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Unmasking the malaise The Modern Manufacturing Strategy, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will see an investment of $1.5 billion to make Australian manufacturers more competitive, resilient and able to scale-up to take on the new world. This follows an announcement last month that framed the Strategy as being at the heart of the JobMaker plan. Morrison says it starts with creating a stable, competitive business environment to grow all parts of the country’s manufacturing sector and will also play to Australia’s strengths, improve collaboration and commercialisation and create a sector that is modern, dynamic and highly skilled. It is the Prime Minister’s intention that government, industry and the research and education sectors work in one direction to build scale in manufacturing, emphasising that manufacturing is critical to Australia’s economic future and to the prosperity of the regions and to the capabilities that underpin the success of other industries. The other part of the Strategy is a $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative that will complement this scale-up approach. The areas for priority here include resources technology and critical minerals processing, food and
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beverage, medical products, recycling and clean energy, defence and space. Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox, said it was gratifying to see Government committed to creating the right conditions for industry growth through policy areas such as taxation, skills and training development, energy, innovation and deregulation. Manufacturing and media networking specialist, Peter Roberts, told Michael West Media that Morrison’s $1.5 billion plan changes nothing as the scale of the industry’s malaise is far greater than the Federal Government’s response. He argues that the sum of $1.5 billion is too small for the size of the problem for what is a $2 trillion economy. Peter’s assessment of the situation is that manufacturing is a low priority for the Government, especially when you consider the 10-year $1.9 billion scheme to invest in methods to lower emissions via tax cuts. Manufacturing is reported to employ around 860,000 Australians and prepandemic generated more than $100 billion in value annually and more than $50 billion in exports.
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08 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry. 26 Economy A new approach to agricultural innovation is expected to improve the supply chain and deliver value for the Australian community. 28 Modern Road Tankers Liquip SA has grown from a partnership that started in1984. 30 Trailer Builder Tasman Logistics Services relies on Krueger Transport Equipment’s service and product quality to excel in business. 36 Moving Floor Designed to handle a variety of bulk products, KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® systems offer many benefits over conventional tipper trailers. 38 Tyres & Wheels Truck and trailer component company JOST has forged a strong partnership with Goodride Tyres Australia.
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40 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and componentry. 46 Special Report Record road safety and transport infrastructure investments and revised tax relief schemes for businesses, among other important allocations, underpin Australia’s economic recovery plans.
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50 Industry Leaders Government agency, Infrastructure Australia, has received additional funding in the 2020–21 Federal Budget to provide reform and investment advice in support of the infrastructureled Covid recovery. 52 Industry Icon Born in Italy, Marco Quaranta has spent his entire working career of 33 years with commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO in various parts of the globe. Marco is pleased that he and his family now call Australia home. 54 Fleet of the Month Brooks Hire Service founder and CEO talks shop. 56 World Map A North American trailer industry update. 58 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.
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Woolworths completes $12M facility upgrade Supermarket company, Woolworths, has
before to service our North Queensland
and recover from the challenges of a global
strengthened its supply chain resilience in
stores year-round and in the unfortunate
pandemic and a one in 500 year flood.
Far North Queensland.
event of a natural disaster.”
This is what happens when we create an
Woolworths has upgraded its Townsville
The DC services 39 Woolworths
environment which allows private enterprise
Regional Distribution Centre (DC) following
supermarkets spanning from Sarina
to expand and invest in Townsville.”
the completion of a $12 million expansion.
to Weipa – delivering fresh fruit and
Queensland builder Spaceframe commenced
The DC is double the original footprint at
vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, and groceries
works in December 2019 and employed
10,416 square metres. The company has
from hundreds of suppliers, who have
around 170 workers throughout
also hired an additional 30 team members
generously supported better local range
construction. Following completion,
to boost capacity and service local stores in
availability for North Queensland customers.
Woolworths has extended its lease with
Townsville and Far North Queensland.
“In the lead-up to a natural disaster such
property owner Centuria.
The expanded site can reportedly hold an
as a tropical cyclone, supermarket shelves
Jesse Curtis, Fund Manager for Centuria
additional 435 fresh food and essential
can be stripped bare as residents prepare
Industrial REIT, which owns the DC, said:
product lines.
for impact, and flooding events can see our
“Centuria’s improved facility now provides
“This is a big moment for our local team
region cut off from the rest of the state,”
a cold storage area about the same size as
in Townsville and the broader North
said Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill.
three tennis courts and the dry-store area
Queensland community,” said Woolworths
“The investment made by Woolworths to
is the equivalent of almost three-and-a-
Group General Manager for Queensland
expand its Townsville distribution centre
half Olympic swimming pools. Centuria’s
Supply Chain, Dale Acton.
means they have more stock available locally
development team spent six months
“Townsville has faced tough times in recent
to replenish stores when needed, which is
overseeing the expansion of this key
years, and we wanted to do our bit to
great news for the community when they’re
distribution centre and we are excited its
aid the economic recovery after the 2019
in recovery mode.”
floods.
“Woolworths is an extremely important
officially opened”. The upgrade of the distribution centre
“This project has injected $12 million of
part of our community, employing more
followed a commitment from Woolworths
fresh investment into the region, created 30
than 1,000 people in the Herbert electorate
in February 2019 to invest $20 million
new permanent jobs and will deliver a more
alone,” said Federal Member for Herbert,
in the Townsville store and supply chain
resilient supply chain network for our North
Phillip Thompson.
network. Woolworths delivered a full
Queensland customers.
“Projects like this expansion – and the 30
renewal of its Fairfield Central supermarket
“With the extra space and equipment
new jobs that it brings – are a massive vote
in March 2019 after it had been badly
upgrades, we’re better placed than ever
of confidence in our region as we grow
damaged by the floods.
Far North Queensland’s supply chain benefits from distribution centre upgrades.
