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8 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry. 24 Economy Intelligent transport systems solutions are expected to reduce peak travel times for freight movers and commuters by 30 per cent on Government highway initiatives currently underway. 26 Refrigerated Transport Equipment Far from cooling down, the highly competitive refrigerated trailer market is heating up. Trailer takes a look at the leading manufacturers contending in the sector. 40 Container Transport With a lighter tare weight, enhanced stability and greater versatility, the Step-Over is the latest incarnation of the O’Phee BoXLoader from The Drake Group. ACFS Port Logistics was among the first to take advantage of this innovative new trailer concept. 46 Trailer Builder The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.

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52 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and components. 58 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine speaks with Melissa Thompson of Liquip and Durham Fabrications. 60 Industry Icon Brian ‘Spud’ Murphy has been a dedicated member of the transport industry for 35 years. He has built a solid reputation for achieving excellence in fleet management through his relentless quest to improve operational and equipment performance. 62 Fleet of the Month The repurposing of commercial and industrial property begins with the decommissioning and demolition of existing structures. A leader in this field is McMahon Services based in Adelaide.

64 World Map The growing demand for bigger and safer tipping semi-trailers in the Middle East and Africa is a trend that GORICA is on top of. 66 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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Rising to the occasion Trailer manufacturing has shown modest revenue growth over the past five years due in part to Australia’s growing domestic freight task. Freight Trailer Manufacturing – Australia Market Research Report, published in March, suggests industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 1.7 per cent over the five years through to 2018-18 to $1.1 billion. The industry has grown from a high base year in 2013-14, following strong mining investment and construction activity prior to the past five-year period. While mining investment decline since that time has increased price competition and mitigated industry growth, industry revenue is expected to increase by 0.8 per cent in 201819. This revenue growth is reported to be supported by rising demand from road freight transport due to growth in Australia’s freight task – just glance at the current state of play for port operations in Victoria. Containerised freight activity at Port of Melbourne is projected to grow to unsustainable levels according to Victorian freight minister, Melissa Horne. She claims that 5,500 commercial vehicles visit the Port daily

and that number could reach 16,000 by 2066 (the Victorian Government achieved financial close on the lease of the Port of Melbourne for more than $9.7 billion in 2016 with a lease term of 50 years). That is a lot of skels. Growing domestic population and a lack of rail infrastructure will support demand for trailer manufacturing. In this edition of Trailer it is clear that the trailer manufacturing industry is thriving due to the nation’s infrastructure commitments and the increasing demand for moving goods to and from major freight hubs. The cold chain is bolstered with reefer enhancements while container transportation is streamlined with innovative trailer builds. As the movement of freight powers the Australian economy, it will also ask more of arterial road networks. Activity in downstream markets, specifically the mining, construction and agriculture sectors, will continue to influence the nation’s trailer manufacturing industry.

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NEWS

Coupling R55 and ADR validation: BPW Transpec BPW Transpec advises users and buyers of

a compliance certificate for a Ringfeder

“Recent testing conducted by VBG Ringfeder

Ringfeder couplings and draw eyes that use

product or part - so any non-genuine

Group of non-genuine components, used in

of non-genuine or pirate components in the

component used will invalidate the

conjunction with their proprietary product

coupling or drawbar eye will invalidate the

compliance plate -resulting in an illegal

has found significant failures in function

R55 and ADR certification.

vehicle - in spite of whatever paperwork it

for such non-genuine components, such as

“The R55 and ADR certification is set for the

may come with.

coupling bolts caused by inadequate vertical

complete product, so any change even of a

“BPW as the distributor and VBG

angle engagement in the coupling and

single component on the coupling with non-

Ringfeder as the manufacturer, will not take

inadequate length of bolt and inadequate

original components cancels the certification

responsibility for any loss or claim where non-

hardness.”

approval,” BPW Transpec said in a statement.

genuine components are mounted in the

For more information visit the BPW Transpec

“No third party (non-Ringfeder) can issue

coupling or drawbar.

website: www.bpwtranspec.com.au.

NTC highlights alternative DG emergency response guide The National Transport Commission (NTC)

requirements of Chapter 11.2 of the

information satisfying the requirements of

this week confirmed that the Competent

Australian Code for the Transport of

the Australian Code for the transport of

Authorities Panel has approved the use

Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. The AERG may be used as an optional

Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG

of the Australian Emergency Response Guide (AERG) for Dangerous Goods (DG)

alternative to the Initial Emergency Response

said in a statement.

compliance.

Guide (HB:76) according to the NTC. Duty

“Approval number V19-03 was issued by

Going forward, the AERG will be used

holders should consider which guide best

WorkSafe Victoria and the approval was given

as an alternative to the Initial Emergency

suits their specific needs.

national effect by the Competent Authorities

Response Guide (HB:76) to meet the

“AERG2018 is approved as emergency

Panel decision number CA2019/120.”

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Code) and associated legislation,” the NTC

WA road project to boost Bunbury area as major economic regional centre projects will keep the Bunbury area moving and boost its status as a major economic regional centre,” said Federal Regional Development Minister, Michael McCormack. “Our commitment to progressing this vital piece of road infrastructure is another step in relieving pressure on Bunbury’s existing road network - separating local traffic from regional and heavy vehicles, which in turn, will support economic activity. The Government of Western Australia is committed to infrastructure improvements.

“The Bunbury Outer Ring Road project will improve supply chain efficiency, safety,

A $852 million project including the

includes: a new four-lane rural freeway-

amenity and strengthen Bunbury’s position

construction of the remaining stages of a

standard road; grade separated

as a regional hub and tourist destination for

27-kilometre high-standard link connecting

interchanges at Forrest Highway, Raymond

Forrest Highway near Treendale to Bussell

Road, South Western Highway, Wireless

the South-West region.” he said. Bunbury Outer Ring Road is scheduled

Highway and creating a new road network

Road, Willinge Drive, Centenary Road/

to begin construction in early 2021,

for the long term has potential to bolster

Lillydale Road and Bussell Highway; bridge

subject to all environmental and heritage

the economy and future development of

river crossings at Collie River, Ferguson

approvals being obtained from the relevant

the Greater Bunbury region.

River, and Preston River; two rail crossings;

Commonwealth and State regulatory

The Government of Western Australia is

local government road connections; and a

calling for expressions of interest from

path for cyclists and pedestrians along the

authorities. Bunbury Outer Ring Road is jointly funded

industry for its design and construction. The proposed scope of the project

entire length of the road. “Investing in well-planned transport

by the Federal ($681.6 million) and State ($170.4 million) governments.

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AFIA recognises freight and supply chain leaders in Melbourne A crowd of close to 700 guests from the

Executive Director, Phil Lovel, an instrumental

“For 30 years, the Australian Freight

Victorian transport industry gathered

figure in the awards concept and execution

Industry Awards have showcased the

together on Saturday night at Crown

for its first 28 years, formally welcomed

outstanding achievements of the Australian

Palladium Ballroom for the Australian

guests with a short speech in which he

freight and logistics industry,” he said.

Freight Industry Awards (AFIA).

reflected on the history of the event.

“This year is certainly no exception with

Hosted by Livinia Nixon, the black tie gala

“Thirty years ago, our Prime Minister was

dozens of high-quality applications received

event, the 30th anniversary of the ceremony

Bob Hawke. Australia had just come through

across the various categories, which is

since it commenced in 1989, honoured

a national pilot strike. There was no internet.

further evidence of our industry’s ongoing

transport operators and suppliers across the

There were no mobile phones. Boy, were we

road transport industry in Victoria.

primitive, but we did create the Australian

committed to best practice. “Every one of our winners and finalists should

Chas Kelly, Managing Director Chas Kelly

Freight Industry Awards,” he said. “We wanted to lift the profile and

be proud of their accomplishments, which

Transport was awarded the Personality of the Year.

professionalism of the transport industry,

vision of the awards in lifting the profile and

The Sustainable Environment Award went

and we did. From the World Trade Centre,

to Alex Fraser Group while VISA Global

to Jeff’s Shed to the new Convention

professionalism of our great industry.” Addressing members and guests, VTA

Logistics was honoured with the Application

centre, and now Crown Casino, we have

President, Cameron Dunn, reflected on

of Technology Award.

some of the key achievements of the VTA

Other winners included Clare Cianchino,

moved forward,” said Lovel. “To this day there is no other Industry

Swire Mining Logistics, who received the

function like this, and congratulations to the

“It has been my great privilege to work with

Female Leadership Award and Ivan Vanis,

VTA for building on this great tradition.”

the VTA Secretariat and Executive Council

Tasman Logistics Services, who claimed the

VTA President, Cameron Dunn, and the

on a range of exciting initiatives that will

Young Achiever of the Year.

Hon. Melissa Horne, Victorian Minister

benefit our members and our industry, at a

Packaged Dangerous Goods were

for Ports, Freight and Public Transport,

time of considerable change,” he said.

recognised with the Best Practice Safety

were on hand to represent the Victorian

“We’re working hard to address driver

Award and K&S Corporation won the

Government and Transport for Victoria.

shortages that are putting pressure on

award for Investment in People.

VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, served as master

operators, which is why we were so thrilled

Former Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

of ceremonies.

that the Victorian Government is making

go a long way towards attaining the original

over a busy 12 months.

further investments in the VTA Driver Delivery program and attracting new people to our industry.” The VTA has also been instrumental in the review of the Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing system where we see a great opportunity for reforms that will encourage greater participation rates from potential drivers. “These are just a small handful of the achievements the Association has made working for members and industry so far this year,” said Dunn. “Congratulations to the VTA Secretariat for these and many other great achievements.” Following the presentation of awards, guests VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, Victorian Minister for Ports, Freight and Public Transport, Melissa Horne, Chas Kelly, VTA President, Cameron Dunn.

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Bulk Tanker Day unpacks new tanker standards Held at the Brisbane Showgrounds on 4 and 5 September, the 2019 Bulk Tanker Day provided delegates with a thorough explanation of the revised Australian Standards AS2809 that are coming into force next year, among a host of other topics. The first session highlighted major changes in the new code and subsequent ramifications for new equipment once it’s implemented. The code comprises six parts, part one being for bulk tankers in general, and part two covering flammable liquids. Subsequent parts cover compressed liquefied gases, toxic and corrosive substances, bitumen-based products and cryogenic liquids. Opening speaker for the session was Safe Load Program (SLP) Manager, Lee Stringer.

Chris Loose, Jason Stables, Lee Stringer.

SLP is a joint venture business of BP, Caltex and Viva Energy. It is a not-for-profit

the implementation date and won’t be

Further to this, he outlined the less onerous

organisation responsible for providing

retrospective.

exhaust outlet location requirement which

dangerous goods (DG) and tanker drivers

Next to speak was Truck Industry Council

states that it must not discharge closer

with training programs and ID passes for

(TIC) Technical Officer, Chris Loose, who

than one metre from any fuel connection,

entry to terminals.

said one of the most important changes

vent or component opening.

The company also provides a vehicle

with AS2809 will be the mandating

The third speaker was tanker manufacturer

certification program for AS and DG

of stability control on all DG vehicle

Holmwood Group Technical Director,

compliance carried out at 116 independent

combinations encompassing trucks and

Jason Stables, who described changes to

inspection locations, in addition to 60 self-

trailers from next year under the respective

the battery isolation switch to align with

inspect facilities, around the country.

ADR35/06 and ADR38/05 standards.

European standards.

Stringer said the SLP will be conducting the

Loose explained that off-road tanker

“The new standard states that battery

last of its public comment reviews of parts

vehicles such as those operated by the

isolation switches on DG vehicles must

one and two of the new code, which cover

Defence Forces will be exempt from the

activate within 10 seconds, and the rollover

the majority of bulk tanker operations, in

new standards.

battery isolation switch must activate

September this year. “We are hoping to see the documents,

He then proceeded to highlight another

within three seconds after detection of a

important change which deals with the

rollover,” said Stables. “This is to allow the

parts one and two, released in December

shielding of hot areas of a truck, explaining

European trucks to shut down in a way

this year,” said Stringer. “We then expect

that previous requirements were proving

to see these new standards come into

detrimental to the longevity of wiring and

that won’t do physical damage to them.” There is also now a requirement for a

action around March 2020 when the next

other components due to excessive heat

battery isolation switch to be mounted

Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) code

buildup.

and clearly labelled in the cab so that in

is released.” Stringer explained a lot of the changes

“Rather than shielding everything at the

the event of an emergency the driver can

back of the cab we’ve created a test that

have been implemented to make it

defines a ‘hot’ component as anything

isolate the battery before opening the door. These and other changes associated with

easier for the standards to be met,

over 180°C,” said Loose. “So anything

the new AS2809 standards are designed

without lowering them in any way. He

that remains below that temperature at all

to reduce the complication of the existing

also said the new code will only apply

times doesn’t need to be shielded when

standards while enhancing the safety and

to new equipment manufactured after

carrying diesel fuel.”

operability of DG tankers in Australia.

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Redarc celebrates 40th anniversary Advanced electronics manufacturer, Redarc,

the Redarc team, reflecting on the occasion

business helped us expand our market share”.

celebrates 40 years in operation this week.

and of the incredible journey of Redarc’s

Tom Phillips, retired CEO of Mitsubishi Motors

Redarc is a family business owned by Anthony

growth.

and former Redarc advisory board member

and Michele Kittel which is based in South

“I have witnessed the transformation Redarc

and chair wrote: “I congratulate Redarc for all

Australia.

has undergone in the last 22 years, I am

of its successes, for continuing to emphasise

“It’s been an honour to be a part of shaping

thankful of the support we have received

the important values of quality, customer

Redarc’s history over the last 22 years of

from our outstanding staff, customers,

service, workplace safety and innovation, and

ownership,” said Redarc Managing Director,

suppliers, distributors, partners, community

the spirit of finding better ways.”

