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The show must go on The Australian Freight Industry Awards, since 1989, has recognised the achievements of the country’s top freight operators as well as individuals of note who have made an enormous contribution to the industry. For former Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Executive Director Phil Lovel, he recalled at last year’s 30th gala event that the team behind the awards aimed to lift the profile and professionalism of the transport industry and emphasised that there is no other industry function like it. Quite right, too. This year’s AFIA, on 20 September, will once again recognise operators and individuals of note across a range of categories including ‘Female Leadership’, ‘Investment in People’ and ‘Best Practice Safety’. While many events this year have been cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19, the Executive Council and Secretariat of the VTA determined that the outstanding work of its members to keep supply chains moving and the economy strong must be recognised. To maintain continuity with presenting these industry accolades, and for the first time in AFIA history, this year’s ceremony will be livestreamed in a virtual format. As many businesses Australia-
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10 Industry News
The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.
22 Economy The commercial vehicle and trailer building community is working hard to support Australia’s road transport industry under increasingly challenging circumstances.
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26 Trailer Builder
The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.
34 Trailer Building Materials/Components A snapshot of the latest truck and trailer technologies . 42 Special Report Australia’s rigid body manufacturers produce, assemble and maintain the vehicles this country’s essential services depend on. While there is coronavirus-related disruption and uncertainty in the market, there have been some major victories worth celebrating.
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50 Industry Leaders
Trailer Magazine meets with Camilla Drover – Transport for NSW Acting Head of Commercial, Performance & Strategy – to learn more about her journey in the road transport industry.
52 Industry Icon Originally from Kirkland, Washington in the US, Noelle Parlier has made quite the impact in Australia’s truck and trailer scene. When she’s not exploring the wilderness or on the ski slopes, she can be found tinkering with Kenworth and DAF equipment.
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54 Fleet of the Month Waste management has become a big business where a smart smaller operator can still achieve success. 56 World Map The first intermodal transport using TIR, a globally applicable international customs transit and guarantee system, from India via Chabahar Port in Iran was completed earlier this year, giving rise to more efficient cross-border freight movements. 58 What’s On
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NEWS
REDARC receives prestigious manufacturing recognition Electronics company, REDARC, has won
Director, Anthony Kittel.
multiple accolades at the 2020 Endeavour
“For REDARC, a specific focus on designing
Awards.
products for manufacture and a culture
The Endeavour Awards is dedicated to
of continuous improvement is the way
celebrating all entrants, finalists and
we continue to ensure excellence in
winners of Australia’s most prestigious
manufacturing,” he said.
manufacturers.
BDO Executive Director Business
REDARC took out the Global Supply
Development and a judge at the 2020
Chain Integration of the Year award for
Endeavour Awards, Carl Bezuidenhout,
its BCDC In-vehicle Charger as well as the
told Prime Creative Media that the event
Manufacturer of the Year award.
is good for the sector both locally and
This year’s event proceeded virtually due to Covid-19 lockdown in Sydney while the
globally. “It sends a very positive message to
event organisers advised there was, once
the Australian manufacturing sector,
again, a spike in the number of quality
Australian business and global markets
nominations for the individual categories.
that Australian manufacture is innovative,
“These awards are a testament to the
cutting edge and ready to engage both
dedication to innovation and hard
locally and internationally – and for these
work which is embraced by our entire
reasons we wholeheartedly support the
workforce,” said REDARC Managing
awards,” he said.
REDARC head office in Lonsdale, South Australia.
Government considers RockyYeppoon road link upgrade important A $80 million funding injection in central
said McCormack.
insight and knowledge critical to getting the
Queensland is expected to support economic
“This extra funding is being delivered as
project right.
growth and freight movements in the region
part of the Regional Economic Enabling
“Brittany Lauga has been a huge advocate
according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
Fund – a major component of the $415
for this project, for busting congestion and
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
million commitment by the Australian and
reducing that risk of crashes, so families,
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
Queensland governments to deliver shovel-
tourists and truck drivers can all get home
Development, Michael McCormack, said the
ready projects and support jobs through
safer and sooner,” said Bailey.
Federal Government has committed $64
Covid-19.
“Global economies have been hit hard by
million, with the Queensland Government
“Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is a critical
Covid-19, but Queensland’s strong ongoing
committing $16 million, for upgrade works
regional road linking the Capricorn Coast
health response means we can continue
on the Mount Isa to Rockhampton Corridor
to Rockhampton and the Bruce Highway.
our plan economy recovery, which includes
to be delivered as part of the Roads of
Delivering these important upgrades will
creating jobs and a $23 billion pipeline of
Strategic Importance initiative.
better support defence, forestry, freight,
road and transport upgrades,” he said.
“On top of this substantial commitment,
tourism and commuter traffic demands in the
Assistant Minister for Northern Australia and
an additional $5 million of joint funding
region,” he said.
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle
was recently announced to get pavement
Queensland Transport and Mains Roads
Landry, said the upgrades would provide
strengthening and resilience works quickly
Minister, Mark Bailey, said it was important
strong benefits to residents and visitors to
underway on Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road,”
the community had their say, with local
the region.
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Doolan’s adds Drake 4x4 Deck Wideners to WA fleet Doolan’s Heavy Haulage has recently
as the Western Australian mining scene and
in Perth, Port Hedland, Melbourne and
received a number of new Drake 4x4 Deck
they have good resale value,” he said.
Tasmania.
Wideners and 2x4 dollies that have been put
Not that the company sells many of its
“I started buying Drake trailers in 1990 and
into service in Western Australia.
Drake trailers – according to Doolan there
have kept buying them ever since,” said
According to the company’s Managing
are a good few in the fleet between 20 and
Doolan. “I’ve had such a great run out of
Director, Warwick Doolan, the new units will
30 years old and still going strong.
them that I haven’t felt the need to try other
be put to work in the West, joining 10 other
“We keep them for a long time – 20 years
brands.”
similar units that are currently moving heavy
or longer – and they just keep working
The company operates a variety of Drake
equipment for mining companies.
with minimal maintenance because of their
trailers including extendables, deck
Doolan said the company has over 350
rugged design and construction,” he said.
wideners, Swingwings and platforms, with
pieces of trailing equipment with Drake
“No manufacturer in Australia has built as
the modern variants featuring hydraulic
being the predominant brand in the heavy
many heavy haulage trailers as Drake and
suspension.
haulage sphere of operations.
that experience they have over so many
“We are in the contract heavy haulage
“We have probably purchased about $100
years has enabled them to perfect the
business where ultimate reliability is
million worth of Drake trailers for our fleet
process and make them bulletproof.”
paramount,” said Doolan. “In the West
over the past 30 years,” said Doolan.
Doolan’s Heavy Haulage was founded in
the trailers get worked very hard and stand
“We’ve stuck with Drake trailers because
1988 by Warwick Doolan with a single
up to it well, plus the backup and support
they are user-friendly and built tough for a
prime mover and trailer and has since
we get from Drake over there is excellent –
long service life in harsh environments, such
grown significantly to encompass branches
nothing is too much trouble for them.”
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Mainfreight reveals 10 years of record trading Mainfreight has its headquarters in Auckland.
Transport and logistics company,
up $15 million to $156 million before
with,” he said.
Mainfreight, held its Annual General
abnormals, global sales up $141 million
Mainfreight Group Managing Director, Don
Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on 30 July
to $3.1 billion – representing sales close
Braid, presented a trading update for the
at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
to $60 million per week – and income tax
past financial year, including figures for the
Highlights of the AGM included another
payable for the year up by $6 million to $61
record year of financial results for the year
million,” said Plested.
total company as well as individual regions. “The total company revenue increase of
ended 31 March 2020 and an update on
He added that the discretionary bonus
$94.3 million NZD includes air charter
trading into the new financial year.
payable to Mainfreight’s worldwide team
opportunities of $23.8 million NZD, but at
The company said it had adjusted well
was unchanged at $27.2 million and the
lower margin levels, and new business of
to trading within a pandemic, with most
annual dividend paid to shareholders
$67 million in the first quarter,” said Braid
regions still showing positive results which
increased by $3 million to $59 million.
– adding that the profit improvement was
had assisted at the group level, but that
“The past year was another year of growth
assisted by exposure to multiple economies
there still remained more work to do.
and we increased our number of branches
and in particular the performance of the
At the commencement of his address,
worldwide from 260 to 282, and our
Australian operations. “Australia was our
Mainfreight Chairman, Bruce Plested, noted
presence from 24 to 26 countries,” said
strongest regional performer, and we have
that this was the company’s 42nd AGM
Plested.
expectations that the current trend will
since its inception in 1978, and its 25th
“Climate change, together with the
continue. This has resulted from new business
since listing on the New Zealand Stock
Covid‐19 virus, creates challenges that the
and market share gains in the transport
Exchange in 1996.
world has not faced in living memory.
“The year ended March 2020 produced
“The period ahead is what all of us as
network, particularly in regional branches.” Braid noted that the current Covid-19 spike
the continuation of 10 consecutive years
individuals, business, governments and
and increased restrictions had not disrupted
of record results including record profits
countries must attempt to successfully deal
or altered freight flow or volumes.
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PUMPA lifts safety for pole carrying operation Swan Hill-based specialty trailer builder, PUMPA Manufacturing, has delivered a purpose-built solution for a pole carrying operation in northeastern Victoria. Jamesy’s Transport, based at Benalla, carries loads of pine poles that are strapped into bundles and transported on the specially designed PUMPA flat-top trailer which features removable bolsters designed to contain the poles in the event of bundle strapping failure. The trailer also features pneumatic selftensioning load binders that continually selfadjust during transit to ensure the correct tension is maintained as the load settles.
PUMPA’s latest trailer build has innovative load restraint features.
According to the owner of Jamesy’s Transport, Andrew James, the new trailer with the special load restraint features
used to cart concrete troughs used for
every fortnight we can drop in at PUMPA
provides peace of mind during the trips
cattle feed and water. Accordingly, the
if anything needs attention which means a
which include hauling the raw logs from
trailers need to be adaptable to suit
lot to us.
