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Without trucks Australia really does stop February was a trying time for the movement of critical goods in and out of Western Australia. Excessive flooding disrupted the nation’s east-west freight line which prompted a push from government to consider lifting a ban on the use of triple road trains. These heavy vehicle combinations are typically banned for road freight transportation between South Australia and Western Australia. However, due to supply chain issues exacerbated by record rainfall and floods in South Australia, emergency measures were implemented to enable critical road train access between the states. Alternative options to move freight to Western Australia had been discussed by industry and government during this period as well. Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, said one option involved combining rail and road, triple road trains and shipping options to form a ‘land bridge’. In a Freight and Logistics council meeting held 1 February 2022 Saffioti also sought to address with participants the many challenges Covid has brought including isolation and testing requirements for industry as well as measures to increase the workforce. “By working together, government,

industry and the community, we can meet the challenges,” she said. Saffioti elaborated on the particulars of the land bridge which involves combining rail from east coast hubs, trucks through South Australia and into Western Australia, and then rail from Kalgoorlie to Perth via a reopened line. With Western Australia’s border closure and Covid-19 restrictions the movement of goods into the state has been severely impacted. Government department, Mainroads Western Australia, released temporary special assistance in the form of a Flood Relief Permit. This was approved in response to the supply issues by the closure of the flood damaged east/west rail line. Looking longer term though, it is clear that the issue of reliable infrastructure and the need for rapid contingency planning in event of emergency must be further scrutinised by industry and government. When livelihoods are impacted by the timely delivery of food, fuel and other essential items, a swift response should be forthcoming.

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Report promotes use of recycled glass in infrastructure projects Austroads has published documentation to

Examples of methods currently used by

In 2019, the Council of Australian

encourage the use of recycled crushed glass in

industry are also presented.

Governments agreed to deliver an export

transport infrastructure.

The work supports government initiatives to

ban on certain types of waste plastics,

A technical specification sets out the

increase the use of recycled aggregate from

paper, tyres, and glass. The first step for the

minimum requirements for the manufacture

waste glass into transport infrastructure and

export ban commenced in January 2021,

and supply of recycled crushed glass for use in

road assets by promoting harmonised practice

prohibiting the export of whole or broken

bedding, backfilling material, concrete, road

and specifications amongst road agencies,

unprocessed glass items.

drainage, embankment fill, and landscaping

state and territory governments and local

In response Austroads commissioned a

applications.

governments.

project to facilitate the development of a

The specification, based on national and

The potential work health and safety and

practicable end-market for recycled crushed

international best practices, harmonises the

environmental risks of using recycled crushed

glass in the transport sector, helping to

requirements for the use of recycled crushed

glass is low.

reduce the amount of glass going to landfill.

glass across Australia and New Zealand.

When the material complies with

While recycled glass is not new, its

A guideline provides potential recyclers with

recommended requirements and specifications,

applications and variability have

the information they need to gain a better

processing can produce a consistent and

substantially increased in complexity.

understanding of how recycled crushed glass

sufficiently clean source of recycled crushed

In summary the research found that recycled

should be processed to make it fit-for-purpose

glass aggregate that is unlikely to leach and

crushed glass should be clean, hard and

for infrastructure applications.

have a negative impact on the environment

durable, and free from contamination.

As well as providing guidance on meeting

when used in geotechnical and pavement road

Depending on the application, recycled

performance requirements, processing

infrastructure applications.

crushed glass may be used as a direct

volumes are also considered to allow

Material property data available indicates

substitute for natural granular materials

processors to make informed choices

that good‑quality recycled crushed glass sand

or as a portion of the aggregate for

regarding the most appropriate equipment

generally exhibits similar characteristic to

blending, or as fine aggregate in concrete

to use for processing recycled crushed glass.

natural sand.

applications.

Smedley’s on the front foot with PBS notice A new Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

operators that operate between key locations

authorisation notice is reported to simplify the

will be able to use the combinations sooner

process for operators.

and with less paperwork. With the published

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

maps now also showing where issue bridges

(NHVR) has released a new authorisation

are, decisions can be made on direction before

notice: ‘National Class 2 Performance Based

applications are made based on mass or the

Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation

shortest distance between points.”

Notice 2021 (No. 1)’.

Smedley’s Engineers has summarised the

“The key takeaway from this notice is that the

authorisation notice below and has also

system is being simplified for operators, who

published detailed information sourced

What hasn’t changed:

will no longer have to wait for permits on the

directly from the authorisation notice.

• Last mile access still requires permits.

whole,” said Smedley’s Engineers specialist

What has changed:

• Bridge limits still apply with many more

PBS consultant, Chris Nisbet. “While there

• No longer a HPFV network; now logical

is still the need to get last mile access, many

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networks for cubic, general freight and

volumetric freight for 30 and 36.5m combinations. • Quad, quad tri and quad quad B-doubles now also allowed network access up to full mass. • Self-managed routing using open maps rather than permits. • The new notice is for tier 3 up to full mass operation.

issue structures for general freight than volumetric.

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NEWS

Working group launches world first coupling strength project Several industry bodies are investigating

combinations enter the Australian heavy

around the world.”

dynamic loads on the couplings on

vehicle fleet, evidence-based guidance is

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the joint

heavy high productivity freight vehicles

required to support engineers, regulators

investigation will help accelerate the

and Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

and fleet managers, so that couplings

introduction of new safety technologies

combination vehicles.

can be safely specified, inspected and

to support safe and securely loaded heavy

The safety of couplings project is funded by

maintained.”

vehicles.

the Commonwealth Government through

HVIA CEO, Todd Hacking, said: “Coupling

“The NHVR is proud to support this project

the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s

failure on high productivity vehicles has

that will help mitigate the safety risks posed

(NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, and

the potential to lead to death and injuries,

by non-compliant couplings and enhance

will fill a gap in knowledge and provide

major traffic disruption and reduced public

the safety of vehicles operating under higher

evidence to update relevant Standards and

confidence in heavy vehicle safety. It is

productivity schemes,” he said.

Rules.

important for regulators and industry to be

The project will conduct investigations of

The ARTSA Institute, Australian Trucking

confident in the relevance and integrity of

coupling dynamic forces using on road

Association (ATA), Truck Industry Council

the Standards that guide the safe selection

testing and follow-up laboratory testing

(TIC) and Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia

of components.”

to confirm the strength of the couplings.

(HVIA) are leading this investigation.

TIC CEO, Dr Tony McMullan said: “Australia

Couplings to be validated in the project

“The current Australian Design Rules cover

has always pushed truck equipment to

include fifth wheel and automatic pin

heavy coupling requirements but they do

its limits, doing what no one else does

couplings used in heavy combination road

not provide any guidance beyond a road

anywhere in the world. Couplings are a

trains including the various innovative quad

train Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of just

prime example with quad trailer Road Trains

road train combination types.

125 tonnes,” said ARTSA Institute Chair,

exceeding 150 tonne GCM. This project

Because of the complexity of the project,

Martin Toomey.

will help define coupling safety factors and

Wayne Baker has been appointed project

“As increasingly higher productivity vehicle

requirements for multi trailer configurations

manager as he has significant experience.

Burdett’s modernises tipper fleet Victorian quarry and landscape supplies company, Burdett’s, has taken delivery of new tippers from Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) to maintain profitable and smooth operations. The latest order included a six-axle quarry spec dog trailer and a Mack Anthem. For more than a decade, the business has specified high productivity and reliable BTE tippers and truck and dog combinations. According to Burdett’s Director, Andrew Burdett, a big part of the company’s success is attributed to the quality of the equipment

Six-axle dog trailer pulled by a Mack Anthem tipper.

it utilises. With Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approval across its combinations, the

the MP8 engine rated at 535hp, the all-new

Adaptive Cruise control, Lane Departure

company also seeks gains in payload volume

m-Drive 13 speed with Crawler gear and the

Warning, and Blindspotter warning. This

wherever possible.

full Mack Driveline,” said Burdett.

is also our first Mack with the new Tier 2

“We recently took delivery of our first Mack

“The Anthem comes standard with a fully

electronics, so we are looking forward to the

Anthem tipper and six-axle dog trailer with

integrated Mack Safety Pack including

increased safety and improved drivability.”

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NEWS

Industry luminaries receive Australia Day Honours The Australia Day 2022 Honours List has recognised several prominent individuals who have contributed to the road transport industry. Of the 732 awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia, the highest ever percentage (47 per cent) were for women and 45 per cent were for service to local communities. Dr Alan Finkel was awarded Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to science, to national energy innovation and research infrastructure capability, to climate change and Covid-19 response initiatives, and to science and engineering education. In 2018, Dr Finkel presented a keynote speech at the Global Heavy Vehicle Leaders Summit held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. As Australia’s Chief

turns out that consumers overseas may pay

the mining sector, to the community through

Scientist, he set the tone of the industry event

a premium in produce if they can trace the

philanthropic initiatives, and to sport as a

which focused on disruption, specifically

provenance,” he explained, suggesting that

patron.

trends in harmonisation, automation,

purchasing a packaged T-bone steak in China

Last year, the iron ore boom saw Rinehart and

autonomous vehicles, environmental

using blockchain technology may provide

businessman, Andrew Forrest, maintain the

regulations and propulsion systems.

the consumer with a detailed product history

top two spots on the 2021 Financial Review

The entrepreneurial-minded neuroscientist and

stored in the cloud, such as the name of

Rich List with a combined $58.3 billion.

founder of Axon Instruments served as the

the farm and the breed of cattle it came

At the time, Rinehart saw a six-month increase

nation’s Chief Scientist and was responsible

from. “The technology at the core of these

of $2.16 billion bring her worth to $31.06

for advising the Australian Government on

initiatives – be it Artificial Intelligence, data

billion, while Forrest jumped over $4 billion to

scientific and technological issues – many of

analytics or blockchain – is the 21st century

sit at $27.25 billion.

which also affect the transportation of goods.

frontier in trucks.”

For service to the road transport industry,

Dr Finkel especially emphasised the rise of

Rod Sims, the Chair of the Australian

Peter Dunn was awarded a Medal of the

Australia’s Performance-Based Standards

Competition & Consumer Commission,

Order of Australia. He is a life member of The

(PBS) to global fame, stating high-productivity

was the recipient of an Officer of the Order

Bus and Coach Association South Australia,

vehicle design was key to creating more

of Australia award. He was recognised for

was the former Managing Director of Dunns

efficient transport solutions worldwide.

distinguished service to public administration

Bus Service and has also served as Chairman

In line with that, he also pointed to the

in economy policy and regulatory roles.

of Independent Bus and Coach Operators

advantages the local trucking industry had

Most recently, Sims has commented on the

since the mid 2010s.

gained since the introduction of B-double

ongoing national discussion about the pricing

Victoria’s Campbell Bolwell received a

combinations in the 1980s, which led

of rapid antigen tests.

Medal of the Order of Australia for service

to notable reductions in congestion and

He also weighed in on the Container

to mechanical engineering. The Director of

improved productivity.

Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2020-

Bolwell Corporation, which he founded in the

According to Dr Finkel, that success must

21 which looked at the impact of the

early 1960s, has a background in truck cab

serve as the blueprint for the adoption of

current global logistics crisis on Australia’s

manufacturing, composites and plastics and

future technologies like PBS.

container trade and prices, costs and profits

even car production.

He also touched on the seemingly

of stevedores at Australia’s international

The former Chairman of MaxiTRANS, Ian

omnipresent block chain debate, saying it

container ports.

Davis, received a Medal of the Order of

might create whole new growth opportunities

Gina Rinehart was awarded Officer of the

Australia for service to the community and to

for the transport and logistics industry: “It

Order of Australia for distinguished service to

the law.

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Primary Connect praises supply chain award winners Several industry partners of Primary Connect

our Group and the businesses and platforms

– the supply chain arm of Woolworths Group

within it.

– have been awarded for exceptional service.

“It’s been an era of care for people, as

Woolworths has announced the winners of its

well as partnership, innovation, inclusion

annual Supplier of the Year Awards.

and sustainability and being connected

Mulgowie Farming Company won the

by a shared purpose has never been more

Sustainability Supplier of the Year Award and

important.

Fruit and Veg Supplier of the Year.

“It is the power of ‘We’ in terms of creating

Located in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, the

better experiences together for a better

family-owned business has partnered with

tomorrow that is represented in our new

Woolworths for almost 40 years supplying

Group brand identity. It’s a symbol of the

sweet corn and green beans.

positive impact that we aspire to have and

Mulgowie Farming Company became

the purpose that unites us.

the first vegetable grower in Australia to

“It’s only by working together as a group,

generate Carbon Inset Credits certified to

across all our businesses and platforms, and

the International Organisation for Standards requirements. “The Mulgowie team are true stewards of the land, planting the seeds for a better tomorrow,” said Woolworths Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Harker. “Not only are they lifting the bar for sustainable farming, but they’re also delivering quality fresh vegetables and more

in partnership with others, that we will be • Mulgowie Farming Company – Fruit & Veg Supplier of the Year. • MCoBeauty – Everyday Needs – Small Supplier of the Year. • Reckitt Hygiene – Everyday Needs – Large Supplier of the Year. • Mulgowie Farming Company – Sustainability Supplier of the Year.

able to help to create a better tomorrow.” Andrew Hicks, Woolworths Group Chief Marketing Officer added: “In designing the new symbol, it was important we represented what we stand for as a group today and how we will continue to act in the future. Our commitment to our purpose was key to the design architecture.

weather-resilient crops so our customers can

• Allied Pinnacle – Supply Partner of the Year.

