trout River and it is almost eight years old and he still hasn’t had to replace the belt.

Trout River live bottom trailer.

Asphalt is a heavy-duty product, transported at around 175°C, so the belt has proven to be

service, which he says will keep him coming

very strong and durable.”

back. “The staff are all very nice people. I

Dealing with MaxiTRANS dealer Trailer Sales

have nothing but high regard for them. They

Queensland for the first time, as well as

help with the whole lifecycle of the trailer and

Brown and Hurley for the second time, Dave

I am just going to keep coming back – it’s as

has been impressed by the high levels of

simple as that.”

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

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LOW LOADERS

One of a kind SPECIALISED FREIGHT CALLS FOR SPECIALISED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. FOR MEMBREY’S TRANSPORT & CRANE HIRE, AN INNOVATIVE DRAKE 5X8 SWINGWIDE EXTENDABLE WITH SELF-TRACKING REAR AXLES, WHICH IS THE FIRST TRAILER OF ITS KIND, IS OPENING THE DOORS TO EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES. The Drake Group Managing Director John Drake, owner of Membrey’s Transport and Crane Hire, Craig Membrey, and Drake Group Sales Manager, Sam Drake.

For Membrey’s Transport and Crane Hire,

at the helm since taking over from his

addition, welcomed into the fleet in

the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a

father 30 years ago. Still family owned

September. Unique and designed to suit

way” aptly sums up the Victorian business’

and operated – and abiding by its motto

Craig’s requirements, the 5x8 Swingwide

core operations. A specialist in complex,

of ‘make it happen’ – the business has

has been some time in the making.

complicated and oversized freight,

grown in leaps and bounds and now

“This trailer is truly one of a kind. The

Membrey’s has transported everything

operates a fleet of over 100 highly

team at Drake worked closely with me

from trains and trams, to silos and tanks,

specialised trailers.

throughout the design process, as it’s

and even elephants and giraffes.

The Drake 5x8 Swingwide extendable

something quite different and it’s been

Started in 1962, Craig Membrey has been

with self-tracking rear axles is the newest

customised to suit what I need. This is Despite its size, this new Drake 5x8 Swingwide extendable can access tight or difficult sites with ease, thanks to its self-tracking rear axles.

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Since joining the Membrey’s fleet, the new Drake 5x8 Swingwide has been put to the test, carrying everything from mobile cranes to wind farm towers.

the first 5x8 extendable rear steer Drake has ever built,” explains Craig. “It’s a bit like a Swiss knife – it has a lot of different attachments and features that can do many different things.”

Since being delivered, the new trailer has been put to the test, carting mobile cranes

It’s a bit like a Swiss knife – it has a lot of different attachments and features that can do many different things.

and used extensively for wind farm work.

His latest dealings with Drake build on a business relationship that extends over 15 years, with over 20 trailers built by Drake currently operating in the Membrey’s fleet.

“All of our specialised trailers are Drakes,” Craig says. “They’re the Lamborghini of trailers. They aren’t the cheapest but they are very good quality pieces of equipment.

Describing the versatility of the trailer,

and component wear. Though Drake

And if you ever have any problems, they

Craig explains: “This trailer can cart all

has produced 3x8 widening trailers that

are always there to support you.

sorts of different freight. We can cart wind

include this self-tracking option, the

“Drake is right up there when it comes

farm towers and then do a mobile crane,

new 5x8 trailer purchased by Membrey’s

to innovation. There are a lot of different

all on the same trailer. It’s not something

represents another leap forward for the

ideas and designs in the market, but I

we can only use for one type of freight

manufacturer.

think Drake is definitely a leader in its field.

because it has the length and the width.

The rear steer functionality can be

If you sit down with them and want to

We move anything unusual and have

controlled via radio remote or manually

design something specific, they’re always

taken part in many major projects – we

controlled from within the truck cabin.

interested to work with you to make it

like to make things happen.”

Additionally, the trailer’s gooseneck can be

happen. Drake’s trailers perform well and

Measuring 13 metres long, the trailer can

raised and lowered hydraulically.

that’s why I keep going back. The new 5x8

extend to 17 metres, as well as widening

“The new 5x8 not only looks tough, but

has been proving what it’s good at – this

to 4.6 metres.

the rear steering on the back means we

sort of innovation was definitely worth the

Key to its design is the self-tracking rear

can get around a lot easier, with less tyre

wait and we’re looking at working with

axles. Drake recently incorporated this

wear and get into sites with tight access.

Drake on some new trailer designs in the

technology into its iconic Swingwide to

There are several features on this trailer

near future.”

enable easier access into tight or difficult

that weren’t around years ago, but now

sites – allowing the trailer to enter sites

Drake can offer this sort of engineering,

other trailers of its size cannot. Along

because they’re the ones who have

with its increased manoeuvrability, rear

designed it. This trailer has been on my

steering capabilities help to reduce tyre

wish list for a long time,” Craig says.

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

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The latest addition to the Hogans Heavy Haulage fleet is this Tuff 10x8 steerable platform trailer that can be converted into an 8x8 by removing the rear clip.

Pushing the envelope ONE OF THE LATEST INNOVATIVE TRAILER CREATIONS TO ROLL OUT OF TUFF TRAILERS’ QUEENSLAND FACTORY IS AN 8X8/10X8 WIDENING PLATFORM WITH TUFF HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION AND TRIDEC COMMANDSTEERED BPW AXLES BUILT FOR HOGANS HEAVY HAULAGE. There appear to be no bounds to the

Importantly, the clip section is readily

roads. Alternatively, converted to a 10x8

engineering and construction abilities of

detachable thanks to a simple yet

and fully widened to 4.7m, it can be used

the talented team at Tuff Trailers, seemingly

exceptionally strong pinned and bolted

for daylight-only transporting of wider,

able to continually up the ante in producing

connection along with quick release

longer and heavier loads. When the trailer

custom built trailers to suit individual

hydraulics, air and electricals.

is widened it has a central loading clearance

customers’ specific needs.

According to Hogans’ Workshop Manager,

of 700mm at ride height and there are RUD

Hogans Heavy Haulage is a long-term Tuff

Mick Wenham, the whole procedure

load-rated lashing points strategically located

customer with a similar modus operandi –

including removing and reinstalling the rear

along both decks.

striving to be the best in its field. As such,

bar and ramps assembly can be done in

the company is keen to utilise its valuable

under 1.5 hours.