Mount Gambier to Benalla where they are
both types of loads – a feat which James
“PUMPA listened to what I wanted and
treated before being transported to the end
said was admirably handled by PUMPA
came up with an even better design than I
users including rural and farm supply stores. “Above everything, it gives us the
Manufacturing in designing and building
had initially envisaged, with the removable
what is his first PUMPA trailer.
and adjustable bolsters spaced at intervals
reassurance that while we are travelling
“I approached a number of the larger
along each side to suit the length of the
nothing is going to move,” said James.
trailer builders before talking to PUMPA
poles we carry.
“These types of loads move all the time
and they were happy to work with me and
The bolsters are stowed in purpose-built
and the roads we travel on are getting
build the trailer exactly as I needed it,” said
locker boxes mounted to the chassis
rougher which means we need to have a
James.
beneath the deck when not in use.
system in place that ensures our loads are
“In the end it wasn’t so much the purchase
“I went to PUMPA with the ideas and they
secure at all times.”
price as the service that mattered most to
modified them into what works better,”
Jamesy’s Transport runs two semi-trailers
us. PUMPA was competitive on price and
said James. “I couldn’t be happier with the
doing this work with the trailers also
because we deliver to Swan Hill at least
outcome.”
Capral announces market update Aluminium specialist, Capral, has provided
Net profit after tax for the six months
time Capral enrolled in the Government’s
earnings guidance for the half year ended
ended 30 June 2020 will be approximately
JobKeeper initiative to preserve employee
30 June 2020.
$4.8 million compared to the comparative
jobs. Since June, order intake and revenues
Capral, based on unaudited management
prior period loss of $8.4 million.
has improved on the back of increased
accounts, anticipates that trading EBITDA
Capral’s order intake, having performed
market share against imports.
for the half year to 30 June 2020 will be
in line with budget for Q1 2020, began
The latest half year result benefitted
approximately $10.2 million (H1 2019:
to decline rapidly in April, prompting
from cost savings implemented in April,
$2.4 million), with EBITDA for the half
management to implement cost saving
restructuring of Bremer Park completed in
year around $17 million (H1 2019: $3.4
initiatives to meet Covid-19 challenges.
H2 2019 and receipt of $4.4 million worth
million).
Revenues declined during May, at which
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A Hi-Quality delivery by Drake The heavy haulage fleet of diverse transport and plant hire provider, Hi-Quality Group, has been augmented by the recent acquisition of a new Drake 5x8 Swing Wide Extendable trailer. The unit was bought specifically to carry long machines and equipment including crushing plants that are used in other parts of the business where recycled, quarried and road building materials are produced. It can also be used to carry project cargo and switchrooms for customers across the nation. With a closed deck length of 14m, the trailer extends to 19.2m and also features ramp props that enable the ramps to be secured in
Drake 5x8 Swing Wing Extendable.
the horizontal position, adding a further three metres to the deck length for lighter loads. “For the loads we generally carry with this
“It’s a very versatile unit and with a dolly
the 2.5m closed width that we need to run at
trailer there is more of a requirement for deck
under the front and fully extended the
night in NSW,” said Gregory.
length rather than exceptionally high payload
combination is still under 35m with a
“We also optioned it with chrome wheels and
capacity,” said Hi-Quality Group Heavy
Kenworth K200 cab-over pulling it,” said
Michelin tyres.
Haulage General Manager, Mitchell Gregory.
Gregory.
“The presentation of the unit is very
“This trailer tares at 23.5 tonnes and in NSW
The trailer has a closed width of 2.5m and
impressive, as you would expect with Drake
can carry approximately 80-tonne payload; it
hydraulically widens to 4.27m with lock pins
equipment,” he said, adding that the
is a very versatile unit that dovetails well with
to hold it in that position. It also features
company exclusively uses Drake trailers and
our other trailers to cater to the needs of our
hydraulic raise and lower suspension with
Kenworth prime movers across its heavy
customers.”
standard emergency axle lift for tyre changing
haulage operation.
Other Drake trailers in the fleet include a
and a Kubota diesel power pack. Finishing off
“We recently bought four new K200 prime
10x8, 7x8, 5x8 Swing Wing, 4x8 Swing
the package is a sliding skid plate, retractable
movers, bringing our total to seven units,
Wing and a 3x8, which along with the 5x8
king pin and hydraulically adjustable
two of which are rated at 240-tonne Gross
Swing Wide Extendible cover all bases for the
gooseneck.
Combination Mass (GCM) while the other five
company.
“We specified TMC axles because they enable
are rated at 160-tonne GCM,” he said.
Lindsay Australia introduces voluntary Covid-19 testing National transport and logistics company,
Safety, People, Culture and Communications,
disinfectant which remains effective at killing
Lindsay Australia, is rolling out voluntary
Melissa Strong, the testing has been initiated
bacteria for one month.
Covid-19 testing for its staff.
to ensure the safety of Lindsay’s essential
“We have also supplied our drivers with
The move is seen by the company as a further
workers – particularly the drivers required to
packs which include anti-bacterial wipes, face
preventative measure to keep its employees
cross borders and enter virus hotspots – as
masks, gloves and other personal protective
safe and working, while also ensuring the
well as other staff members, their families
equipment to help them stay Covid-free.”
safety of its customers and the general public.
and the general public.
Strong said the Covid-19 testing will be
The testing will be carried out onsite at the
“This is the latest in a range of measures we
offered on a voluntary basis by qualified
company’s Melbourne and Sydney facilities
have been taking to keep our staff, customers
testers for all staff at its Melbourne and
and at a dedicated testing facility close to the
and the general public safe,” said Strong.
Sydney depots and for its Queensland-based
company’s Acacia Ridge (QLD) premises.
“We have been fumigating the truck cab
interstate drivers after they have returned
According to Lindsay Australia Manager
interiors and office spaces with hospital grade
from the southern states, and particularly
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Bruce Rock Engineering builds and delivers pre-fab service pits Western Australian trailer builder and
optimal working height for the mechanic
engineering firm, Bruce Rock Engineering,
working on the undercarriage of any vehicle.
has recently delivered two prefabricated in-
According to Bruce Rock Engineering,
ground service pits to Wyndham in northern
the VDMP brings many advantages to
Western Australia.
workshop servicing including a reduction in
According to Bruce Rock Engineering,
maintenance and service times of up to 30
prefabrication of the service pits at its
per cent.
Forrestfield (Perth) facility provides a
Safety is also significantly improved as when
significant advantage by reducing the onsite construction time.
the pit is not in use, the platform can be Pre-fab service pits on the move.
Once installed, the service pits are furnished
raised to floor level, completely eliminating the trip and fall hazards which are a
with a Variable Depth Mechanics Platform
Technologies (EWT). The two companies
substantial risk with conventional pits.
(VDMP) installed by Evolving Workshop
work in partnership to provide these
The VDMP units are specifically designed,
Technologies. The design, which includes
advanced workshop pits, with Bruce Rock
engineered and customised to fit into either
full lighting and a 20-tonne axle jack, also
Engineering supplying the prefabricated steel
an existing or new pit. The platform is
features an alcove to house compressed air
in-ground service pits and EWT completing
hydraulically driven and controlled by a hand-
and oil delivery reels.
the platform installation.
held remote control.
Bruce Rock Engineering is the licensed agent
The VDMP can be quickly and easily lowered
They are particularly suited to fleets with
in Western Australia for Evolving Workshop
and raised via remote control to achieve
large variations in vehicle types and sizes.
Toll opens $25M NZ facility Transport and logistics company, Toll Group,
Toll Group said in a statement.
who service key industries across retail,
has officially opened a new $25 million
Toll New Zealand Executive General Manager,
logistics hub in Wellington.
Jon Adams, said Toll Aotea will meet
construction, packaging and beverages,” said Adams.
The site, Toll Aotea, is home to more than
the growing demands of customers and
“We’ll have close to 70 employees
60 employees and subcontractors who are
consumers across Wellington.
stationed at the facility, including drivers
expected to process around 800,000 parcels,
“Our new Toll Aotea facility is double the
and warehouse workers, all committed to
satchels and pallets annually.
size of the previous facility and means we
“Congratulations to everyone involved,”
can support the growth of our customers
providing the best service to customers,” he said. The multimodal facility is serviced by direct road, rail and inter-islander freight and plays a key role in Toll’s New Zealand network – transhipping freight from regional branches to Auckland and Christchurch. The site which neighbours State Highway 1 is close to Wellington City Centre and is also adjacent to Centre Port Wellington. The 8,400-square-metre warehouse sits on approximately 18,245 square metres of land. The increased space has led to efficiency increases and a reduction in manual handling. Toll Aotea is part of a $185 million investment in the New Zealand market, with more than 300 construction jobs created
Toll Aotea.
throughout the project. www.trailermag.com.au
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Bruzsa shares PBS update at NBTA webinar Les Bruzsa, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
reached by 2030,” said Bruzsa.
semi-trailer and road train combinations are
Chief Engineer, gave an insightful and
He added that while 57 per cent of the PBS
relatively thin on the ground with 19 and 17
detailed presentation on Performance-Based
approvals to date are for truck and dog
units respectively.
Standards (PBS) during the recent National
combinations, in recent years there has been
“Of these, roughly 60 per cent are non-
Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) webinar that
a rise in semi-trailer PBS approvals – including
dangerous goods (DG) and 35 per cent are
was held in lieu of the usual meeting.
quad-axle, 20m long and 4.6m high trailers,
DG tankers with the remainder operating in
Bruzsa began by pointing out that the
while roughly equal numbers of B-doubles
both schemes,” said Bruzsa.
number of PBS combinations in Australia
and A-doubles make up the bulk of the
Returning to the overall PBS picture, he
has surged past the 10,000 mark, thanks to
remainder of PBS approvals.
noted that the production of PBS-approved
significant growth in uptake by operators
Turning to PBS tanker approvals, Bruzsa said
equipment is no longer a niche market and
over the last four to five years.
the number is relatively small in the overall
that there are now around 60 truck and
In fact, a graph he displayed showed an
PBS scheme of things, comprising 525
trailer manufacturers participating.
exponential rise from zero in 2008 to 10,000
combinations equating to just under five per
Bruzsa was also keen to point out that
in 2019, with the curve having flattened
cent of the total.
the NHVR has been active in seeking
slightly over the past year.