“It all starts with ‘We’, with the multiple W’s

enjoy their incredible produce year-round.”

• D’Orsogna – 20 Year Significant

embodying how together as Woolworths

The awards ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of Woolworths’ Supplier of the

contribution – Company.

Group we can create positive impact.

• Colin Sullivan – D’Orsogna – 20 Year

“The shape is fluid to capture the spirit of

Year Awards and included special recognition

Significant contribution – Account

agility and adaptability whilst deliberately

awards for those who have shaped categories

Manager.

being an open shape to signal an expansive

and relationships over the last two decades. D’Orsogna, smallgoods supplier and Primary

• Broccolini – Perfection Fresh – Category Changing Product of the Last 20 Years.

mindset welcoming partnership. “With a living blue colour scheme, our

Connect partner, received the 20-year

In other news, Woolworths Group is rolling

collective impact is also symbolised by the

Significant Contribution Award as a company

out a new brand identity to better symbolise

waves and ripples, converging on a common

for consistently working with Woolworths

its evolution and what its collective businesses

point on the horizon as a reminder of our

to deliver quality deli products that meet the

and platforms stand for today.

shared commitment as a Group to a better

changing needs of customers over the years.

With a connected and unified purpose at its

tomorrow.”

D’Orsogna Account Manager, Colin Sullivan,

heart, the new symbol showcases the impact

The new brand symbol and system was

was also recognised as one of the longest-

Woolworths Group can have when it comes

developed in partnership with Re, part of the

serving current Woolworths account

together in partnership with others to create

M&C Saatchi Group.

managers of any supplier.

change for a better tomorrow.

“The new symbol is only the start of how

“Thank you to all our suppliers for your

“The world is constantly changing and

we are evolving the ways in which we

ongoing partnership and support in 2021 and

evolving and we need to do likewise,” said

communicate our group’s collective impact

beyond,” said Harker.

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci.

to our key stakeholders, suppliers, partners,

The Primary Connect supplier partner winners

“The last two years have been a period of

customers and our team,” said Hicks. “We’re

are:

immense change. As a team we’ve not only

excited by the opportunity it creates to

• Supafin Seafoods – Meat & Seafood

had to navigate a pandemic, but we’ve also

further unite us across the various group

made significant changes to the shape of

businesses and with our partners.”

Supplier of the Year.

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DHL calls for collaborative action toward circularity The transition towards a circular economy is built on the redesign of supply chains according to DHL Chief Commercial Officer, Katja Busch. Circularity, Busch explained, is about the five Rs: Reduce, Repair, Resell, Refurbish and Recycle. “Innovative logistics solutions can help drive circularity; they are a key enabler to facilitate both the physical and data flows,” she said. “Especially when it comes to optimising production volumes and materials, extending product lifecycles, launching novel use models, or developing new solutions for endof-life recycling.” The most significant impact on pushing for circularity may come from the fashion and consumer electronics industries. Around 20 per cent of produced garments are never used and smartphones are often exchanged after two or three years. Combined, both sectors There is a white paper by DHL that explores circular economy from a logistics and supply chain perspective.

contribute to more than 6.0 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. “The shift toward circular consumer behaviours is a critical driver of a successful transition to circularity,” said DHL Customer

“Of course, it is more complex to set up

concerted effort among all players can

Solutions & Innovation Senior Vice President,

supply chains for on-demand production or

make the transition toward circularity

Carsten Lützenkirchen.

recycling cycles and to manage the massive

successful and rewarding. In terms of

“Consumer behaviours increase the number

data flow, but in order to jointly achieve our

emission savings, circularity seems to be a

of goods that flow back into the cycle and

ambitious environmental targets, it needs to

comparably convenient and impactful way

signal demand to brands for circular products.

be addressed. We at DHL are looking forward

to reduce emissions. Achieving 50 per cent

And the trend towards more sustainable

to partnering with circularity’s stakeholders

circularity saves as many GHG emissions as

demand is growing.

by serving as an enabler for the new physical

if all streaming users worldwide stopped

“Novel circular business models not only

and data flows within the supply loop.”

watching video content for five years.

diversify product and service portfolios

Along the product’s value chain, DHL

Ultimately, if all stakeholders take on their

but have a positive effect on customer

identified three core enablers and ten

responsibilities and accelerate a mutually

engagement. It is a classical win-win situation

building blocks that allow for a successful

reinforcing loop, circularity can become a

in which sustainability drives growth and

transition from supply chains to supply loops.

reality.

innovation.”

These range from innovative materials and

“While the successful transition toward

Circularity is reported to hold immense

design to on-demand production, smart

circularity is undoubtedly a shared

potential for net-zero and the environment.

product returns, reusable packaging, new

responsibility and effort, logistics players are

“The circular economy aims to reimagine the

use concepts, and asset collection and

the natural backbone,” said DHL.

way that goods produced, sold, and used

recycling.

“Circularity changes the way materials

today are recycled into the raw materials of

Above all, circular consumer behaviour,

and products move – from a straight line

tomorrow,” said Busch.

according to DHL, must be incentivised.

to a regenerative circle – and efficiently

“To realise the full potential of the concept

Additionally, supply chains must be

managing the flow of goods is what

and institutionalise the model, we need

redesigned, and visibility and orchestration

logistics is all about.”

innovative solutions and technologies.

enabled to make circularity feasible. A

DHL is an international logistics operation.

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NEWS

Among the top online purchases last Christmas were books which were reportedly up more than 22 per cent.

AusPost reflects on bumper Christmas National courier, Australia Post, delivered

of the two-hour window parcels were to

“That we have seen another 52

52 million parcels through the 2021

arrive ahead of Christmas.

million parcels delivered at Christmas

Christmas peak.

More than 20 million customers visited

demonstrates the dedication of the people

Australia Post had up to 25 dedicated

Post Offices to send cards and gifts and

in our Post Offices, our Licensed Post

freighters taking to the skies each night,

collect packages, including more than 3.9

Office Partners, and everyone working

and more than 8.7 million kilos of parcels

million from PO Boxes, while more than

across our processing, delivery, customer

were flown across the country throughout

475,000 items were also collected from

teams including more than 5000 new

December, up 13 per cent on the previous

Australia Post’s free parcel lockers around

team members who helped make it

year, with a massive 556 tonnes moved on

the country during December, the most

possible,” he said. “We thank Australians

the busiest December day.

ever in a month.

for their patience and support during

Australians also managed their deliveries

Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing

these challenging times, and with so many

through Australia Post’s app and website

Director, Paul Graham, said many months

customers heeding our call to shop and

in record numbers, with more than 83

had been spent preparing for the festive

send early we saw a really big November

million visits, while almost 5 million new

season and despite the continuing

for both deliveries and online shopping

ETA (estimated time of arrival) alerts in

challenges presented by the pandemic, the

ahead of our traditional December peak.”

December helped customers plan during

entire Australia Post team had delivered a

The courier has also appointed its first

the busy festive season by notifying them

great Christmas for Australians.

mental health executive.

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Trade volumes at Port of Newcastle broke records that were held for almost a quarter of a century.

Port of Newcastle reports trade volume growth New figures released in January reveal that

diversified trades across the board, including

the Port prepares to take significant milestone

Port of Newcastle’s import/export volume

wheat, fertiliser, steel, cement, fuels, project

steps in 2022 on its continued diversification

performance of 2020 strengthened in 2021,

cargo and aluminium.

journey.

despite global supply chain challenges and the

“Achieving highest diversified trade volumes

“With a deepwater shipping channel

continuing impacts of the pandemic.

recorded since 1997, last year saw fertiliser

operating at 50 per cent of its capacity,

Acting CEO, Nick Livesey, said the results

imports grow 69 per cent year on year in

significant Port land available and enviable

indicates the strength and capability of

2021, with over 720,000 tonnes exported

access to national rail and road infrastructure,

Australia’s deepwater global gateway has

through the Port.

in 2022 Port of Newcastle will see a range of

facilitated approximately $37 billion to the

“After years of long drought impacting

projects and initiatives come to fruition that

national economy during 2021.

supply, wheat exports also surged, up 900 per

will support the further diversification of our

“In 2021, Port of Newcastle handled 2266

cent on 2020 with over 3 million tonnes of

trade,” said Livesy.

ship movements and 166.1 million tonnes of

the commodity travelling through the Port.”

“We are committed to the continued growth

cargo including coal, dry bulk, bulk liquids,

Global demand for Australian coal dipped

of our region’s critical asset, which includes

roll-on roll-off cargo, general and project

slightly, but overall remained resilient and

a more sustainable, and environmentally and

cargoes and containers.”

consistent with records of the past five years

socially responsible future.

“This represents an increase of 1.6Mt of

despite China-imposed trade restrictions, and

“Port of Newcastle is working to realise

overall trade compared with 2020, with an

the record thermal coal spot price.

projects now that will drive the diversification

extra 3 per cent of vessels visiting the port in

“Mass tonnes of aluminium exported,

of our business and the Hunter Region over

2021,” said Livesey.

predominantly to Korea and Japan, increased

the next 50 years and beyond through a

Calendar year 2021 trade saw records held for

to its highest annual export rate in five years,

three-pronged approach; our Environment

almost a quarter of a century tumble across a

with over 90,000 metric tonnes passing

Social and Governance Strategy and

number of key export commodities.

through the Port, valued at $295 million.

sustainability initiatives, the Newcastle

“Many people don’t realise that the Port

Strong demand from NSW infrastructure and

Multi-Purpose Deepwater Container Terminal

handles 25 different cargoes through its

construction sectors supported steel trade

development and our Port of Newcastle Green

deepwater global gateway, only one of which

also reaching its highest import/export levels

Hydrogen Hub Project in partnership with

is coal,” said Matthew Swan, the Port’s Acting

since the closure of BHP Steelworks over two

Macquarie’s Green investment Group and the

Executive Manager Business Development.

decades ago,” said Swan.

“We have seen increased demand for

The latest Port trade data for 2021 comes as

Australian Renewable Energy Agency.” Trailer will continue to monitor.

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Jon Krause & Assistant Minister Buchholz on Beaudesert Nerang Road as it undergoes safety upgrades

Queensland’s Tabragalba Road ready for transport Works to ensure safe passage for heavy duty

injection has delivered lasting infrastructure

works was only the start of safer roads in

vehicles through Tabragalba and Queensland

that Queenslanders need and deserve,” said

Queensland for transport vehicles to move

are finished.

Joyce.

through. Similar projects on the Norris Creek

The Federal Government confirms the

“Projects such as this one support local jobs

Bridge and the M1were all designed for

upgrade works along Beaudesert-Nerang

and businesses, while helping the state to

maintaining the safety of these roads going

Road in Queensland’s Tabragalba are

bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic.”

forward.

finalised.

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main

“Road safety is front of mind when

Works began in October 2020 and focused

Roads, Mark Bailey, said the state contributed

undertaking any upgrade on Queensland

on improving the safety of the section of

to the works as part of the Palaszczuk

roads, and I’m proud to see this infrastructure

road between the Boylands Drive intersection

Government’s $27.5 billion road and transport

upgrade now complete for the benefit of

and the Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road

plan, designed to improve the infrastructure

locals and tourists alike,” said Bailey.

intersection.

of major Queensland thoroughfares in the

“As more and more people choose to call

Both the Australian and Queensland

next four years.

Queensland home, we will deliver the critical

Governments jointly funded the $12 million

He said the Tabragalba works added to the

infrastructure Queenslanders expect while

project.

$4.8 billion spent on road and transport

creating 24,000 jobs over the next four

Funding was split between $6 million

infrastructure in the South Coast region,

years.”

from the Australian and Queensland

covering the Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight

Governments’ $415 million infrastructure

Coast areas.

Transport, Scott Buchholz, said the project

investment response to Covid-19 and $6

“We are committed to keeping Queensland

is critical to complementing other road

million from the Queensland Government.

roads safe and reliable through important

investments around Tabragalba in order to

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

upgrades, like this one at Tabragalba,” said

provide safer roads throughout Queensland.

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

Bailey.

“These investments are all about reducing

Development, Barnaby Joyce, said the record

“The surface of Beaudesert-Nerang Road was

travel times, delivering safer roads, and

$110 billion investment from the Australian

deeply rutted and cracked, but has now been

supporting local jobs,” he said.

Government was based on improving

rebuilt to be smoother, stronger and wider

“The Australian Government will continue to

Queensland’s road infrastructure for vehicle

while also having improved flood immunity

invest in and deliver the road infrastructure

transport across Australia.

through upgraded roadside culverts.”

projects that matter to locals, tourists,

“The Australian Government’s funding

Bailey was confident the Tabragalba

businesses and freight operators.”

