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You’re the voice

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) sure know how to put on a great show because the 32nd Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIAs) went off with a bang last month. It was absolutely sensational. About 700 attendees gathered in formal attire at the Palladium, Crown Melbourne, for an evening of live music, food, drink, banter, and, of course, acknowledging outstanding achievements in our industry.

For some, working remotely and participating in conference calls and daily meetings from behind a screen can change how we work and interact with colleagues and clients. This is changing as the world gradually reopens proper. Sure, in many instances it’s more efficient (at least when there aren’t any kids around that need feeding or nappies changed). But there are cons to working at home. We miss those seemingly small and insignificant interactions with people in the process. Simple gestures like saying g’day to fellow team members on your way to the office desk or idle chit-chat at the coffee machine are actually vital to a healthy workplace culture but more importantly checking on your

mates goes a long way particularly for mental health and wellbeing. There’s something about sharing a room together, being present, that makes all the difference.

So, it was with much excitement and anticipation that I suited up and joined my colleagues at the AFIAs. I even met some new faces in the business and reconnected with many longterm associates. Ever-changing, the transport sector is.

In honour of the legendary John Farnham, who is recovering from a tumour removal operation, the band on stage wasted no time belting out ‘You’re the Voice’ to an audience that had only just been seated. To be fair, there should’ve been some build-up to such a rousing tune as the response from the crowd didn’t quite match the energy. Fortunately, though, the drinks flowed, the proceedings were tight and the evening was a resounding success. Some lucky individuals won trophies, while others walked away with toy forklifts. Me, I’m just proud to help share the stories that demonstrate how wonderful and essential the road transport industry is for Australia to continue thriving.

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AFIA 2022 winners revealed

The Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIAs) held last month at Crown Melbourne recognised the achievements of suppliers and operators across a range of categories.

The event, after a three-year hiatus, surpassed a record number of nominations lodged in 2020 and also saw about 700 attendees gather on 3 September at the Palladium.

The winners of this year’s AFIAs are:

• Colin Rees, Personality of the Year Award

• Cara Spencer, Alex Fraser Group and Transport Women Australia, Female Leadership Award

• Claudia Jennings, Linfox, Young Achiever of the Year Award

• SEA Electric, Sustainable Environment Award

• Knorr-Bremse Australia, Application of Technology Award

• Wettenhalls, Best Practice Safety Award

• Qube Bulk, Investment in People Award

“It was a pleasure to host dignitaries from state and federal governments, along with VTA life members, councillors and hundreds of VTA members and transport industry operators and suppliers, who were keen to get together for a night of celebration unlike any other in our industry,” said Victorian Transport Association CEO, Peter Anderson.

“Every one of our winners and finalists should be proud of their accomplishments,

and particularly that they were achieved during a time of great challenge and uncertainty in people’s professional and personal lives.

“Their endurance, commitment and effort are reflective of every transport worker that has stood up and served our communities over the past three years, and it was terrific to recognise that in person at our awards presentation.”

Anderson also thanked guests for their hard work and tenacity in serving the Australian community during the pandemic.

“In front of our largest audience for over two years, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the women and men of the Australian transport industry who have worked so tirelessly during such difficult conditions.

“To our members, operators and their staff, industry suppliers and all the businesses in the supply chain that kept our country moving, thank you for your service, your endurance, commitment, and effort, and for delivering to the people of Australia no matter the challenge.”

AFIAs Chairman and VTA President, Mike Lean, addressed guests, speaking of the many contributions the industry has made in recent times, as well as VTA advocacy for positive change.

“We’re continuing to help alleviate driver shortages, with the Freight Workforce Innovation project seeing 125 women

trained, placed and mentored into building careers in transport and logistics, and our ongoing advocacy for policy change to attract qualified transport workers under the Commonwealth’s skilled migration program,” he said.

“Recognising the faster shift to decarbonising the community under all governments, our recent Alternative Fuels Summit tackled the issue head-on, and the Association continues to constructively work through its affiliations with ARTIO to develop and implement a new minimum standards framework.”

Lean congratulated award winners on behalf of the VTA Executive Council.

“Surpassing our previous record with over 60 entries is just a tremendous endorsement of what it means to win or be shortlisted for an Australian Freight Industry Award,” he said.

“I congratulate all of those companies and individuals who are working so hard to improve their businesses.”

Anderson said Master of Ceremonies, Livinia Nixon, did a terrific job hosting the awards segment.

“Guests were entertained by Australian rock royalty, including Taxi Ride’s Jason Singh, Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder, Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko, and The Choirboys’ Mark Gable,” said Anderson.

“It was fitting to have this Australian Superband belt out classic Australian hits, in celebration of our award winners and everything great about our wonderful country.

“Every one of our winners and finalists should be proud of their accomplishments, and particularly that they were achieved during a time of great challenge and uncertainty in people’s professional and personal lives. Their endurance, commitment and effort is reflective of every transport worker that has stood up and served our communities over the past three years, and it was terrific to recognise that in person at our awards presentation.

“The VTA Executive Council and Secretariat extends its sincere congratulations to every award winner and finalist and looks forward to building on the success of this outstanding event for many years to come.”

The AFIAs will return in 2023.

Personality of the Year Award winner, and Chairman and Owner of Colin Rees Group, Colin Rees (second from left) pictured with (L-R) VTA CEO, Peter Anderson, daughter and Office & Marketing Manager, Kellie Rees, CMV Truck & Bus Branch Manager, Ross Greig, Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll, and AFIA Chairman and VTA President Mike Lean.

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travel times for industry will ultimately reduce costs for families.”

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) is supporting the program and has been an advocate for increasing funding for rural and regional roads.

LBRCA President, Wade Lewis, said that the program has enabled operators to reduce transport costs and increase the overall productivity and safety of the industry and communities served.

“The NSW Fixing Country Roads funding provides an economic and productivity edge for the agricultural and heavy vehicle transport sector to achieve better outcomes for NSW businesses and communities, which are reliant on efficient, cost-effective and safe road freight services,” he said.

When all projects funded to date are completed, the Fixing Country Roads program will have provided an additional 1,889 kilometres of sealed road, saving $8.55 million in reduced maintenance costs for councils.

Peter Lipinski, the Chief Executive of Aramex Oceania, is stepping down.

Aramex announces leadership change

Peter Lipinski, the Chief Executive of Aramex Oceania, has decided to step

down after a 13-year tenure.

At the end of September, Lipinski will leave the business and hand over to Andy Van Der Velde who will assume the role of Regional VP Oceania, with responsibility for Aramex Australia and New Zealand.

Global logistics company, Aramex, purchased the Australian and New Zealand operations of Fastway Couriers in 2016, rebranding the network to reflect its position as a key division of Aramex global operations.

The Australian network includes 28 regional franchises and more than 800 courier franchisees, while in New Zealand there are 18 regional franchises and more than 280 courier franchisees.

Lipinski, according to Aramex, led the company through a period of extraordinary growth, including the company’s Australian operations rebrand from Fastway to Aramex. He was also instrumental in steering the company through unprecedented change as it navigated the pandemic and the exponential rise in e-commerce.

“After 13 fantastic years with Fastway, then Aramex, I’m looking forward to exploring new opportunities,” said Lipinski. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the dynamic freight and logistics sector and would particularly like to thank the Australian team, including the regional franchisees who contribute immensely to Aramex’s success.”

Government urges care to reduce road accidents this month

Australians are being urged to take extra care on regional and remote roads this Rural Road Safety Month, including being particularly mindful of all road users.

Rural Road Safety Month takes place every September, and now in its fifth year, is a national community-based initiative from the Australian Road Safety Foundation that aims to highlight the additional risks present or around rural roads.

Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown, said one death on our roads is too many.

“The over-representation of regional and remote road users in our road fatalities should be of great concern to us all and Rural Road Safety Month is a poignant reminder of the work that needs to be done in order to eradicate this trend,” she said.

“The Australian Government is taking this issue seriously, we’re committed to Vision Zero—that is zero deaths and serious injuries due to road crashes by 2050.

“In December last year, governments across Australia released the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 setting us on the path to Vision Zero.”

The Strategy has nine key priorities, including regional road safety and remote road safety.

Brown said that the government is working to reduce road deaths and serious injuries nationally, while engaging closely with state, territory and local governments and other stakeholders to implement the Strategy.

Summit brings Government and communities together for better Australia

The Jobs and Skills Summit has brought Australians together to agree on immediate actions to help build a stronger economy and a stronger Australia. Government, employers, unions and the broader community will take forward initiatives to help build a bigger, better trained and more productive workforce, boost real wages and living standards, and create more opportunities for Australians. Working with industry, unions and other stakeholders at the Summit, the Albanese Government has agreed to 36 immediate initiatives including:

1. An additional $1 billion in joint FederalState funding for fee-free TAFE in 2023 and accelerated delivery of 465,000 fee-free TAFE places.

2. A one-off income credit so that Age Pensioners who want to work can earn an additional $4,000 over this financial year without losing any of their pension.

3. More flexibly utilising $575 million in the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to invest in social and affordable housing, and attract financing from superannuation funds and other sources of private capital.

4. Modernising Australia’s workplace relations laws, including to make bargaining accessible for all workers and businesses.

5. Amending the Fair Work Act to strengthen access to flexible working arrangements, make unpaid parental leave more flexible and strengthen protection for workers against

discrimination and harassment.

6. Improving access to jobs and training pathways for women, First Nations people, regional Australians and culturally and linguistically diverse people, including equity targets for training places, 1,000 digital apprenticeships in the Australian Public Service, and other measures to reduce barriers to employment.

7. An increase in the permanent Migration Program ceiling to 195,000 in 202223 to help ease widespread, critical workforce shortages.

8. E xtending visas and relaxing work restrictions on international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour, and providing additional funding to resolve the visa backlog.

“The Albanese Government will ensure full employment, productivity growth and equal opportunities for women are central objectives of its economic and fiscal policy,” it said in a statement.

“We will work towards reducing barriers to employment so that all Australians have the opportunity to participate to their full potential.”

Many of the ideas and suggestions raised will be explored further over the next 12 months as part of the Employment White Paper, which will further help shape the future of Australia’s labour market.

The Albanese Government will release the terms of reference for the White Paper and begin accepting submissions later this month.

First stage of Barton Highway project progresses

The duplication of the Barton Highway is forging ahead in New South Wales, with the focus now turning to construction of several intersections along a sevenkilometre stretch as part of the first stage

The Australian Government has committed $150 million towards both stages of the project, while the New South

Wales Government has funded $50 million for the Barton Highway Upgrade.