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Co-Chair appointed to National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group David McNeil from InfraBuild Steel and the
and government for traceability
Australian Logistics Council (ALC) joins Ram
standards, and to co-define
Akella from Woolworths as a Co-Chair of the
a roadmap for implementing
multi-sector Traceability Advisory Group.
end-to-end traceability and
The National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group
trade modernisation in Australia
(NGTAG) was established earlier this year
in the most efficient and
by GS1 Australia, a global not-for-profit
economic manner possible.
organisation, which is reputed to be the
“I look forward to leveraging
leading provider of standards and solutions.
the knowledge and experience
GS1 Australia is a not-for-profit organisation
of the network of companies,
that works in collaboration with industry,
associations and government
for industry, providing global standards and
departments that represent
technology-neutral services to help solve the
the NGTAG, as well as working
business challenges of today and into the
closely with Ram Akella
future.
from Woolworths as my
NGTAG comprises more than 80 senior-level
counterpart.”
members from industry and government,
McNeil’s recent focus has been
addressing traceability linkages across supply chains to ensure Australia maintains and
on supply chain execution.
builds global competitiveness, sustainable
and GS1, he has implemented
economic growth and positive socio-
the GS1 Transport Instruction
economic outcomes and opportunities.
and Transport Status messages to facilitate
processes within transport, a critical part of
“I am honoured to be appointed as a
the efficient transfer of delivery information
end-to-end traceability that is required for all
Co-Chair of the National GS1 Traceability
between InfraBuild Steel and its logistics
product types and sectors.
Advisory Group,” said McNeil, who is also a
partners.
While his appointment is effective
member of GS1 Australia’s corporate board.
As a co-chair of NGTAG, McNeil is expected
immediately, prior commitments mean that
“The group is uniquely placed to inform GS1
to focus his representation on the transport
McNeil will have limited participation in his
Australia on the requirements of industry
and logistics sector, integrating traceability
new role until the new calendar year.
In conjunction with the ALC
David McNeil will help to build on Australia’s logistics capabilities.
Toll moves to new facility at Braeside central logistics hub Transport and logistics company, Toll, has
needs of our customers supported by our
Rainwater storage tank connected to
moved its Clayton operations into a brand
35-strong team,” said Toll Executive General
a landscape irrigation system and main
new developed facility located in Braeside
office amenities for WC flushing and the
Industrial Estate.
Manager – Palletised Express, Kris Talevski. “This facility has also been designed to
The new modern facility, located in the
meet the 5-star Green Start rating helping
system to be shared among tenants saving
central logistics hub, is only four kilometres
to reduce our impact on the environment.”
from the Dandenong Bypass and provides
The site, Toll told Trailer, features
approximately 6kWh/sqm. It also includes: B-double access, 32m
a strategic linehaul staging hub for South
energy-efficient LED high bay lighting to
wide propped awning and 15m wide
East Melbourne customers. “Our new Braeside facility has over 35 per
warehouse and LED lighting to office areas,
cantilevered awning above on-grade doors
including light/motion sensors and control
and recessed container docks with levellers
cent more under roof space allowing us
system, energy and water metering and
and a 450-square-metre modern
to continue to grow and meet the future
monitoring
office space.
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AusPost announces hiring blitz Australia’s top postal service company embarks on its biggest hiring spree ever. Australia Post is recruiting more than 4,000 people to help deliver record parcel volumes in what is expected to be its biggest Christmas to date. Nearly 2,900 Christmas casuals will be hired across transport and deliveries across the country, with a further 300 fixed term fulltime and part-time customer contact centre opportunities in Brisbane and regional areas of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland. In addition to the Christmas casuals, Australia
Postal service company, Australia Post, is ramping up recruitment to meet unprecedented demand.
Post is also recruiting around 900 roles in other areas of the business, including across
“In managing all the necessary Covid-safe
challenging and impacted people in many
the Post Office network, to help service
requirements, including a reduced workforce
ways, we are delighted to be inviting people
customers better. Executive General Manager People &
in our Melbourne facilities during the recent
to join us this Christmas as we deliver across
Stage 4 restrictions, our people have gone
the country.”
Culture Sue Davies said this year’s Christmas
over and above to provide critical services
Last year, Australia Post received more than
casuals will bring a welcome boost to a
for businesses and their customers and
23,000 applications for Christmas casual
workforce that has been working incredibly
delivered for over 8.1 million households
positions. Earlier this year, more than 50,000
hard all year. “A lot has been expected of our people this
who have shopped online between March
applications were made for the 1,000 casuals hired in response to the impacts of the
year and I’m so proud of the way our team
and August alone. “This is a record-breaking recruitment drive
has adapted and dealt with the challenges
for what we expect to be a Christmas unlike
Australia Post is encouraging people to apply
they’ve faced to keep delivering for Australia
any we’ve had before in Australia Post’s
across the range of positions, particularly for
across our entire network,” said Davies.
history. In a year that has been incredibly
the customer contact centres and transport.
Covid-19 pandemic.
AMA Group acquires Western Truck Repairs Victorian-based Western Truck Repairs has
experienced team of repair professionals.
of quality and service,” he said.
been purchased by AMA Group.
“For over 30 years Western has been
“This ensures our client base of over 30
The move by AMA, which presently boasts
Victoria’s leading truck repair group and
years remain the sole focus, for now and
a heavy vehicle national footprint, is
from myself and our team we are excited
many years to come. Myself and our other
expected to expand its coverage in heavy
for them to be a part of a quality company
two Directors, Joe Portelli and Erio Mirra,
vehicle repairs and services across Australia.
like AMA,” said Wales.
look forward to working with Darren and
Western Truck Repairs will join Wales
“Western will complement our coverage
the whole AMA organisation,” said Purdy.
(NSW), Recar (VIC & QLD), Parins (WA)
not only in Victoria, but Australia wide. It’s
Wales said AMA has a strong track record
and All Transport (SA) to support AMA’s
a ‘one-stop-shop’ for truck, bus & coach
of speed and efficiency in delivering
growing National Heavy Vehicle Repair
repairs,” he said.
operational integration and change,
Network.
Western’s Managing Director Phil Purdy
whether it be acquisitions, additional sites
CEO of AMA’s Heavy Vehicle Division,
said the decision to join the AMA Group
or new initiatives.
Darren Wales, said he was delighted
was not taken lightly.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the
Western will be joining the Group and
“What they bring to the Heavy Vehicle
Western team and they will be a great asset
bringing its superior craftsmanship from an
Repair industry is second to none in terms
to our business,” he said.