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Linfox semi deployed to indigenous community during outbreak A Delta outbreak in a remote aboriginal

The Linfox trailer was donated by Linfox

communities in need.”

community prompted Linfox, last year,

founder Lindsay Fox in 2017, when it was

Linfox Fleet Manager, Special Projects, Mick

to mobilise a semi-trailer to the town of

repurposed as a mobile youth centre for

Best drove the truck to Wilcannia.

Wilcannia on the fringes of western NSW.

Youth Off The Streets, a not-for-profit youth

“In a town of less than 750 overwhelmed

As part of a government response involving

organisation that provides young people in

by COVID-19, supporting the community,

emergency services, police and the

need with safety, support and opportunities

getting them vaccinated quickly and

Australian Defence Force, Linfox provided

to build a positive future.

assisting the response teams was crucial,”

the vehicle as a pop-up emergency hub for

“We were pleased to provide much-needed

said Best.

health workers, counsellors, local indigenous

support for the Wilcannia community in

“We are delighted the Linfox Youth Off

groups and volunteers to support the

partnership with Linfox,” CEO of Youth Off

The Streets trailer provided a safe, useful

administering of Covid-19 shots.

The Streets, said Lex Nadine Lutherborrow.

space to support Wilcannia’s emergency

The trailer, which was pulled by an

“It was great to see the semi-trailer

management operation.”

MAN TGX prime mover, also provided a

become a vital support centre during a

Founded in 1991 by Father Chris Riley,

management centre for the distribution of

very challenging time for Wilcannia, and a

Youth Off The Streets provides a range

food hampers donated by OzHarvest for

wonderful example of Youth Off The Streets

of wraparound support services to young

people isolating in their homes.

and Linfox working together to support

people, their families and communities.

Linfox’s custom Youth Off The Streets trailer supported the Covid-19 emergency response in Wilcannia, New South Wales.

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AusPost ratifies executive team for 2022 National Courier, Australia Post, has made

modern mail, e-commerce, digital services

changes to its leadership team.

and retail business, and the new team will

This shakeup is expected to position the

make that happen, along with our dedicated

organisation to further maximise the

64,000-strong team,” he said.

customer experience so that it continues to

“At the heart of Australia Post are its people

deliver for its customers, people, communities

– and, together, we need to continue making

• Tanny Mangos, Executive General Manager

and stakeholders.

Australia Post the best place it can be – where

Community, Sustainability & Stakeholder

Considering the organisation delivered 52

its people are safe, engaged and able to

million parcels through the 2021 Christmas

thrive in the work they do.

peak, this would seem an apt move.

“My new team will be able to better position

Australia Post Group Chief Executive Officer

Australia Post to enhance experiences for its

& Managing Director, Paul Graham, said

customers – wherever they are in the country,

that he had finalised his new leadership

and every time they need our help – including

team following his first four months in the

through our Post Offices, customer care,

Manager Customer Experience & Digital

job, where he has listened to feedback from

delivery network and digital channels.”

(January 2022).

customers and stakeholders from across the

Australia Post’s executive team includes:

The new structure is reported to reflect

network, as well as team members who are

• Paul Graham, Group Chief Executive Officer

Graham’s commitment to ensuring Australia

(January 2016). • Rodney Boys, Group Chief Financial Officer (May 2019). • Sue Davies, Executive General Manager People & Culture (February 2015).

Engagement (December 2021). • Catriona Noble, Executive General Manager Retail (January 2022). • Gary Starr, Executive General Manager Customer & Commercial (January 2016). • Leonie Valentine, Executive General

all ready to take Australia Post to the next

& Managing Director (joined Australia Post

Post is delivering for its stakeholders, with

level.

in September 2021) Rod Barnes, Executive

a team that is well placed to ensure the

“We are on a journey to becoming a

General Manager Network Operations

organisation meets expectations.

AusPost sharpens focus on employee wellbeing National courier, Australia Post, is set to

supporting our people and driving a culture

average 40 days earlier, leading to greater

appoint its first Chief Mental Health Officer.

of change when it comes to mental health,”

mental health outcomes.

The organisation, with a workforce of

said Graham. “We will then be able to

The work also builds on Australia Post’s

about 60,000, has created the new role to

share those learnings to help the broader

partnership with Beyond Blue, which

drive continued improvement in workplace

community.”

connects Australian communities with

psychological health via an evidence-based,

Australia Post is widely recognised as having

important mental health initiatives. Beyond

practical and engaging approach.

one of the leading approaches to mental

Blue’s mental health information has

It will be the first time a Government Business

health, and last year won awards at both

reached more than 6 million letterboxes

Enterprise has made such an appointment

Comcare Awards and the National Safety

across Australia including 4 million prepaid

and highlights the increasing recognition of

Council Awards for its Early Matched Care at

postcards encouraging people to take action

the importance of mental health.

Australia Post (EMCAP) program.

to support their mental health by writing to

Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing

Beginning as a trial and now being rolled

each other to connect.

Director, Paul Graham, said that the size

out nationally, EMCAP has confirmed the

In addition, through the Post Office network,

and scale of the Australia Post network right

benefits of targeted and early intervention

small business owners were connected with

across the country gave the organisation a

when someone injures themselves at work,

mental health coaching services and more

unique opportunity and a moral obligation to

with the aim to identify and support those

than $75,000 was raised for mental health

lead in this important area.

at risk of secondary psychological injuries

last year.

“We have the opportunity to apply learnings

from a physical injury. EMCAP is now being

Australia Post is also a member of the Healthy

across a large and diverse workforce

rolled out nationally, and results have shown

Heads in Trucks and Sheds Foundation

and understand what will be effective in

that team members are returning to work on

(HHTSF).

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Covid economy heats up over RAT pricing AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO COVID TEST PRICING HAS REVEALED SEVERAL DISTURBING TRENDS WHICH MAY IMPACT THE COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. ACCC, this is still an unusually high mark-up that in our view is very difficult to justify,” said Sims. The average price of tests in pharmacies based on consumer tip-offs has recently been closer to $21. Most pharmacies appear to be charging between $15 and $25, however there are outliers with much higher prices. The ACCC is also investigating representations by a number of suppliers that government entities may have diverted or sought priority supply of rapid antigen tests from suppliers who had existing contracts in place. In February, the Australian Competition &

Importantly, the ACCC has also made further

Some suppliers have made these claims in

Consumer Commission (ACCC) reviewed

referrals to both the Australian Federal Police

emails or on their websites. The Federal

more than 1,800 reports from the public

and the Therapeutic Goods Administration

Government has given clear and repeated

about the cost of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs)

(TGA) following tip-offs by consumers about

advice that it has not commandeered or

amid pandemic.

alleged illegal re-selling of rapid antigen tests

asked for priority supply.

On 1 February 2022 the ACCC said it

and alleged package splitting and sale of

“ACCC investigators are speaking with the

had received almost 3,900 reports from

tests not approved for home use in Australia.

suppliers involved and will look to address

consumers about RATs between 25 December

In addition, an investigation has commenced

any misrepresentations identified,” said

2021 and 26 January 2022. Pharmacies

into claims by some suppliers that

Sims.

topped the list for most complained about

government entities may have diverted or

“The ACCC takes this opportunity to

sector with 1,309 complaints or 34 per

sought priority supply of rapid antigen tests.

remind suppliers about the importance of

ent of the total. Petrol stations followed

“Community concerns about sales practices

honouring any contractual arrangements

(781 complaints – almost 20 per cent)

for rapid antigen tests remain very high, for

for supply, and of being honest about the

and convenience stores, tobacconists and

good reason,” said ACCC Chair, Rod Sims.

reason why rapid antigen tests may currently

supermarkets (764 complaints – almost 20

The ACCC, in view of the public interest, will

be unavailable. Suppliers must be able to

per cent).

continue to name business chains reported

substantiate any claims they make about

Since mid-January, however, pharmacy

to have engaged in this conduct and are

test availability, and we are asking them to

complaints were less than 25 per cent of

working with law enforcement in relation to

do so.”

total reports, as many more complaints were

individual stores.

Information provided to the ACCC suggests

received from smaller stores which would

The average price of a RAT, according to

that, following strong demand for these

not usually sell such items.

data the ACCC has reviewed, appears to

products, suppliers at various levels in the

More than 50 test suppliers, major retailers

have remained broadly steady at 12 January

distribution chain are making decisions

and pharmacy chains have now been asked

2022 at approx. $24.

about which customers to supply. While

by the ACCC to explain their costs, current

An update on wholesale prices remain

significant volumes of orders have been

pricing, and stock availability, and warned

between $3.82 and $11.42 per test

placed, supply chain issues mean that many

that they must be able to substantiate any

depending on the type of test.

orders are still yet to be delivered to retailers.

claims made to consumers about the reasons

“While $20 retail prices remain lower than

While the ACCC is at the initial stages of its

for higher prices.

the more extreme reports received by the

inquiries, one claim has since been publicly

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retracted by the supplier that initially made

The ACCC is working with Australian

that representation.

Federal Police (AFP) and the Therapeutic

Over two-thirds of consumer reports to the

Goods Administration (TGA) on these

ACCC about rapid antigen test pricing were

matters.

about traders in New South Wales. While

AFP is specifically following up matters

this is a significantly higher proportion of

that may be a breach of the Government’s

complaints than may be expected from

January 2022 determination under the

its population, it may also reflect that the

Biosecurity Act which will remain in place

Omicron ‘wave’ was initially concentrated in

until 17 February 2022. This determination

NSW more than other states, particularly in

prohibits a person from reselling, or offering

late December 2021 and early January 2022.

to resell, RATs bought at retail level for

Almost 85 per cent of reports to the

mark-ups above 20 per cent.

ACCC were about traders located in major

Meanwhile, TGA is looking into alleged

Australian cities, with over 10 per cent of

package splitting and sale of tests not

complaints being about traders in regional

approved for home use.

or remote Australia. The lower reporting

It would seem, in related news, that the

pattern may reflect supply levels in those

Covid economy is gaining momentum in

locations.

Victoria.

In addition to pricing concerns and refusal

In a bid to secure test supplies, the Victorian

for retailers to provide receipts, consumers

Government in partnership with Lumos

have also claimed to have received

Diagnostics will establish a manufacturing

misleading information about the reason

plant. This site is expected to produce up to

for supply challenges. Reports of potential

a capacity of 50 million tests annually.

scams and online stores wrongly accepting

Following TGA approval and project

payment also continue, when the online

completion, this facility will manufacture

businesses stores knew, or should have

tests for various diseases and reproductive

known, that they would not be able to

health.

supply the tests in a timely manner.

The Victorian Government has claimed it

Package splitting is also a widespread

will also secure a priority supply of several

concern. The ACCC is aware of packs being

million tests from Lumos Diagnostics to

split and sold in individual lots, sometimes

meet demands in the months to follow.

without the instructions for their use. Also,

This project is expected to be financed by

tests approved for clinical/professional use

a $268.5 million fund for covid treatment

are also being sold directly to consumers.

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Stay frosty SCHMITZ CARGOBULL AND SCULLY RSV HAVE PARTNERED ON A REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT FLEET SOLUTION TO SERVICE AUSTRALIA. Scully RSV is a full-service manufacturer,

Cameron Hogg. He explains this worth ethic

its commercial relationship with Schmitz

providing customers all over Australia with

often requires the business to partner with

Cargobull is geared to provide customers

refrigerated trucks and trailers for sale and

like-minded businesses.

with a premium, competitive, and reliable

hire. The company also offers refrigerator

“Schmitz Cargobull’s flexibility is key for

product.

servicing, maintenance and repairs. The

us,” he says. “If a customer wants to move

The pandemic has seen the transport

company manufactures its own vehicles from

a small load, we can provide a small van. If

industry busier than ever, with the latest

utes through to trucks and has an expansive

they are moving a larger load, we can give

outbreak putting even more pressure on the

fleet right up to triple axel trailers. It also

you a beautiful Schmitz Cargobull B-double

logistics and transport sector.

works with other manufacturers including

set with a range of options from the length

“As a fleet supplier we must have integrity

Schmitz Cargobull for its hire business and

of the hire to the rates charged.”

across our entire offering, adjusting and

fleet solutions.

The Scully RSV fleet has more than 600

adapting with the constantly changing

Quality, flexibility and service are key focuses

vehicles for short- or long-term hire across

situation,” Cameron says. “Schmitz

of Scully RSV, according to General Manager,

the country, according to Cameron, and

Cargobull has been meeting us every step of

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the way.”

efficiency, reduced thermal expansion, higher

in safety, load integrity and other efficiencies.

Cameron claims to have worked in transport

penetration resistance, greater strength,

The Schmitz Cargobull trucks are fitted

for longer than he cares to admit and

vapour diffusion resistance, higher resistance

with the latest telematics, providing full

witnessed the industry mature specifically

to common chemicals and is odour neutral.

monitoring visibility via computer and mobile

in regard to safety, environmental standards

Les Lange, Schmitz Cargobull Managing

phone. The telematics provide live internal

and advances in technology.