The funding is being utilised across two stages, with the Barton Highway Upgrade Package already under construction and the Barton Highway Corridor Upgrade in planning.

“The duplication of this highway will be a

Newhaul founder appointed Non-Executive Director at Fenix

The founder of Western Australia logistics provider, Newhaul, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of fully integrated mining, logistics and haulage business Fenix Resources.

The appointment of Craig Mitchell was effective 1 September 2022.

Fenix Newhaul was an incorporated joint venture company established in May, 2019, to implement the strategic alliance between Fenix Resources and Mitchell.

Mitchell was subsequently appointed to the Board of Fenix in accordance with an agreement with Newhaul to consolidate 100 per cent ownership of the company’s haulage company, Fenix-Newhaul, as announced on the ASX on 21 June 2022.

In addition to founding Newhaul, Mitchell was the founder of Mitchell Corp in 1997. Mitchell Corp grew to be one of

Australia’s largest bulk haulage businesses operating in four states and servicing some of Australia’s largest energy and mining businesses, before its sale to Toll Group in 2011.

Mitchell, according to a release issued by Fenix Resources, has a proven track record of positive engagement with local communities through many successful community initiatives.

Regarded as a proven innovator, Mitchell is a former Ernst and Young Western Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Fenix Chairman, John Welborn said in a statement that the Fenix team will be greatly enhanced by the addition of Mitchell.

“Craig Mitchell is Fenix’s largest shareholder and has direct and

game changer for locals, visitors and the freight industry travelling between NSW and the ACT each day,” said NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway.

“This is one of the busiest stretches of road for the region, and the NSW Government is securing a brighter future for NSW families by duplicating the Barton Highway to ensure a safer and smoother journey for all road users.”

Early planning of Stage Two of the upgrade is also continuing, with Aboriginal cultural consultation and concept design beginning for the next stretch of works.

Work will begin on the souther connection at the NSW and Australian Capital Territory border on Monday 12 September.

It will be carried between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, and 8am and 1pm Saturday, excluding public holidays – with work expected to be completed in early 2023.

comprehensive experience in relevant logistics operations and in building successful companies,” he said.

“I look forward to working with Craig to build on Fenix’s success and grow the company to add value for shareholders,” said Welborn.

Experienced finance executive, Stuart Ausmeier, was also appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the company.

“I am delighted we have filled the important role of Chief Financial Officer with a finance executive of Stuart’s calibre and experience,” said Welborn.

“Stuart’s demonstrated capabilities in the resources sector are a perfect match for the opportunity at Fenix to build on the company’s excellent financial platform as we explore further opportunities for value creation.”

Toll Global Express is rebranding

Intermodal logistics provider, Toll Global Express, is changing its name.

The business’ new brand identity is Team Global Express which is reported to reflect the passion, commitment and integrity of its people.

“Almost a year ago, we embarked on our journey to transform the way we deliver for our customers,” said Team Global Express CEO, Christine Holgate.

“One element of this transformation is our name change to Team Global Express, which reflects our heritage, culture, and commitment to deliver trusted and reliable services for our customers.

“Our business has a deep history serving customers, but it is the passion, dedication, and integrity of our team that we wanted to harness for our new brand.

“We will be gradually rolling out the new brand across our digital assets, website, uniform, and fleet from September.”

In other news, Toll has undertaken a new hydrogen run for BOC.

Industrial gas company, BOC, has enlisted Toll to move green hydrogen in South Australia.

The task, performed by a Volvo FM, coupled with a dedicated hydrogen trailer, requires a 400km one way journey from the Tonsley Innovation Park south of Adelaide

Road freight to benefit from rail capacity boost: VTA

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has welcomed a move to increase capacity across freight-only broad-gauge rail lines to expedite the movement of agricultural goods to ports and farming communities.

Operators on the Shepparton-Tocumwal rail freight corridor will be able to carry heavy loads thanks to works completed by V/Line including increasing the depth of crushed rock supporting tracks and assessing and upgrading culverts and bridges on high-use corridors. The V/

where the first state hydrogen electrolyser is based to Whyalla where it will be used at the BOC Gas Production plant.

Here the hydrogen is injected into the BOC Gas Production Unit which is based on the GFG Steel Mill Plant.

Hydrogen helps in the production of high purity Argon which is used by the steel mill as well as BOC customers around metro and regional South Australia.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas was on hand for the launch of the first road shipment which is part of an existing contract Toll maintains with longtime partner BOC.

Toll currently operates 16 dedicated trucks on BOC related projects in South Australia delivering all grades of gases from cylinders, SDS bulk, single bulk through to bulk double road trains.

Specialty dangerous goods equipment used by Toll’s dedicated DG arm is used to ensure it meets all requirements under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

The customised hydrogen tube trailer holds up to 370kgs of hydrogen.

“We would like to congratulate the local Toll team lead by Ricky Pearce and Paul Sara in supporting the green hydrogen and sustainability agenda,” said Jamie Innes, BOC Industrial General Manager.

Line works have delivered higher tonnage capacity at four grain terminals on the broad-gauge freight network from 19- to 20-tonne axle-load.

“This is a smart investment in developing Victoria’s freight network and makes the existing rail infrastructure more productive and efficient,” said VTA CEO Peter Anderson.

“The larger capacity created from increasing the weight tolerance of these crucial rail networks has many positive repercussions for our supply chains including greater certainty of supply and the potential for transport cost savings as a result of productivity gains.

“Ultimately, consumers benefit from these investments because the standard of living we have come to expect from having regular access to high-quality, fresh produce is enhanced.”

All scope of the work is captured under Toll’s heavy vehicle accreditation and in compliance with local council requirements.

“Our drivers are all trained in the safe delivery of all DG tasks required and all equipment is dedicated and designed to meet our customers requirements,” said Ricky Pearce, Toll Global Fuels & Gases.

The Office of Hydrogen Power in South Australia was recently established to help accelerate the state’s highly anticipated green hydrogen industry.

A $20 billion pipeline of renewable energy projects have been touted by the State Government as it aims to catalyse the creation of new jobs in the supply chain industries.

In the meantime the South Australian Government continues to identify concepts with the potential to reap the greatest benefit to what it has called a burgeoning green hydrogen industry according to Premier Peter Malinauskas, who was present at the departure of Toll’s Volvo FM.

“It is clear our bold vision for hydrogen has captured the imagination of the world,” he said.

“We have positioned our state as a world leader in renewable energy, and the green hydrogen industry is the next step as we head towards net zero carbon emissions.”

Anderson reiterated that other forms of transport also benefit from the rail freight network being able to carry heavier loads and greater volumes.

“Whenever capacity is increased on the rail network, road freight operators benefit because ultimately they are tasked at both ends of the rail line haul,” he said.

“Whether it be by rail or road, freight must be moved safely and productively, and the Victorian Government’s ongoing investment in the intermodal freight network is welcome news.”

The project is part of $181 million earmarked in the 2022/23 Victorian Budget for critical maintenance works on the regional rail freight network, to improve competitiveness and support the growing freight task that is vital to regional economies and supply chains.

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Wiseway reports all-time high revenue

Diversification strategy creates robust operating platform for Wiseway amid challenging macroeconomic conditions.

Integrated freight and logistics operator, Wiseway Group, has released its financial results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2022 (FY2022).

Revenue grew by 3.3 per cent to an all-time high of $130.1 million in FY2022 compared to $126 million in FY2021.

Overall, the company has achieved sustained growth and revenue diversification in challenging operating environments.

Profitability in the second half of FY2022 was largely impacted by expanded Covid-19 measures in China, the extraordinary rainfall and floods in both New South Wales and Queensland, and a reduction in air freight.

Profitability was further impacted by additional investments in growing the company’s team in the United States, China and Singapore, as well as provisions for recoverability of debtors and contingencies in a more challenging trading environment.

Gross margin decreased by 3.9 ppts, with more competitive margins offered in the US and Southeast Asia to support strategic customer relationships while entering new markets.

Operating expenses for the full year were $28.1 million compared to $23.5 million in FY2021.

“It is pleasing that during a period of significant turbulence, Wiseway has maintained solid group revenue growth –indeed representing an all-time high for the business – amid a very challenging macroeconomic environment,” said Florence Tong, Wiseway’s Interim Executive Chair and Managing Director.

“This is testament to the resilience of Wiseway’s diversified business model, with those business segments outside of traditional dry outbound air freight –namely Perishables, Sea Freight, Imports, and Road Transportation – all recording growth over the period.

“The group’s global expansion strategy has continued to gain momentum, with the opening of our second North American

branch and the successful integration of Singapore-based TAF E-Logistics into the group’s global operations enhancing our ability to provide reliable solutions to our customers throughout ongoing supply chain uncertainties.

“In the face of the tightening capacity restrictions and increasing supply disruption that the logistics industry is facing globally, Wiseway worked closely with its existing and new customers to meet demand.”

Wiseway’s diversification strategy has continued to deliver growth, as revenue from new growth vectors in perishables and imports collectively increased by 43 per cent.

Its international strategy has continued to gain momentum as the company developed a global network and presence in 11 cities across Australia, China, New Zealand, United States and Singapore.

The company has started implementing several measures to improve productivity

Coles awards Linfox

Logistics and transport specialist, Linfox, has been named the 2022 Coles Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Coles Supplier Partner Awards.

The awards event, which was held last week in Melbourne, recognise Australian businesses that have driven innovation, sustainability and community support in a year punctuated by floods, supply chain challenges and the Covid-19 situation.

In a statement released by Coles, Linfox was commemorated for its efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic by the giant supermarket chain.

“Linfox Logistics won the Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award for providing outstanding support and innovative solutions to ensure the delivery of goods through the challenges of extreme floods, rail closures and Covid-19,” it said.

Linfox General Manager for Coles, Tim Trewin, said Linfox is honoured to receive

and bolster its cash position as it expects business performance to improve in the next 12 months.

“As industry dynamics and trends continue to evolve, Wiseway’s diversified network of business divisions places it in a unique position to provide reliable integrated logistics solutions to its customers and deliver long-term value to its shareholders,” said Tong.

“In August we announced an important aircraft leasing agreement which will secure exclusive use of a class-leading Boeing-737-800 SF for the next eight years, allowing the company to deliver more agile and reliable services to our customers, provide additional capacity in periods of peak demand, and build further resilience to protect against future supply chain challenges.

“This will support our growth aspirations, help with managing ongoing capacity and supply chains blocks and bring down the cost-to-serve with our customers.”

an award that recognises its strategic partnership with Coles which began more than 50 years ago.