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Trailer Magazine NOVEMBER 20
Corporations collaborate to drive productivity in agriculture A new approach to agricultural innovation
said Littleproud. AIA, according to Littleproud, is a key
we know the biggest productivity gains will
is expected to improve the supply chain and deliver value for the Australian community.
element of the Australian Government’s
“Now more than ever, with record
All 15 rural research and development
new National Agricultural Innovation
Government investment to support Covid-19
corporations (RDCs) have united to form
Agenda to modernise Australia’s agricultural
recovery, we need to demonstrate the
a new company to drive cross-industry
greatest returns from our investments,
research, to leverage private sector
innovation system. The Federal Government is reportedly
investment and to target transformational
committing $1.3 million in seed funding for
efficiencies and greater uptake of our R&D
innovation. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud
the first AIA investment strategies to boost
efforts.”
action.
John Woods, Chair of the Council of RDCs
said the creation of Agricultural Innovation
“I welcome the leadership shown by RDCs
and Grains Research and Development
Australia (AIA) will be a game-changer in
to work together, leveraging their collective
Corporation, said AIA represented an exciting
driving unprecedented collaboration and
knowledge and resources, to target the
new era for Australia’s farming sector.
coordination of investment in agricultural
big, national challenges facing the sector –
“AIA will transform investment in Australian
innovation. “AIA will capitalise on cross-industry
such as building climate resilience, natural
agriculture,” he said.
resource management and supply chain
“Having a single entity to lead cross-industry
opportunities to drive productivity,
traceability,” said Littleproud.
strategies will make it easier for investors
sustainability and profitability in agriculture
“Innovation is key to help meet industry’s
from around the world to navigate and
by leveraging the power of collaboration,”
target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and
partner with our agricultural system.
come from long-term, transformational R&D.
improve transparency of outcomes and drive
PM and Treasurer throw $800M at digital business overhaul Digital superiority for Australian businesses,
“Our Digital Infrastructure package is
particularly the rollout of 5G for logistics and
estimated to increase Australia’s [Gross
manufacturing, is key to economic recovery.
Domestic Product – GDP] by $6.4 billion a
of 5G, including an initiative to invest
The Federal Government is investing
year by 2024 and around $1.5 billion of this
in 5G commercial trials and testbeds in
almost $800 million in digital technologies
additional economic activity is estimated to
key industry sectors such as agriculture,
to grow businesses as part of its economic
flow to regional Australia each year.”
mining, logistics and manufacturing. • $6.9 million for two blockchain
The Digital Business Plan includes: • $256.6 million to develop a Digital
pilots directed at reducing business
recovery plan. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies by Australian businesses and consumers, according to the
Identity system to enable more secure and
Government, which has enabled many to
convenient engagement with government
transform their operations and continue to trade through the crisis.
services, and in future, the private sector. • A further $419.9 million to enable the
already committed. • $29.2 million to accelerate the rollout
compliance costs. • The Plan is reported to complement Government actions to build digital skills and to improve trust and security in the digital economy, including through the
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the
full implementation of the Modernising
$1.67 billion investment in the 2020
Government was investing in Australia’s
Business Registers (MBR) program,
Cyber Security Strategy and investments
digital economy to keep businesses in
allowing businesses to quickly view,
business and Australians in jobs.
update and maintain their business
“The Governments’ Digital Business plan is targeted at building on this digital
registry data in one location. • A further $28.5 million to support the
in online safety. The Digital Business Plan, according to the Prime Minister and the Treasurer, is part of the Government’s economic recovery plan
transformation of Australian businesses to
rollout of the Consumer Data Right to the
to grow the economy and create jobs and
drive productivity and income growth and
banking and energy sectors, which is in
supports our goal for Australia to be a leading
create jobs,” said Frydenberg.
addition to the more than $120 million
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NEWS
Surging demand for healthcare products prompts DHL to react for delivery of customers’ products in all major capital cities. This solution enhances the existing products which DHL has in place today and will reduce packaging and provide sustainable solutions benefiting the environment. Clinical trials remain a significantly important service managed by DHL, particularly in the current climate. “The success of clinical trials depends on effective temperature-controlled, accuracy, and end- to-end solutions that ensure cell-based pharmaceuticals are not compromised,” said Resnick. “For years, we have managed the safe and efficient delivery of millions of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products for our customers to DHL Supply Chain Australia and New Zealand CEO, Saul Resnick.
ensure all Australians have access to the treatments they need.” The facilities will be powered by a combined
DHL is making moves to consolidate its
ensure health supplies are delivered in the
2,700kW of solar power, equivalent to
presence as the largest third-party logistics
perfect condition.
the energy consumed by 450 average
provider for the life science and healthcare
“The Life Sciences and Healthcare industry
Australian family homes over the course
industries.
is one of the most heavily regulated
of a year. Included in this is the company’s
DHL Supply Chain Australia has launched
industries, and DHL is the only 3PL in
showcase 1700kW urban solar plant
four new storage facilities for the
Australia to provide solutions that meet
powering its facility in New South Wales’
storage and inventory management of
current global regulations,” said CEO, DHL
Horsley Park which is reported to be the
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, vaccines,
Supply Chain Australia and New Zealand
first of its kind in Australia.
animal health, diagnostics and consumer
CEO, Saul Resnick.
“DHL Supply Chain is committed to doing
health products.
“We have seen growing interest for our
its part in ensuring our partners and
The additional capacity will reportedly
industry-leading cold storage facilities
customers have access to environmentally
enable DHL to efficiently manage the
which in turn, drives better outcomes for
sustainable supply chain operations that
storage and distribution of any upcoming
the storage and distribution of healthcare
are both cost-efficient and operationally
Covid-19 vaccines.
products.
excellent,” said Resnick. “By investing in
The new facilities have a combined floor
“Increasingly, we have also seen a growing
renewable energy sources, as well as a
space of approximately 64,000 sqm –
appetite for local distribution centres to be
number of other initiatives, DHL Supply
equivalent to nine football fields – across
an ongoing part of global supply chains.”