There is a long list of additional special features incorporated into the 8x8

equipment in the most efficient ways in

Adding to the versatility is the fact that

platforms, including a ‘live’ gooseneck

order to maximise return on investment.

the clip 2x8 section is also compatible with

which compensates for uneven ground

This latest acquisition includes a modular

a Tuff 6x8 widening platform currently

or road conditions, thus maintaining

designed steerable platform that can be

under construction for Hogans. Once this is

consistent weight on each of the drive

operated as either an 8x8 unit with an

commissioned the company will be able to

wheels for enhanced traction and reduced

overall combination length of 26 metres

simultaneously operate the 6x8 and 10x8

wear and tear.

and a tare weight of 46 tonnes, or – with

units or swap the clip from the 10x8 to the

Digital weight scales for both the gooseneck

the addition of the 2x8 clip section fitted to

6x8, turning both into 8x8s.

and suspension enable the load to be

the rear of the 8x8 – a 10x8 measuring just

In the 8x8 format and with the platform in

positioned precisely for ideal weight

under 30 metres overall combination length

its fully narrowed (3.1m) position, Hogans

and taring at 53.5 tonnes.

can operate around the clock on Queensland

distribution across all BPW axles and Alcoa wheels fitted with the new

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Michelin X Multi T2 tyres.

The Tuff/Tridec double-acting hydraulic suspension enables individual axles to be

Among the innovative features of this trailer are WHS-friendly twin hydraulically operated spare wheel carriers that lower the wheels to ground level.

Patent No: 2013273645

lifted and hydraulically locked in position without the need for retaining pins.

The hydraulic suspension provides a huge 600mm of vertical travel. With a ride height of 1080mm, the decks can be lowered to 940mm and raised to 1540mm. Importantly, the suspension cylinders have complete rod protection through the entire stroke to ensure maximum protection and reliability.

The Tridec steering provides a massive steering angle of up to 62 degrees, with each steering axle set up to enable trailer tracking in line with the prime mover and

the suspension and steering system. In fact,

Tuff Trailers and the abilities of the whole

with minimal tyre scrub. The steering also

the only greasable components are the auto

Tuff team in making it happen.”

includes manual override via radio remote

slack adjustors fitted to the BPW axles and

Similarly, Tuff Trailers Managing Director,

control for low speed manoeuvring, a

the fifth wheel assembly – which incidentally

Denis Di Pasquale, has high praise for his

particularly useful feature when backing into

is also adjustable to facilitate ideal weight

team of employees and the highly regarded

tight confines or manoeuvring into position

distribution across the dolly and drive axles.

long-standing relationship the company has

to install the rear clip section.

And last but by no means least, each of the

with Hogans Heavy Haulage.

Also hydraulically operated is the landing leg,

80 BPW drum-braked wheels is prevented

“We are very proud of this project, a lot of

with the hydraulic power unit – featuring

from locking under heavy braking by a

time and effort has gone into it,” Denis says.

two displacement pumps and a hydraulic

Knorr-Bremse EBS/ABS braking system that

“This project would not have been possible

air compressor – mounted above the

has been designed with close collaboration

without the hard work and passion of our

gooseneck. On each side of the gooseneck is

between Tuff Trailers and Knorr-Bremse.

Tuff team and our key suppliers.

a patented TUFF Ezy Lift Tyre Carrier capable

Hogans Heavy Haulage Director, Jason

“It’s also a pleasure to build trailers for a

of carrying four spare wheels per side. This

Hogan, is quick to sing the praises of the

great company like Hogans, with people

comprises a robust folding hydraulic arm

team at Tuff Trailers, describing them and

who share our passion for building

system, not dissimilar in operation to landing

himself as early adopters of new technology

quality products that push the bounds of

gear on aircraft, that lowers the wheels from

to incorporate into the trailer builds.

innovation.”

their travelling position to the ground and

“I really enjoy working with Tuff Trailers in

vice versa, thus reducing workplace health

designing and spec’ing our trailers – for

and safety risks.

me it’s more about the trailers than the

Ongoing maintenance is drastically reduced

trucks because the trailer is what carries the

with the use of self-lubricating bearings/

payload,” Jason says. “These latest units are

bushes and sealed for life bearings fitted to

a testament to the engineering abilities of

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

Fast Fact Versatility plus. The 10x8 widening steerable platform built by Tuff Trailers for Hogans Heavy Haulage has a modular rear clip section that is easily and quickly removed to turn it into an 8x8 unit.

Hogans Heavy Haulage has a fleet of 30 prime movers and 80 trailers, around 60 of which are Tuff trailers of various styles and specifications.

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TYRES & WHEELS

Keeping the shiny side up AFTER EXHAUSTIVE LOCAL TESTING IN THE LAB AND FIELD, JOST HAS RELEASED ITS EVERSHINE RANGE OF FORGED ALUMINUM TRUCK AND TRAILER RIMS. REGULAR WASHING WITH SOAP AND WATER IS ALL THAT’S REQUIRED TO KEEP THEM SPARKLING. An all-important component on any vehicle,

wheel industry stalwart, Mike McCosker, as

the rim and tyre package is crucial not only

its Product Manager for Wheel Products.

for its mechanical function but also as a

Mike cut his teeth in the wheel industry in

means of dressing up the vehicle to display

the mid-1990s, subsequently working for

a professional image for the owner, driver

various Australian wheel manufacturers. In

and their customers.

the process he gained a wealth of technical

As such, maintaining a mirror finish to alloy

knowledge relating to heavy transport

wheels has long been a passion for many

wheel requirements.

truck enthusiasts, with many hours regularly

His knowledge was put to good use in

devoted to the cause.

helping JOST develop a world-class forged

However, with the introduction of JOST’s

aluminium wheel to complement the

EverShine product, the time-consuming

company’s industry-leading fifth wheels and

task of polishing rims has been effectively

trailer landing legs.

relegated to the history books.

The objectives of the EverShine

Fast Fact

Well known for a number of truck-

development program were clear: The

EverShine wheels are available in a

related components – most notably fifth

wheel products had to be industry leading,

variety of sizes from 17.5- to 22.5-

wheels and landing legs – JOST recently

premium quality and value for money,

inch diameter with North American,

strengthened its presence in the truck

aligning with the core values of the now

European and Japanese stud patterns.

alloy rim market with a range of top-shelf

67-year-old JOST company.

They range in weight from 14.2 to

EverShine rims that deliver significant

According to Mike, JOST’s EverShine alloy

25kg depending on the size and

benefits to operators.

wheels were developed to fill a void in the

width.

Several years back the company employed

market where there was a yearning for

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a low maintenance wheel with a surface finish that would meet the stringent international standard ISO 9227.

“Customers were telling us they wanted an alloy rim with a surface treatment that would stay shiny in arduous applications with only regular washing with soap and water,” he explains.

To ensure this was possible it had to withstand a rigourous testing regime entailing more than 240 hours in a controlled laboratory environment containing some of the most corrosive elements known to mankind.

This was accomplished using a trusted Australian laboratory to perform the stringent

Muscat 26-metre A-double spec’d with EverShine wheels and a JOST JSK37CW fifth wheel with sensor coupling technology.

international CASS (copper accelerated acetic acid salt spray) tests for corrosion resistance to

“We received numerous compliments on

the ISO9227 standard.

