Trailer Magazine May 2020

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK PUBLISHER

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ART DIRECTOR Blake Storey

Follow through Despite social distancing and imposed isolation to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, I feel as though I couldn’t be closer to the core of our industry.

Since the pandemic was declared, my colleagues and I adapted our business practices and increased our communications across multiple digital platforms in the interests of supporting our business associates during this global health crisis.

We are committed, more than ever, to keeping our industries connected and supporting our clients and readers through this challenging time.

Of course, meeting in person will be limited in the months ahead what with major conferences and events being postponed for the next six months, including some of our own.

That doesn’t mean that we can’t chat though. The past few weeks have shown that we can still communicate over the phone and via the internet which has helped lift moods and identify fresh opportunities to pursue in this new world we find ourselves in.

Be assured though that the team at Prime Creative Media are tackling these challenges head-on and overcoming them with positivity, patience, and calm. This mindset will see us prevail in the long term.

With access to peer-to-peer

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networking, instant messaging and social media channels, we have the tools in place to stay connected.

This dynamic shift in operations will also open doors for manufacturers, suppliers and service providers as we adapt to the new status quo – even if it is relatively temporary.

I cannot emphasise enough how strong of a position we are in with our media deliverables (print magazines, websites, e-newsletters, LinkedIn showcase pages). These points of contact will continue to facilitate the essential lines of communication that industry executives, trailer builders, component suppliers, fleet managers and association representatives depend on to make informed market decisions.

After all, I have invested so much time and energy into this trailer industry resource that it has become a passion – a publication I am immensely proud of contributing to.

So, let’s keep it going – this momentum will encourage the surge of activity our industry needs right now to thrive.

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08 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

22 Economy Rural confidence helped by widespread rain events has rallied sharply in Queensland, with over half the state’s producers expecting the agricultural economy to improve in the year ahead.

26 Low Loaders For nearly 40 years, B.J. Matthews has maintained a contract carting farm machinery from the Port of Brisbane to various regional Queensland dealerships. Central to this operation is a trio of O’Phee 45-foot drop deck trailers.

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28 Tippers Meeting the needs of tipper operators across Australia is the aim of West Australian trailer builder, Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE). Husband and wife team Jamie and Kelly Belfield who own haulage company, J&K Belfield, are among a host of loyal customers who keep coming back for more.

38 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.

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44 Braking technology A glimpse of what’s happening now and in the future for brake technologies used in commercial vehicles and trailing equipment.

52 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest innovations in trailer building equipment and components.

58 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine met with Kimberlie Smart to learn more about her journey in the commercial road transport industry.

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60 Industry Icon In common with many who migrate to this country, Nemanja Miletic, Product Manager Asia Pacific at SAF-Holland, has covered a lot of ground with his Aussie career path in a relatively short time.

62 Fleet of the Month Keeping apace of fast changing industry is an imperative for civil and construction operations like SCCR and JBG. 64 World Map CIMC Intermodal Equipment rebranded to CIE Manufacturing in January this year. This reinvention follows a significant production milestone for the US-based OEM as it expands its domestic manufacturing capabilities.

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NEWS

CEVA Logistics declares Force Majeure CEVA Logistics reserves the right to modify all or part of its services, having declared Force Majeure, to change its working procedures and any previously agreed rates and prices, to levy surcharges, or otherwise to take any measures necessary to adjust its business operations and its obligations to its customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

This announcement applies to all CEVA services including Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight, Rail, Customs brokerage and Contract Logistics.

“Please rest assured that this step has only been taken due to the exceptional

Precautionary measures via CEVA Logistics ensure it is transparent with its clients.

circumstances in which CEVA Logistics is currently operating,” CEVA Logistics said

Global supply chain business, CEVA Logistics,

relieved of its normal contractual obligations

in a statement. “CEVA is continuously

has actioned a ‘Force Majeure’ due to the

where these are rendered impossible or

monitoring the situation and will provide

Covid-19 outbreak.

impracticable due to the coronavirus and its

further updates as and when these become

This means that CEVA Logistics is temporarily

effects.

available.”

Supermarkets join forces on grocery supply: ACCC

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Supermarket operators will be able to

products.

application last Friday.

coordinate immediately to ensure consumers

“Australia’s supermarkets have experienced

“We have worked very swiftly to consider

have reliable and fair access to groceries

unprecedented demand for groceries in

this interim authorisation application,

during the Covid-19 situation following

recent weeks, both in store and online,

because of the urgency of the situation, and

the Australian Competition & Consumer

which has led to shortages of some products

its impact on Australian consumers,” said

Commissions’ (ACCC) granting of interim

and disruption to delivery services,” said

Sims.

authorisation.

ACCC Chair, Rod Sims.

The Department of Home Affairs has

The interim authorisation will allow

“This is essentially due to unnecessary panic

convened a Supermarket Taskforce, which

supermarkets to coordinate with each

buying, and the logistics challenge this

meets regularly to resolve issues impacting

other when working with manufacturers,

presents, rather than an underlying supply

supermarkets. Representatives from

suppliers, and transport and logistics

problem.

government departments, supermarkets,

providers.

“We recognise and appreciate that individual

the grocery supply chain and the ACCC are

ACCC said the purpose of this is to ensure

supermarket chains have already taken a

on the Taskforce. The interim authorisation

the supply and the fair and equitable

number of important steps to mitigate the

applies to agreements made as a result of

distribution of fresh food, groceries,

many issues caused by panic buying. We

Taskforce recommendations.

and other household items to Australian

believe allowing these businesses to work

This authorisation applies to Coles,

consumers, including those who are

together to discuss further solutions is

Woolworths, Aldi and Metcash. It will also

vulnerable or live in rural and remote areas.

appropriate and necessary at this time,”

apply to any other grocery retailer wishing

The authorisation allows a range of

he said.

to participate. Grocery retailers, suppliers,

coordinated activities but does not allow

The ACCC granted interim authorisation

manufacturers and transport groups can

supermarkets to agree on retail prices for

on Monday afternoon after receiving the

choose to opt out of any arrangements.

Trailer Magazine MAY 20

Northern Territory $5.5 million road train inspection facility opens The new Vehicle Inspection Facility at Truck

A modern facility, equipped with the latest

deliver this new facility along with a Road

Central in Darwin has been operational since

testing equipment, the site is strategically

Train Assembly Area, which was completed

early April.

located near East Arm – a growing hub

in early 2019, to help heavy vehicle operators

At a time in which supporting the road

for logistics, trade, oil and gas, and marine

meet their legal requirements, particularly

transport has never been more critical, the

activities that rely heavily on a well serviced

Federal Government in conjunction with the

trucking industry.

with regard to fatigue management.

These works saw a three-hectare concrete

Northern Territory Government jointly funded

The Territory Labor Government is also

hardstand area constructed with 55 large

the $5.5 million project.

supporting the freight industry by injecting

vehicle parking bays, accommodating triple

Darwin company Norbuilt delivered on the

an immediate $2 million support package

road trains, B-Doubles and semi-trailers, and

project and it will support 65 local jobs.

into the aviation industry it recently

includes a concrete loading ramp.

The Truck Central facility, launched last

announced to ensure essential goods and

Truck Central is the first stage of a

month by the Government, enables the

services accessed its communities.

90-hectare industrial precinct, bounded

inspection of large heavy vehicles such as

As part of the Truck Central redevelopment,

by the major heavy transport routes of

road trains to occur away from the Goyder

the Australian Government and Northern

Road Test Shed in Parap.

Territory Government have partnered to

Tiger Brennan Drive, Berrimah Road and Wishart Road.

NEWS

Transport operators working at Christmas peak as industry calls for calm Road transport companies are working

and what we are seeing now are rapid

The Government’s own evidence confirms

overtime to meet demand from

adjustments in ordering and in the supply

reducing road blockages eases congestion,

supermarkets prompted by the record

chain to sustain this record demand. The

which is what the transport industry needs

consumer demand to coronavirus.

transport industry is working overtime to

to service its customers efficiently and

Major transport and logistics specialists like

deliver goods to shops and supermarkets,

sustainably.”

Toll are currently operating at Christmas

underscoring the immense value of heavy

Anderson said patience and a return to

spike levels.

vehicle drivers – and their trucks – to the

normalcy was required from consumers

Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter

communities they serve.”

so that supply chains could satisfy the

Anderson has sought to calm consumers

The biggest impediment to supply chains

unprecedented demand seen over the past

and assure them there is ample supply of

keeping pace with unprecedented demand

week.

essential household goods in warehouses

was access according to Anderson.

“While consumers are rightly concerned

around the country and on ships bound

“Around 80 per cent of the freight task is

about COVID-19, they do not need to be

for Australia.

located within 100 kilometres of its final

worried about supermarkets running out

He also paid tribute to the tremendous

destination which underscores the need

of goods because all the evidence points

efforts of transport and supermarket

to free up seamless access to delivery

to there being ample stock in the supply

workers to re-stock shelves.

points,” he said.

chain,” he said.

“Panic buying that has seen shopper’s

“We commend the Victorian Government

“What we don’t want to see are shoppers

empty shelves of goods like toilet paper,

to for pressuring councils to ease curfews

thinking they have to buy a month’s

rice, pasta, flour and other pantry staples

on arterial roads, especially at night

worth of groceries every time they go to

is totally unnecessary because grocery

which is the optimum delivery time for

the store. If shoppers would resist the

chains anticipate future demand and keep

heavy vehicles. What we also want to

temptation to buy household essentials

warehouses stocked accordingly,” he said.

see are permanent 24/7 clearways so

they might see on the shelves but don’t

“Coronavirus has prompted consumers

that traffic flows freely and trucks have

have a pressing need for, it would give

to buy much more than they need

clearer access to where they need to go.

others with a genuine need a chance.”

CIMC Vehicle Australia appoints QLD sales manager CIMC Vehicle Australia has recently

experience to the newly created role.

part of a global company and about the

appointed Ashley Hayes as its new Sales

Having started his career in 1999 building

huge range of trailer products that CIMC

Manager for Queensland.

freezer vans, Hayes quickly progressed to

has to offer to the Queensland transport

The global trailer manufacturer envisions

engineering due to his studies and then in

industry.”

Queensland as an integral part to its

recent years used that expertise in a trailer

CIMC Vehicle Australia specialises in

growing portfolio of places to provide high

sales capacity. He had general transport

the design and construction of a wide

quality, affordable trailing equipment.

and low loader transport experience from

range of road transport vehicles from

Hayes is based in Brisbane and will look

time spent with manufacturers in Victoria

its purpose-built facility in Cranborne,

after CIMC Vehicle Australia’s banner

and Queensland.

Victoria.

which includes CIMC Trailers and Marshall

“I hope the knowledge I can bring to the

A key focus for CIMC Vehicle Australia is

Lethlean Tankers.

role will be pivotal in the expansion of

to have stock trailers readily available to

Hayes has more than 20 years of

CIMC into Queensland,” said Hayes. “My

eliminate and reduce delivery wait times.

experience in the trailer industry bringing

goal is to provide a high calibre of service

The Brisbane site is reported to have stock

with him extensive knowledge and

to my customers. I’m very excited to be a

trailers ready for delivery now.

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Trailer Magazine MAY 20

Coles and SecondBite provide 100 million meals to Australians in need Supermarket company, Coles, has now

concerns in our cities and towns and it’s

We are proud to work with an organisation

donated the equivalent of 100 million meals

alarming to think there are so many men,

that is a clear leader with respect to both its

to disadvantaged Australians in a landmark

women, families and children who cannot

social and environmental responsibilities.

milestone for its partnership with food rescue

afford to have regular meals.

“It’s amazing to think that in our first full

organisation, SecondBite.

“Our partnership with SecondBite goes to the

year of partnership in 2011, together we

Making Coles one of Australia’s largest donors

heart of Coles’ purpose to sustainably feed all

rescued and redistributed the equivalent of

of fresh food, Coles has donated and diverted

Australians and help them live healthier and

1.9 million meals which we thought was huge

50 million kilograms of healthy nutritious food

happier lives. The unsold food SecondBite

at the time. But now, nine years later, we

from landfill since 2011

rescues from our stores is still perfectly good

have distributed the equivalent of 100 million

With three million Australians currently

to eat and should not go to waste — we will

meals. We are so grateful that this partnership

living below the poverty line, including three

continue to do everything we can to ensure it

can continue to grow through increasing food

quarters of a million children, Coles now

gets to the people who need it most.”

donations and incredible fundraising activities

donates unsold food from 780 supermarkets

SecondBite CEO, Jim Mullan, said the

throughout the year in stores,” he said.

across Australia. The food is collected by

organisation’s national partnership with Coles

Kate Thwaites MP, Federal Member for

SecondBite and then distributed to around

had been instrumental in delivering more food

Jagajaga, congratulated SecondBite and Coles

1,300 community food programs across the

to community organisations.

on the milestone.

country.

“It’s incredible to see how our partnership with

“Secondbite and Coles are ensuring that

Coles CEO, Steven Cain, said Coles is

Coles has grown over the years and the

food produce does not go to waste and

committed to doing more than ever before

impact this has had on some of the most

many thousands of vulnerable people

to ensure edible, unsold food is getting to

vulnerable people in our community,” said

across Australia have access to meals.

communities who need it most.

Mullan.

Congratulations to them on this milestone,”

“Sadly, we’re seeing an increasing number of

“Many shoppers wouldn’t be aware of the

she said. “It’s great to have the SecondBite

people living on our streets and facing tough

work that goes on behind the scenes to

distribution centre based in our community

times,” he said.

ensure edible unsold food ends up on the

in West Heidelberg, supporting efforts to get

“Homelessness and disadvantage are major

plates of those in need, rather than in landfill.

unsold, edible food to people who need it.”

Coles claims it has diverted 50 million kilograms of food from landfill since 2011.

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NEWS

Woolworths will help reduce QLD truck movements with proposed $184M DC Woolworths’ infrastructure improvements are set to make its freight tasks more efficient in Queensland.

Supermarket company, Woolworths, lodged

helping take up to 390 truck movements

years to come,” he said.

a Development Application last month

off Brisbane roads each week.

If approved by Council, the project is

with the Brisbane City Council for a new

“We’re pleased to be investing in our

expected to create around 200 jobs

state-of-the-art temperature controlled

Queensland supply chain network for the

throughout construction.

distribution centre in Heathwood.

benefit of our customers,” said Woolworths

At full capacity, more than two million

The 42,000-square-metre facility will

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Paul Graham.

cartons a week will move through the

reportedly enable fresher, faster and more

“This development will help us deliver

Heathwood DC bringing customers

efficient deliveries of frozen and long-life

fresher food to customers, take trucks

fresh chilled goods from more than 400

chilled products to around 260 stores across

off Brisbane’s roads, and create new

suppliers.

Queensland and northern New South

career opportunities for hundreds of

The $184 million investment in the

Wales.

Heathwood DC is majority funded by

The Heathwood Distribution Centre (DC)

Queenslanders.

“The extra capacity through the

will be co-located with Woolworths’ meat

Heathwood DC will be key to supporting

$148m), with Woolworths signing an initial

supplier Hilton Meats’ production facility,

our future growth in Queensland for many

15-year lease on the site.

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Trailer Magazine MAY 20

LOGOS (property development costs of

Road transport advocates call for road maintenance Federal stimulus The Federal Government’s economic

National Road Transport Association

industry and better serve the community.

stimulus can have immediate positive

(NatRoad) CEO, Warren Clark, said now

Directing economic stimulus monies to

effects if directed towards road

is the perfect time to act.

essential road maintenance is a win for

maintenance spending on the national

“Many of our public roads are aging and

all Australians and will achieve flow on

highway network as well as state,

decrepit having a direct impact on the

effects to local communities.

territory and local roads according to NT

efficiency of the transport industry on a

“The transport and logistics industry

Road Transport Association President,

daily basis,” said Clark.

employs more than half a million people

Michael Swart.

