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Locally made components and machinery are forecast to see a boost following the Federal Government’s $1.5 billion investment into the Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Such a vision aims to realise a high quality and sustainable manufacturing nation that helps to deliver a strong, modern and resilient economy. To achieve this, the Government has outlined its four-pillar action plan: getting the economic conditions right for business, making science and technology work for industry, focusing on areas of advantage and building national resilience for a strong economy. It does sound promising. Can it deliver? Saeid Nikdel, an expert in quality management, said restrictions enforced across the world have resulted in a lack of availability and delivery delays due to parts and componentry held up in international supply chains. This lag has affected Australia’s access to goods and highlights Australia’s dependence on overseas markets for the supply of machinery, tools, parts and product components. The Government’s Strategy, albeit timely, would appear to be addressing a major vulnerability in our domestic manufacturing endeavours. Interestingly, market research firms have projected that the component supply chain in the US is impacting trailer productivity throughout the country. A report from ACT Research, published in March, revealed that US trailer net

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orders pushed the industry backlog higher for the past seven months with January’s order level 66 per cent above current builds. The challenge to increase production in this context is constrained by access to parts needed for structural composition of new trailers and those used in the undercarriage assembly builds. Are we seeing similar constraints impede the progress of Australia’s leading trailer manufacturers and industry suppliers? On the surface, it would appear not to be the case. In this edition of Trailer, see the latest innovations in Australia’s modern road tankers. We have on display the finest examples of road transport equipment that are either Australian made and/or tailored for rigorous heavy duty application down under. Numerous manufacturers, according to Nikdel, have struggled to upscale operations to meet the increase in demand which he contends is a wakeup call for Australian manufacturers who realise they must strengthen supply chains. Well, that Strategy sounds rather convenient. As for Australia’s national manufacturing priorities, resources technology and critical minerals processing tops the list. Nikdel is optimistic the Strategy will improve its target markets. For the spend and Federal commitment, I hope so, too.

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10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry. 26 Economy The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reveals its latest report on Australia’s fuel security and petrol prices. 28 Modern Road Tankers A showcase of tanker innovation and business partnerships at their best.

34 Container Transport A division of The Drake Group, O’Phee Trailers offers a range of container carrying trailers including skels, flat-tops, dropdecks and sideloaders. 36 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene. 42 Tow Couplings SAF-Holland has released its ELI-te™ Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant in Australia.

44 Trailer Building Materials/Components REDARC welcomes a new sales manager, Callaghan Concrete Pumps relies on The WDS Group for quality service and support while JOST Australia expands its product portfolio. 50 Women In Industry Rachael Ashfield is proud to be an Ambassador for the 2021 Women in Industry Awards.

52 Industry Icon Having started an apprenticeship as a boilermaker / welder at age 15, Lionel Moore progressed to owning his own trailer building business, which has gone on to produce a vast number of trailers for many customers across Australia. 54 Fleet of the Month The local commercial vehicle arm of Legend Global won the contract for the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel project. 56 World Map The latest acquisition by US-based autonomous driving technology specialist, Aurora, is set to accelerate its mission to deliver its first product safely, quickly and broadly. 58 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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Vale: Noel ‘Mick’ Mullins Noel Mullins.

With deep sadness, The Drake Group

engineering which made him a natural fit

an integral role in the early success of

has announced the passing of long-term

for a company like Drake Trailers.

Drake Trailers.

employee and friend, Noel ‘Mick’ Mullins,

“If he wanted to build something, he never

“He was our factory foreman for many

who worked for the company between

had any plans or blueprints – he would

years and was instrumental in ensuring

1960 and 2007.

just do it straight from his head.

our early designs of heavy haulage trailers

After a brave battle with various forms of

“He built horse floats for us when we

worked really well,” he said.

cancer in recent years, Noel passed away

were growing up and doing the show

“In the early ‘60s there were no drawings

peacefully on Sunday 7 March, aged 84.

circuits, again straight out of his head.

and no computers. My father would sit with

Noel was born at Warwick and lived most

He had the foresight to see how things

Noel and they would talk about how they

of his life in Queensland. He was educated

would turn out before they’d actually

were going to make the next trailer – what

at St James College in Brisbane and then

been made. He didn’t need a plan, he

would work and what wouldn’t – then Noel

completed a boilermaker/ fitter and turner

would look at something and say, ‘that’s

would go out as the factory foreman with

apprenticeship, also in Brisbane.

not going to work’, or ‘yeah, that’ll work’ –

his team and just build it,” John continued.

After Noel and his wife Lorraine were

he just knew.”

He added, “Some of those trailers are still

married, he landed a job in the sand mines

According to Jay, there was nothing he

in operation today.”

at Cabarita and Kingscliff, just over the

wouldn’t do for the four daughters and

John said he had the privilege of working

border in New South Wales, where he

two sons he and Lorraine had.

with Mullins when he joined the family

worked for a few years.

“When he started with Drake he was

business, learning from him many of the

One of Noel and Lorraine’s daughters, Jay

also driving cabs so he could pay for our

skills he now holds.

Lees, recalls that her father started working

private education,” she said.

“Noel was very smart, honest, tough and

for Drake Trailers founder Colin Drake in

“He would do anything for anyone – it

straight forward – and he loved a good

1960, just two years after the company’s

didn’t matter who you were, you were

laugh,” John said. “He played a big part in

inception.

always welcome.”

laying the foundations for what The Drake

“I was just a baby when he started

Sharing his recollections of Noel, The

Group is today.”

with Drake Trailers,” Jay said. “Once he

Drake Group owner and son of Colin,

Noel is survived by his wife Lorraine,

landed at Drake he had no intentions of

John Drake, said he was a man of

five of their six kids, 11 grandkids, 29

ever leaving.”

integrity and extremely capable in terms

great grandkids and four great great

Jay said her father had an innate flair for

of his engineering prowess, having played

grandkids – and loved by all.

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NEWS

Buchholz talks post-Covid recovery for cold chain carriers Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, recently addressed the 79th conference of the Refrigerated

Minister Scott Buchholz speaks at conference focused on the refrigerated transport industry.

Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia (RWTA) in Noosa to outline a postCovid Recovery for the transport industry. Buchholz said Covid acted as a catalyst for panic buying, which put an enormous strain on the freight and supply chain, including the members of the RWTA. “We saw supermarkets shelves and fridges cleared and the industry working around the clock to meet this demand. “And at every event the industry, our truckies and freight and logistics workers rose to the challenge” said Buchholz.

“We’re investing $110 billion over 10 years

yours bounce back from COVID is through

Speaking at the conference, Buchholz

from 2020-21 in transport infrastructure

business-friendly taxation measures.

highlighted the substantial Federal

across Australia through our rolling

“The supercharged Instant Asset Write Off,

Government investment in road infrastructure

infrastructure plan.

Temporary Full Expensing and Loss Carry

and taxation measures available to transport

“Never in Australia’s history have we not

Back Offset.

businesses in recovering from Covid-19

spent more on transport infrastructure to

“Not only are these measures business

related shutdowns.

bust congestion, better connect our regions,

friendly, they are investment friendly and job

“Rebuilding our economy from Covid means

improve safety on our roads and meet our

friendly. It’s about getting business back to

building more roads, bridges and transport

national freight challenge.

what they do best and that is supporting our

infrastructure, he said.

“Another way we are helping businesses like

country and creating jobs.”

Fruit producers show blockchain in action Australian rockmelons from Red Cliffs,

“Exporting fruit that is traceable through

have to protect that.”

Victoria, are now being exported

the supply chain ensures food safety, boosts

Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster, a

to Canada and the UK thanks to

biosecurity and enhances the confidence

member of the Standing Committee on

traceability technology.

of our trading partners and consumers,”

Agriculture and Water Resources, said

FreshChain Systems has successfully piloted

said Littleproud.

these exports demonstrate the benefits

its blockchain tech exporting end-to-end

“I’m very excited about the potential

of blockchain enabled technology, with

traceable whole rockmelons from the

applications of the technology used in this

the products labelled with a QR code

Sunraysia region supported by the Australian

successful trial in strengthening traceability

that consumers can scan to find out

Government Traceability Grants Program.

in horticultural supply chains.

traceability details.

Minister for Agriculture, Drought and

“The blockchain-enabled traceability

“It’s a shining example of the next

Emergency Management, David Littleproud,

systems along with proper labelling and QR

generation of innovation of Australian

said the digitised tracing of ‘Honey Kiss’

codes consumers can scan is a win-win for

producers, as they build on the strong

and ‘Sugar Kiss’ varieties from farm to

all supply chain participants.

track record of farmers taking advantage of

major export markets in the UK and Canada

“Our clean green reputation makes

market opportunities and finding ways to

was innovation in action.

Australian produce valued overseas and we

deliver high quality new products.”

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Ag production on track to reach record $65.9B Australian agricultural production is

“They have responded big time and now

to increase by 18 per cent to $184,000

on track for a record-breaking year,

we’re seeing the results, with a near record

a farm in the short term.

with an expected farmgate value

winter crop harvest, strong meat prices and

“It’s a remarkable rebound from drought –

of $65.9 billion helping to drive the

higher farm incomes.

in terms of the three years of consecutive

nation’s recovery.

“2020-21 is forecast to be an outstanding

decline and the sheer scale of the

Minister for Agriculture, Drought

year for Australian agriculture, with

turnaround.

and Emergency Management, David

an expected eight per cent lift in

“Our industry is on the cusp of an exciting

Littleproud, said ABARES figures

production value on last year on the

few decades, but prosperity can never be

released 2 March 2021 confirm the

back of a near record winter crop of 55.2

taken for granted and we all need to work

sector’s extraordinary turnaround

million tonnes.

together to understand the risks.

from drought.

“Farm cash income for broadacre

“The Australian Government is committed

“This is an astounding result and

farms is projected to increase by

to accelerating innovation and agricultural

testament to our farmers’ hard work,

around 18 per cent at the national

trade growth by building a resilient

resilience and ability to adapt quickly to a

level to average $184,000 per farm in

and agile sector.

pandemic,”said Littleproud.

2020–21.

“We have laid down solid foundations to

“I’ve always said agriculture will lead

“Favourable conditions means strong

ensure agriculture can not only withstand

Australia’s recovery out of Covid-19 and

meat prices will also continue, with the

the challenges, but flourish, by supporting

our farmers are on the frontline.

average national farm income projected

industry to reach its full potential.”

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Training program tackles cold chain food waste A training program aimed at improving

Wasted food costs our economy about $20 billion annually.

the credentials of those responsible for the integrity and safety of Australia’s chilled and frozen food supply went live last month. The program, the Cold Chain Professional Development Series, is in response to cold chain losses from temperature abuse which have been identified by recent national studies sponsored by the Commonwealth Government. The Australian Food Cold Chain Council (AFCCC), with input and the support of kindred organisations with stakes in the cold chain, has taken the lead by producing the first of five Cold Food Codes, and following this with the first online training program of its kind for those who work at the many levels in

development of four more Cold Food

in the cold chain, including thermistors,

the cold chain, in transport, distribution

Codes, eventually covering the entire cold

thermocouples, resistive temperature

centres, loading docks, food industries and

chain including all facets inbound and

detectors, infrared thermometers and

retail outlets.

outbound from the grocery and retail

bimetallic devices. These technologies are

The first training program in the Cold

environment. Training modules will follow

applied across four types of thermometers

Chain Professional Development Series

each Code release.

– probe, infrared, time temperature

deals with the humble thermometer.

Leading players in Australia’s fight

recording devices and single use

This was chosen because temperature

against food waste have applauded the

temperature indicators.

management is the most misunderstood

initiative. Special adviser to the Fight Food

The Code spells out the advantages and

and misused aspect of cold chain food

Waste CRC, Mark Barthel said of the

disadvantages of each, plus their response

management and delivery.

online training module “… a great job

speed, sensitivity and stability.

AFCCC research shows that quality

of encapsulating all of the information

The online courses can be done in a

management systems which demand

required for a practitioner to understand

practitioner’s own time and will earn

temperature validation through a series

the importance of an integrated cold food

them qualifications that can enhance

of refrigerated events in the cold chain

chain and the use of the most appropriate

their professional skills in an industry that

are not being followed or even taken

thermometer technology”.

desperately needs such talents.

seriously by many companies involved

The training is aimed at two audiences –

Last year, a government and industry-

in the delivery and management of cold

the cold chain practitioners, those who

sponsored study revealed that food waste

food. This abuse is leading to massive

work at the coalface of the cold chain and

attributable to failures in the cold food

food wastage, estimated to be costing the

most likely to need thermometers in their

chain costs the Australian economy nearly

country $20 billion every year.

hands, and managing practitioners, who

$4 billion at farm gate values and causes

The first training course, Thermometers

are responsible for overseeing a compliant

annual greenhouse gas emissions roughly

and the cold chain practitioner is

critical control point and ensuring that

equivalent to all of the cars in Queensland.

now live on the AFCCC website. The

the right thermometers are used and

The study, Australia’s first in-depth

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP)

understood for the job at hand.

examination of the cost of food waste

and the Produce Marketing Association

The training modules go back to the basics

because of deficiencies in the cold

(PMA) will also host the course on their

of what a thermometer does, how it

food chain was carried out by the

website training pages. Others are

should be maintained, calibrated and used

Melbourne-based Expert Group, for the

expected to follow soon.

on a variety of packaging and produce. It

Department of Agriculture, Water and the

The AFCCC is proceeding with the

outlines the range of thermometers used

Environment, and Refrigerants Australia.