“We are proud to support Coles to sustainably feed Australian communities while navigating significant supply chain disruptions,” he said. “Congratulations to our hardworking and dedicated team.”

What you need to know about the Pacific Postal Development Partnership

National courier, Australia Post, has signed a new deal with the Federal Australian Government.

The Pacific Postal Development Partnership is reported to strengthen postal services in the Pacific which involves a joint declaration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and AsianPacific Postal Union (APPU).

Announced in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 13th APPU Congress, the partnership is expected to improve the efficiency and security of postal services between Australia and Pacific island countries, benefiting consumers and businesses, including the estimated 200,000 people living in Australia with Pacific Island heritage.

To support the three-year partnership, the Government has provided Australia Post with a $450,000 contribution to target improvements to postal systems, processes, technology and training in the region.

This funding will be supplemented by Australia Post’s expertise and in-kind support, including equipment that can help meet the needs of Pacific postal operators.

The signing of this landmark joint declaration brings Australia closer together with key multilateral institutions in the postal sector.

The declaration will enable a coordinated approach to regional postal development, supporting Pacific island countries to continue to modernise their postal services, capture emerging opportunities and new markets, and showcase the value of the region’s postal sector globally.

The declaration will be signed by Australia’s Ambassador to Thailand, Dr Angela Macdonald PSM, Australia Post’s General Manager for International Services, Michael Cope, the DirectorGeneral of the UPU, Masahiko Metoki, and the Secretary General of the APPU, Lin Hongliang.

Postal services in the Pacific are some of the most under-developed as measured by the UPU’s Postal Development Index. This impacts businesses and consumers through slower average delivery times, disruption and delays.

global economy, further investments will boost the ability of Pacific island countries to capture new market opportunities and meet consumer expectations to deliver secure, timely and efficient postal services.

The Government and Australia Post will work with Pacific postal operators and governments to identify specific activities to be delivered to meet their individual needs. The first activities are expected to commence by the end of 2022.

This partnership builds on Australia Post’s annual contribution of over $1.3 million to the Universal Postal Union to support global postal cooperation, and additional contributions such as a four-year commitment to further the global postal sector’s response to climate change.

“Postal services have played a fundamental role in connecting people and businesses within countries and across borders for centuries, helping to build cultural and economic links, and keeping people informed and families connected,” said Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that this mission remains as relevant as ever.

“The Australian Government’s contribution will support the Pacific engaging with the world and taking advantage of new economic opportunities and people-to-people links, as well as

engaging with the Pacific.

“Aligning Australia’s contribution with the longstanding work of the Universal Postal Union and Asian-Pacific Postal Union, will achieve a coordinated approach that best supports our Pacific partners.”

Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy, said postal services across the Pacific have an important role to play as the region recovers from the economic impacts of Covid-19.

“Australia is committed to multilateral cooperation to uphold the international rules based order and address global challenges – and the postal sector is no exception,” he said. “This new Pacific partnership underscores our commitment.”

Paul Graham, Australia Post CEO and Managing Director, is proud to work with postal partners across the Pacific to provide expertise and tailored solutions to enable the provision of mail and parcel services for all.

“As part of this, we will meet with them to tailor our assistance to their specific needs – whether that be sharing our knowledge and expertise to the supply of equipment and technology,” he said.

“Australia Post is particularly well placed to help these nations both respond to the challenges and take advantage of opportunities from the acceleration in e-commerce, which will benefit the entire region.”

‘Quadfather’ inducted into Road Transport Hall of Fame

Australian industry icon and Chief Engineer of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Les Bruzsa, has been recently inducted into the National Road Transport Hall of Fame.

The honour was presented during the hall of fame ceremony at the Australian Festival of Transport 2022 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory last month. The event was particularly big this year because owing to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, the event was deferred two years in a row.

NHVR has joined the industry in congratulating Bruzsa on his accolade.

“The NHVR congratulates Chief Engineer Les Bruzsa on being inducted into the

National Road Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs on 27 August 2022,” an NHVR spokesperson told Trailer.

“The Hall of Fame acknowledges Les’ contributions to the heavy vehicle industry, specifically leading the strategic development and improvement of the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme.

“Nicknamed the ‘Quadfather’, Les is recognised internationally for his expertise in heavy vehicle technology and productivity.”

An automotive mechanical engineer by profession, Les is known for his efforts to help improve heavy vehicle productivity through specialist engineering knowledge

and the application of engineering and technical standards.

“I am being very humbled for being inducted to the Australian Road Transport Hall of Fame,” Bruzsa said in a statement.

Since moving to Australia from Hungary three decades ago, Bruzsa has been involved in the road transport industry and worked on numerous projects related to heavy vehicle safety, access, on-road operations, productivity, and regulations.

Bruzsa has been heavily involved in the development and implementation of the PBS scheme for many years, particularly through his ongoing role as the Chief Engineer at NHVR.

Between 1995 and 2013, Bruzsa worked as the Principal Engineer at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, where he was responsible for developing technical standards, policies and guidelines for vehicle use, access and management, and assessing new vehicle combinations.

NSW Government’s multi-million commitment to safety

During the last three years, the Mitchell Highway has been given a multi-million dollar makeover between Bathurst and the Queensland border.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said the New South Wales Government has invested more than $162 million in Mitchell Highway upgrades and safety improvements over the last three years.

“That includes a $50 million investment to drive safer journeys between Bathurst and Orange – a vital link for visitors, residents and the freight industry, carrying around 10,000 vehicles a day,” he said.

“To date we have finished work the highway’s intersection with Fitzroy Street at Dubbo, a new intersection with the Newell Highway at Dubbo, and road widening projects at Yarran Hut and between Nyngan and Bourke.

“We’ve reached an important stage in the upgrade with asphalting work now completed at Guyong, preliminary work under way at Vittoria and work at East Guyong progressing to the next stage.”

According to Farraway, line-marking, rumble strips, barriers and raised pavement markers (RPMs) are expected to be completed by September.

Albanese promises emissions cut while leading in clean energy

Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has assured that Australia will remain a reliable global supplier for coal and gas, while continuing as a world leader for clean energy alternatives.

Albanese made the promise during the annual dinner of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) following comments made a week earlier by Resources Minister, Madeleine King, who told the Japanese Government that Australia’s gas supplies could be relied on.

“Australia will continue to be a trusted and stable supplier of energy and resources to our key trading partners,” said Albanese.

“As we work with other nations to reduce emissions globally, we will continue to be a reliable provider of energy.

“Japan and South Korea are already looking to us for their clean energy needs, actively building partnerships with Australian companies on, for example, the supply of green hydrogen.”

The Prime Minister’s assurances come as the Senate is scheduled to pass legislation for a 43 per cent emissions reduction target over 2005 levels by 2030 this week.

Albanese also said that the MCA had

reported on the increase in production required by 2030, which includes increasing lithium production fourfold, doubling rare earth element output, increasing nickel by two thirds and increasing copper by one third.

“We have an unmatched natural advantage to be a world leader in clean energy,” he said.

“For nearly a decade, the Australian political debate over renewables and resources and climate action was hostage to a false choice between creating jobs or cutting pollution.”

According to Albanese, the Australian Government will dedicate $1 billion to supporting new and emerging industries as well as the transition of existing industries, from its $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund.

“It will invest in areas like green steel and aluminium, clean energy component manufacturing, hydrogen electrolysers and fuel switching,” he said.

“Our Government will invest to unlock more value from our minerals. Because the more products we make here and sell abroad, the more jobs we create in Australia.”

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Qube releases

FY2022 results

National transport and logistics company, Qube, demonstrates positive performance across several divisions in its latest report.

The group reported a revenue of $2.5 million during the last financial year, which is 15.6 per cent higher than 2021’s recorded $2.2 million in revenue.

Qube saw an EBITDA of $474.9 million – up by 24.8 per cent from $380.5 million year-on-year (YOY), and an EBITA of $224.3 million compared to $156.6 in 2021.

Net finance costs for the company were $28.3 million compared to $37.3 million the year prior, and EBIT was recorded at $7.6 million compared to $10.8 million.

Qube overcame multiple challenges during FY2022 including Covid-19, inflation, extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions and impacts from China. According to the company, these factors impacted FY2022 EBITA by at least $15 million.

Along with the results, Qube is also committed to its ongoing strategies.

Silk completes acquisition

Integrated port-to-door service provider, Silk Logistics Holdings, has completed an acquisition it announced earlier this year.

The company has acquired Fremantle Freight & Storage (FFS) for a consideration of $23.6 million payable up front with a further $7.8 million payable contingent on achieving agreed financial milestones for the period ending 31 July 2023.

The deal was reportedly funded through cash reserves and debt facilities.

FFS was established in 2000 and operated across four sites in metro Perth providing wharf cartage, warehousing, quarantine, fumigation and other portrelated services.

Following this development, Silk gains an exceptional team from FFS and will boost Silk’s customer service offering nationally.

In July, Silk CEO, Brendan Boyd, said this was a strategically important acquisition.

Sunraysia freight route set to see safety upgrades

Upgrades confirmed for the Sunraysia Highway in August are set to benefit freight operators and farmers.

A joint $4.16 million investment from the Australian and Victorian governments will enable crews to upgrade the Mcloughlans Road and Birchip-Rainbow Road intersections on the Sunraysia Highway.

Both intersections are located on bends.

Situated between Birchip and Woomelang, the sections of road are going to be remodelled to T-shaped intersections to improve visibility.

The Sunraysia Highway provides a key road for both locals and our broader agricultural industry, with more than 500 vehicles using this section of the highway each day, including around 70 trucks and other heavy vehicles.

These works form part of the $68.75 million Roads of Strategic Importance –Ballarat to Ouyen corridor.

Crews will also widen and resurface sections of the Sunraysia Highway, add a new left turn lane from the Sunraysia Highway into Birchip-Rainbow Road, build

a raised median on Birchip-Rainbow Road, and install safety barriers and new street lighting at both intersections.

The new intersections will no longer be curved, meaning it will be easier for drivers travelling on Mcloughlans Road and Birchip-Rainbow Road to see vehicles travelling on the Sunraysia Highway.

Works will continue at the intersections until early 2023, with the roads to remain open and reduced speed limits in place.

“There’s a mix of both heavy and light vehicles sharing this section of the highway, which is why the Australian Government is investing in this project to ensure the intersections are safe for everyone,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King.

“We’re investing a record amount in infrastructure projects across the state and that includes in regional Victoria, ensuring the needs of our communities are funded and delivered.”