Australia’s publicly owned road network

and provides delivery of vital goods

Infrastructure Australia has identified

is a strategic asset, vital to our security,

and services throughout Australia via

a number of factors that have created

lifestyle and livelihoods according to

road transportation. It is important

a road maintenance backlog across

a joint statement from NT Road and

the federal Government has in place

all jurisdictions which is reported to

NatRoad.

effective policies that permit the efficient

be jeopardising road safety as well as

“The road transport industry requires

operation of an industry that plays an

impacting the road transport industry’s

efficient and operational freight corridors

important role in every sector of the

productivity as roads degrade.

to enhance the sustainability of the

economy.”

NEWS

Industrial legislation amendment fosters safer workplaces Addressing attendees at the recent Victorian

area that has been difficult and frustrating

(someone who has a significant amount

Transport Association’s State Conference

for us, and one that we have been working

of control over the running of a business)

2020, WorkSafe Victoria Regional

hard to reduce.

or a company and include up to 20 years

Operations Manager, Ian Matthews,

“In previous years we’ve had around 30

imprisonment for a person and a fine of

emphasised that the recent amendment to

fatalities each year in Victoria and we’re

over $16 million for a company.

the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

determined to reduce that number. It’s not

Matthews explained that negligence in

Act is primarily meant to encourage safer

a massive number but even one fatality is

this context refers to either an act or an

workplace environments.

one too many.

omission – either doing something wrong

“It’s intended not so much to penalise but

“So this is one method that our

or not taking action to correct a wrong,

rather deter unsafe practices and encourage

organisation and the government have

in both cases falling short of a reasonable

people who have control of workplaces to

taken on in order to focus strongly on that

standard of care.

concentrate on making them safer,” said

safety space.”

“The key message I want to convey to duty

Matthews. “It covers tougher penalties for

Matthews went on to outline some of

holders is that if you’re running a really tight

existing duties.”

the conditions of the amended legislation

ship now, keep doing it because ultimately

He said the amendment is due to

including that it can’t be applied to a

that’s what we want to see.

commence on or close to 1 July this

volunteer at a business.

“I want to re-emphasise that this is not just

year, and he explained that it won’t be

He also described that it carries tougher

about prosecution – if we never prosecute

retrospectively enforced.

penalties for existing breaches of duty

anybody under workplace manslaughter

“It obviously reflects the gravity that we put

that cause the death of a person. The

legislation that’s a good space, that’s where

on fatalities in the workplace which is an

penalties can apply to an actual person

we want to be.”

Road Occupation Charge part of efficient supply chain solution: VTA The Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

in congestion and road blockages that were

“A common theme that emerged from

has characterised the introduction of a

reducing productivity and efficiency across

our recent State Conference was that road

Road Occupation Charge to be levied

the supply chain.

blockages lead to chaos and uncertainty

on private companies as an example

“For supply chains to run efficiently and

in our supply chains, with Infrastructure

of government policy that can support

smoothly it is essential for road traffic

Victoria CEO Michel Masson encouraging

productive and efficient supply chains, and

to flow smoothly and consistently,” said

the greater use of clearways on arterial

proof clearways instead of curfews are

Anderson.

roads to ease congestion and encourage

needed around Melbourne.

“Thanks to major construction projects

more free-flowing traffic.

The Road Occupation Charge will be

around Melbourne, together with a distinct

“The Government’s introduction of this

payable by construction and other private

lack of permanent clearways on key arterial

new charge – based on evidence that

companies that block inner city roads

roads, there is no consistency on our city’s

proves traffic flow will improve as a result –

whilst carrying out their business. Its

road transport network, which is wreaking

bolsters our argument that clearways must

introduction follows a successful trial across

havoc on transport operators and their

be deployed on a more permanent basis on

inner Melbourne in 2018, where road

customers in the form of delivery delays

our roads and thoroughfares.

occupation periods were reduced by up to

and destination bottlenecks.”

“Instead of curfewing trucks from roads,

75 per cent, and where one construction

Anderson said the introduction of the Road

we encourage the Government to

company reduced its occupation of a busy

Occupation Charge by the Andrews Labor

create clearways that its own evidence

intersection from 92 days to one day.

Government was tacit acceptance of the

demonstrates will reduce congestion

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the

need for clearways, which the VTA has

and therefore improve productivity and

initiative could lead to a massive reduction

been advocating for some time.

efficiency in our supply chains,” he said.

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Trailer Magazine MAY 20

CoR remains a focus: NHVR Heavy vehicle operators are being urged

of examples where drivers are taking

Australia.”

to ensure their operations remain safe as

unnecessary risks,” said Parrott.

Transport for NSW Director Compliance,

unprecedented demand puts pressure on

“Recent spot checks of drivers showed a

Roger Weeks, said compliance teams

freight supply chains.

driver operating under standard hours – i.e.

remained on duty to ensure the continued

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, reminded

a maximum work time of 12 hours in 24

safety of heavy vehicle movements at a time

operators of their Chain of Responsibility

– at 16-and-a-half hours and other drivers

when there was a huge focus on freight

(CoR) obligations and to avoid putting

committing critical risk fatigue breaches

delivering essential goods to communities.

drivers under undue pressure.

working through required rest breaks.”

“Our inspectors have introduced safe work

“We’re concerned by reports that drivers are

NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander

methods to ensure social distancing and

under increased pressure to meet deadlines,”

Assistant Commissioner, Michael Corboy, has

hygiene measures are adopted to protect

said Petroccitto.

warned operators that safety still needed to

drivers and inspectors,” said Weeks.

“We need to avoid situations where drivers

be front and centre.

In consultation with industry and police, the

are being forced to exceed their work and

“In these unprecedented times there are

NHVR has undertaken a number of recent

rest hours or ignore poor load restraint

thousands of heavy vehicle movements a

changes to assist drivers during the ongoing

practices.”

day and the NSW Police are still actively

coronavirus pandemic, including waiving

South Australian Police Assistant

enforcing rules around fatigue and

amenity restriction on all curfew permits,

Commissioner, Ian Parrott, said police had

compliance,” he said.

extending the time limit drivers may use

already taken action against some operators

“The last thing anyone wants is a

a supplementary work diary record and

caught breaking the law.

catastrophic heavy vehicle incident which

temporary changes to the National Heavy

“While most drivers are doing the right

takes away from the hard work the industry

Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS)

thing, we are still seeing a number

is doing right now for the people of

medical and face-to-face audit requirements.

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NEWS

AusPost drives jobs and $10.6B regional e-commerce market: Report Australia Post is reported to support 10,800

Courier companies such as Australia Post are poised to tackle increasing e-commerce demand.

jobs and a $10.6 billion e-commerce market through its delivery and post office networks and is increasingly important to regional, rural and remote (regional) Australia.

The Deloitte Access Economics report, Economic and social value of Australia Post to regional, rural and remote Australia, measures and quantifies Australia Post’s contribution specifically to nonmetropolitan areas for the first time.

Australia Post CEO and Managing Director, Christine Holgate, said the report reinforces how critical Australia Post is to areas that other service providers cannot reach.

“The most important aspiration in regional communities is to have access to services, such as education, health and government,” said Holgate.

“And regional Australians see Australia Post as the most present service provider in

even heard of firefighting crews battling

Communications, Cyber Safety and the

their community, ahead of schools, cafes,

hard to save the local post office, because

Arts, Paul Fletcher.

pubs and grocery stores. After the local

they knew the importance of the post

“While the digital age is advancing at a

doctor and police, Australia Post is also the

office to the community during and after

rapid rate, the postal service continues to

most trusted service provider in regional

disaster,” she said.

have a very important function, including in

communities.

“The Deloitte Access Economics report

regional and remote Australia. Our strong

“We’ve seen this come to life in towns

underscores Australia Post’s unique

postal network contributes to equity of

affected by bushfires lately. Post offices

place in this country and reinforces the

access and a sense of community.

have become community hubs for

social and economic benefits post office

“This report highlights the important role

information, shelter and basic services. We

networks provide,” said Minister for

that Australia Post has in our community.”

Qube Bulk boosts trade opportunities in WA Logistics company, Qube Bulk, has

expertise of Qube by offering warehousing,

Director, Todd Emmert.

established a warehouse in Western

logistics and stevedoring.

“It provides bulk ship loading capabilities

Australia to improve access to export

“This investment in Geraldton, alongside

for spot export bulk parcels and capacity

markets.

our existing large scale transport and

for new mineral projects in the region

The new facility, according to Qube Bulk,

logistics operations, will assist us to better

is located in Geraldton and combines the

facilitate trade at the port,” said Qube Bulk

seeking early, no capex, access to market,” he said.

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SA Government prioritises roadworks to safeguard economy The South Australian Government has

coronavirus pandemic,” said Marshall.

particularly the highways.

announced it will fast-track a number of

“By fast tracking infrastructure projects,

“The investment on these routes will be

key road network upgrades as part of its

providing tax relief for households and

money well spent,” said Mountain.

plan to stimulate the economy and support

businesses and delivering business and

“The funding allocation for critical regional

local jobs.

community support funding, we are aiming

routes will save lives, create jobs and help

It reported 165 jobs will be supported

to keep as many hard-working South

transport efficiency.”

by the $120 million plan, which includes

Australians in a job as possible.”

Mountain said the investment in upgrading

road repairs on the Stuart, Yorke, Dukes

Transport, Infrastructure and Local

the surface of the South East Freeway

and Riddoch highways, an upgrade of the

Government Minister, Stephan Knoll, said

would be much appreciated by the users of

Heysen Tunnel and repairs to the South

tenders had already been released for the

this important corridor, particularly those

Eastern Freeway between the Tollgate and

Heysen Tunnel refit and Adventure Way

driving heavy vehicles.

Crafers.

and Innamincka Airport Road sealing to

“Combined with the resealing works that

Other key plans include $12 million for a

get these projects underway as soon as

are currently underway around Callington

higher capacity North-South freight route

possible.

and Monarto, this should result in a

that will bypass Adelaide, along with

“We are trying to get these projects out the

smoother and safer drive,” he said.

$6.0 million to seal Adventure Way and

door as quickly as possible to support more

“This should also be the case with the work

Innamincka Airport Road in the state’s

South Australian jobs and businesses as we

on the Dukes Highway, which also carries a

northeast.

The $120 million is in addition to the $21.5

deal with the impacts of the coronavirus,”

high volume of vehicles travelling east and

said Knoll.

west, and the Stuart Highway, which is the

million of construction contracts released

“These projects will help fix hundreds of

principal roadtrain link to the north.”

last week to upgrade almost 200 kilometres

kilometres of roads and highways, improve

Mountain said the investment in the

of Cleve Road and Browns Well Highway.

road safety and help save lives on our

Riddoch Highway was much appreciated,

Premier Steven Marshall said the state

country roads.”

given RAA has been urging an upgrade

government was fast tracking new

South Australia’s Royal Automobile

on this key route to the state’s South East,

infrastructure projects to help keep more

Association (RAA) has welcomed the

including the construction of additional

South Australians in jobs and support local

announcement, confirming it was good

overtaking lanes.

businesses during these unprecedented

news for the economy and road safety.

“The investment in the alternative North-

times.

“We are acting decisively to support South

RAA Safety and Infrastructure Senior

South Freight Route is also welcomed to

Manager, Charles Mountain, said the RAA

make it safer and more efficient for heavy

Australians and safeguard our economy

had previously identified the need for

vehicles, potentially easing the growth of

as we all grapple with the impacts of the

maintenance on the regional road network,

this traffic using the SE Freeway,” he said.

NEWS

2020 Women in Industry Awards to proceed The 2020 Women in Industry Awards will run

To nominate, visit

as a print and digital product, highlighting

www.womeninindustry.com.au

outstanding female leaders and their achievements.

Winners will be announced in the Women in Industry newsletter, as well as in Manufacturers’ Monthly, Australian Mining, Australian Bulk Handling Review, Prime Mover, Trailer and MHD Supply Chain Solutions.

“We’re looking forward to celebrating the leadership shown by Australian female leaders, and seeing everyone in 2021 for an even bigger and better Awards night when we can come together to celebrate as an industry again,” said Prime Creative Media Events Manager, Lauren Winterbottom.

VTA welcomes $130B JobKeeper program VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, congratulated

listening to the VTA and other industry

the Government for listening to the

representative groups, and for putting a

concerns of businesses impacted by

package together that will enable workers

coronavirus, and said the package was The Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

an endorsement of the position put

to pay their bills and give employers a shot of confidence they desperately need

has welcomed the Federal Government’s

to it by the VTA, the Australian Road

at this time.”

$130 billion JobKeeper payment program

Transport Industrial Organisation, the

Anderson said in addition to advocating

which has been announced to help

TWU and other employer and employee

for sound economic policy, the VTA was

Australian businesses and those they

representative groups.

working closely with transport operators

employ to endure the economic impact of

“With this package, the Government

to correct the driver imbalance in the

Covid-19.

has rightly recognised that businesses

supply chain created by coronavirus

Under the program, the Government

need support to keep connected to their

through its creation of a Driver Exchange

will pay employers impacted by the

workers over the weeks and months

program.

coronavirus to keep paying workers they

ahead, and that subsidising their wages

“While some sectors of our industry are

otherwise could no longer support $1,500

will put them in the best possible position

busier than ever, others have experienced

a fortnight for up to six months.

to lead the economic recovery,” he said.

a downturn as parts of our economy are

To be eligible for the payment, businesses’

“What we don’t want to see are

progressively shut down to contain the

turnovers will need to have fallen by

companies being forced to reduce their

spread of the virus,” said Anderson. “The

30 per cent or more, with the payment

workforce through no fault of their

Driver Exchange program matches truck

available to full- and part-time workers,

own and this package will give them

drivers and transport workers that have

sole traders,, and casuals who have been

the incentive to keep connected to their

temporarily lost their jobs with industries

with their employer for more than 12

workforce.

where there has been a surge in demand

months.

“We congratulate the Government for

for driver.”

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Data highlights Covid-19 effect on traffic: ARRB Covid-19 restrictions have had a significant

cent fewer vehicles using the Monash during

freeways are used?

effect on reducing traffic, while heavy vehicle

this tine, so slightly less vehicles has led to a

“Can we reimagine the work people do?

volumes on the Monash have stayed almost

significantly increased flow of traffic.

Perhaps work from home staggered across

identical pre-coronavirus levels, according to

ARRB claims these impacts will be similar

the workforce for one or two days a week.

the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB).

in most major capital cities of Australia

“There is also now an opportunity to better

Victorians are complying with the restrictions

following Covid-19 restrictions.

understand the choices people make before

on movement, including working from home

“The Covid-19 shutdown offers a critical

they get back into their cars and spend hours

and limiting non-essential travel, the ARRB

opportunity for Victoria to understand and

a day on congested roads,” he said.

has suggested, with reference to the latest

deal with its transport issues before life

ARRB’s National Transport Performance

transport data.

eventually returns to normal,” said ARRB

Centre is already working on ways to better

ARRB’s National Transport Performance

CEO, Michael Caltabiano.

understand what a back-to-work scenario

Centre has also found a major reduction in

“The transport data gives us some clear

would look like for ‘Melburnians’ and

congestion on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway

insight, but the big question is where to from

of between 88 and 95 per cent for weekday

here given what this data is showing us.

Victorians by using this data.

ARRB said it is able to work with all levels

peak periods.

“We need to take this opportunity to

of government, and the private sector,

This reduction in congestion, according to

reimagine now what a post-Covid-19 back-

on ways to better improve Australians’

ARRB, has been achieved off a much smaller

to-work should look like. Do we take the

mobility and shape the country’s post-

reduction in traffic numbers – just 28 per

opportunity to change the way in which are

Covid-19 transport future.

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Border Express takes on great ‘unknown’ in Covid-19 response Under the challenging, fast-changing

business,” said Kassaby.

