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Prime Mover Feature Stories FLEET FOCUS 28 Diesel and Dust A major player in national fuel infrastructure, IOR meets the needs of Australia’s long haul transport industry with an expanding national network of diesel stops amid a significant profile of mounting and ambitious projects. 34 Here to Help Established in Brisbane in 1994 Shamrock Civil Engineering has been steadily expanding its operational footprint from Southeast Queensland into central and north Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. 38 Cleaning Up As the swing towards environmentally friendly solutions continues to gather momentum, Cummins is shifting gears to stay ahead of the curve. As a result, forward thinking companies like Energy Logistix are availing of the red engine maker’s offering of Euro 6 versions of its heavy-duty X15 powerplant to help them in their ‘clean ‘n’ green’ quests. TRUCK & TECH 42 Mercury Revs Operating from the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, the
AK Evans Group utilises such brands as Kenworth and Dana to handle the demands its vehicles are required to meet. 46 Coming of Age Vic Mix, a Melbourne-based concrete supplier, runs a fleet of hard-to-miss pink heavy vehicles across its operations. An eyecatching new 630hp Mercedes-Benz Actros is the latest addition. TEST DRIVE 56 Climbing the Rise The evolution of advanced driver systems has been having a positive impact on vehicle performance and safety as more features are becoming integrated into vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Actros.
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From the Editor Prime Mover News Mindset Personality Prime Movers & Shakers Delivery ARTSA-I Life Members National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Trucking Industry Council Victorian Transport Association Peter Shields’ Number Crunch