According to Mike this was an exhaustive,

the bright mirror-like finish of the wheels

extensive and expensive exercise, and he

chrome and sparkled much brighter than

explains that the PH level 3 test rig had

existing offerings in this space,” he says.

to be repaired and rebuilt after each test

Meanwhile, a loyal JOST customer and

because the environment in the machine

family-owned business, Multiquip, has

is so corrosive.

After a number of attempts over the

specified EverShine alloy wheels on a new

last four years, using various methods of

The company undertakes a multi-faceted

protection applied to the 6061 forged

haulage operation including quarry

aluminium wheels, finally an acceptable

aggregates, chicken feed and the catching

finish was achieved. The winning formula

and delivering of live birds to processing

encapsulates a coating that permeates the

plants across the country.

surface layer, binding intrinsically with it to

With safety, compliance and fleet

protect the raw aluminium beneath.

presentation of paramount importance,

Extensive field trials were then undertaken

Multiquip specifies quality equipment

to verify the lab results. This involved

and components which make ongoing

long-term testing in Western Australia on

maintenance and compliance easier.

livestock trucks and trailers which ultimately

A new Scania R 620 NTG V8 prime mover

delivered the thumbs-up result. Then after

and Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

a JOST internal audit on process, including

approved Muscat 26-metre A-double for

EPA conformance, the green light for release was finally given.

quarry work are a case in point.

The combination features a full

Critically, the extensive product testing gave

complement of EverShine wheels and a

Fast Fact

JOST the confidence to offer a five-year

JOST JSK37CW fifth wheel with sensor

The ultra-durable surface coating of

finish warranty (subject to conditions) on

coupling technology that indicates the

JOST EverShine forged aluminium

the new rims.

“The EverShine advantage is that a

lock and unlock status of the jaws on the

wheels provides maximum protection

Scania’s dash display.

in harsh environments that oxidise and

sparkling finish can be maintained long-

Jason Mikosic, General Manager of

dull the exposed aluminium surfaces

term simply by regularly washing the

Multiquip, anticipates big payload benefits leading to

of non-treated wheels.

wheels with soap and water,” Mike attests.

EverShine alloy wheels debuted at this

substantially increased productivity from the

year’s Brisbane Truck Show and the

new Scania and Muscat combination.

interest and feedback on the product from

He says he specified the EverShine wheels

attendees to the JOST stand was reported

because he insists on quality and value with

to be prolific.

his capital purchases.

with some commenting that it looked like

pocket road train combination.

EverShine alloy wheels debuted at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.

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

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TYRES & WHEELS

Around the bend AS AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT TYRE DISTRIBUTOR, TYRES4U CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ITS MARKET POSITION BY OFFERING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS SPECIALISED TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS AND RELIABLE NATIONWIDE SUPPORT. There are significant advantages to be

tread than your average tyre,” Shane says.

had when holding exclusive and non-

“Not only does this provide better protection

exclusive agencies for various brands of tyre

and mileage but the three zig-zag groove

manufacture. Multi-branded and diverse

design allows for better controllability

choices are favourable for trailer builders,

and resistance against road damage. The

especially fleet operators, because there is

optimised bead structure also ensures

much to be said for ensuring optimal vehicle

greater durability by uniformly distributing

uptime and longer tyre lifecycles.

load pressure to the bead.”

For an industry that demands diversity in road

Giti’s GAR827 is suited for all Australian

transport equipment for applications ranging

on/offroad conditions, while the tyre casing

from container handling and bulk material

is designed for retreadability.

haulage to inner-city and regional freight

To further bolster its service offering, Tyres4U

runs, it makes sense to invest in tyres and

has an exceptional national emergency tyre

wheel ends that are spec’d for the task.

service network, TEN-24.

Fortunately, Tyres4U, an Australian owned

According to Tyres4U, the TEN-24 network

and operated organisation – the largest

has more than 200 locations strategically

independent tyre distributor in the country –

located along major highway routes.

has the products to accommodate a variety of

“When a tyre emergency strikes, members

respected technical experts.

applications including: passenger cars, trailers,

can simply call the TEN-24 central control

In addition to providing tyres, the business

trucks as well as all-purpose agricultural/

room which will arrange the service and

also stocks Tyre Pressure Management

industrial vehicles.

provide an estimated time of arrival,” Shane

Systems (TPMS) tyre fill polymer products

For National Sales Manager – Original

says. “If the emergency service is on a Double

and pumping equipment. Tyres4U provides

Equipment, Shane Tennant, Tyres4U adapts

Coin, GT Radial or Yokohama tyre, then there

innovative support systems with tyre

with the market rather than waiting for

is no charge to the member.”

applications to ensure cost efficiencies and

businesses to come knocking.

Tyres4U is well-placed in the Australian tyre

performance gains.

“Not only is tyre technology rapidly changing,

industry to assist fleet operators and heavy

but there is an unprecedented availability

vehicle asset owners with selecting the

Fast Facts

of superior quality tyres as alternatives to

best products, leveraging a team of highly

• Tyres4U emerged from a retail tyre

‘traditional’ brands,” he says.

shop called ‘The Avenue Tyre Service’

In its quest to deliver the best tyre options

in First Ave, Five Dock in the inner

for the trailer manufacturing market, Tyres4U

west of Sydney during the late 1950s.

has partnered with Giti on what could be Australia’s next super tyre.

• Yokohama and Hankook truck tyres

“The GAR827 features a tough compound

are now available for OE purchase

with deeper tread depth, 17.5mm

through Tyres4U.

– which is about a third more • Tyres4U has 11 distribution centres Tyres4U facility in Melbourne.

that supply more than 4,000 trade customers Australia-wide.

Contact Tyres4U Ph: 1800 123 168 Web: www.tyres4u.com.au

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Is this Australia’s next super tyre?

GAR827 For trucks, All position

Regional

• Longer Tyre Life • Optimised Bead Construction

Retread

Features

Advantages

Benefits

Tough compound with deeper tread depth

Provides good protection and long mileage in versatile condition

Delivers longer mileage

Three zig-zag groove design

Provides better controllability and better resistance against road damages

Safety & Extended tyre life

Optimised bead structure

High bead durability

FEA bead construction optimisation concept for bead construction

Optimizes and uniformly distributes load pressure to the bead, minimizing damage

Rib and block arrangement with solid shoulder

Suitable for various regional and light on/off road conditions

Tyre casing designed for retreadability

Higher retreadable capabilities

Tyres4U Original Equipment Contact: SHANE TENNANT Email: shanet@tyres4u.com.au Mobile: 0418-318-045

Extended tyre life

Imported & Distributed by:

TYRES & WHEELS

Goodyear National Business Development Manager – OE and Fleet, Justin Harding, and Sloanebuilt Trailers owner, Fred Marano.