“Currently a big challenge is the unknown.

circumstances, freight and parcel transport

As an essential service provider Border

We can only deal with the situation we are

specialist, Border Express, is taking its

Express, which employs more than 1,300

faced with today and use that to plan for

responsibility as an essential service provider

staff and operates its own freight terminal

tomorrow,” he said.

seriously.

facilities across 17 sites Australia wide, is

“We are constantly looking at the

The company, one of Australia’s largest

taking its responsibilities seriously.

operations in our business and how we can

privately owned transport organisations, has

With a third party logistics facilities at

adapt and streamline them. This unfolding

implemented floor markings to ensure staff

Barnawartha just outside of Border Express’s

situation is a timely reminder that we

are adequately separated in accordance

original base of Albury, as well as facilities

should all take care of both ourselves, and

with new government regulations.

in Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth, Border

those around us by taking responsibility

Tape markings on floors are providing

Express will continue to operate on behalf

individually and as a whole for our actions.

practical visual indications for personal

of its customers while prioritising the health

“As always, Border Express puts the health

separation distances according to Border

and well-being of its communities and team

and safety of our people, customers and

Express CEO, Mostafa Kassaby.

members.

partners at the forefront of our thinking

“Under these very difficult circumstances,

“We are using only the most reliable

and actions.”

it’s great to see the business being able

sources of advice as the basis of our

Border Express initiated its parcel business

to respond to new working conditions

planning and decision-making, and are

in September 2014. In addition to its parcel

especially with the 1.5 metre rule,” he said.

ensuring that all of our sites and teams

operations Border Express continues to

“We are ensuring that all of our sites and

have the latest recommendations for

perform a significant amount of traditional

teams have the latest recommendations for

undertaking their roles, delivering services

freight which was the foundation of the

undertaking their roles, delivering services

and safeguarding those working with our

business which Max and Lynn Luff created

and safeguarding those working with our

business,” said Kassaby.

in 1981.

Border Express CEO, Mostafa Kassaby.

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Industry condemns DPWA for price hike amid Covid-19 crisis Stevedore DP World Australia (DPWA) has

been with Maersk Line’s decision to move

by working on our own efficiency and

been roundly criticised by transport operators,

its Melbourne business to the Port of

offering value to the customer,” he said.

industry associations and members of the

Melbourne’s new third operator, Victoria

It is a theory that particularly in the current

container logistics sector following the

International Container Terminal (VICT).

economic climate does not wash with the

announcement that it aims to adjust landside

VICT is said to have won business from

Victorian Transport Association (VTA),

fees on 1 May this year.

Maersk by keener pricing and the various

judging by its response to DPWA’s proposed

While coronavirus (Covid-19) is undoubtedly

stated advantages of its Webb Dock facilities.

price changes set to occur on 1 May, as

colouring every judgement of every financial

VICT is a wholly automated terminal

Australia continues to endure under the

decision at present, if DPWA had announced

unconstrained by Melbourne’s West Gate

weight of the Covid-19 crisis.

these changes two months prior, would the

Bridge, while the terminals operated by

The VTA has described DPWA’s increase to

outcry have been so vehement?

DPWA and Patrick are located up-river of the

ancillary charges at some of its terminals

It also needs to be pointed out that the

bridge. As a result, VICT claims to be the only

including the Port of Melbourne as

company has proposed to actually reduce

operator that can accommodate the new

“insensitive” and coming at a time when

its terminal access charges for exporters to

generation of super-sized container ships.

the transport industry was already facing

$79.50 per full container, a decrease of 23.3

“The big change on the waterfront is the

economic headwinds because of the

per cent.

level of automation,” said DPWA CEO, Glen

coronavirus.

However, it is the 27.6 per cent increase

Hilton.

In a strongly worded communication to

to $125.00 per full container levied on

“Volumes are down because of new entrants.

members, VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, said the

importers, along with a hefty 40 per cent a

They have cheaper operating models because

charges fall under non-prescribed services

piece increase for manual processing and ‘no-

they don’t have the level of labour on site.

within the port supply chain and therefore

show’ fees – rising to $231.50 and $210.35

“Flexibility is our issue,” he said. “We have

have no regulation attached to

respectively (the latter rise only applying to

lost significant volumes in Melbourne and we

their application.

Melbourne and Brisbane ports) – that has

have to deal with the outcome of that.”

“Now is not the time for rate increases,”

everyone up in arms.

The apparent reason DPWA is more

said Anderson. “It is disappointing that at a

Yet looking back at DPWA’s history over the

vulnerable to inflexibility is that it is the

time when the transport industry is working

last couple of years can perhaps shed some

least automated of Australian mainstream

together as never before to overcome the

light on this latest decision.

terminal operators. Its two biggest terminals,

catastrophe Covid-19 has unleased on

For instance, the monthly shipping data for

Melbourne and Sydney, are manual

Australians and the economy, DP World has

February 2019 indicated that DPWA had

operations.

opted to increase its ancillary charges on

suffered a major loss of market share with the

Hilton commenced his tenure as CEO in early

wharf carriers servicing its terminals at ports

former long-standing market leader securing

2019 and it is his view that the pressures

around Australia.”

39 per cent of total container movements.

the company now faces are the “natural

Anderson said the 40 per cent increase in

According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s Container

by-product of new capacity” in the Australian

charges for ‘no-shows’ by DPWA showed

system.

Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2017-18, DPWA held 45 per cent of the market through 2017-18, while monthly industry data showed that back in February 2018 DPWA managed a very respectable 49 per cent of the Australian market.

Reported reasons for the drop include capacity interruptions which have forced the company to give away work to its competitors.

DPWA was at the time in the process of installing nine new cranes at its Melbourne facility.

A seemingly bigger issue for DPWA has

“A natural by-product of new capacity

a flagrant disregard and insensitivity to the environment every supply chain participant is

coming in is that it becomes less profitable

facing.

to retain volumes within an oversupplied

“There are many businesses that are not only

market,” said Hilton.

trying to survive with reduced revenues but

“The only way to do that is to reduce prices

are having to readjust their whole business

and that reflects in profitability.

model to try and keep their staff, at least on

“But we are a capital-heavy business. We

part pay, and to ensure that they can remain

can’t afford to do that. Once tariffs or prices

sustainable until the crisis has finished,” said

come down they stay down. For us the focus

Anderson.

is about retaining volumes that we had in

He called on DPWA to at least give wharf

a different competitive environment, but to

carriers more time to prepare for the

understand that profitability can come from a

increase, which is set to take effect from

better product, a more cost-efficient product

1 May. Trailer will be monitoring this situation.

where we can share value with our customers

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ECONOMY

What you need to know in May RURAL CONFIDENCE HELPED BY WIDESPREAD RAIN EVENTS HAS RALLIED SHARPLY IN QUEENSLAND, WITH OVER HALF THE STATE’S PRODUCERS EXPECTING THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY TO IMPROVE IN THE YEAR AHEAD.

66.1%

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62.6% EMPLOYMENT RATE JANUARY 2020

Recent developments bode well for

“Rain has provided huge relief for much

investment, of which one third planned

produce, fodder and livestock transport

of Queensland, and while patchy in areas,

to purchase property in the coming 12

specialists.

it was generally widespread across the

months.

Increasing confidence across all regions

state,” he said.

Investment intentions were particularly

and commodity sectors has helped drive

Confidence was up strongly across all

strong amongst larger farm operations

this newfound surge in optimism according

commodities, with cotton and sugar

according to the survey with confidence

to the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural

growers representing the biggest

translating directly into the rural sales

Confidence Survey.

turnaround in confidence.

sector.

The survey, on the back of favourable

Likewise, every Queensland region enjoyed

Low interest rates and strong commodity

conditions fostered by seasonal rain, has

a newfound robust outlook.

prices enjoyed strong outlook according

revealed the most dramatic turnaround in

The Darling Downs, in particular,

to James, with the Queensland property

sentiment in the survey’s history since it

experienced a complete turn-around in

market, particularly as producers consider

started in 2001.

sentiment, with 59 per cent of respondents

their options and potentially look to

A total of 57 per cent of Queensland

expecting agricultural economic conditions

expand and mitigate against future

producers now have a positive outlook on

to improve, up from 19 per cent last

droughts.

the coming year, up from just 19 per cent

quarter.

While catchments across cotton regions

with that view in late 2019.

It was a similar story in North Queensland,

had generally not yet secured significant

Good seasonal conditions were cited by

where confidence for the season ahead

stored water, James acknowledged the

72 per cent of surveyed producers with

increased from 14 per cent to 58 per cent.

change in weather pattern signified a

a positive outlook as a key reason farm

With drought lasting up to seven years

return to traditional winter and summer

business performance was expected to

in some areas of the state finally over,

cropping rotations and represented longer-

improve, whilst 44 per cent surveyed

gross farm income expectations rose. It

term optimism for irrigators.

identified commodity prices as a key driver.

was, however, less dramatic than overall

“Cotton prices are reasonable, aided by

Brad James, Rabobank regional manager

confidence in the season ahead, which

our Australian dollar, so we would consider

for Southern Queensland and Northern

reflected the long-term rebuilding phase

it likely some growers may take an early

New South Wales, said the significant shift

required in the aftermath of the drought.

position and look to the coming summer

in sentiment was indicative of how broad

The survey found 40 per cent of rural

positively,” he said.

the rainfall was across the state, despite

businesses with an annual gross income of

Cotton growers had good reason

some areas missing out.

more than $1 million intended to increase

to believe recent rain represented

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Economic conditions in Queensland’s agricultural sector are improving.

opportunities for dryland cotton growers

just 22 per cent last quarter.

this process,” he said.

and irrigators fortunute enough to benefit

Rain was just the first phase of

“It’s been estimated that a 20 per cent

from inflows.

Queensland’s recovery, however, with a

depletion rate can require a five-year

The grains sector also achieved a lift – with

depletion of the national herd one of the

recovery after servicing debt, rebuilding

55 per cent of surveyed growers expecting

next areas of focus according to James.

prospects to improve in the next 12

“Impacted cattle producers will now go

herds and returning to trade.

“While cropping enterprises can

months, up from 30 per cent last quarter.

through a rebuilding phase, with many

potentially turn around relatively quickly

The survey revealed confidence also rallied

holding back sales to build numbers,

after a month season, the cattle sector’s

in the beef sector, with 61 per cent of

this recovery phase can be lengthy for

recovery will take longer, however all are

beef producers expecting conditions in the

producers and calls for patience from all of

impacted by such a profound event such

agricultural economy to improve, up from

their service providers, as they embark on

as this past drought.”

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Delivering the Deere FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, B.J. MATTHEWS HAS MAINTAINED A CONTRACT CARTING FARM MACHINERY FROM THE PORT OF BRISBANE TO VARIOUS REGIONAL QUEENSLAND DEALERSHIPS. CENTRAL TO THIS OPERATION IS A TRIO OF O’PHEE 45-FOOT DROP DECK TRAILERS. B. J. Matthews Transport was established in

general container cartage, side loader

1972 by Brian Matthews, who started the

from the port of Brisbane.

Toyota Australia is another valued client

business in a fairly typical manner with a

with which B.J. Matthews Transport has a

which involves the unloading of goods from

single truck hauling interstate freight.

strong connection, having taken care of

containers in the company’s warehouse

After doing this for a number of years and

the company’s container cartage for the

under strict quarantine conditions enforced

gaining a foothold in the industry, Brian

by Australian Customs.

began to expand his fleet.

past 15 years.

Today, the company offers standard trailer

His hard-won reputation for reliable and

cartage as well as side loader trailers and

critical to the entire operation, the company

honest freight services led to him being

a body truck fleet dedicated to less-than-

owns an O’Phee skel and a 45-foot O’Phee

highly recommended by his clients to other

container-load (LCL) haulage as well as all

flat-top with twist locks for container

prospective clients.

facets of airfreight cartage.

cartage and three O’Phee drop-deck

Brian started servicing the wharf cartage

In the broader scheme of things, each of

trailers for transporting the oversize John

needs of clients back in the mid-1970s. This

the company’s diverse range of vehicles is

Deere agricultural machinery from the

was the pre-container era when the freight

equipped to cater for specific aspects of the

Port of Brisbane to regional centres across

was picked up from a large pile in a shed,

business including oversize transport, sea

Queensland.

sometimes taking a few days to get the

and airfreight industries.

John Deer dealers in Bundaberg, St George,

total consignment together.

Having risen through the ranks over the

Goondiwindi, Roma, Chinchilla and

In the very early 1980s, B.J. Matthews

last 25 years, Brian’s son, Tony Matthews,

Toowoomba are among the regular drop-off

Transport started a long and proud

now steers the company, building on the

points for B.J. Matthews Transport.

association with John Deere farm and

tradition created by his father.

A family-owned company established in

industrial equipment, and to this day the

The company currently employs 22 people

the late 1980s, O’Phee Trailers’ reputation

company still carts most of the John Deere

across the diverse operation including the

was built on the values of quality, reliability,

machinery and all of its container freight

long-standing contract with John Deere,

service and ethical practices, and has

O’Phee produce trailers that are ideal for B.J. Matthew’s freight tasks.

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movements and a customs bond store

Turning to the trailing equipment that’s

become a trusted name in semi-trailer

two wideners,” Tony explains. “The new

really convenient spot and the top ramps

manufacturing.

widener we recently purchased ticks all

are a lot quicker and easier to slide out of

The Drake Group acquired O’Phee Trailers

the boxes for us. It has bi-fold ramps and

their travelling pockets and install compared

in 2015 and has continued to build on the

widens to 4.3 metres, which is perfect for

with the earlier units,” he says.

O’Phee reputation for excellence.

the John Deere harvesters with dished out

“The latest 45-foot unit is ideal for rubber-

The company offers a one-stop-shop from

wheels that we transport.”

tyred machinery which makes up the

design to final product and continues to

Tony proceeds to tell the intriguing story

bulk of what we transport – it really suits

search for new and better manufacturing

about how he came to purchase his first

our needs with carting the agricultural

techniques, while investing in new tooling

O’Phee drop deck trailer – straight from the

equipment.”

and technology to keep its products at the

O’Phee Trailers stand at the 2009 Brisbane

Adding to the versatility, the trailer is fitted

cutting edge.

Truck Show. This was the final BTS held at

with twist locks on the lower deck enabling

It’s a formula that resonates with Tony

Brisbane’s fabled ‘Ekka’ showgrounds, the

20-foot containers to be carried.

Matthews, who

event subsequently held at the Brisbane

Tony also explains that the other two

believes the

Convention & Exhibition Centre.

O’Phee drop deck trailers in the fleet are

combination of

“I put a deposit on it on the Saturday

fitted with three-way container pins and

sound design,

morning and when I came to pick it up

extension pedestals for the lower deck,

outstanding

Mick O’Phee (then Managing Director of

allowing the cartage of 40-foot containers.

build quality

O’Phee Trailers) told me he could have sold

All up, the O’Phee 45-foot drop deck

and excellent

it 10 times over, judging by the level of

widening trailers operated by B.J. Matthews

customer service

Transport are eminently suited to a variety

has produced

interest from show attendees.”

As the topic of conversation returns to the

trailers that

latest widening drop deck purchased from

most importantly enable the safe and

are ideal for

O’Phee, Tony elaborates on a number of

reliable transportation of oversize John

the company’s

Deere farm machinery – a task to which the

applications.

features he appreciates about the latest unit.

“I like the positioning of the key start for

“We have three

the powerpack on the gooseneck– it’s in a

four decades.

of roles in the company’s repertoire, but

company has been dedicated for the past

O’Phee drop deck trailers, one fixed deck and

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

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Standing on solid Rock MEETING THE NEEDS OF TIPPER OPERATORS ACROSS AUSTRALIA IS THE AIM OF WEST AUSTRALIAN TRAILER BUILDER, BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING (BRE). HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM JAMIE AND KELLY BELFIELD WHO OWN HAULAGE COMPANY, J&K BELFIELD, ARE AMONG A HOST OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS WHO KEEP COMING BACK FOR MORE. The formula for building the ideal tipping

before he and Kelly decided to start their own

gypsum, which can get a bit sticky, it’s not

trailer requires the confluence of two

haulage business about five years ago.

often that these products will get stuck in

somewhat conflicting elements. On the one

Serving the needs of the vast WA agricultural

them,” Jamie says.

hand it must be engineered with the strength

industry, the work involves carting grain,

The reason for this is the radius shaped

to handle a sustained workload day-in, day-

corners of the floor that don’t allow fine

out; but on the other it must tare as light as

fertiliser, gypsum and lime in tippers and liquid fertiliser in tankers.

possible so as to maximise payload potential.