Director, explains Ferroplast reefers have

van temperature, current outside ambient

“There is generational change coming in,”

thermal advantage due to NX17 high density

temperature and fridge unit performance en

Cameron says of environmental standards.

polyurethane hard foam insulation.

route. Any variation to the set parameters

“As a business we have to lean into the

“The 125-millimetre insulated roof and

will send an alert to the relevant people,

changes. There is major focus on emissions

unique box design with no thermal bridges

meaning customers have total management

controls, and we are in very early-stage

creates premium conditions for refrigerated

of food product while it’s in transit from

discussions about onboarding some electric

and fresh produce logistics,” he says.

factory to receiver.

trucks. It is also another reason we partnered

Cameron also points out the cumulative

“We can also set it up so the truck’s tech

with Schmitz Cargobull.”

benefit of these efficiencies which can mean

feeds directly into the customer’s system for

The refrigerated body of a Schmitz Cargobull

big savings for a customer.

seamless monitoring.”

reefer is based on state-of-the-art Ferroplast

“Small increments make a huge difference,”

technology the likes of which Cameron says

Cameron says – adding another major

provides unparalleled thermal efficiencies.

change he has witnessed in the increasing

This insulation technology features a higher

role technology has played in the sector.

resistance to corrosion, excellent thermal

“Technology is enabling major improvements

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

Ditching the diesel IN AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT THAT REFLECTS THE GLOBAL EN MASSE SHIFT AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUEL BURNING ENGINES, CARRIER TRANSICOLD HAS ANNOUNCED ITS FIRST FULLY ELECTRIC AND AUTONOMOUS TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM KNOWN AS VECTOR ECOOL. It simply had to happen. With the concerted

retention – that was used in other systems.

The system is suitable for operation with the

march towards full electrification in

Given this, it would seem a natural

engineless versions of Carrier Transicold’s

every application that currently relies on

progression that the company has taken

Vector HE 19 City, Vector HE 19 MT City and

combustible liquid or gaseous fuel of some

things to the next level and, working with

Vector 1550 E City, and

description, it was only a matter of time

global axle and component manufacturers

will be also suitable for hybrid combination

before transport refrigeration would follow

such as SAF-Holland, Valx and others,

between a standard Vector unit equipped

suit.

developed a sophisticated power system that

with a diesel engine.

For many years Carrier Transicold has

eliminates the need for a diesel generator on

The company says the introduction of

been at the forefront of diesel/ electric

a refrigerated semi-trailer.

this innovative technology reaffirms its

power in transport refrigeration with its E-Drive™ system for which it pioneered an electric powered compressor which had no mechanical connection to the diesel engine. This brought many benefits to the sector. Among them was the ability to achieve similar levels of refrigeration efficiency whether the unit was plugged into 400V/3/50hz mains power when stationary or running off the diesel-powered generator when mobile. Another big benefit was that the hermetically sealed compressor was far less prone to refrigerant leakage compared with the mechanical shaft-driven compressor – which relies on lip seals for refrigerant

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SAF-Holland supplies the axle-mounted generator that’s said to have an operating lifespan of at least 25,000 hours.

commitment to reducing emissions, improving sustainability and increasing efficiency across the refrigerated transport sector. “We believe the Vector eCool represents the future of refrigerated trailer technology,” says Kelly Geddes, Director – Product and Aftermarket Solutions at Carrier Australia. “It’s one of the most exciting new products we have ever developed. The launch follows years of research and development, including extensive real-world testing with prototypes operating in customer fleets.” Suitable for operation with the engineless versions of Carrier Transicold’s Vector HE

The Lithium Iron Phosphate (Li FE PO4) battery pack is tidily tucked away beneath the chassis.

19 and Vector 1550 E, the Vector eCool combines the company’s well-proven E-Drive all-electric technology with a new cuttingedge energy recovery and storage system. This converts kinetic energy generated by one of the trailer’s axles into electricity which is stored in a battery pack for subsequent use by the refrigeration unit. It is a fully autonomous system that produces no direct carbon dioxide or particulate emissions. With the refrigeration unit operating on battery power alone – which it can do for up to six hours, depending on climatic and load conditions – Carrier Transicold’s energy management system automatically switches on the axle-powered generator when the

When operating on the move, the smart system activates the generator when a pre-determined battery charge level is reached.

pre-determined charge level is reached. The eCool system can also be plugged into

HE 19 unit, the Vector eCool provides a

seamlessly provides information about

the electrical grid when the trailer is parked,

significant weight saving. Even with the

the power level of the battery (remaining

and Carrier says in addition to powering the

system’s axle generator and battery pack

running time) to the customer. This remote

fridge this will fully charge the batteries in

fitted, it is still significantly lighter than a

visibility into the battery power level can help

two hours.

standard diesel unit with a full tank of fuel.

customers, including fleet operators, better

When travelling, the 19.2kWh battery pack

Another major benefit comes from the

manage battery utilisation.

is recharged by a generator driven by the

substantial reduction in operating noise

centre axle of the tri-axle group, producing a

levels.

maximum continuous power of 9kW.

Vector eCool is PIEK-compliant, meaning

Fast Fact

The generator, SAF-Holland says, has been

when used with the City versions of the

In an industry first, Carrier Transicold

qualified to endure the same life span –

Vector HE 19 and Vector 1550 E, operating

has developed its engineless eCool

upwards of 25,000 hours – as a traditional

noise is below 60 dB(A), which is equivalent

transport refrigeration system that is

transport refrigeration unit.

to normal conversation or background

Similarly, cell technology in the battery pack

music.

(Li FE PO4) battery pack recharged by

has reportedly been tested to endure 4,000

This means that, combined with its emissions

an axle-mounted generator.

cycles, which equates to a 10-year lifecycle.

performance, the Vector eCool provides an

There are two other significant benefits of

effective solution to ever-tightening inner-

the system over conventional diesel-powered

city and urban noise abatement regulations.

units.

As for keeping an eye on operations, the

Firstly, according to Carrier Transicold, when

Vector eCool system is equipped with a

used with the company’s flagship Vector

Carrier Transicold telematics system that

Contact Carrier Transicold 44B Amy Johnson Place Eagle Farm QLD 4009 Ph: 1800 448 166 Web: www.transicold.carrier.com.au

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It’s O’Phee for me QUEENSLAND-BASED JARRATT TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS HAS INVESTED IN FOUR NEW SETS OF O’PHEE B-DOUBLE FLAT-TOPS (ONE IS A DROP DECK REAR) THAT HAVE BEEN PUT TO WORK PRIMARILY CARTING FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE ENERGY AND PROJECT SECTORS AND BALES OF COTTON FROM NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND INTO THE PORT OF BRISBANE AND REGIONAL WAREHOUSES. The long-standing and mutually beneficial

thing both businesses have in common is an

been waiting 14 years for this phone call –

relationship between The Drake Group’s

all-pervasive reliance on O’Phee Trailers to

we’re in.’

O’Phee Trailers and Jarratt Transport

get the job done.

“I made five phone calls within a week and

Solutions means that when the time came

“We’ve never owned a trailer that wasn’t

gained four drivers, and we have a line-up of

to bolster the trailer fleet, Managing Director

built by Mick O’Phee,” Phil states.

drivers waiting to come onboard when we

Phil Jarratt was more than happy to continue

“We used to run convertible trailers and we

get the new combinations this year.”

the tradition.

bought the first one built at each of O’Phee’s

Phil says the key to the success of their

The business is based at the Port of Brisbane.

new premises at Rocklea.

business is open communication, along with

It’s an ideal location given the large volume

“Our first O’Phee trailer was bought second

respect and appreciation of the drivers’ and

of freight Jarratt Transport Solutions

hand in 1990 and by 1997 when our

abilities, work ethics and skill sets.

moves on and off the port including large

business was really cranking, we bought

“They like the way they can talk to our

quantities of cotton bales from regional

three B-double sets in one hit. At the time

Transport Manager, Ops Manager and

areas – everywhere from Emerald in central

the business was sold we had around 35

accounts people, or they can ring Jodie or

Queensland to Hillston in southwestern New

O’Phee trailers and six dollies.”

myself and receive the same interaction from

South Wales.

Phil explains that they sold that business in

each of us,” Phil says.

Jarratt Transport Solutions took delivery of

2007 and “took a bit of gardening leave”

In addition to having his previous drivers

four sets of the O’Phee B-doubles late last

before resuming activities in 2011, although

back, Phil adds that, “it’s pretty nice to be

year and will receive another four sets in

from then until late last year the operation

dealing with Mick O’Phee again.”

May this year, ensuring the team at O’Phee

was run entirely with a loyal team of subbies,

Phil explains that in addition to being a

Trailers is kept on its toes.

who are still with the business.

valued equipment supplier, Mick O’Phee is

Phil Jarratt explains that he and his wife

Seemingly indicative of the calibre of the

also a very close family friend.

Jodie formerly owned a transport company

earlier business, Phil says that all of his

“We might not be his longest standing

that at its peak was loading up to 200 trucks

current drivers were working with he and

client, but we are right up there,” Phil says.

per day. They sold it in 2007, meaning this

Jodie in the earlier years.

“I reckon over 30 years is a pretty good

is their second time around. One important

“I rang the old crew and they said, ‘we’ve

crack – we’ve never placed an order for a

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trailer with anyone but Mick O’Phee in that time.” Phil says after the next four arrive in May there will be eight B-doubles, giving the company versatility to operate either single trailer or double combinations everywhere from North Queensland to South Australia. “We also have four road train dollies and lead trailers coming through which will enable us to run four road trains and four B-triples,” he says – adding that this will assist with the necessary shifting of large volumes of cotton and other freight tasks in a short period of time. As for the prime movers, Phil says it’s Kenworth all the way. “I have a really good business relationship and personal friendship with Scott Walters, the Dealer Principal at Brown and Hurley, Kyogle, and we buy all of our trucks there,” Phil says. “Our latest units are T610 SARs

same as the others.

and they are beautiful trucks.

“With our earlier business both Kenworth

Fast Fact

“I might not be the easiest bloke in the

and O’Phee had to respectively repaint a

Now an integral part of The Drake

world to deal with but I’m very loyal to the

truck and a trailer because they weren’t the

Group, O’Phee Trailers has been

companies that have stood by us through

right colours,” he says. “They only did it

building top-notch trailers and dollies

the good and not so good times,” he says.

once though.”

for clients like Phil and Jodie Jarratt for

Alluding further to this, Phil says he insists

Phil concludes that it is exciting to be

well over 30 years.

on absolute commonality between every

building the fleet again and resuming the

truck and trailer in the fleet, right down to

purchase of O’Phee trailers and dollies

the smallest detail. He says that one of the

which, much like the relationship between

latest prime movers he bought had to have

the two companies, are built to stand the

the lights replaced because they weren’t the

test of time.

Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au

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A commitment built on experience MID WEST TRANSPORT SERVICES RECEIVED ITS FIRST CIMC TRAILER A DECADE AGO. QUALITY BUILD, GOOD SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE PRICING MEANT MID WEST’S FOUNDER DENNIS LARSEN DIDN’T SHOP AROUND BEFORE CHOOSING TO STICK WITH CIMC FOR HIS BULK HAULAGE NEEDS.

With an annual fleet average of 1.8 million kilometres, in both metro and country applications, Mid West’s fleet gets a fair bit of workout. Construction freight application means its fleet is moving on busy city streets or long distance on regional roads. However, after over 36 years in the industry, Dennis Larsen, who is the Managing Director of Mid West, knows exactly what works for his business and the different applications. Mid West Transport Services is a familyowned business, operating from the western Sydney suburb of St Marys for over 20 years. The business specialises in distribution of dangerous goods, construction equipment and general freight throughout Sydney and regional New South Wales. “Our current fleet includes nine trailers, seven prime movers and 33 rigids,” Dennis

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says. “We operate a single brand for each

from lifts, escalators, scaffolding and other

values and reduced maintenance costs.

application. We prefer to stick to a brand

construction-related goods and equipment.

CIMC flat decks are fitted will a long list of

that we know about and that works for us

Meanwhile, our tautliners are used in

standard inclusions such as container pins,

instead of swapping and changing all the

general freight applications.”

gates, toolboxes, winches and tow

time. We currently have eight CIMC trailers,

The business took delivery of a new 45’

coupling provision.

with more to be delivered in June this year.

flat deck CIMC trailer in February last year.

“When I moved into the trailer market, I

“We’ve had a good run with the CIMC

Since then the trailer has been hard at work

started buying CIMC and I was happy with

trailers. There has mainly been general

moving anything from a full truck load

the delivery times, sales, service, and the

servicing for our fleet, with no major issues

of dangerous good to a full load of lifts,

product itself,” Dennis says.

so far. Apart from quality, the other aspects

escalators, other construction items within

“All our orders have turned up on time,

that made us stick with the brand are that

the Sydney metropolitan area and regional

there have been no warranty issues

these trailers are competitively priced, and

New South Wales.

whatsoever, the chassis is solid, and the

we’ve also not had any warranty issue over

CIMC’s flat deck trailers are built for a wide

trailers have performed well in the areas

the years.

range of applications such as bulk and

they are assigned to, so we’re happy with

“We have a mixture of different types of

general freight haulage, container cartage,

the brand and its products overall.

trailers including tautliners, flat tops, drop

and road train operations.

decks, and extendables. Our flat decks, drop

CIMC products are designed to meet

decks and extendables are mainly used with

customers’ needs with a special emphasis on

the construction industry, hauling anything

design, durability, low tare weights, resale

Contact CIMC Australia Web: www.cimc.com.au Ph: 1300 202 462

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TRAILER BUILDER

New horizons PROUDLY OPERATING AS A DYNAMIC AND QUALITY-DRIVEN BUSINESS, HELENSBURGH-BASED AAA TRAILERS PROVIDES CUSTOM-DESIGNED TRAILING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. TO MEET GROWING DEMAND, THE UP AND COMING TRAILER BUILDER HAS EXPANDED ITS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT.