However, the segment has seen consistent
amendments to the PBS standards in order to
“There are now more than 10,600 PBS
year-on-year rises over the past six years,
achieve even better productivity outcomes for
combinations currently approved in Australia
having started at 75 units in 2014.
operators.
which is a significant achievement and
At 204 units, close to half the current PBS
He outlined the three proposed Phase 1
certainly far exceeds the predictions of the
tanker tally comprises A-doubles, followed
amendments of the standards – Pavement
PBS interim review panel back in ’06 that
by B-doubles with 153 units and truck and
Horizontal Loading, Directional Stability Under
suggested 12,000 PBS approvals would be
dog combinations at 86 units. Meanwhile,
Braking and Frontal Swing – that the Truck
NBTA webinar provides updated tanker standards information The National Bulk Tanker Association recently
Authorities Panel (CAP) which thankfully
Stringer, has been working hard to ensure
held its biannual meeting via webinar. One
provided a 12-month exemption from
truck manufacturers will comply with the
presentation is particularly relevant to road
complying with the new standard, meaning
new standard in making sure all hot areas of
tanker operators and the Dangerous Goods
tanker manufacturers who have builds
a truck used in a DG role are shielded so that
(DG) supply chain.
underway can choose to continue building
temperatures do not exceed 180°C.
Among the guest speakers was Lee Stringer,
to the previous standard until 9 April 2021,”
“Many of the quality trucks being produced
Manager Safe Load Program (SLP), who spoke
said Stringer.
today easily meet the new requirements of AS
about the new standards (AS 2809) relating
He also touched on another initiative of SLP
2809,” said Stringer – adding the acceptance
to DG and non-DG bulk road tankers and the
being a draft DG vehicle approval process
of European regulations, exemptions for
implications for suppliers and purchasers.
which assesses new tanker combinations
mandatory ADR lighting and battery isolation
Stringer explained that Parts 1 and 2 of the
before they are put into service, with the
switch advancements including in-cab battery
new AS 2809 were released in April this year
dossier remaining with the vehicle for its
isolation were all examples of improvements
and that the plan for SLP had been to travel
entire life.
in the new standard over the old. “No air in
around the country holding meetings to
Stringer described the difference between the
motion is also an important part of the new
inform tanker manufacturers and transport
old and new standards, saying the goal was
standard which means the vehicle is unable to
operators at SLP inspection locations.
to simplify the compliance assessment process
be moved while the pumping equipment is in
However, Covid-19 put paid to these plans.
including ensuring suitably qualified people
operation.”
“Due to these unforeseen circumstances, the
are signing off on the assessment.
Stringer said SLP has developed a new app
NSW EPA put a proposal to the Competent
The Truck Industry Council, according to
that will make access to its systems much
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Coles Winter Appeal supports vital food relief efforts Supermarket company, Coles, has raised more than $1 million as part of its Winter Appeal for food rescue charity, SecondBite. The funds, which were raised in just over two weeks, will enable around five million meals to be provided to vulnerable Australians. The Winter Appeal, according to Coles, was launched amid new research conducted by SecondBite that revealed nine out of 10 of its food relief charity partners surveyed across Australia had been impacted by Covid-19 and more than 80 per cent had witnessed an increase in demand for food relief.
Vulnerable Australians benefit from this initiative.
SecondBite CEO, Jim Mullan, said he was overwhelmed by the support of Coles and its customers. “We would like to thank Coles and its
elderly Australians.”
More than 765 Coles supermarkets across
Coles CEO, Steven Cain, said he was
Australia now donate surplus fresh food via
customers for their continued support
extremely proud of the way customers and
SecondBite to around 1,100 community food
of SecondBite this winter,” said Mullan.
team members have rallied behind the
programs that provide meals to Australians
“To have raised more than $1 million
Winter Appeal.
facing tough times.
in just over two weeks is an incredible
“We are very grateful to our customers and
Coles has helped donate enough surplus
effort, particularly during these tough
our team for generously supporting such a
fresh food to SecondBite to provide
times. he said.
worthy cause,” he said. “At a time when
the equivalent of 114 million meals to
“The money raised will help us deliver the
so many people are facing tough times,
disadvantaged Australians since 2011.
equivalent of around five million meals to
SecondBite’s role is vital and goes to the
During Covid-19, Coles has also donated
feed vulnerable Australians, such as those
heart of Coles’ purpose to sustainably feed
grocery essentials to the retail value of $7.9
who are unemployed, single parent families,
all Australians and help them live healthier
million to SecondBite and Foodbank to
people experiencing homelessness and
and happier lives.”
distribute to vulnerable Australians.
Vital QLD freight route improves with $75M upgrade A $75 million highway upgrade in
route for Central Queensland, linking the
announced $1 billion in new and accelerated
Queensland aims to improve safety and
Bruce Highway in the east to central and
joint-funding for roads across Queensland
connectivity according to Deputy Prime
western Queensland,” he said.
since Covid-19, including $35 million for
Minister, Michael McCormack.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main
Lawrie Street at Gracemere, where crews will
Sealing works have been completed on
Roads, Mark Bailey, said the upgrade to
hit the ground running on a new upgrade
Farmers Lane – a newly constructed local
Farmers Lane was an important part of the
later this year.”
connection road – and will facilitate safer
broader duplication project, significantly
Federal Member for Flynn, Ken O’Dowd,
access to the Capricorn Highway.
improving the road and connectivity to
said this duplication project will also increase
“The Capricorn Highway is a key commuter
surrounding properties.
capacity and reduce travel times, particularly
route, connecting the growing community
“With Farmers Lane works now complete,
during peak traffic times, for the 18,000
of Gracemere to Rockhampton,” said
our sights are set on progressing other work
motorists who use this highway every day.
McCormack.
areas,” said Bailey.
The $75 million project is jointly-funded
“The highway also serves as a vital freight
“It’s why the Queensland Government has
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What you need to know in September THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY IS WORKING HARD TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY UNDER INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES. Victoria-based heavy vehicle manufacturers,
manufacturers including PACCAR,
to operate as the Victorian Government
last month, were informed by the state
Vawdrey Australia, Bulk Transport
announced further restrictions to limit
government they would be able to provide
Equipment, Krueger Transport Equipment,
the movement of over one million people
vehicle service and repair capabilities as well
Alltruck Bodies and Schmitz Cargobull –
as manufacturing operations under more
among others – had gone to great lengths
across the state. Truck component and technology suppliers
stringent Covid-19 restrictions.
to reinforce safety through split shifts,
such as Dana, Meritor, WABCO, Gough
From 5 August 11.59pm, workplaces
reduced work forces, temperature checks
Transport Solutions, Hendrickson and SAF-
in Melbourne were closed unless the
and social distancing.
Holland have world best practice in place to
workplace was part of a permitted activity
Truck and trailer parts suppliers at the time
ensure workplace safety will allow each to
or all employees were working from home.
were permitted to remain open to ensure
continue to support OE manufacturers.
In the lead-up to these developments,
the heavy vehicle supply chain continued
Major manufacturers like Fuwa K-Hitch
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Without trucks, Australia stops.
were mindful of the severe impact and
As a whole, industry from manufacturing,
pain inflicted by the pandemic on industry
aftersales service and parts support had
as well as the aftermarket in response to the fluid Covid-19 environment.
according to General Manager Rocco Aloisio.
implemented the best possible practices
The world class maker of driveline
“Given recent events and the requirement
and procedures to safeguard employees to
technology confirmed it had used a
for Victorians in particular to continue to
allow supply chains to supply vital goods
template of different scenarios at its
endure these extremely trying times, it is
and services he said.
Keysborough manufacturing plant
imperative the transport industry remains stoic,” he told Trailer Magazine. “We see
“Fuwa K-Hitch has been operating under
to prepare its staff with appropriate
strict protocols for virtually the whole
procedures in anticipation of the latest
it more important than ever that transport
year and will continue to do so as long
and its support and manufacturing sectors
as required to ensure we are playing our
sequence of lockdowns prompted by the state government.
is allowed to continue to provide the
part.” said Aloisio.
Despite the latest disruption, Dana
valuable support required to assist our
Driveline components supplier, Dana, has
Managing Director, Nick Stavrakis, said
communities to navigate through these
gone to great lengths to ensure it can
the facility and work force was well
troubled times.”
supply original equipment manufacturers
prepared for the latest announcement.
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Government is working with the transport sector to keep essential freight moving.
“The safety of our people is paramount and
and ensured the ongoing sustainability
These preventative measures have reinforced the integrity of our manufacturing processes and ensured the ongoing sustainability of our supply chain so that deliveries will continue to our customers uninterrupted.
of our supply chain so that deliveries will
nature of the transport industry at both a
continue to our customers uninterrupted.” As Victoria entered the strictest lockdown
state and national level in supplying new
Victorian manufacturers. “The Transport equipment manufacturing
trucks, and also the ongoing supply of
sector employs a considerable workforce and
yet to manage the latest outbreak of cases,
replacement parts, to ensure transport
remains viable and robust despite Covid-19.”
some in industry were buoyed by knowing
and supply chains can remain fully
said Griffiths. “I am sure this exemption will
heavy vehicle transport was recognised as
operational,” he said in a statement. “For
be seen as a positive outcome for all sectors
a vital link to infrastructure, constructions,
truck, component manufacturers and
agriculture, food transport and other goods. Amid what has fast become an evolving
replacement parts suppliers, we need to
associated with the industry.” Smedley’s Engineers Director and
be here to perform our role in the heavy
Senior Engineer, Robert Smedley, said
situation for manufacturers this week,
vehicle industry next to our customers and
many vehicles had been scheduled for
Meritor Managing Director, David Cole,
assure confidence to all Australia we will
production, specifically for food delivery,
considered the exemption welcoming news
keep this country moving.”
that require his company’s services.
for the industry.