Chain is on track to meet our long-term
the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and
In addition to the new facilities, DHL
goal of reducing all logistics-related
Perth metropolitan areas. This investment
Supply Chain will also invest in a new
emissions to zero by 2050.”
includes more than 9,000 sqm of DHL’s
multi-million dollar transport management
Further plans are underway to introduce a
leading cold-chain operations to support
system and national control tower, to
cold chain automation picking and packing
the success of critically important cold chain
support more efficient consignment
solution which will drive compliant, and
products around Australia which must be
planning and offer customers greater
efficient processes to safeguard future
stored in temperatures ranging from 2 to 8
visibility of their deliveries. This builds
demands of the industry in the growing
Degree Celsius. DHL Supply Chain also has
on its existing industry-leading transport
segment of pharmaceutical supply. This
proprietary packaging solutions designed
solutions, which will soon allow DHL to
project will be the first of its kind in
specifically for pharmaceutical products to
offer dual-temperature controlled vehicles
Australia, based in New South Wales.
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Heavy vehicle safety works secure $290M allocation The Federal Government continues to
funding will also help keep people safe on
support vital infrastructure works for the
our roads while making key freight routes
said Buchholz. “Round 7 of the HVSPP includes livestock
trucking industry.
more efficient, delivering long-term benefits
transport industry projects that will
More than 350 projects will share in more
directly support communities currently
than $290 million in Australian Government
to drivers, businesses and local communities. “This includes our truckies who form an
funding under Round 5 of the Bridges
essential part of the backbone of our
Regional Council in Queensland, who were
Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of
national economy and have been working
successful in securing federal funding to
the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity
tirelessly during Covid-19 to keep shelves
upgrade the popular Western Queensland
Program (HVSPP).
stocked, hospitals supplied and the
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Livestock Exchange. “This project will upgrade the loading and
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
economy running. “This is just the latest example of the
Development, Michael McCormack, said the
funding flowing under our record $100
traffic movement, providing secure work
funding would improve the productivity and
billion infrastructure pipeline, with the
on the books of local contractors and
safety of bridges and heavy vehicle routes
continued roll out of road infrastructure
businesses who have felt the cumulative
nationwide, while supporting jobs and the
projects supporting local jobs, underpinning
impact of drought and now Covid-19 during
economy at a time it’s needed most.
economic growth and making sure all
construction while delivering lasting benefits
“I am pleased to deliver more than $290
Australians can reach their destinations
to the region for years to come.
million in funding to help upgrade and
sooner and safer.”
“This is just one example of the many
replace bridges that have been damaged
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and
impactful projects being funded, with Round
or are deteriorating, while improving key
Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said 50
5 of the BRP also providing an opportunity
heavy vehicle infrastructure right across the
per cent of this funding would benefit
for many councils to begin the process of
nation,” said McCormack.
communities affected by the ongoing
replacing or upgrading bridges damaged in
“With nearly 80 per cent of this funding
drought and last summer’s bushfires.
going to local councils, the outcome of
“$146.97 million in funding through these
recent bushfire events “Already more than 500 projects funded
these rounds will support local workers,
rounds will go to councils affected by
through the BRP and HVSPP across the
households and businesses through a
bushfires, drought or both, allowing them to
country have either been completed or
difficult time and position the Australian
prioritise and fast-track their highest priority
are well underway and I look forward to
economy for a strong recovery.
infrastructure projects while supporting
getting shovels in the ground on these
“By improving our road network, this
much-needed local jobs and the economy,”
next projects.”
impacted by drought, such as Longreach
unloading ramps at the facility to improve
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NHVR releases Covid-Safe toolbox talk kit The Regulator doubles down on coronavirus
located within or are required to operate
that while 78 per cent of managers agree
safety advice for the trucking industry.
in areas where Covid-19 cases have been
that there is an ongoing program of safety
A Covid-19 toolbox talk kit focused on
reported,” said Petroccitto.
promotions and communication, while
vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene,
“All transport operators should continue
52 per cent of drivers and 71 per cent of
wearing a facemask and mental health
to have safety conversations with their
loaders agreed.
is part of the National Heavy Vehicle
staff and drivers to reduce the risk of
“Toolbox talks are one of the easiest and
Regulator’s (NHVR) latest release of practical
transmission within their workplace, when
yet most effective ways to share important
industry safety material.
handling freight or interacting with other
safety information and share responsibility
NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the toolbox
parties in the supply chain.
for everyone’s safety.
talk kit, which included a series of quick
“Today’s release of the toolbox talk kit also
“The NHVR’s material can be easily modified
guides, videos, checklists and templates,
aligns with National Safe Work Month,
to include company information such as
had been added to the NHVR’s Safety
which is a great reminder for operators
logos and additional topics that are specific
Management System suite, at the request
to continue having frequent and effective
to their business, such as how to report
of operators.
safety conversations.
safety incidents and what to do if staff are
“Many heavy vehicle businesses are still
“A recent NHVR Safety Survey showed
sick or notice symptoms.”
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is doing its bit to support trucking companies amid Covid-19.
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Commission delivers transport reform report National transport reforms have delivered
levels of government over a decade ago to
consider all of the recommendations within
safety and productivity gains, the Federal
make transport safer while making it easier
the report and undertake vital consultation
Government confirms.
for industry to do business – and it’s great to
with regulators, jurisdictions and industry
The results of the Productivity Commission’s
know they’re working.
stakeholders to prepare a response.”
report on National Transport Regulatory
“We are absolutely committed to supporting
McCormack said the review complements
Reform are in.
a thriving national transport industry now
other Australian Government priorities and
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for
and into the future, which is why we asked
investments such as the development of the
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
the Productivity Commission to undertake a
National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy,
Development, Michael McCormack
comprehensive review, including to see what
Heavy Vehicle National Law review and the
welcomed the report, saying it was
we can do better.