Anthony Kittel.

and government who have backed our

In acknowledging those who have helped to

This year, Redarc released 40 limited-edition

innovation, rugged and high-quality

make Redarc what it is today, Anthony Kittel’s

‘RED’ 40 amp in-vehicle DC battery chargers

Australian Made products,” said Anthony

heartfelt words recognised those who have

(BCDC1240D), ensuring that they remain truly

Kittel.

and will contribute to Redarc’s future in the

unique. As an organisation that prides itself

Speaking of the challenges the company

next 40 years.

on giving back to the local community, Redarc

overcame in the early years, Denis Brion,

“This wouldn’t be possible without the late

is also raising $40,000 for South Australian

former co-owner of Redarc (1997-2002),

Bob Mackie, Redarc’s founder, who must be

based charity organisations.

and Anthony’s father in-law wrote: “We

acknowledged as a pioneer in electronics,” he

On the day of its 40th anniversary – 27

proved the worth of our products, and the

said, “I’d also like to thank the fantastic team

August 2019 – staff and guests enjoyed a

customer service excellence we had set-up in

we have at Redarc, without you, we certainly

celebration in which Anthony Kittel addressed

those difficult first months of taking over the

wouldn’t be where we are today. Lastly, I’d like to thank my wife Michele, our children and our family, Denis and Joan Brion, and our Advisory Board for their support and business knowledge.” Anthony Kittel credited much of Redarc’s success, and future success, to the focus on innovation, passion for learning and continuous improvement, unrelenting focus on building a team-based culture and their willingness to embrace risk. “An example of this has been our decision to invest in building world class facilities, starting with the greenfield site in 2005, and the two subsequent major expansions, including the most recently completed in 2018,” he said. “Not only does this provide Redarc with a competitive advantage, I also believe this will help to stimulate a stronger economy in South Australia, creating more jobs in highly skilled areas.” Anthony Kittel sees a bright future ahead for the company. “I’m excited for the opportunities for expansion and growth that exist in global markets, the defence sector in Australia, the introduction of electric vehicles and early autonomous vehicle trials,” he said. “The next 40 years will be just as challenging and

Anthony and Michele Kittel.

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exhilarating.”

Heavy vehicle telematics data to inform road planning Austroads commissioned Transport

statistics to help road agencies make

The project involved more than 4,300

Certification Australia (TCA) to analyse

infrastructure spending decisions,” said TCA

heavy vehicles and 1,000 transport

telematics data collected from a range

Data Insights Manager, Tim Renowden.

operators.

of heavy vehicles to explore how well

“Telematics data can provide valuable

“However, there are nearly 100,000

telematics systems could inform road

information about vehicle movements

registered articulated trucks and 350,000

agencies about key freight route usage and

across whole road networks, and in some

registered heavy trucks in Australia,” said

where congestion occurs. Rigid trucks, articulated combinations and

cases the data provides more detailed road

Renowden. “Data from a wider sample of

usage information than traditional traffic

vehicles would give us more reliable road

special purpose vehicles were among the

surveys,” he said.

use estimates.”

vehicle types included in the analysis.

The report provides aggregated, de-

The report recommends key steps to

Key Freight Routes – Heavy Vehicle Usage

identified statistics for heavy vehicle road

develop broader freight vehicle telematics

Data Project provides the results of this

usage, travel speed, journey time and

data collection. This data could be used

research. “Telematics systems can provide useful

congestion information on 288 roads and

nationally, statewide and locally to inform

18 interstate corridors during 2016.

all levels of road policy and planning.

PAGE Tasmanian Freight purchases Allalong Tasmanian Searoads Carrick-based PAGE Tasmanian Freight has

recent statement.

according to Singh.

announced the recent acquisition of Sydney

Acquiring Allalong will help expedite growth

“Expanding into this market will enable us

business Allalong Tasmanian Searoads.

plans of PAGE Tasmanian Freight while

to provide customers with additional services

The acquisition gives PAGE full ownership

augmenting the supply chain with new

such as ‘Express’ between Sydney and

of Allalong business which was formed by

transport options for Tasmanian producers

Tasmania,” he said.

transport industry pioneer and entrepreneur,

and mainland-based manufacturers,

“This move provides certainty for Allalong

Ray Cant in the early 1980s.

wholesalers and retailers.

employees and clients. PAGE will be able to

The offshoot of the 80 year old Page

Allalong Managing Director John Cant said

seamlessly deliver continued customer care

Transport, PAGE Tasmanian Freight boasts

it was a great outcome for its clients and

and offer innovative solutions to Allalong

depots in Sydney, Melbourne, Launceston

employees.

client base,” said Singh. “Our mission is to

and Hobart operating in the niche Tasmanian

“We are happy that the Allalong is

make it easier for companies to do business

transport sector.

becoming a part of a company which has a

between Tasmania and the mainland.”

According to Geoff Page, PAGE Transport

deep Tasmanian heritage and good family

Chairman, the decision to acquire Allalong

values,” he said.

aligns with the company’s strategic focus on

Raj Singh, PAGE Tasmanian Freight CEO,

providing exceptional customer experience

who has a reputation for capitalising on

through professional and family culture to

industry gaps within the transport industry,

gain a foothold into the Sydney to Tasmania

has been instrumental in the growth strategy

market.

which included the acquisition which

“We are pleased to welcome Allalong staff

is anticipated to enhance trade options

into the PAGE family and look forward

between Tasmania and the mainland.

to capitalising on some of the synergies

Companies with the latest systems in the

between the businesses, including our heavy

large freight profile offering a direct Sydney

fleet business Page Transport,” he said in a

to Tasmania freight service were scarce

PAGE HQ in Carrick, Tasmania.

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NEWS

North QLD cattle supply routes sealed The sealing of key cattle supply routes

improve the efficiency of the cattle supply

beef processing sector alone supports

in North Queensland continues apace,

chain by enhancing safety and reducing

with works under way on the Burke

vehicle operating and maintenance costs.

18,000 jobs. “This industry is dependent on a reliable

Developmental Road between Chillagoe

“The bitumen seal will reduce the amount of

and efficient supply chain so our world-

and Almaden. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

loose stones that are propelled into passing

renowned produce can get to dinner tables

vehicles and increase livestock welfare by

here in Queensland and around the world,”

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

lessening stresses caused by road roughness

said Furner.

Development, Michael McCormack, said

and dust generation,” said McDonald.

Upgrading of the Burke Developmental Road

the works were part of the $100 million

Queensland Transport and Main Roads

between Chillagoe and Almaden will be

Northern Australia Beef Roads Program

Minister, Mark Bailey, said local residents and

delivered in two stages.

jointly funded by the Australian and

businesses would benefit from the project.

Stage 1 involves 3.45 kilometres of

Queensland Governments to the tune of

“The extended sealing of the Burke

progressive sealing works on unsealed

$5.97 million and $1.49 million respectively.

Developmental Road will improve reliability,

sections of the road between Chillagoe and

“The Burke Developmental Road is a

reducing road closures and load limits during

Almaden.

key route for cattle transport in northern

Stage 2 will see 1.8 kilometres of road sealed

Queensland, servicing a number of cattle

the wet season,” said Bailey. The sentiment was echoed by Queensland

producers in the region between Chillagoe

Minister for Agricultural Industry

on this important supply route in North

and Almaden,” said McCormack.

Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner,

Queensland.

According to Queensland Senator, Susan

who said Queensland’s cattle industry is

Works are scheduled to be completed by

McDonald, when completed the project will

worth approximately $5 billion, and the

December 2019, weather permitting.

to further improve safety and productivity

MaxiTRANS on mental health awareness Trailer builder, MaxiTRANS, has raised over

internally promoting discussion around

greater road users.

$19,000 for suicide prevention charity,

mental health prevention. Sites also had

“We place significant emphasis on safety

R U OK?.

speakers sharing personal experiences about

at all our facilities. MaxiTRANS has been

The company committed to donating one per

their own mental health.

especially proud of delivering a 48 per cent

cent of transactions on R U OK? Day as well

This year brings MaxiTRANS’ total donation

reduction in the Total Injury Frequency Rate

as a number of activities earlier in the year.

to almost $45,000, since its first ‘R U OK?

MaxiTRANS and its staff, in conjunction

Day’ campaign in September 2017.

over the past 12 months. “Safety is a fundamental driver not only

with dealer partner Mildura Truck Centre,

‘R U OK? Day’ is held every September and

in the development of all of our products

joined together to support R U OK?, with

encourages people to ’trust the signs’ and

but it also extends through one of our

one per cent of the purchase price from all

ask friends, colleagues and family members

company values to ‘Send all our people

new trailers, truck bodies ordered and parts

‘R U OK?’ to raise awareness for mental

home safely’. Safety today whether it be

purchased from participating outlets.

health and suicide prevention.

at home or at work, is not just physical

This year, MaxiTRANS, commissioned a

“’R U OK? Day’ is a national day of action to

it includes mental wellbeing. Which is

Freighter T-Liner semi-trailer with ‘R U OK?’

empower us to ask, ‘Are you okay?’,” said

why in addition to the mental awareness

branded curtains - sponsored by Fleetmark.

MaxiTRANS Managing Director and CEO,

campaign, MaxiTRANS also makes

The trailer will continue to create awareness

Dean Jenkins – adding that MaxiTRANS is

professional services available to our staff

for ‘R U OK?’ throughout the year.

committed to improving safety for both our

A company-wide campaign was held on the

customers and our staff.

and families as part of ongoing support. “Most importantly, we should not limit

day for its staff, which included donations,

“This is why we are actively involved with

suicide prevention to one day a year,” he

wearing yellow, taking time out to ask each

many industry bodies driving the safety

said. “If you see someone struggling, at any

other about their own welfare, as well as

agenda for all of our customers and the

time, ask them ‘R U OK?’”.

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Tablelands HWY upgrade to improve freight capacity and efficiency Works to progressively strengthen the

weather permitting.

wet season, making wet season closures

Tablelands Highway in the Northern

“These works are making the Tablelands

less common and less imposing on the

Territory should improve freight capacity

Highway safer and more reliable, with

and efficiency according to Deputy Prime

additional safe passing opportunities and

community”. “The Tablelands Highway is a major

Minister, Michael McCormack. A $12 million contract has been awarded

a widened pavement reducing the risk of

connector for pastoral properties and

vehicle roll over and run off crashes,” said

the cattle industry – this project is easing

to Aldebaran Consulting to upgrade 13

pressures on our agricultural industry while

kilometres of the Tablelands Highway

McCormack. “Making the road a smoother and safer drive

to a new seven-metre seal according to

will also have immense flow-on benefits for

the Northern Territory Government. The

freight operators, improving the region’s

the Territory,” he said. This project is jointly funded by the

upgrades are reported to be delivered

freight capacity and efficiency,” he said. Northern Territory Senator, Sam McMahon,

Australian ($9.7 million) and Northern

in stages, with the first stage of 15.5 kilometres completed in July 2019.

said these works will improve connectivity

forming part of a combined $25 million

A further 13 kilometres is anticipated to

for a range of local communities “who rely

project which will upgrade 32 kilometres of

be completed by the end of 2019,

upon this road for supplies throughout the

the Tablelands Highway.

securing the long-term commercial interest of

Territory ($2.4 million) Governments,

NEWS

Sustainability is key to optimising operations: Qube Qube is committed to sustainability which

“Over the period January to June 2019,

continually being upgraded to meet fuel

is central to its business strategy to be

the Qube Group worked with Action

efficiency and emissions standards (i.e. Euro

Australia’s leading provider of integrated

Sustainability, with input from ClimateWorks

5 and Euro 6 compliant vehicles).

logistics solutions focused on import and

Australia and Climate Risk, to carry out an

Direct costs from future physical climate

export supply chains.

initial, high-level, qualitative, transition and

impacts on infrastructure (adaptation

Qube Managing Director, Maurice James,

physical climate risk assessment of Qube’s

measures, damage repair costs) are

said in the company’s latest sustainability

operations,” said James.

mostly the responsibility of asset owners

report that the business is focused on

Key findings from the sustainability report

(e.g. Port Authorities, utilities and State

continuously reviewing environmental, social

indicate that Qube’s future climate change

Governments), however this does create

and economic factors to ensure it sustains

risks are low-to-moderate.

reliance on third parties and third-party risks.

value and manages risk as an organisation.

Most Divisional operations will experience

Where Qube does own assets (Moorebank

There are four key pillars in Qube’s

some disruption from future climate

Logistics Park and Minto), these have been

sustainability strategy according to James. People and Culture, which emphasises the

change risks, however Qube’s highly diverse

designed to accommodate future physical

operations (i.e. by geography, revenue

climate change scenarios.

importance of aligning people and culture

streams, assets and transport modes) is

Divisions currently have extreme weather

with business needs, values and consistent

a strong mitigant against future climate

preparedness and emergency controls in

standards; Community and Partners to ensure

change risks.

place and capabilities to cater for future

alignment at a local operations level with

Qube has a relatively low greenhouse

climate change physical risks.

suppliers and contractors; Governance which

gas emissions footprint (327,329 tCO2e

The Moorebank Logistics Park project

establishes synergies, systems and frameworks

reported for FY2018 with 90 per cent from

provides a significant opportunity for

with common goals in the organisation;

diesel usage).

Qube to demonstrate its commitment to

and Environment which guides Qube on

Qube’s transport fleet has a short

adopting leading-edge technology, resulting

minimising the organisation’s footprint.

replacement cycle (i.e. 3-5 years) and is

in significant environmental and climate change benefits (annual savings of 110,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions). Qube is unlikely to face any material reputational risks from a climate change perspective, as it has a relatively low greenhouse gas emissions footprint, and its transport activities do not significantly include carbon intensive and potentially contentious commodities (thermal coal). Qube also reported its future mitigation plans as part of its climate change summary which include: investigating opportunities for the use of renewable fuels and electrification in its vehicle fleet; enhancing existing considerations of climate risk and integrating the best available information into group and divisional risk management and planning processes; continuing to engage with port authorities; assessing energy and emissions intensities across Qube operations to identify ‘hotspots’ and review efficiencies; and innovate by designing and building warehouses that are

Qube road train combination hauling tyres spec’d for mining machines.

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energy efficient through renewable energy installations and lighting systems.

NEWS

Joint NHVR-CIAA campaign addresses importance of sharing truck rest areas The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Efforts are being made to improve fatigue management for truck drivers.

(NHVR) has helped launch a campaign designed to enlighten recreational road users such as grey nomads regarding the need for truck drivers to have adequate space, not only while driving on the road but most importantly to safely park their vehicles in order to satisfy the legal requirements of fatigue management. The Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s research of 554 caravaners or recreational vehicle (RV) drivers who had used a rest stop in the past 12 months revealed at least 25 per cent have stayed overnight or spent more than nine hours in

managing fatigue and getting good quality

She said some older Australians took to

truck rest areas.

rest is critical to keeping all road users

the highways in large campervans without

It also showed 60 per cent had used a rest

safe,” said Petroccitto. “I’m pleased that

necessarily having the adequate experience

stop more than once, while more than

we’ve been able to work with the caravan

to handle the vehicles, while overseas drivers

three-quarters made the decision to use a

industry on ways to reduce risk for holiday

rest stop when their trip was underway.

makers and supporting our truckies who

could become confused by the road rules. “I’ve taken my truck bush three times in

Caravan Industry Association of Australia

keep Australia moving.”

my life to save other people’s lives, and

CEO, Stuart Lamont, said all road users had

As for a truck driver’s perspective, Heather

two of those were international drivers

equal responsibility for road safety.