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IA releases priority update Infrastructure Australia (IA) has released its

and education,” said McCormack.

Minister for Communications, Urban

priority list for 2021.

“I am pleased to see a strong focus

Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul

The Federal Government has welcomed

on economic development in regional

Fletcher, said the Priority List informs all

the Infrastructure Priority List update as it

communities, with projects such as the

levels of government and the private sector

showcases the Government’s commitment

Federally-funded Parkes Bypass highlighted

on what priority projects and initiatives are

to deliver nation-defining infrastructure

by IA as a priority corridor which will

under development across the country.

while helping inform future investment

deliver long-term benefits for the freight

“The Infrastructure Priority List provided

priorities for all levels of government.

operators, farmers and manufacturers of

important input into the Government’s

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

the region.

considerations on which major national

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

“Corridor-focused improvements mean

infrastructure projects should receive

Development, Michael McCormack, said

reduced travel times and improved freight

federal funding,” said Fletcher. “The

the Priority List seamlessly couples with

productivity as this Government continues

Government has already committed to

Australia’s infrastructure-led economic

to support priority projects like these,

many of the initiatives on the list, which

recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

ensuring goods get to market and drivers

are helping bust congestion, increase

“The Priority List drew on 124 new

get home sooner and safer.

road safety and improve travel times

submissions received since the last edition’s

“The Priority List helps inform future

in both regional and urban areas. I am

release in August 2020, highlighting a

Australian Government investments as we

particularly pleased to see the addition of

$59 billion pipeline of investments for

continue to deliver on our 10-year, $110

many projects in fast-growing cities to the

nationally significant priorities across

billion infrastructure plan which is laying

list, such as the Armadale Road Bridge,

a range of sectors including transport,

the foundations for economic recovery

following the assessment by IA as having

energy, water, communications, housing

following the Covid-19 pandemic.”

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AusPost reports revenue growth, strong parcel volume delivery National courier, Australia Post, has posted its performance for the six months to 31 December. Australia Post today announced group revenue for the reported period of $4.3 billion, up 15.5 per cent year-on-year and group profit before tax at $166.6 million, including letter losses of $74.2 million. Capital investment during the period increased to $189.4 million, up $40.3 million on last year, with continued investment to improve the business and increase the capacity in the parcels network, including the new Sunshine West Facility which opened pre-Christmas. Parcels and Services revenue was up almost $701 million, or 25.9 per cent, to $3,403 million, largely due to the strongest parcel volumes in the organisation’s history which continued to be delivered to communities across

Australia Post excels across the board despite Covid-19.

the country during Covid-19 restrictions. StarTrack and the international business,

continue to provide essential goods and

service for communities.

Australia Post Global eCommerce

services to customers.

“We had over 107 million customers visit

Solutions, both delivered strong results,

“The ability of our people to adapt

our corporate and Licensed Post Offices

with a disciplined focus on cost, an

during this intensely challenging period

across the country in the first half, with

increase in volumes, and growth in

has ensured many businesses across the

23.7 million visits alone in December,

third-party logistics and cross-border

country have been able to continue to

supported by our hard-working Post Office

eCommerce.

operate and communities have been

team and Licensed Post Office partners

Letter volumes were down 13.6 per cent

able to access our services – with Post

committed to serving the community

with revenue down 11.0 per cent. The

Offices and delivery services continuing

during this challenging time.

10 cent per letter Basic Postage Rate

throughout Covid-19,” said Boys.

“Following the S&P ratings downgrade

increase in January 2020 has only partly

“The regulatory changes to our delivery

in November 2019, whilst still below

compensated for the continued structural

services have provided the flexibility to

the profit levels of several years ago, it is

decline of letter volumes and increasing

adapt our resources and people to where

pleasing to see year-on-year improvement

delivery points for this important

they are most needed and it has been

as we work hard to restore the financial

community service, with losses for the half

a credit to our people they were able

position at the same time as continuing

of $74.2 million.

to respond to suit the rapidly changing

to invest to meet changing customer

Australia Post continued to generate

consumer needs, with more than 2,000

demands.”

savings from business efficiency programs

of our posties moving to parcel delivery

It is expected eCommerce will be more

implemented across the organisation

to help manage the significant growth in

subdued in the second half while letter

including reducing head office support

eCommerce, as large and small businesses

losses will continue, contributing to an

costs by $23 million.

serviced their customers online.

overall loss in the next six months.

Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and

“Our retail network of more than 4,300

Australia Post will release full year results

Managing Director, Rodney Boys, said

Post Offices continues to provide critical

in September and at this stage, expects to

the result was a significant achievement

government and financial services,

post a modest profit while being cognisant

given the uncertainty of Covid-19 and the

particularly in rural and remote Australia,

of the ongoing uncertainty of Covid-19

necessary network changes required to

where Bank@Post remains an invaluable

and pressures facing customers.

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VISA Global Logistics, Mondiale merger creates $1.2B business Freight companies VISA Global Logistics

VISA and Mondiale currently handle 500,000

and Mondiale Freight Services Limited have

containers per annum and employ more than

agreed to merge to form a significant entity

1,500 people globally, covering all aspects of

in international transport and logistics.

freight forwarding, customs, wharf transport,

The merged company will reportedly have

and warehousing.

a combined annual revenue of $1.2 billion,

“The Mondiale and VISA teams have very

with operations across Australia, New

close synergies and are an excellent fit in the

Zealand, North Asia, South East Asia, Indian

merged company,” said Mondiale Director

Sub-Continent and Europe.

and shareholder, John Sargent.

Both companies have made significant

“Each company has grown globally over

investments in wharf transport in Australia

the last 30 plus years, with complementary

and New Zealand and offer a total end-

global networks and a key focus on customer

to-end supply chain solution in these

service,” said VISA Global Logistics Director

become CEO of the merged group.

two countries.

and shareholder, Vittorio Tarchi.

“The strength of the combined entity,

The founding seven executive shareholders

Ray Meade, who has operated in the global

supported by its extremely valued and

of VISA and Mondiale will remain with

freight markets in both Australia and New

dedicated staff will deliver significant

the company as shareholders in their

Zealand for 30 years and managed Mondiale’s

advantage to both its existing and future

executive positions.

Australian operations for over eight years, will

customer base.” said Meade.

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NEWS

Toll NZ freight forwarding site triples productivity Toll New Zealand, New Plymouth.

(including JobKeeper: $11.9 million) (FY2019: $19.9 million).For the second half of 2020 (2H20) trading EBITDA was $13.9 million due to strong sales peformance, improved operating leverage and sales realised from business initiatives. • Volumes were up 7.6 per cent on the prior period to 61,000 tonnes with buoyant conditions in 2H20. • Capral posted a strong balance sheet and net cash of $49.4 million. • Normalised earnings per share at 66 cents. • Final dividend declared at 45.0 cps (fully franked), up on 2019 which was impacted

A new 3,500-square-metre Toll New Zealand

“The new building has been designed with

site in New Plymouth has officially opened.

our employees’ needs top of mind. The

• Market share also gained against imports.

Neil Holdom, Mayor of New Plymouth,

installation of Clearlite sheets has enhanced

• The major restructure of Bremer Park

joined Toll New Zealand’s Executive General

natural lighting and the office facilities are

Manager Jon Adams online due to the

first class.”

current Alert Level 3 restrictions, and Branch

The new facility is reported to be more

Manager, Willy Harvey to unveil the modern

accessible, located at the Connett Rd

logistics depot to Toll employees and

industrial estate that runs parallel with the

customers.

State Highway 3 motorway.

Adams said the new hub will service the

The site demonstrates Toll’s commitment to

Taranaki region and create a more efficient

both New Plymouth’s local freight industry

working environment for Toll employees to

and New Zealand’s sector more broadly.

service customers’ growing needs.

Toll New Zealand currently employs more

“This brand-new logistics hub serving

than 700 New Zealanders nationwide.

Taranaki is a key part of Toll New Zealand’s

Capral talks industry rebound, acquisitions

ongoing network transformation,” he said.

Aluminium specialist, Capral, is a leading

the period of Covid restrictions and a

“It is also an investment in our hard-working

supplier for Australia’s trailer building industry.

number of initiatives were implemented to

and passionate team and will enable them to

The company, according to a 2020 full year

safeguard employees and the business.

work more efficiently while providing best-in-

results presentation, has six plants and nine

Notably, Capral qualified for JobKeeper in

class service to our customers.”

extrusion presses as well as 18 distribution

May allowing all Capral employees’ jobs to be

The new facility’s 1,700-square-metre

centres nationwide.

retained. The JobKeeper funds set aside were

warehouse, and 500-square-metre canopy,

Capral has more than 800 employees and

invested in job creating capital projects such

is five times the size of the previous New

manages an annual extrusion capacity of

as the Smithfield extrusion plant acquisition

Plymouth depot. The centre’s increased

65,000 tonnes.

2021 ($9 million) and NSW paint line 2022

capacity enables Toll’s New Plymouth team

The business reported annual turnover for the

($3 million).

to process three times the amount of freight

12 months to 31 December 2020 of $432

The Smithfield acquisition is expected to

than the previous centre, ensuring Toll can

million.

contribute from Q@ FY2021 onwards.

keep pace with the growing e-commerce

Tony Dragicevich, Capral CEO and Managing

Despite new truck and van builds being down

demands.

Director, outlined full year earnings ahead of

9.2 per cent from 2019, transport has started

Toll New Plymouth Branch Manager, Willy

guidance, very strong second half profit and

to lift. The industrial sector is rebounding.

Harvey, said he is already seeing a significant

cash flow, and continuation of dividend as

Dragicevich summarised Capral’s strategy

improvement in his team’s morale.

key FY2020 highlights.

and outlook: “Deliver benefits from capital

“Our previous building was more than 40

• T rading EBITDA of $19.7 million (FY2019:

resourcing investments to further improve

years old,” he said.

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$11 million) and EBITDA of $47.2 million

by structuring costs and in line with 2018.

facility was completed, realising a further $5 million savings in FY2020. • Market conditions in the residential building sector reportedly improved on the back of the government stimulus. • Key investment in Smithfield, New South Wales, extrusion capacity contributed positively to Q2 FY2021. • The total reportable lost time and medically treated injuries per million work hours was the best on record at 5.8 (FY2019: 11.4). • Capral continued to operate throughout

Capral’s long term competitive position”.

First tranche of $100M road safety package rolls out in SA The Government of South Australia has announced 15 new road safety projects worth more than $100 million are due to commence soon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said tranche one works would start imminently and be completed by June to improve safety and support jobs as soon as possible. “This funding is part of our national $2 billion Road Safety Program and will deliver much-needed lifesaving upgrades including shoulder sealing, rumble strips, works to prevent head-on collisions and barriers to prevent run-off-road crashes,” said McCormack. “The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will always do everything we can to ensure all South Australians make it home sooner and safer at the end of every road trip, no matter where they live.” Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, said getting funding flowing and shovels in the dirt on road safety upgrades

More infrastructure works that support jobs and safety.

across the state was going to create jobs and save lives.

their bit to promote road safety so we can

roads and driver peace of mind means to

“Getting work underway on these projects

all get home safely,” said Wingard.

commuters, which is why I am proud to

now means we are delivering safer roads

“Crashes happen because people can

be part of a Government that takes road

and supporting around 500 local jobs

make mistakes, but these life-saving road

safety very seriously.”

through economic stimulus at a time it is

safety investments will reduce the impact

The Australian Government’s funding for

needed most,” said Marshall.

of those mistakes.”

the Road Safety Program is subject to

“My Government is pleased to

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

‘use it or lose it’ provisions and will deliver

be partnering with the Australian

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz,

life-saving treatments on regional roads

Government to get this more than $100

said road safety was a key priority for

across SA while also supporting local jobs

million in funding out the door to improve

the Australian Government and this

and providing a welcome boost to local

the safety of our road network and reduce

investment was all about ensuring

economies.

the number of deaths and serious injuries

Australians can get home sooner and

The ‘use it or lose it’ provisions require

occurring on our roads.”

safer.

states and territories to use their notionally

South Australian Minister for Infrastructure

“As a former transport operator, I know

allocated funds within a timeframe, or

and Transport, Corey Wingard, said South

what it’s like to travel long distances on

the funds can be reallocated to projects in

Australians would soon start feeling the

all sorts of regional and urban roads and

other jurisdictions.

difference this funding will make on the

of course the difference treatments like

In total, the Australian Government has

state’s roads.

shoulder sealing, rumble strips and barriers

committed $83.7 million and the South

“If there is one important New Year’s

can make to drivers’ peace of mind in

Australian Government a further $20.9

resolution I encourage all South Australians

preventing crashes,” said Buchholz.

million to fund the state-wide upgrades

to stick to this year, it’s to ensure they do

“You just can’t put a price on what safer

under this first tranche of the program. www.trailermag.com.au

NEWS

Funding allocation of $43M to finish Bolivia Hill upgrade The Australian Government has unlocked

the Bolivia Hill upgrade by $10.74 million.

for the north of the New England but for the

almost $43 million in new funding to finish the

“This takes the total NSW Government

whole New England Highway. I am so glad

Bolivia Hill upgrade in New South Wales.

commitment from $25 million to nearly $36

that after a long battle on your behalf we are

The extra funding raises the Australian

million, building on our vision for a safer,

delivering.”