Australian Government’s record $100 billion
commissioned by the Australian Government
“I am pleased to hear they found the reforms
nationwide infrastructure spend.
in 2019 to assess the economic impact of
have delivered broad safety and productivity
“By continuing to support our transport
reforms agreed by the Council of Australian
gains for our national transport industry.
industry, we are creating jobs and
Governments in 2008-09. “These reforms established Australia’s
“This is particularly reassuring in these
opportunities for Australians at a time when
difficult times, as the ongoing Covid-19
it’s needed most, while keeping our quality
national safety regulators for heavy
crisis highlights how vital a safe and efficient
goods connected to local and international
vehicles, rail and domestic commercial
transport network is to our way of life.
markets,” said McCormack.
vessels,” he said. “The transport reforms were agreed by all
“I acknowledge this report has been eagerly
He thanked the Productivity Commission for
awaited by industry. We will carefully
its work in completing the review.
Barker Trailers donates $20K to Mallacoota Lions Club Original equipment manufacturer, and
help the farmers and communities affected
priority being to help the community rebuild
third-generation business, Barker Trailers,
by the bushfires.
from this devastating event,” said Hillyer.
has distributed the first of its funds, $20,000
Barker’s key supply partners also played an
“The first home to be rebuilt is happening
to the Mallacoota Lions Club, this month
essential role in the campaign by donating or
and burnt homes are still being cleared.
following a successful Bush Fire Relief
discounting parts.
“Reassuringly, birds and animals are
fundraising campaign.
“Everyone should be extremely proud of
reappearing, meanwhile the crows continue
The Mallacoota community lost 120 homes
their efforts and contribution to the Barker
to pinch golf balls on the golf course,” he
and more than 80 properties were damaged
Bushfire Relief project,” said Barker Trailers
said.
by the bushfires.
CEO, Simon Meadows.
The Barker Bushfire Relief has been a huge
As Peter Hillyer from the Lions Club
“It shows how we can all collaborate in
success with the last of the trailers recently
described, the ‘Monster’ which invaded on
many ways to assist and have a positive
sold and a total of $57,000 being raised.
New Year’s Eve 2019 had a severe impact on
impact in tough times.
These funds have been distributed to
businesses, infrastructure and livelihoods.
“Nothing will erase the events of the terrible
three deserving charities and will help with
Witnessing the severe effects of the
fires, but it’s great to have been able to assist
rebuilding communities, supporting farmers
bushfires, Barker Trailers brought the
in a small way,” he said.
and buying CFA equipment.
transport and manufacturing industries
Today, the focus for the Mallacoota Lions
“We are very privileged to be a part of an
together to help assist in a fundraising
Club is to assist those who lost their place of
amazing industry that pulls together to help
campaign.
residence.
others in times of need and look forward
The Barker Trailers team set a goal to sell 10
“We expect that the rebuild will take at least
to seeing the business working on more of
of its trailers, with each one sold providing
three years or more, so we are committed to
these initiatives into the future,” said
funds to the campaign, specifically set up to
maintain assistance over that time with the
Scott Barker. www.trailermag.com.au
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Improved freight productivity is just one of the advantages associated with these road works.
Sealing begins on vital freight route between SA and QLD Essential road works are expected to boost
upgrades to Innamincka Airstrip and Dillions
caused by the recent rain when the road
cross-border freight productivity.
Highway.
surface was literally washed away,” he
In what could be considered a long overdue
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Corey
said. “The state government, together
development, sealing of the first 50
Wingard said the upgrade would unlock
with the Commonwealth, is investing more
kilometres of the Strzelecki Track in northern
huge economic potential for the state.
than $1.1 billion in our regional roads and
South Australia has begun.
“The 472km Strzelecki Track is one of the
infrastructure to deliver safer, smoother
In addition to improving freight productivity
most heavily used unsealed roads in the
journeys and to support and create jobs.”
and increasing road safety, the $10-million
northern region and provides a vital freight
Meanwhile, Energy and Mining Minister
investment by the South Australian
link between SA and Qld,” said Wingard.
Dan van Holst Pellekaan said that in addition
government will also create much-needed
“It’s also an important supply link for major
to benefiting a large part of his electorate,
jobs and support local businesses that are
oil and gas facilities located near Moomba in
the Strzelecki Track sealing would provide
still reeling from the effects of COVID-19.
the Cooper Basin, and an essential transport
flow-on benefits to the whole state through
T&J Constructions is undertaking the work,
corridor for outback communities, tourists
improved productivity and safety for the
which will create 31 jobs over the life of the
and pastoralists.”
important petroleum, cattle and tourism
project.
Wingard said he’d heard from industry how
industries.
The SA company is said to have successfully
dangerous and frustrating it can be for truck
Sealing works on the Strzelecki
delivered a number of projects within the
drivers using the Strzelecki Track, especially
Track, adverse weather conditions
state on behalf of the Department for
following wet weather and flooding.
notwithstanding, are expected to be
Infrastructure and Transport, including
“We saw just last week the damage
completed early in 2021.
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Avoid congestion with new website Road users across New South Wales,
incidents across five jurisdictions taking place
economies,” he said.
Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and
on any given day.
The Transport Management Centre and
the Australian Capital Territory now have a
“In the last year alone, regional NSW has
interstate counterparts publish information
website for road disruption information.
been hit by unprecedented challenges
first-hand from emergency services and
Transport for NSW has launched a live traffic
of drought, bushfires, flood and now
our front line staff making Live Traffic
website, www.livetraffic.com.
Covid-19,” Toole said.
more accurate, timely and reliable than
Minister for Roads, Andrew Constance, said
“This new service will allow locals, as well
information published by third party services.
the Live Traffic NSW website will help drivers
as tourists, to better plan how they move
Transport for NSW is continuing to improve
avoid congestion by showing the impact of
around the regions.
the coverage of incidents by working with
fire, flood, snow, roadworks, crashes and
“This will become particularly important
data providers across the country.
more on roads across five jurisdictions.
when we see travel restrictions start to
The Live Traffic NSW mobile apps are being
“During the unprecedented summer
ease, so we can more safely explore our
updated for iOS and Android for release later
bushfires Live Traffic usage was up 25
own backyard and help regenerate regional
this year.
per cent, with about 195,000 customers accessing the website, and a further 170,000 using the mobile apps,” said Constance. “We’re very proud that Transport for NSW has brought together different government agencies to provide more information to communities during an emergency situation and drivers travelling interstate.” The website is reportedly optimised for mobile, tablet and desktop, and users are able explore a map and list of incidents or input a journey to discover incidents on their route which may impact their travel. Acting Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Roads, Paul Toole, said this was the first time a transport agency had been able to consolidate multiple data feeds into
This government-backed digital solution will benefit all road users.
one government platform, with about 1,500
Qube consolidates logistics assets under new brand Transport and logistics company, Qube, has
options.
in Port Botany, allows Qube Logistics to
announced its latest acquisition.