With more than a decade’s worth of

technicians who take pride in a job well

Australian materials in its builds and places a

transport expertise, AAA Trailers specialises

done.

strong focus on supporting local business.

in delivering truck and trailer solutions. Its fit-

Incorporating rigorous evaluation of each

Offering genuine products at affordable

to-purpose products include drop decks, flat

trailer into its work practice, AAA Trailers

prices, the company has earned the respect

decks, low loaders, wideners, extendables

produces reliable gear that adheres to the

of customers and developed meaningful

and tankers. The designs accommodate for

ADRs’ core focus of vehicle safety, anti-theft

business relationships around the country.

length, weight and shape, with most freight

and emissions.

As an established brand in the market, AAA

layouts being catered for.

With solutions supporting a wide range of

Trailers emphasises longevity and safety with

Built to the Department of Infrastructure,

freight hauling and transport industries, the

the fitment of Electronic Braking Systems

Transport, Regional Development and

trailer builder understand the importance of

(EBS) on each trailer. EBS adds an extra level

Communications’ Australian Design Rules

ensuring its trailers can adapted for a variety

of safety due to its predictive nature, which

(ADRs), AAA Trailers’ road transport

of industry applications.

can detect if the vehicle will roll and in

equipment is constructed by highly skilled

The business-conscious company use

some cases slow down engine speed. With

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accountability being a driving factor for the

experience that ends with a ready-to-go

new site offers over 20 styles of customer-

company, a warranty system is also included

vehicle.

designed semi-trailers.

in each sale.

The brand has the unique ability to

Located in Canning Vale on a massive 6,000

Making business with AAA Trailers an even

professionally manage an entire fleet thanks

square metre site, the branch provides access

smoother experience, the company registers

to the variety in application of their trailers,

to major truck routes In the metropolitan

its trailers for sales within New South Wales.

which has put the business in a good stride

area.

Additionally, supplying a brown slip and

to expand.

The team at AAA Trailers are excited to

weight certificate allows the manufacturer’s

Customer feedback has enabled the business

begin working with more clients across the

customers the peace of mind their trailer is

to grow at a rapid rate and is a result of a

western region of the nation, and believe

good to go from the moment it is put into

dedicated, friendly and approachable group

the expansion will create a convenient hub

service.

of staff who know how to get the best result

for new and returning clients.

By having a continuous stock of equipment,

for the job.

AAA Trailers provides a rapid turnaround

Thanks to the increased flow of business,

which is most desirable in this current

AAA Trailers have been able to open a

climate. Acknowledging wait times are

brand-new branch based in Perth, Western

not ideal when it comes to transport, the

Australia. Welcoming Evan Arnold as the

team is committed to providing a seamless

Western Australian Branch Manager, the

Contact AAA Trailers 159 Walker St Helensburgh NSW 2508 Ph: 02 9188 3322 Web: www.aaatrailers.com.au

A look at the new site in Western Australia.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Delivering better payload with BTE trailers BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT RECENTLY DELIVERED A FIVE-AXLE DOG TRAILER WITH GRAIN HAULAGE SPECIFICATIONS TO VICTORIAN-BASED MCCLINTOCK TRANSPORT SERVICE. AT 42.5 TONNES/65-CUBED-METRE PAYLOAD, THE TRUCK AND TRAILER COMBINATION HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OFFER A LIGHTER TARE WEIGHT AND GREATER PAYLOAD AS THE FLEET BRANCHES OUT INTO BULK COMMODITY HAULAGE. Safety, compliance and maintenance was top

infrastructure in Melbourne and regional

Standards (PBS) approved four-axle dog

of the list for Blair – McClintock Transport

Victoria, with the business transitioning into

tippers and trailers, and the new five-axle

Service (MTS) Director – when he moved

long distance bulk haulage.

bulk body tipper and dog trailer.

to Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) for

In the past five years, BTE has engineered

Built using BTE’s high-strength aluminium,

trailer bodies in 2018. For the last 10 years

several complete truck and trailer units for

the dog trailers provide lightest tare weight

MTS has been primarily involved in civil

MTS – including two Performance-Based

with class-leading durability. The trailers

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Performance-Based Standards (PBS) high productivity combination.

I cannot speak more highly of Darren Jean, who is my direct contact at BTE – nothing is too much of a hassle for him Five-axle dog trailer.

are produced with aluminium quarry spec

“In the last 10 years, we’ve built a total of

“We are heavily focussed upon compliance

bodies, and feature quicksilver liners for

12 units with five different manufacturers

and maintenance within our operation – if

quick release and abrasion resistance, and

and the end result of the trailers by BTE is by

the vehicle is not compliant, it is removed

load cell scales. Blair is particularly pleased

far the most superior”.

from service,” Blair says. “Full maintenance

with the engineering behind the load cell

From production to aftersales, BTE continues to

agreements are in place with Scania, which

scale system in the trailers, which makes

offer extensive support to Blair and the team.

is imperative as it effectively becomes an

it easy to maintain compliance and legal

“I cannot speak more highly of Darren Jean,

extension of our business in meeting our

requirements.

who is my direct contact at BTE – nothing is

chain of responsibility obligations.”

The latest five-axle dog is a grain spec trailer

too much of a hassle for him,” he says.

No doubt, BTE trailer bodies are a perfect fit

that will be used to transport wheat, canola,

Blair runs the day-to-day operations of

for McClintock Transport Service.

barley and fertiliser, with the lighter tare

the business, along his wife, Amanda

weight offering payload efficiency.

Dow, who looks after the backend, that

“From engineering to the build, and finish

includes compliance, finance marketing and

– BTE have done a first-class job,” Blair says.

administration.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Why SAF? A COMPANY PUMPED TO REACH ITS GOAL OF BECOMING THE GO-TO CHOICE FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THAT’S SAF-HOLLAND AUSTRALIA TODAY. WITH A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM, THE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST IS DRIVEN TO FURTHER IMPROVE ITS ALREADY MARKET-LEADING PRODUCT RANGE. THE AIM: TO OFFER A MORE DEPENDABLE AND WIDER RANGE OF PRODUCTS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET. The SAF-Holland Group is one of the world’s

function to engineer the customer’s road to

our values, continuing to be people-focussed

leading international manufacturers of

success.

and staying on top of our constant drive to

chassis-related assemblies and components

“At SAF-Holland, we are proud to be a part

improve.

for trailers, trucks and buses. The company

of this industry,” says SAF-Holland Australia

“We’ve got a very good product range.

produces global market-leading products

Managing Director, Mario Colosimo.

Some of our products are at peak

such as axle and suspension systems, fifth

“We have excellent suppliers, manufacturers,

optimisation, while others are in various

wheels, coupling systems, kingpins and

transport company operators – all of whom

stages of continuous development. We offer

landing legs, under the brands SAF, Holland,

make this a fun industry to work in. We are

class leading truck and trailer suspensions in

V.Orlandi, Neway, KLL and York. SAF-

a new management team in Australia, so

the market currently. While we’re proud of

Holland is continually working on producing

this company will feel different from what

our products, we’re constantly looking at our

innovative components and systems that

it has been in the past, while holding on to

product range and making improvements where needed. In the past two years we’ve made some great strides in that area, and it will hold us in good stead in the future. We are poised to become the industry’s first choice when people are looking for a solutions partner.” SAF-Holland’s use of a range of innovative manufacturing processes, practical

SAF INTRADISC plus Integral.

application techniques and intelligent material mixes have helped raise the industry standard in Australia. These cutting-edge

SAF INTRADRUM.

technologies help customers in the truck and trailer industry achieve more operational efficiency, enhance safety and increase uptime. “I can’t think of a competitor that offers the range we do,” says SAF-Holland Australia Sales Director, Stephen Vranesic. “If you’re buying truck and trailer combinations, look no further than SAF-

Neway AD369 Tridem.

Holland. We have everything from truck suspensions, trailer axles and suspensions, fifth wheels, kinpins, couplings, landing legs and more.” SAF-Holland offers extensive aftersales support to customers through dedicated services and guidance across over 500 retailers and 30 authorised service centres

Holland ELI-te top plate.

in Australia and New Zealand. The company V.Orlandi E550B0M.

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offers a vast range of spare parts, tools, service offerings that make the operation

Holland FW351. York Duratrac air suspension.

SAF INTRADISC plus INTEGRAL. Holland HD Mark V set.

SAF-Holland drawbar eye.

York Mechanical suspension.

SAF-Holland 50 ball coupling.

of its products as efficient as possible

direction from the customer and offer them

and reduce the potential downtime to a

what they need to make their operations

minimum.

more efficient with less downtime.”

SAF-Holland has products that fit all

Stephen believes Mario’s vision for the

applications – semi-trailers, A-doubles,

business, his leadership skills and over

Brand

Application

B-doubles, road train A-triples, super quads

35 years’ experience in sales, supply and

and truck and dog combinations. However,

manufacturing of road transport equipment

SAF

Trailer Axles & Suspension

the company understands that many unique

and componentry will pave the way for

applications need very specific solutions,

greater success for SAF-Holland in the near

YORK

Trailer Axles & Suspension

therefore its team is ready to answer calls

future.

Neway

Truck Suspension

and technical queries from customers trying

“I’ve known Mario for a long time, as have

to find the best fit for their business needs.

many of our customers,” Stephen says.

HOLLAND

Fifth Wheels, Kinpins & Couplings

“SAF-Holland Australia has a good

“Mario’s excellent leadership skills, his level

foundation to build upon,” Mario says. “We

of expertise, his strong industry experience

Mark V

Landing Legs

have an experienced and knowledgeable

will influence the way he steers our ship

V.Orlandi

Couplings

team, with the right attitude to drive the

and helps SAF-Holland become the business

business forward. We’re very customer

partner of choice for the industry, and to

focussed Our company’s aim, not just here

give the industry those solutions they need

in Australia but also in Europe, is to take

to excel.”

The range of SAF Holland products:

Contact SAF-Holland Australia Web: www.safholland.com.au Ph: (03) 9971 7900

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Fleets run strong with Walking Floor trailers SIMPLE TO SERVICE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN, KEITH’S WALKING FLOOR SYSTEMS ARE A POPULAR ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL TIPPERS. Choosing reliable equipment is key to

According to Zyggy Reinoga of KEITH

RUNNING FLOOR II drive unit was designed

operating an efficient fleet according to

WALKING FLOOR Australia, the reliability

for the lowest total cost of ownership

KEITH. Frequent breakdowns or complex

of KEITH’s hydraulic drive unit helps build

over the lifetime of the equipment.

maintenance requirements keep vehicles

loyalty among KEITH WALKING FLOOR

Interchangeable components like the

off the road, costing businesses time and

customers.

cylinders and the check valves mean fewer

money. KEITH has spent the past 50 years

“The WALKING FLOOR drive requires

parts are required for a fully stocked back-up

designing a trailer unloading system aimed

very little maintenance, especially when

inventory.

at providing customers the lowest cost

compared to the daily maintenance required

In addition, KEITH systems are designed to

of ownership of any moving floor on the

to keep other systems in good working

make servicing the equipment as simple as

market.

order,” he says – adding that the KEITH

possible. Easily accessible components cut

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downtime when repairs are needed.

that the operating temperature is within

Rotating the floor slats end-for-end is

“You don’t need to break down the entire

acceptable range. No component should be

another procedure recommended by KEITH

system to replace one valve,” Zyggy says.

warmer than 60° Celsius.

to extend the life of the slat. If the ends of

Maintenance requirements are also minimal.

Retorquing the bolts that see the most

the floor slats are worn more than three-

KEITH recommends drivers conduct daily

movement is an important step in the

quarters of the original thickness, it is

visual inspections of the WALKING FLOOR

monthly maintenance schedule. The three

suggested to remove the slats and rotate

system, checking hydraulic fittings, hoses,

cylinders are attached to the drive unit

them.

bolts and floor slats for loose connections,

with barrel clamps. Those bolts, along with

“A general guide for slat rotation or

leaks or damage.

the floor bolts should be retightened each

replacement is after approximately 3,000

“Drivers are in the prime position to notice

month.

loads, depending on the material you are

small issues like loose floor bolts and fix them

At the six-month mark, or after 150

hauling,” Zyggy says.

before they cause any damage,” Zyggy says.

operating hours, KEITH recommends

“A little regular care goes a long way with

Aside from that, implementing a basic

inspecting the wear areas of the drive

WALKING FLOOR systems.”

monthly and biannual maintenance

unit and flooring components for possible

routine will help keep the WALKING

replacement. Oil filters should also be

FLOOR system operating trouble-free. On a

changed.

monthly basis, or after 25 operating hours,

“If you are running clean hydraulic oil

recommendations include checking the

through the system, problems will be few,”

system for hydraulic leaks and making sure

Zyggy says.