Government commitment to the project from

stronger regional NSW,” said Toole.

State Member for Northern Tablelands Adam

$55 million to almost $98 million.

“This is a project that’s driving jobs in the

Marshall said the project had faced some

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

region, strengthening the local economy and

challenges due to the steep terrain and

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

getting people and freight to their destinations

bushfires in the area, so it was great to see it

Development, Michael McCormack, said the

sooner and safer.”

powering ahead thanks to additional funding

funding boost would meet the design and

Federal Member for New England, Barnaby

because it would be a gamechanger for locals.

delivery challenges identified after construction

Joyce, said the treatments to Bolivia Hill would

“This upgrade will not only improve road safety

started in 2018.

significantly improve road safety between Glen

and deliver more productive, efficient and

“With the increase in Australian Government

Innes and Tenterfield, complementing other

reliable journeys, but also minimise the impact

funding secured, we can now get on with the

investments on the New England Highway

on the natural and cultural environment,” said

job of making this stretch of road safer for all

such as the $700 million Singleton Bypass, the

Marshall.

road users,” said McCormack.

$137 million Scone Bypass and the $4.2 million

Since construction started in 2018, additional

“Investing in crucial local projects such as this is

Armidale Airport Roundabout.

geotechnical investigations revealed suitable

what we are doing across Australia under our

“The existing highway has a poor crash history

strength rock was below the design founding

record $110 billion infrastructure investment

owing to narrow lanes and road shoulders, a

levels. This meant the original abutment

plan, which is laying the foundations for

rock face on one side of the highway and a

foundation designs and configuration of the

economic recovery from the Covid-19

steep rock valley on the other,” said Joyce.

retaining wall needed to be re-designed to suit

pandemic.”

“The upgrade will save lives and boost

the site conditions.

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and

productivity within the region—a win-win for

The project is jointly funded with the Australian

Roads, Paul Toole, said the NSW Government

motorists and the area’s businesses alike.

Government committing $97.96 million and

had also increased its funding commitment to

“This has been a long term project not only

the NSW Government $35.74 million.

Hume Freeway rebuild features recycled plastics More than 2,100 tonnes of recycled

Performance testing of the recycled

expected to be completed within a week,

road base product will be used in works

road surface has shown a significant

weather depending.

to rebuild the south-bound lane on an

improvement in the longevity of asphalt,

During the 2020/21 road maintenance

850-metre stretch of freeway in Victoria.

increasing its resistance to cracking and

season, around 250 kilometres of road will

The Victorian Government is paving the

enabling it to withstand heavy traffic for

be targeted as part of the government’s

way for road maintenance innovation in

longer than traditional road surfaces.

two-year, $425 million investment into

the north east, trialling locally-processed

An average of 6,500 vehicles travel on this

rebuilding and resurfacing regional roads.

recycled asphalt on a section of the Hume

section of the freeway each day, of which

“By diverting this waste from landfill

Freeway at Balmattum, near Euroa.

about 40 per cent are trucks.

and putting it into road projects like this,

The products used for the trial will be

Minister for Roads and Road Safety,

we’re taking the pressure off our precious

processed at the Wodonga Asphalt plant

Ben Carroll, said the $845,000 project

natural resources,” said Carroll.

and equate to approximately one million

is part of the government’s $85 million

“We’re supporting regional communities

recycled glass bottles, 746,000 plastic

maintenance blitz across north east

and the local economy by keeping freight

bags, 420 tonnes of reclaimed asphalt and

Victoria.

moving around critical transport links like

21,800 printer cartridges combined.

Works started on site yesterday and are

the Hume.”

Trailer Magazine APRIL 21

REDARC is set for smart factory upgrade Adelaide-based electronics manufacturer, REDARC, will continue its modernisation journey through investment in Industry 4.0 technology and training. This will be facilitated by support from the Federal Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). Building upon the company’s recent expansion, the co-funding investment of over $800,000 will extend REDARC’s smart factory and skill capabilities across both in-house and supplier operations, and create up to 35 new roles. “We need to have a nimble, agile and

Dr Jens Goennemann and REDARC Managing Director, Anthony Kittel.

value-driven manufacturing base to be able to sustain that type of business and

collaboration with key supply chain partners

being advanced is not related to what

respond quickly to customer needs,”

and local suppliers and service providers.

you make, but how you make it,” said

said REDARC Manufacturing Engineering

Lessons taken from the project will be

Dr Goennemann.

Manager, Andrew Rogers.

shared with the manufacturing community

“Being advanced is about continual

“Industry 4.0 is more than a buzzword; it

through an Industry 4.0 module on AMGC’s

improvement in your processes, workforce

represents the next leap in technological

Manufacturing Academy Website. Dr Jens

skills and products across the critical steps of

prowess and competitiveness. It should

Goennemann, Managing Directory, AMGC,

design, research and development, logistics,

however be viewed as a journey without

said REDARC demonstrates what Australian

production, sales, service and support.

end, because after digitisation there will

manufacturers can achieve by investing in

“REDARC understands the value of

be something else to adopt to ensure we

processes, people, and equipment before

investing in people and equipment, and the

maintain our competitive edge.”

and after assembly, or the seven steps of the

competitive edge it delivers the company.

This project will further develop REDARC’s

manufacturing value chain.

By doing so, they remain globally relevant,

workforce, Industry 4.0 technology

“There is a misunderstanding when it comes

competitive and a beacon for other

adoption, and business process through

to the term advanced manufacturing,

local manufacturers.”

ACFS Port Logistics partners with prominent international companies Container logistics operator, ACFS

“Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming now join

an integral part of ACFS’ import and

Port Logistics, has bolstered its import/

a long list of associated and supporting

export supply chain.

export supply chain following its latest

Shipping Lines that include CMA-CGM

“We welcome Hapag-Lloyd and Yang

partnership deal.

(ANL), ONE, HMM, SINOTRANS, MAERSK-

Ming to the ACFS family as we continue

Sydney-based ACFS Port Logistics e-Rail

HAMBGURG SUD and OOCL,” ACFS Port

to expand our Export Rail offering and

Enfield is now working with container

Logistics said in a statement.

services with Linx at Enfield, providing

carrier, Hapag-Lloyd, and ocean

ACFS e-Rail Enfield is accessible via

Australian exporters with choice, and

shipping company, Yang Ming.

road and rail. This site is reported to be

efficiency,” said ACFS Port Logistics. www.trailermag.com.au

NEWS

Transport industry delivers containers for bushfire victims A fleet of trucks including B-doubles,

Anderson had tremendous support from

Lovel said VICT were proud to be

semi-trailers, sideloaders and tilt trays

his VTA member transport companies

involved with this project.

recently headed to Corryong, Victoria, to

which included:

“Never at the time of offering to donate

deliver the second part of the 42 shipping

• Cahill Transport – Two B-doubles and

the 42 containers did we think what an

containers donated by the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Webb Dock, Melbourne. This major transport industry support project was completed on the weekend of

two loan trailers. • Ettamogah Rail Hub Wodonga – A sideloader and tilt tray. • DSN Transport – One B-doubles, a semitrailer and a sideloader.

effort it would take to complete,” he said. “It is very easy to just donate the containers, but someone had to deliver them to all the locations. This was a task Peter and his members from the VTA took

20-21 February.

• Nationwide Towing – Tilt tray.

on. Well done to them all.

It was a commitment made by VICT and

• L Arthur Transport – Semi-Trailer.

Lovel has expressed his gratitude – a

the Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

• Hi Haul Transport – Tilt Tray.

big thank you – to: Michael Cahill

initially declared in July 2020 – just prior to

• Freestone’s Transport – Two prime

(Cahill Transport), Colin and Kellie Rees

the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.

movers.

(Ettamoogah Rail Hub), Danny Sebdick

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, coordinated

“With the fantastic assistance from the

(DSN), Bill Smith (Hi Haul), Paul Freestone

this initiative in a systematic manner

local TOWONG Shire Council Bushfire

(Freestone’s Transport), Dave Farvis

following his many years in the

representatives, Kaye Nankervis and

(Nationwide Towing) and Vincent Arthur

transport industry.

Tony Irwin, we commenced to load

(L. Arthur Transport).

Firstly, he asked Bush Fire Victoria to

the containers for local distribution,”

“Credit must also go to Peter Anderson

identify the fire victims in need of

said Lovel.

for the way he set up and delivered

assistance and then he followed through

“Each site had its own specific issues, but

the two projects in East Gippsland and

with a personal visit to review the

Peter and Kaye soon sorted the drivers out

Northern Victoria,” Lovel said.

locations, before determining where

with clear instructions and coordination

“Peter estimates that the entire project

to place the 21 containers as they

with the elated fire victims receiving the

had a cost of about $110,000 including

arrived on the large B-double vehicles,

containers as anticipated.”

the containers, drivers time, fuel,

sideloaders, tilt trays and semi-trailers

The locations were all over the

accommodation, food, and general

from Melbourne.

surrounding areas including: Cudgewa,

expenses without costing of the

The main drop-off location was on a truck-

Colac Colac, Thowlga Valley, Biggara,

trucks which were loaned out for the

bypass route to the north of Corryong on

Nariel Valley, Towong, Tintaldra, Mt Alfred,

few days.

a gravel road called ‘Stock Route’ Road.

Walwa and Corryong.

“All drivers offered their time free and in

Anderson had identified individual

Anderson said many of the locations were

the nature of a donation. This should be

drop-off locations on his initial visit and

difficult to get to and some were more

recognised.

detailed the locations, contacts and

than 40 kilometres from the Corryong

“Well done to all the operators, drivers,

mobile phone numbers of every farmer/

drop off site.

and local support people.

fire victim. It was quite a task, according

“To make things more difficult the farm

“Kaye Nankervis stayed on the job

to VICT Non-Executive Director, Philip

sites were in hilly country and recent

throughout the entire operation

Lovel, who travelled with Anderson to

torrential rain had washed out many

coordinating with the farmers and feeding

represent the VICT.

roads and farm property entrances,”

the drivers. She was of outstanding

“On Saturday 20 February after a few false

said Lovel.

operational assistance to Peter Anderson.

starts due to COVID lockdowns, we were

“However, the drivers kept at their

“Peter did all the selecting of containers

away,” said Lovel.

tasks. Not once did they complain or

on specific trucks and the direction of the

“We arrived in Corryong about 12.30pm

comment on how difficult it was to do

container doors to ensure they faced the

on the Saturday. It was hot (34°C)

the deliveries.

right way when unloaded.

and dusty.

“There were no issues with safety, or

“Peter said everything went off as

“All 21 containers were dropped off

communications. All trucks had GPS, and

planned. There were no unforeseen

on the roadside by 2.30pm Saturday

these worked a treat in the high country

problems. Everyone did their job and

for delivery on the tilt trays over the

and valleys making the deliveries as quick

the operation was completed about

following 24 hours.

and efficient as possible.”

2.00pm on Sunday.”

Trailer Magazine APRIL 21

Women commercial drivers recognised with WiTA Awards Women in Trucking Australia (WiTA) has held its inaugural International Women’s Day Awards in celebration of the many talented Australian women truck drivers. In February, 21 female truckies from across the country each received multiple nominations across two award categories: Driver of the Year and Trailblazer Driver of the Year – the latter recognising women who’ve hung up their truck keys for the last time. The nominees came from varied backgrounds, with 20th-century veterans at one end of the spectrum to young women with four- or five-years’ experience at the other.