Rolling performance that counts TRAILER BUILDERS LIKE SLOANEBUILT SPECIFY GOODYEAR’S RANGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TYRES FOR A VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT BUILDS INCLUDING PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED COMBINATIONS. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Australian market. The Goodyear line haul

conditions and was found to be largely

started in 1898 with thirteen workers

trailer tyre, the Marathon LHT II is a great

due to the differing load and inflation

producing bicycle and carriage tyres. In

example of this.

pressures adopted between the regions.

1915, Goodyear expanded to Australia

The original line haul trailer tyre was

In Europe the tyre was being used close to

and now has a network of over 200

developed for the European market

the rated load and appropriate inflation

Beaurepaires stores servicing both

and when tested here was found to

pressure while Australian fleets only

passenger and commercial tyres nationally.

develop uneven wear across the tread. It

use about 60 per cent of the rated load

Goodyear recognises that having a

was deemed unsuitable for Australian

due to axle group load limits. However

quality range of commercial tyres is very

conditions in its current form. The tyre

Australian fleets are reluctant to use the

important to fleet operators, so they have

was working well in Europe so an in-depth

lower inflation pressures required. It is

in place a local Field Engineering team

analysis of service conditions in Australia

not uncommon to see typical inflation

who are integral to the development

and Europe were undertaken. This review

pressures at 100psi many trailer tyres. A

of tyres designed specifically for the

highlighted significant differences in these

lower inflation pressures is required to give

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Their emphasis on quality, performance, reliability and innovation has led to a strong partnership with Goodyear for sourcing high quality trailer tyres

Goodyear supplies haul trailer tyres for Australian service conditions.

the desired footprint shape in the tyre for

tyre with focus tests that proved the tread

optimal performance.

wear on the Marathon LHT II to have

It was clear that Australia needed a line

15-20 per cent mileage improvement over

haul trailer tyre that was designed to meet

another major brand tyre.

real life Australian service conditions.

These days the Goodyear Marathon LHT

The European design team in the

II tyre is used in large fleets and by trailer

Goodyear Innovation centre in

manufacturers who are looking for a

Luxembourg and the Goodyear Australian

low rolling resistant premium trailer tyre

field engineering team worked on a new

offering.

design to cope with typical loads and

Sloanebuilt Trailers was established in

inflation pressures experienced here.

the mid 1970s. In the mid 1980’s Fred

Predictive design work provided a footprint

and Helen Marano took on the business

shape and pressure map more in line with

and has since built a reputation for

Australian requirements. Prototype tyres

manufacturing quality tipping trailers

were manufactured, and a testing plan

and bodies that are custom built to suit

was established in major line haul routes

customer requirements. Their emphasis

along the eastern seaboard. Test results

on quality, performance, reliability and

our trailers all over the country and it

confirmed that the tyre provided a flat and

innovation has led to a strong partnership

comforting to know that Goodyear has

even wear profile with excellent treadwear.

with Goodyear for sourcing high quality

over 200 locations if we need support.

Sometime after its introduction, the tyres

trailer tyres that will meet and exceed

were given a tread pattern ‘facelift’ to

customer expectations for durability and

Goodyear’s Marathon LHT II is available in 11R22.5, 275/70R22.5 and

the new Marathon LHT II pattern while

endurance. Scott Winter from Sloanebuilt

255/70R22.5.

the mould cavity shape, footprint, tyre

Trailers says that the Goodyear LHTII

construction and compounds all remained

symbolises quality in line with Goodyear

unchanged. Goodyear’s field engineering

trailers and meets all our Performance-

team confirmed the performance of the

Based Standards requirements. We sell

Contact Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres Justin Harding - 0498 232 719 Web: www.goodyeardunloptyres.com.au

Sloanebuilt tipper fitted with Goodyear tyres.

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Building closer connections KNORR-BREMSE HAS BEEN EXPANDING TRUCKSERVICES – ITS NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES – TO MEET DEMAND FOR TRAILER ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM SERVICING. TRUCK DEALER CMV PACCAR AT HALLAM IN VICTORIA IS PLEASED TO COME ONBOARD. With ADR 38/05 ruling the mandatory

Sales Business Manager, Gareth Lawless,

the end of 2019.

fitment of TEBS to all new heavy trailers

says it’s all about meeting the demand for

“The network includes a broad range of

manufactured from 1 November this year,

technical service and support for a steadily

businesses including independent service

Knorr-Bremse has been gearing up to

growing number of TEBS-equipped trailers.

centres and mobile ‘man-in-a-van’ type

meet the surge in demand for servicing

“Over the last 10 years in particular the

operations right through to flagship

and repairs of these highly sophisticated

number of TEBS-equipped trailers has

affiliated original equipment manufacturer

braking systems.

With Kenworth being the heavy-duty truck

increased dramatically, specifically due to

(OEM) dealerships like CMV PACCAR,”

the high uptake by many of the major fleet

Gareth says.

market leader in Australia, it’s fitting that

operators,” Gareth explains. “Prior to 2012,

“Initially it has been less about the Eastern

Kenworth dealers Brown & Hurley and

Knorr-Bremse trailer products in Australia

CMV PACCAR, among others, have been

were looked after by a distributor, but in that

appointed as TruckServices dealers, with

year we took it back into the fold and we

other Kenworth dealers across the country

started investing in creating a comprehensive

also expected to be selected in due course.

service infrastructure around Australia.

“TruckServices is a European brand that

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According to Knorr-Bremse, the goal is to have an Australia-wide TruckServices

represents all things aftermarket in the

TEBS, specifically due to the mandate of

network encompassing 50 or more outlets

Knorr-Bremse world and its primary focus

ADR 38/05 on all new trailers built after

by the end of 2019.

here in Australia is TEBS servicing.”

1 November this year, Knorr-Bremse

Speaking about the proliferation of

According to Gareth, the first Australian

has appointed around 50 TruckServices

TruckServices and the push to have

TruckServices service partner was signed on

operations in strategic locations around

strategically positioned branches located

around two years ago, and since then the

Australia.

across the country, Knorr-Bremse Trailer

number has increased to around 50, as at

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In anticipation of the proliferation of

This highlights our position from a safety perspective in that we understand the value of putting safer trucks on the road, whether that be through sales or rental/leasing opportunities.

the standard pneumatic systems.

“So there’s a lot more training needed

states capital cities and more about the

It is for this very reason that CMV PACCAR,

solution for our customers.”

main transport hubs which tend to be the

also known as Hallam Truck Centre, decided

Adding a further dimension to reinforce the

secondary or regional cities like Albury-

to partner with Knorr-Bremse and become a

safety message, Daniel says the company’s

Wodonga, Mildura, Cairns, Townsville,

PacLease truck rental and leasing arm is

Mackay, Kalgoorlie, Perth and Port Hedland.

TruckServices centre.