Bulk Transport Equipment Director, Alan
“It seems we will be covered under services
“The recognition by the Victorian
Griffiths, said despite the extensive list of
which are required to support businesses
government again reconfirms the essential
criteria there remained some grey areas for
that are allowed to remain open,” he said.
we contingencies at the ready to keep all our valued staff informed and safe during these unique times,” he said. “These preventative measures have reinforced the integrity of our manufacturing processes
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“We have however also implemented strategies to reduce our movements further. For vehicles that are going into service in New South Wales, or other states outside of Victoria, for example, we will conduct those services in those states, rather than before they leave Victoria.” The supply chain or goods and services to the transport sector, according to Smedley, is very complicated and intertwined. “Shutting down one aspect that might seem unrelated to transport can grind the whole system to a halt. This therefore requires some very careful consideration,” he said – emphasising it is a stressful time as a small business owner. “We are as busy as we have ever been, so it would make it very hard to deliver the volume of work we have on if we are shut down.” The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has reassured the community the transport industry is open for business to support Victorians over the weeks ahead. “Victoria is in crisis, and as we enter a period of unprecedented restrictions on our personal freedoms and our ability to work, it is essential that we come together to understand the challenges we face, and work in unison to stop the spread of coronavirus and the havoc it is wreaking across our state,” said VTA CEO, Peter Anderson. “The transport and logistics industries will continue to be able to operate over the coming period in order to support the distribution of essential goods, and to support those businesses that are permitted to operate with their supply chain requirements.” Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, has outlined additional restrictions around work which is expected to have long lasting effects on the state and national economy. “In formulating the new arrangements, the government has recognised the vital role of our industry so that state and national supply chain disruptions are minimised, and Victorians have uninterrupted access to fresh food, groceries, medicine and petrol,” said Anderson. Andrews, according to Anderson, was right to emphasise the complexity of the national supply chain and that Melbourne has the biggest container port in Australia that must remain operational to facilitate national and international trade. Many transport operators will experience a significant downturn, Anderson said, notwithstanding the industry’s ability to work. “Clearly operators that service businesses that have been required to close or reduce their total output will be impacted to varying levels,” said Anderson. “The VTA is a tremendous resource during unprecedented times like this and is open and available to assist members and the industry during these challenging times.” Since coronavirus took hold in February, the transport industry has shown leadership and adapted its systems and processes to be able to safely and efficiently service the needs of customers and consumers and keep supply chains moving. “As we prepare for further restrictions to their lives and livelihoods, let’s all heed the advice of state and Commonwealth jurisdictions and work together so that we can reduce community transmission,” said Anderson. “And start to get our economy back on a positive footing as soon as possible.”
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Waste not, want not TO FACILITATE THE CLEAN-UP OF VAST SWATHES OF PLANTATION TIMBER AFFECTED BY THE RECENT BUSHFIRES, LOGGING OPERATOR AND TIMBER EXPORTER MALEC BROS HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF 22 B-DOUBLE LOGGING SKELS BUILT IN RECORD TIME BY TRAILER MANUFACTURER, VAWDREY AUSTRALIA. Malec Bros has purchased a brace of new
is expected to take up to three years to
didn’t let us down.”
Vawdrey B-double log trailers to carry
The latest trailers. according to Matthew,
harvested pine logs from its Holbrook
complete and will provide much-needed jobs in regional areas of the country.
(southern New South Wales) depot to
Matthew estimates around three million
being put into service.
its Melbourne depot where the logs are
tonnes of timber will be harvested from
With a tare mass of under 22 tonnes
transferred to containers for export. Once
millions of acres in New South Wales,
including the prime mover, the Vawdrey
filled with logs each container weighs around 29 tonnes.
South Australia and Queensland that were
skel combinations are Performance-Based
scorched by the fires, providing ongoing
Standards (PBS) approved for a Gross
The new skel log-carrying combinations are
Combination Mass (GCM) of 68.5 tonnes
specifically designed for the job, featuring
work for close to 600 people. The 22 Vawdrey skel combinations
four bays with each bay carrying 3.9m
along with 22 DAF prime movers
“The great thing about them is the light
lengths of logs.
were purchased specifically for this
tare weight – with that payload capacity
“We’re doing the clean-up of all the burnt
we are carrying about two tonnes more
timber from the bushfires last summer for
operation, with the entire batch of trailers built within the astonishingly short
the government,” Malec Bros Managing
timeframe of seven weeks.
combinations,” Matthew says.
Director, Matthew Malec says – adding that
“We were very impressed with how
The trailers run on air suspension while
the harvested timber is subsequently loaded
quickly Vawdrey was able to build these
into containers and exported to China
trailers for us,” Matthew says. “We told
aluminium rims also contribute to the light tare weight.
where it’s used in the country’s construction
them it was imperative that they were built
The combinations also feature WABCO
industry. The seven day per week operation
in time for us to start this job and they
Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) that
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have performed exceptionally well since
and a payload capacity of 47 tonnes.
with every load compared with our other
were supplied and fitted by Melbourne-
movers. Each of these products is proudly
based heavy vehicle braking specialist Air
built by highly skilled Australian workers
Brake Systems.
at respective factories in the outer eastern
Speaking more broadly about the
suburbs of Melbourne.
company’s latest equipment acquisition,
“Throughout this awful Covid period and
Matthew says he is pleased that the
beyond we will continue to buy Australian-
Vawdrey trailers were manufactured in
made equipment wherever possible with
Australia, and that the DAF trucks were
a view to helping keep as many Australian
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assembled at PACCAR’s Bayswater plant,
people employed as possible,” Matthew
Vawdrey recently completed a
all of which provided valuable jobs for
says. “By ordering Australian-made
large order of B-double log skel
Australians during these trying times.
equipment we feel we are also supporting
combinations for Malec Bros.
Malec Bros is a loyal and long-term
the local industries that supply components
The Dandenong-based trailer
customer of Vawdrey Australia and
to the trailer and truck manufacturers
manufacturer built the entire batch of
PACCAR, with the company operating both
including the axles, brakes and other
22 combinations in seven weeks.
the Kenworth and DAF makes of prime
components.”
Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South Vic 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
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Performance-Based Standards approved truck and dog combination.
Built to excel VICTORIAN QUARRY AND LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES COMPANY, BURDETT’S, HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF TWO BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT FIVE-AXLE DOG TRAILERS DRAWN BY MERCEDES-BENZ 2658 580HP TRUCKS. HIGH PRODUCTIVITY AND RELIABILITY ARE KEY ATTRIBUTES, ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY’S DIRECTOR, ANDREW BURDETT. Based at Langwarrin on the south-eastern
in late March this year.
says the superior braking performance
outskirts of Melbourne, Burdett’s is a highly
Maximised productivity is the lynch pin of
of discs is the main reason he has been
successful building and landscape supply
the Burdett’s operation and in addition to
operation that can trace its roots back half
having payload enhancing Performance-
specifying the SAF Intradisc product for the last 10 years.
a century.
Based Standards (PBS) approval on all its
“Disc brakes are a lot better in terms of
In 1991 the company was restructured with
combinations, the company also seeks gains
pedal feel and while I couldn’t say whether
Pearl Burdett and her son Andrew becoming
in payload volume wherever possible.
they are more economical on linings
joint Directors, and it has grown from
To this end the two new five-axle dogs were
strength to strength ever since.
constructed using an ‘inside out’ design
A big part of the company’s formula for
which, according to Andrew, provides an
success, according to Andrew Burdett, is the calibre of the equipment utilised – of
extra 100mm (four inches) of interior width,
which Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) is a
metres. The design situates the vertical
prime example.
structural members inboard of the side
“We bought our first BTE dog trailer and
sheets which provides the aesthetic benefit
body truck combination 10 years ago
of smooth exterior sides that are an ideal
and have been very impressed with the
substrate for the striking Burdett’s graphics.
build quality and structural integrity of the
The trailers feature SAF Intradisc disc brake
products; they are rarely off the road for any
axles which feature a unique two-piece
reason apart from scheduled maintenance,”
rotor design that’s claimed to prolong rotor
Andrew says. His enthusiasm for the equipment is
service life by providing the capacity to
borne out by the fact that the company
fluctuations over a long period without
now has more than 40 BTE truck and
cracking.
dog combinations, including the addition
While Andrew wouldn’t be drawn on
of two new five-axle dogs that were delivered in late July after being ordered
whether disc brakes are more cost effective
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ballooning payload volume to 47 cubic
expand and contract due to temperature
than drums over the life of the trailer, he
Fast Fact Burdett’s depends on the quality and reliability of PBS-approved BTE trailers and bodies to keep its transport operation running smoothly and profitably.
These trailers built by Bulk Transport Equipment travel throughout Victoria and New South Wales.
compared with drums, when a driver needs
driver if a puncture has occurred. If the
them up and gives the drivers an incentive
to really stand on them if a car cuts in front
puncture only causes a slow leak the Tire
to keep them washed and looking neat,”
they definitely pull the combination up
Pilot Plus maintains pressure in the tyre,
Andrew says.
quicker,” he says. “Five metres less stopping
enabling the vehicle to be driven until the
Linking the trailer to the truck are V. Orlandi
distance can make all the difference which
puncture can be rectified.
tow hitches which Andrew describes
is why I reckon disc brakes are the safer and
Andrew also appreciates the light tare
as a solid product that has a relatively
better option.”
weight that he attributes to the Domex
inexpensive and quick regime to replace the
Other features designed to enhance
high-tensile steel BTE uses to build the
pin and bushes when necessary.
efficiency and safety include a lift axle for
chassis. This allows the thickness of the steel
As for what the new units will be hauling,
reduced tyre wear when running empty,
to be reduced compared with conventional
the company carts a diverse range of
wind-back waterproof tarp, Quicksilver
steel without compromising on strength or
products including sand, quarry products
body liner to minimise floor wear and
durability.
fertilizers and lightweight products from
tipping times and SAF Tire Pilot Plus which
“The tare weight is good and the trailers
mulch to potatoes.
consistently maintains all tyres on the trailer
are extremely well finished with a decent
As Andrew succinctly puts it, “We carry
at the correct pressure and also alerts the
amount of stainless steel trim which dresses
anything that can be tipped off.” The trailers will be clocking up the kilometres travelling all over Victoria, along with runs up the southern coast of NSW and as far as Dubbo in the central west. Burdett’s only buys new equipment and keeps it well maintained through the truck dealerships to minimise downtime. The trucks are kept for between four and five years while the trailers are held onto for eight to 10 years. “The BTE trailers are built to go the distance and we rarely have any issues with them,” he says. “The best warranty is the one you don’t need to use.” Contact
Burdett’s acquired its first Bulk Transport Equipment trailer a decade ago.
Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South Victoria 3175 Ph: (03) 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au
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Premium customer experience with Krueger FOLLOWING A SERIES OF IN-HOUSE UPGRADES AND THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT IS WELL POSITIONED AMID COVID-19 TO DELIVER A PREMIUM CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. THIS INDUSTRY-LEADING MOVE IN THE DIGITAL REALM WILL ENSURE FLEETS CAN CONTINUE TO SPECIFY HIGH PRODUCTIVITY TRAILERS COMPLETE WITH OPTIMISED ROUTE ACCESS AND MORE. Family-owned Australian business, Krueger
to tackle these challenges head-on. This
service Australia-wide. For decades, the skel
Transport Equipment, is committed to
commitment has led to the launch of a
has been the hardworking foundation for
increasing the profitability and productivity
new website which showcases everything
many leading container freight operators.
of Australia’s transport industry by
that Krueger has to offer.
All of these trailers are engineered to be an
providing dependable and innovative
Krueger’s investment in its digital services
asset and retain the best resale value.
trailers nationwide. As Krueger produces
also extends to its warehousing, inventory
As the originator of the Super B-double
equipment for a range of applications, from
and ordering capabilities. Ultimately,
– with the first Super B-double quad-
industrial machinery cartage to general
Krueger is finetuning its processes to
axle combination officially launched by
freight haulage, fleets can specify precisely
ensure a seamless customer experience
the Victorian Government at the Port
what they need and rely on Krueger
from initial consultation right through to
Transport Equipment to deliver.
delivery.
of Melbourne in 1994 with a payload of 117 tonnes – Krueger continues to
In light of Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria,
One of the most popular trailer types to roll
deliver the goods.
it is becoming increasingly challenging for
out of Krueger’s facilities are its ultra-low
In addition to skels, Krueger has refined
transport and logistics operators to discuss
profile, high payload and reliable skeletal
its ‘Kurtainers’ which come in a variety of
their custom trailer builds. Since the early
trailers. Notably, the 40’ skel is considered
options – 53’ straight builds that epitomise
days of the Covid-19 outbreak, Krueger
by Krueger to be the most recognised
optimal load restraint, 36-pallet drop decks
has been hard at work developing digital
‘workhorse’ in the Australian trailer market,
suited for productivity and OH&S, 36-pallet
solutions and better in-house processes
with thousands of these units in active
triple drop Performance-Based Standards
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boosters, brake drums, brake fittings, chrome accessories, cleaning products, curtain ratchets, curtain straps and rollers, electrical cables, landing legs, LED lighting, load binder straps, mud flaps, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, signage and decals and more – all available online. Given the popularity of high productivity trailer designs like the A-double, a key service offering that Krueger specialises in is Performance-Based Standards (PBS). Krueger’s in-house PBS team can consult with fleet operators online to discuss trailer specifications that enable lighter equipment for the tare weight advantages and/or ensuring truck-trailer combinations have access to the most efficient routes. PBS also enables new opportunities with ‘interchangeability’ where operators can get the most value out of their road transport assets. With PBS optimisation, according to Krueger, the productivity gains are an additional bonus. Ultimately, Krueger is at the forefront of modern trailer design, manufacturing its versatile Kurtainers, open decks, skeletal
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(PBS) options with self-lifting gates and 48’
extendable and heavy-duty variations and
drop deck mezz deck configurations for
road train dollys.
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fleet flexibility.
Krueger’s new website offering also includes
In addition to launching a new
The load restraint that Krueger provides is
its national spare parts and Road Friendly
website to showcase its national trailer
the result of three-plus decades invested
Suspension (RFS) services. With more than
manufacturing and service capabilities,
in the design and extensive testing and
four decades of knowledge and experience
Krueger Transport Equipment also has
validation of curtain rollers, roof tracks,
in trailer design and development, Krueger
a dedicated digital presence for its
sliding side posts (a Krueger first) and
is poised to deliver built-for-purpose trailers
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curtain ratchet for superior tension.
with optimal suspension configurations.
(www.atrhire.com.au) and spare parts
The Slide-A-Gate, an award-winning
The manufacturer has recently doubled
(www.kruegernationalspares.com.au)
innovation, was designed 13 years ago
down on its spare parts availability and RFS
divisions.
and there are more than 10,000 of them
solutions that ensure optimal tare weight
currently in active service, a testament to
and improved equipment longevity for the
their functionality. Meanwhile, the flat top and drop deck
trailers it builds and services.
technology that Krueger brings to market
with Krueger. The list of available items
ensures that operators can choose from
include: air bags, axle parts, brake
Sourcing spare parts is now made simpler
Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au
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Reliability and consistency FCN CONNECTS BUSINESSES WITH EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIONS FOR REFRIGERATED AND DRY GOODS DISTRIBUTION AMONG OTHER LINEHAUL SERVICES. THE LATEST SCHMITZ CARGOBULL B-DOUBLE SET TO JOIN THE FLEET DEMONSTRATES IMPRESSIVE FUEL AND THERMAL EFFICIENCIES. Terry Cubit has been a part of the road
Repairs before joining QTK Group as
from Tasmania. FCN also specialises in
transport industry for almost five decades.
Managing Director – a position he held for
refrigerated transportation including dry
He was an operator in Tasmania for 14 years
10 years until his retirement.
goods and safe food logistics.
before moving to Brisbane, worked as a
In 2016, Terry formed a management group
“We operate curtainsider, skel and
tow operator for Frigmobile before moving
and started up FCN Logistics Pty Ltd.
sideloader equipment as well as a tanker
into its fleet operations division for seven
FCN’s head office and major warehouse
fleet and the FCN Refrigerated division,
years. From there, Terry joined Garden City
occupy a site at Ormeau with easy access to
which started with the purchase of a
Transport in Melbourne for four years as
the Port of Brisbane, major interstate and
Schmitz Cargobull 34-pallet B-double
National Fleet Manager until the acquisition
intrastate road networks and rail terminals.
‘double loader’ refrigerated trailer
by Finemore Transport which then saw
The business provides cross dock services
combination fitted with a Thermo King
him transfer to Brisbane as State Manager
in Sydney and Melbourne, intermodal
SL400 trailer refrigeration unit,” Terry
Refrigeration. Two years later he served as
operations in Townsville and Cairns and
says. “This unit was supplied by Krueger
General Manager at Iceman Refrigeration
container and bulk liquids services to and
in Melbourne on 15 November 2018 and
FCN’s Schmitz Cargobull 34-pallet B-double excels at holding refrigeration temperatures and runs efficiently.
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We operate curtainsider, skel and sideloader equipment as well as a tanker fleet and the FCN Refrigerated division, which started with the purchase of a Schmitz Cargobull 34-pallet B-double ‘double loader’ refrigerated trailer fitted with a Thermo King SL400 trailer refrigeration unit. to date has completed 400,000km with
in our fleet of four B-double sets running six
minimal lost time due to breakdown.
days a week between Brisbane and Sydney.”
When we have had an issue, Krueger have
The Schmitz Cargobull trailers during the
responded quickly and efficiently to keep us
summer months of 2019-20, according to
bar system whereas the new unit has a
on the road.”
Terry, excelled with its temperature holding
removable bar system.“
Terry says the quality of FCN’s first Schmitz
capabilities. “This also showed in the
FCN Logistics also coordinates containerised
Cargbobull reefer, and the willingness of
very small fuel usage and economy of the
freight operations, mainly at its Yatala site.
Trevor Cox from Brown & Hurley Yatala to
Thermo King refrigeration plants,” he says.
Its curtainsider fleet operates across the
meet the company’s requirements, meant
“This is an important consideration in our
East Coast of Australia and services other
there was no hesitation in purchasing a
purchase because fuel is a major cost to any
customers where required. The company’s
second Schmitz Cargobull trailer. “The only
transport operation. We are also mindful of
B-double tanker fleet is engaged in the
difference to the specification is that the
transport of various oils and stock feed
new van has our preferred BPW Transpec
this in our prime mover purchases.” FCN’s first Schmitz Cargobull trailer is
axle and suspension setup. These trailers are
fitted with an adjustable double loader
South Wales.
Manage safe and optimised payloads with Schmitz Cargobull equipment.
variants throughout Queensland and New “Thanks to a BPW tour some years ago I had the opportunity to tour the Schmitz Cargobull assembly facility in Europe,” Terry says. “I was very impressed with the factory’s ability to produce a quality van in a short turnaround. This experience helped me to decide on the purchase of the Schmitz Cargobull product.”
Fast Fact FCN’s operational mantra is reliability and consistency where it aims to always deliver safe and compliant transport and warehousing services for its customers to an agreed standard whilst striking the right balance between the world of digital communication and personal service.