His experience with BRE goes back to the

pack down the way they do in trailers with

Based at Bruce Rock about 240km due

early days in partnership with his father

90-degree corners.

east of Perth, BRE prides itself on building

when BRE steel tippers were used exclusively

“It gives me peace of mind when I send a

trailers that meet the criteria of outstanding

to service the silica sand contract.

driver out with the BRE trailers because they

durability, high standard specification and

According to Jamie, BRE tippers are well

are a very safe unit in this respect,” he adds.

an impressively light tare weight. In doing so

engineered and built specifically to suit his

The high strength and low tare of BRE

the company has forged a solid reputation

current operations, with overall value for

steel tippers is due in part to the use of

among Australian truck operators, many of

money another factor that he rates highly.

high-tensile steel sourced from Swedish

whom are repeat customers.

One of the features he particularly likes

company SSAB. The chassis are constructed

People like Jamie and Kelly Belfield of J&K

about the BRE steel tippers is the design of

using high-tensile Strenx 700 while the

Belfield based at Albany in the heartland

the body which he says is ideal for lime and

incorporation of the well renowned and

of the Great Southern Region of the western state.

gypsum which are notorious for getting stuck in the corners of conventional trailers,

proven radius body shape reduces the need for extra ribbing.

Jamie has been involved with transport since

thus posing a safety risk when tipping off.

J&K Belfield owns four BRE steel tippers

his early 20s when he and his father won a

“With the design of them it doesn’t matter

which are mostly run in pocket roadtrain

contract to haul silica sand to the port.

what you are carting, you know it’s going to

(two trailer) format with a tri-axle converter

He worked with his Dad for just over 20 years

come out. Especially hauling burnt lime and

dolly linking the two. The total allowable

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powdery products like lime or gypsum to

J&K Belfield’s BRE tippers are safe and productive units to operate.

from them,” he says.

As for prime movers, Jamie currently owns two Kenworth T604 conventionals – one Cummins powered and the other Cat powered. He says the next truck he buys will probably be a Kenworth T610 SAR. When it comes to fifth wheels, Jamie uses heavy-duty Fuwa K-Hitch 90mm doublerow ballrace units on the dollies and 60mm low-profile (single row) ballraces on the prime movers.

Jamie says his long association with BRE will continue because the steel tippers the company builds tick all the boxes for his operation.

“I reckon the team at BRE make the best steel tippers and tri-axle dollies in the country,” he says. “We use these ones at harvest and they’re light tare which means you can get a

combination length for pocket roadtrains in

“The good thing about BRE is that they have

good load on them. This is combined with

WA is 27.5 metres.

a thorough understanding of the industry in

a strong and well-engineered chassis design

BRE builds the trailers in different lengths

which I operate and the flexibility to build

in both the trailers and dollies that enables

and specifications to suit operations in every

the trailers to my specific requirements,” he

a degree of flex which prevents the chassis

state and territory of Australia.

says.“With the new trailers I bought from

from cracking when operating regularly

Jamie says the earliest set he currently owns

them last year they were willing to incorporate

in paddocks and over uneven ground. To

is 10 years old and still performing well after

my specific hydraulic hose setup with

top it all off they are good value for money

travelling more than 800,000km, while an

additional quick release couplings.”

considering the high quality of the products.

earlier set that was bought in 2005 when

The new trailers feature BPW ECO-Plus

he was carting sand with his father was

drum brake axles which Jamie says he chose

“I’ve relied on BRE tippers and dollies for many years and they’ve never let

recently sold and is still operating on a daily

for their simplicity, reliability and longevity,

me down.”

basis to the satisfaction of its new owner.

explaining that he had an earlier set of

The fact that BRE team members are very approachable and willing to adopt customer

BPW drum braked trailers that he and his brother towed that covered close to one

feedback and incorporate these elements

million kilometres without needing a reline.

into the build, also goes a long way with Jamie.

“If you take it easy and don’t overuse your brakes that is the life you can get

Contact Bruce Rock Engineering 15 Swan Street Bruce Rock WA 6418 Ph: 08 90611253 or 1300 611 253 Web: www.brucerockengineering.com.au

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Tipping the scales ALWAYS LOOKING TO INNOVATE AND SET NEW INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS, MSP GROUP OWNED MSP TRANSPORT HAS ACQUIRED TWO PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS (PBS) APPROVED BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT (BTE) SIX-AXLE DOGS PULLED BY MATCHING KENWORTH T610 8X4 TIPPERS. THE COMBINATION PAYLOAD CAPACITY IS AN EXTREMELY HEALTHY 51 TONNES. MSP Transport is a division of the MSP

hundreds more contractors.

optimise the carrying capacity, efficiency

Group of companies which is owned and

Central to MSP Transport’s fleet over the

and safety performance.

operated by Mark Pickard. Mark’s father

past four years are eight PBS-approved

Hallett Concrete operates over 100

Gordan Pickard established himself in the

6x4 tipper and five-axle dog outfits, each

concrete agitator trucks and together

building and construction industry in the

sporting a gross combination mass (GCM)

with SA Premium Concrete operates from

1960s and this presence has subsequently

limit of 63 tonnes. These cater for the

11 fixed and mobile concrete plants.

been built upon strongly by his sons Mark

transport of the sand and aggregate needs

A new addition to this stable is the SA

and David Pickard in their own right. The

of the company’s batching plants as well as

Premium Concrete operated high-capacity

Pickard name has long been regarded as

its teaming partner SA Premium Concrete’s

state-of-the-art wet-mix batching plant

an industry leader in South Australia.

batching plants and major asphalt

at the central Adelaide suburb of Mile

The MSP Group of Companies now

customers, all of which are primarily

End. This plant along with the others are

encompasses a diverse range of businesses

located in suburban Adelaide.

hungry beasts needing to be constantly

including a trade centre, timber and

However, the company has recently upped

fed with high quality quarry products.

trusses, steel, joinery, bathroom, building

the ante further still, taking on a pair of

This process will now be done even more

supplies and of course concrete and quarry

what can only be described as the ultimate

efficiently by these new high-performance

products. All up, the company directly

in PBS tipper and dog combinations to

combinations.

employs over 400 people plus many

date – 8x4 prime movers towing six-axle

Kym Pointon, the Project Manager for

BTE dog trailers. The load carrying capacity

these new high productivity combinations,

is a super impressive 51 tonnes and the GCM is 73 tonnes.

goes on to explain that the new

Fast Fact

The combinations are utilised on a 24/7

in this operation as they are more

MSP Transport recently took delivery

basis delivering off-the-charts capacity.

manoeuvrable and flexible, and can also

of two new high-productivity tipper

They are permanently allocated to set

carry far more payload.

combinations comprising BTE six-axle

runs supplying sand and aggregate from

“It’s a concept we’ve been working on for

dogs towed by Kenworth T610 8x4

MSP Group’s own quarries to its concrete

24 months now and we’re very pleased

body tippers. Payload capacity of each

division and other partners’ facilities.

we’ve been able to get it off the ground.

combination is a colossal 51 tonnes.

This has enabled MSP Transport to tailor

It’s enabled us to really push the envelope

the combinations to the highest levels to

with the weight we can carry.”

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combinations are superior to B-doubles

He says the PBS approval process for the

quickly and completely. Furthermore, they

extendible trailers that the company

new units was relatively straightforward,

have electronic tipping sensors which

manufactures in-house.

helped by the fact that they are operating

automatically stop the tipping process if

“These new units for MSP Transport are

on B-double routes on which the other

the system detects a dangerous lean in the

the first BTE combinations we’ve sold and

eight PBS truck and dogs in the fleet

body that could lead to a rollover situation.

we’re looking forward to expanding the

were already running. This combined

This combined with a rigorous risk

market penetration of the BTE range in

with strategically located batching

assessment process conducted on every

South Australia,” Andrew says.

plants enables the company to leverage

single tip off point will ensure the optimum

In wrapping up, Kym says MSP Transport

efficiencies to keep ahead of the

use of these assets.

aims to stay at the leading edge of

competition.

As for the reasons for choosing BTE

PBS operation with a continual drive to

Kym acknowledges the important roles

trailers, Kym says the company has a long

introduce new equipment that raises the

the SA Department of Planning, Transport

association with Southern Cross Transport

bar in terms of productivity and efficiency.

and Infrastructure and the National

Equipment Group (SCTEG) which is located

The flow-on benefits, according to

Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have

adjacent to MSP Transport’s depot at Dry

Kym, include the ability to continue

played in providing excellent support in

Creek. Having recently become the South

supplying the steadily increasing

the processes of getting all the required

Australian agent for BTE equipment,

quantities of raw materials needed at the

approvals and permits in place.

SCTEG was in a good position to supply

batching plants in the most cost-effective

He says the two new BTE six-axle dog

the trailers that MSP Transport was seeking

manner possible.

combinations will be joined by another

in its quest for boosted productivity.

two identical trailers that will be pulled

“We’ve received good reports about

behind 6x4 prime movers. He describes

BTE’s equipment and after doing our

this as a test case that if successful over

due diligence on the product we were

the next three years will lead to all units in

confident of the quality and build integrity

the fleet being specified in this ultra-high

of BTE trailers and that they would stand

productivity guise.

up to the rigours of our 24/7 operations,”

In terms of features of the new BTE

Kym says.

For SA enquiries:

trailers, Kym says safety is the company’s

According to Andrew Schipper, Sales

top priority. The units have Razor power

Manager at SCTEG, BTE tippers are an

tarps and QuickSilver body liners to

important addition to its trailer range

ensure the product exits the trailer

which includes flat-top, drop-deck and

Southern Cross Transport Equipment Group 9-15 Manthorpe Street Dry Creek SA 5094 Ph: (08) 8405 7600 Web: www.southerncrosstrailers.com.au

Contact Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South Victoria 3175 Ph: (03) 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au

Kym Pointon and Andrew Schipper

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Enhancing safety ENMIN TRUCK VIBRATORS ARE ENHANCING TIPPER SAFETY AT YENDA PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE. Based in the small town of Yenda near Griffith, the Yenda Producers Co-operative Society is part of the Yenda Group, whose businesses share a common goal to provide quality goods and services to the rural sector in and around the Riverina.

With an impressive 95-year history, the group now has more than 1,500 members across a vast farming region, with branches in Leeton and Griffith in addition to the main office in Yenda.

The philosophy and vision of Yenda Producers is to assist members to continue the development of sustainable rural businesses within the community. The co-operative provides an extensive range of services that

The Enmin truck vibrator helps boost unload times by helping loosen compacted materials.

includes the supply of chemicals, fertilisers, seeds, fuel and general merchandise – essentially anything that a farmer requires.

The group has a fleet of tipper trucks that

only require minimal modification to the

includes single trailers, truck and tractor

addition that provides a number of benefits,”

trailer body, making them a simple, low cost

spreaders and four B-doubles which are used to cart fertiliser and manure.

Curran says.

Yenda tipper in action.

It was the difficulty drivers were having

“These include increased health & safety for our drivers and a reduction in the risk of a

unloading manure that originally prompted

aspect,” Curran says – adding that following

WH&S incident when carting. So, we look at

Operations Manager, Kevin Curran, to look

on from the success of the trial, Yenda

it as ‘cheap insurance’ in this area.

at a truck vibrator.

Enmin truck vibrators are designed to speed

purchased and fitted vibrators to all of their

“As we update our truck and trailer fleet

trailers. “The Enmin vibrators have certainly

we will be removing the vibrators from the

up the unloading of bulk solids, providing an

proven to be a worthwhile investment.”

existing trailers and installing them on the

efficient, safe and controlled load discharge.

The vibrators also allow for a lower elevation

Crucially, the vibrators loosen compacted

height, minimising the chance of overturning

new units.”

Based in Melbourne, Enmin is an Australian

material, alleviating the need for drivers to

– further improving driver and truck safety.

market leader in the areas of materials

manually try and free the material.

Other benefits include lower fuel and

handling systems and vibratory equipment.

“It was one of my drivers that originally

maintenance costs and reduced wear and

In addition to the truck vibrators, Enmin

alerted me to the fact that the manure was

also has an extensive range of Industrial

often sticky and would simply not move,”

tear on the truck and trailer.

The range includes 12- and 24-volt

Curran says. “The only way to get it moving

electric vibrators along with hydraulic and

bulk material. The range is specifically

was to repeatedly bang on the side – both

pneumatically powered options. Some

designed to suit Australia’s environment

risky and time consuming. My driver had

transport applications require vibration to

and covers a multitude of applications such

heard of Enmin truck vibrators which were

be applied for an extended amount of time,

as mining, quarrying, food processing and

the impetus for me to look into it.”

a scenario where the design characteristics

agriculture.

Enmin provided Yenda with a unit on a

of the hydraulic and pneumatic models

trial basis – the trial proved the value of the

come into their own. If required, they can

vibrator particularly in relation to WH&S.

be run continuously, rather than the more

“The vibrator saved a lot of time unloading

generally utilised intermittent operation of

thereby improving our productivity, but the

the electric models.

“The truck vibrators are easy to install and

real attraction of the unit was the safety

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vibrators to suit any industry that handles

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25 years of tipper excellence TIPPER SPECIALIST, HAMELEX WHITE, CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY LOCALLY MANUFACTURED TRAILING EQUIPMENT TO THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Part of the MaxiTRANS family of brands,

name was derived from its two co-founders,

matter where the trailer finds itself,” says

Hamelex White is renowned for its strong,

Martin Hamel and Garry White, immediately

MaxiTRANS Managing Director and CEO,

durable and ‘ready to work’ range of

set its sights on becoming a premier

Dean Jenkins.

truck body and dog tippers, semi tippers

manufacturer of tipper trailers.

Hamelex White is celebrating 25 years of

Hamelex White’s biggest impact on

and moving floor models, along with its extensive experience in Performance-based

operation in Australia’s competitive trailer

according to MaxiTRANS, has been its

Standard (PBS) applications.

market. In that time, it has undergone

involvement with Performance-Based

Twenty-five years ago, two ambitious

a number of changes, too. Joining the

Standards (PBS) — a set of design

transport entrepreneurs started their own

MaxiTRANS family in 2004, before moving

standards that allow for truck and trailer

trailer business. Their goal: to manufacture

trailer production to the company’s larger,

combinations to safely carry larger-

reliable and innovative designs which took

purpose-built facility in the Victorian

than-normal payloads and improve road

return on investment for the customer to

regional town of Ballarat in 2011, where it

transport efficiency.

the next level. Today, Hamelex White is a

designs and manufacturers a number of its

The company led the way in the take-up

tipper powerhouse, boasting a formidable

other market leading brands.

of the concept, reportedly becoming the

nationwide sales and service network and

“We attribute the success of Hamelex

first trailer manufacturer to make the

hundreds of customers that rely on its

White over the past 25 years to the

effort to engineer blueprint designs to

products to perform day in and day out.

simple principles of combining innovation

operate under the PBS scheme. Now, the

April 3, 1995 marked the first time Hamelex

with payload, capacity and durability,

company provides customers a range of

White opened its doors in Hallam, a suburb

while offering unmatched parts and

pre-approved PBS designs from a tri-axle to

in Victoria’s southeast. The company, whose

service support around the country, no

six-axle truck and dog tipper combinations.

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the commercial road industry to date,

Hamelex White is celebrating 25 years of operation in Australia’s competitive trailer market, first opening its doors on 3 April 1995.