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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The tradition continues FOUNDED AT PORT KEMBLA IN 1968, BRENTWOOD TRAILERS AND ITS SUBSIDIARY M&S TRUCK BODIES HAVE A SOLID REPUTATION FOR BUILDING SOME OF THE MOST DURABLE PLANT TRAILERS, HEAVY HAULAGE TRAILERS AND TIPPERS AVAILABLE. THE PROUDLY AUSTRALIANOWNED COMPANY CONTINUES TO RELY ON JOST TO SUPPLY THE ANCILLARY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MORE THAN EQUAL TO THE TASK. Brentwood Trailers manufactures a

with every repair and refurb. The company

“I’ve been dealing with JOST for over 30

comprehensive range of custom-built

also stocks a vast range of spare parts in its

years and have always found the company

trailers to suit any application – from plant

onsite warehouse.

to be reliable and honest with a readily

trailers for the smaller jobs right through to

Brentwood’s association with JOST

available supply of the components and

full-widener heavy haulage trailers for the

stretches back more than three decades,

spare parts we need.”

monstrous tasks, and everything in between.

with the company supplying a wide range

Michael explains that the company currently

Repairs and refurbishments of trailers –

of components including fifth wheels,

deals with JOST Area Manager John Dreves,

covering all bases from the replacement

ballraces, Rockinger RO500 trailer couplings,

who he says has been exceptionally good

of worn suspension bushes to complete

landing legs, pneumatic cylinders and wheel

at sorting out any issues that have arisen to

rebuilds – are other important elements of

packages.

ensure Brentwood Trailers can continue to

the business.

“We’ve been using JOST products for a

meet its customers’ expectations.

Brentwood Trailers has in-house blasting

long time and have had very few issues

JOST Australia prides itself on the high level of

chamber and paint booth facilities which

with them,” says Michael McBriarty, Sales

technical assistance it provides to customers,

enable a professional finish to be achieved

Manager, who joined the company in 1988.

with an excellent after sale service, backed by

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a nationwide supply network with warehouse

highly customisable to suit individual

including, but not limited to, sand, coal,

distribution in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney,

customer requirements and are available

asphalt and excavation materials.

Adelaide and Perth.

with either three or four axles. All have EBS

For maximum wear resistance and durability,

According to the company, a comprehensive

as standard.

M&S builds tipper bodies as well as three-

range of spare parts is always in stock,

The Full Widener range of low loaders for the

and four-axle dog trailers from Hardox with a

complemented by a fast and efficient

really big jobs include the Hydrafold which

choice of axles featuring either drum or disc

turnaround time for orders.

features a hydraulically folding gooseneck, as

brakes, all including EBS as standard.

Expanding on Brentwood’s product line, the

well as dollies and special builds.

M&S tipper and dog combinations come

Wideline is described as a versatile trailer

At the lighter end, Brentwood’s Plant Trailer

standard with the Rockinger RO500

that has been used in many applications over

range is available with a choice of single,

automatic trailer coupling supplied by JOST.

the years.

dual or tri-axle configurations. Other options

This unit has an admissible D-value of up to

Brentwood says the Wideline frame enables

include spring or airbag suspension, EBS and

285kN and an admissible static vertical load

superior load distribution and strength

a wide variety of ramp designs.

of up to 2,500kg. It also has an admissible

where it’s needed most.

The company also produces a range of tipper

V-value of up to 90kN and the option to

The main beams are on the outside for

bodies and trailers that are custom built to

add sensor technology with jack-knife alarm

added strength and stability, making this

customers’ specifications.

and/or pneumatic operation to the standard

trailer a popular all-round workhorse, the

These are manufactured by an arm of the

coupler. Other JOST supplied components

company says. The highly customisable

business called M&S Truck Bodies.

used in these builds include ballraces, hoists,

design, with a choice of tandem or tri-axle

Tipping trailers and bodies are produced

alloy rims, Hubodometers and hubcaps. All

configurations, includes airbag suspension,

in a range of configurations from either

up, the long-standing partnership between

an Electronic Braking System (EBS) and a

aluminium or Hardox steel for heavy-

JOST and Brentwood Trailers has proven to

wide choice of ramp designs.

duty applications. The aluminium units

be very fruitful and mutually beneficial –

Brentwood’s Widening Deck trailers are

are suitable for a variety of haulage tasks

with both companies reaping the rewards that stem from products designed and built to go the distance. Contact JOST Australia Ph: 1800 811 487 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

Fast Fact JOST Australia has been supplying Brentwood Trailers with a wide range of componentry for well over 30 years.

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Rentco adds more terminal tractors to its fleet THE TEAM AT RENTCO TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT RENTALS PLANS TO CONTINUE ON ITS GROWTH TRAJECTORY AS IT EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE AND FLEET OFFERING ACROSS AUSTRALIA IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. With an aim to continue offering one of

market due to affordability, service, safety

“This strategic upsize assures our ability to

Australia’s largest gamut of heavy-duty

and access all being improved as our scale

support further asset growth and develop

transport rental equipment to a wide range

increases.”

greater resources in the parts supply chain,

of industries, Rentco is adding new vehicles

Rentco’s recent purchase of terminal tractors

service and technology associated with the

and equipment to its fleet this year. The

is part of its acquisition of the rental division

scale of the largest fleet of rental yard tugs

business is committed to delivering first-

of Melbourne-based terminal tractor

in Australia.

class equipment such as commercial trailers,

specialists Daysworth International.

“Rentco has been a dominant market

trucks, dollies, flat rack containers, swing

The acquisition also means Rentco

leader in the Australian heavy duty rental

lifters, skels and light vehicles to the local

will continue to service the long-term

market and with more than 25 years in this

market. Rentco offers nearly 3500 units,

agreements in place with Daysworth’s

business, we continue to build our fleet

fully serviced and with nationwide

existing rental clients.

stock levels, improve service and develop

availability.

Daysworth continues to proudly support the

strategies to overcome stock shortages

Rentco has recently added a large number

sales and services of its well-known terminal

and knee-jerk reactions that our market

of terminal tractor vehicles to its existing

tractor brand across Australia.

deals with hourly, day after day, year after

fleet as it looks to rapidly expand its product

“An already solid relationship between the

year.

offering, particularly its terminal tractor fleet,

two businesses allowed for a very smooth

“Just when you think we have a handle on

with a number of additional trucks on order.

transaction and it is expected that the

things the market takes another direction

“Terminal tractors is one area of targeted

relationship will strengthen even further

and this is where Rentco delivers to its

growth being tabled at present,” says Paul

throughout the change of ownership with

customers the advantage of being able

Scott, Rentco’s National Business Manager.

Rentco still very keen to take advantage of

to change in an instant with compliant,

“We see a huge opportunity for long- and

the Daysworth support over the coming

current and fit for purpose equipment to

short-term rentals of terminal tractors in the

years,” Paul says.

get the job done.”

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ABOUT RENTCO Since its inception in April of 1994, Rentco

appropriate procedures so as to minimise the

has grown to be one of Australia’s most

adverse environmental impact that may result

recognised transport equipment rental

from its operations. Headquartered in Perth,

businesses. Rentco’s responsible corporate

Rentco operates offices in Adelaide, Perth

governance means it has robust safety

Melbourne, Townsville, Sydney, Brisbane and

systems in place and operates within a strict

Darwin.

set of quality guidelines. Rentco is committed towards building a sustainable future and therefore in addition to complying with laws, regulations and standards, it also implements

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Driving with grape success SECOND-GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS, LRT/VCT, LOOKS NO FURTHER THAN BPW TRANSPEC WHEN IT COMES TO AXLES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR ITS FLEET. A SMALL TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED MECHANICAL STAFF RELY ON THE FUNCTIONALITY AND QUALITY OF BPW PRODUCTS TO KEEP THE FLEET IN TOP SHAPE. LRT/VCT provides refrigerated and non-

The business takes great pride in giving

with a reduction in weight. The improved

refrigerated transport services between

customers the best service. As a result, it has

component design of the 10-tonne drum

Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, and

an experienced and well-trained team of

brake axle with BPW Eco Plus 3 results in

multiple cities and towns across Australia.

drivers along with one of the best fleets in

an overall reduction of weight by roughly

Established in 1977 under the name of

the region. The current fleet includes more

14kg per axle. The reduced weight means

Cordoma Brothers Transport (CBT), the

than 100 trailers, with a mix of refrigerated

increased payload for the customer.

family-run business started transporting

trailers, curtainsiders and refrigerated

BPW’s commercial trailer axles are built

grapes from the region around Mildura

containers, and 45 prime movers, mostly

with up to 25-tonne capacity. Designed

to Sydney and Melbourne, continuing to

Kenworth models. Nearly all of the trailers

and manufactured in Europe, the axles

expand in the decades to follow. In 2007,

and equipment are fitted with BPW

are developed to suit the tough Australian

the next generation of the family took over

products.

road conditions and have proved to be

the reins and the company was renamed

“Our team has been using BPW products

one of the safest, most reliable, durable

LRT/VCT, Leslie Refrigerated Transport (LRT)

since the start,” says LRT/VCT Workshop

and cost-effective solutions in the market.

and Vince Cordoma Transport (VCT). Today,

Manager, Vince Dichiera. “We run BPW Eco,

BPW’s drum brake axles are well-known for

it is one of the leading refrigerated transport

Non-Eco and Eco Plus axles. We have 120

their adaptability and longevity. Meanwhile,

businesses in Victoria’s Sunraysia region,

units with BPW suspension, and quad axle

its self-steering trailer axles offer better

with facilities based in Robinvale and Irymple

trailers with BPW lifts and steerable axles.”

manoeuvrability, less tyre wear and reduced

(near Mildura) in North-West Victoria, a

BPW axles with Eco Drum brakes include

fuel consumption. BPW is the only supplier

region renowned for its grapes and fruit.

BPW‘s proven drum brake technology along

of heavy commercial vehicle axles to have a

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TS2 disc brake that offers proven class-

He currently manages a team of two

VCT is increasing its fleet size and investing

leading reliability.

qualified technicians and three apprentices

further in its infrastructure.

“Our drivers are happy with the

at the workshop. The entire mechanic team

Both Robinvale and Irymple depots have had

performance of these axles and suspension

is trained to work on BPW wheel bearings,

the cold storage facilities upgraded recently,

systems,” Vince says. “Quality-wise, you

suspensions, and electronic braking systems

and a new workshop and drive-through

can’t get better than this. BPW is the leader

(EBS).

wash bay added in the main Irymple depot.

in heavy vehicle suspension in Australia.

“Over the years, we have found that BPW

The grape season is underway in Mildura

When it comes to BPW axles, there is no

products are very easy to maintain, the

and surrounds at present, which means the

comparison with other brands. These axles

design is functional, and they are user-

LRT/VCT team is in the midst of full-scale

are the best you can buy and with BPW,

friendly for the technicians,” Vince says.

operations, with its fleet constantly on the

you get that level of quality and service for

“BPW’s customer service is excellent, and

move.

what you pay. In general, BPW products are

we have always been very happy with the

The BPW suspension and axle sets make sure

low-maintenance and cost-effective.”

service we get from them. The boys down

there is less wear issue, reliable performance,

Vince had extensive experience working

in the Melbourne office are very easy to

and good control over load movement as the

on BPW products while working for a

deal and happy to assist us. BPW’s Product

trucks and trailers do their job.

local dealership, before moving to LRT/

Consultant Peter Hart is always there to

VCT nearly four years ago. He has a strong

find the quickest and easiest solution to suit

background knowledge of the product

the customer.”

range and the technologies behind them.

As the business continues to grow, LRT/

Contact BPW Transpec Ph: 02 8811 7000 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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Tapping into road safety the 3M way RETROREFLECTIVE TAPES ARE AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN INCREASING THE VISIBILITY OF HEAVY VEHICLES AND IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY. 3M DIAMOND GRADE REFLECTIVE TAPES ARE HIGHLY DURABLE AND DELIVER OUTSTANDING VEHICLE VISIBILITY THAT ALLOW HEAVY VEHICLES TO BE SEEN EARLIER THAN UNMARKED VEHICLES, RESULTING IN GIVING OTHER DRIVERS MORE TIME TO REACT AND MANOEUVRE SAFELY IN TRAFFIC. The Australian Government has a long-term

fleet, yet they are involved in 16 per cent

have a significant impact on road safety,

road safety vision of reducing road crash

of all road fatalities, with around 39 per

particularly in relation to crashes involving

fatalities, however, most of our past road

cent of fatal incidents occurring at night.

heavy vehicles.

safety efforts in Australia have focused on

Visibility of heavy vehicles is exacerbated at

Studies conducted in recent times have

countering illegal behaviours and imposing

night especially in poor visibility conditions

concluded that the usage of retroreflective

vehicle safety standards. While road safety

including rain, fog, dawn and dusk.

tapes on trucks can be effective in avoiding

can be achieved through focus on safer

However, some simple interventions can

collisions, with significant reductions

drivers and safer vehicles, the other equally crucial parameter is safer road infrastructure. Among the many infrastructure challenges that exist to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities, special emphasis should be given to heavy vehicles. The governments, authorities, industry members and safety solution providers all need to work together to help Australia reduce death and serious injury on our roads because road safety is a shared responsibility. Data suggests heavy trucks and buses make up only 3.7 per cent of the vehicle

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To learn more scan here to request an ebook. achieved in side and rear truck impacts.

are also an economical way to introduce

the safety improvements can be significant.

