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Partnerships against pandemic Is the medical supply chain ready to deliver when a viable Covid-19 vaccine is packaged for distribution? This is a question that DHL in partnership with analytics partner McKinsey & Company has considered. By their reckoning, there are more than 250 vaccines across seven platforms being developed and tested. The logistical challenges of maintaining stringent temperature requirements (up to -80°C) during transportation and warehousing, for instance, is concerning when the current network generally distributes vaccines at ~2-8°C. This freight task is truly immense when you look at the projections for global vaccine distribution, including up to 200,000 pallet shipments, 15 million deliveries in cooling boxes as well as 15,000 flights which will reportedly be required across various supply chain arrangements. DHL Chief Commercial Officer, Katja Busch, explained that sufficient planning and appropriate partnerships within the supply chain can play a key role in protecting lives against the pandemic as governments work to secure critical medical supplies
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during health emergencies. While we deal with the current Covid-19 situation, what will our world leaders and key industry decision makers do to improve the medical supply chain? For DHL, one of the most crucial activities in pandemic response management was bringing medical supplies such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from distant sources to use as at the frontline. When UNICEF sourced 100 times more face masks and 2,000 times more medical gloves than in 2019, PPE proved to be a major challenge for inbound logistics due to geographically concentrated production, limited airfreight capacity and a lack of inbound quality checks. DHL asserts that a comprehensive setup of public health crisis strategies and structure needs to be established by governments with partnerships from both public and private sectors to ensure a stable medical supply in a future health crisis. Sounds quite right, too.
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10 Industry News
The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.
24 Economy Australian industry is bouncing back from Covid-related productivity slumps. 26 Refrigerated Transport Equipment Far from cooling down, the highly competitive refrigerated trailer market is heating up. 34 Container Transport Fischer’s Haulage relies on Panus trailers to get the job done. 36 Trailer Builder
The latest developments in Australia’s trailer building scene.
38 38 Hydraulics A showcase of the latest hydraulic equipment.
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46 Braking Technology Bendix details its latest 4WD brake kit. 50 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and componentry. 52 Women in Industry Melissa Strong of Lindsay Australia received the Excellence in Transport gong at this year’s Women in Industry Awards.
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54 Industry Leaders Trailer Magazine speaks to Lisa Fotheringham. 56 Industry Icon Bob Martin is the National Training Manager at JOST Australia and has served the company since 2001. 58 Fleet of the Month Apex Steel uses a purpose-built fleet in which Western Star plays a prominent role. 60 World Map CHEREAU is committing to the industrialisation of hydrogen. 62 What’s On
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VTA calls for business support amid Covid-19 recovery
Australia’s supply chain is stronger thanks to the work of the Victorian Transport Association.
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA)
leading up to recent announcements for
“In advising the government on re-
continues to advocate for businesses
no changes to freight,” the VTA said in a statement.
opening the economy, the VTA has
The Victorian Government on 6 September released its roadmap for re-
“This is to ensure the transport industry
heavy vehicles be extended beyond
can support supply chains during the
September 21, when the temporary
opening the state’s economy as part of a
transition and ensure Victorian consumers
change to the Road Safety Act is due to
phased withdrawal from the Stage 3 and 4
have access to essential goods.
expire. We will continue to advocate for
restrictions that have been in place across
“The extension of restrictions on retail,
this extension so that our industry can
Victoria for the past five weeks.
hospitality and many other sectors of
service its customers and consumers as we
For the freight and logistics industry,
the economy will be extremely difficult
progress through the steps towards the
according to the VTA, the roadmap is
for these businesses to bear. All these
economy re-opening.
remarkably like what the industry has
businesses are consumers of freight,
followed all along, in consideration that
logistics and transport, and many are
“We will also advocate for the Victorian Government to provide additional
as an essential service, transport has
customers of our members.
financial support and relief to businesses
continued unabated, albeit with businesses
“To help them through this difficult
that have had longer restrictions forced
having to trade with a CovidSafe Plan.
time, it is essential we support them as
upon them through no fault of their
“The roadmap confirmed transport
best we can by providing them with the
own, to give them – and our broader
operators can continue to remain open
reliable and efficient transport services
Victorian economy – the best possible
with a CovidSafe Plan, which is consistent
they will continue to need to best service their customers.
chance of recovering when we reach a new Covid Normal.”
impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
with VTA advocacy in consultations
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recommended curfew exemptions on
New date for 2020 AFIA The Victorian Transport Association
involvement of award winners,
(VTA) has changed the date of the 2020
sponsors and entertainment.
Australian Freight Industry Awards
The new date for the award
(AFIA) due to Stage 4 Covid restrictions in Victoria.
presentation evening is Sunday 29
“The VTA has received a record number
The presentation will include live
of entries for the 2020 Australian Freight
entertainment from Boom Crash
Industry Awards, which is a phenomenal
Opera, live announcements and a professional production that is
effort given the challenging year we
November.
find ourselves in,” said VTA CEO, Peter Anderson.
commensurate with the high standards
“This is an extraordinary testament to the
for over 30 years.
enormous appeal of the Awards, and we
“We are committed to providing the
thank everyone that has taken time to
best possible forum for announcing
lodge nominations.
and recognising Award winners,
“Due to the extension of Stage 4
and it will certainly be a night to
Covid restrictions in Victoria, we have regrettably had to postpone
remember,” said Anderson. “Sincere
the presentation of the Awards in
TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia,
order to deliver the high-quality
and our category sponsors, for their
production we promised, with live
ongoing support of the Awards.”
the Awards have built a reputation
thanks to our major sponsors The Australian Freight Industry Awards is now set for November.
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Bulk tanker webinar explores industrial relations matters The National Bulk Tanker Association hosts webinars to keep industry engaged and informed.
The Victorian Transport Association’s Strategic
weeks, which I recall was a rate established
Industrial Planning Officer, Paul Ryan, spoke
among the major transport companies in the
situation,” said Ryan. On the matter of minimum pay rates, Ryan
about various Industrial Relations (IR) matters
1970s and ‘80s,” said Ryan – adding that
said the Fair Work Commission handed down
as part of the recent National Bulk Tanker
this suggested there was concern among
its Annual Wage Review stating an increase
Association (NBTA) webinar.
employers that the Covid situation would lead
of 1.75 per cent ($13 per week/ 35 cents
Ryan started by touching on a recent Federal
to more redundancies.
per hour) for those on award rates of pay.
court determination on annual leave called
For transport workers the increase will take
the Mondelez Decision – named after the
Ryan also mentioned that JobKeeper and JobSeeker provisions had been extended
American food company that owns Cadbury.
to March 2021, albeit with shrinking
Ryan appeared dismissive of any benefits,
“The decision was based around how much
entitlements, but said there hadn’t been a
perceived or otherwise, that would come
personal (annual) leave an employee is
lot of transport companies claiming these
from Award simplification.
entitled to; the Full Federal Court decided a
benefits because “if your revenue is down
“I’ve been in this space for about 40
person working 12-hour shifts is entitled to 10
by 30 per cent you’re probably out of
years and seen Award simplification get
12-hour days or 120 hours of personal leave
business anyway”.
a run at the start of every decade,” he
per annum (PA),” said Ryan.
He said there had been unpaid pandemic
“The High Court determined that the national
leave inserted for a while in the transport
said. “Interestingly there are now 2020 awards that applied from 4 May this year
employment standards reflect that 76 hours
industry, but this had expired on 28 June.
that are meant to be simplified versions of
PA is the community standard and that’s what
“This means leave taken is essentially
the 2010 awards, despite being 10 to 15
people on regular hours are entitled to in
unpaid unless the employee is directed by
pages longer.”
terms of personal leave.
the employer to take leave, in which case it
He described the Enterprise agreement
“The Mondelez decision didn’t have a major
should be paid leave.”
making process as a broken system, stating
impact on the transport industry because it
Ryan also unpacked the five IR working
that a lot of the Fair Work Commission
mostly operates on a set period of hours plus
groups the Federal Government has
decisions seem to be toward preventing
overtime rather than shift arrangements.”
established: Casuals, Award simplification,
bargaining from occurring.
Enterprise Bargaining (EB) agreements was
Enterprise agreement making, Compliance
Referring to Compliance & enforcement, Ryan
the next topic addressed by Ryan, who said
& Enforcement and Greenfields agreements.
said roughly three major compliance issues are
the average requested increase over about 15
“The aim of these working groups is to
raised weekly where major companies haven’t
submissions was around 1.5 to 1.7 per cent.
discuss potential productivity and flexibility
complied with their award obligations.
“Interestingly, there were several EB
improvements that will form the basis of
As for Greenfield agreements, Ryan suggested
agreements in the system with generous
the next round of IR amendments which
these are reasonably rare in transport as not
redundancy provisions amounting to three
will probably come early next year on
weeks per year of service capped at 52
the downslide out of this Coronavirus
a lot of new ‘greenfield’ sites are established in this industry.
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effect from 1 November.
Supermarket cooperation to continue Supermarket operators will be allowed to continue cooperating to ensure supply of food
The big four work together to deliver the goods Australians need.
and monitor the use of the authorisation and to assess whether it should continue.
and groceries in response to the Covid-19
“The recent Victorian outbreak and Stage
pandemic, under an Australian Competition
4 restrictions have highlighted the benefits
& Consumer Commission (ACCC) authorisation granted today.
of this authorisation in assisting retailers to
Coles, Woolworths, Metcash, Aldi, and
to those customers in regional and remote
other grocery retailers whose participation
areas,” said Ridgeway.
maintain supply of grocery products, including
is approved by the ACCC will be allowed to
Authorisation is granted on similar terms
coordinate with each other when working
supermarket operators the opportunity to
to the interim authorisation and does not
with manufacturers, suppliers, and transport
maximise consumer access to retail groceries,
and logistics providers.
reduce community concerns and stockpiling
extend to coordination about the prices of retail products.
“We recognise the impacts that the pandemic
behaviour and reduce strain on retail supply chains.”
The ACCC is granting authorisation until
continues to have across the economy, including within the food and grocery sector,”
The authorised conduct only applies to
In March 2020, ACCC granted supermarket
said ACCC Commissioner, Stephen Ridgeway.
discussions and agreements made at meetings
operators interim authorisation to ensure
“Allowing this authorisation to continue
convened by government agencies. The ACCC
consumers had reliable and fair access to
will likely result in public benefits by giving
has been attending these meetings to observe
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Infrastructure adviser confirms leadership changes agencies, including as Director General of Transport in Western Australia and a current Commissioner of the National Transport Commission. The IA Board comprises 12 members including the Chair. In other news, a submission made by the Illawarra Business Chamber on behalf of Picton Road Motorway Coalition has called on IA to elevate Picton Road to an ‘immediate-term priority’, delivered up to 10 years earlier than currently planned and for the project description to be modified to reflect the need for it to be upgraded to motorway standard. “Infrastructure Australia will soon revise its priority listing for nationally significant infrastructure problems and opportunities and it is vital that it makes a clearer and more informed case to Government on Picton Road,“ said campaign spokesperson, Adam Zarth. “The road will reach peak hour capacity in 2022 and daily capacity by 2025, however Federal Government is only looking to
Infrastructure Australia Chair, Julieanne Alroe.
investigate measured safety improvements and realignments in 5-10 years’ time.
