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Hey there little truckers!

Ooh, it’s sure getting a bit chilly out there isn’t it! Winter has certainly arrived, and with it comes shorter days, darker nights, and some challenging weather conditions.

As we start to see some snow and more and more rain, truck drivers need to make sure they are prepared for winter conditions – this includes warmer clothing, chains on tyres, slower speeds, and a change to how they drive. Check out our feature on winter safety with our friends at Fuso on page 52. But not to worry – winter also brings beautiful landscapes, fun in the snow, and not to mention loads and loads of hot chocolate! Yum! The team at Little Trucker Down Under is so excited to bring you our WINTER edition. This season we head out to the country in Leeton, New South Wales on page 14, we meet the fleet at Graham Wright Transport in the Coromandel on page 48, and our reporter Milly tells us about Heavy haulage on page 6.

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Heavy Haulin Hey Little Truckers, I hope everyone is well and has seen some cool trucks out and about.

Recently, I had the chance to learn all about heavy haulage, and how over dimensional (high, wide, and heavy) loads are moved.

Story by Milly McCauley Photos by Craig McCauley

Heading up the Coast Road north of Greymouth

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n a cool morning in April, Dad and I drove down to Reefton on the South Island’s West Coast, to meet up with Daniel McKenzie from Satherley Transport, who took me on a rather exciting trip.

Parked on Broadway (Reefton’s main street), was a stunning Kenworth T909 with a massive load on, a Hitachi EX1200 excavator weighing around 65 tonne.

We had a walk around the Kenworth. It has a 615hp Cummins Signature engine and was towing a two-rows-of-eight load divider and a four-rows-of-eight trailer. Let me explain a little more. Firstly, a loaddivider is a small trailer between the prime-mover (truck), and main trailer.

Its job is to take some of the weight off the primer-mover and prevent overloading. Also, when we’re talking

about heavy transporters like this one, we say ‘rows’ rather than axles.

The reason is, there are no axles that run right across like a normal highway trailer, instead the wheels are in four groups of two across the width of the trailer – that’s why we say ‘eight’ (4x2=8). There are two groups at the outside, and two either side of centre. They are built like this so there are more wheels and tyres to carry the load. In total, we had 58 tyres on the road!

This colossal load was destined for the Stockton coal mine, north of Westport and I was lucky enough to be invited to come for the trip.

The excavator was so large that the cab, arm, and bucket had to be removed from it and was taken to Stockton the previous day on another truck.

Satherley Transport are a New

Zealand-wide heavy haulage company. Their big blue Kenworths can be seen all over the country with some pretty cool loads on.

I climbed into the cab with Daniel and we headed off. Two pilot utes travelled in front of us, warning road users that a large vehicle was approaching, and they also let Daniel know of other hazards.

Many oversize load moves take place in the early hours of the morning to avoid traffic, however, this load was able to be done in the daytime, which was a special treat for all passersby to see.

The most direct way from Reefton to Stockton is via Inangahua Junction and the Lower Buller Gorge, however the load was too big to travel on that route.

Instead it was south over the Reefton Saddle (a big hill!) and down

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Powering into the bottom of the Reefton Saddle

the Grey Valley. Daniel skilfully manoeuvred the load over the very narrow Mawheraiti Bridge, and we drove through the Grey Valley to Nelson Creek.

Here we turned left and travelled inland through Deep Creek, re-joining State Highway 7 at Stillwater just North of Greymouth.

From here it was across the Grey River and through Taylorville where we turned right onto State Highway 6 toward the coal town of Runanga.

Daniel has hauled many different loads in his time working for Satherley Transport,

including different types of construction, forestry, and mining equipment.

He showed me a folder that had permits in it. They showed where the truck is able to travel and how much weight can be carried on certain roads. The permits also detail where the bridges are enroute and what instructions need to be followed when crossing a particular bridge with an oversized load.

I asked Daniel how heavy the truck, load divider, and trailer plus the excavator would weigh added together, he said “around 100 tonnes.”

The engine break sounded great as we dropped down the hill towards Ahaura

North of Runanga State Highway 6 follows the coastline for much of the way towards Westport.

At a place known as ‘the Ten-Mile’, Daniel executed a three-point-turn and crossed a bridge. I looked out the mirror and had an amazing view of the excavator from behind as it came across the bridge.

The sky darkened and a light drizzle started north of Punakaiki where the famous Pancake Rocks are, however this didn’t cause us any issues and the Kenworth with its big Cummins engine made easy work of the job.