Bianca Clark, runner-up WiTA Driver of the Year, at the wheel of Eather Group’s Kenworth T909.

Driver of the Year Award went to Hannah Hughes, who drives roadtrains for McColl’s Transport Chemical Division in

“Eather Group is very supportive of my

LTL 9000 with a 15-speed Roadranger ‘box

Western Australia.

career goals, working with me to increase my

and a 40’ Haulmark trailer with gates and

From a young age, Hughes, a fourth-

industry knowledge with a view to advancing

tarps – making her one of just a handful of

generation truckie, dreamt of driving big

into management roles in the future.”

female owner-drivers on Australian roads.

rigs – particularly ones with the big yellow

According to Eather Group Marketing

According to WiTA, historically Australian

‘Road Train’ signs on the front.

Manager, Divinia Eather, the company has

female heavy vehicle drivers have not been

Working her way up through the various

never played into stereotypes.

widely recognised.

license classes, with the backing of her

“Eather Group is proud to have a workforce

As a consequence, there are women with

employer, Hughes finally realised her dream

that is more than 20 per cent female, with

30-, 40- and 50-year trucking careers whose

and is now behind the wheel of a Kenworth

women thriving in senior management

significant contributions to the industry have

pulling a set of tankers transporting

positions right through to machine operator

never been publicly acknowledged.

dangerous goods across WA’s outback to

levels,” said Eather.

With a view to remedying the situation,

remote cattle stations and mines.

Trailblazer Driver of the Year Award winner

WiTA’s inaugural International Women’s Day

Driver of the Year runner-up – Eather

Jenny Coleman got her MC licence in 2006

Awards was designed to shine a light on

Group truck and dog driver Bianca Clark

and spent the next ten years driving the

these quiet achievers – recognising female

– transports tonnes of excavated raw

length and breadth of the country doing

truckies as the resilient, capable, resourceful

material to and from major infrastructure

two-up with her partner.

professionals they are.

projects across the Sydney metro area

Coleman said those ten years were some

According to WiTA Board Chair and Port

in a bright red 600hp Kenworth T909

of the best of her life to date and provided

Hedland quad-driver, Nat Kascak, women

called ‘BLOCKA.’

much of the material for a book she’s

not only maintain successful trucking careers,

Clark has a passion for trucks and finds

currently working on.

many raise families or care for older relatives

her career challenging and rewarding.

Trailblazer Driver of the Year runner up

at the same time.

She inspires other women to take up

Michelle ‘Cuddles’ McDonald enjoyed a

“As diverse as these women are,” said

driving and encourages companies to

successful trucking career spanning 40

Kascak, “they all have one thing in common

recognise the importance of policies and

years – much of it through the era when

– their love of trucking.

initiatives that promote more transparent

community expectations encouraged women

Kascak said she believes their contributions

working environments.

to stay at home cooking, cleaning and

have not only boosted the visibility of

“I really love what I do, being involved in

raising their families.

female heavy vehicle operators, but also

all kinds of civil and large infrastructure

At the height of her career in the ‘80s

helped debunk misconceptions that

projects, and working with all kinds of

– through sheer guts and hard work –

continue to contribute to a nationwide truck

clients,” said Clark.

McDonald purchased a 1984 Ford Louisville

driver shortage. www.trailermag.com.au

NEWS

Improvement Notice issued following engine tampering investigation A Sunshine Coast transport company

system on a second vehicle had been

operator to have the remainder of its

has been issued with an Improvement

‘remapped’ to allow increased emissions.

fleet checked by inspectors authorised

Notice by the National Heavy

NHVR Executive Director Statutory

to examine specific engine makes

Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) after an

Compliance, Ray Hassall, said tampering

and models.

investigation uncovered evidence of

with an engine control unit (ECU) was

“The operator is now fully aware of the

engine tampering.

a serious breach of the Heavy Vehicle

need to comply with the HVNL and of its

A joint investigation between NHVR

National Law (HVNL).

responsibilities to drivers, the community

and Queensland Police Service officers

“Engine remapping is a serious offence

and the environment.

confirmed that the emissions control

and a direct threat to public health, safety

“We’ll continue to work with the operator

system on one of the company’s trucks

and the environment,” said Hassall.

to ensure compliance with the notice and

had been switched off, while the control

“The Improvement Notice compels the

any further directions.”

Qube actions succession plan Qube Managing Director, Maurice James,

the opportunity to carefully identify

regard to Qube’s ongoing Moorebank

is stepping down from his position on

his successor.

project after he retires from Qube at the

30 June and will retire formally from the

“After considering a range of external

end of December 2021,” said Davies.

company at the end of December 2021.

and internal candidates the Board has

James said the time now was right to

“Maurice indicated his desire to retire early

unanimously chose Chief Operating Officer

step back as monetisation of Moorebank

last year but agreed to stay on to lead

(COO) Paul Digney to step up to Managing

is nearly complete and the company

Qube through the COVID-19 pandemic

Director of Qube from July 1 this year.

was recovering well from the effects of

and to the conclusion of the Moorebank

“Paul spent his entire working life in the

the pandemic.

monetisation process,” said Qube

port and logistics industries and was part

“I am very thankful and proud to have led

Chairman, Allan Davies.

of the original team which managed the

Qube for a decade during which I believe

“This period has given the Board

assets which would later form the basis of

we have built a unique business which has

Qube Holdings Ltd.

reshaped the import and export supply

“Since his appointment to the role of COO

chains, delivered world class efficiency for

in 2016, Paul has been accountable for

our customers and strong returns for our

all operations across Logistics, Ports and

shareholders,” he said.

Bulk Division which deliver the majority of

“Paul will be a strong leader as he has

Qube’s revenues.

been instrumental to the development

“Paul is, in our view, unquestionably the

of Qube’s integrated logistics model and

right person for the job of leading Qube.”

acquiring key strategic businesses and

After he steps down, James is expected

assets since Qube’s inception.”

to be available to provide guidance and

Digney said it has been a privilege to work

mentoring for Digney.

with James for over 20 years.

The Qube Board, according to Davies,

“I know I speak for many of us when I

wanted to ensure James’ skills were still

say Maurice has been a great leader and

available to the company in 2022 and

mentor to us during his time at Qube.

beyond.

“I am very excited with the opportunity

“As a result, Maurice has agreed to remain

that the Board has given me to lead

as Non-Executive Director of Patrick and,

the fantastic Qube team into our next

if required, have a non-executive role in

growth chapter.”

Qube Managing Director, Maurice James, pictured right.

Trailer Magazine APRIL 21

NHVR moves forward with PBS tyre review Investigations into tyre performance in PBS applications are ongoing.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

different inflation pressures, road surface

(NHVR) has begun extensive testing on a

characteristics and the performance

range of tyres used on Performance-Based

characteristics of different tyres.

Standards (PBS) combinations.

“The results will also be used to determine

This development follows

how the performance of heavy vehicle

recommendations by road safety expert,

tyres in the Australian market differ from

Dr John de Pont, in his review of Tyre

the Michelin XZA tyre used to develop the

Management Practices in the PBS scheme.

PBS Standards.

NHVR Chief Engineer, Les Bruzsa, said the

“With almost one in five new heavy

NHVR was working with the Australian

vehicles approved under the PBS scheme,

Road Research Board (ARRB) to undertake

we want to take a best-practice approach

tyre testing needed to progress Dr de

to the management of tyres on the PBS

Pont’s findings.

fleet.

“In addition to the safety assessment

“The testing is another step towards a

projects being undertaken to investigate

consistent approach among manufacturers

potential impacts of the generic tyre

and will give heavy vehicle manufacturers

approach for PBS assessments, the NHVR

certainty about how we measure tyre

has engaged ARRB to conduct tyre testing

performance.

to consider the effects of varying test

“We’d like to thank the Australian Tyre

conditions on tyre performance,” said

Industry Council (ATIC), Truck Industry

Bruzsa.

Council (TIC) and the Australian Trucking

“The testing will examine the effect of

Association (ATA) for their support in

variations in tread depth, vertical loads,

providing tyres and rims for this testing.”

ScottsRL partners with Foodbank Australia Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics (ScottsRL) has

ever before to charities for distribution

record volume of food and groceries

partnered with Foodbank Australia, a food

to vulnerable people.

equated to 87.9 million meals – an increase

and grocery relief organisation, to provide

“Foodbank restores hope to people who are

of nearly 15 per cent on 2019, enabling

long haul temperature-controlled transport

struggling by rescuing and sourcing food

Foodbank to generate a social return on its

and storage across Australia.

and groceries from farmers, manufactures

activities worth more than $1 billion.

In normal times, according to ScottsRL,

and retailers and distributing them

“The positive impact is both short and

Foodbank provides essential assistance to

through 2,400 front line charities around

longer term, addressing not only immediate

815,000 Australians experiencing food

the country to provide to individuals and

hunger, but also contributing to peoples

insecurity every month.

families in need. They also help children

overall physical and mental wellbeing. This

“But these are not normal times and the

at school by providing breakfasts to 2,500

helps them to achieve greater resilience

charities that have been able to remain

schools nationally.

in their lives and the potential for a

open during COVID-19 report that demand

“In 2020, Foodbank sourced 48.8 million

more positive future.

for food relief has been up 47 per cent

kilograms of food and groceries via both

“In addition, Foodbank also peoples a

on average since the pandemic started,”

donations from the food and grocery sector

vital role in tackling Australia’s $20 billion

said ScottsRL.

and the purchase of key staple items, thanks

food waste problem. Foodbank’s work

“Foodbank is addressing this crisis by

to funding from the Federal Government,

saved 92.7 million kilograms of CO2

supplying more food and groceries than

corporate Australia and individuals. This

emissions in 2020.” www.trailermag.com.au

ECONOMY

ACCC weighs in on fuel security PETROL PRICES IN AUSTRALIA’S FIVE LARGEST CITIES STABILISED AT THE END OF 2020 AFTER AN UNPREDICTABLE YEAR AND PETROL SALES VOLUMES CONTINUED TO RECOVER FROM THEIR EARLIER PANDEMICDRIVEN SLUMP, THE AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION & CONSUMER COMMISSION REVEALS.

0.1%

80.96%

61.8%

INTEREST RATE MARCH 2021

CAPACITY UTILISATION JANUARY 2021

EMPLOYMENT RATE DECEMBER 2020

Average retail price for petrol in December

indicator of gross retail margins. As

“The price Australians pay at the petrol

quarter 2020 across Sydney, Melbourne,

GIRDs do not account for retail operating

bowser can be divided into three

Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth was 121.4

costs, they should not be interpreted as

components: the petrol that goes in your

cents per litre (cpl), a decrease of only 0.7

actual retail profits.

tank, taxes, and the costs and margins of

cpl from the previous quarter.

Average GIRDs in 2020, in inflation adjusted

wholesalers and retailers,” said Sims.

Of the five capital cities, Adelaide had the

terms, across the five largest cities were

“Between April and December last year,

largest decrease in the average retail price

17.1 cpl, an increase of 4.4 cpl from

a large part of what you paid at the

(7.0 cpl) in the December quarter, and

calendar year 2019. This is the highest level

bowser was tax.”

Sydney had the largest increase (3.4 cpl).

on record in both nominal and inflation

Last year the Australian Government

Petrol sales volumes across Australia picked

adjusted terms. The level of prices, costs

announced measures to enhance Australia’s

up in the December quarter and were on

and profits vary significantly between retail

fuel security. This included a minimum

average 6.0 per cent lower than average

operations and not all retail petrol sites will

payment of 1.0 cpl for each litre of petrol,

sale volumes in 2019, compared with 28 per

be achieving these gross margins.

diesel and jet fuel produced by domestic

cent lower in the June quarter and 17 per

“Lower demand for petrol during the

refineries that agree to continue operating

cent lower in the September quarter.

pandemic is likely to be a factor in the very

in Australia. In December the government

“Restrictions on travel and economic activity

high GIRDs we saw last year, as retailers may

announced that it was bringing forward the

from the pandemic have had an enormous

have increased their gross margins to offset

payments to begin on 1 January 2021.

effect on petrol volumes and prices in

the lower sales volumes,” said Sims.

The refinery payment is part of the

Australia,” said ACCC Chair, Rod Sims.

“Given that sales volumes are almost back

Australian Government’s broader fuel

“All motorists would have liked to see petrol

to pre-pandemic levels, we can expect GIRDs

security package that aims to contribute to

prices remain at the record lows of April last

to fall this year as more normal conditions

the security of fuel supply, keep prices low

year but average prices in the December

return. We will be watching very closely to

for consumers and support local industry

quarter were still about 30 cpl below the

see how petrol retailers respond.”

and employment.