The Australian Government has reappointed
and knowledge will support IA’s ongoing
“Elsewhere in the state, the Hume Highway
the current Chair and two members to the
work in providing advice on Australia’s
near Gundagai carries half the daily volume
Infrastructure Australia (IA) Board.
infrastructure priorities.
that Picton Road does with a similar heavy
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
“Strategic advice and expert planning will
vehicle proportion, but is of motorway
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
help guide the Australian Government’s
standard with two lanes in each direction.
Development, Michael McCormack, said
record $100 billion nationwide infrastructure
Unfortunately, the prioritisation and
he was pleased to reappoint the current
pipeline, which is creating jobs, driving
planning for this vital freight and passenger
Chair Julieanne Alroe and Board members
regional economies, supporting
corridor is well under-cooked.
Deena Shiff and Reece Waldock AM for another year.
communities and getting Australians home
“However, thanks to the advocacy of
sooner and safer,” he said.
the members of this Coalition, the case
“These reappointments ensure a strong and
Julieanne Alroe has been the IA Chair since
for Picton Road is currently being closely
experienced leadership team will continue
2017 and a Board Member since 2015,
considered by the Minister for Transport and
to oversee IA’s work at a critical time, as it
having previously been CEO and Managing
Roads and his department.
delivers a 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan
Director of the Brisbane Airport Corporation.
“As we await word on how the state will
to back an infrastructure-led recovery from
Deena Shiff brings substantial corporate
address this issue it is vital that Infrastructure
Covid-19,” said McCormack.
governance experience to the Board
Australia revise its prioritisation and in
“These reappointments will provide
as a former senior executive in the
turn provide the impetus for the Federal
organisational stability as IA steps up to
telecommunications industry, including as a
Government to jointly fund the works,
help the infrastructure sector tackle some of its toughest challenges yet.
Group Managing Director at Telstra.
similar to the way in which there has been
Reece Waldock has extensive management
a joint commitment to the Princes Highway
“The current Board’s extensive experience
experience in state government transport
upgrades down the South Coast.”
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Mainfreight expands transport operations Transport and logistics company,
Mainfreight continues to grow.
Mainfreight, is expanding in Sydney due to significant growth in freight movements at its Prestons site. The company has announced it will soon operate from a second Sydney transport branch to meet future growth requirements and improve service levels. The new site is situated at 35 Tyrone Place, Erskine Park, located just off the M4 and M7 motorways. “This two depot strategy (that has worked very well for us in Melbourne) will
customer service and sales team
arriving into Sydney will reportedly be
members located closer to our customers
routed to the most convenient brand in
provide our customers with greater pick-
(both inbound and outbound).
Sydney for delivery.
up and delivery flexibility,” Mainfreight
Mainfreight confirmed there is no
Inbound operations at Erskine Park
said in a statement. “It will also ensure
change in the way its customers will
are scheduled to commence 7
we have Mainfreight operations,
consign freight or book pick-ups. Freight
September 2020.
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K&S reports 400 per cent improvement in profit Stellar financial results from K&S.
After adjusting for the above significant
fleet assets that reduced operating costs.
items including government wage
Ongoing cost reductions are expected
subsidies, the current year underlying
to continue to be accretive in FY2021,
profit before tax was $12.0 million, an
although these may be offset by possible
increase of 270.1 per cent on the prior corresponding period.
Covid‐19 related impacts.
The underlying profit after tax was $8.4
sound result in FY2020, despite the Stage
million, up on the prior corresponding
4 Covid‐19 lockdowns being put in place
period by $6.1 million.
from 23 March 2020 to 26 April 2020.
Operating revenues decreased by 12.7 per cent to $790.6 million in FY2020.
The New Zealand business continues to realise growth through the provision of
Operating cashflow for FY2020 was $83.1
its integrated and value adding
million, 34.4 per cent higher than for the
service offering, with further business
previous year, which included benefits
diversification also being achieved.
derived through continued and improved
The fuel trading business has again
working capital management as well as
provided sound financial results, despite
government wage subsidies.
demand softening in the June 2020 quarter
Safety remains a key focus for K&S.
consequent to Covid-19. The fuel retailing
The group’s lost time injury rate improved, reducing from 10.0 at the end
and wholesaling markets are dynamic
The New Zealand business realised a
FY2019 to 6.6.
and continue to exhibit a high level of competition.
Addressing the challenges posed by
K&S successfully completed the refinance
Transport and logistics group, K&S
Covid‐19 required considerable resourcing
of its debt facilities in April 2020. The
Corporation, has announced a statutory
and was the major area of employee
group secured a new $200 million debt
profit before tax of $16.1 million for the
welfare and safety focus in the second half
facility that completely re‐financed
year ended 30 June 2020.
of FY2020 according to K&S.
the previous debt arrangements that
This result, according to K&S, is
“Cognisant of the group’s large and
403.3 per cent higher than the prior corresponding period.
mobile workforce which services numerous
included a significant number of hire‐ purchase lease contracts.
customer sites, it is pleasing that at
Leveraging the group’s sound balance
Statutory profit after tax was $11.2 million,
this point in time the group has had nil
sheet, the new debt package provides
384.1 per cent higher than the previous
employee Covid‐19 cases,” K&S said in a
improved terms, liquidity, pricing and debt
year – $2.3 million.
statement.
covenant headroom and does not require
Included in the group’s statutory result
The group’s Australian transport business
any mandatory amortisation in FY2021.
for FY2020 was $12.4 million (before
reportedly delivered a strong improvement
The debt facility comprises funding in
tax) attributable to JobKeeper and $1.3
in results year-on-year. Full year revenue declined due to a
three year tranches totalling $150 million
both of which were received in the June 2020 quarter.
combination of the cessation of contracts,
million, and will be utilised for fleet capex,
divestment of underperforming business
working capital and general corporate
The group’s statutory result also included
units and customer activity reduction
purposes. The debt facility was provided
$9.6 million of non‐recurring costs,
consequent to Covid‐19.
by two of the group’s existing lenders,
largely related to hire purchase break
The implementation of cost reduction
Westpac and NAB, with the addition of a
costs from the Group’s debt refinancing
strategies continued across the business,
new lender, Bank of China.
totalling $3.6 million, $3.4 million in
contributing strongly to improved
The group’s net asset position increased by
redundancy costs and a further $1.4 million
underlying profit.
6.3 per cent to $255.4 million in FY2020.
of costs associated with the sale of the
K&S focused on operational efficiencies,
The group’s gearing ratio (excluding lease
Western Australia based Regal General Freight business that was concluded in
supplier negotiations, cessation of underperforming activities and the
liabilities) reduced to 21.4 per cent at 30 June 2020, compared to 35.4 per cent in
August 2019.
rationalisation and replacement of specific
the prior year.
million (before tax) in NZ wage subsidy,
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and five year tranches totalling $50
Ex-Telstra security boss joins Toll Logistics and freight powerhouse, Toll, has
headed up the internally facing cyber security
King Lee, CIO, Toll Group.
taken action to mitigate against widespread IT
team as the AsiaPac CISO.
In February the company issued a statement
disruptions with a major announcement.
The appointment of Berin, who will commence
outlining how it had been progressing
The naming this week of Berin Lautenbach
with Toll Group on Monday 14 September,
thorough testing and validation of its IT
as Global Head of Information Security is the
won’t harm the image of the business as
systems, in collaboration with key customers,
latest step the company has made towards
current owner Japan Post, according to recent
with a view to restoring systems for anyone
bolstering its cyber resilence.
reports, looks to lure a buyer.
engaged with Toll’s IT network.
Besieged by ransomware attacks since
In a statement Toll noted information
February, Toll has been strengthening its cyber
security remained an extremely critical part
security capability across all areas of the IT
of all organisations and that transformative
landscape and
adaptation was required to meet the future
the appointment of Berin is expected to
needs of a global customer base.
continue this solid progress.
This approach was further undergirded
An accomplished Cyber Security professional,
recently by Australia’s new 2020 Cyber
Berin has led security teams across varied
Security Strategy.
enterprises and industries, starting his career
“We’re really looking forward to having
in the Australian Signals Directorate before
Berin on the team. This is an important
relocating to Melbourne where he joined Sun Microsystems.
part of the future roadmap for our security
There he led various security teams at the NAB,
experience will help set Toll up for a strong
GE Capital and most recently Telstra, where he
future in this ever-growing area of IT,” says
program and I believe Berin’s extensive Toll is reinforcing its cybersecurity.
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Govt boosts field days with $2.7M show of support The Australian Government has today announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days to ensure they can continue to showcase innovation and support regional communities after the pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the funding is part of an overall $39 million commitment to help show societies and field days deal with cash-flow pressures caused by Covid-19 cancellations. “All agricultural shows and field days that have cancelled their event in 2020 because of Covid-19 will be eligible and they will not have to compete for assistance,” said McCormack. “Our agricultural field days are uniquely Australian and provide huge economic
Agriculture shows and field days are getting the support they need to thrive.
spin-offs for the local communities hosting them as well as opportunities for the
communities, many of whom are doing it
recovery management planning.
businesses and services who exhibit.
tough because of Covid-19.
Secretary of the Association of Agricultural
“The famous Henty Machinery Field
“The Nationals want to assure those
Field Days of Australasia, Wendy Franklin,
Days, near my electorate of Riverina,
communities and the dedicated volunteers
said the funding would provide a welcome
usually hosts up to 60,000 visitors from
who work so hard to run these events
boost for rural and regional Australia.
throughout Australia but had to be
that we are with them all the way during
“Field days play a vital role in educating
cancelled this year because of Covid-19.
these times – as the only party dedicated
the community about the importance
“The initiative is part of our Government’s
to representing regional Australia we
of agriculture and make a valuable
$1 billion Covid-19 Relief and Recovery
understand that it will be agriculture
contribution to the economy of rural and
Fund, which is supporting regions,
leading our economic recovery.
regional communities,” said Franklin.
communities and industry sectors severely
“This $2.7 million announcement is in
“Today’s announcement from the
affected by the pandemic.”
addition to the $36.3 million previously
Government will help field days recover
Minister for Agriculture, Drought
from Covid-19 and ensure Field Days can
and Emergency Management, David
announced to support agricultural show societies.
Littleproud, said the Supporting
“I will continue to urge my State and
and social benefits to regional Australia.”
Agricultural Shows and Field Days program
Territory counterparts to also make a
Chair of Agricultural Shows Australia,
will provide a one-off reimbursement to
contribution to help agricultural shows and
Dr Rob Wilson, also welcomed the
agricultural show societies and agricultural
field days survive the impact of Covid-19
Government’s announcement of the $39
field day organisers impacted by Covid-19.
because of the positive impact they have
million package.
“This funding supports not only the larger
on their economies.”
“Both Agricultural Shows and field days
agricultural field days but also the smaller
An additional $100,000 one-off grant
deliver significant benefits to regional
regional ones because we acknowledge
will be provided to the Association
communities across Australia supporting
the role these events play in supporting
of Agricultural Field Days Australasia
and showcase agricultural endeavours—
on-farm innovation, productivity and
to support its annual conference
and the Government’s support package
profitability,” said Littleproud.
scheduled for 30 April 2021 to 2
“Field days hold immense social and
May 2021 and provide training
will help Agricultural Shows and field days recover from the impacts of
economic value for local rural and regional
and assistance for members on
Covid-19,” said Wilson.