Contact Schmitz Cargobull Australia Unit 2, 221 Browns Road Noble Park VIC 3174 Ph: 03 8794 6600 Web: www.cargobull.com.au
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A complete towing solution FOR MORE THAN SEVEN DECADES, ROAD HAULAGE FLEETS AND OPERATORS ACROSS AUSTRALIA HAVE TRUSTED BARTLETT TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND TRAILER TOWING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. WITH ANY NUMBER OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET, IT IS FAR SAFER AND EASIER FOR TRUCK BODY BUILDERS AND FITTERS TO ORDER A COMPLETE BARTLETT TOWING SOLUTION THAT IS READY TO INSTALL WHEN IT ARRIVES. The team at Bartlett are committed to ensuring every end-user receives a professionally engineered and fabricated, fully ADR 62 compliant product. Managing Director Allan Bartlett explains: “Through our acquired industry knowledge as heavy-
Our rating plates and documentation provide unmatched detail and clarity for fleet managers and operators, making their load planning easier and safer.
duty towing specialists, Bartlett are able to offer a comprehensive range of towbars,
stated that “... when fitted (the Bartlett
fitter on the other side of the country, the
safety chain systems and all popular trailer
Towbar) doubles our capacity whilst
same standard applies - when it involves a
coupling types.”
reducing the environmental impact”.
connection between your truck and trailer,
“Our rating plates and documentation
“Providing engineered, towing solutions to
Bartlett are committed to delivering the
provide unmatched detail and clarity for
fitters, body builders and end-users is what
best possible towing solution so that you
fleet managers and operators, making their
we are all about,” Allan Bartlett says. “As
can have peace of mind.”
load planning easier and safer. Values such
a wholly owned and operated Australian
as Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM), Gross
family business, Bartlett are focused on
Trailer Mass (GTM), Static Vertical Load
delivering superior towing solutions, all
(SVL) and other relevant information are
specifically developed for today’s stringent
charted to help all involved in the Chain
safety standards. Whether a vehicle is fitted
of Responsibility (CoR) make the right
in our Melbourne workshop or sent to a
decisions. All towbars are serial numbered and matched to VIN numbers for best practice and traceability.” Packaging complete engineered towbar solutions for freighting to anywhere in Australia and beyond is now the centrepiece offering at Bartlett. In a recent example, Auszac Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of timber products, recently shipped complete Bartlett towing solutions to their East New Britain PNG plantation for local installation. The team at Auszac were able to install rapidly and with total confidence. Warren Myers, Auszac Managing Director,
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Contact Bartlett Equipment 6 Abbott Rd Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 03 9796 3222 Web: www.bartlett-equip.com.au
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TRAILER BUILDER
Toeing the line DANIEL LEWIS – OWNER OF LEWIS TRUCKIN – HAS LEARNT THAT WHEN IT COMES TO EQUIPMENT, QUALITY AND DURABILITY ARE KEY. THAT’S WHY HE HAS SPECIFIED BPW TRANSPEC DISC BRAKE AXLES AND A RINGFEDER AIR RELEASE COUPLING ON HIS NEWEST SLOANEBUILT FIVE-AXLE DOG TRAILER. It’s interesting to discover what motivates people to choose a particular brand
Kenworth T408 tipper and three-axle dog fitted with BPW Transpec drum brake axles.
of component over another seemingly similar one. With emotional purchases, such as cars, brand loyalty above all else can play a big part in the purchasing decision. But when it comes to the brutally competitive field of commercial road transport, most operators choose the product they deem will go the furthest distance with the least amount of issues. Quite literally, their livelihood depends on consistently turning a profit and not having it swallowed up by unforeseen repairs to or replacement of equipment. Past experience and the trusted advice
and three-axle dog – complete with
are needed – which I’ve found to be very
of other experienced operators are
BPW Transpec drum brake axles – Daniel
rarely,” he adds.
often predicating factors in equipment
quickly learned the value of not having
Having had such a great run from the BPW
purchasing decisions.
to ‘babysit’ what are essentially some of
Transpec drum brake axles might seem
Lewis Truckin was established by Daniel
the most important parts of a trailer – the components that carry the weight and
like a perfect reason to order the same
keep the wheels revolving in their correct
number of reasons, decided to go with the
largely revolves around the quarry industry,
locations.
more modern technology of BPW Transpec
with a bit of agricultural work in the form
“It’s done 1.2 million kilometres now and
disc brake axles on his three most recently
of fertiliser pellet delivery to farms thrown
is still going strong,” Daniel says. “I’m very
acquired Sloanebuilt trailers, including
in for good measure.
impressed with the quality of the axles and
the latest Performance-Based Standards
Starting with a Kenworth T408 tipper
the ease of availability of parts when they
approved five-axle dog.
Lewis in 2014 at Nowra on the south coast of NSW. The diverse workload
again on newer trailers, but Daniel, for a
Sloanebuilt Trailers built this Performance-Based Standards set.
Fast Fact For Daniel Lewis, owner of Lewis Truckin, BPW disc brake axles on Sloanebuilt dog trailers are providing surefooted stopping power and simplified inspection and maintenance regimes.
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“A few years ago I bought a second-hand
when you need to pull up in a hurry and
who owned a quarry,” he says. “It all sort
T409 SAR and four-axle dog equipped with
the fact that they feel good under your
of just happened and before I knew it the
BPW disc brakes and I was super impressed
foot are significant advantages of discs
business had grown to six trucks and here
with the powerful stopping performance
compared to drums.”
we are today.
and how easy it was to check the pads for
Daniel adds that his philosophy is to buy
“I probably couldn’t have picked a harder
wear and change them when required,”
what he perceives to be the best quality
industry to start in – you have to spend
Daniel says.
products in both truck and trailer realms.
a lot of money and there are a lot of
He contends that his line of work being
“I like Kenworth trucks, Cummins engines
overheads but if you manage it right you
mostly on-highway and quarry is kinder to
and BPW axles on Sloanebuilt trailers –
can make a career out of it.”
disc brakes than other applications such
things that last a long time and that people
Manage it right Daniel certainly has.
as coal hauling where the requirement to
want to buy when it’s time to sell,” he
With the help of good drivers and good
drive through a wheel wash before leaving
says. “Where we are based parts for these
equipment – including BPW Transpec disc
a site can lead to rotor cracking due to
products are easy to get hold of because
brake axle equipped Sloanebuilt trailers –
the sudden cooling effect of water on hot components.
they are popular – everybody has them.”
the business looks set to continue kicking
Daniel has been operating heavy
goals well into the future.
Daniel is also no stranger to the benefits
machinery for most of his life thanks to
of disc brakes on smaller vehicles, as in his
his father who has owned an earthmoving
younger years he raced go-karts, Formula
business and tippers based at Ulladulla for
Fords and motorbikes where disc brakes
the last 40 years.
were always the number one choice.
Before starting his own business, Daniel
“It’s easy to keep an eye on how much
did FIFO (fly in-fly out) work operating
lining is on the pads and they are
heavy earthmoving machinery in the WA
straightforward to change,” he says. “I’ve
mines and also on a big pipeline contract
been told that the maintenance costs are a
in Queensland.
bit higher than drums because of the need
“I came back and decided to buy the
to change the rotors roughly every third
Kenworth T408 SAR and three-axle dog
pad change, but for me the performance
and started working for a bloke I knew
Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North Vic 3028 Ph: (03) 9267 2434 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au
Fast Fact The Ringfeder 303AUS AM/RL air release coupling fitted to the T909 Kenworth makes uncoupling a breeze according to Lewis Truckin owner, Daniel Lewis. “The air-operated Ringfeder is amazing,” Daniel says. “The manual release versions can be a bit tight and hard to release if the truck and trailer are parked on uneven ground. Sometimes you need another person to put weight on the handle while you rock the truck back and forth to make the pin pop up. The system is very simple yet effective as it uses the air pressure that releases the maxi brakes Lewis Truckin prefers BPW Transpec axles on Sloanebuilt trailers that are paired with Kenworth trucks.
on the trailer to provide a 3.0kN force that easily retracts the pin.”
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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
PACCAR Parts Australia delivers trailer components as well as truck parts and accessories for all models of Kenworth, DAF and mainstream European and US drivelines.
On the right track PACCAR PARTS AUSTRALIA LEADS THE TRAILER AFTERMARKET SECTOR WITH AN EXTENSIVE COMPONENT RANGE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED TEAM WITH NATIONAL REACH. PACCAR is well known for its long history
through their dealer network. PACCAR has
a modern railcar manufacturing plant in
manufacturing prime mover and heavy
a proud history originally founded in the
Renton. The company later merged with
rigid vehicles. However, there is an even
manufacture of towed platforms, namely
Twohy Brothers of Portland to become
earlier history you may not be aware
rail carts. In 1905, William Pigott Senior
of that ties in with the activities of the
founded Seattle Car Mfg. Co. to produce
Pacific Car and Foundry Company, a name it retained for the next 55 years.
modern-day aftermarket area of the
railway and logging equipment at its plant
At the height of WWII, the manufacturer
business, PACCAR Parts, which supply
in West Seattle in the US. Three years later,
focused on the heavy-duty truck market
parts for all makes of trucks and trailers
Seattle Car Manufacturing Co. opened
following the acquisition of Kenworth
Pacific Car & Foundry on parade – Portland 1918.
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Pacific Car & Foundry manufacturing site.
Fast Fact PACCAR Parts Australia strives to deliver premium truck and trailer components along with high levels of customer service. With more than 250,000 available truck and trailer parts and accessories, an efficient inventory management system complemented by innovative warehousing technologies and a large dealer network, PACCAR Parts Australia has the trucking industry covered.
Motor Truck Company. PACCAR would explore international opportunities and made history in Australia in 1966 when it opened an assembly plant near Melbourne. Over the years, the company continued to
Bayswater parts distribution centre.
grow and develop innovations that were embraced by transport and logistics firms across Australia. Fast-forward to today, PACCAR Parts Australia has distributed trailer components for more than 30 years, stocking proprietary first fit parts as well as aftermarket equivalents from
We have our own trailer parts catalogue which is an extensive compilation of trailer applications within Australia and is a useful resource for every workshop.
all market- leading brands. The business also carries parts for all areas of the trailer,
Australia’s trailer category is close to
accessories, water tanks, curtain repair
including TRP-branded trailer products,
6,000. The range includes the products
gear and toolboxes. “We run regular bi-
which are manufactured by ISO certified
from the industry-leading brands, such as
monthly promotions on a variety of trailer
companies and represent excellent value
BPW Transpec, SAF-Holland, Hendrickson,
products, backed by the leading brands,”
at uncompromised quality. “Despite
Fuwa K-Hitch, Stemco, Timken, SKF, JOST,
Mohan says. “It really is a one-stop shop
the age, make or model of your trailer,
Meritor, Ancra, Narva, Hella,Trail-Link and
for all your truck and trailer needs at the
our technical team at PACCAR Parts
Air Brake Corporation to name a few. The
most competitive prices. The products are
and our dealerships are highly skilled
product categories that PACCAR Parts
available at 56 PACCAR Parts dealerships
and experienced to meet your parts
Australia offer to their customers cover
and TRP stores Australia-wide. To find your
interpretation and service requirements,”
everything a fleet needs to keep their
nearest dealer, visit paccarparts.com.au/
says PACCAR Parts Australia Senior Product
trucks and trailers running. The exhaustive
find-a-dealer.”