CMV PACCAR Managing Director, Daniel

“In recent times we have focussed on

Crawford, says it is an exciting new

with the full suite of Knorr-Bremse Bendix

strategic partnerships with companies where

development for the company which

safety systems.

we share synergies such as PACCAR with

this year celebrated a significant double

“This highlights our position from a safety

the Bendix platform on the prime movers

milestone.

perspective in that we understand the

and obviously the Knorr-Bremse product on

“We’re part of the CMV Group which

value of putting safer trucks on the road,

the trailers. This provides a one-stop-shop

is celebrating 85 years in business,”

whether that be through sales or rental/

for their clients which I think is a key reason

Daniel says. “and we’ve also been selling

leasing opportunities.

why Brown & Hurley and CMV PACCAR

Kenworths for 50 years.”

“This is a fantastic industry that we’ve been

have come onboard.”

Daniel goes on to say that he considers

in for 85 years and safety is a key pillar of

Gareth goes on to describe the enormity of

the TruckServices aspect of the business as

our business,” he adds. “Incorporating

supplying sufficient and strategically placed

a natural progression given the fact that

TruckServices into our business will give us

service outlets to cater for the growing

Knorr-Bremse already supplies the Bendix

the ability to cater for the complete needs

TEBS-equipped trailer park.

braking components used in Kenworth

of our customers in terms of keeping their

“In any given year there is upwards of

entire combinations operating at peak

10,000 trailers built in this country and from

production on the PACCAR line.

“It allows us to support the truck and

1 November the vast majority of these will

trailer as a whole, which provides a

be TEBS-equipped. Therefore, an expanded

significant benefit to our customers,” he

network of service centres with relevant

says. “Due to the legislative changes TEBS

diagnostic equipment and suitably skilled

is becoming mandatory on trailers and the

technicians is paramount.”

systems are way more sophisticated than

in fault diagnostics and to enable the optimisation of the braking systems for the entire combination. We believe taking this step will provide a greater end-to-end

now having all its new Kenworths fitted

efficiency and safety levels.”

Contact Knorr-Bremse Australia Pty Ltd 23–29 Factory Street Granville NSW 2142 Ph: 02 8863 6549 www.knorr-bremse.com.au

Knorr-Bremse is poised to support operators with TEBS-equipped trailers.

www.trailermag.com.au

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Lift off PT HYDRAULICS – A HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER WHICH HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS – IS LIFTING THE TRAILER INDUSTRY WITH THE BOSS RANGE OF COMPONENTS. BOSS AG cylinder.

their trays to angle down to the ground hydraulics in a range of different ways.

– in order for cargo vehicles to be driven

To transport large plant and equipment,

or winched aboard the trailer safely, and

Hydraulic systems are found throughout

plant trailers rely on hydraulics for the tilt

back up again to secure their loads and

the trailer industry, providing a range of

mechanism that allows for loading and

provide a stable towing platform. Similarly,

fluid power applications across a variety of

unloading of their heavy cargo. Similarly,

tipper trailers utilise hydraulic power to

vehicle types. The strength and reliability

other transportation vehicles rely on

discharge loads. A cargo of soil, rocks or

of hydraulic components, coupled with the

hydraulics to provide the lowering and lift

other material used in construction or being

ease of operation for the end user, means

mechanism for tail gates, which allows

carted away following excavation can be

that they are a tried and true method of

cargo to be transported from the ground up

lifted to an angle of over 60 degrees to be

lifting, moving, pushing, pulling – utilising

to the cargo storage level.

dislodged at the destination.

the necessary force when it is required.

Tow trucks and car carrying trailers also

To produce the hydraulic capability for

The trailer industry harnesses the power of

rely on the power of hydraulics to enable

these applications, a PTO-driven pump

BOSS powerpacks – ready to ship.

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providing flows up to 50 litres per minute or a DC power pack, is usually installed.

This is often fitted adjacent to the hydraulic cylinder and enclosed in a protective case.

A pendant switch controller operates the required tilt, lifting or lowering function, as well as the reverse operation of the unit.

At the flick of a switch, hydraulic power provides a safe, reliable and effective way to lift and move heavy loads or equipment with ease. Hydraulic power packs come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the amount of force required. Some are small, compact and portable, for use with a variety of applications and others are larger and fixed into position. Generally, most hydraulic power packs will consist of a hydraulic reservoir, a gauge, pump, motor and the hoses that provide supply and relief to the system.

In a typical hydraulic configuration, the process begins with mechanical power in the form of a rotating shaft, which is then converted to hydraulic power and directed via a valve to either a cylinder or a motor, then converted back to mechanical power.

This works by utilising fluid power to control the application of force. Hydraulic applications are based on flow and pressure requirements. Flow, expressed in litres per minute (lpm), determines the speed at which a hydraulic cylinder extends or a hydraulic motor turns. Flow is produced by the pump. Pressure, commonly expressed as pounds per square inch (PSI), BAR or MPA, determines the amount of force exerted.

Pressure occurs when flow meets resistance, which in turn creates the force required to complete the action.

The BOSS range of hydraulic components,

by PT Hydraulics, is reported to be perfect

BOSS powerpack with operating pendant and hose.

for use in applications by the trailer manufacturing industry. With a long history of supplying hydraulic solutions to

products, the BOSS brand of hydraulic

more information on hydraulic systems and

the Australian and New Zealand market,

solutions for the transport industry are

components for the trailer industry, call

PT Hydraulics is renowned for providing

designed and manufactured to the highest

1300 BOSS HYD or email:

quality and value to industries including

quality standards.

sales@bosshydraulics.com.au.”

the mining, transport, rescue, rail, waste

“With a range of solutions to cater for the

management and industrial sectors.

various requirements and specific needs

PT Hydraulics is also the exclusive supplier

of the Transport industry, the team at

of the Lukas brand of hydraulic rescue

BOSS will ensure that you have a quality

equipment, widely known as the ‘jaws of

system at a good honest price, to get the

life’. Just as emergency services depend

job done, so, you can let your BOSS do

on the reliability and durability of these

the hard work,” said PT Hydraulics. “For

Contact PT Hydraulics Australia 19 Ricketts Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 PH: 03 9562 8800 Web: www.pthydraulics.com.au

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A moving floor trailer produced for Benedict Recycling.

A perfect pair BEING REGIONALLY BASED, PUMPA MANUFACTURING IS QUITE SELECTIVE IN CHOOSING ITS SUPPLIERS – BUT THE TRAILER MANUFACTURER HAS MET ITS MATCH. THANKS TO A HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT OFFERING AND GREAT CUSTOMER SUPPORT, JOST AUSTRALIA IS ITS SUPPLIER OF CHOICE FOR EVERYTHING FROM FIFTH WHEELS TO HYDRAULICS. Based in Swan Hill in Victoria’s north-west, Pumpa Manufacturing produces a wide range of trailers. The business was originally started in the 1980s and acquired by Jason King and Michael Bulluss from Tony Pumpa in 2015, both bringing with them decades of experience in the trailer sector.