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continue to deliver significant economic
New freight Permits encourage HPVs adoption by major players Ron Finemore Transport, Linfox and GTS Freight
tonnes which is seeing larger loads being
trucks while on Sheahan Bridge and comply
have adopted higher productivity vehicles in
transported northbound across Sheahan Bridge
with a 90 km/h speed limit,” said Finemore.
response to a new permit.
near Gundagai, enabling direct trips from
“The technology also monitors the vehicle’s
The permit for specialised Higher Productivity
Melbourne to the key Woolworths Distribution
load and movements which is able to be
Vehicles on the Hume Highway is ensuring
Centre in western Sydney.
tracked remotely.”
products are arriving on supermarket shelves faster.
“This means one less trip out of every six,
Ben Newton, Head of Transport Development
reducing the number of trucks on the road and
at Woolworths, said shelves were being
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads
supplies reaching supermarkets faster.”
stocked quicker during COVID-19 due to the
Paul Toole said the new permit allows special
Ron Finemore, owner of Ron Finemore
NSW Government’s permit innovation.
Higher Productivity Vehicles to carry up to an
Transport, said his 30-metre Higher Productivity
“It’s no secret food and grocery supply has
additional 22 per cent of supermarket supplies
Vehicles were fitted with the most advanced
been stretched in recent times. Having the
every single trip.
technologies in the world which has enabled
flexibility to run higher volume trucks up
“We know how important it is to keep freight
the Hume has been a big help in our efforts
flowing and the supermarket shelves stocked
his vehicles to obtain the permit to carry more freight.
during COVID-19,” he said.
“Just like the latest cars on the road, our trucks
communities,” he said.
“Under this new permit the maximum
have state-of-the-art technology,” he said.
“This is a great example of government and
weight for Higher Productivity Vehicles
“The use of advanced telematics fitted to the
industry working together to safely improve
has increased from 68.5 tonnes up to 79
vehicles ensures they stay 60 metres from other
the road network and supply chain efficiency.”
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Business diversification is proving to yield positive outcomes for Lindsay Australia.
Lindsay Australia delivers record revenue Integrated transport, logistics and rural
increased $2.60 million (67.3 per cent) to
Also, despite Covid-19, Lindsay Australia
supply company, Lindsay Australia, has
$6.48 million on the uplift in sales and the
has delivered a number of key projects to
announced financial results from its
branch rationalisation completed in the
support operational efficiencies, equipment
network of stores and depots for the 12
previous financial year.
utilisation and driver safety.
months ended 30 June 2020.
Lindsay Australia CEO, Kim Lindsay, is
“The driver safety monitoring project
Lindsay Australia delivered a record revenue
pleased to announce a solid set of results
was completed in 1H 2020 alongside
of $411.51 million and underlying EBITDA
despite the group facing a number of
the completion of the real-time trailer
of $40.40 million.
unprecedented challenges during the year.
monitoring rollout,” said Lindsay.
Group revenue growth of 6.6 per cent
“Record revenue underpinned a solid
In March 2020, Lindsay Australia completed
was supported by the expansion of the
underlying earnings result,” he said. “Our
its distribution hub in Erskine Park, Sydney,
company’s refrigerated rail and record sales
investment strategy in recent years to
which provides the business with an
in Lindsay Rural.
expand the group’s geographical reach and
increase in cold storage capacity, purpose-
Lindsay Transport’s freight revenue grew
the range of services we offer has mitigated
built workshop, onsite bulk fuel capabilities
5.3 per cent to 282.43 million buoyed
some of the challenges we faced during
and driver accommodation.
by the addition of 110 refrigerated rail
the period.”
“As a leading national essential service
containers throughout the year.
Rail, according to Lindsay, remains a key
provider to the logistics, horticulture and
Lindsay Rural grew revenue by 12.9 per
growth strategy for the business; he
food related industries, the group remains
cent to $128.66 million which benefitted
expects the group’s fleet will have 281
committed to maintaining its essential
from a renewed focus on high growth
rail containers by the end of 1H 2021
services during the unprecedented times
horticultural regions.
to increase the number of lanes the business services.
and continuing its key role in the food
Rural division’s segment contribution
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supply chain,” said Lindsay.
Inquiry focuses on perishable agricultural supply chains The Australian Competition & Consumer
imbalances in these relationships can
as well as the Food and Grocery
Commission (ACCC) will commence a
adversely impact the efficient operation
Code,” he said.
three-month inquiry into bargaining power
Frydenberg and Littleproud said in a
in supply chains for perishable agricultural
of these markets, and the role of market structures and regulations
products in Australia.
in delivering efficient
committed to supporting a vibrant and
These products include meat (pork,
and equitable outcomes.
sustainable market-based agricultural
lamb, beef), poultry (chicken meat and
“This inquiry provides an opportunity to
eggs), seafood and horticulture goods
take a broad look at perishable agricultural
sector that operates for the benefit of consumers.
not already covered by a mandatory industry code.
supply chains in Australia, utilising
“Importantly, in conducting the inquiry
knowledge we have gained in working
the ACCC will take into account the
The inquiry – initiated by the Treasurer
across a range of agricultural issues,” said
Government’s longstanding policy that
Josh Frydenberg and the Agriculture
ACCC Deputy Chair, Mick Keogh.
it does not regulate prices along the
Minister David Littleproud – will take a
“In recent years the ACCC has
supply chain,” they said – explaining
broad look at trading practices throughout
conducted detailed market studies
they want want to ensure the regulatory
supply chains, including the relationships
in the beef cattle, horticulture, dairy
between farmers, processors and retailers. The ACCC will review the extent to
and winegrape sectors, and has continuing responsibilities associated
framework remains fit for purpose in light of Covid-19 disruption.
which any potential bargaining power
with the Horticulture and Dairy Codes,
joint statement that the Government is
The ACCC is expected to provide a report to the Government by 30 November 2020.
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Mackay’s long-awaited ring road opens for business Queensland’s commitment to infrastructure is supporting the Mackay community.
Fursden Creek Overflow. Suggestions were considered by a naming committee including local historian Berenice Wright OAM; Yuwi custodians Gary Mooney and Patricia Corrie; Gerry Doyle, a retired police officer and volunteer school chaplain; and Taleiyah Minniecon, Mackay 2019 Young Citizen of the Year. With more than 80 submissions received the new structures will be named Greg Sutherland Bridge; Thomas Powell Bridge; William and Frank Guthrie Bridge; and Margaret Insch Bridge. Greg Sutherland was a well-known and respected member of the local community, remembered for his contribution to Rugby League and his work with young people. He proudly promoted his South Sea Islander heritage and was recognised as a key advocate for Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander
One of north Queensland’s largest-ever
communities, helping improve opportunities
road infrastructure projects – the jointly
billion economy to its port, Queensland and the world.
funded $497.3 million Mackay ring road – is
Bailey said the work here paves the way
employee assistance.
now operational.
for the region’s next wave of road projects
The 11.3-kilometre ring road connects
including the $120 million Mackay Northern
Thomas Powell was a leader in the sugar industry in the early 1900s and his
the south of Mackay at Stockroute Road
Access upgrade, Walkerston Bypass and
family still have cane farming land in the
roundabout to the Bruce Highway, north of
port access road: a $1 billion pipeline of
area today.
Mackay near Bald Hill Road.
road projects that are expected to support
The Guthrie brothers helped rebuild the
The Bruce Highway – Mackay ring road
another 1,000 jobs.
city of Mackay following the devastating
project was jointly funded by the Australian
“Already the first 2.6km section of the
cyclone of 1918.
Government committing $397.9 million and
Walkerston bypass has been delivered as
Margaret Insch was a midwife who delivered
the Queensland Government $99.4 million.
part of this project, and we are ramping up
99 babies in the Pioneer Valley in the late
Queensland Transport and Main Roads
deliver the rest,” said Bailey.
1800s, at times crossing flooded rivers and
Minister Mark Bailey was there for the
State Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert
creeks in the middle of the night to treat
celebrations and said the ring road’s nine
heralded the project’s completion as a win
those in need.
overpasses and four bridges were game-
for the region.
“It’s Mackay locals and businesses that
changers that would transform how critical
“Our community has bucked the national
helped build it, the Mackay community
freight and the sugar city’s 116,000-strong
trend when it comes to jobs because of
that will reap the benefits of safer, faster
community travels.
the Queensland Government’s billion-dollar
travel throughout the city, and it’s some
“This is a cornerstone project for Mackay
program of roads for our region and the
of Mackay’s biggest names who we’re
built by Mackay,” said Bailey.
ring road,” said Gilbert.
honouring by naming the new bridges after
“More than 80 per cent of people involved
As part of the occasion, Gilbert helped
them,” said Gilbert.
in this project were from this region – that
announce the names of the ring road’s
As part of the opening celebrations, all
includes builders, suppliers, landscapers,
new bridges after the community was
local workers were acknowledged for their
engineers and traffic workers.
invited to provide suggestions for the
valuable contributions and invited to join
“Every one of them played a role in creating
Pioneer River bridge, and smaller bridges
a project that will link the region’s $17.4
over Lagoon Creek, Fursden Creek and
classic car club members in a drive along the new road alignment.
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for young people with skills training and
Vital WA transport route set for $18.3M upgrade opportunities for ‘on country’ cultural practices. Construction is set to create more jobs for locals and help support the economy in the East Kimberley, which has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. The work will take place during the next two dry seasons, and contractors, materials and equipment will be sourced from the region where possible. “This Government is committed to providing more economic opportunities for the East Kimberley, which is struggling with the impacts of COVID-19,” said Premier, Mark McGowan. “This major infrastructure project will not only create jobs, but also improve accessibility for local industry, including aquaculture, agriculture and mining, in the region. “It will create a pipeline of jobs, and improve transport safety in the region, which also benefits local tourism and into the future will support our efforts in attracting tourism opportunities to WA when we’re able to.” Regional Development Minister, Alannah MacTiernan, said this road is one of several initiatives to support the emerging cotton industry and the establishment of cotton processing in the state’s north.
Great news for longhaul operators.
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What you need to know in October AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY IS BOUNCING BACK FROM COVID-RELATED PRODUCTIVITY SLUMPS. AS BUSINESS ACTIVITY CONTRACTION EASED IN JULY OTHER INDICATORS ARE ON THE IMPROVE. The Australian Industry Group Australian
The numbers show that a robust recovery will be challenging amid Covid-19.