Manager, Rekha Mohan. “We have our
product range covers everything from
own trailer parts catalogue which is an
axle and suspension, mechanical and air,
extensive compilation of trailer applications
wheel end and brake parts, fifth wheels,
within Australia and is a useful resource
king pin, couplings, landing legs, grease
for every workshop.” The number of
distributors, mud flaps, load restraints,
active part numbers in PACCAR Parts
wheels to lighting, signage, wheel chocks,
Contact PACCAR Parts Australia 20 Canterbury Road Bayswater VIC 3153 Ph: 1800 772 787 Web: www.paccarparts.com.au
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Rockinger RO 500 tow coupling.
Rolling with Rockinger THE ROCKINGER RO 500 TOW COUPLING HAS BEEN SOLD BY JOST AUSTRALIA FOR NEARLY A DECADE. IN THAT TIME, IT HAS BUILT UP A LOYAL FOLLOWING AMONG TRUCK AND DOG ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATORS. First released into the Australian market in
many different uses in a variety of markets
2011, the Rockinger RO 500 was already
around the globe.
ahead of its game, according to JOST
“The Rockinger RO 500 is an all-rounder
Australia National Operations Manager,
because it’s so good, it works in all facets
Michael Garley.
of the transport industry,” Michael says.
“When this tow coupling was first designed
“It’s fantastic in truck and dog applications,
Fast Fact
and released, it was pre-prepared for the sort
Performance-Based Standards (PBS)
In 2019, JOST Australia released the
of sensor technology that hadn’t actually
applications, and it works exceedingly well in
newest version of its iconic Rockinger
been put into use at that stage,” Michael
road train operations too.”
RO 500 coupling. Key product
says. “Now that the technology exists, the
Features like the latest sensor technology
enhancements include pneumatic
Rockinger RO 500 is ready for it.”
are also ideal in Dangerous Goods (DG)
coupling release, upgraded locking
Rockinger started in Germany in 1875 and
transport applications.
function sensor and a jack-knife
was acquired by JOST in 2001. The company
“For JOST, safety is paramount,” Michael
warning sensor.
produces a broad range of couplings for
says. “It guides us to develop new products
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and leads us into developing better and safer products. Our research and development
Future-proof design with sensor and pneumatic options.
teams worldwide have that in mind. The global team is flying the flag for enhanced operator safety, time and time again.” Among the product enhancements of the Rockinger RO 500 coupling is a pneumatic release upgrade. This enables the pin to be released pneumatically, without the need for the operator to manually perform this operation from behind the truck or trailer. “This is an important safety factor in the new design because it means the operator isn’t having to go behind the vehicle,” Michael says. “In industries like roads and construction, where vehicles could be carrying products such as asphalt at a temperature of 300°C or so, technology like this is even more important for the safety of the operator.” Other new safety enhancements include an upgrade to the sensor that monitors the
of servicing and ease of use.
roads; dust ingress protection is paramount
locking function of the coupling; and a jack-
“When you look at the coupling itself it
for road trains because it doesn’t enable
knife warning sensor that alerts the driver
looks so simple, but there’s been a hell of
foreign matter to get inside and bind up the
when there is the risk of a potential incident
a lot of engineering behind the scenes to
mechanism,” Michael says – adding that
that could damage the drawbar.
make it function seamlessly,” he says. “There
Rockinger prides itself on its attention to
“Evolution is rarely a linear progression, it
is only a handful of moving parts in the
detail. “Rockinger designs and manufactures
usually happens in steps and last year was a
Rockinger RO 500 and it’s very easy to do
components with extremely fine tolerances
big step forward for the Rockinger RO 500,”
a changeover or carry out general servicing
and only produces couplings that meet
Michael says. “Here at JOST Australia, safety
and maintenance.”
stringent guidelines. That commitment to
is always at the forefront of our minds and
To further improve the performance and life
detail is what makes its products so good
we aim to provide transport operators with a
of the Rockinger RO 500, when the coupling
and so reliable. Our customers are only
complete range of products and equipment
is locked, the entire pin and bushes assembly
getting the best of the best. Customers love
that is safer, more reliable and easier to use.”
is completely sealed.
the Rockinger RO 500 because it’s so easy to
According to Michael, key to the simplicity
“This is super important, particularly for
use, it’s simple and it doesn’t take a rocket
of the Rockinger RO 500 is in its design. He
our friends over in the west using road
scientist to understand how it works. The
points to the value-adding elements of ease
trains or operators using dusty outback
ability to maintain it very quickly and easily is another winner.” The Rockinger RO 500 is well suited to fixed drawbar applications such as pig trailers with a downforce rating of up to 2.5 tonnes and is also rated at 285kN of horizontal pulling force to suit every hinged drawbar application from dog trailers through to multiple road train combinations. While the new sensor technology is predominately suited to 24-volt European trucks, Rockinger is working on a 12-volt option to make it also compatible with American manufactured trucks. Contact
JOST Australia provides tow couplings that enable safe and reliable transport operations.
JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487
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SPECIAL REPORT
Rigid schedule AUSTRALIA’S RIGID BODY MANUFACTURERS PRODUCE, ASSEMBLE AND MAINTAIN THE VEHICLES THIS COUNTRY’S ESSENTIAL SERVICES DEPEND ON. WHILE THERE IS CORONAVIRUS-RELATED DISRUPTION AND UNCERTAINTY IN THE MARKET, THERE HAVE BEEN SOME MAJOR VICTORIES WORTH CELEBRATING. The Truck Industry Council reported a
VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, responded
customers and consumers and keep supply
total of 550 van sales in July – up 11.6
to Premier Daniel Andrews’ 2 August
chains moving,” said Anderson.
per cent for the same period last year
press conference by stating that it was
Prior to the Stage 4 restrictions coming into
with an additional 57 units. Year to date
encouraging to see the state government
effect, supermarket company, Woolworths,
comparisons to the end of July, however,
working with the freight industry to ensure
announced it had temporarily converted
show van sales of 3,559 were down by
it can continue to operate safely and
three stores in Melbourne to function as
108 units (-2.9 per cent). The Australian
online delivery hubs.
Government’s decision to extend tax asset
productively. “Since coronavirus took hold in February, the
incentives through to the end of 2020 might
transport industry has shown leadership and
Woolworths to pick and dispatch tens of
play a part in encouraging last mile operators
adapted its systems and processes to be able
thousands more weekly online orders to
to invest in new or used rigid-bodied vehicles
to safely and efficiently service the needs of
customers in the surrounding suburbs.
The conversions will reportedly enable
for their fleets. As Victoria shifted from Stage 3 to Stage 4 lockdown restrictions in the first week of August, the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), among other industry bodies and suppliers, were quick to advise government that truck, trailer and rigid body manufacturing, assembly and repair should be considered essential in Victoria.
Since coronavirus took hold in February, the transport industry has shown leadership and adapted its systems and processes to be able to safely and efficiently service the needs of customers and consumers and keep supply chains moving.
Tax incentives and shifting priorities for transport companies could trigger a rise in van sales in the months ahead.
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Supermarket companies are scrambling to meet e-commerce demand with fleets of rigid trucks.
This includes online orders for the most vulnerable in the community through Woolworths’ Priority Assistance service. During March and April Woolworths undertook similar conversions in a small number of stores in Sydney and Melbourne to meet online demand and service customers staying at home in line with government restrictions during the early stages of the pandemic.
It’s very clear Australia Post has played a critical role in keeping the country running during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only have we supported business to trade online, for every three workers employed by Australia Post, another two jobs in other businesses and industries have been supported, many in small and medium businesses.
“The demand for online delivery continues to grow at pace with more customers in self-
during the Covid-19 pandemic,” said
isolation or seeking to limit their outings,”
Holgate. “Not only have we supported
delivery networks. “The limited availability of alternatives for
said Woolworths Supermarkets Victorian
business to trade online, for every three
the fast and reliable delivery of parcels
General Manager, Andrew Hall. “It’s an
workers employed by Australia Post, another
between regional and remote areas means
uncertain time for many in Melbourne and
two jobs in other businesses and industries
that for many businesses operating outside
this will ensure we have the delivery capacity
have been supported, many in small and
of metropolitan cities, Australia Post’s delivery
to support the essential grocery needs of
medium businesses.” Deloitte Access Economics partner, John
infrastructure is essential for maintaining
many more customers online.” In addition to a recent surge in online
O’Mahony, noted with more than 80 per
shopping demand, postal service company,
cent of Australia’s e-commerce economy
residing in other regional communities.” Deloitte’s analysis found that the number of
Australia Post, facilitated a bonus $2.4 billion
facilitated by Australia Post, regional Australia
parcel deliveries increased by 26 million on
in e-commerce during the three months to
was increasingly reliant on the parcel
the 2019 figures, with activity in regional
May 2020 year-on-year. Australia Post Group Chief Executive Officer
delivery service, particularly as lockdowns
Australia increasing at a faster rate than
and restrictions on physical shopping drove
metropolitan areas. Also, Australia Post
and Managing Director, Christine Holgate,
contributed more than $1 billion directly
said in a statement in July that while this
consumers to online retailing. “Consumer behaviour has changed as a
was a credit to the direct workforce of
result of this health and economic crisis,”
36,000 people, it was very encouraging to
he said.
$747 million in flow-on economic activity in other sectors.
see an additional 25,000 full-time equivalent
“Businesses and individuals have had to
Optimism in future van sales bolstered by
local jobs were supported each month
adapt drastically to a changing climate.
surging demand for last mile services in
during the pandemic. “It’s very clear Australia Post has played a
With many stores closed or having limited
Victoria and the other states and territories
physical operations, consumers have shifted
amid Covid-19 should bode well for Australia’s
critical role in keeping the country running
to online purchases, resulting in changes to
rigid body manufacturing sector.
a high-quality experience for customers
but importantly generated an additional
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INDUSTRY LEADERS
Industry leader: Camilla Drover TRAILER MAGAZINE MEETS WITH CAMILLA DROVER – TRANSPORT FOR NSW ACTING HEAD OF COMMERCIAL, PERFORMANCE & STRATEGY – TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HER JOURNEY IN THE ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY. Camilla Drover
Q: What first drew you to the
Q: What has been a highlight of your
commercial road transport industry? A: I am a civil engineer by profession and
career so far? A: There have been many, but recently the
started as a consulting engineer in the
opening of the WestConnex New M4 Tunnel
roads space, though early on I decided I
(the first tunnel section of WestConnex) and
wanted to move away from consulting
the WestConnex M8 – wider, flatter and
and more towards the development and
higher for a better road user experience.
delivery of infrastructure. I’ve worked in many sectors – health, education, property
Q: What is the best thing about the
development, IT, but mainly transport,
transport industry?
and until recently, in the private sector.