Monadelphous announces record results

Perth-based engineering group, Monadelphous, has released its 2022 full year results, demonstrating a positive performance across the board.

Monadelphous announced a revenue of $1.93 billion for the financial year, reflecting strong demand for maintenance services across the resources and energy sectors.

The company saw an EBITDA of $111.2 million – an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to 2021, which generated an EBITDA margin percentage of 5.76 per cent.

Net profit after tax was $52.2 million, an increase of 11 per cent on the corresponding period, representing earnings per share of 54.9 cents.

Monadelphous Managing Director, Rob Velletri, said the buoyant conditions forecast in all Monadelphous’ core markets

over coming years were expected to provide opportunities for growth.

“Demand for our maintenance services is expected to remain strong and resource developments in iron ore and oil and gas as well as the significant pipeline of investment in battery metals and renewable energy will provide a solid volume of construction prospects in the coming years,” he said.

“However, a highly competitive labour market will remain the major challenge.”

The maintenance and Industrial Services division reported record revenue of $1.166 billion, up by 19.4 per cent year-on-year (YOY).

The Engineering Construction division reported revenue of $774.4 million, which was down by 20.9 per cent compared to 2021.

Women in Industry 2022 winners announced

The winners of the 2022 Women in Industry Awards have been revealed, with a number of key individuals in multiple industries getting recognised for their efforts.

The Awards recognise and celebrate women who have achieved success through leadership, innovation and commitment to their station in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Joanne Jeffs won the Social Leader of the Year award for her multiple strategies to develop and deliver best practice processes in diversity and inclusion, social procurement, Aboriginal workforce participation, workforce development and community engagement at Fulton Hogan.

The Rising Star of the Year award was given to Helen Tower from influenza vaccine company, CSL Seqirus, for her demonstration in the analytical science and technology function.

Business Development Success of the Year was awarded to Sage Hahn for her commitment to Bio Gro, a family owned business at the forefront of the circular economy.

Hahn identified three streams of new business opportunities following her promotion to Victorian State Manager in 2020, and she led the business to a 50 per cent increase in product in 2021 and an 85 per cent increase at the end of the 2022 financial year.

Nina McHardy won the Industry Advocacy Award for her passion towards breaking down barriers for women by addressing bias and identifying opportunities for greater female participation in the construction industry.

Mentor of the Year went to Danielle Bull following her commitment to promoting success for women at WesTrac.

Barbara Pitsos received the Safety Advocacy Award for her active involvement in improving safety for her industry.

Excellence in Manufacturing was awarded to Rebecca Healy for her outstanding personal contribution to Boxhead Plastics and the wider manufacturing community.

Frances Ross won the Excellence in Transport award for her performance at Ross Transport and for going above and beyond to improve and positively impact the Australian transport industry.

The Excellence in Engineering award was given to Louise Adams for her leadership in engineering, technological excellence and innovation at Aurecon.

Sarah Coleman won the Excellence in Mining award for her positive contributions to the mining industry.

Sarah Marshall was awarded both the Excellence in Construction and Woman of the Year awards for spending her career spearheading positive change.

the incredible opportunities in the clean energy transition for the freight, logistics and transport sectors.

“In Victoria the transport sector accounts for around 25 per cent of all of our state’s carbon emissions,” she said. “As it is globally that figure is growing. It is the transport sector that is the next big challenge for our decarbonisation agenda.

“Governments are aware of the need to work collaboratively and in sync with the transport sector. The smoothest transition.

Key transitions

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) hosted an Alternative Fuels Summit this week which saw key stakeholders from various sectors explore how the transport and logistics industry can embrace alternate fuels while also meeting Australia’s freight needs.

Attendees gathered at CMV Truck and Bus in Derrimut, Victoria, on Tuesday 23 August 2022.

Miles Crawford, CMV Truck & Bus CEO, opened the event, officially welcoming the delegates. He is optimistic about innovations in Australia’s trucking industry and emphasised the educational aspects of the day with regards to electric and hydrogen technologies.

“The massive transformation in vehicle propulsion systems is largely all ahead of us,” he said.

“We’re anticipating that we will see more change in the next 12 years at CMV than in our previous 88 years. That’s the next 12 years to our 100th-year anniversary. And that goes all the way back to 1934 when we had horse traders on the hooks, trading horses on tractors and trucks, and buses for that matter.”

‘The Big Picture – Why Change Our Energy Source’ featured a keynote address from the Minister for Energy, Lily D’Ambrosio.

The Alternative Fuels Summit freight, according to D’Ambrosio, is a reflection of

“To achieve our state’s interim goal of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and ultimately reaching net zero by 2050 we have to slash transport emissions. We know that meeting this goal will require a range of technologies including both battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.”

Last year, the Victorian Government released a zero emissions vehicle roadmap which was backed with a $100 million package. By 2030, the desired goal is for half of all light vehicle sales to be zero emissions vehicles.

Looking at renewable hydrogen as a substitute to fossil fuel, D’Ambrosio said price will be vital to see the uptake of alternative fuel especially in heavy transport.

“Hydrogen producing renewable energy is an extremely versatile energy carrier and that has the potential to touch on all parts of our economy and energy system,” said D’Ambrosio.

“We anticipate that the hydrogen sector will create around 7,500 jobs and add around $11 billion annually to Australia’s economy by 2050.

“To be at the forefront of that thriving new economy we must scale up, skill up and build the right supply chains.”

The Victorian Government has a plan

The 2022 Alternative Fuels Summit reinforces transformative potential for Australia’s heavy transportation.

The massive transformation in vehicle propulsion systems is largely all ahead of us.

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this game-changing technology

its application as an alternative fuel source. The plan includes longterm jobs, the export of renewable hydrogen and driving innovation.

hydrogen is expected to have a transformative impact on heavy transportation.

“The development and application of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles will be a critically important part of integrating renewable hydrogen into the transport sector,” said D’Ambrosio. “A vehicle with a tank of hydrogen has comparable range to a petrol or a diesel engine. That’s a good start.”

Renewable hydrogen compared to diesel is also expected to be cost-competitive. Also, fuel cells are often a lighter option with the benefit of offering increased payload.

agrees that a variety of options to fit the right circumstances will be key for the transport sector.

Freestone’s delivers side by side with Vawdrey

For more than 30 years Paul Freestone has invested in Vawdrey trailers.

“We’ve been dealing with Vawdrey forever, it goes back to the 1980s, something like that,” he says. “Back in the day we had a lot of local manufacturers, and I guess because of that we went with Vawdrey. Then it kind of rolled on from there. We chose Vawdrey because of their specialised building, too, and today we have a lot of specialised trailers which Vawdrey have done a fantastic job on.”

Freestone’s Transport has been known as a very reliable supporter of Vawdrey

trailing equipment over the years, and Paul explains that he and his business have always had a constant order with Vawdrey due to high freight demand.

The latest order to join the fleet

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Freestone’s Transport is responsible for carrying freight for some of Australia’s largest logistics and freight companies such as FedEx, Border Express, DHL and Cope.

are Vawdrey Iceliners in road train configurations with dolly.

“They’re a great family business, we go back a long time,” he says. “It’s great to deal with a company that really cares about its clients – they really go that extra yard. The salespeople are fantastic, they know the business back-to-front and they make it happen, especially in these times with the amount of trailers that have been ordered. When you’ve got good people like that on the ground it just makes life easy for us, that’s for sure.”

Paul’s list of Vawdrey additions includes

dry freight vans, Titeliners, double drop decks and mezz decks, which he has constantly been pleased with upon every delivery.

“We’ve had no problems at all with them,” he says.

that, they’ve got a culture over there and that personal touch. Plus, they’re a quality company – the product is just designed and built for what we need it for.

“We need something that isn’t going to break, and that’s what we get. They’re

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assets and offer a centralised data stream with comprehensive information about their transport refrigeration unit operation. Rangeview, a horticultural freight specialist business based in Silvan, Victoria, currently has four units fitted with Carrier’s eSolutions platform – the TRU IQ.

aspect that came in handy when one of Rangeview’s customers’ data loggers broke down and the plants being transported were affected as a result. The customer initially believed that it was something to do with Rangeview’s fridges but having the detailed information

sure our customers have full knowledge of how their goods are being transported by giving them access to reports to show what temperature the goods have been travelling in. It is a great system that can be particularly useful if things went wrong with a refrigerated load.”

Vector HE19, Carrier Vector 1550 and Carrier Supra Undermount refrigeration units, along with Carrier telematics platform Lynx Fleet to monitor location and temperature.

Transporting all horticultural needs –from trays, trees, pallets, pots, flowers and

and Brisbane.

“We have the right equipment to do last mile deliveries as well,” Matt says. “The plants and horticultural freight that we cart travels in B-doubles from one state to the other and is then transferred into the rigid to get to the last mile to the customer.”

Matt recently acquired two new fridges from Carrier – a Vector 1550, and a Vector HE 19. The Vector 1550 unit is equipped with patented E-Drive technology. It is a versatile unit that is a perfect fit for long haul deliveries and distribution jobs requiring frequent door openings.

Meanwhile, the Vector HE 19 is the next generation temperature-controlled trailer system designed to significantly lower fuel consumption. It is up to 10 percent lighter than similar units and features a single, ultra-efficient evaporator fan that helps

Over the years, Matt and his team have rarely had a trouble with any of their Carrier units. “They are reliable and efficient products and we’re very happy with them,” he says. “We bought our first Carrier product 10 years ago. It was a used trailer fitted with a used Carrier fridge on it. After a few years we put a brand-new Carrier fridge in and it’s still going strong today. Since then, we’ve always chosen Carrier fridges for their performance.”

Matt is also pleased with the customer service he gets from the Carrier team, particularly from Carrier’s Victoria Sales

“We’ve worked closely with Jim and so far, it has been great,” Matt says. “We’ve had people attend to call outs outside the city to make sure that our fridges are working right because we can’t afford any downtime. We’ll continue to keep on using Carrier because of the great customer service and the great product.”

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Best of both worlds

In an age where freight businesses tend to settle on generic rigid body designs, Furina Truck Bodies stands out from the competition by providing a personalised temperature-controlled road transport solution fit for purpose and built to last.

Furina Truck Bodies (FTB) is predominantly building bespoke large durable bodies for some of the largest names in the business, ranging from six-pallet to 14-pallet variants. In line with its commitment to designing and building refrigerated rigid bodies spec’d for reliable long-term use in the harsh fleet environment, FTB is the go-to

supplier for outside the box designs and specifications needed to best service its customers’ needs.