Through the manufacture of various tipper configurations, low loaders and car transporters, the business built its reputation based on quality and innovation. While Pumpa continues to build on its range within each of these product segments, it also offers a new range of trailers with more developments on the way.

The current range includes moving floor trailers for chip and leak-proof refuse, flat tops, drop deck wideners, bottom dumpers, dry freight vans, curtainsiders, dollies,

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This 52’ quad-axle leak-proof moving floor trailer is used for refuse waste.

specialised bread vans and belt trailers.

JOST is among Pumpa’s main suppliers, with JOST fifth wheels, landing legs, king pins, ball races, hydraulic cylinders and alloy wheels all fitted as standard across the trailer range.

JOST Australia is one of our key partners.

They offer a great service, staff are very knowledgeable and the product range suits our business requirements

“JOST Australia is one of our key partners.

They offer a great service, staff are very

suits all of Pumpa’s tipper manufacturing

to harsh operating conditions with ease.

knowledgeable and the product range suits

needs – from its small truck and dogs

The wheels are available in 17.5”, 19.5”

our business requirements,” says Jason King

through to its semi tippers.

and 22.5” options with 285/335PCD’s and

Managing Director at Pumpa.

Along with its range of tippers and moving

are supported with a five- year warranty

“Being based in Swan Hill means that

floors, Pumpa manufactures innovative

of the surface treatment. For cleaning, all

suppliers become an important partner in

horizontal unloading trailers to provide its

that’s needed is soapy water.

our manufacturing process. It’s a must that

customers with a safer and more effective

“Once our trailers hit the road and go to

our suppliers have good quality components

unloading option than a conventional

work it’s another advantage to be dealing

that are suitable for Australian conditions

tipper in various applications – particularly

with a supplier like JOST which actively

and reliable, along with national aftersales

when unloading on uneven ground, or

provides aftersales support by way of

support. While we manufacture in Victoria,

when dangerous overhead obstructions like

service and workshop training to operators

our trailers are used all over Australia.”

powerlines pose a challenge. Our Extreme

and fleets. They provide things like wall

In the fifth wheel range, Jason says JOST’s

Wide belt trailer features a low centre of

charts to easily identify parts and explain

greaseless option provides added appeal

gravity and massive 2.4m internal floor

maintenance best practices to ensure

to his customers. For example, in Pumpa’s

width. A 45ft belt trailer can discharge its

maximum productivity and less workshop

Raptor B-double tipping combinations,

load in approximately 90 seconds compared

time,” Jason explains.

both the A and B trailers can be unloaded

to 6-7 minutes for a moving floor. Currently,

According to Jason, continued business

without unhooking. A LubeTronic greasing

there are 14 of these floor systems on the

growth has been important to Pumpa

canister fitted to the fifth wheel delivers

road. They all feature our hydraulic front to

since the very beginning. Looking to the

grease to the locking jaw and kingpin while

back tarp drive motors, utilising hydraulics

future, further expansion is planned as

in the coupled position, making for less

already fitted to the truck, which provides a

development takes place at a new five acre

maintenance and added productivity.

reliable power source.

site on the outskirts of Geelong.

For its tipper range, JOST hydraulic cylinders

Pumpa also uses alloy wheels from JOST in

are an ideal fit. All cylinder stages are

machined and polished finishes, along with

chromed as standard with an extended tube

the new EverShine alloys, which feature a

overlap, the range of hydraulic solutions

surface treatment that helps them stand up

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

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Debra Kirk TRAILER MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH DEBRA KIRK, MANAGER OF LEGISLATIVE MAINTENANCE AT THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION. WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON DANGEROUS GOODS, DEBRA HAS A DRIVING AMBITION TO SEE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY HEIGHTENED IN THIS VITAL SECTOR OF THE INDUSTRY. What first drew you to the commercial

safety and efficiency for the transport

and functions.

road transport industry?

sector and to align our laws with the

I don’t think many fully appreciate

The chance to focus on all aspects of DG

United Nations model regulations.

that the industry employs people from

including transport, storage and handling,

such a wide range of fields, including

and to help demystify the rules to make it

What has been a highlight for your

sales and marketing, data analytics,

easier for people to understand them and

career so far?

warehousing, forklift drivers, truck drivers,

to comply with them, which all leads to

While there’s been a few, I would have

mechanics, policy and compliance, project

safer outcomes.

to say mentoring the next generation

management, property management, and

of DG decision makers; and being part

the list goes on.

What does a standard day for you

of Australia’s delegation to the United

look like?

Nations Sub-Committee of Experts for the

What do you think could be improved?

I normally start around 7:30 am and try

Transport of Dangerous Goods.

Well, I think there’s still work to be done to reduce the compliance burden for

to get a bit done before the office gets busy and the phones start. Much of

What is the best thing about the

the transport industry and to ensure the

my day is spent answering queries from

transport industry?

laws are not unnecessarily complex, as

people in the industry, educating various

The diversity of roles in the industry.

well as making sure they are actually

stakeholders about the laws pertaining

People tend to think of the transport

working to improve safety, productivity

to the transport of DG, or working on

industry as being made up mostly of truck

and environmental outcomes as they’re

reforms to the laws which aim for better

drivers, but there are so many other roles

intended to.

That is a large part of my job at the National Transport Commission.

What do female-driven events in commercial road transport mean to you?

While I see the need for them at the present time, I’m looking forward to a time when the thought of a female event or a male event seems like a foreign concept.

I’d also like to see a change that to refer to a driver as a ‘female truck driver’ is socially unacceptable.

How can people and companies in the transport industry better promote it as a career choice for women?

I think we should be aiming to promote the industry as a great professional choice and highlighting the diversity of roles that the industry has

Debra Kirk.

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Repeat Business TALENTED, DEDICATED AND AMBITIOUS, ARRIGO (DANNY) D’ANGELO REFLECTS ON MORE THAN 60 YEARS OF IMPROVISING, ENGINEERING AND SURVIVING IN AUSTRALIA. consulted with Danny on a trailer design.

Danny’s custom couplings and bushes demonstrated the advantages of using lighter-weight componentry instead of relying on heavier imported options. Closing the deal, one thousand units later, Danny concentrated his efforts on a variety of other components including fifth wheels, ballrace assemblies, Ringfeder cross members, landing legs, slewing bearings, skid plates and truck and trailer accessories.

On the back of these engineering breakthroughs, Danny opened his family When Danny D’Angelo arrived in Australia – via ship from Italy – in 1955 he was

Arrigo (Danny) D’Angelo.

business, D’Angelo Engineering, in 1968.