Jones who heads up the heavy vehicle

travelling on the wrong side of the road,”

“Caravan and RV users value safety so this

driver training outfit Pilbara Heavy Haulage

said Jones.

information will help them to understand

Girls in Western Australia said she has had

“The percentage of overseas drivers

how to share the road with heavy vehicles,

some near misses involving caravans or RVs

involved in accidents in Australia is huge

particularly in understanding how such a

over her 30-plus years driving trucks.

because they forget where they are and

large vehicle behaves,” said Lamont.

She said she was driving on a highway

drive on the wrong side of the road when

“Our campaign promotes simple

recently when she spotted a vehicle

they are tired or under stress, which is

information that can reduce frustration,

completely stopped in the middle of the

pretty serious.

such as the use of UHFs for improved

road ahead.

“As a truck driver, when you’re forced to

communication between drivers and

The campervan was being driven by a grey

take evasive action you only have a split

maintaining speed and road position when

nomad who had ‘pulled over’ to look at

second to make sure that where you are

being overtaken.

some Sturt’s desert pea by the side of the

heading off the road doesn’t have any

“When preparing to stop for the night

road, a decision that could easily have

culverts or trees.

make sure you’re aware that truck drivers

“There’s no time to do anything else, so

need to use the dedicated stops to manage

proven fatal. “I can’t tell you how close I came to writing

their fatigue hours; plan your stops and

off the caravan,” said Jones.

“There’s a huge percentage of truckies

use the appropriate areas to park and

“There was so much adrenaline my legs were

who have gone off the road to save other

don’t use designated truck parking areas.”

shaking, and I thought, ‘How could you be

people. It’s a gut reaction, then when you

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the

so stupid?’ And it happens all the time.”

stop you say, ‘Oh my God’ and you burst

partnership between the Caravan Industry

Jones, who lives in Western Australia, said

into tears because you came that close.

Association of Australia and the heavy

poor behaviour from drivers – including

“Your whole body is shaking, your knees

vehicle industry would save lives.

international drivers and older drivers – had

are shaking, and you sit for a while before

“Long haul heavy vehicle drivers are often

led to several near misses for her on the road.

you get back on the road,” she said.

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you just hold the steering wheel and pray.

40 years of quality stacks up.

PROUDLY PART OF the drake group of companies

NEWS

Linfox unveils new nine hectare QLD facility as it lands CUB account Transport and logistics leader, Linfox, has unveiled its new Acacia Ridge Intermodal Terminal in Southeast Queensland. The nine-hectare site strategically located in the growth corridor of the state features five different temperature-controlled zones

Linfox continues to play power moves in Queensland to secure competitive contracts in the beverage supply chain.

to manage a range of perishable products including food, beverage and health care items according to Linfox Executive Chairman Peter Fox. The high security warehousing complements

Recently BevChain, the beverage carrier

being an integral partner of the top brewers

Linfox acquired in late 2017, has partnered

including Lion, whose 50 per cent stake in

the recent purchase of land in Willawong near

with Carlton & United Breweries to provide

Bevchain Linfox bought out back when it

Brisbane where the company intends to build

warehousing and metropolitan transport

a multi-user distribution centre as part of its

across its customer network in Brisbane.

took full control. “This expansion of our Brisbane network,

ongoing investment in the Sunshine State. “Sustainable design has been front of mind,

The partnership, according to Fox,

along with the opening of our new

complements BevChain’s existing CUB

Intermodal offering in north Queensland,

with solar-power generation, smart LED

network in New South Wales and Victoria

broadens the possibilities for customers to

lighting and water-capture facilities earning

and expands the BevChain group in Australia

extend their reach in north Queensland and

the design a five-star Green Star rating,”

and New Zealand to more than 800 people. “CUB and Linfox have a deep history

beyond,” he said. Linfox also confirmed it would custom-

Linfox online. “We look forward to introducing our

extending back to 1968 and we are

build 25 coal haulage vehicles to go with

delighted they have chosen to continue our

the bespoke high productivity tri-axle Lin-

Queensland customers to the facility when it

relationship through our BevChain team,”

double it recently unveiled in partnership

is completed.”

said Fox who also recognised the business as

with South32.

said Peter Fox in a statement issued by

K&S on selling WA business to Centurion Transport and logistics group, K&S

contracts as well as offer employment

and customer focussed IT logistics that

Corporation, has reached an agreement

to Regal’s frontline staff, following the

Centurion has built its reputation on.

with Centurion Transport for the sale of the

agreement to acquire Regal’s Transport

“We are focused on seamlessly integrating

business and certain assets of WA-based

business from K&S Corporation.

the Regal business and staff into our

Regal General Freight. An unconditional agreement has been

The transaction was negotiated and agreed

company, with a particular focus on

after K&S completed a strategic review of its

making sure that there is no impact on

executed by Centurion and K&S Corporation

existing clients’ freight requirements. With

subsidiaries Regal Transport Group Pty Ltd

general freight business in Western Australia. Centurion CEO, Justin Cardaci, said

(Regal) and K&S Freighters Pty Ltd (KSF) to

resource clients were demanding more

Regal acquisition will provide, Centurion

give effect to the transaction. After considering various options in

and more efficiencies from their services

is confident that it will meet and exceed

providers, including logistics companies,

relation to Regal General Freight, the

and the increased scale that the

client expectations.” The transaction is expected to create

Board of K&S Corporation elected to

the increased scale and efficiency the

K&S Corporation has reached a deal to transfer Regal General Freight business and assets to Centurion.

undertake this transaction to realise improved shareholder returns and provide ongoing certainty to the Regal General Freight employees and customers. The transaction, according to K&S, will allow it to focus on its core competencies, including its Regal Heavy Haulage business which will continue to be operated and invested in by K&S Corporation. K&S stated it will redeploy (or sell) assets that are not currently generating an adequate rate of return in the Regal General Freight business and the transaction will also release working capital of approximately $7 million. Under the transaction, Regal will transfer to Centurion its rights and entitlement sunder

acquisition of the Regal business provided

additional flow-on benefits for Australian

customer contracts and Centurion will

would enable Centurion to remain cost

manufacturers. To service Regal’s customers,

make offers of employment to the majority

competitive through better asset utilisation.

Centurion is expanding its current fleet

of the employees of KSF working in the

“That knowledge and understanding of

of trucks, trailers and refrigerated vans,

Regal General Freight business.

logistics challenges and opportunities

creating business and employment for

With regard to the strategic rationale

in north-west WA is why the ability to

the Australian trailer and refrigerated van

and benefits of the transaction, K&S has

purchase the Regal business appealed to

manufacturers that supply Centurion.

agreed (among other things) to: a nominal

Centurion,” said Cardaci.

Centurion plans to continue to operate

purchase price for the assets of the Regal

“The additional scale will ensure Centurion

Regal’s regular services to Broome, Derby,

General Freight business (largely customer

can continue to be a strong service

Karratha, Newman and Port Hedland.

contracts and intangible assets) to be

provider to the regional communities in

The company is in the process of contacting

acquired under the agreement; and provide

which it operates, and can preserve the

clients serviced by Regal to discuss their

access to Centurion, at commercial rates,

jobs of many Regal employees in a very

haulage and logistics needs.

to a number of its fleet to support the

competitive logistics market.

“As economic conditions in the WA resource

customer contracts for a transitional period.

“The addition of Regal’s business ensures

sector improve, there is an increasing

Transport and logistics company, Centurion,

Centurion remains cost competitive

amount of project activity, and these

aims to use its own modern fleet and

while providing Regal’s customers with

additional resources will position us well to

infrastructure to service Regal’s existing

the industry-leading safety standards

capitalise on this upturn,” said Cardaci. www.trailermag.com.au

ECONOMY

What you need to know in October INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REDUCE PEAK TRAVEL TIMES FOR FREIGHT MOVERS AND COMMUTERS BY 30 PER CENT ON GOVERNMENT HIGHWAY INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. Speaking at the opening day of the

System solutions—such as ramp metering,

national population growth, was part of

Australian Intelligent Transport Systems

dynamic speed limits, reversible lanes,

the plan according to Tudge, who said

Summit in Melbourne, Alan Tudge

variable signage and traffic signal priority

new arrivals would be encouraged to settle

Minister for Population, Cities and

for emergency and freight vehicles—can

in regional areas and smaller cities where

Urban Infrastructure said projects like

massively increase road utilisation and

more workers were needed.

the Kwinana Smart Freeway system in

hence, effective capacity.”

Congestion costs were likely to drop by

Perth and the Bruce Highway upgrades in

Tudge said urban congestion was largely a

more than a quarter according to findings

Queensland were examples of technology

function of rapid population growth and

by the federal Bureau of Infrastructure,

getting better utilisation of hundreds of

infrastructure was not keeping pace.

Transport and Regional Economics under

billions of dollars of existing road assets.

The Federal Government, according to

a fast penetration scenario involving

According to Tudge – a congestion-

Tudge, was putting into place policies

automated vehicles.

busting Minister who embraces an

to ease the population pressures on

In the scenario automated vehicles account

autonomous transport future – even a

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane as they

for 30 per cent of kilometres travelled,

small improvement in capacity utilisation

had been growing very fast by historic and

increasing road utilisation by having cars

of existing roads and rail can be worth

international standards.

and other vehicles safely travel more

hundreds of millions of dollars.

The three state capitals accounted for 75

closely together.

“Over the last decade, the freeways have

per cent of Australia’s population growth

Vehicles only occupy around 8 per cent

slowed, the trains have become fuller,

in recent years.

of the bitumen according to US-based

and many are concerned that it will only

Reducing the migration rate, which

automated vehicle provider Zoox, when

get worse,” he said. “Intelligent Transport

currently amounted to 60 per cent of the

analysing traffic movements on a

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freeway before vehicles slow below the

creation of the Office of Future Transport

$47 million (of which the Australian

regulated speed.

Technologies.”

Government is contributing $38 million),

“Ninety two per cent of the freeway is

The $47 million Kwinana Smart Freeway

the project is expected to boost the

not occupied, but is necessary for driver

system in Perth was already utilising

freeway capacity by 33 percent through

safety,” said Tudge.

intelligent transport systems such as

coordinated ramp signals, all-lane running

“If that eight per cent figure was doubled

coordinated ramp signals, all-lane running

through a lane management system,

through precise sensing and automation,

through a lane management system,

variable speed limits and an upgraded

then you are effectively doubling the

variable speed limits and upgraded driver

driver information system.

freeway capacity,” he said. “We are

information system which were anticipated

“If we were to boost the capacity of that

preparing for this possible future of

to boost freeway capacity by 33 per cent.

freeway by building new lanes, the cost

automated vehicles through the Transport

Kwinana Smart Freeway system in Perth

would be in the hundreds of millions of

and Infrastructure Council and our

is a great example of this. Costing

dollars,” said Tudge.

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

A very cool solution GREATER PAYLOADS, REDUCED DOWNTIME AND ONGOING COST SAVINGS ARE PROVING TO BE A WINNING FORMULA FOR HAWK LOGISTICS, WHICH HAS JUST TAKEN DELIVERY OF ITS FIRST PBS-APPROVED QUAD AXLE VAWDREY ICELINER FREEZER VAN. Thanks to its latest purchase, Hawk Logistics’

when we purchased the first Vawdrey trailer,

Double Loader System recessed into the walls.

Melbourne to Sydney run delivering chickens

we really liked the way it was built and

As Hawk Logistics charges using a space

for Australian poultry business Baiada is

the fact that it is made locally in Australia.

rate and carries pallets that are of regular

achieving efficiency gains of around 15 per

Our Vawdrey trailers have really lasted the

dimensions, this combined with the extra

cent, when compared to other semi trailers

distance. It’s great to be able to support a

weight has resulted in further cost savings.

in the fleet, according to Regional Manager

local manufacturer that understands our

“Being able to carry extra weight and extra

Wilander Saldanha. “For every six loads we

market and what we need – that’s why we’ve

pallets is extra money for the business. We

would do on one of our semi trailers, the new

now purchased this new 26-pallet Vawdrey

are still using the same amount of fuel and

PBS-approved 26-pallet Vawdrey Iceliner only

Iceliner,” explains Amrit.

there is no extra workload for the driver. It’s

needs to do five,” he says. “Approximately 40

Operating under Higher Mass Limits (HML),

just more efficient,” Amrit explains. “With

per cent of our fleet is made up of B-doubles

the Iceliner can carry payloads of up to 28

refrigerated transport, I personally believe

and the other 60 per cent are single trailers.

tonne, maintaining temperatures as low

that a B-double is hard work, because you’re

To access many of our customer sites, we

as -28°C.

having to use a much larger combination,

need to split up the B-double sets, which

“In Griffith, it can get very hot there in

which is why we’ve gone with this PBS-

results in about 45 minutes of downtime to

summer and we’ve found our Vawdrey

approved option instead.”

unhook and then hook the trailers back up.

trailers have really good thermal performance,

The new Vawdrey Iceliner features a quad

With the PBS-approved trailer, we are getting

even in extreme heat. This is something we’ve

additional pallet space without the restrictions

had issues with in some of our other trailers,”

of a B-double. As well as being time saving,

reveals Amrit.

having a single trailer instead of a B-double

The trailer also features an Allsafe ATD-F

means we save on registration, insurance and maintenance costs as well.” In just a short space of time, Hawk Logistics has grown from a one truck operation to a fleet of almost 100 trucks and 82 drivers, operating from three depots – Truganina in Melbourne, Huntingwood in Sydney and Griffith in regional NSW. Started by friends Amrit Singh and Harmanpreet Singh in 2014, Hawk Logistics subcontracts to some of Australia’s largest transport companies, as well as catering to its own customer needs. Meat transportation is its specialty, and the new Vawdrey PBSapproved Iceliner was purchased to service the company’s growing freight task. Amrit says that around 99 per cent of the company’s operations are now refrigerated transport. The latest trailer purchase brings the Vawdrey Iceliner trailer count up to eight, however this represents the first brand new purchase from the trailer manufacturer and the first PBS-approved unit to enter the fleet. “We have various trailers in our fleet, but

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The new Vawdrey Iceliner features quad axles for optimised weight distribution, with a lift axle used on the steer axle.

axle group with a forward self-steer axle for

Electronic Braking System.

because the Vawdrey team was able to take

optimised weight distribution. According

As the quad axle Vawdrey Iceliner freezer

care of all of that themselves. They have a lot

to Vawdrey, this results in better utilisation

van is the first PBS-approved trailer to enter

of expertise in the PBS arena. They looked

of the trailer as a freezer as it ensures even

the fleet, Hawk Logistics valued the level of

after everything from documenting all of our

pallet weights are maintained throughout

support and assistance provided by Vawdrey

routes to submitting documents to council,”

the whole trailer. By fitting a lift axle to the

throughout the approval process. “Vawdrey

says Wilander.

steer axle, the trailer can operate on the Level

not only helped to determine what solution

“Vawdrey has made so many design

1 General Access network when the axle is

we needed, they also stepped us through

innovations in the past 12 months, so now

raised. The functionality of the self steer and

the design process and worked through the

this gives us an opportunity to test many of

lift axle is controlled through the WABCO

approval process, which was a big win for us,

these out.”