15-year inflation adjusted average.”

The December quarter 2020 was the third

“The ACCC understands the objectives of

Average gross retail margins in the five

successive quarter in which taxes accounted

the scheme are to promote domestic fuel

largest cities fell slightly in the December

for a larger proportion of the total price of

security and employment,” said Sims.

quarter, after hitting record highs in the

petrol than the refined petrol itself.

“However we are mindful that, depending

September quarter, but remained well above

Mogas 95, which is the benchmark for

on its design, parts of the scheme could

historical levels.

refined regular unleaded petrol in the Asia-

adversely affect market competition and

Gross indicative retail differences (GIRDs)

Pacific region, and taxes together made up

fuel prices.

are the difference between retail prices

78 per cent of the average price of petrol in

“The package proposes payments to

and terminal gate prices and are a broad

the December quarter.

domestic refiners but potentially additional

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These payments and costs have the potential to alter competitive dynamics in the wholesale and retail fuel markets in Australia and impact consumers. These implications should be considered in the development of the scheme.

costs on other parts of the industry, such as fuel importers. “These payments and costs have the potential to alter competitive dynamics in the wholesale and retail fuel markets in Australia and impact consumers. These implications should be considered in the development of the scheme.”

is good news for people across regional

Tasmania can also access real-time petrol

In the December quarter 2020, average

Australia,” said Sims.

prices through transparency schemes, and

petrol prices in regional Australia remained

The Queensland Government announced

a scheme in South Australia is scheduled

lower than average prices in the five largest

in December 2020 that its real-time

to start next month.”

cities. Average prices across 190 regional

fuel price reporting scheme would be

On 16 December 2019, the Treasurer

locations were 119.5 cpl, which was 1.9

made permanent. “This is good news

issued a direction to the ACCC to monitor

cpl lower than average prices in the five

for Queensland motorists, giving them

the prices, costs and profits relating to

largest cities (121.4 cpl).

continued access to real-time prices to

the supply of petroleum products in

“Petrol prices have traditionally been higher

help them find petrol stations with the

the petroleum industry in Australia and

in regional areas with less competition

cheapest fuel,” said Sims.

produce a report every quarter. This

so a sustained period with average prices

“Motorists in New South Wales, Western

is the fifth quarterly report under the

below those in the major capital cities

Australia, the Northern Territory and

new direction.

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

16 13 3

-14

-8

-4 -20

-21 -40

-46 -60

-66 Apr2020

Jul 2020

Oct 2020

Jan 2021

-80

Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank

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MODERN ROAD TANKERS

Tieman 31,500-litre bitumen tanker.

Hottest custom build LAYANDA TRANSPORT CARTS BITUMEN TO REMOTE LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY AND CHOSE ITS LATEST TIEMAN BITUMEN TANKER FOR ITS PROVEN HEAT RETENTION, BEST IN INDUSTRY PAYLOAD DESIGN AND AUSTRALIAN BUILT QUALITY FINISH. In 2001 Tieman launched its first stainless steel bitumen tanker – an industry first innovation. Twenty years later the non-corrosive stainless steel design has proven the Tieman investment reduces long term maintenance and operational costs through its superior heat retention. This saves gas or diesel costs and minimises demurrage expenses as less heating hours are required. Add in the extra payload every load due to the tanker’s lighter tare weight and the return on the Tieman investment is compelling. Layne and Amanda Moulds, owners of Layanda Transport based in New South Wales and Victoria, take pride in their Tieman tanker looking its best. The polished mirror finish hose and kerosine tubes, lights, ladder, toolboxes, side underrun protection reflect the

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A mirror finish.

image and reliability that underpins their

additional to the free-to-air vent to allow the

bitumen being delivered safely and on time

operator to discharge product without the

at the right temperature.

need to climb to the top of the tanker to open

Tieman now have two proprietary and

the top hatch. Visible from the ground when

patent applied heating systems for gas

the vent is open or closed, it also guarantees

and for diesel. Customers choose between

pressurisation of the tanker cannot occur

the two subject to the availability of gas in

should the free-to-air vent become blocked.

remote locations around Australia.

With major ongoing investments in road and

With both systems, Tieman integrates failsafe

infrastructure increasing around the country,

level sensors to ensure the burners cannot

Tieman stainless steel bitumen tankers will

be lit without product being over the burner

be playing a key role. Companies are often

tube. Both systems also have over temperature

charged expensive demurrage costs so the

automatic shut offs with relevant hardware

less heating required means less costs incurred

rated for full compliance. Whether diesel

and road crews are simply kept doing their

or gas Tieman fit electrical control cabinets

job. Tieman’s legendary heat retention is

which are robust, clear in operational signage

unparalleled in the industry.

and easy for maintenance.

All tankers are 100 per cent manufactured

All bitumen transport companies have the

in Australia by Tieman, an Australian

same industry safety issues and concerns, so

family owned business. Building bitumen

Tieman include its safety features as standard

tankers since 1988 has given the

and as an integrated solution for the operator

Tieman team unsurpassed experience

to reduce risk of injury. An additional safety

to get it right – delivering quality that is

feature is a Tieman patented pneumatic vent,

remembered many years after delivery.

Patent Pending Tieman Gas Burner System.

Layanda Transport owner, Layne Moulds.

Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au

Proprietary Tieman Diesel Burner System.

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MODERN ROAD TANKERS

Liberty Rural and Tieman – regional fuel delivered safely LIBERTY RURAL SUPPLIES AND DELIVERS FUEL TO REGIONAL AUSTRALIA. TO BOLSTER THE SAFETY OF ITS OPERATIONS, THE FLEET INVESTED IN THE LATEST ROAD TANKER INNOVATION FROM TIEMAN. Rural fuel delivery drivers work around tough

unfortunate legacy that over the years the

road conditions that can be challenging to

industry has experienced many dog trailer roll

the very best. So, when a design innovation

overs, sometimes causing injury and often

can offer increased safety it makes sense

a loss of product.

to give the drivers the safest tanker

Tieman were first in the fuel industry with its

combination industry can offer.

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) 20m rigid

Tieman have been building aluminium fuel

and dog combination in 2015. Not to stop

tankers in multiple configurations since

there, Tieman’s latest 20m PBS rigid and dog

1988. Rigid and dog trailer combinations

innovation, the ‘Train’ dog, is an evolution

have evolved over time from three-axle to

of design simply to increase the safety of the

four-axle and are more common in some

tankers especially at speed on cambered and

areas of Australia than others. It has been an

uneven country roads. Tieman’s latest design expands its roll-

Tieman`s proprietary skid plate drawbar/roll coupled turntable design.

coupled range from the first roll-coupled PBS

`Swift` simplicity by Liquip VIC.

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42m ‘Tri Train’ design and now integrates

The four new Liberty Rural Tieman 20m

a rear underrun and turntable coupling

PBS ‘Train’ dog combinations have the

to the rear of a rigid fuel truck in lieu of a

latest ‘Swift’ meterless pumping systems

standard Ringfeder coupling.

fitted by Liquip VIC. Each has Diptronic tank

A special Tieman drawbar has an integrated

gauging and Liquip manifolds fitted with

skid plate and removable kingpin that

a suction line, allowing the fuel from the

connects to the greaseless turntable. Not only

dog trailer to be measured accurately when

does the design reduce the risk of rollover

discharging product using the rigid truck

at speed but maintenance costs are reduced

pump. Pre-setting volumes required when

with the simple replacement of a removable

choosing gravity, bulk discharge or through

kingpin in lieu of replacing high wearing

the hose reels offers high accuracy and is

drawbar tow eyes and Ringfeders.

user friendly for all operators. A benefit of

L-R: Col Tieman -Tieman Tankers, Darren Karslake - Liberty Oil, Jeff Borg - Liquip Vic, Steve Wilson - Kenworth DAF Melbourne.

Tieman PBS 20m Rigid and `Train` dog.

Tieman Tri Axle `Fuel Shifter` c/w `Swift`.

the system is once it is calibrated it never has

Darren Karslake, National Operations Manager

manufactured in Australia.

to be calibrated again and training of new

for Liberty Rural, has had very positive

“In recent times more apprentices have been

drivers is simple especially when located in

feedback from drivers to date underpinning his

employed, more manufacturing equipment

remote areas of Australia.

investment decision to choose Tieman.

has been purchased and extra skilled trades

Alfons Haar pumps and lightweight

“Feedback from our experienced driver Chris

people and engineers have joined the Tieman

aluminium air operated hose reels were

Goodsall in Rockhampton has been extremely

team to keep up with customer demand,”

chosen to ensure that only the very best

positive,” he says. “Having towed rigid and

he says. “The many customers who invest

in industry components are fitted to all

dog trailers with conventional Ringfeders, he

with Tieman should be pleased that their

combined Tieman and Liquip VIC builds.

says the new Tieman roll coupled design is

support is going back into local Australian job

Liberty Rural also invested in multiple

tracking better with no movement and sway at

creation to build the most innovative and best

Tieman ‘Fuel Shifter’ combinations with

speed on their undulating Queensland roads.

quality tankers in the industry.”

‘Swift’ systems. The ‘Fuel Shifter’ innovation

That’s what we hoped to achieve and why

by Tieman was first introduced around

we are always looking for ways to improve

2005 and was the first front-of-tanker

safety for our drivers and other road users.”

mounted hose reel design. This Tieman

Col Tieman, Tieman Tankers Director,

concept is now preferred by many fuel

is extremely proud that 100 per

distributors around Australia.

cent of their bulk liquid tankers are

Contact Tieman Tankers 180-186 Northbourne Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061 Ph: 03 9469 6700 Web: www.tieman.com.au

20m DAF 4c rigid and 5c `Train` dog.

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Good things come in threes LIQUIP WAGGA, A DIVISION OF DOUG SUTHERLAND TRUCK REPAIRS, HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND SERVICING IN SOUTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES FOR THE PAST FOUR DECADES. LIQUIP WAGGA RECENTLY WORKED CLOSELY WITH LONGSTANDING CUSTOMER, SOUTH WEST FUELS, TO DESIGN AND INSTALL A LIQUIP SWIFT PUMPING SYSTEM ON ITS NEW HOLMWOOD HIGHGATE SIX-COMPARTMENT TANKER. Doug Sutherland, owner of Doug Sutherland

eventually led to the arrangement being

calibration of pumping and metering

Truck Repairs (DSTR) based in the Riverina city

formalised in 2009 when DSTR was proudly

equipment such as Liquip’s level

of Wagga Wagga, started the heavy vehicle

appointed as a Liquip distributor for the

gauging systems.

mechanical repair facility in 1980.

region, and formed a division known as Liquip

Doug appointed now long-term employee

With hard work and determination, Doug

Wagga Wagga (Liquip Wagga),” Doug says.

Andrew Uhr who heads up Liquip Wagga, and

commenced the business on his own and

By this stage, according to Doug, the business

under Andrew’s supervision this arm of the

gradually grew it over the proceeding

was well staffed with employees that had

business has gone from strength to strength.

years, employing and developing more

extensive experience working on tankers,

Andrew has been working for Liquip Wagga

staff as demand grew.

which laid a solid foundation for further

for 20 years, having previously spent 20

Given the Riverina region is heavily road

growth. “We simply applied the knowledge

years working for Finemores Transport

transport orientated, DSTR’S reputation for

we’d previously gained; the facility was

where he initially completed a diesel

quality workmanship and service spread far

already here and we employed a number of

mechanic apprenticeship.

and wide, guaranteeing a strong and healthy

spare parts interpreters to add to our highly

“When I commenced with Doug the

operation that is flourishing today.

skilled staff base,” Doug says.

business was starting to become heavily

According to Doug Sutherland, DSTR

Doug adds that

involved in tanker work, which suited me

specialises in all things related to road

additional industry

well because I had extensive experience

transport, particularly, fuel tanker repairs,

specific qualifications

with tankers from my previous employment

calibrations, servicing, tank truck fitups.

had to be obtained to

with Finemores,” Andrew says.

“The experience we gained in the tanker

enable the maintenance,

Andrew explains that the company is a one-

repair industry enabled us to develop a strong relationship with Liquip International which

DSTR was founded at Wagga Wagga in 1980 by Doug Sutherland. In 2009 the business was formally appointed as a Liquip distributor.