As of May 2003, the business found a new

desperately searching for work. Most of

home in Laverton North, Melbourne.

the factories at the time were closed over

Over the years, Danny has been instrumental

the Christmas period but that didn’t deter

in fifth wheel developments including a

him from visiting automotive and truck

Patented 12” greasy plate assembly as well

workshops all over Victoria to secure a paid job.

as other designs that are rated for B-double

The routine to seek employment was

instrumental when asked to design and build

tedious, according to Danny, and would

components for York, Holland, JOST and

and road train applications. Danny was also

be a recurring fact of life for the following

others around the world as he is known for

two years as he meandered from Geelong

little coin at the markets. By the 1960s Danny

being an inventor of fifth wheel assemblies,

to Melbourne. His trade Italy involved

started a family and pooled enough resources

working with brakes, cutting metal and

to purchase his own truck.

and components.

“At the end of the day, making a product

welding.

Instead of being offered technical workshop

Within a month of operating the vehicle, a

is good,” Danny says. “But if you do your

drunk driver ‘turned his truck into a pizza’.

work properly then your customer will

work upfront, Danny was tasked with more

Danny sold what was left for scrap as back in

never run away.

menial roles such as cleaning of office

those days insurance would

facilities with a bucket, rag and mop. He did

not cover the damages and committed to

this for about four months before moving

restoring the written-off ride.

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onto more relevant work such as painting

Despite Danny’s eventually looked for more

In the 1980s, Danny helped a dear

maritime vessels and working with an

factory work which evolved into ongoing

friend, Bob Cousins, when he

industrial chemical firm in Geelong.

semi-trailer manufacturing and repairs.

introduced York to Australia. Bob

While these positions paid well, the roles

The workload for one man, eventually,

helped Danny as much as Danny

were often short-lived, according to Danny.

became too physically demanding. Even

helped Bob. They are still today best

The chemical job, for instance, was good

when he expanded his operations to hire

friends.

for a solid six months but then he was again

additional labourers to tackle the work, other

looking for more work again. This led him to

challenges cropped up from quality assurance

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building silo tanks to store wheat – his first

to tools going missing. Rather than continue

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foray into the Australian bush.

to accept ambitious projects that would see

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

Through word-of-mouth Danny soon found

him toil for days on end, Danny focused his

honouring the unsung heroes of the

a new opportunity in freight, hearing stories

technical skill on component innovation.

commercial road transport industry.

from farmhands and drivers about making a

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Born to run LOGICHAUL HAS RECENTLY ADDED A QUINTET OF UD QUON PRIME MOVERS TO ITS FLEET. EARLY SIGNS SUGGEST QUON IS CLOSE TO BEING THE IDEAL UNIT FOR THIS MEDIUM-DISTANCE HAULAGE OPERATION.

According to Spud Murphy, the latest UD Quon GW 26 460 offers LogicHaul a technically advanced heavy-duty 19-metre B-double prime mover with the UD hallmarks of reliability and longevity.

Brian ‘Spud’ Murphy, National Fleet and

As a result, the fleet of 37 prime movers

and their eagerness to hear his input.

Logistics Manager at LogicHaul, knows more

now includes five Quon GW 26 460 6x4

“I was at the test track with a couple of

than just a thing or two about choosing

units. The two most recently delivered

the Senior Engineers and the Vice President

the most appropriate heavy-duty truck for a

arrived in June.

showing them a few things about the truck

given application.

“UD is a truck that’s always been on my

that could be changed, and the VP was

He’s devoted much of his working career

radar,” Spud says. “The Japanese are very

straight on the phone relating what I’d

managing a fleet of road train fuel tankers in

quality-focused and meticulous in the way

said to others in the company. There is no

the Northern Territory, home to some of the

they do things. When I was at DirectHaul

mucking around, they are very receptive

harshest operating environments in Australia.

we had 60 light vehicles and they were

to what can be improved and proactive

Yet the best prime mover for hauling road

predominantly Toyotas. We had a number of

in making it happen,” he says. “Over my

trains in the Territory is a far cry from what’s

brands of light vehicles over the years, but

career I’ve attended plenty of drive days with

ideal for carting bricks around Brisbane.

the Toyota vehicles proved their longevity in

the various manufacturers and often the

Spud’s experience which is considerable, has

the harsh Territory environment.”

senior management people and engineers

enabled him to spec the right rig for a given

In terms of the UD product, Spud says he

will be there for the opening function then

task, whatever that task may entail.

has been particularly impressed by the

you look around and they’ve mysteriously

After doing his homework and due diligence,

company’s willingness to listen to his

disappeared. But these guys at UD, they

Spud reckoned the majority of LogicHaul’s

suggestions on how the trucks can be

were right there at the coalface – looking,

local work would be capably handled by

further improved to suit specific Australian

touching and feeling and genuinely wanting

the latest and largest version of UD’s Quon,

operating conditions and customer needs.

to know what I thought about the truck and

produced by the Japanese arm of the

He recalls an occasion when he was with

how it could be improved. That really stood

global Volvo Group.

some senior UD representatives in Japan

out to me.”

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FAST FACT

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

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

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

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

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

order to comply with more than the usual Commonwealth, State and local regulations and has resulted in an ultrahigh technology facility that is covered by 69 safety and security cameras and extensive on-site fire detection and fire fighting systems. The authorities are anxious to prevent any incidents that could affect the operation of the airport so there is a continuous sampling of air to detect any smoke and the entire fire and security system is tamper monitored. The warehouse has nine robotic doors, which will open in the event of a fire to vent any smoke.

The warehouse has a footprint of 11,000 square metres of which 50 per cent is refrigerated in four different temperature zones using a very efficient refrigeration plant that utilises ammonia rather than the more common Freon. The move from QFS’s previous premises in Stafford required 5,000 pallets to be moved in a 72 hour period and as the QFS fleet needed to continue to deliver goods to customers, contractors were engaged to handle the 120 trailer loads of products.

A distinct point of difference between QFS and other food service suppliers

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. is the extensive and ever increasing range of gourmet items that it has available including boutique nonalcoholic beverages. The beverage sector is a growing market and drinks now account for around 10 per cent of sales with almost 700 different beverage products available. The warehouse holds bay after bay of food service products that are not readily available in retail supermarkets and are required by catering, hospitality and cooked food outlets.

One of the advantages of expanding the beverage business is the opportunity to cross sell food service products to those on the beverage customers’ base.

“With beverages we don’t deal with the chef as we often do with food products,” says Brian Saharin, QFS General Manager. “Instead we deal with the front of house.” This opens the possibility to provide ancillary items such as napkins, coasters and straws and

customers who were predominantly beverage clients are now able to obtain food service products as well. This also translates into the opportunity for traditional food customers to amalgamate their beverage and food orders.

QFS Company Director Guy Politi says that there is a trend in demand towards some higher quality food and beverages. “It can be tomato paste from Italy or cooking oil from Malaysia. We import a lot of quality gourmet products such as flour, rice and confectionery,” Guy says.