1. -28° freezer construction utilising the latest materials from Europe to provide superior thermal efficiency. 2. Allsafe lightweight extruded double loader bars rated to 1,000kg per bar. 3. Easily adjustable double loader system that can be set at varying heights throughout the trailer to maximise loading flexibility. 4. Allsafe ATD-F recessed double loader tracks for maximum internal body space. 5. Heavy duty composite scuff bands bonded to the side walls provide the ultimate in protection from forklift and pallet damage.

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

www.trailermag.com.au

REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

The next level of connected refrigeration CARRIER TRANSICOLD AUSTRALIA’S NEW ESOLUTIONS TRUCK AND TRAILER TELEMATICS PACKAGE IS AN ADVANCED TELEMATICS TOOL DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PRODUCT VISIBILITY, MANAGE OPERATING COSTS AND ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY THROUGHOUT THE TRANSPORT COLD CHAIN. Carrier’s eSolutions telematics solution has clocked up thousands of hours of testing here in Australia before its release at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.

Carrier eSolutions is accessible via desktop, smartphone or tablet, the new eSolutions telematics offers transport operators 24/7 access to a wealth of valuable data on their transport refrigeration systems, including: remote temperature monitoring; GPS location and tracking; two-way operational unit control and management capability; in-depth service and utilisation reports; geofencing; operational alarms and alerts; and locally managed multiple user accounts with audit trail facilities. The system provides information for each connected refrigeration unit, helping to aid fleet management procedures and ensure minimal disruption through vehicle downtime. Each eSolutions-enabled refrigeration unit is equipped with a Carrier telematics device

Carrier Transicold developed the new

your fleet’s transport refrigeration units, the

with backup battery for cellular operation,

eSolutions software to intelligently

Carrier Transicold eSolutions solution enables

antenna, and streamlined wiring harness.

monitor connected refrigeration systems

information-driven decisions and greater

The Carrier eSolutions telematics solution

from anywhere in the world, providing

efficiencies.

can benefit fleets of all sizes whether

vital information for producers, drivers,

Remote monitoring and control is

transport managers and retailers on the

provided via a user configurable web-

installed in new units, or field installed on existing equipment by Carrier Transicold.

products being transported and the vehicles

based dashboard. Additionally, the system

This was a topic Trailer Magazine explored

transporting them.

interfaces with many fleet management

at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show, speaking

Carrier eSolutions is a major step

systems such as TMW, McLeod, and AddOn

with Carrier Transicold Australia Marketing

forward for the company’s connected

Systems to enable seamless data integration.

Manager, Kelly Geddes.

refrigeration offering according to Carrier

Customised system integrations may also be supported upon request.

“As a global business, customers from all

Designed specifically for Carrier Transicold

what we are doing in terms of telematics

“It puts the power in our customers’

transport refrigeration units, eSolutions

and because it’s our own system we can

hands to monitor, track and operate

provides greater visibility, robust data

now offer more features compared to earlier

their refrigeration units from any

management. User data is securely

systems that were supplied by third party

connected device in the world – plus

maintained and accessed via two United

organisations,” Kelly says.

we’ve incorporated an array of features

Technologies Corporation-approved

“In Australia we’re currently offering

that will deliver real-time value to their business,” he says.

data centres, providing redundant data

eSolutions 1.0 but by the end of this year we

protection, fast access and robust security of fleet information.

plan to have eSolutions 2.0 up and running, which offers a lot more at the back end.

Transicold President – Truck / Trailer International, Bertrand Gueguen.

Providing a steady flow of intelligence about

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over the world have been keen to find out

Accessible via any connected device, eSolutions telematics offers transport operators 24/7 access to remote temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, & real-time alerts and alarms on Carrier refrigeration units.

“We have our own global data centres and we accumulate and analyse all the data that comes in from units all over the world. This gives us diagnostic information that enables us to quickly determine if there are any issues that need to be addressed.” With thousands of units all reporting in,

It puts the power in our customers’ hands to monitor, track and operate their refrigeration units from any connected device in the world – plus we’ve incorporated an array of features that will deliver real-time value to their business.

according to Kelly, trends and patterns across many aspects of operation can be easily

and lines of data which can trigger alerts

running on diesel we can send an alert to

detected and remedial action taken much

prompt them to plug it into electricity and

earlier than would otherwise be possible.

that aren’t critical to the operation of the system,” Kelly says.

Also, it is the company’s aim to simplify the

“So we find out what information the

cent less to run the fridge on electricity and

system so that the customer only receives

customer requires and inform them on

there’s no emissions or noise.

the information they require.

a need-to-know basis.

“Low fuel is another alert the customer

“With typical telematics there are lines

“If a unit parked in a customer’s yard is

receives. Via our Widget-based graphical

save on running costs. It costs around 60 per

interface they can see exactly which unit needs attention, without having to scroll through masses of data. “We aim to manage by exception and give recommendations which then enable the customer to take the necessary action as they see fit. “It’s all about keeping things as simple as possible and only providing relevant information that the customer can use to enhance operational efficiencies.” Contact

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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

The perfect package RUNNING A COMPETITIVE FRESH PRODUCE BUSINESS DEMANDS HIGH QUALITY, EFFICIENT, SAFE AND RELIABLE REFRIGERATED TRANSPORTATION. FOR SCHREURS & SONS, THE MAXI-CUBE SLIDE-A-SIDE DELIVERS ON ALL FRONTS. Schreurs & Sons is a third-generation

transports fresh produce in Victoria,

to invest in MaxiTRANS’ refrigerated

farming business that is 100 per cent

primarily between the business’ farm

transport equipment. “Maxi-CUBE came

Australian family-owned and operated,

growing regions and the Melbourne

highly recommended to us by our interstate

specialising in celery, leek and baby leaf

wholesale market. Two of the biggest

freight partners, Consolidated Freight, and

lines (including spinach, rocket and snow

challenges for Schreurs & Sons are

when we compared a Slide-a-Side to other

pea tendrils). With seven properties,

operational efficiency and load security.

equivalent options available, we believed

spanning in total over 1,000 acres, it is one

“As we don’t have loading docks on any

Maxi-CUBE provided the best solution for

of the largest suppliers of celery in Australia

of our farms, we need an efficient and

our needs. MaxiTRANS’ willingness to work

and also serves international markets. Chris Schreurs – Director of Business &

safe solution that not only maintains the

with us to ensure we obtained the most

integrity of the produce (particularly on

efficient set-up and best use of the Slide-a-

Commercial Operations – takes pride

warm days), but also achieves minimal

in delivering high quality products

turnaround time between locations,” Chris says – adding he was recommended

Side design was a great contributing factor.” Chris says the design process involved

to customers all year-round. His fleet

Significant productivity gains have been achieved with Schruers & Sons’ new Maxi-CUBE Slide-a-Side B-double combination.

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working through various door

configurations that could deliver the most efficient results. “We believe the time spent on this task was well worthwhile as we are now benefiting from that final design,” he says. “Another special specification we added was a stainless steel floor. As our finished produce can come out of the fields quite wet, we went for a more durable floor to prevent rust settling in as we’ve experienced in the past with other trailers.” As for productivity, the Maxi-CUBE Slide-aSide certainly pays off Chris comments. “Moving from curtains where we would have to strap down the load, this process is now taking less than half the time with a Slide-a-Side,” he says. “In addition, we elected to purchase a B-double set which

The ability to side load offers greater flexibility to load in different environments.

now takes our round trips from our main growing region in Tarwin to our production facility in Clyde from an average of three

Prior to investing in our new rig set-up, we

have caused any concerns whatsoever.”

trips a day into two. So, the fuel and

were frequently using two drivers doing

MaxiTRANS also provides its customers

labour savings have been quite significant.

three-to-four round trips between these

with access to a comprehensive nation-

locations during our peak season.”

wide service network. Chris says they are

With the load restraint characteristics of a

great to work with,

rigid wall van, Chris says the Maxi-CUBE

“Of course, it is worthwhile using

Slide-a-side is advantageous because the

MaxiTRANS’ network to service our

operator is not required to strap down the

trailers; they know the ins-and-outs of

entire load when fully loaded.

their gear, provide some great advice and

“This time saving ensures our produce

to top it off, they have a good warranty

returns to the production facility in a more

coverage that provides an extra level of

timely manner, enabling us to get it packed

comfort and support.”

and pre-cooled ready for effective and

Overall, dealing with MaxiTRANS is a very

efficient distribution.”

smooth process for Chris.

Chris rates the thermal efficiency of the

“I felt it wasn’t about a quick sale with

insulated roof, front wall, side walls and

them, but really more about finding the

doors quite highly.

best solution to cater for our needs,”

“With the fridges up and running over last

he says.

summer, we were very surprised with how

“The process of final design was very

well the thermal insulation worked on the

thorough and their guidance throughout

Slide-a-Side,” he says. “It has exceeded our

the whole process and willingness to

expectations in maintaining temperature

understand the needs of our business was

control. So, they have done an excellent

a great experience. “MaxiTRANS’ after-sales care has been

job there.” The Maxi-CUBE Slide-a-Side’s sliding doors,

another factor worthwhile mentioning as

according to Chris, are an important feature.

they have taken great interest in ensuring we

“They are designed well and work with minimal effort, which is naturally saving

are getting the best service out of our trailers. “The Slide-a-Side has made life a lot

time, stress and strain on the operator. This

simpler for our operations.”

in turn is also a great OH&S outcome.” “The reliability of the Maxi-CUBE Slide-aSlide is excellent,” he says. “Keeping up with the maintenance and the scheduled servicing, we haven’t had any issues that

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

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Refreshingly different BUILT BY CHILL MANUFACTURES A RANGE OF TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED RIGID TRUCK BODIES IN ITS FACTORY AT YATALA ON BRISBANE’S SOUTHSIDE. THE COMPANY ENGAGES THE LATEST GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, ENABLING IT TO TURN OUT BODIES OF A CONSISTENTLY HIGH STANDARD. Built By Chill is a relative newcomer

vehicles so we decided to really dig deep

Among the key features across the board

to the temperature-controlled body

and start servicing our own needs in terms

are a two-year back-to-base warranty on

manufacturing scene. It is a spinoff

of building refrigerated bodies, and Built

all bodies.

from Chill, a privately-owned cold chain

By Chill was born. As the business grew we

High thermal efficiency is maintained

transport and logistics company that for

gained the capacity to also produce bodies

by the glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and

the past 20 years has operated refrigerated

for other transport operators.

Styrofoam sandwich panels which in the

transport and cold storage facilities in the

“We spent a good 12 months searching

larger bodies have thicknesses of 100 -

mainland capital cities of Australia.

across the globe for the best products to

125mm for the floor and roof, 80mm for

According to Built By Chill Managing

pull the idea together and we ended up

the rear doors, 105mm for the front wall

Director, Andrew Wade, the company’s

partnering with a Vietnamese company

and 45mm for the side walls.

connection with Chill has enabled useful

called Quyen Auto which supplies all the

Other standard features include five-bar

synergies such as the ability to test and

panels for our bodies.”

rubber seals on all doors, stainless steel

evaluate the Built By Chill bodies under

Built By Chill produces a core selection of

rear door frames and hinges and anodised

demanding real world conditions.

bodies starting at the light end with the

structural aluminium mouldings on both

“Around five years ago we gained some

CM2400 range of one-tonne ute bodies

internal and external corners.

insight into how quickly we expected our

with a 5.1m3 capacity.

Refrigeration plants are supplied by either

Chill transport operations to grow due to

Next up is the Metro Body CM3800 range

Mitsubishi, Carrier or Thermo King.

the significant rise in B to C deliveries of

with a 15.7m3/three to four pallet capacity.

food for the likes of Hello Fresh and My

At the large end is a range of 8, 10 and

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12 pallet bodies with respective internal

“We realised that growing Chill at this

volumes of 29.9, 37.4 and 45.1m3 for

projected rate would require a lot of

medium- and heavy-rigid trucks.

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formulation that combines polyester resins

It exceeds industry standards for load

fleets demand lightweight construction in

(both orthophthalic and isophthalic) with

restraint, which prevents movement

order to achieve payload gains and fuel

glass fibre, using a room temperature

during shipping that can cause damage

efficiencies, while maintaining effective

polymerisation process.”

and negatively impact profits. According

temperature control. These trucks and

Elyplan Anti-Slip is a new product that

to Luke Davies, “This product delivers

trailers are exposed to a high degree of

makes an ideal flooring material for dry

excellent slip resistance due to a special

mechanical stress as part of their everyday

freight as well as reefer vans and bodies.

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operation, including extreme heat, heavy loads and constant vibration. There’s no room for compromise when it comes to structural integrity. Brianza Plastica Fibreglass: Elycold & Elyplan

Brianza Plastica, headquartered in Italy, is one of the leading European manufacturers of fibreglass laminates for industrial and commercial applications like refrigerated trucks and trailers. They’re the only company that employs both continuous hot-lamination and discontinuous cold-lamination processes for maximum production flexibility. Elycold and Elyplan are durable and serviceable. They’re lightweight, waterproof and easy to install. They have a high impact strength, and low thermal expansion coefficient. Plus, they’re resistant to UV, hail, corrosion and bacteria. Luke Davies, the Managing Director at Liner Supply, told us his clients give high marks to Brianza Plastica’s products. “They’re known for quality and excellent aesthetic finishes. The Elycold laminates are perfectly flat due to the proprietary

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Brianza Plastica product range.” It’s

Jackodur Plus boasts an industry leading

Kömmerling Adhesives:

available in two types of finishes: coarse

aged lambda value of 0.027 and a 50-year

Körapur

grained XT and fine grained MEDIUM.

thermal warranty. The increased insulation

Elyplan and Elycold laminates are available

properties allow valuable payload space to

in both sheets and coils as well as a range

be maximised. They also increase business

Kömmerling, part of H.B. Fuller

of thicknesses. They also come in an

profits due to faster refrigeration unit

headquartered in Germany, is a global

extensive variety of colours and finishes.

pulldown, reduced fuel consumption, and

leader in top quality polyurethane reactive

reduced maintenance costs.