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installation and

stop-shop for tanker operators in the region. “We do the meter calibrations and make our

own fuel delivery hoses for the tankers – we pretty much do everything in house,” he says. According to Andrew, the company has been designing and installing road tanker pumping systems for 20 years, and recently installed its first Swift delivery system for a long-term customer – South West Fuel – that does on-farm and commercial service station deliveries in NSW. South West Fuel is a local Australian owned company that pride themselves on delivering the highest quality service and products to their customers. They are also heavily involved in supporting their local community so that their region can prosper and give back through a range of sponsorships and charities. “The Swift system installation for South West Fuel went very smoothly, with all the kits

Liquip Wagga recently fitted its first Swift pumping and metering system to a 41,000 litre six-compartment Holmwood Highgate tanker for South West Fuel.

supplied by Liquip, especially the electrical equipment, coming with comprehensive

“We enjoy working with the company – it is a

Liquip pumping systems including Swift.

installation instructions. For us it was a

great business partner for us,” he says.

“I would say the lifespan of this trailer will be

reasonably straightforward process,”

According to Ian Williamson, Sales

well above 15 years with minimal downtime,

Andrew says – adding that despite being

Representative at Holmwood Highgate, as a

due to the strength and integrity assured by

more sophisticated the Swift system has less

family-owned operation the company is all for

Holmwood Highgate’s proven engineering and

moving parts than earlier systems.

supporting other local family businesses such

build processes,” he says.

The Holmwood Highgate tanker Liquip

as Liquip Wagga.

“The company has built similarly designed

Wagga fitted with a Swift pumping system

“We wish to thank Doug and his team for

tankers that are over 30 years old and still

is a 41,000 litre six-compartment unit with

their ongoing support of our Australian built

operating effectively today.”

the barrel built using the tried and tested

product,” Ian says. “Holmwood started over

In sum, the combined expertise of Liquip

Holmwood design. This tanker is one of the

70 years ago and remains family-owned and

International, its distributor Liquip Wagga and

first barrels fitted with Liquip’s new double

with the same family at the helm,” he adds.

Holmwood Highgate has produced a road

drop tested VOH451 series hatch, built for

Ian started his career in the tanker industry

tanker of the highest quality incorporating

Australian conditions.

with Liquip Sales back in February 1982

the latest technology Swift pumping and

Doug adds that Liquip Wagga also has a

and has closely worked with Liquip

metering systems.

lot of experience with Holmwood Highgate

International throughout his career.

The result is a product designed to provide

tankers, having worked with and become

He says longevity is one of the standout

South West Fuel with many years of reliable

familiar with the products over many years.

features of Holmwood Highgate tankers and

service along with minimal downtime. Contact Liquip International 148 Newton Rd, Wetherill Park, NSW, 2164 Ph: 02 9725 9000 Web: www.liquip.com

Fast Fact South West Fuel has a long association with Liquip Wagga and Holmwood Highgate tankers. It’s newest sixcompartment tanker features the market leading Liquip Swift delivery system and is fitted with Liquip’s double Swift uses level gauging to accurately and conveniently deliver multiple products through a single pump to selectable outlets.

drop tested VOH451 series hatches.

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT

O’Phee produces a wide range of container carrying trailers including dropdecks, flat tops, skels and sideloaders.

Stepping up to the plate A DIVISION OF THE DRAKE GROUP, O’PHEE TRAILERS OFFERS A RANGE OF CONTAINER CARRYING TRAILERS INCLUDING SKELS, FLAT-TOPS, DROPDECKS AND SIDELOADERS. THE OPERATION IS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS, HELPING ITS CUSTOMERS LEVERAGE THE BENEFITS OF HIGHER MASS LIMITS AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY. Over the last decade O’Phee has worked

What’s important to understand, Mick

in the world market today.”

hard to develop a number of innovative

explains, is that moving to PBS wasn’t just a

Mick adds that it’s important to meet

PBS-approved designs, with the jewel in

question of adapting to a new engineering

growing demand in the container game

the crown being the 30-metre A-double

model; it was the beginning of a whole new

with the right equipment and to not take

capable of carrying two 40’ boxes at a gross

business philosophy.

any shortcuts should freight traffic spike.

combination mass (GCM) of 85 tonnes.

“As the scheme is inherently complex,

“Anyone can build a standard trailer, but

To date, O’Phee has manufactured

we had to create a comprehensive

only a few can design a high productivity

A-double combinations in various guises,

infrastructure around it, from sales

vehicle that will last in the high duty cycle

from the flatdeck and the dropdeck

consulting through to approval

of PBS and the trying transport environment

container skels, through to all other semi-

management – effectively paving the

found here in Australia,” he says.

trailer models in the range.

way for the whole one-stop-shop

“As a long-standing Australian business, we

“Our A-double design made it possible to

idea that is now so prominent in the

certainly have an advantage in that regard.”

halve the number of truck journeys to the

trailer market,” he says.

Other prominent products in the O’Phee

port of Brisbane,” says Mick O’Phee of

Going forward, Mick maintains that PBS-

line-up are the Swinglift and BoXLoader

The Drake Group.

approved equipment will become even

container sideloader trailers.

“We always knew that to survive in a fast-

more prevalent in Australia.

Swinglift offers greater stability and

evolving business landscape, we had to

“I think we have only just scratched

fast container transfer speed due to the

out-innovate the competition and seek new

the surface,” he says. “More and more

unique design of the single action leg-

avenues of growth, so we embraced the

customers are now asking us about PBS

over stabilisers.

PBS idea wholeheartedly – not just for us,

on the first enquiry. Although some

“The Swinglift In-line I Beam is the most

but for our customers, who had to become

say an A-double is just a combination

popular model in the Swinglift range,”

more efficient and reduce costs in moving

of trailers, a dolly and a prime mover, I

Mick attests. It offers exceptional stability

their products,” Mick says – adding that

believe the PBS process behind it – the

and faster container transfer speed

PBS has become vitally important for the

design, the build, the productivity gains

due to the unique design of the single-

economy and assists Australia to continue

and the safety aspect – makes it one of

action leg-over stabilisers.

to compete in the world trade arena.

the best commercial vehicles available

“The I Beam chassis is constructed from

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the owner with optimum performance

The ‘BoXLoader’ Multi-Loader Simplex was developed by O’Phee Trailers together with BoXLoader in France and introduced to the Australian market at the 2011 Brisbane Truck Show.

and longevity. With a lifting capacity of 35 tonnes, the BoXLoader Multi-Loader (either Simplex or Doublex) is capable of double stacking, trailer-to-trailer transfer, and trailer-toground transfer. As an integral part of The Drake Group, O’Phee Trailers will continue to evolve its innovative container handling semitrailer products including Swinglift and BoXLoader, building on a rock-solid platform that has endured for decades – and will continue for many more decades to come.

ultra-high tensile steel resulting in a

service life. There’s also an integrated

Contact

low tare weight with no compromise in

human machine interface (HMI) system

strength. The lower tare weight translates

which increases operator protection.

to higher payloads.”

Meanwhile, the versatile and very

It has the ability, Mick explains, to unload

successful ‘BoXLoader’ Multi-Loader

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

a secondary trailer while the primary is

Simplex – developed by O’Phee Trailers

loaded with a container, which allows the

together with BoXLoader in France – was

Fast Fact

secondary trailer to be driven off when

introduced to the Australian market at

An integral part of The Drake Group,

empty because the cranes do not need

the 2011 Brisbane Truck Show.

O’Phee Trailers offers a range of versatile

to be packed away.

According to Mick, it continues to

and innovative container handling

Swinglift’s proven container alignment

perform consistently and is a favourite

semi-trailers and sideloaders specifically

system enables fast truck to container

with many companies due to its strength

designed to help operators improve

alignment., with the hardened pivot pins

in design and special features that reduce

productivity and maximise profitability.

and bushes ensuring a long and reliable

downtime and maintenance, rewarding

O’Phee Trailers became a division of The Drake Group in 2015. One of its products, the Swinglift sideloader, offers exceptional stability thanks to its single action leg-over stabilisers.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Brothers in arms ADELAIDE-BASED FREIGHT FORWARDER, DIAMOND BROS., RELIES ON PURPOSE-BUILT KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TRAILERS TO EXCEL IN ITS SPECIALISED INTERSTATE AND LOCAL CARTAGE FREIGHT TASKS. BY INVESTING IN THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, THE FLEET IS RUNNING AS RELIABLY, EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY AS EVER. Two years after migrating from Greece,

all Australian cities.”

“The most important aspects of our

Nick Diamond purchased a truck that

As the company grew, so too did the

latest Krueger trailers is that they are

would become the foundation of Diamond

demand for robust and efficient trailing

lightweight yet strong and are expected

Bros. – a privately owned and operated

equipment.

to run from Sydney to Perth return,” he

business established in South Australia

In 1987, Diamond Bros. invested in its first

says – adding that the aftersales support

in 1956. When Nick’s brother, John,

batch of trailers from Krueger Transport

is exceptional. “We also depend on

entered the partnership they turned

Equipment and, according to Kym, has

Krueger for spare parts where needed.

their attention to the booming local

specified them as standard ever since.

Chain of Responsibility and safety has

car transportation industry.

“The product is exceptional and the

played a much bigger part and technology

Diamond Bros. CEO, Kym McDermid, says

service from Cherie Pearson, David Grant

has aided in this. The basics remain the

the duo converted the next truck into a car

and the team has been outstanding,”

same, customer service excellence is

carrier and the fleet grew to more than 45

he says. “They care.”

what Diamond Bros. live and breathe and

heavy vehicles used nationally.

Over the years Diamond Bros. has

so does Krueger.”

“Initially, Diamond Bros. focused on

expanded its fleet to utilise more Krueger

Currently, Diamond Bros. is headquartered

car carrying but over time Australia’s

4.6m trailers, the award-winning Slide-A-

in Largs Bay with more than 100 staff

industry changed and the car carrying

Gate systems and quick curtains. These

and specialises in carrying packaging,

business was divested,” he says.

innovations boost operational safety

alcohol, parcels and insulation.

“Diamond Bros. transformed into

and productivity.

“Soon, our total trailer tally will be around

a linehaul specialist, commuting

Kym says the company’s latest trailer order

150 units,” Kym says – adding that the

between Adelaide and the Eastern

includes five B-double sets of Krueger

business has continued to adapt to current

Seaboard and Perth. Our company

straight decks principally for Linfox

trends. “We have noticed that the smaller

provides daily interstate distribution to

and Australia Post.

operator has departed in larger numbers

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during the Road Safety Remuneration

synergies that are of immense value.

have been able to rely on for decades

Tribunal (RSRT) as it is difficult for start-

“In Covid times Krueger has been

and the future decades to come.”

up businesses which has led to a greater

outstanding in their commitment

reliance in the market on small-to-

to keep our fleet running,” he says.

medium sized fleets.”

“In the past few months we have

Both Diamond Bros. and Krueger, according

purchased 28 trailers from Krueger.

to Kym, are family businesses with a

The symbiotic relationship of the

reputation for service excellence and with

two companies has brought about a

common values the partnership creates

service excellence that all customers

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road, Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 8331 6100 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Fast Fact Krueger is a family-owned and operated business that is leading the industry with its portfolio of advanced and versatile trailing equipment solutions which are by default designed to work hard in any environment and are spec’d for smarter fleet utility.

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TRAILER BUILDER

Moving targets THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SKILLS, EXCELLENT DESIGN, ENGINEERING SKILLS AND OFFERING A BESPOKE WASTE SPEC DESIGN AND BUILD, BMI TRAILERS HELP COMPANIES TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITY WHILE KEEPING THEM AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION. Design and service are key strengths for bmi

increase tare weight while retaining strength

trailers. The manufacturer, headquartered

and durability.”

in Dungannon Northern Ireland, builds to

The company’s ‘Made for Australia’ range is

specification rather than presenting ‘off the

backed by a reliable aftersales service support

shelf’ solutions.

team at bmi trailers along with approved

Operators in the waste and recycling sector

service partners throughout the country.

typically depend on high quality transfer

Some of the key features of these trailers

trailers for landfill waste applications. Over

include full waste landfill spec, leak resistant

the past five years, bmi trailers claims it has

Cargo Floor™ flooring system, tare weight

supplied more waste spec moving floor

from 13 tonnes, range of capacity, hydraulic

Redditch, England, and is a cutting-edge trailer

trailers to the UK market than any other

half nets and powered rollover covers, lower

company that designs, manufactures and

branded manufacturer. This success follows

centre of gravity for better safety, chassis

services waste spec trailers.

the company commitment to service and

width and wheelbase optimised for better

With sales partners located throughout

aftersales support as well as delivering a

stability all designed to Australian Design

Europe, bmi trailers pride itself on helping

durable product.