Performance of Business Index (Australian PBI) lifted by 11.1 points to 44.7 in July, pointing to a further contraction in activity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic but at a slower pace than in recent months (results below 50 points in the Australian PBI indicate deteriorating business conditions, with lower numbers indicating a faster pace of deterioration in the month). Business conditions remained negative across most sectors in July, but some sectors benefited from an easing of activity restrictions in some locations. All four activity indices in the Australian PBI lifted further towards stabilising (50 points), after reaching record lows in April. “While business performance continued
robust recovery in coming months. However,
PMI), Australian Performance of Services
to worsen, July saw a sharp reduction in
these are not normal circumstances and the
Index (Australian PSI).
the pace of decline,” said Ai Group Chief
extraordinary Victorian lockdown and the
The Australian PBI rose by 11.1 points to
Executive, Innes Willox. “The slump in
reactions by other states and territories in
44.7 in July (all figures seasonally adjusted).
production, investment and new orders
light of the outbreak of Covid-19 infections
This suggests a further contraction in activity,
evident over the past few months was
will weigh heavily against any optimistic
albeit at a less severe pace than in recent
arrested during July though not reversed. Of
interpretations of the improvement in the
the component parts of the Australian PBI,
Australian PBI in July. They also provide
months, as various activity restrictions began to ease in some locations around Australia.
manufacturing built further on the growth
further evidence that the national economy
The PBI production / activity index lifted by a
recorded in June while both the construction
was stabilising before the Victorian shutdown and show the need for further
further 13.4 points to 44.8 in July. A handful
and services sectors remained in contraction though not as deeply as was the case in the
stimulus measures in the period ahead.”
and July including food-related retailing and
past few months. In normal circumstances,
The Australian PBI is a weighted composite
the ‘food & beverages’ and ‘chemicals &
a rebound in the Australian PBI of 11.1
of Ai Group’s Australian Performance
related’ manufacturing sectors.
points would suggest the likelihood of more
of Manufacturing Index (Australian
The PBI employment index improved by
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of sectors reported some recovery in June
0.25%
3.3%
76.86%
INTEREST RATE AUGUST 2020
INFLATION EXPECTATIONS AUGUST 2020
CAPACITY UTILISATION JULY 2020
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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
Sources: tradingeconomics.com | National Australia Bank
While business performance continued to worsen, July saw a sharp reduction in the pace of decline ... The slump in production, investment and new orders evident over the past few months was arrested during July though not reversed.
4.6 points to 40.5 points after reaching a record low of 36.0 points in June. This reflects depressed local sales and mounting deflationary pressures. These price falls are in line with the ABS consumer price index (CPI), which fell by 1.9 per cent q/q and 0.3 per cent p.a. in Q2, indicating deflation in Australia for the first time since 1998.
13.8 points to 47.2 in July, indicating
rising unemployment and weak business investment.
The PBI average wages index improved
Australian business employment is moving closer to stabilising after precipitous falls in
The PBI input prices index recovered by 2.7
indicating further (albeit milder) wage
recent months. The Victorian Government,
points to 54.1 points in July after falling
deflation. This index recovered briefly in
however, has estimated a further 250,000
to a record low of 51.4 points in June. It
May with the support of the JobKeeper
people could lose their jobs (mainly but
remains well below its long-run average.
wage subsidy, after hitting a record low in
not exclusively in Victoria) as a result of the
This reflects deflationary cost pressures
April. The ABS estimates 55 per cent of all
latest, more severe, restrictions.
as local and global demand falls.
The PBI new orders index rose by 14.4
The PBI selling prices index improved by
businesses were using JobKeeper in May, to support their employees’ incomes.
by 6.3 points to 46.3 points in July,
points to 47.0 in July, indicating further falls in orders but at a slowing pace. Retailers in some locations benefited from lighter activity restrictions, with flow-on benefits to some parts of local manufacturing. Other large industrial, commercial and professional sectors reported further declines in orders from regular customers and few new customers. The PBI supplier deliveries index lifted by 5.9 points to 38.5 in July. The PBI capacity utilisation index improved by 7.5 percentage points to 74.9 per cent of existing capacity across all business sectors, after reaching a record low of 67.4 per cent in June. This index has an historical correlation to unemployment and to non-mining business investment. Low capacity utilisation suggests
The manufacturing sector, among others, reported some recovery in June and July.
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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT Australian designed and built chassis incorporates provision for Ringfeder coupling for road train applications.
A match made in heaven COMBINING A RUGGED AUSTRALIAN DESIGNED AND BUILT CHASSIS WITH THE RENOWNED THERMAL EFFICIENCY AND STRENGTH OF A EUROPEAN SOURCED BODY, SCHMITZ CARGOBULL AUSTRALIA HAS ALL BASES COVERED WITH ITS LATEST RANGE OF REFRIGERATED TRAILERS. With any type of semi-trailer, having a
builder, Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE).
“Particularly for the Queensland market
chassis specification that’s suited to local
According to Les Lange, National Sales
where they often use the big bonneted
conditions is paramount.
Manager at Schmitz Cargobull Australia,
Kenworths with bullbars, we needed to
Schmitz Cargobull has that box well and
one of the most important features of
introduce two new van sizes, a slightly
truly ticked now that the company has
Australian fridge vans is that they must be
shorter 22-pallet van and an optional
designed and developed its very own
the right length to enable a long bonneted
10-pallet lead trailer to ensure the
locally manufactured chassis in partnership
prime mover to be used legally as a paired combination.
B-double combination would fit within the
with prominent Melbourne-based trailer
26-metre overall length envelope in mixed fleet situations” Les explains. Possessing an extensive transport equipment sales background, Les started with Schmitz Cargobull Australia in October 2019 and says he was happy to hit the ground running to ensure the company’s new products would be fit for purpose in this market. “We needed to review the body kit specifications that had been brought in to ensure they met our requirements, and also focus on introducing our own locally built chassis,” Les says. “Schmitz Cargobull Australia needed to
The new Strenx® 700 steel chassis marries seamlessly with the body for a fully integrated appearance.
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be in control of its own destiny in terms of having the chassis built to our exacting
standards. We have our new body assembly facility at Noble Park (Melbourne) so it made sense to continue the evolution and develop a complete Schmitz Cargobull Australian trailer offering.” According to Les, this gives the company the integrated product it needs to go toe-to-toe with the other manufacturers in the fiercely competitive refrigerated trailer market. “BTE has set up a dedicated chassis building line for our product and we see the company as a great partner in achieving our goals,” Les says. “The company is located close to our Noble Park assembly plant and we have strong relationships with the BTE engineering and management team – for us it’s an ideal fit.”
Stylish toolbox features flexible mounting system to ensure brackets don’t crack under harsh Australian operating conditions.
Another important aspect of the new Schmitz Cargobull Australian chassis, is
vans in this country.”
this year has delivered in excess of 50
the use of Strenx® 700 – a high yield
Les is also keen to point out that much
fridge vans from the premises. The product
strength structural steel which embodies a
effort was put into ensuring the chassis
offering has now expanded to include 10-
significant weight saving over conventional
and body of the Schmitz Cargobull fridge
and 12-pallet A trailers, 22-pallet short-
steel and is ideal for high centre of gravity
vans integrated perfectly with each other
and standard-length B trailers, standard
trailer applications.
to provide the best possible appearance
and extra long 24-pallet semi-trailers and
“We really went back to the drawing
with the finished product.
26-pallet Performance-Based Standards
board with the chassis and designed it
“In the past I’ve seen fridge vans that
(PBS) tri-axle semi-trailers.
from the ground up to suit the refrigerated
didn’t exactly look like the chassis and
“The enquiry rate and amount of new
trailer market,” Les says. “We made sure
body were meant to be married together,
customers coming on board with us have
it was super strong yet as light as possible
so to speak. Working closely with the
been exceptional,” says Balint Kolnhofer,
and with the best clearance around the
Brown and Hurley Group – the sales and
Managing Director at Schmitz Cargobull
gooseneck area, utilising all the strengths
service partner for our vans in northern
Australia. “We have done the groundwork
of the 700-grade steel.
NSW and Queensland – we’ve made sure
to get our sales, service and parts business
“For running gear, we have standardised
our trailers really look the part and can
partnerships up to speed so now we’re
on BPW axles and suspension with
stand up to the harsh environment of the
ready to tell the market that we can supply
drum brakes, 36cm airbags and vertical
far Northern part of the country.”
whatever configuration is needed.”
shocks which is widely deemed the
Schmitz Cargobull moved into its new
The message is clear: Schmitz Cargobull
industry standard specification for fridge
facility at Noble Park last year and to date
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Fast Fact Schmitz Cargobull has partnered with Brown and Hurley to distribute its range of refrigerated trailers in Double stacking bars are neatly stowed beneath the ceiling when not in use.
northern NSW and Queensland.
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REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
The ABC of staying cool A SHIFT IN CUSTOMER DEMANDS FOR ABC TRANSPORT MEANS THAT CARRIER VECTOR MULTI-TEMP FRIDGE UNITS ARE ENTRUSTED WITH THE TASK OF MAINTAINING GOODS AT PEAK FRESHNESS UNDER THE HARSH AMBIENT CONDITIONS WHILE TRAVERSING CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. ABC Transport was started with one truck
Bartkowski, ABC’s history with Carrier fridge
in Wingfield (SA) – and they do a great job in
to service remote Aboriginal communities in
plants dates back to 2010 when some second-
the installations and servicing of the Carrier
the Northern Territory, Western Australia and
hand refrigerated vans were purchased that
units,” Steve says, adding that the company
Pitjantjatjara Lands of South Australia, at its
had carrier Vector 1800s fitted to them. On
runs a selection of Carrier Vector 8500 single-
peak servicing 35 Aboriginal Communities
the strength of the performance of these
temp and Carrier Vector 8600 multi-temps on
weekly, and has grown today to encompass
units, new units have been subsequently
the new trailers.
30 triple road trains plying the Stuart Highway
added to the fleet in recent years.
According to Carrier, these are the latest
– the north-south route that bisects the
“Over the last four years we have
Tier 4-compliant units from North America,
country – between Adelaide and Darwin.
predominantly purchased new Carrier
which are the slightly older cousins of the
The freight comprises a 50-50 split roughly
refrigeration plants when new additional
latest Carrier Vector HE19 and are very fuel
between refrigerated and general freight with
trailers have been added to the fleet,”
efficient and perform well in high ambient
the trailer fleet consisting of a mix of flat-top,
Steve says, adding that lower running costs were a big drawcard.
temperatures – conditions that the ABC
drop-deck and curtain-sided trailers along with the refrigerated vans.
“We’ve got a great relationship with the
the frequent trips through central Australia.