(PUR) composite sandwich panel lamination

JACKON Insulation XPS:

JACKON has developed a special milling and

adhesives. They set the standard for

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grooving process. It improves the face sheet

consistent, reliable, and strong bonds by

to core adhesion of the boards as well as the

balancing innovation with practicality.

aesthetical finish of the laminated composite

Kömmerling’s Körapur 643 and 672 are

sandwich panel. The surface of the material

composite sandwich panel lamination

The JACKON Group, headquartered in

is milled to an industry leading tolerance of

adhesives offered in both 2-component

Norway, is famous for high performance

+/- 0.15mm, and the grooves are spaced

and 3-component versions. The individual

insulation products that solve everyday

at 40mm intervals with an optimised depth

components, when mixed at room

application problems with an easy to

and breadth of 2mm. The milled and

temperature, solidify into a structural

use system. Plus, their products are

grooved surface eliminates entrapped air

adhesive regardless of the humidity. They

manufactured in compliance with the

are known industry-wide for creating a

highest technical, legal and ethical

which prevents bubbles and allows excess adhesive to be spread more evenly over the

standards. JACKON is one of the few XPS

bonding surfaces.

substrates, including fibreglass, steel and

manufacturers that exceeds minimum

The transportation of food and

aluminium sheets, extruded polystyrene

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temperature sensitive materials is subject

(XPS), polyurethane (PU), and polyethylene

requirements.

to the strictest requirements. Jackodur Plus

terephthalate (PET) foams.

Jackodur Plus creates the perfect core for

guarantees compressive strengths of 300

This adhesive range is ideal for the

composite sandwich panels in refrigerated

– 700 kPa at densities of 32 – 45 kg/m3,

manufacturing of composite sandwich panels

trucks, trailers and special purpose

which creates a sturdy core with optimum

used to assemble refrigerated trucks and

vehicles, due to its outstanding mechanical

thermal insulation performance.

trailers. They are well suited to low moisture

properties combined with reduced thermal

These insulation boards are water repellent

environments, as well as applications that

conductivity. The insulation properties

and rot resistant. They reduce wear-and-

involve large surface areas.

are increased by 27% when compared to

tear, reduce downtime, and extend the life

In addition to its Körapur composite sandwich

the standard Jackodur CFR product line.

of expensive equipment.

panel line, Kömmerling also offers adhesives

Superior mechanical properties and reduced thermal conductivity.

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strong and durable bond across a variety of

2C/3C PUR adhesives create strong bonds for multiple substrates.

and sealants for assembly bonding and

materials for commercial vehicle

the most from the materials they purchase

finishing, floor coatings, primers and cleaners.

manufacturing. According to Luke Davies,

through us”.

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draw from hands-on knowledge that

Liner Supply has been the Australasian

comes straight from the manufacturing

market leader for more than 15 years

floor. We bring our full experience to the

when it comes to supplying top quality

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT

Ticking the right BoXes WITH A LIGHTER TARE WEIGHT, ENHANCED STABILITY AND GREATER VERSATILITY, THE STEP-OVER IS THE LATEST INCARNATION OF THE O’PHEE BOXLOADER FROM THE DRAKE GROUP. ACFS PORT LOGISTICS WAS AMONG THE FIRST TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INNOVATIVE NEW TRAILER CONCEPT, WITH NINE UNITS NOW ORDERED IN THE COMPANY’S NATIONAL FLEET.

ACFS Port Logistics operates a mix of O’Phee trailers.

Transporting over 1.2 million 20ft equivalent units per annum, ACFS Port Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned logistics operator. The business operates nationwide, with five depots

The Step-Over makes it much easier and simpler to load and unload in confined spaces. Efficiency is what it’s all about, so this model is a much better solution to our needs.

strategically located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle.

Developed by O’Phee Trailers together with

capacity of 35 tonnes.

The sizeable trailer fleet is 1,100 strong,

BoXLoader in France, the new Step-Over

“The Step-Over is up to two tonne lighter

featuring a mix of skels, side loaders, flat

concept was unveiled for the first time to

than some of the other side loaders

tops and curtain siders. ACFS has been

the Australian market at the Brisbane Truck

available in the market. It’s all about the

welcoming O’Phee branded trailers into its

Show in May – and the unit displayed was

three pillars of mass management: the

fleet for a quite a substantial number of

actually one of those owned by ACFS.

right dimensions, the right loads and the

years. Testament to the brand’s strength

Key to the Step-Over’s design is its updated

right mass. So if a trailer is two tonne

and durability, ACFS National Fleet and

leg configuration and lower tare weight.

lighter, we can carry two tonne more on

Compliance Manager, Alan Guest, says

Rather than the leg coming straight down,

top,” says Alan.

there is an O’Phee trailer in the fleet

it folds over to offer greater stability when

“The Step-Over makes it much easier and

that was purchased in 1988 and is still going strong.

a container is being unloaded from or

simpler to load and unload in confined

loaded onto the trailer. This also provides

spaces. Efficiency is what it’s all about, so

Today, ACFS operates 52 O’Phee trailers

enhanced strength and makes the trailer

– a mixture of skels and BoXLoaders. The

more versatile.

this model is a much better solution to our needs.”

nine newest additions, the O’Phee Step-

The Step-Over features double stacking,

ACFS was quick to recognise the benefits

Over BoXLoaders, began rolling in from

trailer-to-trailer transfer, trailer-to-

of the O’Phee BoXLoader, purchasing its

March this year.

ground transfer, kneeling and a lifting

first units when the original models were

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The Step-Over design ensures simpler loading and unloading in tight spaces.

Step-Over BoXLoader were another drawcard for ACFS, with inbuilt CANBUS safety features and a dual speed remote offered as standard. As ACFS is a 24-hour-a-day operation, with work conducted in daylight hours as well as overnight, the position of working lights was also important to the business. “When working with O’Phee at The Drake Group, nothing is ever too hard. We required some small modifications and the business was very accommodating. We changed the location of some of the lights, added emergency shut-offs and wanted all of the functions labelled so there is no guesswork in selecting what everything does. It’s important for drivers to know where everything is and that’s something we emphasise to ensure clarity,” says Alan. “Across the fleet, we also specify three

released to the market in 2011. Over

for many years but this is a real leap

steps on our prime movers instead of

that time, Alan says the BoXLoaders have

forward in weight saving.”

two for easier access into the cab and

continued to serve the business well.

As with any transport operation, safety

smaller fuel tanks, as we operate locally

He adds that the lighter tare weight and

is paramount for ACFS. “It’s the number

added flexibility of the Step-Over model

one key. We need to make sure everyone

not line haul so we don’t need the extra weight.” With the new O’Phee Step-

adds to an already impressive product.

Over BoXLoaders already surpassing

“The chassis is made from high tensile steel

who goes to work comes home safe,” says Alan.

and is a lot lighter and the actual cranes on

The added safety benefits of the O’Phee

these added to the ACFS in the near

expectations, there may be more of

able to get a much higher payload”.

future, building on an already rocksolid relationship that has endured for

“In transport, it’s all about weight and

decades – and will likely continue for

that’s a real standout with the Step-Over

decades more.

top also aren’t as heavy. This means we’re

BoXLoader. Side loaders have been around

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT

Making the switch OFFERING THE FLEXIBILITY TO INTERCHANGE CONTAINERS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS AND CONFIGURATIONS TO SUIT CUSTOMER’S VARYING FREIGHT NEEDS, SCF’S SKEL TRAILER AND CONTAINER COMBINATIONS ARE GIVING TRANSPORT OPERATORS A WINNING EDGE THROUGH ENHANCED FLEET UTILISATION. With trailers often purchased to suit a

curtain siders, end or side door opening

specific contract or built for a specific

containers with optional mezzanine decks,

purpose, flexibility can sometimes be

refrigerated containers, pneumatic and bulk

limited. If the freight task drastically

liquid tanks and more.

changes, the trailer may no longer

Transport operators can also repurpose

be suitable to the operator’s needs.

their Skels during peak and off-peak times

That’s where SCF’s Skel and container

for increased fleet utilisation depending

combinations come into play.

on their customer’s freight needs.

Rather than being locked into a specific

Idle or low utilised Skels can easily be

trailer type, this solution offers the flexibility

converted into trailers with the addition

to switch the type or size of container to

of a container, allowing operators to

suit different freight tasks. Effectively, the

make the most of existing capital. Both

Skel and container combination becomes an

Skels and various container types can be

interchangeable trailer. There is a vast array

hired or purchased from SCF as freight

of container options available including

requirements change. Intermodal containers

Endless combinations available.

Two pallet wide end door container.

Fleet Utilisation with a Skel + Container Combo

remove the need to be locked into a specific trailer type so if customers, volumes or contracts change, the fleet can change with it. SCF’s containers can be used as a

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complete replacement to a standard trailer

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fleet or as required. According to SCF, its Skel and container combinations provide an equivalent to

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40’ 2PW

48’ 2PW

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many trailer types. As they are so flexible, they can create efficiencies and improve costs throughout a supply chain. “The ability to have one Skel and then multiple different types of containers gives operators a great deal of flexibility,” says Nick Schwartz, General Manager –

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Intermodal at SCF. “As well as offering great flexibility, our Skel and container

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combinations also provide a road to rail option for transport operators who are considering using rail in the future. You

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can easily change from one mode to the other. This is becoming increasingly

Pallet wide curtain side container.

20’ ISO Tanks.

20’ side door container.

important with the Inland Rail project that’s

needing to invest huge amounts of capital to

built to withstand the Australian environment

currently under construction. There is also

get the equipment they need into their fleet.

and comply with the safe loading and

significant savings available on the current

They can hire equipment short or long term

unloading needs of Australian transport

east to west line and other interstate rail

and can align the hire contract term with their

operators.”

routes. The combination gives operators

customer contract. For example, if they need

SCF’s Intermodal containers can also offer

the flexibility to future-proof their fleets and

a trailer for a 12-month contract, they can

cost savings for transport from wharfs.

take advantage of rail down the track if

hire the Skel and container combination for

Shipping line containers can incur high

they want to.” With over 25 years of expertise in designing,

12 months and then they’re not stuck with

demurrage costs and put pressure on

the equipment afterwards. Also, if the freight

schedules to turn equipment around quickly.

building and hiring containers through

profile or handling operation changes, they

With SCF’s solution, once an imported

its national depot network, SCF is one of

can return the equipment and swap it for a

container arrives by sea, it can be taken away

Australia’s largest container suppliers to the

different type of container. Our experience

and the goods transferred into an Intermodal

Intermodal transport industry. Intermodal

and expertise allows us to supply existing

shipping container which has extra width

containers allow freight to be transported

equipment types or engineer a container to

and height capacities when compared to a

via road, rail or sea; and are available for

suit a customer’s specific freight task.”

standard shipping container. Further savings

purchase or hire right across Australia.

Being an Australian business, SCF

can be achieved by using two pallet wide

SCF has over 11,500 containers in its fleet,

understands the unique requirements of

Intermodal containers through consolidating

offering its expertise and versatility to some

local transport operators and road and rail

loads into higher capacity containers.

of Australia’s largest transport and logistics

infrastructure. Its Intermodal containers cater

companies.

for Australian Chep pallets with all units built

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Nick says that the ability to hire Skels

two-pallets wide.

and containers from SCF provides further

“Our products are designed for Australian

versatility. “It means customers are not

conditions,” Nick says. “Structurally, they are

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT CIMC recently built a batch of 10 customised 40’ skels for Arrow. The units are specifically designed to provide a safer work environment for loading containers.

Outside the box ARROW TRANSPORT SPECIALISES IN CONTAINER LOGISTICS TO AND FROM THE PORTS OF MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. THE COMPANY PIONEERED THE USE OF SUPER B-DOUBLE AND A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS AND ENGAGES TRAILER MANUFACTURER, CIMC, TO PROVIDE PURPOSE-BUILT SOLUTIONS FOR ITS CONTAINER CARRYING OPERATIONS. Having been in operation for close to 10

standard and Super B-doubles, 20’ and 40’

port now, which is testament to the build

years, Arrow Logistics & Quarantine Services

skeletal (skel) semi-trailers, retractable skels

quality and integrity of the brand,” Craig says.

is a Melbourne-based, Australian-owned

and prairie wagons. Also in the fleet is a

Having had this prior exposure to CIMC skels,

and operated company with a fleet of more

purpose-designed and built rigid vehicle to

Arrow Transport recently commissioned CIMC

than 40 trucks and upwards of 140 trailers.

service customers with specific site limitations.

to build 10 customised 40-foot skels to meet

Arrow has recently completed the acquisition

Arrow utilises mass management on all

a customer’s specific loading requirements.

of Sydney Sideloaders, a container transport

its vehicles to allow for additional weight

“These skels are somewhat specialised to suit

company based at the Port of Sydney, which

the customer’s site which has a platform that

will enable it to provide services to its client

to be carried in accordance with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and

base in both Melbourne and Sydney.

VicRoads regulations.