A: By its very nature it connects us all and
Transport is a real enabler for communities
enables people’s lives – it provides access to
and the economy, and I really enjoy the
health, education, employment, recreation,
complexity of issues needing to be solved
goods, services, friends and family.
to make transport projects a success. Q: How can people and companies in Q: What does a standard day look like?
the transport industry better promote
A: Busy – lots of talking to people inside
it as a career choice for women?
and outside of TfNSW and reading and
A: Good role models always help – it is
deliberating on briefings. I love the diversity
easier to imagine yourself doing something
of issues and the multi-disciplinary nature
if you see someone like yourself already
that my day delivers.
doing it. Transport for NSW leads the development of safe, integrated and efficient transport systems.
Fast Fact Transport for NSW Acting Head of Commercial, Performance & Strategy, Camilla Drover, has been instrumental in her leadership across stakeholder groups to realise the delivery of major transport projects in line with the NSW Government’s vision to enable more efficient journeys for community and business, promoting economic growth across NSW and Australia.
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Electric dreams ORIGINALLY FROM KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON IN THE US, NOELLE PARLIER HAS MADE QUITE THE IMPACT IN AUSTRALIA’S TRUCK AND TRAILER SCENE. WHEN SHE’S NOT EXPLORING THE WILDERNESS OR ON THE SKI SLOPES, SHE CAN BE FOUND TINKERING WITH KENWORTH AND DAF EQUIPMENT. and efficiently from point A to point B while using the least amount of resources to do it – customers are in the business to make money,” she says. “Everything we do supports this fundamental goal. This is why I love working at PACCAR in Australia. My team of local engineers work tirelessly to support our customers with custom designed engineering solutions for Australian and New Zealand applications to maximize our product reliability and efficiency for our customers. Whether it’s moving a fuel tank forward 50mm to free up space for a custom body or designing a custom exhaust mounting system to give a customer an extra 100 mm of clearance, the end result is providing our customers with trucks that meet their needs, allows them to carry more payload, and employ drivers that love being in a Kenworth or DAF truck”. Noelle Parlier.
Noelle recognises the need to recruit women into this industry – to provide different
Noelle Parlier’s first experience with the
when Noelle embarked on her PACCAR
perspectives, knowledge ideas and skills. “All
commercial road transport industry came
career at the PACCAR Technical Centre in
of these women are an inspiration to me
when she was in her final year at Seattle
the powertrain team.
– paving the way for future generations of
University studying electrical engineering
“I earned my Commercial Driver’s License in
females to give it a go in this industry,” she
and physics. “Part of the degree program was to partner
2010, allowing me to drive our product to
says. “I know for me, joining this industry 15
better understand how our designs improve
years ago was intimidating, especially when
with a business to work on a design
driveability and performance for drivers,”
I was often the only female in the room.
problem with a team of students for the
she says. “I moved to Kenworth Division in
Fifteen years later, I wouldn’t change it for
full year,” she says. “My team was assigned
2013, still in powertrain, but starting to gain
anything. I love the product, the people and
to work with Kenworth to develop a
responsibilities in other areas over time.” Noelle moved to Australia in October
the challenge. It has been so rewarding for
solution to reduce drag between the back of the sleeper or cab and the front of a
2018 – with Chris and their two boys,
about the product, travelling the world and
trailer – all in the pursuit of improved fuel
Oakley (10) and Finnley (6) – to become
building a career that I am proud of.”
economy. The experience was amazing,
the Chief Engineer at PACCAR. This role
we had a great mentor at Kenworth, Alec
entails engineering design and customer
Wong, and my team received a US patent
service responsibility for Kenworth and
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from our design solution.” After graduation, Noelle moved to Montana
DAF products. Over the years, Noelle has observed a lot of
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to be a ski bum – this was the time where
change, but she reckons the fundamentals
honouring the unsung heroes of the
she met her husband, Chris. They moved
of the industry are still the same.
commercial road transport industry.
back to the Pacific Northwest and that is
“The industry is about moving freight reliably
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Skipping along WASTE MANAGEMENT HAS BECOME A BIG BUSINESS WHERE A SMART SMALLER OPERATOR CAN STILL ACHIEVE SUCCESS.
The Scanias perform six to eight bin movements daily.
Business coaches often spout the mantra of
Paul established Orange Skip Bins in 2004
am driving one of these trucks every day, so
‘Do it, Delegate it or Dump it’. Paul Torbay,
in the suburb of Padstow with the aim to
comfort is important to me for every trip.”
of Orange Skip Bins in Sydney, is able to
provide waste management services to
Safety and compliance are core values at
take on board the ‘doing’, ‘delegation’ and
commercial and residential customers in and
Orange Skip Bins. The Scanias are equipped
‘dumping’ roles for an increasing number
around the wider Sydney region.
with on-board weight scales to avoid any
of clients by providing professional and
To provide flexibility across a variety of
possibility of being overloaded and the bin
personalised solutions to their occasional
customers’ requirements Orange Skip Bins
lifting mechanisms are operated by handheld
and also regular waste management
has an extensive range of bin sizes from two
remote controls which improve safety and
requirements.
cubic metres to 13 cubic metres, as well as
ensure accurate placement of empty bins on
In a very competitive market segment where
the larger hook bins ranging from 10 cubic
the ground and also full bins onto the trucks.
cost pressures can typically result in ageing
metres to a massive 30 cubic metres. With
Understanding the environment and
and sometimes, questioningly maintained
exception of the smallest two cubic metre
consequences of unsafe practices is a priority
trucks, the equipment at Orange Skip Bins
size, every skip bin has been engineered with
at Orange Skip Bins.
is a stand out and Paul recently added two
a simple drop-down door mechanism which
“We have built our reputation on exceeding
Scania 6x2 P360s as skip bin carriers, with
facilitates easier and safer loading.
customer expectations with exceptional
these latest acquisitions joining a Scania
The implementation of the Scania
service and safe work practices,” says
R440 8x4 which is dedicated as a hooklift
commercial vehicles as skip bin trucks may
Paul. “All our personnel here at Orange
moving the larger bins.
seem rather innovative in an industry sector
Skip Bins undergo regular training in the
“We aim to offer the best service using the
which typically utilises Japanese brands.
safe operation of the various pieces of
smartest looking trucks without losing sight
“I know the Scania is a heavier truck than
equipment and bins as well as the safe
of the hard fact that customers are on a
the Japanese, but the trade-off is a better
pickup, removal and disposal of hazardous
budget,” says Paul.
ride, quieter cab and greater driver comfort,
materials including asbestos and any other
That philosophy has proven successful since
as well as excellent durability,” Paul says. “I
contaminated waste products.”
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By transitioning to paperless processes, road transport operators benefit from streamlined administration activities.
Improving intermodal trade THE FIRST INTERMODAL TRANSPORT USING TIR, A GLOBALLY APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS TRANSIT AND GUARANTEE SYSTEM, FROM INDIA VIA CHABAHAR PORT IN IRAN WAS COMPLETED EARLIER THIS YEAR, GIVING RISE TO MORE EFFICIENT CROSS-BORDER FREIGHT MOVEMENTS. TIR enables goods to be shipped from a
route from Bandar Abbas Port in Iran is three
operators around the world,” said IRU
country of origin, through transit countries,
to four days longer. This was also the first TIR
Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto.
to a country of destination in sealed load
operation started from India and by an Indian
In addition to linking Iran to Afghanistan,
compartments that are controlled by customs
Central Asia, Russia and eventually Europe,
via a multilateral and mutually recognised
TIR carnett holder. Risk management procedures were
system. It is, according to the International
reportedly completed ahead of the journey
direct access to the Indian Ocean.
Road Transport Union (IRU), the easiest,
due to TIR and its IT tools. This negated
This first TIR transport operation is based
safest and most reliable way to move goods
the need to open containers for inspection
on the Chabahar transit agreement signed
across multiple international borders which
at any of the borders crossed, including
between India and Iran, and represents the
has potential to save transport operators and
initial step towards the full activation of the
customs authorities time and money.
Chabahar Port. IRU has estimated a 20 per cent boost to sea
This intermodal transport example from India
and land transport time in this instance with
“The opening of new corridors is especially
via Chabahar Port in Iran involved the cartage
the implementation of TIR.
important given the current circumstances
of factory line components. The operation
“This first intermodal TIR transport from
resulting from the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
took seven days in total, IRU reported, with
India along the Chabahar corridor is an
epidemic,” said de Pretto. “The facilitation of
five by sea and two by road from Chabahar
exciting development in the region and
new, faster and more secure routes ensures
Port in Iran to the final destination in
goes to demonstrate the wider potential of
that the goods keep getting to the people
Afghanistan. In comparison, the traditional
intermodal TIR for shippers and transport
who need them.”
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India-Iran-Afghanistan route.
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Truck Shows & Field Days 2020-2021 PENCIL IN SOME INFORMATION ON DATES AND VENUES OF VARIOUS TRUCK SHOWS, FIELD DAYS AND ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY CONFERENCES BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. Got an upcoming event? Then let us know about it. E: editor@trailermag.com.au SEPTEMBER
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6-8 November Agrotech 2020 Fair Poland Visit: www.targikielce.pl/en/agrotech
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10-12 September Norco Primex Field Days Casino, NSW Visit: www.primex.net.au
2021 Victoria MARCH 20 September 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards Livestream: 7.30pm-8.45pm NOVEMBER India 5-7 November Truck Trailer and Tyre Expo 2020 Mumbai, India Visit: www.trucktrailerntyreexpo.com
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China Intermodal Asia 2021 16-18 March 2021 Shanghai, China Visit: www.intermodal-asia.com
14-16 April 2021 MEGATRANS 2021 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Visit: www.megatrans.com.au Europe Transport Scandinavia 2021 15-17 April Herning, Denmark Visit: www.transportmessen.dk New South Wales Tocal Field Days 30 April - 2 May 2021 Paterson, NSW Visit: www.tocalfielddays.com
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