According to General Manager, Steve
authorised Carrier dealer – RTS Refrigeration
“We push our equipment pretty hard, in
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Transport fleet encounters in spades during
the first 12 months they cover about 450,000km running around the clock, so we do expect a lot out of them, we have a great service regime and team, that enables this to happen” Steve explains. “Especially the variations they experience from the tropical north in the top end, the sunburnt sweeping plains, arriving into the lush green pastures of the wheat crops on the fringes of Adelaide in the spring. “In summer an average outside temperature of above 35°C is experienced daily during the majority of the 3,000km journey, this provides an extremely challenging
ABC Transport relies on Carrier’s trailer refrigeration units.
environment to operate, let alone controlling sensitive temperature-controlled freight.”
rectified that really matters and the boys at
awesome job considering when delivered
Steve says the Carrier fridge units stand up
RTS are spot-on when it comes to this.
from the dealership they cover 450,000km
well to the harsh environment and, apart
“Everything has its Achilles Heel,
in their initial year pulling triple road trains
from a few very minor issues that were
unfortunately,” he adds, but we try to run
rectified quickly by Carrier & RTS, they have
equipment that we know has good after sales
grossing between 110 and 130 tonnes all day, every day.”
performed faultlessly. “We need reliability
support so that any glitches don’t impact our
The Super-Liners feature MP10 engines which
when travelling through a lot of nothing.”
business, and therefore impacts our clients’
are rated at 685hp and have the M-Drive
“It doesn’t matter what brand of equipment
automated manual transmissions which
you run, there will always be at least a
businesses, Carrier have been exceptional in this respect.”
few small issues, but it’s the way they are
In recent months the Carrier air curtain has been fitted to a handful of units, the feedback
with the overall living space offered by the bulldog brand.
so far has been positive, although the
Steve says about half of the company’s
upcoming build up season for the wet season
drivers run two-up on the express freight
in the Northern Territory will be a testing time.
runs meaning each truck has two drivers
The air curtain creates an efficient and invisible
enabling unbroken travel between Adelaide
barrier to heat entry into the refrigerated
and Darwin, covering the 3000km journey in
trailers while loading and unloading. According to Carrier, the air curtain is an
under 36 hours. The other half, he says, drive
effective and user-friendly alternative to PVC
through to Darwin.
strip curtains which can be an impediment to
Operating in what is arguably one of the
forklift and pallet jack access. Located above
harshest environments in the world, ABC
the rear or side door openings, Carrier says
Transport relies on the tough-as-buttons
the air curtain can be fitted to most types of
Carrier Vector refrigeration plants to maintain
road transport vehicles including semi-trailer
set temperatures day-in, day-out across this vast continent.
fridge vans with either barn or roller shutter
Steve says the drivers really appreciate along
solo carrying the non-urgent general freight
rear doors, body trucks and vans. As for prime movers, ABC Transport runs a
Contact
mix of Kenworth and Mack, with the bulldog
Carrier Transicold Australia National Sales: 1800 448 166 Web: www.carrier.com.au
brand having dominated the fleet for the last five years, with Graystar Refrigerated
Founded in 1998 in Alice Springs, ABC Transport was focused on delivering vital supplies of general and perishable goods to remote Aboriginal communities.
branded vans dominating the latest editions in the fleet.
Fast Fact
“Our drivers play a key part in the business
Running triple road train fridge vans
so you have to offer them trustworthy, top
on express runs through arid central
quality modern equipment to get the job
Australia between Adelaide and Darwin,
done harmoniously,” Steve says. “We’ve
ABC Transport depends on Carrier
found the Mack Super-Liners perform
Vector fridge units to keep their cool on
exceptionally well and they also have a very
around the clock operations.
favourable overall cost of life. They do an www.trailermag.com.au
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Tried and true CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE THERMALLY EFFICIENT AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE ICELINER ENSURES THAT COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS OPERATORS HAVE ACCESS TO THE BEST TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED TRAILERS THAT VAWDREY AUSTRALIA HAS TO OFFER. according to Vawdrey, gives the trailer the added strength and durability that is necessary for heavy duty applications without adversely affecting payload capacity. Vawdrey’s refrigerated trailer design and build team are led by freezer industry icon, Robert Eppel, and constantly seek new materials, designs and manufacturing processes that not only improve thermal efficiencies but also provide a robust product with The Iceliner entered the Australian market
specifications. These complete units,
in 2002, on the back of the extremely
manufactured in-house at our Dandenong
popular Vawdrey dryfreight FRP van, and
South plant, are well suited to both
has since developed a strong presence in
distribution and heavy duty applications.”
the refrigerated transport industry. This
A full-length lightweight steel chassis,
specialised reefer design is manufactured and assembled at Vawdrey Australia’s Dandenong South plant, offering fleet operators greater flexibility in specifications along with faster turnaround times. Vawdrey Australia Director, Paul Vawdrey, says the family business built the Iceliner based on field experience, customer needs and sound manufacturing process. “It’s a robust all Australian-made product that addresses the needs of the Australian heavy duty refrigeration market,” he says. “Locally engineered and manufactured to suit the requirements of Australian refrigerated transport operators, Iceliner trailers are available in -18°C, -28°C and multi-temperature
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low tare weight.
Other Iceliner features that come as
floors with a non-slip surface treatment and
network of local branches.
standard include full width skid plate and
drain troughs plumbed to a waste tank. To
“As all Vawdrey trailers are custom built to
lead in plates as well as cross member end
complement the effectiveness of the trailer
specific requirements for our customers, we
cap side rails in one piece that provides a
refrigeration unit, the Iceliner body is fully
always take pride in presenting our trailers
stronger join between the trailer walls and
insulated to ensure product is maintained at
with the highest quality finish, including any
the floor. Also, laminated fibreglass internal
the correct temperature for the duration of
specific personalised touches.”
joins provide a stronger, leak proof and
the freight task.
As for high productivity, Paul says the
more efficient body.
“This latest Iceliner is an important
Iceliner is well suited to take advantage
“Continuous advancements in composite
moment in the development of our
of Performance-Based Standards (PBS).
materials technology provide new and
refrigerated product line up for our
“Vawdrey customers are already taking
varying construction methods,” Paul says.
customers that demand nothing but the
advantage of the knowledge and expertise
“The latest in insulation material and
best. And that’s what we’ve delivered.”
from our experienced in-house PBS team
adhesives ensure we can provide superior
Many transport companies still recognise
and are utilising Iceliners to carry more
thermal efficiency when compared with
the benefits they can gain by choosing
freight in 30m and 36.6m A-doubles, 30m
other construction methods.”
solid Australian built trailers that have
B-doubles, 26- and 28-pallet single trailers
The Iceliner trailers are also feature forklift
been designed specifically for Australian
in tri- and quad-axle configurations and also
and pallet jack rated aluminium distribution
conditions and are supported by a
now in 42m AB triple combinations.” Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
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All about keeping it cool FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS ADVANCED TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION + AIRCONDITIONING HAS BEEN PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT RELATED SERVICES AND REPAIRS TO ITS BROAD CUSTOMER BASE INCLUDING DYERS DISTRIBUTION. Based at Wingfield in South Australia,
plants, the majority of which are Carrier
supplied by ATR has also been critical.
Advanced Transport Refrigeration +
units that are frequently run on three-phase
“I regularly meet up with Michael to go
AirConditioning (ATR) has been in operation
stand-by power after being loaded. They
through various things and make sure we
since 2005, providing a dependable service to the refrigerated transport sector.
can then sit at the depot overnight without the diesel engine running.
both keep up to date with each other’s
The company offers a wide range of service
“We do a lot of preloading for customers
All up, ATR provides the critical maintenance
offerings including refrigerated fitouts for
which is why we depend on the after-
and repair work that keeps the refrigerated
vans, trucks and trailers, and is the South
hours service that ATR provides – if there’s
equipment of customers like Dyers
Australian service and repair agent for
a breakdown we need someone out there
Distribution operating at peak efficiency
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems.
immediately,” Adrian says.
throughout the year.
Managing Director Michael Walsh has
In addition to servicing the fridge plants, ATR
been at the helm of ATR since its inception,
is also now engaged by Dyers to manage
with his hands-on approach to running
body repairs of its refrigerated trailers, the
the business finding favour with customers
majority of which are Vawdrey Iceliners.
such as Adrian Hill, State Manager SA for Dyers Distribution.
“We’ve recently started using ATR for body
“The thing that impressed me the most
the needs of our business – that when we
about Michael is that as a Managing Director
take a unit there for repairs we need it to be
Fast Fact
he is also very hands-on and is available 24/7
finished and back on the road in as short a
In addition to performing vehicle fitout,
– my team and I have called him afterhours
timeframe as possible.”
repair and maintenance work across
and he’s always answered the phone and
Dyers’ main line of work involves supplying
South Australia, Advanced Transport
been ready to help when we’ve had a
a number of supermarket chains in South
Refrigeration also provides auto-
breakdown with our fridges,” Adrian says.
electrical services and automotive aircon
“This is the sort of service we need as a 24/7
Australia with refrigerated products including milk and ambient goods.
business, we need people who understand
“This year due to Covid-19 we have been
refrigerated rental fleet (atrplusrentals.
this and can be there for us when needed.”
the busiest we’ve ever been,” Adrian says,
com.au) with road transport equipment
Dyers engages the team at ATR for all the
reiterating that during this period of stretched
that is ready for hire.
servicing and repairs of its refrigeration
resources the servicing and repair element
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business needs,” he says.
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Building them like they used to FISCHER’S HAULAGE IS AN INTERSTATE GENERAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT COMPANY BASED AT HOWLONG NEAR ALBURY THAT RELIES ON PANUS TRAILERS TO GET THE JOB DONE. Every transport operator has specific requirements and parameters subject to the nature of the operation. When it comes to choosing a brand of trailer to purchase, these criteria, among others, come into play. For Aaron Fischer, Managing Director of Fischer’s Haulage, ultimate durability of the trailers over a very long lifespan on interstate haulage is the number one priority. Aaron points out that his first trailer, purchased second-hand four years ago when he started the business, is a 1984 model flattop that to date, he estimates, has travelled
According to Aaron Fischer, Panus trailers are built tough for a long, hard service life.
between six and seven million kilometres and is still going strong.
competitive,” Aaron says.
He says he expects a similar length of service
“We looked at other brands and found
are complete and tied together all the way through.”
from his new Panus trailers – including a
that the crossmembers for the chassis were
Aaron accepts that the Panus trailers are a
flat-top and drop-deck – and he reckons they
only welded on one side whereas the Panus
bit heavier than some other brands, but says
have the goods to do it.
crossmembers are welded on both sides.
the added strength they possess makes this
“We switched to Panus because of the
“And some trailers have gaps between the
a worthwhile trade-off.
build quality and pricing – which is very
welds whereas with Panus all the welds
As previously mentioned, the operational
New Panus drop-deck with ramps adds considerable versatility to the Fischer’s Haulage operation.
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requirements and freight carried plays a big part in purchasing decisions and, not surprisingly, much of the freight Fischer’s Haulage carries is of a bulky rather than overly heavy nature. “We want our trailers to not only last for five years after they’ve been paid off, but then after replacing the brakes and bearings we want them to run for a further 10 to 15 years, at least,” Aaron says.
Personalised service. Aaron likes the fact that he can speak directly with General Manager Ron Gysberts to sort out any issues.
Another factor he rates highly with Panus is the personalised service and the fact that he can talk directly with Panus General Manager, Ron Gysberts.
a forklift operator damaged one of the
too. This is important to me because if the
“When I ordered the first trailer I said to Ron,
toolboxes when loading the new trailer Ron
drivers are positive about a product they
‘if you make this one right I’ll stick with you
was quick to rectify the issue.
tend to look after it better. That is why I
because I reckon you’ve got a good product
“Ron had a new toolbox painted in my fleet
here,’ and a few weeks after I started using
colours and installed on the trailer in next
intend to purchase two more Panus trailers in the coming year.”
the first one I ordered the second one,”
to no time,” Aaron says. “It’s that kind of
Aaron says, adding that he specified both
personalised service that I really value; Panus
trailers with two large toolboxes on each
goes the extra mile to make sure everything is
side to ensure there was ample room for straps, chains and dogs.
done right, down to the smallest detail.