In addition to dry freight, Arrow can also

The company has an experienced team

mounted 20-foot container for the purpose of hand-loading the container,” Craig explains.

transport and store refrigerated containers,

of fleet operators closely monitoring each

“To enable the platform to be level with the

thanks to its 80 on-site power points.

job in order to make sure they remain on

container floor to ensure work health and

Over-dimensional haulage is another area

safety (WHS) obligations are met, we worked

of expertise. Arrow is also a provider of

track, keeping the customer informed throughout the journey.

quarantine services, and is one of only three

Speaking about the company’s connection

chassis rails immediately behind the mid-

companies in Melbourne with Department of

with CIMC, Arrow Transport’s Managing

mounted container. This allows the platform

Agriculture inspectors based on site full-time,

Director, Craig Webster, says his first

which provides excellent turnaround times on

experience with CIMC trailers was when he

to sit in this lower section, making it the right height for loading the container.”

quarantine inspections for Arrow clients.

bought some trailers from the company for

Craig goes on to explain that these specialised

The company utilises a diverse range of trailer

his previous employer some 15 years ago.

skels are still multi-use and can also carry

types including side-loaders, A-doubles,

“I still see those trailers running around the

either a 40- or two 20-foot containers as

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is lowered onto the skel behind the mid-

with CIMC to design a drop section into the

required. This is an important point for Arrow Transport which has a strong focus on fleet utilisation and versatility to ensure maximum productivity. Craig’s father, Steve Webster, is responsible for specifying the fleet of trailers to suit Arrow and its customers’ varying needs, and to detail coming to the fore

he worked closely with CIMC to develop

a driver not having

the unique design of the 10 skels which recently went into service.

the turntable at the

“Dad does a lot of work in the design

“It’s simply a steel hollow section welded to

ideas being implemented in this project to

space for our company,” Craig continues.

the trailer’s leading edge which the prime

“He and Andrew Bishop (Arrow Transport

mover chassis or turntable hits instead

make the trailers safer on the road, as well as reduce the cost of maintenance.”

Commercial Manager) both find the

of the air connections in the case of a

Speaking about Arrow’s continued

people at CIMC very good to work with

misaligned turntable,” Craig describes.

growth, Craig adds that it’s imperative

and receptive to incorporating the design features we require in the trailers.”

Following the batch of 10 specialised

to be fully across the IT space in order to

40-foot skels recently delivered, Arrow

maximise efficiencies.

Craig adds that his father has initiated

Transport has also ordered a pair of

“Each of our trucks has a tablet which

a raft of design changes to the trailers

retractable skels from CIMC as it seeks

is used to send jobs to the drivers,

over the years, coming up with better

to strengthen its relationship with the trailer manufacturer.

among other things, and we have EDI

ways to do things in order to improve efficiencies and minimise damage.

correct height when coupling.

with the design and manufacture of these units. There are a number of his

“In the last three months, CIMC Trailers

(electronic data interchange) with our customers,” he explains.

“Dad originally came up with the idea of

has worked very closely with Arrow to

“Staying abreast of the technology

installing steel mudguards on the skels,”

ensure the design of the skels can meet

allows us to maintain our competitive

Craig says. “However, we found they were

the company’s operational requirements

edge while expanding to fill new

too easily damaged so he changed the

while maintaining the highest standards

market opportunities.”

design and incorporated rubber conveyor-

on safety,” says Luke Byrne, Account Manager for CIMC.

belt style guards similar to those used in the logging industry.”

“Steve Webster’s years of experience and

Another feature Steve devised prevents

knowledge in the transport industry ensured

damage to the air and electrical connections

this process went smoothly and Steve

on the front of the trailers in the event of

was very approachable, with his attention

Contact CIMC Trailers 20 Whitfield Boulevard Cranbourne West Vic 3977 Ph: 03 9797 2100 Web: www.cimc.com.au

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Tieman’s New PBS ‘ Super Triple’ BRINGING TO MARKET ANOTHER NEW PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED COMBINATION – THE LARGEST TRIPLE ROAD TRAIN TO OPERATE IN AUSTRALIA – HIGHLIGHTS THE COMMITMENT THAT TIEMAN TANKERS HAS TO HELPING GREAT SOUTHERN FUELS LEAD THE WAY IN FUEL DISTRIBUTION. Great Southern Fuels is a bulk fuel and

most productive manner, Steve McWhirter

tonnes and is approved to travel on Level

lubricant distributor dedicated to providing

of Great Southern Fuels, specified a new

4 roads delivering approximately 142,000

efficient customer service and maintaining

Tieman ‘Super Triple’ combination which has

litres of diesel fuel to remote mine sites in

a high public profile throughout various

a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 168

WA. This is the largest fuel triple road train

regional centres in the Great Southern, Upper Great Southern and Central Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia. The business originally started in Lake Grace in July 1976 and has grown to incorporate major depots at Katanning, Narrogin, Albany, Corrigin, Koorda, Wongan Hills, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Kewdale, Moora, Merredin, Jerramungup, Carnamah and other regional locations. It has expanded from a one-truck operation started by the two directors of the company, Allan & Faye McWhirter, and now operates and/or supplies over 85 of the state’s rural BP retail outlets and delivers to metropolitan retail sites and BP commercial accounts. To achieve the best payload in the safest and

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in investing in Tieman’s ‘Super Triple’. “The safety aspects of the ‘Super Triple’, in terms of road stability, are unbelievable,” he says. “There’s no swaying or movement from side to side at speed which allows the driver to concentrate on the road ahead instead of worrying about how the last trailer is tracking” Fleet safety is a top priority in the fuel distribution business according to Steve. “In the industry we operate in, every advantage counts. When we couple a Volvo FH16

L-R Col Tieman, Steve and Allan McWhirter.

700 HP to a Tieman ‘Super Triple’, we have created a whole new world of performance

for their PBS ‘Super Triple’ knowing well

with the ultimate in driver safety and comfort

their capability.

along with superior performance in dynamic

“The Tieman team are always happy to help,

stability and payload.”

work closely with customers on new designs

WA Main Roads have again been

and also deliver a great Australian made

instrumental in working closely with both

product that we know and trust,” Steve says.

Tieman Tankers and Great Southern Fuels

“Their after-sales support is the same as

to allow this new innovation to operate

their pre-sales support – they don’t just sell

on regional Level 4 roads in WA. Sixteen

you a tanker, they are always there to answer

PBS performance measures had to pass

questions and assist. Tieman is an excellent company to partner with.”

simulation and supporting evidence provided Tieman ‘Super Triple’™.

by Tieman on swept path performance. Their in house PBS expertise being an industry point of difference to Tieman customers all

Fast Fact

around the country.

Tieman have introduced unique and

Each quad-axle tanker has a capacity of

“We are proud to again be first to market

proprietary aluminium extrusions,

50,000 litres – the rear axle being a steer axle

with another new PBS innovation and our

and design processes to maximise the

to optimise swept path. The tankers have

team will continue to collaborate with Road

strength and durability of ‘off road’

unique ‘off road’ structural design features

Owners around Australia to introduce more

tankers. Built in Australia for tough

similar to Tieman’s ‘Bush Bullet’ design to

efficient and safer tanker combinations,”

Australian conditions.

ensure reliability and durability for the freight

Tieman Tanker’s Director, Col Tieman, says.

task of delivering fuel to remote mine sites

“Whether for bulk liquid or dry bulk

in WA.

products, we are changing the game in

For Steve, ensuring vehicle operator safety –

productivity for our customers around

as well as the safety of other road users and

Australia.”

the wider community – was a deciding factor

Great Southern Fuels commissioned Tieman

combination operating in Australia.

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

Optimum tracking and stability at speed.

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The game plan JOHN KRUEGER’S 70TH BIRTHDAY COINCIDED WITH THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT THAT HAS DOUBLED CAPACITY ACROSS THE KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT BUSINESS. A SERIES OF ONGOING EXPANSIONS IS POSITIONING THE VICTORIA-BASED TRAILER MANUFACTURER FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS. Two years ago, Krueger Transport Equipment

quality to deliver exceptional trailers for the

welding equipment were also introduced,

embarked on phase one of a three-phase

while quality assurance documentation

plan to deliver ‘the best trailer manufacturing

Australian market. Krueger Transport Equipment, during

business in Australia, focusing on quality,

phase one, also introduced three new

was also updated and improved. Innovation saw the introduction of the ratchet

innovation and customer service’.

production jigs designed to increase both

mezzanine deck allowing deck movements

Phase one restructured Krueger’s

the quality and the productivity of the

by one forklift operator, the improvement

manufacturing and aftermarket facilities and

manufacturing process. Welding manuals

of the buckle-less load restraint curtain, the

processes, significantly increasing the output

and procedures along with upgraded

Slide-A-Gate and the Self Lifting Gate. This keen focus on quality and innovation is now an ongoing part of the Krueger culture. Phase two of this project, according to Managing Director John Krueger, was delivered under time and under budget; and he attributes the success of the expansion to the relentless passion for improvement of what he considers to be the strongest leadership team in the industry. “Phase Two was designed to deliver increased capacity and capability through a focus on our people, processes, and

Facility upgrades have doubled Krueger Transport Equipments manufacturing output.

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customer service,” he says. “In terms of people, Krueger has

introduced leadership training for managers, completed Workplace Health & Safety training for all Supervisors and rolled out Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing across the entire workforce. “All service centre employees have participated in supplier led training in all components and subcomponents. “A full set of Standard Work Procedures were developed and implemented across the business to increase quality and productivity

Krueger Transport Equipment takes a hands-on approach to manufacturing hard wearing trailers.

in all areas. A tooling review saw the upgrading of tools across all sites ensuring

and success to the bottom line.”

The systems and process changes are

we had the correct tools to meet all work

The under time and under budget

reported to be well underway and are

requirements.”

implementation of phase two has enabled

currently ahead of time and budget with the

Phase two delivered a 100 per cent increase

Krueger to bring forward the investment

plan to deliver this calendar year – six months

in capacity through building expansion

and implementation of phase three of the

ahead of schedule.

and improvements to the layout of the

plan – the introduction of the SAP Business

John Krueger is proud of the achievements

production and service facilities across the

One ERP system and the associated process

of his team at Krueger and looks forward to

country. This along with an increase in

the continuing success of the business. The

resources across the business has delivered

improvements. “In addition to the SAP B1 implementation,

strength and success to the bottom line

Krueger Transport Equipment has introduced

Innovation (Lead Not Follow), Dependability

according to Krueger.

a new Time Management System to better

(Deliver Our Promise) and Teamwork (Co-

“At the production facility in Truganina,

understand activities and processes and is

operate, Collaborate, Communicate) are alive

two new buildings increased the footprint

upgrading our new trailer quoting system

and well and will continue to drive Krueger’s

and provided a purpose-built office for

to increase the accuracy and efficiency of

commitment to its people and its customers.

supervisors,” John says. “The new facilities combined with the

the order to production process,” John says.

Happy Birthday John Krueger.

restructuring of the layouts of the production

designed to improve the timeliness, accuracy

and service facilities and a 25 per cent

Contact

and quality of information to drive the

increase in the workforce increased the

quality of our products, the efficiency of our

capacity of the business by over 100 per cent. “Phase one and two have delivered strength

processes and effectiveness of management

Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 21333 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Krueger values of Quality (Our Best Always),

“The investment in upgrading our systems is

decision making.”

The Krueger Transport Equipment team.

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A Class Act! The Tieman ‘Classic’ SUTTON TRANSPORT HAS EXPANDED ITS FOOD GRADE ROAD TANKER FLEET WITH A B-DOUBLE COMBINATION DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY TIEMAN TANKERS. THIS ‘CLASSIC’ STAINLESS STEEL SPECIFICATION EMPHASISES FLEET PRESENTATION, OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCT PROTECTION. Based in the regional town of Numurkah

as canola oil, fertiliser and milk to where

Mitch says. “It’s a competitive market and

– 228 kilometres north of Melbourne –

the state of your B-doubles when they

second-generation family business, Sutton

they are needed most. Director, Mitch Sutton, understands the

Transport operates a dozen B-doubles that

importance of running a freight business

a lot about your operations. If you don’t

cart bulk liquids along the east coast of

that takes pride in its image.

take pride in your fleet, it can raise flags

Australia. These food grade stainless steel

“Our clients, especially when carting food

about your obligations and responsibilities,

road tankers move various products such

grade bulk liquids, expect clean tankers,”

especially in light of Chain of Responsibility,

Lighter tare weight for more payload.

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enter a yard or distribution hub can say

product contamination. “The insulation capabilities of Tieman’s tankers also ensure that our more temperature-sensitive bulk liquids are protected during long hauls,” Mitch says. Tieman manufacture everything in-house including suspension subframes as well as a unique lead B-double subframe featuring a huckbolted cross member design that not only is lighter in tare weight, but also offers more payload to other designs and also allows some flex to eliminate future cracking of subframes. Vehicle operator safety is also front-of-mind for Mitch. “The Tieman B-double can also be top-loaded,” he says. “This development Tieman Stainless steel 25m B-double.

is ideal for workplace health and safety.” All mild steel that is used is sandblasted in-house prior to applying the undercoat

so maintaining a modern road tanker

spec, our team took on the challenge to

and then Tieman’s premium grade top coat

fleet with a quality finish was a crucial

customise to his needs,” says Tieman Sales

paint that is utilised simply raises the bar on

consideration when investing in our latest

Executive, Brodie Tieman. “This is always a

industry tanker finishes.

Tieman tanker.”

point of difference we offer. I’m proud to be

Tieman, embracing Australian build, quality

The latest Tieman tanker to join Sutton

part of the third generation for our family

and smart engineering design, is also proud

Transport’s fleet is a stainless steel, multi

business as we continue to set the industry

to deliver a product to Sutton Transport that

compartment B-double combination. The

even in-house has been described as one of

final finish, according to Tieman Tankers, is

benchmark for tanker quality.” The B-double Tieman ‘Classic’ design

a true reflection of combining the detailed

features a full-length chassis on both

the company.

request of family-owned transport operator,

the lead and rear tankers. It incorporates

which is proud to showcase itself to the

Tieman’s unique fail-safe vent that

industry, with a 67-year-old family-owned

prevents vacuum or over pressurisation

Australian tanker manufacturing business

of the barrel that can cause damage.

that delivers quality products.

Unlike other vents, it cannot break and fall

“When Mitch asked us for this high grade

into the tanker which is often a cause of

the best finished tankers recently built by

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

L-R Mitch Sutton and Brodie Tieman.

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Better by design RUNNING A BUSY OPERATION SPANNING GREATER MELBOURNE AND REGIONAL VICTORIA, VICTORIAN CRANE TRUCKS RELIES ON GOUGH PALFINGER AS PREFERRED SUPPLIER AND SERVICER OF ITS TRUCKMOUNTED CRANES. THE COMPANY RECENTLY ORDERED FIVE PALFINGER PK42002SHD UNITS MOUNTED TO KENWORTH T359 PRIME MOVERS HAULING SEMI-TRAILERS USED FOR A RANGE OF TASKS INCLUDING SHIFTING PORTABLE BUILDINGS, LENGTHS OF STEEL AND ROOF TRUSSES.

The location of the rear mounted stabilisers helps take some weight off the steer axle.