The agreement includes the acquisition
provide expanded services through bulk and
Qube has acquired the business assets
of Agrigrain’s logistics facilities in both
containerised rail and road services as well
of Agrigrain, a grain handling operation
Narromine and Coonamble.
as bulk port infrastructure.
in New South Wales which offers onsite
Qube Agri, as the new business will be
“The acquisition of Agrigrain facilities is
services including seed and fertiliser
known, forms part of the Qube Logistics
significant as it provides Qube the ability
management, silo and bulk storage, grain
business.
to deliver integrated logistics services to its
drying, grading and bagging and container
The acquisition, together with Quattro in
regional customers,” said Qube Director
packing along with road and rail transport
Port Kembla and Qube’s container services
Logistics, John Digney. www.trailermag.com.au
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Deception Bay interchange upgrade bolsters construction supply chain The transformation of an integral transport corridor, which is part of the Queensland Government’s billion-dollar economic recovery program, will support regional growth. Works on the jointly funded $163.3 million Bruce Highway upgrade at the Deception Bay Road Interchange will start in the coming weeks after the construction contract was awarded to BMD Constructions.
Concept art of the completed project.
It comes as Moreton Bay commuters have also been given their first artist impressions
including the $662 million Bruce Highway
need of an upgrade and as the Federal
of the interchange upgrade, which will create
upgrade from Caboolture to Steve Irwin Way.
Member who fought to get this funding,
270 jobs during construction.
“Chris Whiting and Shane King have been
I am very happy that it is now becoming a
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
huge advocates for this upgrade and,
reality.”
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
importantly, for creating jobs in the region
State Member for Bancroft, Chris Whiting,
Development Michael McCormack said the
as part of Queensland’s plan for economic
said the upgrade would include two new
Deception Bay Road Interchange upgrade
recovery from Covid-19,” said Bailey.
parallel bridges over the highway, plus
was part of the $12.6 billion Bruce Highway
“Because Queenslanders have stepped up
upgrades to intersections east and west of
Upgrade Program.
to the plate and continue to manage the
the interchange.
“The Australian Government has invested
health impacts of the global pandemic, we’ve
“Motorists who travel along this stretch of
significantly in the projects on the southern
been able to get on with this project as well
the Bruce Highway know just how heavy
end of the Bruce Highway and once open
as a $23 billion pipeline of transport and
traffic can be during rush hour,” he said.
to traffic, these upgrades will continue
road upgrades for Queensland that’ll mean
“Right now, drivers are getting stuck during
to support growth in the region,” said
21,500 jobs.
those peak hours along the two-lane bridge.
McCormack.
“The interchange upgrade will support 270
“Getting the interchange upgraded is needed
“Through the Australian Government’s
direct jobs throughout its life – from design
first so we can then turn our attention
investment, all Queenslanders, including
through to delivery – and once complete,
to duplicating the remaining section of
those travelling home and further north, can
will tackle congestion and safety for the
Deception Bay Road.
expect to see improvements in safety and
thousands of small businesses and families
“We’ve completed the $37.5 million
capacity along the Bruce Highway.
who use the interchange every day.”
Rothwell roundabout upgrade and $7 million
“We are investing in our future beyond
Federal Member for Petrie, Luke Howarth,
Morris and Deception Bay roads intersection
Covid-19 by delivering lasting infrastructure
said the Bruce Highway was a major freight
project, and together with this project it
which will kick-start our economic recovery
transport corridor and increasing the road
means families and businesses will be able to
and benefit Australians for years to come and
capacity would deliver industries greater
spend less time on the road and more time
this project is a perfect example of that.
efficiency transporting goods and produce to
doing what’s important.”
“Our $100 billion, 10-year infrastructure
and from markets.
State Member for Kurwongbah, Shane King,
pipeline will support our economy and create
“The new overpass is welcomed by
said early works to relocate water, power
jobs, particularly for those in the construction
Deception Bay residents as it will reduce
and telecommunications infrastructure were
and building supply chain sectors.”
travel time for small and family businesses
already complete, paving the way for the
Queensland Minister for Transport and
and help people crossing the highway from
project to start.
Main Roads, Mark Bailey, said the upgrade
Narangba, Burpengary East and Deception
The $163.3 million project is jointly
would form a key part of the Queensland
Bay,” he said.
funded by the Australian and Queensland
Government’s $3.13 billion to roads and
“Anyone who knows the existing bridge,
governments through an 80:20 funding
transport program for the fast-growing area,
that is decades old, knows that it is in urgent
arrangement.
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Road markings to support future vehicles: Report The design and maintenance of road markings can impact the performance of advanced driver assistance systems and future automated vehicles, a report has found. Autonomous vehicles, according to Austroads Future Vehicles and Technology Program Manager, John Wall, said there is a growing range of vehicles with automatedsteering functions that rely on road markings to position the vehicle on the road. Recent research via Austroads shows that the journey to vehicle automation will take years and collaborative efforts in testing, certification, design and legislation. While a range of vehicles are already available in the market offering automated-steering
Vehicles of the future will require next-generation infrastructure.
functions enabled by Driver-Assistance Systems, their performance, according to
markings and the surrounding substrate
improving maintenance standards and design
Wall, “depends on the technology used and
is critical for the operation of machine-
principles could generate significant network-
the environment where it’s used”.
vision lane detection. The contrast ratios
wide gains,” said Austroads. “An analysis
The research project was undertaken in four
recommended by Austroads’ Harmonisation
found that the safety benefits of improving
key stages: literature review, stakeholder
of Pavement Markings and National
longitudinal pavement markings exceeded
discussions, on-road and off-road trials and
Pavement Marking Specification published in
the costs by a 3.28 benefits-to-costs ratio.”
cost impact assessment.