Speaking of toolboxes, Aaron says when
trailers and my drivers are happy with them
“Overall, I’m extremely happy with my Panus
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Strong performance during challenging times KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS DELIVERED ANOTHER HEALTHY RESULT FOR FY2020 IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. A significant reduction in debt, an improved safety outcome, strong control of costs, a further increase in capacity and a continuing investment in the business has once again delivered Krueger a strong result. Krueger attributes this ‘pleasing result’ to the dedication of all staff from the senior leadership team all the way to its capable and committed workforce. “Our people should be proud of the work they have done and the outcomes they have achieved,” business owner, John Krueger, says.
The year ahead of us will be just as challenging as the year behind us, but customers can rely on Krueger ... The Krueger values, Quality – our best always; Innovation – lead not follow; Dependability – deliver our promise and Teamwork – collaborate, cooperate and communicate, ensures every customer gets what they need to get their job done. measures designed to make it among the safest manufacturing and service
administration staff working from home,
John Krueger is also proud of his team’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic
workplaces in Melbourne.
and health questioning all persons seeking
that has seen the business put in place
Measures include: 90 per cent of
entry to the site, all main entry doors to
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a security guard temperature testing
Krueger sites are locked, face masks are
its SAP B1 ERP system, upgrading its
challenging as the year behind us, but
mandatory, site environmental cleaning has
website, introducing Spare Parts On-
customers can rely on Krueger,” said John
been significantly increased, hand sanitising
Line, releasing new marketing collateral,
Krueger says “The Krueger values, Quality
bottles, disinfectant and gloves are readily
enhancing its quoting system and
– our best always; Innovation – lead not
available, all work areas have been assessed
follow; Dependability – deliver our promise
and assigned a maximum capacity, all
nearing completion of the first of its new Pantech (dry van) trailers.
breaks have been staggered to reduce
John Krueger and his team are always
numbers and allow cleaning between
looking for improvements no matter
and communicate, ensures every customer gets what they need to get their job done.”
groups, shifts have been separated by 30
what the environment throws at them.
As John Krueger says, “Great people,
minutes to allow environmental cleaning
Krueger Transport Equipment has
great teams, great culture delivers
between shifts, Zoona disinfectant and
since bolstered its product support and national distribution capabilities
great outcomes.”
electrostatic applicators are available for deep cleaning when required,
with The Brown & Hurley Group.
video-conferencing replacing meetings
This strong partnership complements
and even markings placed on floors
Krueger’s technical service and spare
in all work areas to ensure correct
parts offering.
social distancing.
“The year ahead of us will be just as
and Teamwork – collaborate, cooperate
Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au
These actions are underpinned by Krueger’s Covid-19 Safe Policy, Covid-19 Response Plan, and Covid-19 Response Team. “Anyone entering a Krueger site can rest assured their health and safety is in good hands,” John Krueger says. With Melbourne firmly back in lockdown these measures ensure that Krueger Transport Equipment remains open and ready to provide the Australian transport industry with the support they need to keep vital freight moving. Even in all the turmoil and business upheaval created by the pandemic Krueger Transport Equipment has continued to invest and develop the business completing the implementation of www.trailermag.com.au
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A tried and trusted formula FREIGHTMASTER SEMI TRAILERS HAS AN OVERARCHING PHILOSOPHY OF KEEPING THINGS AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE: FIND WHAT WORKS BEST THEN STICK TO IT. THIS EXTENDS TO THE USE OF JOST CYLINDERS AND RELATED HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT IN ITS RANGE OF STEEL AND ALUMINIUM TIPPERS. Freightmaster traces its roots back to the
The company builds between 200 and
early 1980s when the company’s owner, Peter
250 units per year, covering a wide range
and producing equipment that people want,” Mick says.
Cocks, started trading in Alice Springs as P&J
of configurations from single trailers to
“All our products are Australian-made using
Transport Engineers, a manufacturer and
B-doubles and road trains.
Australian steel and they work very well.”
repairer of semi-trailers.
Describing itself as a bespoke manufacturer,
Mick explains that the company has customers
Relocating to Adelaide around 1990, the
Freightmaster aims to cater for each and
who are still using trailers and dollies
company changed its name to Freightmaster
every customers’ requests including, but
produced 30 years ago around the time when
Semi Trailers, constructing a variety of trailing
not limited to, heavy-duty and off-highway
equipment including road train dollies,
frames as well as a variety of axle and
Peter established the Adelaide facility. “It’s about building the equipment to a tried
chassis tippers, drop decks, flat tops, curtain-
suspension options.
and trusted formula – one that we know
siders, skels, machinery tag trailers and aluminium tippers.
With agents in Perth, Brisbane and
works and keeps customers coming back time
Melbourne stocking a wide range of spare
and time again.”
parts and having fully equipped workshops
Central to the tipper builds are JOST
for repairs and insurance work, the company
components – including hydraulic equipment
Fast Fact
is able to provide after sales support and
such as cylinders and related components
JOST has been selling tipper hoists and
service Australia- wide. Additionally, the
hydraulic equipment to Freightmaster
hire of dollies and trailers is available at the
– that have been an integral part of Freightmaster trailers for the past 20 years.
Trailers for the past 15 years. The
Adelaide facility.
Six years ago JOST opened a branch in
trailer builder appreciates the
According to Mick Tucker, Trailer Sales
Adelaide to better service companies such as
durability and cost-effectiveness of
Consultant for Freightmaster Semi Trailers,
Freightmaster by stocking the full range of
the products used on its range of steel
the company’s success has stemmed from
JOST components.
and aluminium tippers.
offering the right products at the right prices.
According to Grant Sanders, JOST Adelaide
“It’s really about keeping it simple
Branch Manager, the branch opening meant
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Freightmaster could source components on a same day basis rather than waiting for up to a week to have them freighted from the eastern states. “We’ve saved them a lot of freight due to having products on hand to suit their requirements,” Grant says. “Freightmaster can now have its products the same day rather than waiting a week for them. “Freightmaster has been using JOST cylinders for the last four years and is very happy with them, and also uses our other products wherever possible.” This is a sentiment echoed by Mick Tucker, who affirms the JOST products are a ‘set and forget’ solution that when used and maintained correctly have a very long and trouble-free life.
For the past 15 years Freightmaster has had a close relationship with JOST.
“Unless someone breaks something or tips the trailer over so that the hoist needs
used in agricultural work including grain and
to suit North American, European and
replacing, there’s really nothing that goes
fertiliser haulage.
Japanese trucks. The kit includes PTO, gear
wrong with them,” he says, adding that the
“Many of the buyers of our steel tippers
pump, mount kit, tipper valve and controls.
company keeps a supply of hoists and fifth
are farmers who prefer the lower price
JOST’s well mount cylinders have strokes
wheels, as well as general wearing parts like
of the steel tippers and don’t mind the
ranging from 2,470mm to 8,675mm with
bushes, bearings and fifth wheel jaws, in
extra tare weight,” Mick says. “On the
capacities from 18 to 60 tonnes, while the
stock for when such situations arise.
other hand, contractors generally don’t
front mount cylinder range has strokes
Mick says tippers make up around 50 per
mind spending the extra money on the
from 2,470mm to 7,325mm with capacities
cent of the total production with flat-tops,
aluminium tippers because they get paid by
from 18 to 55 tonnes.
dollies, drop-decks and tag trailers making
Both styles feature all-stage chroming with
up the remainder.
the weight they carry and want to maximise payload potential.”
“Due to the high rate of tipper production,
The JOST range of hydraulic equipment
Australian industry standard pressure of
we rely on a steady stream of JOST
includes power take-offs (PTO) and a
135bar (2,000psi). They both come with a
hoists and slew rings being delivered to the workshop.”
range of hoists including well mount,
two-year nationwide warranty.
front mount, under body and side
JOST also supplies a wide range of
Of the tippers that are built, Mick says
Italian-manufactured hydraulic oil tanks in
about 75 per cent are steel and the balance
tipper cylinders, as well as oil tanks and accessories.
aluminium, with many of the steel tippers
The company sells various PTO ‘wet kits’
accessories available.
extended tube overlap and operate at the
multiple configurations and with additional Mounted either on the chassis rail or rear
Other JOST components Freightmaster uses include fifth wheels and landing legs.
of cab, the Dual series constructed from steel comes in sizes ranging from 70 to 200 litres while aluminium construction is available as an option for 135, 170 and 200 litre sizes. The Classic is a rear of cab mounted tank specifically designed for applications where space is limited. It has a slim 270mm width and 638mm height, with lengths of either 700mm or 1,260mm giving oil capacities of 110 and 200 litres respectively. Contact JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487
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strive to maintain the highest product quality standards and provide superior technical customer service which is why they have been successful in delivering hydraulic solutions to the Australian and New Zealand market for over 35 years. As part of the PT Hydraulics team, manufacturers and heavy vehicle operators depend on BOSS for transport industry solutions – just like their customers in the emergency services and rescue industry that depend on lifesaving hydraulic equipment including the Lukas brand ‘Jaws of Life’, and with most
industry. This range of AG cylinders are
supports such as cribbing, should also
products in the BOSS range carrying a lifetime warranty.
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In the past, wooden blocks were often
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Within the transport industry, hydraulic
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devices are often used to lift heavy
designed, high tensile plastic cribbing
standard feature on all single-acting packs.
loads and equipment and for optimal
The BOSS range of agricultural cylinders
safety of personnel working with or
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are also widely used within the transport
near lifted objects, physical and static
Benefits of the BOSS Cribbing range:
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A complete hydraulics solution OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, HYDRECO HYDRAULICS HAS REDEFINED ITS BUSINESS, MAKING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS TO STRATEGICALLY MOVE IT FROM A COMPONENT SUPPLIER TO A TOTAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SOLUTIONS PROVIDER. Since 1959 Hydreco has been manufacturing
allows these functions to be operated
Power Take-Off (PTO) units, pumps and
remotely from the cab.”
valves for trucks and equipment used in
Geoff says the company has a significant
the transport, construction and mining
advantage by having local engineering
industries.
resources to design products that are fit
Over the last few years the company has
for purpose under demanding Australian
invested heavily to expand its portfolio by
conditions.
adding a number of highly engineered and
“It also enables us to react faster
tested products including an array of hoists
to customer needs by providing
and hydraulic oil tanks. For the light-duty tipper market, Hydreco
bespoke solutions for their hydraulic equipment,” Geoff adds.
has added a range of vacuum PTO, low
“As a case in point, we’re currently
displacement gear pumps, hydraulic power
producing a new hose burst valve which is
packs, electric control tank valve assemblies
installed to the hoist so that if a hose bursts
and a full line of accessories.
the body is prevented from falling.
According to Geoff Ross, Product Support
“We’ve come up with a new design based
Manager at Hydreco, where the company
on customer feedback and requirements
used to concentrate solely on the hydraulic
for a fail-safe product that has additional
equipment that goes onto the trucks, now
features such as providing for a controlled
it encompasses the trailers also, providing the complete solution.
lowering of the body in the event of a hose failure.”