One of the key requirements of any

According to Mitch Blencoe, General

aspects we’ve found Gough Palfinger to

successful transport business is having

Manager of Victorian Crane Trucks based

be exceptionally good, which is a very

reliable equipment that’s fit for purpose

at Dandenong South, both these boxes are

important thing when you need equipment

and with a build quality that ensures it will

well and truly ticked by truck-mounted crane

to consistently work hard over a long period

continue to offer sterling service over many

specialist Gough Palfinger Australia.

of time.”

years of operation.

“We’ve been using Palfinger cranes for many

Victorian Crane Trucks operates a total of

Another key requirement is that this

years and we’ve found them to be the best

45 trucks including 10 semi-trailers and the

equipment is backed by a supplier with

for longevity,” Mitch explains. “We’ve had

remainder rigids, with around 35 of the

the smarts to not only initially spec the

other brands where booms have cracked,

trucks fitted with cranes. Mitch says the

equipment correctly for its intended role, but

and they’ve generally been unreliable so

oldest Palfingers in the fleet are now 20

also to provide the appropriate after-sales

we’ve pretty much standardised on Palfinger.

years young and still going strong.

support in terms of servicing and repairs.

“Also, on the technical support and service

In regards to the latest five units Mitch says,

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trucks had to be built in a way that enabled the steer axle weight to be right which was a fairly involved process.” He went on to say that the first unit has now been completed and everything went to plan, paving the way for the subsequent four units. Further to this, Marc says this is by far the largest crane he has seen fitted to a prime mover. “Prior to this I have only seen cranes around the 26 to 30 tonne-metre capacity fitted to prime movers,” he says. “However, these units are 42 tonne-metre capacity which is a huge increase. I now know that if the truck build is done correctly this is possible. “I’ve found it to be a very interesting

Fuel and hydraulic oil tanks were moved rearward to ensure the correct steer axle weight limit is maintained.

scenario – getting the engineers from both our organisation and PACCAR involved

“We wanted the largest possible crane

trailer mounted crane setup.”

and getting it right. This meant about four

mounted to Kenworth T359 6x4 prime

The task of specifying the new units ensuring

people were working in close co-operation

movers. We chose this model of Kenworth

everything was within the prescribed legal

to bring the project to fruition.

because they have the lightest steer axle

limits fell to Marc Pisani, NSW Sales Manager

“Victorian Crane Trucks is a long-standing

weight which enables the heaviest crane to

at Gough Palfinger Australia.

customer and they love Palfinger cranes so

be installed.”

Marc has been involved with spec’ing and

we knew we had to find a way to make it

Mitch explains that the type of work the

selling Palfinger cranes for more than 40

work,” Marc adds. “We really had to think

company does requires the crane to be

years and he says getting everything right

outside the box to get it over the line.

mounted on the prime mover instead of at the rear of the trailer.

can be a complex and time-consuming task.

“At Gough Palfinger Australia, our goal is

He says this was certainly the case with the

to create solutions that meet our customers’

“We have looked into trailer mounted cranes

needs and expectations. This is a prime

but for our type of work they encroach on

latest order for Victorian Crane Trucks. “We needed to engage our own

the load space too much,” he says. “Our

engineering department and PACCAR’s

trucks do a lot of extendible work as well

(Kenworth) engineers along with Mitch

as high and wide loads – we were recently

Blencoe who provided details of the

transporting trusses that were 25m long and

previous sub-frame mounting system the

4.5m wide which you just couldn’t do with a

company had used,” Marc explains. “The

example of that.” Contact Gough Palfinger Australia 66 Industrial Avenue Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: (07) 3271 5811 Web: www.palfinger.com.au

Fast Fact Thanks to the combined engineering expertise of Gough Palfinger Australia and Kenworth manufacturer PACCAR Australia, Victorian Crane Trucks is adding expanded capabilities to its fleet of prime mover and semi-trailer combinations used to transport a range of oversize loads.

The 42 tonne-metre Palfinger cranes will be used to lift demountable buildings, lengths of steel and roof trusses.

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

A champion for fluid power WITH CLOSE TO 20 YEARS OF SELLING DC POWER PACKS IN AUSTRALIA, PT HYDRAULICS HAVE RELEASED THE BOSS RANGE OF PRODUCTS. TRAILER MAGAZINE SPEAKS TO MARK HOBBS, THE NATIONAL PRODUCT MANAGER FOR BOSS TRANSPORT MARKETS, TO LEARN MORE.

Let your Boss do the hard work: Boss Hydraulics.

”After a change in supplier contracts in

Mark says that being able to work with

policies and procedures of an ISO certified

2017, PT Hydraulics was able to source a

one of the largest suppliers of power

company to fully support the Boss product

product that was suited perfectly for the

packs in the US boosted PT Hydraulics’

range in Australia.

Australian market and complemented the

confidence because it not only had a

A combination of PT Hydraulics’ extensive

range of products PT Hydraulics already

quality product but could also leverage the

experience paired with the influence of

had to offer,” Mark says.

KTI’s team of experts allowed the business

When discussing the products in the

to develop its own range of DC power

Boss Transport range, Mark says that PT

packs into a solution to best suit Australian

Hydraulics have actually been selling the

customers’ expectations.

Boss brand for over five years through its

“We know what our customers expect

AG cylinder range.

Fast Fact

from a supplier and we are able to provide

These cylinders are available in a range

In 1935, Ritch Engineering

this through putting stock on the shelf

of sizes from 1.5’ right up to 5’ bore size,

commenced manufacturing of high-

of both pre-built product and individual

with strokes up to 48’ long. Their early

pressure hydraulics in Melbourne,

components,” Mark says.

success has been through the ability to

Australia. SPX Corporation of USA

“At PT Hydraulics we have always provided

supply OEM business with a high-quality

purchased Ritch Engineering and so

our customers the ability to customise their

product at an exceptional price.

Power Team Australia was formed in

power packs and this hasn’t changed with

The Boss DC power packs are supplied

1989. PT Hydraulics was founded in

the Boss products.

through renowned Californian Company,

2003 as a result of a management

“We can mix and match to build over 20

KTI Hydraulics Inc., which has more than

buyout of the Australian hydraulics

circuits with both AC and DC motors and

20 years of experience in supplying the

operations of SPX Corporation (Fluid

19 different reservoir sizes. It really does

North American market in excess of

Power Division).

allow us to provide every customer a pack

100,000 power packs per year.

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for all applications.”

Another advantage of the Boss power pack is its Pressure Balanced Gear Pump. This pump provides a high level of efficiency compared to older fixed displacement pumps. The amount of slippage in the gears of a fixed displacement pump enables the oil to bypass however with a pressure balanced pump the gap between the top and bottom plate is minimised as the pressure in the pump increases which then increases the efficiencies of the gears. Over the last 12 months PT Hydraulics and Boss Hydraulics have also added valve options which include a range of

New Boss AC type power pack.

Cetop and stackable valves. These valves complement the power packs with the ability to mount directly onto the packs through the use of custom manifolds or be used as standalone valves.

A complete range of mobile valves are

Completing the valve range are the counter

also now available, created specifically for

balance valves made to suit the Boss

Manufactured in Europe, these are

the Australian transport industry, with a

cylinders with a ‘Banjo’ style connection.

durable, high quality valves with a full

number of application options ranging

The complete Boss product range is

range of sandwich valve options available.

from 1-7 spools.

stocked in a number of locations with its main warehouse being in Melbourne and satellite stocking locations in Queensland and Western Australia. “Our team of experts are based all over Australia to fully support their customers on the ground, with fast quoting, service and advice at your fingertips,” Mark says. “For more information on the Boss range of products contact us on 1300 BOSS HYD (1300 267 749) or sales@bosshydraulics.com.au.” Contact PT Hydraulics Australia 19 Ricketts Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Ph: 03 9562 8800 Web: www.pthydraulics.com.au

Boss Piston Air Motor.

Boss CETOP Valve.

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Rising to the challenge SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS, QUINN TRANSPORT, SPECIFIES BPW GEAR FOR ITS ROAD TRANSPORT FLEET AND FARMING EQUIPMENT TO THRIVE IN AN AGRICULTURE-RICH YET DROUGHT-STRICKEN REGION. The unpredictable nature of farming in

and mix of 100 trailers.

“We are always looking for good

South Australia, a direct result of extreme

“Over the years we have seen payloads of

second-hand equipment because with the

weather conditions, has prompted many

55 tonnes, then 60 tonnes and in recent

Grain Industry being so varied with the

operators in the state to diversify their

years we’ve increased productivity with AB-

droughts, we need to be able to park our

businesses to stay afloat. For Quinn

triples which were originally at 99 tonnes,”

equipment for long periods of time when

Transport, the trucking company manages

Scott says. “Now with Higher Mass Limits

not required.

a broad range of transport tasks ranging

(HML) we can cart 108 tonnes which gives

“If we do buy new trailers, we’ll spec

from livestock cartage and bulk haulage

us a payload of around 70-tonne so we

BPW. The oldest set we have is on a

to refrigerated transportation and general

use fewer trucks to complete the task

Freightmaster flattop that my father

freight.

which is a good thing.”

bought new in 1997 and it hasn’t missed a

Rodney Quinn launched the business in

Scott says the trailer fleet is a diverse mix

beat. Our fleet is probably over 50 per cent

1966 with one truck and now his son,

in terms of age and type, and his team

BPW now, with the others being a mix of

Scott, manages the entire operation,

receives regular BPW product training

everything depending on what the second-

running a fleet of around 25 prime movers

onsite to stat up to date.

hand trailers had fitted at the time.”

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The latest addition to the Quinn Transport fleet – an A-double set of Barker 45’ walking floor waste trailers fitted with BPW Eco Plus 3 axles.

One of the latest additions to the Quinn

Along with the new set of Barker trailers,

Transport fleet is an A-double set of Barker

Scott purchased a new set of Byrne

componentry shows that the secondgeneration family business is committed

45’ walking floor waste trailers fitted with

Livestock B-double crates, also with the

to delivering a consistently reliable

BPW Eco Plus 3 axles.

and quality service across its diverse

“We dealt with Kane Wagnet at CMV

Quinn Transport continues to service

transport portfolio.

Trucks whom is the Barker Agent in South

the Eyre Peninsula towns of Cowell,

Australia,” Scott says. “They were great to

Cleve, Arno Bay and Darke Peak through

deal with and the trailers are performing to

the cartage of all goods required by

all expectations. They are currently working

local business and farmers throughout

from Port Lincoln to Veolia’s Port Neill land

the region. The company’s reliance

fill site.”

on road transport bolstered by BPW

Contact BPW Transpec 1-11 Cherry Lane Laverton North VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9267 2444 Web: www.bpwtranspec.com.au

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

Industry Leader: Emma Thompson TRAILER MAGAZINE SPEAKS TO EMMA THOMPSON WHO IS THE OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR SPECIALIST ROAD TANKER REPAIR AND SERVICE OPERATION DURHAM FABRICATIONS AND LIQUIP NEWCASTLE. What first drew you to the commercial

work later than the team; this allows me

get the chance to get things done without

road transport industry?

to drop my children off at school. In my

distractions, although more often than not

I was looking for a career change and I

opinion I am setting a good example for

the phone keeps ringing – a good indication

wanted to be involved in something different

them by being a full-time working mum

that at Durham Fabrications we are doing

from what I had done before, a career that

and modelling good work ethics that were

things right!

would keep me motivated and provide me

instilled into me by my parents.

with the opportunity to grow and continue to

Once I get to the office I have a quick

learn new skills.

meeting with the team and then

What has been a highlight of your career so far?

When the opportunity arose for me to join

commence all the aspects of running the

I never thought my career path would lead

Durham Fabrications, I knew it would not be

business including making sure we keep

me to supplying metering and pumping

easy and I would have a lot to learn, but I was

the terminals loading the tankers and the

equipment onto one of the Australian islands

up for this challenge.

tankers on the road. Each day is different, someone may need a

for their farm fuel upgrade; or measuring and

What does a standard day for you look like?

part that has suddenly failed, someone may

fuel terminals in Newcastle.

need some advice on a technical enquiry or

Last year I worked with one of our clients,

I am very grateful to have a flexible

an urgent repair. At the end of the day when

our workshop manager Luke and our

arrangement where I start and finish

the workshop and admin teams go home I

workshop team to deliver our first 25,000

supplying a loading arm to one of the bulk

Emma Thompson gained valuable insights at the recent Bulk Tanker Day in Brisbane.

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litre fuel tanker built to dangerous goods

I believe female-driven events help to

Emma Thompson with her son, Baylen.

specifications. There is nothing better than

promote the variety of career choices

getting a call from the client at the end of a

that are available to women. They also

build telling you how happy they are.

promote acceptance within the industry

Probably one of the best was when I received

for females and are a great way to meet

a random call from a start-up company that had heard about our reputation and wanted

others within the industry.

us to set them up with a dangerous goods

How can people and companies in the

tanker; we have since built three for them.

transport industry better promote it as a career choice for women?

What is the best thing about the

Companies need to promote the diversity

transport industry? The people and the diversity. I love that I

of the roles that are available for women

am part of a company that contributes to

helping educate children from an early

the way products make their way to the

age and offering work experience to

consumer. As Durham Fabrications services the fuel

students from local schools, colleges and universities.

terminal and tanker industries, I enjoy

The industry isn’t purely male driven;

making sure we have equipment on hand

there are women who drive tankers,

in all areas of the transport industry by

manage fleet maintenance or occupy

and ready to go. Our spare parts portfolio covers Liquip

What do female-driven events in

scheduling or sales roles. In my experience

International, Liquip/OPW, Midland Rail

commercial road transport mean to you?

I have found men to be accepting and

and Dry Bulk, so there is always a new

Coming into an industry that has

happy to deal with not only myself but

product to learn about which keeps things

traditionally been male-dominated can be

other females who work at Durham

diverse and interesting.

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them to understand your specific operational requirements and conditions

Spud is the National Fleet and Logistics

company DirectHaul in the Northern

in order to better facilitate product

Manager at LogicHaul, a medium-sized

Territory, a position I held for 11 years,” he says.

improvements and reduce down time.”

Brisbane-based trucking firm that specialises in masonry and building materials haulage

Some three years ago Spud made a

Roseneder Award which recognises

along the eastern seaboard.

significant ‘sea change’, moving from

technical and fleet maintenance excellence

Prior to this, he managed a fleet of road

Darwin where he was born and raised to

at the Australian Trucking Association’s

train fuel tankers with DirectHaul in the

Brisbane where he became a shareholder in

Technical & Maintenance conference.

