TRUCK & TECH
IN GOOD
COMPANY
Skyroad Logistics has a strategy aimed at saving the planet by saving fuel.
P
eter Assel took a slightly unique path into the freight and logistics industry and obtained his truck licence while studying for his engineering degree. He drove trucks on weekends to pay for the tuition fees and after graduating he worked as an engineer for Boeing and Qantas, yet maintained his interest in road freight and logistics. Through contacts in jet
engine sales and leasing Peter went to work at Jets Transport Express both part and full time for almost 13 years, ultimately moving on to be a founder and Managing Director of Skyroad Logistics in 2015. Peter’s background provides him with an engineer’s perspective and the requirement for exhaustive research in order to formulate any business plan.
This saw him venturing to Europe and the United States to take a good look at air cargo road feeder services. The PBS scheme in Australia was also closely examined to determine what was needed to be done with trailers to provide more productivity while retaining general access. Skyroad’ s customers now include airlines, freight forwarders and freight
Skyroad Logistics relies on Kenworth prime movers.
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