As we got closer to Westport there was a lot more traffic around. We crossed the Buller River and turned into Mill Street.

Unfortunately, after a fascinating day I had to say goodbye to Daniel.

Dad picked me up and we drove 25 minutes north to Granity where the Stockton mine turn-off is.

We parked the car and patiently waited for Daniel at what is known as ‘The Grand Canyon’, a really steep section of the road into the mine. To help Daniel and the Kenworth get the load up the grade, Jared Avery from local Westport

The Kenworth looks spectacular amongst the West Coast scenery What a stunning transformation

Turning back onto the State Highway at Stillwater

company Avery Brothers hooked his Hino tipper on the front.

The flashing of pilot vehicle lights came into sight, and we saw Jared, then Daniel. Working together they steadily climbed the incredibly steep mine access road.

We watched the excavator disappear through the gates into its new home at the mine where it will be put back together before going to work.

Just another day for a heavy haulage truck driver, but a lasting memory for a truck and heavy machinery enthusiast.

In the cab with Da niel

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Many thanks to Matt and Daniel from Satherley Transport for having me along for the trip.

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have been into trucks all my life. My favourite brand of truck is Kenworth, but I do also like our other trucks like Western Star, Freightliner and CAT. I really want to be a truck driver when I grow up because I already love to drive them around the farm. Dad let me have my first steer not sitting on his lap when I was 6, and I started changing gears when I was 9.

When I was younger I used to go away with Dad and sleep in the truck on interstate trips, but now I have to go to school!

We have been to many farms in Central West NSW carting grain and fertiliser, but our main job is carting sand and gravel into Sydney concrete plants.

I like being in the truck with

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Dad because we see lots of different places and I learn lots of things from him about driving and tipping and loading. My favourite part of the trips are coming home because I get to help drive the truck up the long driveway and around the shed to park it up.

My dad is also a mechanic and he has been showing me how to maintain the trucks for years. We fix them, grease them, service them, change tyres and wash them. I have a smelly tree air freshener obsession and like to change the smell in the truck every week.

I wish I could spend every day with my dad in the truck, and I can’t wait to get my licence and drive on the road when I’m older.

I am a truck usually used by cities. Some cities may use me year round, Some just in one part of the year, And some never have a use for me. When I get filled up, I am driven around the city where I always end up losing my load. But it's OK, that's my job, so they just fill me up and drive around again. What am i?

Brayden’s parents own tru cking company M&J Collins Hau lage

Brayden has been all over Central West NSW in the truck

WHAT DOES A GHOST TRUCKER DRIVE? Turn to page 15 for answers

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Out and about with

Rossco Bobcats Kaitlyn met up with our friends over at Rossco Bobcats, and learned all about how quick bobcats are compared to other vehicles. She also got to check out some classic trucks.

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recently got the opportunity to go out with my mum to Rossco Bobcats, a Christchurch-based transport company. We got to meet Rossco and his wife Wendy, as well as their mates Shane Pearson and Mark Amer, who everyone calls Magpie.

Rossco has run the company for more than 20 years. On our visit, we got to go in Rossco’s truck, which had a bobcat on the back. It looked amazing.

We also got to go in Magpie’s truck. He took us for a nice ride around Rolleston and told us all

Name: Kaitlyn Age: 10 Hails from: Canterbury ol Goes to: Shirley Primary Scho

about the work he does and how he loves working in the transport sector. Magpie does a lot of travelling and says he really enjoys his job.

Shane took us out in his Kenworth truck. He told me it costs $700 a day in fuel to run a truck! Wow. He starts early and finishes by 4pm, making a full day of it.

Shane showed Mum and I around his big garage, which had a few old fashion trucks in it. I loved the L&P truck.

We also saw a lot of trucking memorabilia that was nicely displayed.

I really enjoyed my morning and meeting Rossco and his mates, thank you so much for having me.

A very good looking pair

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Bobcat on the back!

What falls in winter but never gets hurt?

Snow.

ANSWER FROM P15 Hip hop.

Rossco and Wendy Higgins own and operate Rossco Bobcats, a general earthmoving company that works on everything from landscaping, driveways, section clearing, and floor pads for new homes, all around Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

After working on a bobcat for his brother-in-law, Rossco decided to branch out on his own, and now has been operating bobcats for 40 years. The company owns three trucks, a skid steer loader, and a 5.5 tonne bobcat excavator.