“While having existing PBS designs has its

a solution that is fit for purpose and that

great benefits to our customers, allowing

advantages in the way that we could go

will deliver the best return,” he said —

MaxiTRANS to design a combination that

straight into production, saving time with

adding that it is one of the reasons why

will give them greater payload and greater

no engineering or pre-approval period

more customers come to MaxiTRANS to

freight efficiencies for their business.”

needed,” Dean says.

design and build their PBS combinations.

Today, the Hamelex White range is

“At MaxiTRANS one of our greatest beliefs

“We have an in-house team of engineers

accessible throughout the national

is understanding our customer’s specific

dedicated specifically to PBS. It is this

MaxiTRANS dealer network with the

requirements first before recommending

investment and expertise that delivers

backing of its national parts and service aftermarket support.

Hamelex White is renowned for its range of truck body and dog tippers, semi tippers, moving floor models and extensive PBS expertise.

“Knowing that customers have local support available to them, no matter where they are around Australia, means we can address the customers’ needs right away, allowing them to get on with what they do best — delivering the needs of our nation,” Dean says. “We value our customers’ support too and they are the number one reason why we can proudly sit here today and reflect on all the accomplishments Hamelex White has made over the past 25 years. We look forward with great excitement at what the future looks like for Hamelex White.”

Contact MaxiTRANS 346 Boundary Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 8368 1100 Web: www.maxitrans.com

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These runners can handle loads of up to 27 tonnes.

In the long run THE KEITH FREIGHT RUNNER DOCK-TO-TRAILER CONVEYING SYSTEM CAN REDUCE LOAD/UNLOAD TIMES UP TO 80 PER CENT, ACCORDING TO KEITH MANUFACTURING CO., PROVIDING A QUICK RETURN ON INVESTMENT. BY SEAMLESSLY CONNECTING THE DOCK CONVEYOR TO THE TRAILER CONVEYOR, LOADING/UNLOADING IS BOTH SAFER AND FASTER. Personnel and equipment no longer need to

can be reduced to less than five minutes.

cross the threshold of the trailer, eliminating

Facilities also realise a reduction in labour and

confined space entry and reducing forklift

equipment costs because fewer resources are

damage to cargo or trailers.

needed for loading/unloading. Loads can be

By automating the load/unload process,

pre-staged in the warehouse and loaded with

the KEITH Freight Runner® system reduces

the touch of a button by the truck driver,

transport time while improving safety,

freeing forklift traffic for other work.

particularly in the dock area. Keeping

The heavy duty conveying system uses a

employees out of the loading zone reduces

series of rails with ‘runners’ to handle loads

the risk of falling from dock edges and

of up to 27 tonnes. Once a forklift positions

Fast Fact

eliminates the risk of injuries from falls from

the unitised cargo onto the system during

Keith Manufacturing Co. has been

unsecured dock plates. Because employees

the loading process, the conveyor indexes

hard at work adapting its walking

are no longer physically involved in cargo

the load forward or back. At the dock, the

floor technologies to support various

transport, it reduces the incidence of back

unique ‘drawbridge’ feature connects the

tipper operator requirements.

injuries from improper lifting and carrying,

dockside conveyor with another installed

This commitment has led to the

as well as helps prevent injuries caused

inside a trailer. This is reported to speed up

development and production of safer,

from careless behaviour around forklifts

the product distribution process, allowing for

more efficient and versatile trailing

and other vehicles. Depending upon the

increased loads per day, per trailer.

equipment.

application, load/unload times at the dock

Controls are simple, with no specialised

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training required. This allows loads to be

has sold equipment around the globe. At the

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requires minimal facility or trailer

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modifications because it is designed to drop into place on a standard dock plate or in an existing trailer. The customisable design provides warehouse environments with a variety of material handling solutions, including use in refrigerated trailers and warehouses to standard dry vans and openair docks. Installation is quick and efficient, usually with little service interruption.

Freight Runner® systems can also be used for assembly line or warehouse inplant conveyance and are built to facility specifications. Speed is adjustable and weight capacity is variable with additional rails. KEITH Manufacturing Co. has been an equipment partner to the trailer and manufacturing industries for more than 40 years. KEITH Manufacturing Co. encompasses five international locations and

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Soldiering on FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS COMPANY, OZWIDE FREIGHT, INVESTS IN PRODUCTIVE, RELIABLE ROAD TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND ENSURE THAT ITS CUSTOMERS IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND ARE RECEIVING THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE. Luke and Rebecca Ashton started their own freight business in 2005 with a 14-pallet body truck and a small 10-pallet truck, managing pickups and deliveries on their own from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and Toowoomba. OzWide Freight’s business grew as a testament to their hard work and by 2012 Luke and Rebecca opened their first depot in Rocklea, expanding their service offering to include warehousing.

The business now has depots in Perth, Rockhampton, Mackay Proserpine Townsville and Cairns. “Townsville and Cairns both have warehousing capabilities along with our Brisbane site at Crestmead,” Luke says — adding that it is still business as usual despite Covid-19.

“We haven’t slowed down at all.”

Today, with a team of 30 personnel, and a fleet mix of body trucks, prime movers, single trailers, container swinglifts and Vawdrey B-double sets, OzWide Freight run a highly competitive and dedicated

Vawdrey Australia trailers are configured

general freight linehaul operation between

to operate as a B-triple set to North

Brisbane and Far North Queensland.

Queensland.

The company’s most recent order of

“This set incorporates an existing 12-pallet straight deck A trailer, a 12-pallet drop deck A Titeliner and a 22-pallet drop deck B Titeliner with mezzanine decks,” Luke says. “The whole set together with the

says. “We worked closely with Mark &

mezz B trailer will give us 62 Pallet spaces.

Cameron from OJO Creations based in

Fast Fact

These trailers will go a long way to giving

Adelaide. After plenty of toing and froing,

Vawdrey Australia specialises in

our North Queensland customers a better

we came up with the final design which

the design and construction of

and more efficient service.”

looks fantastic.”

Performance-Based Standards (PBS)

This particular B-triple combination has

For Luke and Rebecca, it is extremely

trailing equipment and has bolstered

garnered a lot of interest from customers

important to deal with family businesses

the transport capabilities of businesses

and the public for good reason.

like Vawdrey.

to maximise payload gains as well as

“The ANZAC-inspired curtains were a way

“We are ourselves a family owned and

improve vehicle operator safety with

for us to honour the men and women

operated business,” Luke says. “It’s

its innovative Auto Lock Deck and

who gave us the opportunity and the

important to support local Australian

LatchLiner buckle-less curtain systems.

freedom to live, work and grow our own

businesses. Family owned business tend to

business in this great country,” Luke

treat people more personally rather than

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Fast Fact

The ANZAC-inspired curtains were a way for us to honour the men and women who gave us the opportunity and the freedom to live, work and grow our own business in this great country. just a number like the multinationals do.

the rapport they’ve developed with Paul

“We treat all our customers with the same personal service we expect from

Vawdrey and his team.

“The support and service offered by

our suppliers. This is the main reason we

Vawdrey is the very reason that we

continue to return to Vawdrey.”

purchase Vawdrey trailers,” Luke says. “They

Luke and Rebecca also continue to invest

are extremely helpful and are always willing

in Vawdrey trailing equipment because of

to go above and beyond to assist.”

OzWide Freight welcomed its first Vawdrey B-double set into its business in July 2016 and has since called on Australia’s largest independent trailer manufacturer for additional units to meet and exceed customer demand.

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

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TRAILER BUILDER

A bullish performer ADELAIDE-BASED REFRIGERATED LOGISTICS COMPANY, EADES TRANSPORT, IS OPERATING THE FIRST SCHMITZ CARGOBULL B-DOUBLE COMBINATION MANUFACTURED IN MELBOURNE. DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN THERMAL EFFICIENCY THROUGH A LONG, HOT SUMMER HAS BEEN A STANDOUT FEATURE. Darrell Eades, Managing Director of

for a time I was doing both float and fridge

Eades Transport, started his business with

work concurrently,” Darrell says.

one truck in 1999. Prior to this he was a

Darrell’s first client in the refrigerated realm

diesel mechanic with International Trucks

was Ingham’s Chicken and it wasn’t long

at Regency Park in Adelaide, having

before Woolworths also came knocking on

commenced his apprenticeship at the tender

his door. Before he knew it he was a fully-

age of 15.

fledged refrigerated transport operator with

His first truck was a Kenworth K145 8x4

a rapidly growing fleet to boot.

rigid tilt-tray which, along with subsequently

Darrell’s relationship with Woolworths has

purchased prime movers and low loaders,

continued to this day with refrigerated

was used to carry heavy machinery and

haulage for the supermarket giant now

general freight including hay.

making up close to 30 per cent of the

“Not long after I started operating trucks I

company’s local workload.

sort of fell into the refrigerated transport and

Other work includes meat and seafood haulage to capital cities including Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

He asserts that attention to detail and providing top service are the main factors in the success of his business.

“If you provide consistently high levels of service you can charge sustainable rates which is the key to success in this game,” he maintains.

The company currently operates 47 refrigerated trailers and a handful of refrigerated body trucks, one of which is a Scania rigid sporting a Schmitz Cargobull body. This was Darrell’s first taste of the product and he describes the thermal efficiency and cooling capacity of this unit as “amazing”.

In fact, so happy was he with its performance that when the opportunity arose for him to trial the B-double, he grabbed it with both hands.

The combination fits the Australian B-double mould, comprising a 12-pallet tri-axle lead

Eades Transport Managing Director, Darrell Eades.

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trailer with roll-back body in front of a 22-pallet tri-axle tag trailer, both fitted with

maintain the set point inside the Schmitz Cargobull bodies.

says. “I just like to run them continuously

“The fuel savings with the Schmitz Cargobull’s

maintained at all times.”

are amazing,” he reiterates. “We often load

Darrell goes on to say that he also prefers

barn doors and Thermo King SLXi-400

the trailers on Friday afternoons and they sit

consistency when it comes to the equipment

fridge units.

in the yard with the fridge engines ticking

he operates.

Darrell has a contract with Aldi delivering

over all weekend till the drivers leave on the

to several country stores 363 days per

Sunday evening. With the A-trailer, which has

With this in mind, and also considering how happy he is with his latest B-double set,

year. Two of these are Nurioopta and Berri,

a smaller fuel tank than the B, it’s lucky to use

there’s a good chance the company will be

both of which are kept stocked on a daily

a quarter of a tank over that period,” he says.

taking delivery of more Schmitz Cargobull

basis with the help of the new Schmitz

Darrell puts this down to the high degree of

trailers in the future.

Cargobull B-double fronted by a Scania R 500 prime mover.

thermal efficiency built into the bodies, thanks

“When (Schmitz Cargobull Account Manager)

material and construction techniques used by

Fast Fact

Andy Dinicol suggested we trial a B-double

Schmitz Cargobull.

Eades Transport is operating the

set for a month my contract with Aldi was

He also likes the smart appearance of the

first Schmitz Cargobull B-double set

up for renewal so I took them up on the

trailers and the fact that they tow really well

manufactured locally in Melbourne.

offer and they built the trailers to the spec I

out on the highway.

According to Darrell Eades, the

needed for this contract,” Darrell says. “As it

“They look good, they’re good to tow down

outstanding thermal efficiency of the

turned out, I retained the contract and after

the road and overall I’m really happy with

trailers has translated to quantifiable

the one-month trial I was more than happy

them,” he says.

fuel savings during the hot summer

to purchase the unit from them and away we went.”

While the fridge units have the option of stop/

months.

Over and above general running costs,

continuous for peace of mind in protecting

refrigerated carriers have the added cost

valuable cargo.

burden of the fuel used to keep the freight

“Due to the fact that we carry a lot of high

at the correct temperature. In this respect,

quality meat – it’s common to have $200,000

Darrell says he has been pleasantly surprised

worth of meat onboard – I don’t want to

at how little fuel the Thermo Kings use to

risk it with the stop/start operation,” he

Eades Transport invests in thermally efficient Schmitz Cargobull B-double combination.

which ensures a consistent temperature is

largely to the superior quality insulation

start operation, Darrell says he runs them on

Contact Schmitz Cargobull Australia Unit 2, 221 Browns Road Noble Park North 3174 VIC Ph: +03 8794 6600 Web: www.cargobull.com.au

www.trailermag.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Krueger keeps road transport rolling KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT IS POISED TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATIONS AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH ITS COMPANY-OWNED FACILITIES, SOLID COMMITMENT TO AFTERSALES SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO QUALITY, HARD-WEARING TRAILERS. “In these unprecedented and uncertain

optimal vehicle operator safety.

times, we at Krueger Transport Equipment

Fast Fact

Krueger also provides the road transport

are here to support the whole Australian

• One Stop Shop for Australia’s road

industry with used semi-trailers.

Transport Industry,” said Managing Director and founder, John Krueger.

transport needs.

• Company-owned facilities

“If a business cannot justify a new trailer right now but business demands have

“We are 100 per cent Australian owned

nationwide with onsite

risen due to the unprecedented demand

and proud to be a key supplier to our

and emergency vehicle support on

for services, our used trailers can be ready

important industry – transport.

standby.

to add to a fleet in a matter of days,” said

“Our business has been built around offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for the country’s transport needs,” he said.

As a family-owned and operated business for more than 40 years, Krueger’s expertise in technical development

• Full trailer servicing and repairs for all brands.

• Quick turnaround capabilities for optimal fleet uptime.

• Workshop trading hours extended for client convenience.

John Krueger.

Primed and ready to assist heavy vehicle operators across the entire essential services supply chain – from linehaul to intrastate to final mile – Krueger’s national support capabilities are extensive, including fixed

and manufacturing has resulted in the

priced servicing, spare parts, refurbishment

production of remarkably versatile trailers

options, smash and damage repairs,

that deliver peak operational performance.

“If operators are in a position to purchase

John Krueger.

In addition to its versatile curtainsided

conversions and chassis/body modifications

a new trailer to add to their fleet or are

Kurtainer design, Krueger also

“At Krueger, we can promise quick

able to utilise the current company tax

manufactures and leases open decks,

turnaround times so that fleets are back

incentives, we are ready and willing to take

skeletal trailers and freezer and dry vans

on the road with as little disruption to their

orders and can supply the highest quality

featuring state-of-the-art innovation in

business as possible,” said John Krueger.

equipment available in Australia,” said

load restraint as well as improvements for

“We have you covered.”

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for all trailer makes and models.

Krueger also provides onsite and emergency

Rental options include: skels, flat

vehicle support as well as a dedicated spare

tops, curtainsiders (flat and drop deck

parts division to ensure Australia’s fleets

configuration) and dry and refrigerated

Krueger Locations:

remain busy and productive during these

vans, supported by Krueger’s nationwide

Melbourne (03) 8331-6100 for

unprecedented times.

service and parts network.

Sales / Service / Parts / Rental

“Krueger provides full technical service and

Krueger urges fleet operators to take

Sydney (02) 9757-4944 for

parts support via a dedicated Australia-wide

advantage of the Federal Government’s

Sales / Service / Parts / Rental

network,” said John Krueger. “More than

recently announced economic stimulus

Brisbane (07) 3275-1011 for

ever we are committed to strengthening our

package and invest in new equipment

Sales / Service / Parts / Rental

customer relationships through innovative

tailored for specific or versatile freight tasks

Perth 0400 962 106 for

customer service covering the needs of

to remain agile and competitive.

Sales / Rentals

our industry from top to bottom for all our

For urgent assistance, on anything from

Adelaide 0400 962 106 for

clients’ trailer requirements.”

Regular trailer servicing, according to

axle alignments and suspension repairs to

Sales / Rentals

Krueger, not only helps to minimise costly

or trailer procurement, visit or call a Krueger

downtime due to breakdowns but also ensures equipment is performing at its

sales, service and rental agent.

“Please call us for all your trailer

best. Vehicle uptime is especially critical in

requirements,” said John Krueger. “We are

light of the country’s need to keep trucks

here to help you keep your wheels turning in

on the move.