Established in 1994, Cadell Food Service began operating with a five-person workforce. Today, the company has grown to a workforce of over 150 staff with offices in both Regional Victoria and Melbourne,

servicing a large area of regional Victoria.

Cadell Food Service provides daily deliveries to many customer groups across Victoria, such as cafés, restaurants, hotel groups, hospitals nursing homes and sporting clubs, and it was the first organisation to approach FTB for the C license option – which has now become

extremely popular with its other fleet customers. When approached by Cadell to design a range of highly specialised eight- and 10-pallet food service vehicles, with multiple side access provision and precise temperature requirements, FTB was more than happy to help. With the success of FTB’s designs and their overall

increase in productivity, the challenge was once again taken to provide a solution for fast local deliveries based on a car licence platform, with not only a requirement for an increased payload but also for no compromise on thermal efficiency.

“We were called upon to produce a suitable light weight car licence body with the same characteristics and performance as our proven fleet plus range,” says FTB Director, Antonio Furina. “This meant we had to return to the drawing board with a completely new design, and through innovation and the use of cutting-edge materials, we have now achieved an unmatched product we can offer to the broader market.

Cadell Food Service has been dealing with FTB for over four years now, and General Manager – Operations, George Goricki, explains that it was the option to choose for its next delivery.

“We have partnered with Furina for now and into the future for the delivery of our vehicle fleet,” he says. “Having a supplier like Furina provides us with the confidence to be able to supply our customer base with competitive deliveries on a daily basis. Furina provides an easy turnkey solution at a competitive cost with agreed delivery timeframes, which is imperative in a growing business.”

According to George, Antonio and his team at FTB are always taking that extra

step to ensure its customers leave with a quality product, and it’s something that has secured the relationship with no end in sight.

“Furina listens to the companies needs and ask all the right questions about your business to help you choose the right body for your business,” he says. “Furina provides up to date CAD designs to ensure your selection is the correct one, and they use high spec walls, refrigeration, and fittings to ensure you have no downtime in your day-to-day operation of the vehicle. Having this confidence will ensure longevity in the purchased product.”

With in-depth design and consultation from customers, FTB has been able to achieve unmatched payloads with its new range of light weight turnkey packages – while maintaining panel dimensions seen in the larger FleetPlus range. This means that the company can now offer its customers the best of both worlds with unmatched payloads on a car licence package, with no compromise on thermal efficiency.

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Keeping it cool with ATR

Being the largest independent service provider for cold chain logistics in South Australia, Advanced Transport Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning (ATR) is an iconic name within the Adelaide transport market.

Since its beginning 17 years ago, ATR geared up to become the one-stop shop for all transport automotive needs in the Adelaide market. It did achieve that feat many years ago and today a diverse range of freight distribution businesses in South Australia don’t go beyond ATR for all their refrigerated and automotive needs.

“We offer the complete package to customers,” says Michael Walsh, Managing Director of ATR. “We have capabilities to build customised body solutions and carry out fabrication repairs. We also specialise in the installation of refrigeration units to suit individual requirements and provide complete service and repairs. With a dedicated fleet of service vehicles we can also cater to off-site servicing for large fleets and small operators. There is nothing we can’t fix or repair. We also supply and install vehicle GPS tracking software.”

Adelaide-based cold and specialised transport provider Iannace Refrigerated Transport’s Managing Director, Angelo Iannace, switched to ATR over four years

they do repairs and maintenance on our refrigerated boxes, and everything in between,” Angelo says. “Now when we go look for a new vehicle, we just buy the cab chassis and then get it straight to Michael. He knows exactly what to do with it.”

Adelaide metropolitan and surrounding areas. “ATR offers service support 24 hours. If we have a breakdown on a weekend, they’re there to fix it straightaway. They’re a truly customer driven organisation,” Angelo says. “I like dealing with a bloke who stands behind his product and Michael clearly does. He stands behind the brand.”

ATR is proud to be the SA service and repair agent for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning. It also offers complete service fleet maintenance solutions, specialising in ThermoKing and Carrier diesel units, off-engine truck and van refrigeration units, and repair and diagnosis of auto electrical parts.

ATR offers its own brand of refrigerated vehicle bodies suitable for anything from Utes and two-pallet vehicles to 14 pallet trucks and custom bodies. Designed and installed by its in-house team, the ATR Polar Plus refrigerated bodies range is fit for transporting fresh, frozen and deep-frozen cargo.

Matthew Draper, who is the Founder and Managing Director of Deliver It Group,

Transport refrigeration, body building, fabrication repairs, automotive air-conditioning, auto-electrical repairs, refrigerated rental vehicles

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What sets apart ATR from its competitors is not only the variety of services it provides, but also its large refrigerated rental fleet. It has over 20 vehicles ranging from small vans to large trucks and trailers.

“We consider ourselves the ambulance service of cold chain and logistics and do possibly everything to support customers and their operations,” Michael says. “We have a wide range of core customers and are proud to support different businesses in running efficient fleets no matter how big or small. Customer service truly is at the heart of our operations.”

has been using the ATR Polar Plus bodies for his specialised and refrigerated transport business. Polar Plus bodies deliver maximum efficiency owing to their quality build, light weight material, and thermal efficiency even in demanding conditions where the vehicle has to make multiple stops during delivery.

Like Iannace, when the team at Deliver It Group get a new truck, they take it to ATR to manage all the refrigeration fit outs and other electrical works. “We’ve been with ATR for six years and have been very happy with them,” Matthew says. “Their refrigeration units and bodies are of the highest quality and the most reliable we’ve ever purchased. We have around 10 refrigerated units including two and three pallet trucks from ATR. They also have multiple other offerings like auto electrical, front and rear cameras, spotlights and all other electrical parts, which works out perfect for our fleet. ”

The RAA-approved repairer workshop is run by a team of experienced and well-trained technicians with a safety-first approach. “The team behind ATR is very professional and their dedication to excellence is unmatched,” Matthew adds. “Michael and his team are truly dedicated to providing excellent customer service. They make sure all our 35 plus vehicles stay on the road. Whatever the issue is we can be sure that Michael’s team will get our fleet back up and running because delivering perishable cargo to supermarkets and hospitality venues we can’t afford any downtime. We just have to give him a call and they get around to the job the same day, which is fantastic. It’s exactly what we need.”

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Scully looks at emerging trends in new growth phase

The Australian transport equipment landscape is changing fast. There are many factors at play – an increasing change in the traditional model that saw a preference for owning versus renting, emerging technologies, and a growingly competitive market. 20 years ago the US saw a shift in trend where businesses that traditionally had a proclivity towards

to realise the benefit of unlocking their balance sheet to be able to go out and capture high return business growth initiatives, rather than having their equity tied up in depreciating assets. As the Australian led transport industry matures, more and more operators are waking up to this fact as we start to follow the US’s lead where business embrace rental

Australia, Scully is well-placed to service a wide range of industries. It has circa 800 trucks and trailers available on short- or long-term rental, from one tonne utes to 14-pallet trucks and a range of linehaul and distribution single and B-double trailers across its national branch network. It currently has a schedule of new branches across the country opening in the next

Backed by a booming cold chain asset rental business, Scully RSV has an aggressive forward view of the world and is harnessing its potential to deliver based on changing customer needs.

Scully RSV’s Truganina team (L-R) Shadir, Andy and Andrew.

strong position to support the sector. As we look forward, increasingly, we can see a world where the peer-to-peer, or power by the hour concept is really going to open up in the road transport industry,” Andrew says. “Instead of going out to buy a truck or trailer, people see that the money can be better used to scale up their own business for success and generate a better return. So today we’re positioning ourselves to be able to make sure that we have services and offerings that support that approach. “A lot of our customers are already starting to talk to us about green vehicles. We’ve got really strong partnerships with the major OEMs and are in constant communication around what technologies are available today and in the future. One of the greatest barriers to entry for emerging technologies is the cost and risks associated for someone to go out and buy technology on the leading edge. “We are bringing some emerging technologies into our portfolio, and operators can trial it in their fleet and get an opportunity to see and understand whether or not it’s right for their business. Without the option of renting, businesses will have to go out and commit themselves to an asset that might not work for them. So by partnering with us, in conjunction with our OEM partners, we are able to bring that technology more readily in a cost-effective manner to the market. And that’s what a number of our customers are already talking to us about today.” Scully RSV also has a manufacturing arm. It has been building around 30 refrigerated trucks of varying sizes a month, however, with further investment in capital within its factory, the opportunity exists to accelerate this further. We are increasingly opening up the opportunities for our customers to purchase the industry renowned Scully RSV refrigerated truck bodies”, Andrew says. “We have orders in place with the major truck OEMs for the next 18 months. So customers can come in, they can pick their truck, they can pick their body size, and we can very easily deliver them a unit in a lot quicker timeframe than a number of our competitors because we have that supply chain in place.” Also on the front of mind for Scully’s team is how to harness technologies like big data and Internet of

Things (IoT) to use data more creatively and offer insight to its customers. The company is on the threshold of announcing a partnership that will allow its customers to seamlessly conduct prestart inspections in an open architecture environment. “We want to ensure that we’ve got the most efficient and safest fleet available to us,” Andrew says. “We will keep all of that information on file and can provide it to the regulator on their behalf when needed. Drivers or operators

don’t need any special in-cab devices or any other technology, all they need is a smartphone with internet connection. That’s just one example of how Scully has been able to really push forward and take a leading role in providing better and safer vehicles in the marketplace.”

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Two generations of proudly built bodies

Established in 1983, Chris’s Body Builders is a quality manufacturer of tipping trailers and bodies, offering a variety of tipping solutions to the transport industry. Today, it is known as one of Australia’s premier tipping equipment manufacturers with each unit being handmade and meticulously tested to live up to the family name.

as a small family business with Chris and his brother Anthony fabricating rigid tippers and truck trays for their Melbourne customers. Since then, the company is now in the hands of the family’s second generation and employs over 60 staff, proudly building truck bodies and trailers throughout Australia.

By working alongside its customers and building vehicles to specific needs, CBB acts as a partner to rely on through every kilometre travelled by its clients.

CBB has played an integral part in innovation within the transport industry by pushing the envelope to gain increased productivity benefits for its clients through cutting edge design.

With the capability to build three axle

trailers, sliders, tip over axles, jack knife B-doubles and converter dollies, CBB has continued to expand its product range to become a one stop tipper shop.

Based in the outskirts of Ararat, Victoria, Graeme McKay Earthworks (GME) has been a long-time advocate of CBB. The company runs an impressive fleet

Fast fact

As an expert in Performance Based Standards (PBS), Chris’s Body Builders has played an integral part in innovation within the transport industry and produces a variety of different PBS tipping vehicles.

by the team at CBB, and GME Director, Graeme McKay, explains that he hasn’t looked back since day one.