Data collected during one such study shows

improved reflectivity on vehicles. The right

Today, standards for retroreflective truck

that the use of retroreflective tape under

product, along with the right application,

visibility are specified but not mandated

poor visibility conditions reduced overall rear

can help a heavy vehicle really stand out

in Australia. The ADRs and the National

collisions by 41 per cent and 37 per cent for

at a relatively low cost. Multinational

Regulation currently only accepts the UN

side collisions.

conglomerate corporation 3M has designed

standard for conspicuity. The Australian

When trucks, trailers and other large

road safety solutions to fit all transport

Trucking Association (ATA) has produced

commercial vehicles are more reflective,

needs. Whether you need to add visibility

a technical advisory procedure for heavy

they’re easier for other drivers to see at

to emergency vehicles, trucks and trailers,

vehicle visibility (available on the ATA

a distance, particularly at night and in

buses or rail cars, there’s a 3M product to

website) to help operators understand the

inclement weather, thereby reducing the

meet those demands – all backed by local

requirements set out in the UN Economic

risk of accidents. A truck with outline

technical support and certified applicators

Commission for Europe Regulation 48.

reflective markings is recognised earlier than

helping you to comply with regulations and

an unmarked truck because they help to

guidelines.

define the total size of the truck to other

3M’s range of high-performance reflective

road users. This gives other drivers more

tapes allows heavy vehicles to be seen earlier

time to react and manoeuvre safely in traffic.

than unmarked vehicles. In addition, they

As a result, these retroreflective vehicle

are highly durable, easy to apply, and meet

safety markings are a requirement in many

or exceed regulations and guidelines set out

countries around the world since the early

in the United Nations standards of conduct.

1990s.

The application cost of even such a high-

About 3M

Conspicuity markings (aka contour markings)

standard conspicuity marking is low, while

3M is dedicated to improving traffic

Contact 3M Australia Pty Ltd Web: www.3M.com.au/roadsafety Ph: 136 136.

safety and mobility on a global level by offering a portfolio of solutions to help families get home safely. For over 75 years, 3M has made roadways safer and protected drivers through its trademarked range of 3M Diamond Grade reflective tapes that allow heavy vehicles to be seen earlier than unmarked heavy vehicles, considerably reducing the risk of accidents and collision. Ever since the inception of its reflective signage technology, 3M has worked with government agencies globally to help many governments realise their long-term road safety visions.

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Australian Truck Parts is with you for the long haul BAPCOR-OWNED BUSINESS, AUSTRALIAN TRUCK PARTS, HAS BEEN SELLING COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARTS SINCE 1981 AND CONTINUES TO LEAD THE MARKET IN THIS SPACE. The vision to be the largest and most

timely manner. It also provides access to

kind that also has an in-house dedicated

comprehensive commercial vehicle parts

a wide range of genuine and aftermarket

engineering team means it can develop

distributor has helped Australian Truck Parts

parts for commercial vehicles across a range

specific product solutions. From interpreting

(ATP) grow and consolidate its share of this

of industries including transport, mining,

designs to enhancing a concept with the

competitive market.

agriculture, construction and industrial

right parts and recommendations for the

ATP provides a vast selection of genuine

businesses.

right solution, ATP is well-placed as a

and aftermarket commercial vehicle parts

With access to premium quality brands and

one-stop shop for the commercial vehicle

and accessories and strives to maintain

professional service, ATP customers have

industry.

its position as one of the nation’s most

everything at their disposal from OEM to

The team at ATP bring a wealth of varied

reliable suppliers for truck and trailer fleets,

OES to aftermarket componentry.

experience ranging from 15 to 40 years

operators, workshops and manufacturers.

ATP’s value proposition is simple: To support

individually at five locations across the

Taking a simplistic approach with its business

customers by enabling them to provide

country. The experienced Industry Trained

model, ATP aims to supply competitively

superior service to their clients.

National Sales Team are available to support

priced parts to customers in an easy and

Being one of the only businesses of its

all inquiries and technical questions.

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Phone call-rooms are available from 8am

provides personal customer service, account

Contact

to 7pm eastern standard time. The team

management, sales and technical support to

Australian Truck Parts

will also respond promptly and offer the

answer all your part questions and help you

right solution in the shortest time due to

provide the best service to your clients.”

this wealth of experience – resulting in

The team at ATP work behind the scenes

efficiency gains and reduced downtime for

at five national locations in Australia to

the customer.

solve operational challenges, reduce vehicle

Building close, long-term customer

down time, inventory costs and technical

relationships, ATP adapts its product ranges

knowledge to improve the service standards

to meet customer specific requirements

of its customers.

and match the ever-changing needs of the market. “A national network of five distribution

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centres means we can deliver the parts

Australian Truck Parts is underpinned

you need wherever you want in Australia

by its commitment to reliability,

at a competitive price,” says ATP General

product leadership and service.

Manager, Martin Hinkley. “Each site

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Trailer tyres, you can’t measure what you don’t monitor AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST FAMILY-OWNED TYRE INNOVATOR AND DISTRIBUTOR, AUSTRALIAN TYRE TRADERS, IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INDUSTRY LEADING OUTCOMES WITH THEIR APPROACH TO DEVELOPING QUALITY TYRES AND ASSISTING FLEETS ACCESS COST SAVINGS AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH HAULMAX TYRES. The team at Haulmax Tyres believe that there

amount of trailer tyres compared to drive

a trailer tyre that will give them a better

needs to be a fundamental refocus in the

tyres, all the way to some road trains having

cost outcome over the life of the tyre” says

way the overall cost and operational value of

up to 9.5 times the amount of trailer tyres

Australian Tyre Traders (ATT) Managing

trailer tyres is viewed by the transport sector

in comparison to drive tyres. Correct tyre

Director, Shane Morrissy. “There is a need

across Australia.

selection and maintenance is critical

for a shift in the way we think about trailer

Trailer tyres are often the majority of the

“In our experience, we find that transport

tyres, and the true value to business of

overall tyre cost for any transport company,

businesses are often choosing a cheaper

getting it right.”

with a B-double having three times the

invoice cost trailer tyre rather than selecting

ATT, the company that created the Haulmax Tyres brand, is an Australian owned and operated, private family business that has been in the Australian tyre industry for over 20 years. Having partnered with transport fleets and local tyre dealers throughout Australia, the team at Haulmax Tyres have seen first-hand, time and time again, the financial and operational benefit of using fit for purpose trailer tyres. “Our commercial division is focused on not only providing the best possible service to our customers, but also the best value for money when it comes to their tyres” says Solar City Tyres Shepparton Commercial Manager, Josh Sait. “We have used Haulmax Tyres drive and trailer products for years. We have a large number of customers achieving phenomenal cost savings on their Haulmax drive and trailer tyres and are requesting Haulmax Tyres to be included on their new trailer builds.” The team at Haulmax Tyres believe that initial selection is key to ensuring you are achieving the best performance and value out of your tyres. Partnering with Haulmax and local providers to ensure you have the correct monitoring and maintenance program in place, with regular reviews is paramount. With more than 50 experienced personnel

Haulmax Tyres 305/70R22.5 ATT101 trailer tyres achieving great results.

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Australia wide, and collective experience of over 500 years in the Australian tyre industry,

Time for a tyre rotation at the local dealer.

Haulmax Tyres are in a unique position to

patented the ATT105 – Pilbara. A completely

providing quality outcomes that support

be able to assist their tyre dealer partners,

re-imagined trailer tyre designed from the

the PBS framework, having Haulmax tyres

original equipment manufacturing partners,

ground up and challenging the status quo

accredited locally, and all testing conducted

and transport operators to understand their

of how a trailer tyre can perform in the

in Australia.

tyre inputs, and to partner with to them

harshest of conditions.

With their extensive knowledge and

achieve a greater efficiency in their tyre

Speaking with Jason Legge – Maintenance

location, there is an opportunity for the

operations.

Manager, from Project Haulage he says:

original equipment manufacturers and fleet

Haulmax Tyres are further supported through

“As a business our focus has always

operators to get Haulmax Tyres involved in

a network of over 275 locally owned,

been to ensure all aspects of our fleet are

any new builds from the initial concept.

Haulmax Wingman agents as part of the

getting optimum performance. We have

Haulmax Wingman 24/7 National Tyre Assist

tried numerous tyre brands over the years.

Are you achieving the best outcomes from

Program.

Working with our local tyre dealer and

your trailer tyre selection?

With a local product design and engineering

the Haulmax Tyres team, our results with

For more information on how Haulmax Tyres

team, they have the ability to be innovative

the 11R22.5 ATT101 trailer tyres, have

can help you lower your operating costs and

in their tyre design to ensure the tyres are fit

significantly surpassed the previous brands

improve operational performance contact

for purpose.

we were supplied as original equipment on

your local tyre dealer, or contact Haulmax

“For example, we recently sent our product

our builds.”

Tyres below.

engineering team to the Pilbara in Western

ATT and Haulmax Tyres align with OEM

Australia to experience the unique conditions

truck and trailer manufacturers throughout

For more information, please visit www.haulmaxtyres.com.au or phone

of the region, gather information on the

Australia to provide for exceptional

1300 761 802

roads, applications and issues faced by

outcomes from the moment new equipment

companies operating in such extremes,”

is being engineered.

Shane says.

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) is

Based on their engineering team’s research

a large focus for OEM truck and trailer

and feedback from transport operators in

manufacturers and the transport industry.

the region Haulmax Tyres innovated and

Haulmax Tyres has been heavily involved in

Contact Australian Tyre Traders David Naughton – OEM Builds – 0457 837 597 Shannon Roberts – Tyre Services – 0457 511 882 Billy Addison – Haulmax Wingman – 0457 837 611 Ph: 1300 761 802 Web: www.tyretraders.com.au

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Adco builds perfection with Hardox steel FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS, ADCO TRAILERS HAS BEEN EMPLOYING INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES TO USE SSAB HARDOX STEEL FOR TRUCK AND TRAILER BUILDS. SINCE ENTERING SSAB’S EXCLUSIVE HARDOX IN MY BODY MEMBERSHIP, THE COMPANY HAS ALSO JOINED THE LEAGUE OF SOME OF THE MOST TRUSTED AND QUALITY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY BUILDERS IN AUSTRALIA. A majority of Hardox In My Body members

Alex Fail in 2009 and from the early days

operations, including estimating, quoting

in Australia are tipper body builders. SSAB

Adco has been sourcing Hardox from SSAB.

and scheduling.

outlines how difficult it can be to get into

Hardox wear plate is the world’s leading

“We use Hardox 450 for our truck bodies

its Hardox membership program because

abrasion-resistant steel that is hard right

and Strenx 700 for the chassis. Adco Trailers

the manufacturers have to meet the specific

from the surface down to its core. This gives

has put over 230 Hardox body units on

membership criteria. These include meeting

Hardox-built products extended service

the road so far,” he says. Hardox 450 is a

excellent quality welding standards, using

life and high productivity in even the most

highly versatile, abrasion-resistant steel with

the Hardox product in certain parts of the

rugged of applications.

structural properties. It offers strong wear

tipper body builds, and coming up with

“When Alex first started the business, he

resistance for an extended service life. The

new designs and innovative ideas to apply

looked around at other products in the

hard steel offers superior strength and better

the product. New South Wales-based Adco

market, but a certain customer requested

dent resistance. The high toughness ensures

Trailers fit that bill perfectly and as a result,

Hardox body for their trailer and Adco

that equipment can take impact forces

the company has been a member since

Trailers has stuck with the brand and only

without compromising its structural integrity.

2016.

built Hardox body truck and trailers since

Meanwhile, Hardox 500Tuf is the next

Adco Trailers is a manufacturer and repairer

then,” says Ben Fail, General Manager of

evolution in SSAB’s steel range, particularly

of truck bodies and semi-trailers based in

Adco Trailers. Ben, who is Alex’s brother,

for the tipper industry. The extra brinnell

Spring Farm, in the Macarthur Region of

has been working with the company for

hardness in the steel can give end users

Sydney. The business was established by

the past three years managing day-to-day

either longer service life using the same plate

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thicknesses as Hardox 450, or making bodies

says. “The light-weight nature of Hardox

Adco Trailers saw the potential in our steel

lighter by going down in plate thickness and

steel means our customers can gain more

and that’s why they jumped on buying our

keeping current service life! This is not just a

payload. The quality of the material is

Hardox steel. Apart from the innovation

typical 500 brinnell steel. The development

second to none. Hardox provides greater

side, they realise that they can do much

has taken many years for SSAB to perfect.

longevity and strength over something

more with our product.”