Rules (ADR) and Performance-Based Standards

clients move more seamlessly through their

“We have been at the forefront of moving

(PBS) requirements.

design and manufacturing processes which

floor designs for almost 10 years,” bmi trailers

Over the past 20 years, bmi trailers has

has allowed them to become one of Europe’s

says. “We take pride in making moving floor

delivered a wide range of projects to its

leading manufacturers of bespoke moving

trailers for the needs of our customers and

diverse clients and waste environmental

floor and ejector trailers.

can provide the world’s leading recognised

projects from large government bodies to

floor systems including Cargo Floor™, KEITH

national waste disposal companies and clients

Walking Floor™ and Hallco Live floor™ –

around the world.

featuring body structures of steel or aluminium

The company has two facilities in the UK, one

with extensive use of new materials to

in Dungannon, County Tyrone, and one in

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Moving floor trailers custom made for Australian applications.

Contact bmi trailers Ph: +4428 87753999 Web: www.bmitrailers.com

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Value through information PALLETISED GENERAL FREIGHT SPECIALIST, TOTAL LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS, HAS PARTNERED WITH VAWDREY AUSTRALIA FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS TO DELIVER CONSISTENT, IMPECCABLE SERVICE WITH A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS APPROVED TRAILERS. Victorian transport company, Total Logistic

South Wales caused logistical hurdles for

tough times by leveraging its partnership

Solutions (TLS), has recently taken delivery

our major Sydney based customer where

with key suppliers such as Vawdrey.

of several 36-pallet double drop deck

we were unpacking up to 10 containers a

“We have had a partnership with Vawdrey

Titeliners from Vawdrey Australia which will

day in our Dandenong depot and sending

now since 2001,” Doug says. “Over the

see extensive service from depot-to-depot

back to our Sydney depot for storage.”

past 20 years, a personal relationship

along the eastern seaboard.

In the past 12 months TLS have

with both Mick and Paul has grown. I

Doug Painter, TLS Director, says the

been working with Pet Circle, a

have always been happy to embrace

company has depots in Melbourne

100 per cent online pet store.

new technology and ideas with the best

(Tottenham and Dandenong), Sydney,

“Their continued growth has been

trailer builders in the country.”

Brisbane and recently expanded

incredible especially during 2020,” Doug

In addition to recently taking delivery of

with a new site in Newcastle. This

says. “We are proud to support and

36-pallet Vawdrey Titeliners the business

growth was necessary to thrive during

help promote their business with two

has also invested in 42-pallet high cube

the Covid-19 pandemic.

of our new 36-pallet Vawdrey Titeliners

double drop deck Titeliners which Doug

“2020 was extremely tough for TLS with

emblazoned with their livery.”

says are absolute game changers.

the long closures of Victoria,” he says.

Spotlight and Anaconda also joined the

“The fleet also includes B-doubles which

“With a large portion of our business

TLS customer base at the beginning of

are 4.6m high, with a volume of 210

supporting major retailers we were hit

2020, and to celebrate their support, Doug

cubic metres, and are rated for a capacity

extremely hard in Melbourne with little to

arranged for some of his 42-pallet Vawdrey

of up to 42 pallets on the floor plus a

no retailers being open. Port issues in New

trailers to flaunt their branding on the

load on top of the mezzanine decks,”

curtain livery.

Doug says. “The mezzanine decks ensure

TLS has managed to persevere through

our heavy vehicle drivers are operating as efficiently and as safely as possible while loading and unloading.” As TLS’ customers are mostly retailers,

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the primary freight task is general

solutions while being mindful of our carbon

with its innovative Auto Lock Deck and

palletised freight, Fast Moving

footprint. Our partnership with Vawdrey

LatchLiner buckle-less curtain systems.

Consumable Goods (FMCG).

has led TLS to running an efficient fleet

“Every time our clients see a new set of

“The most important features of the

by running fewer trucks and more

trailers with Vawdrey livery – the smiles

trailers that we specify from Vawdrey are

productive trailers fitted with the latest

we see on their faces are priceless,” Doug

Performance-Based Standards (PBS), cubic

PBS technologies.”

says. “Most customers we have think

capacity, safety and reliability which means

Vawdrey Australia specialises in the design

Vawdrey are the only trailer manufacturer

less linehaul movement and greater savings

and construction of PBS trailing equipment

in Australia as this is all they have ever

on fuel,” Doug says. “As a business, TLS

and has bolstered the transport capabilities

seen from TLS. Vawdrey are the best, and

is committed to providing retail customers

of businesses to maximise payload gains

with more than 20 years of partnership

with the most innovative transport

as well as improve vehicle operator safety

that will never change.”

Fast Fact Since Total Logistic Solutions commenced operations in 1997, Director, Doug Painter, has committed

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

to a longstanding partnership with Paul Vawdrey. “I exclusively run Vawdrey trailers because the team at Vawdrey are proactive when it comes to Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

Fast Fact

and finding smarter ways to operate,”

The 30m Super B-Double Vawdrey

Doug says. “Vawdrey is a driving

combinations that Total Logistic

influence for keeping pace with the

Solutions deploys have the same

times and also staying focused on how

output, in terms of productivity, as

to compete in the near future.”

three standard drop-deck trailers.

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TOW COUPLINGS

The robust ELI-te™ fifth wheel coupling assistant system is neatly installed under the top plate.

Shining a light on coupling safety SAF-HOLLAND’S ELI-TE™ FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING ASSISTANT IS OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANY’S FW331 AND FW351 MODELS. IT FEATURES A RUGGED AND SIMPLE DESIGN WITH LED LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE FIFTH WHEEL THAT ASSISTS THE HEAVY VEHICLE OPERATOR WITH THE COUPLING PROCESS.

A failed coupling triggers a red flashing light on both sides of the fifth wheel.

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Incorrect coupling of a prime mover

operations but even the strongest training

to a semi-trailer or B-double can

will not alert a driver that something

be a very costly error.

has inadvertently gone wrong with that

Aiding drivers with bright white

coupling procedure.

lights to allow the visual inspection

ELI-te™ is there to help.

of the jaws around the king pin day

Whatever the cause of a mis-coupling

or night, ELI-te™ features a red alert

ELI-te™ can alert the driver to a

light to warn unsuspecting drivers

concern, providing five minutes of bright

to a concern if the coupling hasn’t

illumination so the safety conscious driver

been completed successfully. This,

can easily inspect and ensure that the jaws

according to SAF-Holland, will help

are firmly closed around the kingpin.

to greatly reduce the instances of

Also, there is no need for torches or

missed couples resulting in expensive

chassis mounted inward facing lights that

dropped trailer incidents.

drivers may accidently forget to switch off

Good driver training on proper coupling

– it’s all automatic with ELI-te™.

procedures is imperative for all professional

SAF-Holland’s ELI-te (Electronic Lock

When coupled successfully, four bright white LEDs shine onto the lock jaws for five minutes, allowing the driver to visually confirm that all is well.

ELI-te™ is there to help. Whatever the cause of a mis-coupling ELI-te™ can alert the driver to a concern, providing five minutes of bright illumination so the safety conscious driver can easily inspect and ensure that the jaws are firmly closed around the kingpin. Inspection – technology enhanced) Fifth

so can you afford not to give your drivers

Wheel Coupling Assistant still requires

every aid possible to ensure couplings

the driver to get out of the cab to

are always properly connected?

ELI-te™ is a cheap insurance you can afford, you will never know when it saved the day and you will never see a bill from it for annual renewals of increasing insurance premiums.

Contact SAF-HOLLAND (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. 115 High St, Melton, VIC, Australia, 3337 Ph (03) 9971 7900 Customer Support: 1300 131 613 Email: marketing@safholland.com.au Web: www.safholland.com.au

ensure a successful coupling. The driver is out of the cab to couple air lines and electrical cables so the ELI-te™ system helps with positive reinforcement of the required coupling procedure and eliminates the potential for a driver to miss the signal of modern dash mounted systems. Being entirely mounted directly to the underside of the fifth wheel top plate, ELI-te™ avoids costly installation of wiring and control units around the vehicle needing only 12-volt ignition and ground wire connection. But there is output signals available from ELI-te™ for those that prefer the convenience of internally mounted alters. Dropped trailers do happen and they do cost lots of dollars in lost revenue and repairs if you’re lucky. Public safety is a much bigger concern,

One simple electrical connection to the vehicle is all that’s required to operate ELI-te™.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Newly appointed Sales Manager OEM – Light and Heavy Vehicle, Sascha Heib.

REDARC appoints new Sales Manager LEADING AUSTRALIAN VEHICLE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER, REDARC, HAS WELCOMED SASCHA HEIB TO THE ROLE OF SALES MANAGER OEM – LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLE. Sascha joins REDARC’s new Commercial

six years before moving to Australia and

On the topic of EV technology, Sascha

Division, reporting to newly appointed

commencing with SMR in 2017.

believes collaboration is the key.

General Manager – Commercial

Speaking about his new role, Sascha

“Our core capabilities in power

Sales, Guy Nicholls.

says he is looking forward to focussing

management, conversion and OE supply

He will be responsible for the further

on opportunities to incorporate REDARC

positions REDARC to offer market-leading

strengthening of relationships with

products with new and emerging

electric vehicle solutions designed to

vehicle manufacturers.

technologies, including the next

suit Australian requirements through

His most recent employment experience

technological wave in the automotive

our in-house capability and strategic

was with SMR Automotive Global,

sector – Electric Vehicles (EV).

partnerships,” he says.

where he held the role of Business

“It’s a fantastic time to be able to join

Sascha’s appointment coincides with

Development Manager.

REDARC – a local, Australian company

a period of rapid growth at REDARC.

After beginning his career as an

with a reputation for high quality

Now employing over 250 people, the

apprentice tool maker, Sascha studied

products,” Sascha says.

company has onboarded approximately

for and achieved a Degree in Technical

“I am excited to get to work and

80 new employees nationally and

Management. He then obtained a Degree

contribute to its growth on a domestic

internationally in the last 12 months.

in International Management – Sales and

and international scale, and to

“Sascha will provide our customers

Marketing and worked at Hella HQ in

showcase the company as a leading

with excellent advice and guidance as

Germany as a Global Account Manager for

innovator and manufacturer.”

he leans on a decade of engineering

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It’s a fantastic time to be able to join REDARC – a local, Australian company with a reputation for high quality products... I am excited to get to work and contribute to its growth on a domestic and international scale, and to showcase the company as a leading innovator and manufacturer.

electronic brake controllers. The company’s products can be found all over the world on vehicles used in emergency services, defence and mining, as well as recreational vehicles such as 4WDs, caravans and camper trailers. REDARC sells its domestically proven products in Canada, USA, Mexico, Europe, New Zealand, the Middle East,

and business development experience,

new office at the Auto Innovation Centre

including automotive B2B services, and

(AIC) in Melbourne. The AIC is a state-

we are delighted to have him onboard,”

of-the-art facility assisting Australian

says Guy Nicholls.

manufacturers in continuing to develop

The company was strategically prepared

their world-class products.

for a rise in demand, having completed

REDARC was established in 1979. In

a $22 million expansion of its state-of-

the last five years, two new brands have

the-art advanced manufacturing facility

joined the REDARC stable – Hummingbird

in South Australia just over two years

Electronics in 2015 and REDARC Defence

Fast Fact

ago. This included the capability to

Systems in 2019. In 2020, the company

REDARC employs over 250 people,

upscale production by 250 per cent with

founded REDARC Corporation in the USA.

with the company having taken on

a production floor that is now running

REDARC specialises in GPS monitoring

approximately 80 new employees

almost 24 hours per day.

products, sensors, battery power

nationally and internationally in the

Further national expansion occurred in

conversion and management

last 12 months.

February 2021 when REDARC opened a

systems, safety devices and

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

The nuts and bolts of the operation CALLAGHAN CONCRETE PUMPS, BASED AT SILVERDALE IN WESTERN SYDNEY, HAS BEEN SUPPLYING HIGH QUALITY CONCRETE PUMPS TO THE INDUSTRY FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. THE COMPANY RELIES ON THE QUALITY SERVICE AND SUPPORT OF THE WDS GROUP FOR THE EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FASTENERS IT USES. Brian Callaghan grew up around

own concrete pumps in 1995, he moved

“We also do a fair bit of maintenance work

concrete pumps. His father owned and

on to importing them from Korea, which is

as well – which is where WDS comes in.

operated a concrete pump hire and

what Brian continued to do after starting

We use a lot of fasteners and associated

manufacturing business that commenced

his own business.

equipment that they supply.”

in the early ‘80s. Brian joined the family

“We do the truck fit-ups and the servicing

Brian says his father started buying

business in 1988 and along with his sister

work and we also do dry hire of stationary

fasteners from WDS back in the ‘80s

ran the hire side of the business until 2003

placing booms, which are similar to a tower

and the high quality of the products

when he and his wife decided to branch

crane, that are set up to supply the concrete

and service he received meant he stayed

out on their own.

for buildings then disassembled when the

loyal to the company, which is located at

After his father quit manufacturing his

construction is complete,” Brian says.