The rental arm of the business – Advantage

these uncertain and challenging times.”

help with Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Trailer Rental (ATR) – is experiencing increased demand for robust, reliable and high-performance trailing equipment.

ATR adds value to road transport fleets with its flexible custom options and rental solutions. This game changer allows businesses to specify precisely what they need in a trailer combination. All available ATR trailers for hire can be specified with the latest load restraint, safety and highperformance technologies from Krueger Transport Equipment including lighterweight axle and suspension systems and other Performance-Based Standards (PBS) innovations. www.trailermag.com.au

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TIPPERS

A dynamic duo

Tippers are safer to operate with trailer electronic braking systems fitted.

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER AND BRAKING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, GOUGH TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS, PROVIDES TIPPER OPERATORS WITH THE SYSTEMS THEY REQUIRE TO PERFORM THEIR TASKS AS SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE. Gough Transport Solutions (GTS) is a

functionality.

prominent supplier of quality truck and trailer

“Tilt alert systems can easily be integrated

audible alarm.”

Tipper fleets can engage GTS directly for

equipment including hydraulics, braking

with WABCO trailer EBS as the tilt sensor

TEBS installation and programming for

systems, tail lifts, concrete pumps, plants,

is integrated into the standard module

optimal configuration. As there is very little

agitators and equipment.

The company has a nationwide network

provided,” Damian says. “This allows us to

extra hardware added to a standard TEBS,

easily program this function and provide

trailer builders can install these systems easily.

of modern, well equipped workshops and

alerts to the driver. It will also log events for

GTS are then able to program this feature

field service divisions to capably manage

monitoring of safe operation.”

while completing the ‘End of Line’ process.

the installation and servicing of the

Nick Hope, Product Manager – Braking at

In addition to provide TEBS support, GTS also

products it sells.

In his capacity as State Sales Manager for

GTS, says the TEBS unit’s major function is

provides SAFETIP which assists heavy vehicle

roll stability. ”The tilt alert function utilises

operators with safely tipping loads on uneven

Victoria and Tasmania, Damian Matthews

the roll stability module in picking up the

ground by monitoring the angle of the

manages a dedicated sales team, takes care

angle/movement of the trailer,” he says.

“Through the braking parameters in the

tipping body and preventing rollover.

of multiple key accounts and specialises in hydraulic systems to accommodate transport

software we are able to set angles for

indicator when a pre-set tilt angle is

industry requirements.

the tilt alert feature. Once the Electronic

achieved, this allows the driver to re-position

To improve the operational safety of tipper

Control Unit (ECU) picks up if the trailer

to a safer area,” Damian says. “If the tilt

fleets, GTS supplies Trailer Electronic Braking

angle is on or exceeding the set parameter

angle increases past this warning point the

Systems (TEBS) units that feature roll stability

the alert is given to the driver via a light or

SAFETIP system will then disable the raise

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“It will warn the driver by a dash mounted

function, preventing the body from going higher and potentially causing a rollover.”

Installing SAFETIP to a new or existing body, according to Damian, is as simple as bolting the sensor underneath the body and running a cable.

“The control unit is then mounted behind the truck cabin and the compact, stick-on, indicator strip is mounted to the dash,” he says. “A solenoid valve combined with some minor air plumbing and wiring is then installed to integrate with the tipper control

Gough Transport Solutions can configure tippers with tilt alerts to improve operator safety.

system. Calibration and setting of angle parameters is achieved via a simple program after plugging a laptop into the control unit.”

SAFETIP can be used in all tipper

the drivers added comfort in their safety,”

A rollover is a very dangerous situation for

configurations (rigid, dog trailer, semi-

Damian says. “The TEBS tilt alert function

both the driver and other personnel on site.

tipper – both chassis type and tip-over-axle)

warns the driver of possible tip conditions,

It can also cause untold damage to truck and

and can be easily adapted to suit customer

while SAFETIP warns the driver and also shuts

trailers, often causing them to be written off.

requirements due to this flexibility.

hoist up operation. It’s also an additional

Damian says the cost of a SAFETIP system

Like the TEBS tilt alert, SAFETIP is also fully

point of safety for those onsite or working

easily outweighs the risk to operators and

programmable so that warning angles can

near the tipper.”

repair of equipment.

be set to suit specific operating conditions.

“Many sites have recently restricted access

GTS can assist with this process and can

from traditional end tippers due to the risk of

also provide the cable and the program for

rollovers,” he says. “Not only is there a high

installers to set up themselves.

risk of injury to operators but plant damage

“Having both systems configured – TEBS

is all too common in these situations.”

with tilt alert along with SAFETIP – gives

Contact Gough Transport Solutions 9/450 Princes Hwy Noble Park North VIC 3174 Ph: 1300 300 375 Web: www.goughtransport.com.au

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Status display

Control module

Sensor unit Trailer socket/plug Power supply

PTO engaged signal Trailer applications only

Air control

Solenoid valve Raise line

Lower line

Tipper valve

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BRAKING TECHNOLOGY

One size fits all THE INNOVATIVE COMPANY THAT BROUGHT TRU-SHU TO MARKET, ASET ENGINEERING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, HAS MORE BRAKE SOLUTIONS IN THE PIPELINE WHICH ARE SET TO IMPROVE AXLE AND BRAKE SYSTEMS. THESE DEVELOPMENTS WILL REQUIRE AN AXLE BODY MANUFACTURER TO TAKE THIS R&D TO THE NEXT LEVEL. All Size Equipment Transport Services

which are all patented and manufactured

and manufacturing for at least fifteen

(ASET) Business Manager, Stuart Wearne,

here in Australia,” he says. “The R&D

years.”

unveils the company’s current plans for

is driven by our Freight business ASET

Stuart says ASET Engineering is working

improving its braking technology service

Services (All-Size Equipment Transport

on a new project and has been 3D printing

offering.

Services). We find solutions to eliminate

prototype components.

“ASET Engineering develops innovative

problems for ourselves and take up

“We are building a full solution to improve

trailers as well as maintenance solutions

opportunities. We have been patenting

braking and significantly simplify brake maintenance,” he says. “It will be available

A 1:1 scale 3D printed functional model.

when completed for axle manufacturers. It is called the Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit.” The team working on the development of Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit is driven by Ken Pitt the owner/inventor and Gordon Crighton the CAD designer.

The latest project, according to Stuart, incorporates the benefits of Tru-Shu such as even brake wear and preventing brake shoes from riding out the side of the drum.

The design has additional significant benefits: “It cuts brake maintenance time by over half and eliminates disturbing sealed bearings by making it unnecessary to remove hubs every time minor maintenance is performed,” he says.

Stuart sees this project has potential to reduce our dependence on imported axles and also creates an opportunity to export superior Australian-made axles.

“This project will take time to find partners as well as gain support from Austrade or similar government departments,” he says.

These developments follow the success of ASET Engineering’s current portfolio of braking technology products.

“The current Tru-Shu is an economically priced bolt-on product that will provide significant benefit to anyone from a single operator to a 1,000-plus fleet business, Stuart says. “The Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit increases the benefits but is a complete solution that is built-in.”

The current bolt-on Tru-Shu range is widely accessible to fleets Australia-wide and,

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Fast Fact The owner of ASET Engineering, Ken Pitt, was frustrated by the premature replacement and misalignment of brake shoes – a common cause for fleets downtime – so he worked on his Tru-Shu solution which tackles the issue head-on. As the replacement of an axle set along with brake parts can cost thousands, Tru-Shu is helping to keep trucks on the move, saving operators time and money.

The axle has a standard brake arrangement on one end and the modified Tru-Shu Ezi-Fit brake on the other.

The current Tru-Shu is an economically priced bolt-on product that will provide significant benefit to anyone from a single operator to a 1,000-plus fleet business.

and become slightly cone shaped. “Over

according to Stuart, provides immediate

the harshest outback conditions and in

issues.”

results.

extreme use, it can double the life of brake

“Tru-Shu – made from AS/NZS 5131 steel,

shoes. Trucks and trailers, with brake shoes

combined with German hardware – is

kept in alignment, continue to operate on

a brake shoe support mechanism that

the roads.”

physically eliminates any opportunity for

Stuart says brake shoes generate heat in

outward movement,” he says. “Even in

use and can cause the drum to expand

time, brake shoes can be wound outwards due to pressure which results in uneven wear, defects and the need for brake shoe maintenance or replacement. Fitment of the Tru-Shu product mitigates these

Contact Tru-Shu 565 North Bremer Road Hartley SA 5255 Ph: 0499878748 Web: www.tru-shu.com

It took weeks for ASET Engineering to print all of the components required for this build.

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BRAKING TECHNOLOGY

Building a community IN LIEU OF HOSTING ONSITE TRAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS DUE TO COVID-19, WABCO AUSTRALIA HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW SYSTEM TO FACILITATE REMOTE LEARNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR WORKSHOPS AND DISTRIBUTORS. Recent measures to slow the spread of coronavirus such as social distancing has impacted how fleet operators and workshop managers typically deal with WABCO Australia on everything from troubleshooting hardware installations to manually programming Electronic Braking Systems (EBS).

In an attempt to improve customer service and communication during these uncertain times, the technology company has launched an official YouTube channel which is now available to the public.

Following ADR38 changes in November last year, WABCO Product Support Manager, Blair Rundle, says the uptake of EBS has since

WABCO EBS trailer modulator.

increased and if the system is to be truly the idea of being able to

operational then it needs to be in working

sensor or power issues

order.

can be picked up using the

“So, we thought with the current situation

software and can speed up the

we would put together some step-by-step

identification and repair job. Surprisingly we

Also, TX-TRAILERFIT, a web-based software

instructions,” he says. “It helps us, our

still get asked very basic questions regarding

application that addresses topics related to

distributors and Service Partners to offer

how a warning light works, so these things

maintenance and uptime management, can

the WABCO service that people expect

will also be addressed in the videos.”

be used to download Operating Data Report

from our product while we actively practice social distancing.”

TX-TRAILERPULSE, an Internet of Things

(ODR) information.

(IoT) solution, combining real-time track

“Fleets that are looking to educate drivers can

This foray into online education is new for

and trace functionality, is ideal for remote

now download this report and remotely assess

WABCO Australia.

trailer diagnostics. It is WABCO’s most

“Previously we found onsite training at our

recent trailer telematics unit. The device

the data and use it for driver education,” Blair says.

facility in Melbourne was the best way to

has been specifically designed to capture a

“There is an option to receive notifications via

teach workshop staff our systems because

maximum of data on all trailer types fitted

email and back office programs for alerts on

the interaction between attendees allowed

with WABCO TEBS. On top of its track and

tyre pressures, amber/red EBS warning lights,

for more productive and practical sessions,”

trace capabilities, TX-TRAILERPULSE captures

harsh braking and ABS/RSS interventions.

Blair says. “But, for now – while we are in

and forwards Electronic Braking System

lockdown – the next best thing is to transfer

(EBS) data sourced from WABCO EBS E

Included in these emails are map locations of the alerts.

these tutorials online.”

generation systems. The unit is capable of

“Ultimately, WABCO’s video tutorials are

The videos that WABCO Australia aim to

relaying data from available WABCO braking,

designed to offer support to workshops and

publish will cover a range of topics.

distributors ‘around the clock’ and enable

“Initially, the videos loaded on the channel

stability, efficiency and safety systems to the back office systems.

help users download our programs, install

“Modern fleets in Australia are chasing

function as they are intended to.”

the diagnostic software, connect to a trailer

remote diagnostics via telematics,” Blair

and read the diagnostic data from the trailer,”

says. “WABCO’s TX-TRAILERPULSE is in

Blair says. “We will then discuss what tests

the Australian market and it is set to be a

to use within the software and why the test

valuable addition to the Intelligent Trailer Program (ITP) suite. Fleet workshops like

can help diagnose faults. Faults like speed

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diagnose a warning light while not having the vehicle in the workshop.”

safer roads with trailer systems that work and

Contact WABCO Australia Unit 3, 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave VIC 3170 Ph: 03 8541 7000 Web: www.wabco-auto.com

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BRAKING TECHNOLOGY

Trading consumables THE EVER-EXPANDING RANGE OF QUALITY CONSUMABLES FROM BENDIX ARE CURRENTLY IN DAILY USE IN WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. The Bendix range not only includes Bendix

drums, clutch plates and rotors. It can be

automotive, marine, agricultural, general

DOT 3 High Performance Brake Fluid and

applied without dismantling the brakes. As

industrial and household uses.

Bendix DOT 4 High Performance / Heavy

the label suggests Bendix Brake and Parts

The Bendix Silicone aerosol in the range

Duty Brake Fluid but Bendix Ceramasil

Cleaner also cleans other components and

has multiple uses providing the ideal

Brake Parts Lubricant and a range of

workshop equipment.

protection for plastic, vinyl and rubber,

aerosol consumables.

A new Degrease aerosol is designed

sliding tracks, locks, fishing equipment,

Ceramasil Brake Parts Lubricant has been

as a powerful multipurpose degreaser

chain and moving belts in automotive,

specially developed to overcome wear

formulated to remove heavy grease from

marine, household plus a host of general

caused by the molecular interaction

car and small engines, concrete floors,

applications.

between two moving objects moving

driveways and workshop surfaces.

The new ‘Shine’ aerosol is the easiest way

relative to one another.

A Multi-Use Penetrating and Lubricating

to shine tyres, mud flaps and bumpers not

While any grease will do the job

aerosol is said to be an important part of

only providing the ultimate appearance but

temporarily, this specially developed brake

the Bendix range. Designed and developed

also preventing dirt from forming on the

systems lubricant will reportedly last the

as a heavy duty water dispersant it also

surfaces.

life of the brake job, silencing calipers,

assists in lubricating, protecting and

Now available from leading automotive

resisting pressure cleaning and extreme

starting wet engines, stopping squeaks and

and transport outlets nation-wide, Bendix

condition and providing protection against

lubricating rusted parts.

quality special purpose consumables are

friction, wear and corrosion.

Smooth White Lithium Grease Aerosol:

designed to assist the trade and suit the

Among the most recent consumable

This is an all-purpose lubricant to protect

broadest range of applications.

range extension from Bendix is the

surfaces from abrading or scratching

important clean up Bendix Brake and Parts

other surfaces and is ideal for lubricating

Contact

Cleaner designed to rapidly remove brake

bearings, hinges, door catches plus

fluids, oils, dust, dirt, grease and other

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contaminants from brake linings, disc pads,

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Bendix supplies industry with brake fluids, lubricants, aerosols, degreasers and more.

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Y A W E H T IT’S BUILT! E R ’ Y THE The workmanship and finish of my BTE trailers are exceptional.

The people at BTE really go the extra mile to deliver a quality product that boosts the image of my business.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

A ‘set and forget’ solution SYDNEY-BASED HEAVY HAULAGE FIRM T.J. CLARK & SONS OWNS FOUR TUFF TRAILERS, EACH OF WHICH SPORTS ULTRA-DURABLE BPW AXLES. THE LATEST UNIT ALSO FEATURES TRIDEC FULL POWERED STEER BPW AXLES THAT ENABLE DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED MANOEUVRABILITY IN TIGHT SITUATIONS.

T.J. Clark & Sons is a family owned and

and platform trailers with capabilities

dump truck tyres are imported.

operated haulage business that has

ranging from five to 150 tonnes, the

“We love our Tuff trailers, particularly the

been moving in step with the Australian

company places a high priority on

newest one — it’s fantastic,” Tom says.

transport industry for over 80 years.

personnel safety and optimum fleet

“We carry a lot of over-height containers

The company specialises in interstate,

performance and efficiencies, all of which

so it’s in and out of tight container yards

regional and local heavy haulage

go hand-in-hand within any successful

quite a bit. Our driver reckons it’s a

operations for an extensive range of loads

business.

pleasure to operate in these conditions;

including standard heavy haulage and the

According to the company’s Director,

he says he wouldn’t want to go back to a

expert service of over-dimensional haulage.