Rossco says bobcats are very quick and efficient, and faster than other machines.

While Rossco is operating the machines, Wendy takes care of all the bookwork and accounts.

“She’s my rock,” says Rossco. “We’ve built the business up together and are really happy.”

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Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?

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Story and photos by Carl Kirkbeck

NOT-SO ‘STOCK’ UNITS

Perfect replica diecast models of iconic Kiwi nine-axle stock units – who could have thought? This month, we drop in and meet those who did imagine, and have now made them a reality.

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or an eternity, diecast model-truck collectors countrywide have dreamt of a manufacturer that could make accurate representations of the typical Kiwi rigs we see on our highways. Well, that wait is over. Our good friends at Model Barn, outside of Thames, have been extremely busy resolving this gap in the market. After many years of research, Model Barn’s director Jeremy Welsh is proud to reveal the company’s pet project is nearing completion.

Arriving at the Orongo Road retail store it’s impossible to miss the pair of FH Volvo Globetrotters sitting proudly in a display cabinet front and

centre. We find ourselves staring in awe of the two pre-production blanks.

First impressions of the 1:64th-scale Globetrotters are the accuracy of the finer details. At this scale, many manufacturers will skim over the finer points. But it is not the case here. From the spotlights to the signwriting and scrolls, the team has captured the essence of the life-sized rigs from every angle.

Jeremy explains that the vision behind ‘Kiwi Replicas’ was to provide the market with model trucks that accurately depict the unique configurations found in New Zealand. “There are plenty of trucks out there that we get

from Australia. They are great; they are right-hand-drive, so they are similar, but the trailers are not the same.

“There are also plenty of trucks available from Europe and America, but they are all left-hand-drive, so I wanted to make something that was uniquely New Zealand. The four-axle truck with five-axle trailer combination that we see here was what I wanted to build.”

The choice to base the first builds on the Volvo Globetrotter was assisted by Jeremy’s project manager, who had worked with Volvo previously on another project.

The FH Globetrotter is also a common weapon of choice with many livestock operators,

ensuring no shortage of candidates for the future.

The first two cabs off the rank for Kiwi Replicas are ‘Miss Stacey Jade’, an FH750 belonging to the local Thames Valley fleet of Graeme Wright General Carriers in Puriri, and ‘The Swedish Palace’ FH700 of Transport Services Ltd (TSL) from Nightcaps, deep in the south. According to Jeremy, both companies were elated to have their trucks replicated as models, and he is moving forward with plans to build another eight units.

He has already approached other well-known liveries to garner their interest, and they are equally as excited, so watch this space.

1 & 2) Finally! The wait is over: 1:64th scale replicas of iconic Kiwi nine-axle stock units. Praise be! 3) Looking like a scene playing out at the Matawhero sale yards. The attention to detail is astounding, stretching to the correct stock-crate construction for each model. 4) ‘The Swedish Palace’. 5) ‘Miss Stacey Jade’.

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ORDER YOURS NOW! The team at Model Barn is taking forward orders for both models now. It should come as no surprise that we recommend you secure yours as the level of interest in this series of iconic Kiwi livestock hauliers is already registering off the charts.

To order, visit the Model Barn website (modelbarn.co.nz) and hit the ‘new items coming’ tab. Or you can call the team on 07 867 5340.

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raeme purchased the Mack Cruiseliner in 2006.

Although It was looking pretty rough after spending the previous years outside and not in a shed, it was still drivable and Graeme drove it home from Auckland, parked it in his shed where it stayed until 2009.

Graeme tells me this particular Mack Truck is very rare. Another e interesting fact is that the purchas k bac 5, 6,32 $22 was 5 price in 198 then you could possibly buy 10 houses for the same price!

Before owning this Mack, Graeme owned another years ago and had originally wanted to buy it back, but it was unavailable.

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sale, Graeme bought it.

In 2009, Graeme decided it was time to start working on restoring the truck. After sitting for so long untouched, it was not driveable.

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by Graeme to Mac the rt spo tran to able and was Pahiatua himself. It was taken to Jackson and a Enterprises in Paihiatu dismantling began.

Dismantling For about a year, most weekends begins were spent working on the do Cruiseliner. Graeme was able to did he but self, him k a lot of the wor k have some help from James Roo with some of the larger jobs.

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parts. He managed to keep most of the original parts, with exception of the front seats that were too far gone to be repaired.