“I met with Chris Snr around 15 years ago when I first started my trucking days and I’ve been with them ever since,” he says. “They’ve helped me to no end – we’re never down because of Chris’s Body Builders. We’ve got a good relationship and they’ve always had a good product.”

GME commenced operations in 2010 with just one truck, and thanks to the team at CBB, Graeme was able to expand his fleet and continue to grow his business.

“I only started with one truck and trailer and now I’ve got a whole fleet of trucks and trailers and they’re all CBB,” Graeme says.

he says. “It’s a premium product, there’s no doubt. They don’t cut any corners and they’re very good at what they do. I have tried other products before, but I’ve been so happy with Chris’s that I don’t want to move.”

They’ve helped me to no end – we’re never down because of Chris’s Body Builders

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Setting the highest standards in the aftersales market, Lucidity sells its range of lighting products to manufacturers as well as truck drivers, fleet owners and individuals through a network of distributors and resellers around Australia.

For Lucidity, innovation and improvement are more than aspirations – they’re the values that drive its team forward. Many of Lucidity’s products are designed and manufactured in Australia by its in-house engineering team, meaning it is constantly tailoring to the Australian customer needs while maintaining and enhancing safety throughout their vehicles, on and off the road.

Lucidity President, Mathew Jenkins, explains that the company’s point of difference comes from its commitment and outstanding effort towards the product.

“From an aftermarket perspective we put

a lot more work into producing the product itself,” he says.

“We like to make them have a bit of a unique Lucidity signature about them. We

Fast fact

Lucidity has developed a wire harness process that, according to the company, is possible the only one of its type in the world. This process allows them to deliver a more reliable robust product on time at a very competitive price.

always tend to make sure that there’s some chrome or stainless steel that attracts the eye and dresses the truck up, and we try to follow or create the trends that are in the aftermarket for the truck dress up market.

“A lot of that comes in from the States or Europe and depending on the type of truck that you’ve got, it really doesn’t always suit the look the Australian consumer is going for. Some do, but there are a vast variety of styles that people like and their trucks are really important to them. That’s why it’s important that we stay ahead of the curve in development.”

Mathew explains that when he and the team start a new product development, they look for a specific application and ensure that the product will fit it correctly.

“Normally when we start a new product development, we find a specific application,” he says.

“We make sure that our product fits the same footprint in a truck and we try to make them easier to fit if you’re looking to dress up your truck. So, if you’re looking to add more lamps, it doesn’t look out of place and it’s not difficult to fit.

“For example, our LED Cab Marker Lamp is a product that’s built to make your truck stand out, yet we try to make sure it’s easy to fit. This cab marker lamp connects directly to Kenworth factory wiring and fits the hole pattern already present in the newer models’ roof.”

Haldex – ABS Trailquip’s EBS system of choice

Renowned for its reliability, durability and ease of programming, ABS Trailquip has been offering Haldex Electronic Braking System (EBS) systems to their customers for over 10 years. Whether the ABS Trailquip team fits the system itself

or offers it as part of a brake system kit to trailer manufacturers, the process of fitting and carrying out end-of-line testing always goes without any glitches. In the unlikely event an issue arises, it is usually easily corrected because of the simplicity in both

the hardware and software design, and the available backup support from Haldex.

ABS Trailquip offers in-house training on the Haldex EBS fitment, troubleshooting and doing end-of-line testing. This usually takes place in groups of eight to 10

ABS Trailquip course participants become competent to carry out diagnostic and conducting end of line testing on their own

ABS Trailquip’s fitment training program is becoming an increasingly popular choice among technicians eager to learn about the Haldex electronic braking system.

technicians and runs for one to two days. During the training the participants learn the basis of the Haldex EBS system, the various auxiliary systems that can be added to the EBS system and also get hands-on testing and troubleshooting on a trailer. By the end of the course, the participants become competent to carry out diagnostic and conducting end of line testing on their own. They are also awarded a certificate for attending the course. Diagnostic tool kits can be purchased from ABS Trailquip. Throughout the pandemic where there have been supply chain

ABS Trailquip offers in-house training on the Haldex EBS fitment

customers the best price and service and to this end we have highly trained engineers and sales team members, loyal to the Haldex brand and ABS Trailquip public image,” a company representative says. “We are also equipped with the latest test equipment to do ADR testing, including axle testing and brake certifications. Our team is available to chat for sales enquiries and any technical help.”

ABS Trailquip is an ISO9001 certified wholesaling and retailing truck and trailer equipment company based in Rocklea, Queensland. ABS Trailquip manufactures truck and trailer axles, air suspensions, track mass and other equipment, and also has its own in-house quality control system and is certified to supply ABS/EBS trailer installation kits and other parts that conform to Australian Design Rules (ADR) specification.

Big gains with Bendix brake upgrade kits

High quality, comprehensive braking solutions for 4WDs that are available in the convenience of a kit.

Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles are a popular choice in Australia for their functionality, performance and ease of drive for both business and family needs. One slight downside is that dual cab utes are not known for having a great braking performance. While the stopping power might be adequate in standard specifications, the truth is that not many stay in standard trim for long.

The increasing popularity of these cars as dual-purpose vehicles – family haulers and workhorses – means that there’s a huge range of accessories and modifications available in the market. Although these improve functionality, they also add weight, increase centre of gravity and rolling resistance. In short, standard brakes can quickly become underdone and even more so if towing a camper, caravan or trailer full of tools.

That’s where Bendix Ultimate 4WD Big Brake Upgrade kits can help.

Bendix’s Australian Design Rulescompliant braking kits deliver vastly improved braking performance for

owners of dual cab utes and their wagon derivatives, in the convenience of two comprehensive kits (front and rear).

The front kit includes larger diameter Ultimate 4WD Disc Brake Rotors, Bendix six-piston monoblock calipers with bracket mounting kit, as well as Ultimate 4WD Brake Pads and Ultimate 4WD Braided Brake Hoses.

The rotors are 365mm in diameter and feature a ‘Diamond Tip Slot’ that allows gases to escape in demanding driving situations, maintaining braking performance and consistent pedal feel. The rotor design also offers improved selfcleaning and noise dampening qualities while lowering thermal conductivity. These rotors come with SwiftFit surface protection allowing the rotors to be fitted immediately and without the need to clean or treat them with anti-rust oil.

The Ultimate 4WD Brake Pads have been specially designed for use with slotted rotors. The pads feature ceramic friction material that has low dust and noise properties, while providing high

temperature stability and excellent fade resistance. The calipers, which come with additional pistons compared to OEM calipers, ensure greater pressure is applied to the brake pads, resulting in shorter stopping distances.

The brake hoses comply to international design standards and offer the added protection of a braided line with sleeve, leading to firm and consistent brake feel in all conditions. The front kit also features heavy duty brake fluid, Bendix Clean-up, Ceramasil brake parts lubricant and an icebox.

Meanwhile, the rear kit is a full drum to disc conversion kit that removes all OE drum assembly and replaces it with the Bendix Ultimate 4WD disc rotors and hydraulic calipers. The installation of the kit requires the removal of all components from the vehicle axles, which is why the kit comes complete with replacement bearings and seals (ABS rings and collars depending on vehicle model). The kit also includes a replacement park brake mechanism that’s actuated using the OE park brake cable, brakes hoses, brake pads, and all the

ancillary components and accessories mentioned for the front kits.

Extensive testing was carried out during the developments of these kits using an unmodified Dual Cab PX Ford Ranger 4x4 and a Holden Colorado. The results in both vehicles demonstrated massive improvement in braking performance with the use of Bendix Ultimate 4WD Big Brake

The front kits are available for a wide range of popular dual cab utes and wagons, including Ford Ranger (PX, PX II & PX III); Holden Colorado (RG & RG2), Colorado 7 (RG); Isuzu D-Max (TFR, TFS & RG), M-UX (RG); Mazda BT-50 (UP & UR); Mitsubishi Triton (MQ & MR); Nissan Navara (D23 & NP300) and Toyota Hilux (Gen 7, KUN26, GGN25, Gen 8 & GUN136).

The rear kits are available for the Ford Ranger (PX, PX II & PX III), Isuzu D-Max (RG) and Toyota Hilux (Gen 8 & GUN 136).

Additional kits are coming soon.

www.bendix.com.au

Knorr-Bremse’s iMass OBM system ticks all the right boxes

Commercial vehicle technology solutions specialist Knorr-Bremse recently released a new iMass on board mass management (OBM) system in Australia. The system is designed to measure the pressure in the air suspension of the vehicle and relate this to a vehicle mass estimation. It is the only approved Smart OBM system utilising Trailer Electronic Braking System (TEBS) technology in the market currently.

Last month, Knorr-Bremse Australia – CVS won the Application of Technology Award at the Australian Freight Industry Awards ceremony for its new iMass OBM system. The honour recognises Knorr-Bremse’s use

of innovative technology and commitment in providing cost effective and productive solutions to support the freight industry.

The iMass solution is highly consistent and accurate and can be integrated into the existing infrastructure. Being a hardwired system, it ensures connectivity is easily maintained and stays reliable.

To support the release of the iMass solution, Knorr-Bremse has created a strong support network in the marketplace by training installers and a number of its TruckServices service partners both locally and interstate in the installation, calibration and service of iMass. John Ryan is one

such Knorr-Bremse TruckServices partner. John, who is the owner of Ryan’s Diesel Maintenance & Repairs, specialises in trailer EBS diagnostics and compliance checks / repairs, and truck & trailer repairs and servicing.

John has been a TruckServices service partner for nearly a year and in that time, he has already seen huge benefits of the technology for his customers. “The latest iMass OBM system is just a brilliant piece of technology. It utilises the trailer EBS system that is already installed to the trailer,” he says.

The product received its Transport Certification Australia (TCA) Category B

Gippsland-based Truck Services partner John Ryan explains how KnorrBremse is assisting him in better supporting his customers through an extensive training program and an outstanding product line.

type-approval earlier this year, building on the Category A type-approval it received in July 2021. The system was engineered, designed, developed and rigorously tested for compliance by the Knorr-Bremse engineering and sales teams at the Keysborough branch in Victoria to achieve the TCA mass accuracy of 98 per cent. With over 20 years of experience in the heavy vehicle transport sector, John established his own business roughly two years ago. “My passion is to ensure trucks/ trailers are safe for use on our roads and to provide a service to our wonderful industry to ensure any heavy vehicles I work on are maintained to a high standard to ensure that my family and yours are kept safe out there. We are a small team – I manage the general day-to-day operations, ensuring work is scheduled in, liaising with customers and listening to their concerns, performing repairs and organising parts etc., while my wife manages the accounting side of the business.”