Wetherill Park. It’s a loyalty Brian has been

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fitted to Isuzu, Fuso or Hino trucks while the larger ones are usually installed on DAF, Mercedes-Benz or Volvo 8x4 trucks. “DAF has a concrete pump spec cab chassis which has nine-tonne rated steer axles and a 24-tonne rated tandem drive which makes it ideally suited to the larger concrete pump applications which have a gross weight of up to 40 tonnes,” Brian says. As the workload picks up following the Covid lull of last year, Brian says his company will continue to draw on the expertise of The WDS Group to supply all its fastening needs. “They’re a great company to deal with and more than satisfied to continue.

administration and workshop staff, and there

they’ve always been able to supply exactly

“WDS has always been good to us,

are usually between one and two new trucks

what we need – on time, every time and

getting us what we need as quickly as

being kitted out with new concrete pumps at

at a fair price,” Brian says.

possible and sourcing odd items and odd

any given time. In addition, there are usually

“You can’t ask for any more than that.”

thread sizes for us that are not easy to

two or three trucks being serviced.

find,” he says.

The company works closely with its customers

“They definitely go out of their way to

to provide a product that’s tailor made

help us and we’ve maintained a great

for their needs, using whatever brand of

relationship with them over the years.”

truck they choose.

Brian employs 18 people in total, including

Brian says a lot of the smaller pumps are

Contact The WDS Group 1357 The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 1300 937 349 Web: www.wds.com.au

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Steering safely JOST AUSTRALIA HAS ADDED TRIDEC SPECIALISED STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS TO ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO. There are more than 50,000 TRIDEC systems in active use worldwide.

As of 1 April 2021, JOST Australia adds

transition for customers currently using this

brand ROCKINGER are towing hitches,

TRIDEC product to its product portfolio and

technology in their equipment builds.

drawbar eyes and drawbars for both

will provide the highest level of service and

JOST Australia Managing Director, James

transporters and trucks.

support for the customers.

Mackie, is pleased with this development.

TRIDEC offers steering systems and

TRIDEC has been part of JOST World since

“We’re looking forward to meeting all

axle suspensions for trailers. Edbro is

2008 and employs around 200 people at

current users and trailer builders of the

the specialist in the field of vehicle-

its European locations in the Netherlands

TRIDEC range over the coming months,”

mounted hydraulic systems. Its range

and Portugal. It is a market leader in the

he says. “And, of course, we thank BPW

includes front and underfloor dump

engineering, design, and manufacture of

Transpec for their efforts in promoting and

trucks and trailers and extension

mechanical, hydraulic and electronically

supporting the TRIDEC brand in the past.”

cylinders, as well as customer-specific

controlled steering and suspension systems

JOST is a leading global producer

hydraulic construction kits.

for trailers. Currently more than 50,000

and supplier of safety-critical systems

ROCKINGER products are also for use in

TRIDEC systems are in use by fleets

for the commercial vehicle industry.

the agricultural industry. The new brand

around the world.

Under the umbrella brand JOST, the

Quicke has been part of the JOST World

JOST Australia will now commence sales

comprehensive range of products

since February 2020 and specialises in

distribution and full support/warranty

is divided into systems for the road

agricultural front loaders and implements.

for the full TRIDEC range of steering

and agriculture.

JOST currently employs more than 3,500

and suspension systems.

The JOST brand includes fifth wheel

staff across the world and has sales

JOST Australia takes over the responsibility

couplings, landing gears, ball bearing

and production facilities in more than

for TRIDEC from BPW Transpec and will

turntables, kingpins and container locks as

20 countries on all five continents.

provide the highest level of service and

well as components for alternating systems.

support to all existing and future customers.

Trailer axles and truck axles are also sold

The company’s nationwide network and

under the JOST brand.

technical expertise will ensure a smooth

The core products of the traditional

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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY

Rachael Ashfield talks Women in Industry FOLLOWING A CHALLENGING YET REWARDING CAREER AT ADVANCED AUTOMATION COMPANY, IFM AUSTRALIA, RACHAEL ASHFIELD IS PROUD TO BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2021 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS. My aim as Ambassador is to encourage you to nominate for these fantastic Awards, so that you receive recognition for your efforts in building a strong, well-defined and lasting business. honoured that my colleagues felt so

is not highly represented by women.

highly about my efforts. The nomination

The Women in Industry Awards give you

itself was extraordinary, and then to

an opportunity to highlight key aspects

reach the list of finalists and subsequently

and career defining moments of your

win the award was a personal and

many years of success and dedication.

career defining highlight.

The journey is extraordinarily rewarding,

The Women in Industry Awards

and when you have been with a company

recognise outstanding success in

as long as I have, you can dig deep

industries traditionally dominated by

into the knowledge base that you have

men, including manufacturing, mining,

built and realise you can contribute

engineering, transport and logistics

exponentially to your company, and

and waste management.

industry more broadly. I look forward to

My aim as Ambassador is to encourage

celebrating all of your success at the 2021

you to nominate for these fantastic

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Awards, so that you receive recognition Rachael Ashfield.

for your efforts in building a strong, welldefined and lasting business.

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more to be achieved.

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Then five years ago, I was appointed as Marketing Assistant. As I grew within the role, I was seeking newer and more exciting challenges, and as a result invested a lot of time learning many aspects of the company’s product offering. This proved to be quite complex and challenging, but extremely rewarding. I am now in my fourth year as Marketing Manager and firmly believe that the more you strive, the more you will be fulfilled within your career. In 2020 I was nominated by my peers for the Women in Industry Awards. This was a surprise to me, and I was

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Grabbing opportunity with both hands HAVING STARTED AN APPRENTICESHIP AS A BOILERMAKER / WELDER AT AGE 15, LIONEL MOORE PROGRESSED TO OWNING HIS OWN TRAILER BUILDING BUSINESS, WHICH HAS GONE ON TO PRODUCE A VAST NUMBER OF TRAILERS FOR MANY CUSTOMERS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

Lionel Moore.

Lionel Moore began his career in the road

and building bulk grain tippers at that

the establishment of the Guinness World

transport industry in 1964, serving his

time – which remains the core of my

Records for the longest road train at

apprenticeship at O’Phee Engineering, which

business today.”

Clifton in February 2006.

later became known as O’Phee Industries,

On Performance-Based Standards (PBS),

“There were 113 trailers – 80 of them were

in the small rural Queensland town of

Lionel believes this initiative has brought

Moore – pulled 150m by a Mack Titan

Brookstead.

positive change to the design and

driven by John Atkinson. It took us two

He worked for Bill and Jim O’Phee for 24

performance of trucks and trailers.

days to assemble all the trailers and dollies

years and in 1988 started his own business –

“Great ideas such as the drop chassis bin

into a complete roadtrain that stretched

Lionel Moore Trailers – in rented premises at

and the rigid drawbar dolly have dramatically

for nearly 1.5km.”

nearby Pittsworth in the Toowoomba region.

improved on-road stability,” he says.

Among Lionel’s other achievements are that

“I operated there until 1994 when I built

Asked who he particularly admires in the

at age 67 he gained approval to certify the

my first new 1,080-square-metre shed out

industry, Lionel cites his original employers.

trailers he builds for compliance.

on the western entrance to Pittsworth,”

“Bill and Jim O’Phee, bless their souls,

“It took me three years to complete the

Lionel says. “We expanded in 2000 to a

were both highly skilled and taught me

courses and after building trailers for

bigger 3,000-square-metre premises and

most of the things I know.

57 years I now have the authority to

currently are moving into our latest shed

“These guys could design and build

certify them,” he proudly concludes.

– a 16,000-square-metre premises on a

anything from just a sketch on the

27-hectare industrial block with plenty of

concrete floor.

room for future expansion.”

“I feel that it was this upbringing which

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As for the biggest changes in the industry,

gave me the ability to fearlessly design

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

Lionel mentions the transition from bagged

and build all the crazy trailers that I

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

to bulk grain haulage in the late 1960s.

have built over the years.”

honouring the unsung heroes of the

“This was revolutionary, and I was fortunate

As for memorable industry-related stories,

commercial road transport industry.

to be heavily involved in designing

Lionel shares that he had quite a hand in

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I am legend THE LOCAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ARM OF LEGEND GLOBAL IS MAKING INROADS INTO AUSTRALIA EMBODIED RECENTLY WITH WINNING THE CONTRACT FOR THE $6.7 BILLION WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT.

Up to 20 A-doubles will be used on the West Gate Tunnel Project.

Legend Australia expanded into specialised

Thailand and Vietnam. Today it is considered a

and parapet carriers that have given

trucking services in April 2019, a year after

global integrated specialised logistics provider.

our client a 25 per cent saving on their

it formed a regional presence in Melbourne

In the past year Legend Australia has quickly

overall loads,” he says.

with a view of participating in the massive

grown its fleet of commercial vehicles,

At the peak of the project, in order to keep

infrastructure and construction projects

expandable trailers, flatbed, stepbed, tank

the back stack adequately replenished for the

planned for Victoria. The company is a

trailers, and modifiable purpose-built trailers

tunnel boring machines, Legend anticipates

subsidiary of Legend Logistics Group, a

to provide trucking services across a range

operations will run 24/7/. With up to 50 per

multinational based out of Singapore that

of essential industries including mining,

cent of the loads exceeding concessional

has, since it was established as a freight

oil and gas, construction, manufacturing,

mass limits of 42.5 tonnes, the tunnel

forwarding agency in 2012, expanded into

energy and other major projects. It’s biggest

segment loads will be moved on Legend’s

the markets of India, Indonesia, Malaysia,

recent announcement having been the

custom A-doubles which have an approved

contract it was awarded by the Victorian

payload of 56.5 tonnes. As the contract is

Government on the $6.9 billion West Gate

based around the safe and efficient storage

Tunnel project. As part of its contract,

and delivery of various concrete precast

Legend will be providing the transportation

elements, main transit routes, to date, have

and storage of the precast materials

been based around the National Heavy

including parapet, barriers, noise walls and

Vehicle Regulator’s PBS Heavy Mass Limits

tunnel segments.

network. A majority of the consultation

The new heavy haul business unit has been

has been done with local Road Managers

established to compete in the Australian

around first mile and last mile access

heavy haulage market, a segment undergoing

according to Troy.

a boom thanks to a glut of infrastructure

“Legend takes a very strong approach to

projects across the country.

innovation and deploying modern methods of

The Legend design team, according to

transport and logistics into our projects. We

Legend Australia General Manager Troy

do not just follow the same old trodden

Eiken, has worked alongside the West

path,” he said. “We specialise in long-

Gate Tunnel project team to understand

term project logistics, so this gives us the

their biggest challenges.

opportunity to work alongside or clients

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and invest in the best solution even if that

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“Uber is selling its autonomous vehicle (AV) unit and investing $400 million [USD]

Aurora is acquiring Advanced

building. While their advances in software,

into AV company Aurora, giving Uber a 26

Technologies Group (ATG).

hardware, product design, and more have

per cent stake,” he said.

“By adding the people and technology

flown under the radar, they have made

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of Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group

tremendous headway on many fronts.

ATG, such as Toyota, Denso, and

to the incredible group we’ve already

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SoftBank Vision Fund, will become

assembled at Aurora, we’re shifting the

and have built a strong safety culture. With

minority shareholders.

landscape of the automated vehicle

their technical prowess in both research

“Unlike Uber, Aurora has placed a greater

space,” said Chris Urmson, co-founder and

and practical applications, ATG will

focus on autonomous trucking as the

CEO of Aurora. “With the addition of ATG,

strengthen and accelerate the first Aurora

first application of autonomous vehicles,

Aurora will have an incredibly strong team

Driver applications for heavy-duty trucks

though it will pursue other applications

and technology, a clear path to several

while allowing the company to continue

of its AV tech, such as robotaxi

markets, and the resources to deliver.

and accelerate its work on light-vehicle

services, in the future.

Simply put, Aurora will be the company

products.

“A partnership with Uber will undoubtedly

best positioned to deliver the self-driving

In addition to acquiring ATG, Aurora has

aid in the pursuit of this goal, but

products necessary to make transportation

also announced a strategic partnership

clients should be more focused on the

and logistics safer, more accessible, and

with Uber that connects its technology to

huge shift of resources (money, talent,

less expensive.”

the world’s leading ride-hailing platform

software, data) that is going from Uber’s

The team at ATG brings expertise, passion,

and strengthens its position to deliver the

ride-hailing-focused strategy to Aurora’s

and determination to delivering self-driving

Aurora Driver broadly.

trucking-focused one.”

vehicles safely to the road. ATG, like

Aurora aims to deliver its first product

Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia,

Aurora, has been heads down, focused on

in autonomous trucking and said a

among other firms.

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