New seats were sourced from a Hino and Graeme re-covered them in a material of his choice. The headlights are Holden Gemini, but rumour has it the original ones are too. The brakes were done at Rangitikei Truck and Diesel. The chassis was sandblasted and painted red by Total Truck Spray in Palmerston north. The mudflaps are all stainless steel, not chrome.

Graeme says this is because they don’t rust and stay shiny longer!

The wheels and the chromed grill are all original. The cab was stripped back to metal before

Craig Dixon Mangakino transport colours 1988-1991

getting repainted – the first time in five different paint jobs – and the thickness of the paint they took off reflects this.

The colour scheme is very similar to the original colour of the truck when it was new at Total Transport. This is a coincidence as the colour scheme Graeme chose is that of his existing fleet at GK Transport, which consists of 12 trucks – 8 livestock and 4 tippers. The engine, a E9 V8 440 (uprated to 500 hp) Mack motor, was painted blue. Graeme chose blue because he is sure that is the original colour. Running alongside that is a 12-speed Mack gearbox.

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The gold Bulldog emblem in the steering wheel was custom made and put in two of Total Transport’s Macks when they were built. Pretty cool!

Graeme and his wife Raelene took the Mack for its first run as part of the North Island Northern Classic Commercials. It is a rare occasion that it gets taken out for a drive.

They have now been on five runs including both the North and South Islands.

Graeme took the Cruiseliner to the Tui Truck Show and Shine at Mangatinoka in 2011 where it won “Mack of the Show” – this is the one and only show he has attended with this truck.

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Future of Transport

WHAT IS FUEL EFFICIENCY? BROUGHT TO YOU BY KEITH ANDREWS What is fuel efficiency, and why is it important?

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When we talk about fuel efficiency, we are talking about the amount of fuel used per unit distance - for example, how much diesel or petrol does a vehicle use per kilometre travelled?

The transport industry is working hard to operate more efficiently to help the environment, and one of the ways it does this is by using more efficient trucks.

An efficient truck means it is operating or working in a way that gets results, with little wasted effort.

Better fuel efficiency means that for each kilometre travelled, you burn less fuel and release

fewer carbon emissions into the environment.

Look at features that help driving more efficiently such as engine, drivetrain and transmission. Other helpful features that reduce weight include alloy wheels (lighter than steel) and low resistance tyres.

Air foil and mirrorless cameras that reduce wind resistance can also help saving fuel for truck drivers.

Choosing more fuel-efficient vehicles is one of the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lots of truck companies now choose to purchase trucks that are better for the environment.

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our house. Then we backed up the truck to the hole and dumped the load by tipping the deck. Second time round I went in the digger with my step dad - it was fun to push the levers and watch the scoop load the truck.

It was cool seeing the other machinery too like tractors, diggers, rollers and loaders. I had an epic day hanging out at Ben’s work site.

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This includes measuring, cutting and folding various types of sheets of steel. They also weld them to form the various components that are assembled to make a trailer.

The apprenticeships consist of about 50% on-the-job work, and 50% bookwork. So you have to be dedicated and motivated to get through it all.

However, if you do, there’s a wide variety of jobs you could choose from – the whole world is hungry for tradesmen!

Trailer building is quite a niche specialisation, so you should always be able to find a job.

You could even land up running your own company!

We meet Madyzin Rogers and Jason Andrews, two young heavy fabrication apprentices at Rotorua trailer builder Mills-Tui. How long are your apprenticeships and which training organisations are you doing it through?

M: We both do our apprenticeships through Competenz.

J: They should take three to four years to complete.

What’s the most fun part of your job?

M: Standing back and looking at the finished product, knowing I helped build it.

J: Pressing the material with the hydraulic press.

What’s the toughest part of your job?

M: Sitting down at the end of a long day to do the bookwork.

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J: No, but I’d say the subjects I did at school have helped – I did maths, carpentry, engineering, science, that sort of stuff, which is all pretty relevant.

Otherwise you might need the right tutors to teach you.

If you didn’t enter engineering, what would you have liked to do?

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J: I tried building, bricklaying and sawmilling, but it was always engineering for me!

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MEET MY FLEET

Graeme Wright General Carriers Story By Milly McCauley

Images by Craig McCauley and David McCoid

Milly McCauley has spent plenty of time in the passenger’s seat of trucks involved in rural cartage. In this issue of Little Trucker Down Under, she heads north to Puriri, a wee village in the Thames Valley, and chats with local trucking identity, Graeme Wright.