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. Trucks that have entered the QFS fleet as assets of various business acquisitions will be progressively replaced with more Hinos to join the 39 Hinos that are already in the fleet. The decision to adopt Hino as

hen company CEO Frank DePasquale established Quality Food Services (QFS) in 1988 the two main products were lasagne and hot dogs and were mostly sold to school canteens. Today QFS has a range of over 7,000 products, which it delivers to businesses such as restaurants, 26

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pubs, clubs, hotels, cafes, and aged care facilities. And QFS continues to supply a wide range of products to approximately 800 schools. Providing direct service to an area extending from Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast to Ballina in northern New South Wales, and west to Toowoomba, QFS is also involved in providing food services to remote

mining camps using sub-contractors.

During late 2018, in order to handle the volume and to cater for future growth, QFS moved into its purpose designed and built warehouse and administration facility located in Pinkenba in close vicinity to Brisbane Airport. By being directly under the flight path the location presented some unique challenges in

FOR AUSTRALIA POST, SAFETY IS AT THE HEART OF ALL OF ITS OPERATIONS, AND THE SAFETY OF ITS PEOPLE COMES FIRST. WITH ITS LATEST DELIVERY OF B-DOUBLES FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA, THE COMPANY IS TAKING THIS MESSAGE TO THE STREETS, AIMING TO SPREAD THE WORD AND ENCOURAGE SAFE DRIVER HABITS AMONG ROAD USERS AROUND THE NATION.

Krueger Transport Equipment is a trailer manufacturer with a distinct sense for key

The next logical step, he adds, is the launch

The freight task of Australia Post is

zero. Its new ‘Stay alert – There’s a life riding

and Sydney and Melbourne.

enormous. The company sends millions

on it’ campaign is urging the public to be

“There is a large number of posties on

“PBS is a trending topic in transport and

was all about pushing the innovation

every operator is either getting on board

bar higher, which meant reducing the

of letters and parcels to millions of people

with high productivity vehicle design or at least strongly considering adding that type

to provide them with the best support on that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to growing our PBS offering.”

Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle

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

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

maximise freight capacity and also minimise

more vigilant in a bid to curb the number of posties injured on their motorcycles at

motorcycles. And there are many injuries

work, encouraging drivers to slow down and

that are occurring on a regular basis.

remove distractions while they are behind

Volvo prime movers which we consider to be the safest on the market. The prime movers have anti lock brakes and stability control, so has the same capabilities,” says Terry.

Vawdrey has built more than half of the national Australia Post fleet.

the road every day, delivering our mail on

across Australia and around the world.

Australia Post, together with its StarTrack business, operates a fleet comprised of Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.

Australia Post has decided to use these new

As well as ensuring its fleet is built to the highest safety standards, reliability is paramount too. “And that’s part of the

National Manager of Fleet for the Australia Post Group.

based around the safety features they can incorporate into our equipment, the large

reason we use the manufacturers we use.

We choose suppliers that we believe are the

over 16,500 pieces of equipment, including

the wheel.

trailers to spread our road safety message

Vawdrey has built more than half of the

volumes they are capable of producing and

best in their category,” Terry adds. “Australia

prime movers, rigids, vans, motorcycles and

Australia Post’s recent trailer order of 10

to the public, serving as a reminder to help

national Australia Post trailer fleet, and is the

their ability to satisfy all of our requirements.

Post has a great partnership with Vawdrey.

approximately 4,500 trailers.

new B-doubles from Vawdrey, delivered in

keep our motorcyclists safe. These are the

manufacturer of choice when it comes to

“Vawdrey is quite a progressive company

They are very accessible and understand our

A number of posties are injured in motor

September, are serving as mobile billboards,

first trailers to wear this new safety message,

tautliners. It’s a business partnership that has

from a safety and an innovation perspective.

requirements. If I need trailers produced in a

vehicle accidents each week – and Australia

spreading this message as they travel along

but people can expect to see a lot more of it

stood the test of time, extending for more

They are always pushing the boundaries

hurry, they always try and accommodate that

Post aims to bring that number down to

their routes between Brisbane and Sydney,

in coming months,” explains Terry Bickerton,

than 30 years.

in terms of what can be done. They are

wherever possible.

design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-

tare weight of the trailer and giving fleet

that operators can use to ramp up payloads.

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

“Vawdrey understands our business

a very progressive business with regards

The longevity of the Vawdrey product is also

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

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

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

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

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

and Australia Post understands theirs,

to producing higher productivity and PBS

testament to the build quality. We do very

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

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

Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

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

10 per cent payload reduction.”

trailers. With more and more online orders, our freight task continues to grow, so we are

little work to the trailers apart from regular maintenance. And on the flip side, when

timeframe perspective,” adds Terry. “Safety

moving very large volumes of product.”

a trailer comes to the end of its life in our

idea of what freight will be on board, how

is our number one core value and we don’t

Thanks to PBS, Australia Post has been

fleet, a Vawdrey trailer maintains great resale

introducing a growing number of higher

value too.”

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

compromise on it. That’s part of the reason

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

roads the drivers will use. Information like

we only purchase equipment from major

productivity vehicles into the fleet. “This sort

this is crucial when building any trailer that

manufacturers. We choose our suppliers

of innovation means we can move more freight with less vehicles, helping to get

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

more vehicles off the road. We work within

on adding to its portfolio across the

the limits of what the current legislation

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

allows, but we need manufacturers that can

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all and high productivity transport solutions and that’s what the new PBS B-double refrigerated double drop deck

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity gains that will help increase a company’s

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

refrigerated combination will generate high volume freight operators heading into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom line is this combination is designed to

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

about developing effective, efficient

for the customer, particularly for forklift drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

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a productivity perspective and from a

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

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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“With each customer that orders a PBS

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

flow and circulation and assist operators in

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can be. In 2012 for example, Australia Post began implementing anti-lock brakes and stability control across the fleet. “We use

it makes sense to pair that with a trailer that

best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination

of equipment to their fleet,” says National

never waivered, with the business constantly taking advantage of developing safety technologies to ensure its fleet is as safe as

of a refrigerated double version of the

industry trends, and Performance-Based

Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able

support and work within those areas as well, and Vawdrey does just that,” adds Terry.

Australia Post’s commitment to safety has

Standards (PBS) is no exception.

“In addition, we have fitted perforated

Hino 500 series with a 260hp engine.

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TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S GROWING FREIGHT TASK, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS JUST PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON A NEW PBS B-DOUBLE REFRIGERATED DOUBLE DROP DECK COMBINATION.

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES IS BASED IN BRISBANE AND PROVIDES THE IMPORTANT LINK BETWEEN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. HINO’S WIDE BODY 500 TRUCKS ARE THEIR VEHICLES OF CHOICE FOR THE EXPANDING DELIVERY FLEET.

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WABCO’s combined Trailer and Fleet

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TX-GEO: is an autonomous tracer that

In Europe, for example, over 70 per cent

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WABCO’s FMS and digital technology

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