John’s journey with Knorr-Bremse started nearly a year ago when, while servicing a fleet of logging trucks and trailers fitted with the Knorr-Bremse electronic braking systems (EBS), John came across an issue that required some additional technical support. He reached out to “technical guru” David Oliver (now retired), who got him in touch with Knorr-Bremse’s Product

“Robert pointed me in the right direction and offered exceptional support. There was an opening for a truck service partner in Victoria’s Gippsland region to provide product support and before I knew it, I was a Truck Services partner. This partnership is helping me better support my customers who have Knorr-Bremse’s TEBS modules and to learn and support the fantastic KnorrBremse product line.

“Since joining Truck Services, Darren Hillson, Knorr-Bremse’s Technical Sales & Business Development Manager along with Rachel Michaud Technical Account Manager OE Truck, and Luke Paola Application Engineer have provided me some outstanding training to support the Knorr-Bremse product and helped me grow my business for which I’m very grateful.”

Knorr-Bremse has been working on the development of active and passive driver assistance systems through electronic systems ranges – from legally required ABS (anti-lock braking systems), through EBS to ESP (electronic stability program) and ACC (adaptive cruise control).

Speaking about its EBS systems, John says: “The Knorr-Bremse product is very durable in the marketplace and suitable for some of the harshest environments such as forestry, logging, right through

to applications on the open highway. When coupled with fitment that uses high attention to detail, this product sits high with many other systems in the market and proves extremely reliable.”

“When the Knorr-Bremse TEBS system is maintained correctly and fault-free, the expected outcome is a high level of increased road safety, increased tow coupling, brake lining, tyre wear and roll stability to help mitigate potential roll over events. Another advantage is that this system provides ABS and quick brake application response times.

“The team at Knorr-Bremse have been brilliant. Their extensive training has been very valuable for me, my customers and the Knorr-Bremse brand as well. They have assisted with brake module Dpv files, and information when the odd curly fault has been thrown my way by my customers.

“The Knorr-Bremse team is very passionate about our industry. It shows in the way they conduct their business and develop their products. This is exactly what the customer requires and as a TruckServices partner it is a great brand to represent.”

and Marketing Manager – CVS, Robert Bonnefin.

For installation and calibration of Knorr-Bremse iMass, John Ryan is your man.

A key supplier for two decades

AA Diesel Truck Bodies, a popular choice for quality truck body manufacturing in Melbourne, was founded in 1999 by Arnel and Alija Siskovic. For over 20 years, AA Diesel has been delivering quality custom truck bodies to a wide range of businesses across Australia, with the help of JOST Australia.

Being a family-owned business, AA Diesel Truck Bodies has come a long way during the last two decades since operating as a small mechanical workshop. After knocking down its original site and expanding into a much larger, tipper bodyfocussed business, AA Diesel has now increased its workload to complete one truck body unit each day.

While being originally focused on tipper bodies, AA Diesel has now fully expanded and perfected its truck body building process by completing high-volume levels of tipper bodies, truck trays, dog trailers and more. With a high level of production through the company’s factory each day, the need for quality parts is incredibly important.

JOST helps AA Diesel deliver the quality of build that they are known for through its extensive range of products, giving customers further reassurance with their truck bodies.

Completing builds that meet and exceed client expectations has always been a core focus of the business, and AA Diesel Office and Sales Manager, David Green, says

that by being a key supplier, JOST Australia has been instrumental in achieving that outcome.

“AA’s relationship with JOST goes back almost 10 years in the making, back when we were still a small workshop,” he says. “JOST was a key supplier back then and that relationship grew over the years as we did. Originally, it was the hydraulics range with the PTOs and pumps that we used when JOST first started doing hydraulics, and over the years it grew to using more of their products like the ROCKINGER, the RO500, the couplings for trucks and trailers, the Ball Races for dog trailers, tow couplings and we’ve used the JOST aluminium rims on our trailers as well.”

The partnership between AA Diesel and JOST has gone from strength-to-strength because of each company’s commitment to quality. The team at AA Diesel has always admired JOST’s strong customer service levels and knows that the products they order will always be of the highest standard.

“What we like most about JOST’s products is the reliability,” David says. “The reliability and the quality are what really stands out for us. The direct customer service from the salespeople is second to none. We’ve got our key people in JOST that we can talk to, and they know exactly how our company runs and they take care of it from start to finish.”

From underbody, front cover and well mount cylinders to oil tanks, JOST has all Australian hydraulic requirements covered.

JOST’s well mount cylinder range is available in three, four and five stage models, with 18- to 50-tonne capacity; and its front mount cylinders in three, four and five stage models with 18- to 45-tonne capacity.

The cylinders operate efficiently at standard Australian oil pressure, 135 bar, and are all hard chromed. They feature solid clevis bushes which help reduce sideload on the cylinders, double welded heavyduty trunnions, larger diameter trunnion pins, greasing point and grooves, wide bearing surface and extra tube overlap for added strength, extra O-ring incorporated in the sealing system and short fourstage cylinders for roll back tarp, truck and dog applications. All stage chroming

wet kit solutions are available to suit and meet all applications, along with a flexible oil tank range and accessories for all mounting options.

With a suitable option for every scenario,

JOST remains a key supplier to many companies like AA Diesel.

Over five decades of Australian manufacturing experience at Truckmate

Since 1969 Truckmate has been manufacturing in Australia. As the company’s founder, Bob Hepworth, used to say: “a wise Australian, buys Australian.”

The last two years of Covid lockdowns and worldwide shipping issues has seen huge blowouts in both lead times and cost of imported products. Fortunately for original equipment manufacturers like Volvo/Mack, Daimler, Kenworth and Izuzu, Truckmate manufacturing in Sydney has meant minimal impact to cost and supply which has literally ‘kept Australia moving’. Truckmate is proudly Australian owned and operated. It is the hard work, loyalty

and teamwork that Truckmate credit their longevity and success. When asked about its strengths, Business Development Manager, Ross Grangers, says: “On the operations side of things we are always appreciative of our team on the factory floor and in the office who pull together when needed and put in discretionary effort to meet the needs of our customers. We also work closely with trusted long-term suppliers and a great team of dedicated contractors to keep manufacturing flowing.”

These aren’t Truckmate’s only strengths – its refurbished facilities span over two double-sized factories offering end to end

control with manufacturing, warehousing and distribution all under one roof.

To stay at the top of its game Truckmate continues to reinvest in the business and its people. From upgraded machinery, brand new printing facility, internal and external training opportunities for staff, to R&D / product development with the University of Newcastle and ISO certification for Quality, WH&S and Environment – no wonder Truckmate is such a well trusted brand in both the light and heavy vehicle markets.

The sales & marketing team at Truckmate recently sponsored Supercar race car driver Todd Hazelwood. The partnership provides

company an excellent opportunity to expose its partners to unique experiences

align with other transport industry businesses such as Truck Assist. In May this year, Truckmate took two of its customers to a Supercar Drive Day for a drive with Todd and his teammate, travelling over 200 kilometres per hour for some adrenalin pumping fun.

Known for its quality products and customer-first approach, Truckmate is a trusted manufacturer of quality mudguards, mudflaps, components, load safety and customised accessories and compliance products.

Truckmate is always happy to talk with customers about customised solutions. With a number of R&D projects well underway, Truckmate is well equipped to help customers design products to meet their needs.

Inside SAF-Holland’s suspension units

SAF-Holland’s suspension range features the well-known INTRA family that is available with disc or drum brakes, and the Modul range of solutions that can be tailor-made for individual business needs – along with some other useful product lines.

SAF-Holland’s Modul is a highly versatile modular suspension system for custom designed solutions from seven to 14 tonnes. With options such as a trailing arm under the axle, a cranked trailing arm over the axle, a trailing arm over the axle, and an extended suspension arm tolerance, customers are given an optimal suspension system for any transport tasks.

On the other side of the coin, the INTRA range features a lightweight, fabricated trailing arm which is rigidly connected or welded to the axle. The functional suspension arm and axle tube form an inseparable and maintenance-free unit, eliminating the need for U-bolts, clamping plates and nuts.

The shock absorber is protected due to its position in the functional suspension arm and the entire design is extremely robust and light for Performance-Based Standards (PBS) applications. Its patented Safe-Guard design of the functional suspension arm protects the brake cylinder from damage.

The INTRA also offers long-term conservation of value and functional safety through sophisticated cathodic dip coating with optimum corrosion protection. According to SAF-Holland Product Manager Asia-Pacific (APAC), Nemanja Miletic, the INTRA range is the lightest disc brake option in the market.

“It is the preferred choice for anyone

looking to reduce tare weight and increase efficiency,” he says. “With a six-year or one-million-kilometre warranty on major components – bearings, 3D bushes, shocks – the INTRA series is the best return on investment for every dollar spent.”

SAF-Holland is continuously engaged in research and development to make its products more efficient, reliable and suitable for purpose-built applications with the latest iteration of the SAF INTRA range, the e-axle family.

The SAF TRAKr, SAF-Holland’s electric axle, generates additional electrical energy to lower the emissions and fuel consumption of a truck and trailer

combination. The recuperated energy can be used to run the trailer refrigeration unit completely with electricity which also helps to reduce noise generated by the vehicle.

The electric axle from SAF-Holland is designed for axle loads from nine to 10 tonnes and is available with different disc brakes for 19.5 and 22.5-inch inch wheels – using a high-voltage generator module with a maximum power of 26 kilowatts.

Maintenance work on the axle is simple and cost-efficient as the drive unit does not have to be removed when uninstalling the wheel ends and wheels. The spare parts supply is also uncomplicated, as wear parts such as brake pads or brake rotors are identical to the components for the non-driven SAF-Holland axles.

Another member of the INTRA family tree, SAF-Holland’s self-steering axle is also available to the market of the transport industry. The axle has a capacity of nine tonnes and an additional weight of 136 kilos in comparison with the corresponding fixed axle.

According to SAF, advantages of the

steering axle include less tyre wear, lower fuel consumption, a high level of driving comfort, optimal manoeuvrability due to precise tracking and a higher resale value of the trailer.

The unit also features a stabilisation damper providing weight optimised steering stabilisation to improve handling on both straight and winding roads. The stabilisation damper is suspended on the axle body on one side and on the steering tie rod on the other. It is either pressed (shortened) or pulled (lengthened) depending on the direction of the steering knuckles’ movement, and its unique design means that its internal spiral spring is always compressed during both movements.