Who owns Graeme Wright General Carriers?

Graeme: The transport company is owned by me, Graeme Wright, although everyone knows me as ‘Gunner’.

How long has Graeme Wright General Carriers been in business?

Graeme: I’ve been in business since 1969, over 50 years now.

Where do you have trucks based?

Graeme: The main depot is here in Puriri, however some drivers do park their trucks at home in nearby towns.

How many trucks does Graeme Wright General Carriers operate?

Graeme: I have 20 trucks.

A large amount of the company’s work is seasonal,

so although not all of them work at the same time necessarily, we still need trucks ready for any service we may need to provide.

How many people does Graeme Wright General Carriers employ?

Graeme: The transport company has around 20 employees including drivers, workshop, and office staff.

What type of loads do you cart?

Graeme: Being rural carriers, it’s largely the farmers’ needs.

This includes livestock, fertiliser, stockfeed, metal, farming equipment, and the occasional timber loads.

Where are the main areas you operate in around New Zealand?

Graeme: Aside from the Thames Valley and

The best truck Graeme Wright has ever owned is this Volvo FH.

Coromandel Peninsula, we also cover much of the North Island when we need to, like the large cattle moves to Kaitaia yearly – helping cart over 2000 cattle.

What is your title at Graeme Wright General Carriers, and what are your responsibilities?

Graeme: Well, I’m the boss. I oversee everything, and help to keep the peace!

Did you always think you would work in transport?

Graeme: I have loved trucks since the day I was born.

I still do. I was brought up around trucks and the rural environment. It was always going to be a career in transport.

What is the best truck in your fleet?

Graeme: Hmmm. The best

truck I have ever owned, which is not the same as my favourite, is a Volvo FH520, which has done over 2 million kilometres, and still works around the Thames Valley and Coromandel every day.

Can you tell me a fun or interesting fact about Graeme Wright General Carriers?

Graeme: Graeme Wright General Carriers has managed to succeed in a small rural area and operate

Kenworth Aerodyne livestock hauler.

A Mack Super Liner named ‘Neighbourhood Bully’.

for many years. I’m really proud that I’ve been able to fulfill my dream.

What would be some advice you would give to any young people who want to start a career in transport?

Graeme: Look for opportunities and find your break and make connections with others. Those connections will last forever and help you get to wherever you want to go.

What makes of trucks do you have and how many of each?

Graeme: I guess you could say the fleet is a bit of a ‘fruit salad’. Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Scania, Hino, Mercedes-Benz, and Iveco are all represented.

What’s your favourite thing about working in the industry?

Graeme: Nothing beats the trucks themselves.

The Graeme Wright fleet has never been short on high-end units, like ‘Miss Stacey Jade’, a Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter

Graeme Wright has been in the trucking business for over 50 years. His passion for the machines has not waned one iota.

A White Road Boss tows a ribbed tri-axle tipping semi trailer.

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Truck Safety

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Truck drivers need to be careful on the roads all time of year. But the winter season brings rain, hail, snow, ice and slippery roads. Truck drivers are experts when it comes to safety, and it is necessary to adapt how they operate their truck when driving in poor weather conditions, especially on snow-covered or icy roads.

BLACK ICE Black ice is a thin layer of transparent ice that forms when the temperature is close to freezing. Truck drivers look for ice build up on their windshield, and slow down when approaching shaded areas, bridges and overpasses as these sections of road freeze sooner than others in cold weather.

PLAN AHEAD Professional truck drivers plan their journey. They will check traffic updates and weather forecasts, and think about what route is best to take to ensure they get to their destination safely. If the weather is bad, truck drivers will allow for extra time and drive in daylight hours when visibility is better and ice is less likely to be on the road.

Cold weather slows everything down, especially the chemical reaction happening inside your battery. In fact, at 32°F, a battery loses about 35% of its strength. And at 0°F, it loses up to 60% of its strength—but your engine requires nearly twice as much power to start!

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DROPPING SPEED

Truck drivers will drop their speed to match road conditions. No matter how much experience a truck driver may have, the way their truck will move on snow or ice can be unpredictable.

PACK THE RIGHT STUFF

Truck drivers will dress for the conditions, so if it’s cold they will wear and bring with them warm clothes and appropriate footwear. They’ll also have a survival kit in the truck in case they get stuck.

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