“Our range of hoists includes well-mount,
Geoff explains that this product was
under-body and outer cover front mount
developed in a very quick time – one month
versions and we also supply body hardware
from inception to having the prototype
including the tailgate rear pivot and side
ready for testing.
swing (two-way tailgate) kits,” Geoff says.
This is but one example of the diverse range
“We’ve also recently introduced tailgate
of products and services provided by Hydreco
and dolly lock pneumatic cylinders for tipper and dog applications which
as part of a total hydraulics solution for truck and industrial equipment operators.
Fast Fact Well known for its PTOs, pumps and valves, Hydreco has, over the last few years, broadened its offering to include a range of tipper hoists, hardware and hydraulic tanks as part of its complete hydraulics solutions package.
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Brake Pads with a specially compounded
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pads for increased stopping power plus
duty operating conditions which are ideally
wide range of accessories as the weight of the
the latest Bendix Ultimate Rotors designed
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Arresting the shoe creep ONE OF THE LONG-STANDING BUGBEARS OF HEAVY TRUCK AND TRAILER OPERATORS – THE DREADED SHOE CREEP – HAS BEEN EFFECTIVELY STOPPED IN ITS TRACKS BY THE INNOVATIVE TRU-SHU PRODUCT. rear self-steering axles. Speaking about the Tru-Shu product, TMC Australia Operations Manager, Alex Law, explains that Tru-Shu is fitted directly onto the existing brake shoes, physically eliminating any opportunity for outward movement. “Tru-Shu keeps brake components including shoes, camshafts, rollers and return springs better aligned and eliminates the problem of brake shoes ‘walking’ out of the drums due to heat and expansion over time,” Alex says. “It facilitates even brake lining wear, which ensures longer service intervals and lower maintenance requirements, therefore reducing downtime. As a result, Alex explains, Tru-Shu equipped brakes retain optimum performance over TMC offers the Tru-Shu device on its range of drum braked axles including 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” wheel sizes.
their entire service life. The result for truck operators is increased brake component life and reduced brake defects, as the product prevents camshafts
It’s the bane of many a truck operator,
braking performance.
from hitting the drum in the event of a
seeing up to 10mm, or even more, of
Given this, it’s little wonder that roadside
camshaft circlip or brake spring failure.
the brake shoe on drum braked vehicles
transport inspectors are quick to slap
Other benefits of Tru-Shu are that it keeps
hanging out past the edge of the drum rim.
brake shoes in good condition for relining
This phenomenon has dangerous
a defect notice on vehicles displaying shoe creep.
consequences as it causes reduced braking
Tru-Shu is widely used by TMC Australia, a
undue point loading due to brake shoe
performance due to the reduction in contact
manufacturer of special purpose trailer axles
misalignment.
area between the lining and drum.
for the transport, mining and agricultural
In terms of which equipment can be fitted
What’s worse is that it’s a self-generating
sectors. The business was founded in 2001
with the Tru-Shu brake shoe alignment
issue. As the shoe rollers move out of line
and has occupied the current workshop
system, Alex says the company tends to
with the S-cam, more force is exerted on
facility in Hallam, Victoria since 2004.
concentrate on special-purpose axles in the
the inner side of the shoe, exacerbating the
The range of axles TMC produces includes
capacity range of nine to 20 tonnes, with
tapered lining wear which, in turn, reduces
disc and drum braked models for 17.5”,
the product often custom built to suit heavy-
19.5” and 22.5” wheels and because
duty, off-road and arduous applications.
they are mostly locally built, they can be
“Tru-Shu brake shoe alignment devices fit directly onto our existing brake shoes ‘Q’
Australian trailer axle manufacturer
made to suit any application and at any required track length.
TMC says the Tru-Shu system
In the majority of cases, the axles are
420 x 220 brake sizes,” Alex explains.
maintains the correct alignment of
supplied as a package with either leaf spring
“Because Tru-Shu brake shoe devices are
brake shoes which prevents them
or airbag suspension. In the case of the air
designed and manufactured in Australia,
from ‘creeping’ out of the drum. The
suspension offering, the company specialises
parts and support are easily accessible, while
company claims this can significantly
in low-profile set-ups for 17.5” and 19.5”
the device allows for minimal parts to be
increase the life of the brake linings.
wheels with a fair amount of customisation
used and ease of installation.
for quad-axle combinations and to suit
“In various types of rugged terrains,
Fast Fact
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and prevents anchor pin ends from taking
or ‘P’ brake – with 420 x 180, 335 x 210 or
technology products. “We have been working with ASET for more than 14 years, says Alex. “The ASET transport operation uses many of our TMC 19.5” axles, mostly equipped with our nine-tonne LMV low-profile airbag suspension. The relationship is mutually beneficial. On several occasions we have co-operated with ASET on product design improvements, which were put on trial with ASET before we released them to the rest of the market.”
TMC works closely with ASET – the original inventor of Tru-Shu – to thoroughly test and develop new braking technology products.
whether to and from a mine site or in the
Emphasising industry acceptance of the innovative system, Alex says TMC recently linings in most applications, including harsh outback terrain.”
equipped a complete fleet involving 120
outback, the Tru-Shu addition significantly enhances brake integrity and service
One company that swears by Tru-Shu is All
“The feedback has been most
life,” he says.
Size Equipment Transport (ASET), a South
encouraging,” he concludes.
“In fact, positive feedback we have received
Australian based company that specialises in
from fleets, service centres and end users
the haulage of over-dimensional equipment
suggests Tru-Shu saves transport operators
and machinery, and was, in fact, the
thousands of dollars in replacement costs.
inventor of the Tru-Shu device.
“This product has the potential to
Since 2006 TMC has partnered with ASET
significantly increase the service life of brake
in the development and testing of braking
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A welded-on reputation for quality WHEN IT COMES TO WELDING A RANGE OF DIFFERENT METALS OF VARYING SHAPES AND THICKNESSES, MILLER TIG WELDING MACHINES ARE REPUTED TO BE AMONG THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. The road transport equipment building
Mathew adds that a road tanker
voltage varies widely, the circuit will
industry is dependent on high quality
manufacturer that uses Miller TIG
ensure a rock-steady welding arc.
welding machines and highly skilled
machines comments that they produce
This feature provides a number of
welders to produce trailers and tankers of
excellent results when welding the
benefits including better weld quality
a standard that the market demands.
stainless-steel fittings that are integral to the builds.
from uninterrupted production, location
It’s for this reason, among others, that Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) offers
“They describe the Miller machines
flexibility, fewer amps, electrical efficiency and more welding output on
the American-designed and built-to-last
as among the best on the market for
the primary power.
Miller Dynasty and Maxstar range of TIG Stick welding machines.
achieving the consistent quality welds
“With Auto-Line, end users have the
that are required for these expensive fittings,” he says.
benefit of being able to use the welding
“Essentially, it comes down to quality – both in the product build and operational
The Miller TIG welding machines have a
site with single- or three-phase input,”
performance,” says Mathew Hefferan,
broad range of features including Auto-
Mathew explains. “It’s also generator-
Business Development Specialist at WIA,
Line Power Management Technology
compatible, so it can be used in remote
when asked what sets the Miller range apart from the competition. “Every
– a key feature that’s exclusive to the Dynasty and Maxstar TIG Range.
areas where generator power is the only option.”
component used to build these machines
This ensures smooth and consistent
Other unique features of these welding
is of the highest quality, which is why they
welding power with multi-voltage input,
machines include the wireless foot
produce such quality weld results and have
with the Auto-Line circuit boosting
control which removes leads from
a reputation among those who use them
primary power to a higher and more
for being reliable and consistent.”
constant voltage. Even if the incoming
the floor, ensuring a much safer working environment. Also, the
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machine in a workshop or out on a
TIG can run on either an air-cooled or liquid-cooled system. Standout features of both Dynasty and Maxstar 210DX models include:Auto-Line technology – allows for any input voltage control (240-480v) with no manual linking • Blue Lighting high frequency arc starter for non-contact arc initiation. This provides more consistent arc starts. • Pulse – pulsing can increase puddle agitation, arc stability and travel speeds while reducing heat input and distortion. • DIG control – allows the arc characteristics to be changed for specific applications and electrodes. • Sleep timer – this conserves electricity by powering down the machine if it has been idle for a certain time. • Stick-stuck – this detects if the electrode
share many features and are both
• Advanced squarewave – which provides
considered premium products of their
fast freezing puddle, deep penetration and fast travel speeds.
welding output off to safely remove
respective classes, they are suited to different applications.
the electrode.
The Dynasty 210DX is an AC/DC TIG
is stuck to the part and turns the
• Hot start – adaptive control provides positive arc starts without sticking. • Fan on demand – variable speed
welding machine that can weld aluminium. It is ideal for precision fabrication
fan adjusts to match the cooling
and maintenance jobs split between a workshop and site.
requirements.
Meanwhile, the Maxstar 210DX is a DC
• Wind tunnel technology – protects
TIG that is appropriate for welding exotic
• Soft squarewave – this enables a soft, buttery arc with maximum puddle control and good wetting action. • Sine wave – is for customers who prefer a traditional arc with quiet and good wetting. • Triangular wave – this reduces the heat input and is good on thin aluminium.
internal parts from airborne
materials and steel, including stainless
contaminants.
steel, copper and titanium.
As Mathew points out, these Miller
• Pro-Set technology – provides a starting
The main differentiating feature that the
welding machines are premium products
point for new welders by giving them
Dynasty machine boasts – and one that
that are widely considered to be the
pre-set parameters and controls.
is also exclusive to Miller – is its four AC
most advanced of their kind on the
wave formations. These are:
Australian market. They also have a reportedly unparalleled three-year
While the Arc and TIG welding machines Miller TIG welding machines are said to be the preferred choice of transport equipment and automotive component manufacturers due to their high-quality makeup and consistently superior welding performance.
It allows fast travel speeds.
warranty which includes parts and labour. “Reliability is key,” Mathew says. “We supply companies that are involved in defence-type contract work and we find they always come back to the Miller brand because it is reliable and consistent. Likewise, we have a lot of customers in the transport and automotive sectors and the features that these welding machines provide allow them to achieve quality weld results on a consistent basis.” Also available in the Dynasty / Maxstar range is the Dynasty 280, Dynasty 400, Maxstar 280 and Maxstar 400. Contact Welding Industries of Australia Ph: 1300 300 884 Web: www.welding.com.au
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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
The pursuit of excellence LINDSAY AUSTRALIA’S SAFETY PEOPLE AND CULTURE MANAGER, MELISSA STRONG, HAS RECEIVED THE EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORT GONG AT THE RECENT WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020. Women representing some of Australia’s
smaller companies that expressed the same
leading companies in the industrial, resources, transport and logistics
pride in their female staff for the work they contributed.
sectors have been recognised for their
“The level of commitment these
achievements in their workplaces.
nominees dedicate to their roles exceeds
The annual Women in Industry (WII) event is an eminent opportunity to
what would be deemed necessary. It really
highlight excellence and is a form of
and our industry.”
empowerment for women – putting the
Melissa Strong, Excellence in Transport
spotlight on rising stars who are changing
winner, told Trailer she felt very fortunate
agendas across the breadth of the sectors
to have found an industry she is passionate
represented.
about working within, but that there is still
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Director and member of this year’s WII judging panel, Kelly Godeau, said the WII
is a proud moment for these women
Melissa Strong has seen a seismic shift in the acceptance of women in transport roles since she started in the industry.
awards are an important reminder of the
more work to be done around diversity and inclusion and providing a framework that will help businesses integrate these as part of their overall business strategies.
outstanding work that is being achieved,
regularly to celebrate the small wins along
She agreed the acceptance of women in
and a chance to recognise all women who have been nominated.
the way,” Kelly says. “We saw nominations from some of
transport roles has vastly improved over the last 25 years.