As the side force decreases, the spring force proportionally increases, forcing the steering knuckles back into the straight-ahead position. The spiral spring, supported by the damper properties, is also the reason for a sturdy and flutter-free straight drive.

To make reversing possible with a self-

steering axle, it has to be set rigid. With SAF self-steering axles this is achieved with an electro-pneumatic locking mechanism that can be easily controlled by the trailer Electronic Braking System (EBS) unit.

Depending on the track, spring centres and type of wheels installed, SAF selfsteering axles can achieve a steering angle of up to 20 degrees.

With more than 500 retailers and 30 authorised service centres across Australia and New Zealand, SAF-Holland provides solid technical support and aftersales service.

“Our technical services and engineering team are ready to answer your calls and technical queries,” Nemanja says.

Contact SAF-Holland Australia

115 High St

Melton VIC 3337

Ph: +61 3 9971 7900

Web: safholland.com/au/en/

Market report: Israel

Perhaps the most important Israeli contribution to the global transport industry emanates from Israel’s dynamic ecosystem of mobility tech innovators. In recent years, Israel has developed into a mobility innovation powerhouse. The number of mobility-related start-ups has sharply increased. Investor appetite has reached unprecedented heights. Global automotive manufacturers are steadily increasing their involvement and government support continues to grow. Not even the Covid pandemic could halt the growth trajectory of the Israeli mobility ecosystem and the future remains promising.

Israel is home to one of the world’s largest technology hubs. It has lately seen enormous growth, particularly in the transport, logistics, mobility sector. Since 2016, mobility start-ups have grown by 50 per cent, from 400 then to over 800 in 2022. Israeli start-ups are highly sought

after by global corporations for strategic alliances and acquisitions.

The global transport industry is being disrupted by the new Mobility, Autonomous Driving, Digitalisation, and Electrification (MADE) revolution. Israeli start-ups are seizing the opportunity to develop novel solutions for the future of mobility. In fact, approximately 85 per cent of all mobility start-ups in Israel can be allocated to one of the MADE trends.

Start-ups addressing the trend of new mobility provide innovative mobility solutions for passengers and goods, most notably in the area of shared mobility and micro-mobility, as well as in fleet management solutions. For example, in May 2020, Moovit, an Israeli-based leader in Mobility-as-a-Service, was sold to Intel for $1.0 billion USD.

Autonomous driving-related start-ups have shown the strongest growth among

the four categories. Since 2016, the number of start-ups in the autonomous space grew by 26 per cent annually, driven by a steep rise in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and passenger safety solutions – a trend that is in line with the rising adoption of autonomous technologies in mass-produced vehicles. In 2017, Mobileye, a leader in ADAS camera systems, became the largest exit in the history of Israel’s tech industry, after selling to Intel for $15 billion USD.

Digitalisation-related start-ups make up the largest share of mobility start-ups. These firms offer vehicle connectivity solutions (for example, cloud, internet resources, infrastructure) and cybersecurity-related solutions. Since 2016, cybersecurity solutions alone grew five-fold, underlining the importance of secure connections as a prerequisite for increasingly autonomous vehicles.

Israel is a hub for innovation and a powerhouse for pioneering technologies. It is widely considered to be a tech-innovator and is changing the landscape for transport and logistics globally.

The GP COMPACT COIL is the KING OF COILS!

The Lion King

Australia’s largest independent bulk liquid carrier of milk, food and chemicals, McColl’s Transport , is a company of influence in the national landscape of road transport.

A pair of new MAN TGX 26.580 prime movers have come online in recent months in Melbourne, providing another brand in the mix of OEMs McColl’s partners with nationally.

The two trucks offer a contrast between the other units in the fleet of 300 prime movers and the MAN prime movers that came before them.

“They are noticeably better than the previous model,” says Peter Shearer, McColl’s Fleet General Manager. “The bigger motor is also delivering superior fuel economy.”

The Euro VI 15.2-litre engine produces a maximum of 433kW with 2900NM of torque through a 12-Speed Tipmatic two pedal AMT. These new MAN units, at the minute, are mainly operating within the confines of Victoria. On a recent run to Adelaide, however, one of the drivers informed Peter that the new MAN TGX was 60 litres better on a return trip from Melbourne than the forerunner which had a smaller, 13-litre engine. It certainly gave

Peter something to reflect on given the current inflationary cost of fuel.

“The guys are more than happy with the performance of the new ones,” Peter says. “They did comment on the additional torque and how low the motor is revving at 100km/h. I think they’re only hitting 1300rpm. They are geared quite tall for fuel economy and that seems to be working quite well for them at the moment.”

With a higher ratio differential than McColl’s other brands, the D38 engine is doing less revs to get the same speed for better fuel consumption. Through the additional torque on these trucks being supplied, a vigorous 2,900Nm often between 930- and 1,350rpm, it’s working very well for Peter’s needs.

Milk is the main product McColl’s carries in B-double tankers. These are fully loaded at 68.5 tonnes one way and travel back empty. Semi-trailers are on mass management approvals given the high volume of ISO tanks it moves around the country. A-doubles were not so typical as

the footprint is outside the wide spectrum of Performance-Based Standards the fleet currently runs but according to Peter this is set to change.

“We are applying to have the MANs added to our PBS permit for A-doubles,” he says. “If we can get that sorted, we will run the MANs on the A-doubles too, which will take it up to 85 tonnes gross. We’ve put in for a design approval. The wheelbase is different to the other prime movers we run so we’ve had to reapply.”

If he can get the MAN TGX 26.580s on PBS, providing they perform well and supply is not an obstacle, Peter might have up to 20 units running between Melbourne and Sydney by the end of the decade.

Trucks, however, may need to be ordered up to two years out from deployment to meet current PBS requirements.

“Sometimes you’re not sure what you’re going to have as far as trailing equipment and PBS units,” he says. “It’s crazy times.”

Revolutionary footsteps

Trucks and transport have been a part of Jake Cauchi’s family since before he was born. His father, Ray Cauchi, was the first person to create a five- and six-axle dog trailer in Melbourne, and they are now taking the company to new heights by implementing an A-double combination into its fleet with the help of Smedley’s Engineers.

Jake Cauchi first joined his family at Cartage Australia 10 years ago, starting in the workshop with the guidance of his brother, Danial Cauchi, Workshop Manager, who taught him everything from stripping tyres to changing airbags, brakes and rotors.

Jake then learned the operational side of the business from Directors Wayne Vella and his father, Ray Cauchi, which helped him understand the bigger picture and move on to larger projects.

“Now I have the opportunity to spend more time on projects, such as designing our new trailer, and finding

Industry Innovators

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ways to continue to improve our safety and efficiency,” Jake says. “Caleb Vella, Eastern Regional Manager, and I have had opportunities to visit the Hanover truck show in Germany and bring home and implement ideas from other industry experts.”

Jake’s father showed him that the team was capable of really pushing the industry through his six-axle dog trailer project, and Jake is now following in his footsteps by implementing an A-double combination into the fleet. Smedley’s Engineers handled Cartage Australia’s first A-double combination, which was a gamechanger for the team. The combination will provide a larger carrying capacity, leading to fewer vehicles on the road.

“Smedley’s have been a great assistance from day one, in having conversations and combing through all the different combinations possible to identify what the safest combination will be and how VicRoads and NHVR can assist in having

a larger road network,” Jake says. “They answered phone calls and meeting no matter the time, and they helped assist in collaborating with Ian Mond at VicRoads in guiding how the A-double combination will work and how the network will work with us for access.”

With a commitment to safety and going above and beyond, Cartage Australia is currently running telematics systems in its fleet and implementing on-board mass scales for the new A-doubles.

“We are always looking at the latest technology or best tools we can introduce to keep everyone on the roads as safe as possible and to have our drivers in the most comfortable and safest vehicle,” he says. “We always aim to not just meet Performance-Based Standards (PBS) requirements but go above and beyond. We believe that with safer vehicles on the road, we can push the industry into carrying greater capacities. In the end, this means fewer trucks on the roads and less congestion, a win-win for everyone.”

Jake and Jed Vella, Logistics Manager, have also implemented artificial intelligence cameras that identify distractions, dangerous driving and mobile phone use. These will immediately alert the managers and logistics team of any unsafe behaviour by drivers so that Cartage Australia can educate drivers and re-educate in any areas needed.

“These will be really beneficial for us in addressing any distractions or unsafe driving before an incident occurs, rather than finding out after it is too late,” he says.

While the industry has faced uncertain times from Covid-19 over the years, the desire for more safety and innovation has remained a critical aspect to Jake and Cartage Australia. Cartage Australia’s Directors Wayne Vella and Ray Cauchi have always been focused on showing the Management team made up of their sons, that being innovative and leading safety is the best way for the company to grow.

We are always looking at the latest technology or best tools we can introduce to keep everyone on the roads as safe as possible

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Truck Shows & Field Days 2022

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October Victoria

Elmore Field Days 4-6 October Elmore, VIC Visit: www.elmorefielddays.com.au

Royal Geelong Show 13-16 October Geelong, VIC Visit: www.royalgeelongshow.org.au

Wandin Silvan Field Days 14-15 October Wandin, VIC Visit: www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au

New South Wales

Murrumbateman Field Days 15-16 October Murrumbateman, NSW Visit: www.mfdays.com

Australian National Field Days 20-22 October Borenore, NSW Visit: www.anfd.com.au

Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo 15-16 October Deniliquin, NSW Visit: www.denitruckshow.com.au

Germany

Bauma 24-30 October 2022 Munich, Germany Visit: www.bauma.de/en

November Brazil

Sao Paulo Expo 7-11 November Brazil Visit: www.fenatran.com.br

New South Wales

Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show 19 November Bathurst, NSW Visit: www.bathursttruckshow.com.au

Illawarra Convoy 20 November Illawarra, NSW Visit: www.illawarraconvoy.com.au

2023: January Victoria

Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show 14-15 January Geelong, VIC Visit: www.classictruckandmachinery.com.au

March South Australia

South East Field Days 17-18 March Lucindale, SA Visit: www.sefd.com.au

Wimmera Machinery Field Days 7-8 March Horsham, VIC Visit: www.wimmerafielddays.com.au

May

New South Wales

Tocal Field Days 5-7 May Paterson, NSW Visit: www.tocalfielddays.com

Queensland

Brisbane Truck Show 18-21 May Brisbane, QLD Visit: www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au