Tom Clark, Tuff trailers equipped with

conventional non-steerable trailer for this

Shifting everything from earthmoving and

BPW axles play an important role in the

sort of work.”

mining machinery to shipping containers

successful day-to-day operations, perhaps

Tom describes the ability of the new

and construction equipment is all in a day’s

none more so than the latest full powered

trailer to be backed into tight access

work for the dedicated T.J. Clark & Sons

steer unit that among a diverse range of

as ‘phenomenal’ — adding that it has

team.

Operating a large, modern and well-

tasks regularly travels to the Port of Botany

made the delivery of large gensets to an

to pick up over-dimensional open-top

Australian Defence Force site in Canberra

maintained fleet of low loaders, tilt trays

containers in which large mining-spec

much less stressful for the driver. “It’s more

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Tuff trailer fitted with Tridec full powered BPW steer axles.

nothing seems to be a problem for him or

standing mechanic with Sydney-based

his employees,” Tom says. “Throughout

Kenworth dealer Gilbert & Roach.

the build process we were always kept

Moving forward, Tom Clark hints that

informed of progress and the workmanship

there’s likely to be another highly

and attention to detail they put into every

manoeuvrable full powered steer Tuff

trailer they build is a credit to them. “We

trailer joining the fleet as the working

are very happy to recommend them to

environment of the Sydney-based heavy

anyone in the industry.”

haulage operator continues to constrict.

Equally enthusiastic about the Tuff trailers

Meanwhile, Tuff Trailers will continue doing

expensive upfront to buy than other trailers

equipped with BPW axles is T.J. Clark &

what it does best – building top-shelf

but we are able to more than justify the

Sons driver/mechanic, Stewart Read.

bespoke trailers for its discerning customers

extra cost due to the capability to access

“I love ‘em,” were the first words uttered

utilising the brand of axle it deems as

places that conventional trailers simply

by Stewart when asked his opinion about

couldn’t be manoeuvered into.”

BPW axles. “Especially the Eco Plus drum

He also cites examples of difficult access

brake axles that are fitted to all our Tuff

jobsites – such as the inner-city suburb of

trailers, there is just nothing that goes

Fast Fact

Waterloo where tunnelling for the Sydney

wrong with them.”

According to T.J. Clark & Sons Director,

Metro rail project is being undertaken –

Stewart explains that all the rows of four

Tom Clark, the company’s latest Tuff

where the latest Tuff trailer really shines.

(four tyres per axle) trailers owned by the

trailer featuring Tridec full powered

“Sometimes we’re delivering excavators or

company run BPW axles and have proven

steer BPW axles enables the efficient

28-tonne wheel loaders to areas that are

ultra-reliable over many years of operation.

movement of equipment to limited-

virtually inaccessible with a normal trailer;

He adds that the large drums and lining

access areas that would hamstring a

the new Tuff unit gives us the flexibility to

area combined with the wear-resistant

conventional trailer.

handle these jobs without a problem.”

lining compounds and drum surfaces mean

In addition to acknowledging the

brake relines are a rarity. In essence, a ‘set

outstanding attributes of the trailers, Tom

and forget’ solution.

has high praise for the Tuff team headed

Stewart has been working for T.J. Clark

up by Managing Director Denis Di Pasquale.

& Sons for 15 years, mostly driving but

“It’s a pleasure doing business with the

also as a mechanic taking care of fleet

company – Denis is a terrific fellow and

maintenance. Prior to this he was a long-

befitting trailers of this quality – BPW.

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North Vic 3028 Ph: (03) 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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Martins Stock Haulage B-double fitted with JOST fifth wheels and landing legs.

Strength in connections HAVING STARTED AS A LIVESTOCK TRAILER MANUFACTURER IN MID2013, RYTRANS HAS FORGED A SOLID REPUTATION FOR CONSTRUCTING QUALITY, LONG LASTING UNITS. FROM THE OUTSET, JOST FIFTH WHEELS AND LANDING LEGS HAVE BEEN KEY COMPONENTS IN EVERY BUILD. Nearly seven years ago Rytrans Managing

problem in the floors and lower areas

Director Ashley Daley set up shop in

of livestock trailers due to the constant

Toowoomba and began repairs and

presence of animal effluent.

modifications to customers’ trailers.

According to Ashley, the Rytrans builds

A boilermaker by trade, Ashley had

incorporate a number of measures to

previously worked for another livestock

counter corrosion in these areas.

trailer manufacturer so knew all the ins

“In our standard manufacturing process

and outs of building and repairing them,

every internal corner is angled at 45 degrees

the latter, in particular, giving him vital

rather than 90 degrees,” he says. “That way

insight into typical areas where he believed

the effluent can be easily flushed away when

improvements could be made.

the crate is washed out rather than sitting

Fast Fact

This stood the business in good stead when

in corners and on horizontal surfaces and

Having a wealth of experience in

not long after the time came to commence

causing corrosion.

livestock trailer manufacturing, Rytrans

manufacturing its own livestock trailers.

“We also use a thermal metal spray on all

has exclusively used JOST components

“We took notice of the things we were

vulnerable areas which is essentially a cold

such as fifth wheels, king pins and

fixing in our customers’ trailers – things like

galvanising process applied after the finished

landing legs in every trailer the

corrosion damage, wear and tear, cracking

crate is sandblasted,” Ashley says. “This goes

company has built since its inception

– and engineered ways to improve our own

on before the primer and top coatings.”

in 2013.

designs to avoid these issues,” Ashley says.

The business has grown steadily since

For example, corrosion can be a huge

inception and today employs about

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Lead trailer with bolt-on JOST fifth wheel.

40 people comprising boilermakers,

welded to the lead trailer subframe.

use on all new builds moving forward.

labourers and mechanics.

Ashley is quick to elaborate on his reasons

“We also double skin the bottom flanges of

Ashley says he is immensely proud of

for using JOST components in every livestock

all our subframes which ensures optimum

his staff, each of whom has risen to

trailer and dolly the company has built.

strength at the rear of the lead trailer where

the challenge of meeting his stringent

“We’ve used JOST components from day

the fifth wheel is mounted,” he says.

requirements and learning the processes

one because they’re high quality, trouble-

According to JOST Australia Head Engineer,

he has developed to produce crates of an

free and, we believe, the best equipment

Sam Ellis, bolting ensures the fifth wheel is

‘industry best’ standard.

available,” he says. “We don’t short-cut on

securely connected to the chassis without

“When I started the business in July 2013,

anything – all our steel is Australian-made

the risk of introducing pre-loading into the

I owned a MIG welding machine, an oxy-

and we buy local wherever possible.”

components. This can occur if there is a

acetylene set, two grinders and an empty

The list of JOST products used by Rytrans is

slight misalignment in the pedestals prior to

workshop,” he says. “I had a longing to start

extensive, including fifth wheels, king pins

them being welded to the frame.

out on my own, employ people and really

landing legs and wheel rims.

“A key advantage of bolted pedestals is

make a difference in the transport industry.

In reference to fifth wheel installation on

that the parts can be removed easily for

It’s been a tough journey in some respects,

the lead trailer, Rytrans prefers to bolt rather

maintenance or a change of specification,

but I’m happy I chose this path.”

than weld them onto the subframe.

such as a change in fifth wheel height or

The latest creation to roll out of the Rytrans

Ashley explains that this style of fifth wheel

type, or if the trailer needs to be used in a

facility is a B-double set built for Martins

attachment prevents undue stresses in the

different application,” Sam says.

Stock Haulage. It features a JOST JSK37CXW

subframe and is also the procedure JOST

Ashley also hints that this latest combination

fifth wheel which is bolted rather than

recommends. It’s a method Ashley intends to

for Martins is the first to have a new style of Australian-designed air suspension height control valve that he believes will revolutionise the handling and road manners of typically high centre of gravity vehicles such as livestock trailers and concrete agitators.

“I can’t say too much about it yet, but it’s been 12 years in the making and uses valves made in Italy,” Ashley says. “Suffice to say it’s another story for another day.”

Meanwhile, the inclusion of JOST components in all its builds will continue to ensure Rytrans keeps producing livestock trailers of the top-shelf standard required by customers like Martins Stock Haulage.

Contact

Rytrans uses JOST fifth wheels, king pins, landing legs and wheel rims in its trailer builds.

JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487

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Improving heavy vehicle safety HUMMINGBIRD ELECTRONICS SUPPLY A RANGE OF PRODUCTS AIMED AT IMPROVING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCIES FOR BOTH VEHICLES AND OPERATORS. Safe Work Australia aims to improve road

Hummingbird also specialises in designing

and drivers escaped unharmed.

safety, particularly for the transport, freight

and manufacturing products for specific

The result had the potential to be

and logistics sectors, over the next three

individual customer needs. Where it can be

disastrous and led to the development of

years, in light of road toll statistics. There are

established that there is a market for a new

Hummingbird’s Audio Alert System, which

several root causes as to why heavy vehicle

product, it is designed and manufactured

presents clear verbal messages that improve

operators are susceptible to road incidents,

in Australia, using in-house and outsourced

on the incumbent warning lights and alarms

including fatigue caused by shift work,

resources.

as highlighted in the bus incident.

driving vast distances under pressure, lack of

An example of this tailored innovation is a

These messages can be tailored to an

truck stops, patterns of casual employment

collaboration between Hummingbird and

endless amount of options and could

and pressure from the host organisation to

Navman Wireless who worked together

include warning messages such as ‘have you

deliver on time.

to introduce a driver behaviour monitor

done your pre-start check?’, ‘please fasten

According to the 2019 Telematics Benchmark Report by Teletrac Navman, these issues are

module to an existing Navman product.

seatbelt’, ‘apply handbrake’ and ‘dangerous

The Hummingbird configurable force

speed limit exceeded’.

recognised as the chief compliance concern

monitor had been traditionally used to

Despite the risks associated with truck and

among trucking and fleet companies.

highlight harsh braking, accident and

vehicle driving there is light at the end

The use of telematics among trucking

rollover. With development work between

of the tunnel. The combination of new,

fleets, in the Navman survey, increased by

Hummingbird and Navman Wireless, they

exciting technology and a focus on safety by

13 per cent in 2018 and the integration

were able to add additional functionality

Safe Work Australia suggest the freight and

of technologies and systems was the top

in the form of harsh acceleration and

logistics sector is entering an era of positive

investment area needed to improve driver

cornering which when combined, create

transformation.

safety. The areas of most interest to these

a product that ultimately promotes safe

Companies such as Hummingbird and

organisations were vehicle tracking, speed,

driving.

Another innovative product which was

Teletrac Navman are at the forefront of

devised following an incident on the Sydney

only limited to the trucking sector but other

Williamtown, New South Wales — is

Harbour Bridge is the Audio Alert System.

industries such as agriculture, mining, civil

dedicated to developing innovative

In this example, a bus driver was stuck

and equipment hire.

products that improve safety and efficiency

in peak-hour traffic and was suddenly

for their operators. The trucking, fleet and

faced with a range of flashing lights and

Contact

transport sector are reaping the benefits

buzzers on his dashboard. Oblivious to their

from their products, which are being used

meaning, the driver ignored them. As smoke

to reduce accidents and protect operators

filled the bus it became clear that the bus

to great effect.

was on fire. Fortunately, all the passengers

Hummingbird Electronics Unit 1.03, Building E, 1 Technology Place Williamtown NSW 2318 Web: www.hmbe.com.au Ph: 1300 155 541

hours of service and distance driven.

Hummingbird Electronics — based in

Hummingbird Electronics consults with suppliers to the transport and mining sectors to identify opportunities for new, innovative products.

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developing these technologies which are not

40 years of quality stacks up.

PROUDLY PART OF the drake group of companies

INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry leader: Kimberlie Smart TRAILER MAGAZINE MET WITH FORMULA CHEMICALS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, KIMBERLIE SMART, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Q: What first drew you to the

Q: How can people and companies in

commercial road transport industry?

the transport industry better promote

A: Formula Chemicals is a manufacturing

it as a career choice for women?

company of industrial chemicals and

A: Keep talking about our industry and

detergents. Primarily our products are

keep employing! The transport Industry

Dangerous Goods (DG) so we have a need

has historically been a male dominated

for these to be delivered in accordance

industry. I presented a seminar at Dress For

with legislation. Our Director, Leigh

Success to women looking at re-entering

Smart, is very passionate about ensuring

the workforce. The majority did not realise

the industry is adhering to the safety of

how large an employer the transport

transporting DG.

Industry was – so the word still needs to be spread!

Q: What does a standard day look like?

A: In a word – chaotic! As the CFO my

Q:Do you have any other comments to

day is varied. I have normal financial

share?

responsibilities as well as whatever else

A: I hope Australians realise how important

comes across my desk to ensure the

the transport Industry is – ‘Without Trucks

smooth running of our manufacturing

Australia Stops’ – this statement is even

plant. Formula supports many charities including WOWS Kids Fiji and the Smart Drought Relief. So, some days I can be

more relevant in our current climate.

Formula Chemicals Chief Financial Officer, Kimberlie Smart.

organising water runs to the country and other shipping donated goods to Fiji.

that operators are often family owned businesses like ourselves and are

Q: What has been a highlight of your

passionate about what they are doing.

career so far?

Fast Fact

A: My main highlight is that I am still

Q: What do female-driven events in

Chemical manufacturers including

employed in an industry that has been

commercial road transport mean to

NSW-based Formula Chemicals

long forgotten. In the current Covid-19

you?

have increased production of hand

climate we are seeing a resurgence on the

A: Female-driven events are always

sanitisers to ensure industry and the

emphasis of locally manufactured product

inspiring to see other women in our

general public have access to quality

– it’s about time Australia supported local

industries flourishing. We recently

hygiene products to help combat

businesses.

organised the RFNSW International

Covid-19. The Australian Government

Women’s Day Breakfast with over 100

Department of Health confirm that

Q: What is the best thing about the

people in attendance. Joining together

hand sanitisers can play an important

transport industry?

to hear of other women’s successes gives

role in keeping hands as free from

A: The transport industry is a very

you hope of further advancements in our

harmful microorganisms as possible.

community-based industry. We find

futures.

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Nemanja Miletic.

“When I saw the facilities and understood the potential, the penny dropped and I organised a meeting between Rob Perkins, David Coonan, Steve Power, Bob Woodward and ACE representatives who all agreed to give it a go. That was in 2012 and last year we had the best-ever TMC at ACE, with over 500 delegates attending.”

Asked about his most memorable moments, Nemanja says spending time and sharing ideas while ‘working’ in the pit at McArthur River (NT) with Brownie, legendary mechanic at Road Trains of Australia, is right up there.

“We were replacing some pivot bushes on SAF Intradisc axles and we had some issues with the new bushes spinning in the receptor during the installation.

Brownie said ‘you’re an engineer, why are they spinning?’

“I didn’t have any good answer at the time, so I tried to make a joke and said, ‘They’re spinning because you are using the Hendrickson tool’ (that was the common one used in the industry).

“He didn’t laugh and I still remember the expression on his face. However, we

After moving with his family to Australia

Engineer. Then five years ago he relocated

changed the tool to the SAF one that I

in 2002, Nemanja’s first taste of the

to the parent company in Germany,

secretly modified. I put a thrust bearing

Australian transport industry was with

returning last year to become Product

behind the nut and the bushes were

Hendrickson where he was employed as Design Engineer.

Manager for the APAC region and Engineering Manager for Australia.

starting and pulling in smoothly and in the right position.

“I started on a “work experience” contract

As for other achievements, he’s particularly

“After dinner and a few beers, I told him

and stayed for four years,” he laughs.

proud of his efforts that led to a

what I’d done and we were laughing and,

“Hendrickson was a good place to learn

change in venue of the TMC (Technical

again, I still remember the expression

as there is a test lab where we could check

& Maintenance Conference) to ACE

on his face.”

our designs on a test rig.”