Northern Territory, home to some of the

LogicHaul, a company based at Yatala that

Among his many achievements at

harshest operating conditions in Australia.

delivers palletised construction products

DirectHaul were the introduction of

He started his career 35 years ago as an

including bricks, blocks, pavers, pylons,

industry health and safety procedures

apprentice diesel mechanic with Detroit

sleepers and sand along the eastern

Diesel at a time when the 6V71, 8V71

seaboard.

such as vehicle fault reporting, along with isolation lockouts and other

and 8V92 two-stroke diesels were popular

In his current role, Spud is charged with

emergency management procedures

choices in the heavy-duty scene.

the task of keeping the fleet working as

to mitigate the seriousness of tanker

In the mid-1980s the revolutionary Detroit

efficiently as possible and introducing the

rollover incidents.

Diesel Series 60 four-stroke engine – the

most reliable and fit-for-purpose prime

first heavy-duty diesel to incorporate

movers and trailers to progressively replace

electronic engine management – made its

the older units.

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“Since then I’ve been involved in the

trucks for the best possible performance,

honouring the unsung heroes of the

trucking industry in various roles, most

Spud says his time with DirectHaul taught

commercial road transport industry.

recently as Fleet Manager for fuel haulage

him much about product durability in the

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Q: Pack & Send has been around for a while now. Is the 2016 business still comparable to the one 22 years ago – for example, is parcel delivery still the core of the business? A: The Pack & Send business has changed tremendously since 1993. We started it before the notion of e-commerce, or even the Internet, was in the vernacular, so there has been a significant shift in the way we function. But our mission has always been the same – providing convenient access to a wide range of solutions when sending anything, anywhere. The types of services we can offer are now more varied, though – from traditional

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“PBS is a trending topic in transport and every operator is either getting on board

The next logical step, he adds, is the launch of a refrigerated double version of the best selling model. “This is a first for us,” says Grant. “Designing this combination was all about pushing the innovation bar higher, which meant reducing the

with high productivity vehicle design or at

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO OPERATE A TRANSPORT BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA, BUT THE FRANCHISE MODEL IS STILL COMPARATIVELY RARE. MOOREBANK-BASED PACK & SEND HAS PERFECTED THE CONCEPT. Interview by Sebastian Grote tarting off with a single office in Parramatta, NSW, Pack & Send has evolved into a national delivery heavyweight that can draw on more than 100 service centres Australiawide and was recognised as the Australian Franchisor of the Year in 2007 by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Franchise Council of Australia. Now also present in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, Pack & Send is considered a leading force in the transport franchise game. Prime Mover met founder Michael Paul, who has been serving as CEO of the company since its incorporation in February 1993.

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

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least strongly considering adding that type of equipment to their fleet,” says National Sales Manager, Grant Krueger. “To be able to provide them with the best support on

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

that journey, we’ve dedicated ourselves to growing our PBS offering.” Drawing on ample experience in PBS vehicle design – Krueger has built numerous PBS-

Q: How did the parcel delivery industry change since the early days? With Toll IPEC, Star Track and emerging online services like Sendle on the scene, the competition must be fierce. A: The parcel delivery industry has evolved with the times. For example, customers today expect that a fundamental requirement of parcel delivery services is an online ‘track and trace’ function that provides a real time delivery status. When we started in 1993, no parcel carrier in Australia had that capability as the technology wasn’t yet in place. You had to phone the carrier to find out exactly where your parcel was – and you usually got a response the next day. In the early days, deliveries were also primarily B2B and very few deliveries were made to households. The growth of e-commerce has changed that, with significantly more B2C deliveries. In line with that, the competition has also changed – for example, where Pack & Send once relied either on customers walking in store or phoning us to send their goods, we are now developing new and

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

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

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

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

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

Krueger’s latest PBS build is a hybrid between a standard curtain-sider in the front and a refirgerated one in the back, both PBS-optimised for maximum payload.

we wanted to offer our customers even

allows for maximum cubic, full-height

more space and flexibility, making for a

loading, with the ability to achieve general

downtime, with daily loading and unloading

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

loads and mass loading without the usual

going much faster,” he explains.

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

10 per cent payload reduction.”

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

version, says Grant, with the A-trailer

idea of what freight will be on board, how

non-refrigerated and the B-trailer set-up

frequently the trailers are used and what

as a refrigerated curtain-sider. According

roads the drivers will use. Information like this is crucial when building any trailer that

It’s safe to say George R.R. Martin did not

agenda, and the dynamic between them is

alike – both driven by the same hope for

concept under NTC leadership, known

approval process. But despite brimming

upgrades to both the A and B-trailer for

runs on PBS.”

have high productivity vehicle design in

constantly changing.”

a happy ending and both held back by

as PBS. The Australian Transport Council

with good intention, the NHVR got off to

the hybrid unit. “Both trailers feature

Going forward, Krueger’s focus will be

mind when he penned the first sentence

In the book, the short opening line is meant

approved the reform in October 2007.

inscrutable complexity. “When we talk

low profile mezzanine decks (58mm on

a wrong start in early 2014 and had to

on adding to its portfolio across the

of A Game of Thrones in 1991, starting

to foreshadow an unknown threat lingering

PBS, there is still a lot of misinformation

The idea behind it was simple: Under

rely on the help of the state authorities it

the front deck and 100mm on the rear

board, while also solidifying its position

the best-selling novel with a simple, “we

in the descending darkness, urging the

out there as to who is responsible for what

the technical guidance of an accredited

was meant to replace until a new CEO, Sal

lower decks, ed.), allowing for extra loading

as a PBS powerhouse. “Krueger is all

should start back.”

protagonist’s hunting party to pause and

assessor, OEMs and transport businesses

and who is pulling which string, so creating

space that provides more loading capacity

Petroccitto, came into office and started

about developing effective, efficient

Yet, the ominous opening could be

reassess where they are headed.

more transparency is our most important

were given the opportunity to develop

bringing the fragile organisation on course

for the customer, particularly for forklift

and high productivity transport

a perfect fit to tell the twisted tale of

In real life Australia, it may represent the

objective as a governing body.”

innovative HPFV designs outside the

again.

drivers loading pallets,” he notes.

solutions and that’s what the new PBS

Australia’s Performance-Based Standards

existing envelope and have them approved

course PBS-inspired heavy vehicle design

“In addition, we have fitted perforated

A year and a half on, the Brisbane-based

B-double refrigerated double drop deck

(PBS) scheme – at least if you listen closely

has taken since it was first conceived more

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on a case-by-case basis for use on routes

organisation is now in charge of all 3,271

division sheets between the drops of the

combination represents,” Grant adds. “The

to those at the coalface.

than a decade ago, with many a lesson

The foundation of the PBS scheme as we

HPFVs generate direct operational

that were found safe and structurally

PBS-approved heavy vehicle combinations

trailer to this build to provide additional air

unit is designed to deliver huge productivity

“Talking about PBS is a lot like explaining

learned by forging boldly ahead and

know it today was laid in 2006 in response

economic benefits through cost savings

sound. Administered by the NTC, the

flow and circulation and assist operators in

in Australia, which make for a total of

gains that will help increase a company’s

Game of Thrones’ intricate storyline to

then taking a step back to re-evaluate

to an alarming future outlook by the

to operators and their customers, as

concept was rolled out on a state level and

about 5,500 individual trailers. On top of

side shifting pallets. They also provide load

profit margins. For maximum safety, we

someone who has never heard anything

the course.

National Transport Commission (NTC).

well as flow-on benefits of around

gave each entity the freedom to set key

that, it is responsible for the entire PBS

restraint when braking.”

have also added our patent pending, OHS-

Regardless of the set-up, the PBS

friendly Self Lifting Gate system.”

about it,” says Laszlo ‘Les’ Bruzsa, a longtime PBS advocate who is now serving

“With each customer that orders a PBS

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

to Grant, Krueger has made significant

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maximise freight capacity and also minimise

that operators can use to ramp up payloads. It has a cubic capacity of 190m³, with 75m³ in the A and 116m³ in the B-trailer. Grant explains, “Under the PBS framework,

“Even today, the level of understanding and support for this initiative fluctuates across

The report found that Australia’s land

$5.6 billion, according to Austroads. Some 48 per cent of these benefits will

parameters independently. Over time, responsibility for the PBS

approval process – from vehicle design through to road access. Public criticism,

refrigerated combination will generate

as Chief Engineer at the National Heavy

the country,” says Les, who has endured

2020, prompting the Council of Australian

flow specifically to the manufacturing,

scheme passed from the NTC to the newly

however, has not subsided just yet, with

plenty of excitement amongst many

Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in Brisbane.

many a debate about PBS since 2007. He

Governments (COAG) and the Productivity

building materials, transport and food

constituted NHVR, which was tasked with

Sal admitting that, “there is still more

sub-sectors of the economy.

transport task would almost double by

“There are a lot of forces at work behind

argues that the pop culture phenomenon

Commission to accelerate the development

the scenes that all follow a slightly different

and Australia’s PBS scheme are surprisingly

of a high productivity freight vehicle (HPFV)

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high volume freight operators heading

the creation of a national rulebook for the

work to do to fully realise the safety and

into 2016, Grant predicts. “The bottom

trucking industry and streamlining the PBS

productivity benefits available to such a

line is this combination is designed to

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Civil action COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ARE VALUABLE ASSETS AND PROXIMITY TO RESOURCES, CUSTOMERS, WORKFORCES AND TRANSPORT HUBS IS VITAL. THE REPURPOSING OF THIS REAL ESTATE BEGINS WITH THE DECOMMISSIONING AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. A LEADER IN THIS FIELD IS MCMAHON SERVICES BASED IN ADELAIDE.

Glen McMahon started his demolition

environmental outcomes has resulted it the

keep the McMahon Services low loader

company in Adelaide 60 years ago and

company being the recipient of many state,

fleet occupied with moving the company-

his sons Andrew and David took over

national and even international awards.

owned plant items from local site to site

the management in 1990. The business

This level of commitment extends through

or across the country. The main intention

has since grown from an Adelaide-based

every facet of the organisation and David

is to transport the equipment to and

operation into an award-winning national

McMahon is passionate about each piece of

from project locations, but there can

contractor. By 2019 McMahon Services

equipment being presentable at all times,

be occasional backloads. A recent job

had grown to employ 700 people across

regardless of whether its age is ten years

involved eight floats carrying McMahon

Australia, and the family group’s other

or two days. The company has around $80

Services equipment to Port Hedland in

businesses take the current total to more

million worth of equipment which includes

Western Australia and then bringing back

than 1,100 people.

300 Toyota HiLux utes and an incredible

used crushing plants and hoppers from a

McMahon Services has developed an

array of civil construction and earthmoving

decommissioned mine.

industry leading reputation for the safe

machinery.

“To maintain efficiency, we do the long-

removal of asbestos and other hazardous

Its extensive suite of machinery includes

distance work ourselves with our own

materials. The rigorous approach to safety

lifting equipment ranging from 45 tonne

trucks,” says Rhys Parasiers, one of

on decontamination projects is paralleled

Franna cranes to 250 tonne Liebherr mobile

McMahon Services lead drivers. “That’s

throughout the entire business including the

cranes, as well as a new Kobelco 250 tonne

where we save money and maintain control

in-house road transport operations which

crawler crane which was recently imported

of the entire operation.”

are accredited with the National Heavy

from Germany. There are also many

The McMahon Services truck fleet includes

Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS).

specialised precision demolition attachments

tippers and hook lifts and the larger loads

McMahon Services’ strong commitment to

for short and long reach excavators. The various pieces of heavy equipment

require a range of trailers including Drake

delivering outstanding safety, quality and

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Diligent in Dubai THE GROWING DEMAND FOR BIGGER AND SAFER TIPPING SEMI-TRAILERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA IS A TREND THAT GORICA IS ON TOP OF. AS THE REGION CALLS FOR GREATER ROAD REGULATION AND EQUIPMENT WEIGHT ALLOWANCES, THE SPECIALISED TRAILER AND BODY BUILDER RISES TO THE CHALLENGE. GORICA Group is a leading developer and manufacturer of semi-trailers in the Middle East and Africa. For the past three decades the original equipment manufacturer has specialised in the production of tipping semitrailers and rigid mounted tipping bodies. The construction of the tree-shaped artificial archipelago, Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai was a major project that saw the use of more than a few hundred units of 40-cubic-metre ROCK tipping semi-trailers tasked with delivering bulk materials. “We’ve been pioneering in this segment by constantly developing new customised

GORICA produces tippers to spec due to nonuniform road standards throughout the Middle East.

solutions to satisfy customer requirements from an application and design perspective,”

Emirates – UAE – Qatar, Bahrain and

allowed by road regulations is 18 CBM and

Gorica General Manager Sales & Marketing,

Oman) and across Middle East technical

United Arab Emirates (UAE) where the market

Domen Bockor, says. GORICA is renowned for the design of its

specifications vary, depending on the

standard is 48 CBM. These differences make

intended application, in terms of capacity

it impossible to standardise.”

slanting rear door design – a benchmark

or volume, axle configuration and axle load

To conform with local road regulations and

in the tipping semi-trailer industry and a

capacity along with material thicknesses.

international standards, GORICA has tackled

distinctive feature that ensures GORICA

“If we look at mature markets like Europe,

this challenging task and has developed a

tippers on the road can be recognised

for example, where there are common road

complete range of tippers complete with

from afar. Due to non-uniform road regulations in

regulations, most of the tippers are quite similar and only vary to accommodate specific

unique features. “In our complete line-up we offer both

the Gulk Cooperation Council (the GCC is

uses,” Domen says. “Contrary to the Middle

carbon steel made tipping semi-trailers

a political and economic alliance including

East, you have extremes like Bahrain where

and wear resistant steel (like Hardox) made

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab

maximum capacity of a tipping semi-trailer

tipping semi-trailers where wear resistant steel is either used when the end user requires heavy duty ROCK application or where road regulations limit total gross combination weight so we can reduce thicknesses of the steel, but still keeping same strength of the tipping body part,” Domen says. “Ultimately, GORICA tipping semi-trailers are built with 30 years of innovation in the Middle East and Africa where we follow international standards in terms of design, optimised kerb weights but adding that necessary strength for rough environments and rigorous applications –

GORICA delivered tippers to Stevin Rock Group – a quarrying company that boasts a production capacity of 80 million tonnes annually.

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