“At the same time, we must pause
Australia’s largest businesses through to
“Social movements have contributed to
More to do. Strong is looking forward to achieving more in her current capacity as Lindsay Australia’s Safety People and Culture Manager.
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2020 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS Social Leader of the Year Jackie Lewis-Gray – BAE Systems Australia Rising Star of the Year Alicia Heskett – Shell Australia (QGC) Business Development Success of the Year Rachael Ashfield – ifm efector Industry Advocacy Award Melissa Strong: “The industry is quite close with some amazing support networks through our industry associations.”
Rose Read – National Waste & Recycling Industry Council
The level of commitment these nominees dedicate to their roles exceeds what would be deemed necessary. It really is a proud moment for these women and our industry.
and shaped her in many ways. “It doesn’t matter what industry you
Safety Advocacy Award
are in, when you’re always learning,
Nadine Youssef
you’re constantly developing new skills
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to help you move forward in your next experience.”
Mentor of the Year
As for the possibility of future career
Dayle Stevens
moves, Melissa says she felt she still had
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a lot to do and achieve in her current capacity. “However, I’m open to the
Excellence in Manufacturing
opportunity to continue to develop
Rochelle Avinu
and look at other capacities within the
– Leica Biosystems
transport industry.” this acceptance, which in turn has opened
Asked what advice she would give to
Excellence in Mining
doors for the acceptance of women
other women contemplating a career
Sarah Withell
in roles that have normally been male
in the industry, Melissa says she would
– Whitehaven Coal
dominated,” Melissa says. “As the industry
strongly encourage women to take time
has matured and evolved, it has not only
to look into the many roles and routes the industry has to offer.
Excellence in Engineering
opportunities that did not exist some 25 years ago.”
“The industry is quite close with some
– RedR International
Having spent her entire professional
industry associations,” she says. “No
Excellence in Transport
career in transport, Melissa says the
matter the role or size of the business you
Melissa Strong
opportunity to work in challenging but
work in, there is a broader network there
– Lindsay Australia Limited
rewarding environments has developed
to support you.”
given me but other inspiring women more
Elizabeth Taylor
amazing support networks through our
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INDUSTRY LEADERS
Industry leader: Lisa Fotheringham TRAILER MAGAZINE SPEAKS WITH LISA FOTHERINGHAM WHO CURRENTLY SPLITS HER DRIVING TIME BETWEEN HER PARTNER’S TRUCK AND GRANITE DOWNS TRANSPORT. LISA PRIDES HERSELF ON HAVING AN UNDYING PASSION FOR THE JOB AND HER ABILITY TO CAPABLY PERFORM ANY TASK WITHIN HER REMIT AS A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR. Q: What has been a highlight of
Lisa Fotheringham.
your career so far? A: Highlights of the job are that I started out passionate and can honestly say I still am; employers have commented that I’ll always have a go and never give up. Also driving flash blinged-up trucks in the bush in pitch black dark at any given time. Feeling your way on roads that are buried in bull dust or sliding in the mud on remote winding mountain roads – definitely a game-changer from interstate work. Q: What do female-driven events in commercial road transport mean to you? A: It’s important to let women know that they can do this job. Over my years of driving I’ve had women approach me in awe and praise me for even attempting to drive a semi. My response is if I can do it anyone can. While it’s not for everyone, if you’re cut out for it the job can be rewarding mentally and for your purse.
Q: What first drew you to
the truck. As a woman, I don’t feel
Q: What is the best thing about the
the commercial road transport
I’ve really had it easier than the guys –
transport industry?
industry?
spoilt maybe just a fraction; I’ve always
A: If I had to narrow it down to just one
A: The first thing that drew me to the
done my fair share of multiple drops
transport industry was the freedom
and pick-ups.
thing, it’s the drivers and their resilience. The industry is full of great hard-working
of the job. I derive a great deal of satisfaction from being charged with
My first trucking stint was with Flynn
guys and girls who always seem to put a
Transport. Being green at the job
smile on my face.
the responsibility of operating and
they put me through the right steps –
taking care of valuable machinery, not to
firstly in a body truck running around Brisbane then came the trailer. Stepping
Q: What do you think could be
it up to interstate – Brisbane-Sydney-
A: Where do I start? I believe allowances on
Q: What does a standard day for
Melbourne-Adelaide – the job was never
axle weights should be more lenient when
you look like?
about just driving; it was unloading
your gross weight is correct. Also, my pet
A: My working days are always full of
and loading with pallet jacks, throwing
hate as a truck driver is being limited to two
long and sometimes trying hours either
straps, washing the machinery, fuelling,
left lanes on a four-lane motorway – it causes
behind the wheel or loading/unloading
paperwork – all the good stuff.
more problems than it solves.
mention earning a good living.
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A man of many talents BOB MARTIN IS THE NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER AT JOST AUSTRALIA. HE HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY JOST SINCE 2001, HAVING SERVED AS THE COMPANY’S BRISBANE BRANCH MANAGER FOR 18 YEARS AND THEN IN 2019 MOVING INTO THE NEWLY FORMED NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER ROLE. QLD, NT and PNG. In the last 12 months, I returned to TAFE studies part time and graduated with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.” In 2004, Bob was invited to join the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland (CVIAQ) Board of Directors, going on to serve as Vice President for two years, under the watchful eye of Rob Brown, and then President for six years presiding over three Brisbane Truck Shows. Bob oversaw the transition of the CVIAQ to a national association, the HVIA, where Bob served as the first HVIA President. As for the biggest changes or developments he’s seen, Bob cites the introduction of B-doubles and Performance-Based Standards (PBS) designs as providing huge efficiency gains for operators. More specifically on JOST components, Bob says the basic design of the fifth wheel has changed very little over the last 30-40 years, with the main advances seen in the introduction of sensor technology to alert the driver of a mis-couple. Bob Martin left school at the age of
“That’s when I started making enquiries about becoming a TAFE teacher.
Bob has great admiration for many in the
motor mechanic.
Bob secured a position as a TAFE tutor in
has been fortunate to learn.
“I served my time at a small country
1992 and subsequently gained entry into
“I do owe a debt of gratitude to David
garage and worked on a wide variety of
Griffith University as a mature age student,
Sinclair, formerly of BPW Transpec, who saw
equipment, from cars and light commercials
something in me and gave me a start in the
to rigid trucks, tractors and earthmoving
graduating with a bachelor’s degree in adult and vocational teaching in 1995.
equipment,” Bob says. “After completing
“In the mid ‘90s the TAFE system in
“I also admire family-owned companies that
my apprenticeship, I spent a number of years
Queensland was poorly funded, so when I
have prospered and grown into very successful
working in new car dealerships in Brisbane.”
heard about a technical sales role at BPW
The year 1989 marked Bob’s first foray
Transpec in 1995 I successfully applied and
enterprises. There are often very interesting stories behind their humble beginnings.”
into the heavy commercial vehicle industry,
worked there for six years, during which time
when he secured a position as a truck driver/
I continued with my studies and obtained a
mechanic, operating a rigid tipper towing a
Diploma of Management,” Bob says. “Then a
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three-axle dog trailer.
position came up with JOST Australia, as the
Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.
“I found myself off work for three
Brisbane Branch Manager, so I applied and
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months due to a work injury and was
was successful and started working at JOST
honouring the unsung heroes of the
forced to look at other job avenues in a
in 2001. I was responsible for running the
commercial road transport industry.
bid to return to the workforce,” he says.
branch and maintaining product sales across
15 and secured an apprenticeship as a
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industry, in particular those from whom he
heavy commercial vehicle industry,” Bob says.
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Steelers wheels APEX STEEL PRODUCES AND SUPPLIES STEEL PRODUCTS TO ROOFERS USING A PURPOSE-BUILT FLEET IN WHICH WESTERN STAR PLAYS A PROMINENT ROLE IN CARRYING THE EXTENDED LOADS. The unusual size of the steel cut-tolength and its variants like aluminum and colorbond dictate the customised approach to the trailer combinations used at Apex Steel. That key requirement for the delivery business is fully realised through Western Star and more specifically the 4800 FS2 model, given its unique wheelbase helps keep the combination within the legal limit of 26 metres. As it offers a wide range of commercial roofing, cladding, rainwater goods, sheet metal, purlins, battens, sheet and coil, pipes and structural steel, the task of supplying these products is wholly specialised for Apex Group. It must include a mounted crane on
Western Star 4800 FS2 with mounted Fassi crane.
all its trailers. The Fassi vehicle loading crane, supplied by 600 Cranes, has been standardised across the fleet for efficiency
extendable trailer with steerable axles it
long lengths,” he explains. “All of our
of use, maintenance and repairs.
had commissioned by Lusty Trailers in Swan
trailers are full extendable 48 footers. Once
Heavier loads, topping out around 25
Hill a few years back.
you put a crane on the Western Star it
tonnes, involve use of extendable trailers.
In the main the company, which maintains a
comes under the legal limit. So that’s why
These are nominally sourced from long
head office and depot in Dandenong South,
we buy them and they’re a top truck.”
time partners Vawdrey and occasionally Barker Trailers.
supplies to independent roofing specialists
While little Isuzus are deployed for smaller
for the construction and refurbishment of
tray truck deliveries, the Western Stars are
The company also runs a super
commercial and domestic properties.
assigned the much longer steel sheets.
Commercial roofers require, according to
With a longer wheelbase, the heavy duty
Apex Building Products Road Transport
4800 FS2 cling reliably to the unsealed
Manager Clint Rockman, a bespoke service for the overscale considerations of moving
roads and enclosed areas customary of their final destination.
materials for factory roofs.
“For the most part the jobs are offroad. As
“If the customer orders a roof we have to be
you can imagine it’s factories and similar
able to supply what they need. So it’s our job
locations,” says Clint. “There’s not a lot
to cut it for them from a coil and then we
of asphalt welcoming the drivers at these
have it delivered,” he says. “We do a lot of
sites. But the Western Star is a great truck
long roof sheets.” The inclusion of the three new Western
in the mud and slush. It handles variable conditions very well.”
Star trucks comes in the midst of the fleet
Westar Trucks Derrimut oversaw the complex
being rejuvenated. It has been a conscious
build in which underslung pipes for the
undertaking on the part of Clint, who sees
exhaust were necessary to accommodate the
the long-term strategy of upgrading the
rear mounted crane. Shortened fuel tanks
equipment offsetting costs associated with
and toolboxes were also required as part
downtime and repairs.
of a host of modifications which have been
“The fleet has been purposely built to cart
observant down to a 10mm tolerance.
Crane spec’d trucks are standard for Apex Steel.
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all tractors on the market thanks to a new
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the CHEREAU Performance range using the
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