(Automotive Centre of Excellence – Kangan

With a yearning to learn more about trucks

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in Australia, he moved to IVECO as Special

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a lot about everything and anything that is not from the catalogue.”

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In 2008, Nemanja seized an opportunity

but was a precious tool in educating young

commercial road transport industry.

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mechanics to experience the ‘real stuff’ in

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The asphalt jungle KEEPING APACE OF FAST CHANGING INDUSTRY IS AN IMPERATIVE FOR CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS LIKE SCCCR AND JBG. A STRENGTHENING ASSOCIATION WITH MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS HAS HELPED BOTH NSW-BASED BUSINESSES DELIVER ON IMPORTANT OBJECTIVES IN THE CRITERION OF SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY ACROSS DAILY OPERATIONS. Trucks of two different stripes help

Quarry pricing is made competitive for

part of the continued evolution of the

indicate the application and businesses

all civil companies in the local area who

business as it adapts to an ever-changing

that come under operational remit

are undertaking their own works. In the

construction and civil works environment.

for Budd Green. He serves as General

interest of appropriate scales of economy

“There’s always ongoing improvements

Manager for complementary NSW-based

other suppliers will be utilised if the civil

and adaptations that the business needs to

companies South Coast Concrete Crushing

works projects are not in close proximity to

accept and adapt in order to stay viable,”

& Recycling (SCCCR) and JBG. The former

the quarry.

he says. “If you’re not willing to change

has its own quarry; the latter is a civil

Three new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2658s

then your business will be left behind as

construction company whose raison d’être

have been added to the fleet for the

the world and environment changes. It’s as

is the excavation and removal of spoil.

removal and transportation of construction

simple as that. For us the Mercedes is part

While these businesses do feed each other,

materials. JBG is represented in green

of that.”

the companies independently service other

livery while red denotes association with

Along with the 580 horsepower and

areas. The quarry, located in Nowra, an

SCCCR. The remainder of the fleet, which

improved fuel economy, the safety

hour drive south of Wollongong, doesn’t

naturally skews to tipper application, is

package on the Actros features Anti-

exclusively service JBG civil operations. Up

mostly comprised of Japanese medium

lock Braking systems (ABS), Proximity

to 50 per cent of its revenue is derived

duty vehicles. Two of the new Actros

Control, Attention & Lane Assist and an

from outside business. The quarry is

trucks are replacing vehicles retired from

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with

licenced to receive concrete, and recycled

the fleet. The addition of the Mercedes-

Lane Departure included as part of Active

masonry such as brick, tile and asphalt.

Benz Actros, according to Budd, represents

Brake Assist 4.

Budd took the Actros 2658 for a test drive 18 months ago. Within eight weeks Sloanebuilt had completed the tipper bodies for the combination. It was, by most industry standards, a swift turnaround. QuickSilver lining was used on the trailers to accommodate lower tipping angles while roll stability has been employed to limit sway of the following trailers as the electronically controlled active dampers adjust to suit road conditions by counteracting rollover tendencies of dynamic loads on corners.

“Going around a left-hand bend at speed you get slight braking on the inside wheels of the trailer which prevents tilt on the trailers to reduce risk of rollover,” says Budd. “That’s a particular innovation crucial for the work we do. I also think the in-cab scales and weights that hook

A quarry spec Mercedes-Benz Actros 2658.

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According to Pack & Send CEO, Michael Paul, the company’s franchise model is key to ensuring a ‘premium service’ experience. “Our franchisees are our movers and shakers. They’re the faces of the overall business, and of their individual businesses too. As members of the communities they service, they play an integral role in the local marketing of Pack & Send,” he says. In contrast, the role of the franchisor is to provide franchisees with a solid foundation of business systems, or “small business with the tools of a big business,” as Michael puts it.

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Q: Pack & Send has been around for a while now. Is the 2016 business still comparable to the one 22 years ago – for example, is parcel delivery still the core of the business?

A: The Pack & Send business has changed tremendously since 1993. We started it before the notion of e-commerce, or even the Internet, was in the vernacular, so there has been a significant shift in the way we function. But our mission has always been the same – providing convenient access to a wide range of solutions when sending anything, anywhere.

The types of services we can offer are now more varied, though – from traditional

domestic and international import and export work to more modern services, like supporting eBay and online retailers in delivering their products to customers.

Q: How did the parcel delivery industry change since the early days? With Toll IPEC, Star Track and emerging online services like Sendle on the scene, the competition must be fierce.

A: The parcel delivery industry has evolved with the times. For example, customers today expect that a fundamental requirement of parcel delivery services is an online ‘track and trace’ function that provides a real time delivery status.

When we started in 1993, no parcel carrier in Australia had that capability as the technology wasn’t yet in place. You had to phone the carrier to find out exactly where your parcel was – and you usually got a response the next day.

In the early days, deliveries were also primarily B2B and very few deliveries were made to households. The growth of e-commerce has changed that, with significantly more B2C deliveries.

In line with that, the competition has also changed – for example, where Pack & Send once relied either on customers walking in store or phoning us to send their goods, we are now developing new and

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. is the extensive and ever increasing range of gourmet items that it has available including boutique nonalcoholic beverages. The beverage sector is a growing market and drinks now account for around 10 per cent of sales with almost 700 different beverage products available. The warehouse holds bay after bay of food service products that are not readily available in retail supermarkets and are required by catering, hospitality and cooked food outlets.

One of the advantages of expanding the beverage business is the opportunity to cross sell food service products to those on the beverage customers’ base.

“With beverages we don’t deal with the chef as we often do with food products,” says Brian Saharin, QFS General Manager. “Instead we deal with the front of house.” This opens the possibility to provide ancillary items such as napkins, coasters and straws and

customers who were predominantly beverage clients are now able to obtain food service products as well. This also translates into the opportunity for traditional food customers to amalgamate their beverage and food orders.

QFS Company Director Guy Politi says that there is a trend in demand towards some higher quality food and beverages. “It can be tomato paste from Italy or cooking oil from Malaysia. We import a lot of quality gourmet products such as flour, rice and confectionery,” Guy says.

The truck brand of choice at QFS is Hino, mostly the wide body 500 Series with 260 horsepower engines and Allison automatic transmissions. Trucks that have entered the QFS fleet as assets of various business acquisitions will be progressively replaced with more Hinos to join the 39 Hinos that are already in the fleet. The decision to adopt Hino as

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pubs, clubs, hotels, cafes, and aged care facilities. And QFS continues to supply a wide range of products to approximately 800 schools. Providing direct service to an area extending from Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast to Ballina in northern New South Wales, and west to Toowoomba, QFS is also involved in providing food services to remote

mining camps using sub-contractors.

During late 2018, in order to handle the volume and to cater for future growth, QFS moved into its purpose designed and built warehouse and administration facility located in Pinkenba in close vicinity to Brisbane Airport. By being directly under the flight path the location presented some unique challenges in

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TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S GROWING FREIGHT TASK, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS JUST PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON A NEW PBS B-DOUBLE REFRIGERATED DOUBLE DROP DECK COMBINATION.

FOR AUSTRALIA POST, SAFETY IS AT THE HEART OF ALL OF ITS OPERATIONS, AND THE SAFETY OF ITS PEOPLE COMES FIRST. WITH ITS LATEST DELIVERY OF B-DOUBLES FROM VAWDREY AUSTRALIA, THE COMPANY IS TAKING THIS MESSAGE TO THE STREETS, AIMING TO SPREAD THE WORD AND ENCOURAGE SAFE DRIVER HABITS AMONG ROAD USERS AROUND THE NATION.

Krueger Transport Equipment is a trailer manufacturer with a distinct sense for key

The next logical step, he adds, is the launch

zero. Its new ‘Stay alert – There’s a life riding

and Sydney and Melbourne.

on it’ campaign is urging the public to be

“There is a large number of posties on

“PBS is a trending topic in transport and

was all about pushing the innovation

every operator is either getting on board

bar higher, which meant reducing the

of letters and parcels to millions of people

with high productivity vehicle design or at

to provide them with the best support on that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle

can be. In 2012 for example, Australia Post began implementing anti-lock brakes and stability control across the fleet. “We use Volvo prime movers which we consider to be the safest on the market. The prime movers have anti lock brakes and stability control, so it makes sense to pair that with a trailer that

The freight task of Australia Post is enormous. The company sends millions

growing our PBS offering.”

never waivered, with the business constantly taking advantage of developing safety technologies to ensure its fleet is as safe as

of a refrigerated double version of the best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination

least strongly considering adding that type

support and work within those areas as well, and Vawdrey does just that,” adds Terry.

industry trends, and Performance-Based

of equipment to their fleet,” says National

N E W S

Australia Post’s commitment to safety has

Standards (PBS) is no exception.

Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able

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Spreading the word

PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board with high productivity vehicle design or at least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet.

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

maximise freight capacity and also minimise

more vigilant in a bid to curb the number of posties injured on their motorcycles at

motorcycles. And there are many injuries

work, encouraging drivers to slow down and

that are occurring on a regular basis.

remove distractions while they are behind

has the same capabilities,” says Terry.

Vawdrey has built more than half of the national Australia Post fleet.

the road every day, delivering our mail on

across Australia and around the world.

Australia Post, together with its StarTrack business, operates a fleet comprised of Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.

Australia Post has decided to use these new

As well as ensuring its fleet is built to the highest safety standards, reliability is paramount too. “And that’s part of the

National Manager of Fleet for the Australia Post Group.

based around the safety features they can incorporate into our equipment, the large

reason we use the manufacturers we use.

We choose suppliers that we believe are the

over 16,500 pieces of equipment, including

the wheel.

trailers to spread our road safety message

Vawdrey has built more than half of the

volumes they are capable of producing and

best in their category,” Terry adds. “Australia

prime movers, rigids, vans, motorcycles and

Australia Post’s recent trailer order of 10

to the public, serving as a reminder to help

national Australia Post trailer fleet, and is the

their ability to satisfy all of our requirements.

Post has a great partnership with Vawdrey.

approximately 4,500 trailers.

new B-doubles from Vawdrey, delivered in

keep our motorcyclists safe. These are the

manufacturer of choice when it comes to

“Vawdrey is quite a progressive company

They are very accessible and understand our

A number of posties are injured in motor

September, are serving as mobile billboards,

first trailers to wear this new safety message,

tautliners. It’s a business partnership that has

from a safety and an innovation perspective.

requirements. If I need trailers produced in a

vehicle accidents each week – and Australia

spreading this message as they travel along

but people can expect to see a lot more of it

stood the test of time, extending for more

They are always pushing the boundaries

hurry, they always try and accommodate that

Post aims to bring that number down to

their routes between Brisbane and Sydney,

in coming months,” explains Terry Bickerton,

than 30 years.

in terms of what can be done. They are

wherever possible.

design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-

tare weight of the trailer and giving fleet

that operators can use to ramp up payloads.

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

“Vawdrey understands our business

a very progressive business with regards

The longevity of the Vawdrey product is also

approved skels, curtain-siders and B-double drop decks, as well as Super B-doubles

operators more clearance space to work with inside and out.”

It has a cubic capacity of 190m³, with 75m³ in the A and 116m³ in the B-trailer.

solid productivity plus. We again use our 36-pallet, 4.6m design as a base, which

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

and Australia Post understands theirs,

to producing higher productivity and PBS

testament to the build quality. We do very

in the past – one model that has been in particularly high demand recently is the company’s 36-pallet, high-cubic double

Krueger’s PBS refrigerated double drop deck B-double measures 4.6 metres high and 2.5m wide, allowing for excess cubic space

Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

drop deck B-double with mezzanine decks, Grant says.

10 per cent payload reduction.”

trailers. With more and more online orders, our freight task continues to grow, so we are

little work to the trailers apart from regular maintenance. And on the flip side, when

timeframe perspective,” adds Terry. “Safety

moving very large volumes of product.”

a trailer comes to the end of its life in our

idea of what freight will be on board, how

is our number one core value and we don’t

Thanks to PBS, Australia Post has been

fleet, a Vawdrey trailer maintains great resale

introducing a growing number of higher

value too.”

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

compromise on it. That’s part of the reason

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

roads the drivers will use. Information like

we only purchase equipment from major

productivity vehicles into the fleet. “This sort

this is crucial when building any trailer that

manufacturers. We choose our suppliers

of innovation means we can move more freight with less vehicles, helping to get

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

more vehicles off the road. We work within

on adding to its portfolio across the

the limits of what the current legislation

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

allows, but we need manufacturers that can

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all and high productivity transport solutions and that’s what the new PBS B-double refrigerated double drop deck

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity gains that will help increase a company’s

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

refrigerated combination will generate high volume freight operators heading into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom line is this combination is designed to

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

about developing effective, efficient

for the customer, particularly for forklift drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

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unit, we’ll have our engineers sit down with them, or visit their facilities, to get an

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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“With each customer that orders a PBS

One of the first customers to embrace the new design has ordered a hybrid

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The warehouse has a footprint of 11,000 square metres of which 50 per cent is refrigerated in four different temperature zones using a very efficient refrigeration plant that utilises ammonia rather than the more common Freon. The move from QFS’s previous premises in Stafford required 5,000 pallets to be moved in a 72 hour period and as the QFS fleet needed to continue to deliver goods to customers, contractors were engaged to handle the 120 trailer loads of products.

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Where eagles dare CIMC INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT REBRANDED TO CIE MANUFACTURING IN JANUARY THIS YEAR. THIS REINVENTION FOLLOWS A SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTION MILESTONE FOR THE US-BASED OEM AS IT EXPANDS ITS DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES. The intermodal industry in the US, much like CIE Manufacturing, is set to expand

CIE Manufacturing President and CEO, Frank Sonzala.

and flourish in the 2020 decade, according to President and CEO, Frank Sonzala. The skeletal trailer specialist sees the name change as a positive first step towards bringing manufacturing back to the Land of Opportunity.

The OEM held a ribbon cutting ceremony in June 2019 to celebrate the opening of its South Gate, California, facility. This site expansion added more than 50,00 square feet (4,645 square metres) and another 50,000-plus square feet of additional parking space, while building houses offices for purchasing, human relations, finance and accounting, logistics, sales support and key executives.

The additional space enables the manufacturer to improve and re-organise the legacy facility in South Gate to update and enlarge all offices, employee facilities and operations. A modern, fully outfitted IT department was added along with a technical centre training room and new production support offices. The CIMC IE parts department doubled in size and redesigned production lines can now produce a hundred 53’ chassis and a hundred

from CIMC’s operations in China.

Certified factories as soon as the first

marine and various other stock chassis per

“We can buy from any country, source from

quarter of 2020,” he said. “They were very

shift.

the global supply chain, and manufacture

happy doing business with us as Intermodal

“We took those upgraded facilities and

in the US,” Sonzala said. “We are an

Equipment and are anxious to continue

made them into a large volume fast track

American company – always have been

business with CIE Manufacturing.”

automotive type production line, capable

an American company – and we are in

Despite the change of name, the OEM’s

of putting out 100 chassis per day per in

the CIMC Vehicle Division, a publicly

Revere chassis line, first introduced in

an eight-hour shift at each plant,” Sonzala

traded company on the Hong Kong stock

2018, continues to be a standout product.

said. “In this process we changed the

exchange.”

Leading an intermodal evolution of sorts,

company name to CIE Manufacturing,

The OEM’s reinvention has been met with a

the Revere chassis features components

Incorporated. CIE stands for ‘Chassis of

range of responses from clients according to

sources from the best in the industry, a KTL

Impeccable Excellence’.”

Sonzala. “We have received many positive

paint process reported to be ‘light years’

CIE Manufacturing’s shift from international

responses from all of our customers and

ahead of the competition, robotic welding

reliance to internal resilience means that

most of our competitors’ customers, (who

for the perfect weld job on every chassis

the OEM can focus on its own chassis

are angry because of that price gouging

which means longer lasting equipment that

production and distribution and still benefit

tactic), pledging orders from our ISO9001

can move more loads.

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