While other steel manufacturers claim they

like mild steel or quenched and tempered

SSAB is constantly improving production

can produce this same grade, they cannot

steel. The larger sheets of Hardox allow

processes in order to develop new and

give the same properties as Hardox 500Tuf

us to do larger builds without joints. It is

better products. This has resulted in the

as listed below.

clearly the best material suited for the harsh

ability to guarantee both closer tolerances

• Welding – same parameters as Hardox

requirements that is demanded of in the

and improved workshop properties.

450 – Utilising thinner plate means less

transport and civil industries.”

Hardox’s current range features Hardox

weld metal, faster welding speeds.

Since signing up as a Hardox In My Body

400, 450, 500 Tuf, Hardox 500, 550,

• Bending. Same parameters as Hardox 450

member Adco Trailers has been getting

Hardox 600, Hardox Extreme, Hardox HiTuf,

– Utilising thinner plates uses less brake

more support from SSAB. The team gets

Hardox HiAce, Hardox HiTemp, Hardox

press forces.

more updates regarding supply and stock

Round Bars, and Hardox Tubes and Pipes.

levels to plan its manufacturing processes

“As we bring new grades of steel out, the

accordingly.

team at Adco Trailers are finding innovative

“The team at Adco Trailers were looking

ways to fit them into their manufacturing,”

Even going down in thickness, better dent

for a light-weight bodies for their builds so

Darren says. “It is all about utilising steel

resisitence.

that they could increase payload and as a

at its best and also finding out what new

result help increase productivity for their

benefits it can bring to their customers.”

• Impact Toughness. Close to that of Hardox 450. • Dent resistance better than Hardox 450 –

• Narrow hardness interval gives confidence in processing all parts.

customers,” says Darren Walsh, Regional

“SSAB products allow us to manufacture

Sales Manager Australia at SSAB. “The

truck and trailer bodies to suit our

lighter design of Hardox bodies supports

customers’ application requirements,” Ben

lower fuel consumption and less tire wear.

Contact SSAB Web: www.ssab.com

www.trailermag.com.au

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Hyva-Fontaine fit for the long haul HYVA PACIFIC CONTINUES WITH THE GROWTH AND SUPPORT OF THE HYVA-FONTAINE RANGE OF FIFTH WHEELS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND MARKETS. National Manager Hydraulics and Truck,

cranes – Ferrari & Hyva and capital

“On top of our world class products we

Trailer Accessories Darren Stocks, said

equipment, hook loaders, skip loaders and

support our customers just as well as we

the Hyva-Fontaine fifth wheel range is

waste compactors only sells and supports

service their fleets – doing the right thing, in

increasingly gaining in acceptance and

the world’s best transport solutions with the

the right way, at the right time to build valued

popularity with fleets and OEM’s in the

Fontaine range – no exception.

long term partnerships that go the distance.

Australian and New Zealand markets as a

“At Hyva and Fontaine we work at the

“Combining our fifth wheel experience and

high quality and price competitive alternative

forefront of haulage technology to keep

service ethos to ensure your fleet will always

to the existing players in the market.

your fleet on the road and off the repair

be fit for the long haul.”

Hyva Pacific with more than 20 years of

list,” Darren says.

service to the Australian transport industry

“Our specialist experience enables us to offer

NO CONTACT, NO COUPLE

through its world renowned transport

a broad range of technically tailored options

Specifically designed to reduce mis-coupling,

hydraulics tipping systems, truck loading

– meeting your exacting standards.

Hyva Pacific’s patented TechLock systems jaw

Trailer Magazine MARCH 22

No contact, no couple.

Three handle options: standard, interlock or extended.

150F Slider.

height sensor will not allow the fifth wheel

CONFIDENCE AS STANDARD

Australian Component Registration Number

to close if the king pin enters at the incorrect

Intelligent design and robust manufacturing

(CRN) to ensure fit for use our markets.

height or position.

standards allows Hyva Pacific to offer a

Hyva Pacific has stock available at its

comprehensive two-year warranty as standard.

Newcastle warehouse or via its dealer

JAW PROTECTION

network throughout Australia and New

Profiled protective forging safeguards the

THE AUSTRALIAN RANGE

Zealand which can provide pricing and

TechLock mechanism from damage due to

The Hyva-Fontaine range consists of the

fit up advice.

high coupling errors.

3000, 3000LM and 170CI top plates with

Painting, fit up and blue plate services are

both greased and greaseless options with REDUCING KING PIN WEAR

six different feet height variants. Mounting

available in all states. For all OEM and dealer enquiries,

King pin 360-degree surface contact extends

plate options cover all American, European

contact Darren Stocks at Hyva Pacific –

the life of the king pin and fifth wheel

and Japanese chassis widths to cover all

d.stocks@hyva.com.

mechanism.

fleet needs. All Hyva-Fontaine Fifth Wheels meet with

LIGHT WEIGHT, HEAVY DUTY

the current Australian and New Zealand

Low weight, high strength fifth wheels are

standards AS-NZS 4968 and ADR62/02 with

designed to provide a long product life cycle.

each product line having gained the relevant

Contact Hyva Pacific 72 Glenwood Drive Thornton NSW 2322 Ph: 02 4966 3777 Web: www.hyva.com

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Event review: Automechanika Dubai DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN C-LEVEL EXECUTIVES AT DUBAI TRADE SHOWS INCLUDING AUTOMECHANIKA CONFIRMS A WELCOME RETURN TO BUSINESS FOR THE EXHIBITION INDUSTRY. The return of physical trade fairs to Dubai in

compared to 2019,” said Mellor.

Lifting the hood on a rapidly transforming

2021 has been welcomed by C-level decision

“We saw 78 percent more senior

and maturing sector where digitisation is the

makers, with one of the Middle East’s largest

management visitor registration to our

new driver, the 18th edition of the show,

organisers confirming senior management

shows in 2021 compared to 2019, which

organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East,

visitor registration to its exhibitions last year

indicates that, while total attendance may

had exhibitors from 47 countries and 12

increased by 78 percent versus pre-Covid

currently be less than the bumper pre-

national pavilions all demonstrating just how

years.

pandemic years, those that do attend our

far the sector has come in its technological

Messe Frankfurt Middle East returned to the

shows are high-level decision makers with a

transformation and signalling more change

live events landscape at Dubai World Trade

clear intent and purpose.”

ahead.

Centre in September 2021 and has since

“There is pent-up demand by visitors to

“Technology advances are impacting

hosted eight face-to-face exhibitions in the

network and find new suppliers that has

all segments of the industry and are in

Emirate, welcoming a combined 64,254

been largely unfulfilled by alternatives such

evidence across all the show’s six sectors,”

trade visitors from 116 countries.

as digital or online events,” added Mr.

said Automechanika Dubai Show Director,

The Dubai-based company lists Beautyworld

Mellor. “Dubai, and the UAE is a prime

Mahmut Gazi Bilikozen.

Middle East, Automechanika Dubai, and

destination for international professionals to

“This represents a seismic shift in the

Intersec as its three flagship shows. While

come and do business safely thanks to the

regional industry, which is advancing rapidly

the total number of visitor attendance is

foresight of the country’s leadership.”

in terms of service provision, product

justifiably less than pre-pandemic years,

The largest international trade show for

innovation and professional standards.

an increasingly positive trend, said Messe

the automotive aftermarket industry in the

This is an industry which has now come

Frankfurt Middle East’s CEO Simon Mellor,

Middle East – Automechanika Dubai – was

of age.

is the steep rise in visitor registration by

held in December 2021 at the Dubai World

“Compared to 2019, we have seen a 40

the likes of CEOs, Managing Directors, and

Trade Centre (DWTC). It was officially

per cent increase in senior management

business owners.

opened by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General,

and an 18 per cent increase in procurement

“This growth is mirrored by the number

Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors

and purchasing personnel pre-registering

of individuals from the procurement or

of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

for the show – another signal of increased

purchasing function which has increased

& Commissioner General for Infrastructure,

business activity and interest in finding new

by an average of 14 percent in real terms

Urban Planning and Well-Being.

partners.”

Trailer Magazine MARCH 22

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FLEET OF THE MONTH

Hero high

The trucks are equipped with 360-degree camera systems.

CNC CARTAGE GROWS THANKS TO THE VERSATILITY OF ITS FLEET OF CRANE TRUCKS AND THE EXPERTISE OF ITS PEOPLE. Two Australian industries which have defied

with more currently on order, plus almost

recruitment process.

the constrictive effects of the pandemic

30 full time dedicated sub-contractors in

“The whole idea of being on Facebook is to

have been the supply of new trucks, and

company livery. The equipment also includes

have a presence so people know who we

the construction industry. CNC Cartage

12 semi-trailers. As a family company its

are, and we also get a lot of guys coming to

Solutions’ Chad and Chelsea Brown have

growth, according to Chad, has been partly

us looking for work,” Chad explains.

been riding the wave of both as the demand

determined by its inability to say no.

Rather than being a self-promoter, Chad

for the services of their crane trucks has

“The biggest thing is making sure the

considers his own expertise is in the area

driven their requirements for additional

customer is happy and they don’t need to

of operating the trucks and the business

vehicles. In the late ‘90s Chad was only

rely upon anyone else,” he says.

around them and he has assembled a group

20 years of age and delivering timber to a

Chad readily admits he has never been much

of key people and trusted suppliers. Chad

wholesaler’s customers using flat top trucks

of a salesperson. Until recently he didn’t

considers Russell Walls, who is in charge of

when he realised there was a gap in the

even have a need for one, having managed

the daily logistical side of operations, his

market which could be better filled with

to achieve company growth by providing

right-hand man.

deliveries using crane trucks.

a good service and maintaining good

“Over the past ten years Russell has helped

“A lot of people were asking me to deliver

relationships with the customers.

expand the business,” he says. “Russell and

components to building sites for them. I

“Keith Poppleton joined us in 2020 in the

I worked together at the very first company

remember the first customer who said ‘if you

dual role of sales and compliance. Keith

where I started with flat tops 20 years ago.

get a crane truck we’ll use you’,” says Chad.

enjoys making sure we are compliant and

It was a big step for us to bring someone in

“We took the plunge and we still do work

he’s our WH&S officer and works closely

from outside yet we’ve consistently grown

for that same customer today. A lot of our

with the authorities and any outside

since then. Jo Booth joined us about seven

early customers are still with us and we’ve

companies we use in the areas of health and

years ago and manages all of the office staff

grown together.”

safety,” Chad says.

and HR compliance and she has made a

From those humble beginnings the CNC fleet

Social media assists the dual purposes of

great contribution to easing the running of

has evolved to 40 company owned vehicles

expanding both the client base and the

the business.”

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When only the best will do JIM HURLEY, OR JJ AS HE’S AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN, IS WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF OUR TRUCKING INDUSTRY’S FINEST GENTLEMEN. HUMBLE AND GENEROUS WITH HIS TIME AND RESOURCES, JIM HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE WORKING CAREER TO DATE IN VARIOUS ROLES WITHIN HIS FAMILY BUSINESS, KENWORTH AND DAF DEALER BROWN AND HURLEY. Effectively this could be considered a forerunner to Performance-Based Standards (PBS), decades before the system was formalised. He recalls a modification he made to 32’ stock crates to incorporate a rounded nose so they had capacity for several more beasts without needing to increase the swing clearance. “Even back in those days operators were chasing increased trailer lengths,” Jim says. “During my lifetime so far I’ve seen trailer lengths increase from 32-to-34 feet, then 36, 40, 45 and 48 feet. “Then in the late ‘80s the first 23-metre B-doubles arrived, which were subsequently increased to 25- and later 26-metre, and so the length creep continues.” In 1963, after completing his Born at The Risk near Kyogle in 1942, Jim

with the corners not smoothly rounded off,

apprenticeship, Jim moved to the Brisbane

Hurley commenced his working life in 1958

I smile and think to myself, ‘the person who

branch to appraise vehicles and arrange

as an apprentice motor mechanic under the

worked on this didn’t do his apprenticeship

repairs on used trucks. He moved back to

watchful eye of Alan Brown, who along

under Alan Brown’.”

Kyogle in 1965 and took up a position in

with Jim’s father Jack, founded Brown and

Jim worked diligently during his

sales.

Hurley in 1946.

apprenticeship and not only learned well

From 1986 Jim assumed the role of Dealer

“Alan taught me great work ethics and that

the skills of a motor mechanic, but also

Principal and Group Manager of Sales at

only perfect was good enough,” Jim says.

turned his hand to improving the design

Kyogle, a position he held for the following

“To this day, if I see a bolt in a chassis with

and function of semi-trailers, which in those

three decades.

the thread facing outwards, or a bracket

days were just 32’ (9.75m) long.

In addition, he was Managing Director of the company from 1990 to 2012. Today Jim’s official title is Roving Ambassador, which after all those years of hard work is a fitting way for him to continue working for his family company within the industry he loves.

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