SGGS takes a dozen new Kenworths as part of 60-truck order

Horse Transport which was sold as part of a recent asset downscaling. The new Kenworth T909 comes with a 50-inch bunk and is powered by a Cummins X15 Euro V 600hp engine paired with a Eaton 22 Series UltraShift gearbox. Along with the two other Kenworth variants, this truck will be added ad hoc to SGGS’ ongoing PBS applications.

“We have a mixed bag,” says Adam Fraser, SGGS General Manager.

“Whether it’s a workhorse like the K200 and the T610SAR or the Benz they’re all pulling their weight, doing the same work, reliably.”

The new T909 fits with a growing trend among fleets to purchase what can be deemed a flagship truck.

An order of 12 new Kenworths have arrived at interstate carrier SGGS. The trucks in question — five T610SARs, six K200s and one T909 — have been delivered with another 25 Kenworths already placed on the order books for next year with 35 additional units scheduled for 2024/25.

Prior to this latest injection of vehicles, SGGS was already operating another 45 Kenworths in B-doubles, quad axles and roadtrains.

Based in Brisbane, SGGS, operates a fleet of 100 prime movers carrying dangerous goods all over Australia.

The heavy vehicles in the fleet, which includes the latest Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5, travel from the east coast to Perth daily and occasionally up to Darwin.

Titeliner sets from Vawdrey are interchangeable enabling the trucks to work across different legs at short notice to better utilise equipment according to customer requirements. The Kenworth T909 is the first SGGS has purchased from PACCAR. It now runs two of these units having purchased secondhand the showpiece orange Kenworth T909 from Flying

> TR Group acquires Perth hire business

Fleet rental specialist, TR Group, has announced the acquisition of a Perthbased business. Axle Hire, a truck rental company that offers a modern and diverse fleet of prime movers, rigid trucks and trailers, has been brought into the fold at TR Group effective today. The purchase aligns with the Group’s nationwide expansion strategy, adding Perth to an existing presence in Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle and brings with it the addition of approximately 250 vehicles.

TR Group Australia General Manager Peter Irwin called the acquisition a strategic move.

“We recognise the importance of the Perth market to Australia and have spent significant time considering the best way for us to enter the market,” he said.

“We believe that the acquisition of Axle Hire provides an excellent springboard to success and look forward to welcoming our new Perth team into the TR Australia family, and the opportunity

These new Kenworths offer new levels of comfort and style for the brand according to Fraser. The drivers, for one measure, love them.

“The boys in the driver team have taken a liking to the SAR,” said Fraser. “A lot of the drivers seem to want to drive it.

“The way Kenworth works with our team and understands what we need and delivers to those needs makes it a very healthy relationship.”

Nick Gesovski at Kenworth DAF to deliver our expertise and genuine customer focus to Western Australia,” said Irwin.

Melbourne helped facilitate the sale which incorporates a 2-year bumper to bumper warranty through PACCAR Financial.

The acquisition grows TR Group Australia’s fleet to over 2000 trailers and more than 300 prime movers.

With over 20 plus categories of trailers including PBS-approved A-double combinations fully permitted in accordance with NHVR regulations and a new fleet of prime movers and refrigeration trailers, the company said it had a solution for any project.