2018 were found to be appropriate.
The authors of Implications of Pavement
The literature review and testing showed that
The research also found that line width, lane
Markings for Machine Vision recommended
while machine-vision-enabled lane-guidance
width and continuity impacted performance
improvements to design guidelines for
functions do not operate perfectly, they do
of machine-vision lane detection.
continuity lines, exit ramps and intersections
provide significant road safety benefits.
“While many difficult-to-control factors can
and to maintenance practices to ensure the
Austroads said the study found that the
degrade the machine-vision-system’s ability
benefits of this new technology can be fully
contrast between longitudinal pavement
to detect longitudinal pavement markings,
realised for the community.
Ron Crouch Transport completes acquisition Sydney-based freight carrier, Ron Crouch
(DG) on a secure 9,000-square-metre site.
can offer what it calls a complete 3PL solution
Transport, has acquired an Adelaide business.
Established in 2002, the north Adelaide
for all DG and non-DG freight. It also includes
The announcement made yesterday has seen
business is located within close proximity
food grade product.
Ron Crouch Transport enter into contract for
of interstate transport companies and has
Capacity is estimated at 2,500 pallets.
the acquisition of AG Logistics, a 3PL and
specialised in warehousing agricultural
According to the company this will ensure
transport company.
chemicals including plant protection
consistency of service offering with all other
Based in Cavan, South Australia, AG Logistics
products, crop nutrition liquids and seeds for
sites within its growing network.
operates a purpose-built and bunded
manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
The acquisition is effective from
warehouse licensed to store dangerous goods
The acquisition ensures Ron Crouch Transport
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Regulator reviews industry safety findings Two-thirds of heavy vehicle businesses have
Systems continues to support better safety
to ensure we are providing the relevant
a safety system in their operation, a survey
results,” said Petroccitto.
and effective information and guidance
has found.
“Importantly, safety systems focus on a
industry needs to keep doing their job
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO, Sal
whole-of-business approach to safety
safely,” he said.
Petroccitto, said the results of the 2020
including the important pre-trip check,
“The survey results, coupled with
NHVR Industry Safety Survey, with a sample
which ensures vehicles are safe to operate
the recent results from the Bureau of
size of 4,000 participants, demonstrates
on the road and that drivers are fit for duty
Infrastructure and Transport Research
the ongoing commitment from the
before getting behind the wheel,” he said.
Economics showing a reduction in truck
majority of industry to keep pursuing
This survey, according to Petroccitto,
fatalities by close to 18 per cent compared
improved safety outcomes.
provides a baseline result of the current
to the last financial year, is pleasing to see.
“We know industry has increasingly
safety environment that the NHVR can
“Although this survey was conducted prior
adopted and invested in improved safety
collectively monitor to understand trends
to the onset of the pandemic, we’re also
practices over the last 10 years and the
and changes across safety practices.
speaking to operators about incorporating
significant take up of Safety Management
“This information is critical as a Regulator
the latest health information into their safety systems.” Key results of the survey: • 62 per cent of respondents had a basic safety system in place. • 78 per cent of managers said they had an ongoing program of safety promo communication in their business, compared to 52 per cent of drivers and 71 per cent of loaders. • 76 per cent of respondents agreed that relevant safety training was occurring on an ongoing basis. • The most common safety practice among owner-drivers was a vehicle inspection (97 per cent), compared to a regular personal health check-up (71 per cent), a safe driving plan (62 per cent), or keeping informed of safety issues and information (62 per cent). The NHVR administers the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), which regulates the transport activities of more than 165,000 businesses to achieve a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry within Australia’s supply chain. The NHVR conducted the survey in March 2020 and received responses from a wide cross section of industry employees, including drivers, managers and operators. Last month, a depot manager of a Western Australian transport company was
The focus on safety management across Australia is making a difference.
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convicted in South Australia under HVNL for critical breaches of fatigue regulations.
Timber plantations to expand in VIC Logging operations are on the rise.
The Victorian Government is supporting
in Victoria’s future plantations in a way that
new investment in state-of-the-art wood
a sustainable future for Victoria’s forestry
is sensitive to the environment and local
processing and manufacturing, and the
industry with formal expressions of interest
communities, and creates jobs.
development of new products that use
opening for investors and plantation
Successful respondents will contribute to
plantation fibre for growing markets, such as
developers to expand the state’s plantation
the design of the program ahead of a final
engineered wood products.
timber supply.
competitive application process.
This is a future growth market that the
The Gippsland Plantations Investment
“To ensure the best transition to a plantation-
government will help to turn into jobs growth
Program will significantly grow Victoria’s
based industry, we are investing in new
and prosperity for regional communities,
timber stocks by providing incentives for
plantations and programs that support
and is already being supported by initiatives
new industrial-scale plantings as part of the
innovation, so that these growth markets turn
such as the Gippsland centre of the National
Government’s record $110 million investment
into jobs and economic value for regional
Institute for Forest Products Innovation.
in plantation timber.
communities,” said Symes.
This launch also follows the recent
Five-out-of-six trees harvested in Victoria
The program will operate alongside a farm
announcement of the Victorian Forest Nursery
are already from plantations, with the state
forestry initiative led by VicForests, which
in East Gippsland that will produce around
having the largest area dedicated to timber
will provide opportunities for Gippsland
5 million seedlings each year, which could
plantations in Australia. The program will
landholders to participate in smaller-scale
support plantings and reforestation of around
result in more than 30 million trees being
plantation development. There will be
5,000 hectares annually and create up to 30
planted over the next decade – increasing
ongoing engagement with interested
jobs.
Gippsland’s existing plantation estate by at
Gippsland landholders and communities as
The Gippsland Plantations Investment
least 35 per cent.
the program develops.
Program is part of the Victorian Forestry Plan’s
Expressions of interest are being sought
New plantations will support forestry and
commitment to transition from native forest
from experienced and capable plantation
manufacturing jobs over coming decades
harvesting to a plantation-based sector
investors, developers and managers to invest
by providing the scale needed to enable
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ASCI appoints two Board Directors A not-for-profit professional accreditation body for supply chain management in Australia has confirmed changes in leadership.
Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI)
at Metcash, driving an end-to-end supply
He has a 20-year track record of leading
has announced the appointment of two new
chain transformation with her team which
successful business transformations with
Directors to the Board: Linda Venables and Dr
included network design, the introduction
Global Fortune 500 companies. Since joining
Tom Janoshalmi. The two appointments bring specialist
of automation and enhanced digitisation of
SAP, Dr Janoshalmi held several leadership
vendor partnership transactions.
positions, including Chief Growth Officer
knowledge and experience in logistics and
She has previously held roles on the
at Digital Business Services, Line of Business
digital technologies to ASCI’s leadership team.
Australian Food and Grocery Council’s
general management in Asia Pacific and
Board have had to play an extremely hands-
Trading Partner Forum and on the Board of
in the Americas. Prior to joining SAP, Dr
on role during the Covid-19 pandemic,
GS1 Australia (barcode standards) along with
Janoshalmi was Supply Chain Manager
according to ASCI President, Alexandra Riha,
having played a key role in heavy vehicle
at Freudenberg Automotive. He holds a
and ASCI’s Board had been no exception.
transport regulation, Chairing the Australian
Doctorate degree from Newcastle University
“Both Linda and Tom demonstrate
Logistics Council’s Retail Logistics Safety
in Operations Research and a Business
knowledge and expertise in global
Committee (RLSC) from 2015 to 2018.
Degree from Stanford Graduate School of
supply chains which helps us identify key
Venables was the ASCI Individual Award For
Business. Also, he is a guest professor at
collaborative programs that can support the
Excellence recipient in 2019 and is a member
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
ASCI Professional Accreditation Scheme,”
of the ASCI NSW Chapter and the ASCI Risk
Departing the Board is Laynie Kelly who
she said.
Committee.
served as Director for more than three years.
Venables has more than 30 years of
Dr Janoshalmi is responsible for SAP’s global
“I am very excited to have these two new
international, operational experience building
Digital Core Movement program, reporting
members on the Board,” said Riha. “They
and leading teams in the UK and Europe,
into the Board. In his current role, Tom
will bring fresh insights, ideas based on
with the last 14 years in supply chain in
focuses on developing and implementing
their vast experiences and networks to
Australia.
strategies for high customer impact
shape future of ASCI for enhancing supply
Most recently, Venables demonstrated her
technology adoption to enable supply chain
chain management as career path and as a
strategic leadership as Chief Logistics Officer
resilience.
recognised profession. www.trailermag.com.au
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What you need to know in November A NEW APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION IS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND DELIVER VALUE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY. All 15 rural research and development
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud
corporations (RDCs) have united to form a
said the creation of Agricultural Innovation
traceability,” said Littleproud. “Innovation is key to help meet industry’s
new company to drive cross-industry research,
Australia (AIA) will be a game-changer in
target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and
to leverage private sector investment and to
driving unprecedented collaboration and
we know the biggest productivity gains will
target transformational innovation.
coordination of investment in agricultural innovation.
come from long-term, transformational R&D. “Now more than ever, with record
“AIA will capitalise on cross-industry
Government investment to support
opportunities to drive productivity,
Covid-19 recovery, we need to demonstrate
sustainability and profitability in agriculture
the greatest returns from our investments,
by leveraging the power of collaboration,”
improve transparency of outcomes and
said Littleproud.
drive efficiencies and greater uptake of our
AIA, according to Littleproud, is a key Fast Fact
element of the Australian Government’s
R&D efforts.” John Woods, Chair of the Council of RDCs
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced
new National Agricultural Innovation
and Grains Research and Development
that businesses with an aggregated
Agenda to modernise Australia’s agricultural
Corporation, said AIA represented an exciting
annual turnover between $10 million and $50 million will have access to
innovation system. The Federal Government is reportedly
new era for Australia’s farming sector. “AIA will transform investment in Australian
up to 10 tax concessions, while road
committing $1.3 million in seed funding
agriculture,” he said.
and rail projects worth more than
for the first AIA investment strategies to
“Having a single entity to lead cross-industry
$7.5 billion will be fast-tracked around
strategies will make it easier for investors
Australia, first home buyers will get
boost action. “I welcome the leadership shown by RDCs
extra incentives to purchase a newly
to work together, leveraging their collective
partner with our agricultural system.
built home and the government will pay
knowledge and resources, to target the
“Activities undertaken by AIA will focus on
half the wages of any new apprentices
big, national challenges facing the sector –
areas with greatest impact across multiple
starting from 5 October. Meanwhile,
such as building climate resilience, natural
agricultural industries. To avoid duplication
preliminary data from HIS Markit
resource management and supply chain
of effort, when prioritising opportunities for
showed that Australia’s Services PMI went up to 50 in September from 49 in the previous month, while Composite PMI rose to 50.5 in September 2020 from 49.4, showing a slight expansion in private sector activity.
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from around the world to navigate and
Innovation is key to help meet industry’s target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and we know the biggest productivity gains will come from longterm, transformational R&D.
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GOVERNMENT BOND 1OY OCTOBER 2020
GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP DECEMBER 2019
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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
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0 0
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-1
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-6
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Jan 2020
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investment, consideration will be given to
movement of workers, equipment and
again gets the balance right, keeping
existing RDC and industry strategies.”
Queenslanders safe from Covid-19 while
In late September, Queensland’s border
farmers had been working well. “Queensland’s Chief Health Officer put
arrangements for agricultural industry and
sensible border arrangements in place
industry can get on with what it does best.
workers were extended. Minister for Agricultural Industry
through a health direction and our feedback
“Queensland produce continues to feed
from industry is that they have been
Queenslanders, other Australians and the
Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, said
working very well,” said Furner.
world while supporting tens of thousands of
arrangements to allow safe and appropriate
“This extended health direction once
Queensland jobs.
ensuring Queensland’s essential agriculture
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MODERN ROAD TANKERS Loyal customer Hunts Fuel’s tanker getting ready for a service at Liquip SA.
From the ground up LEADING SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BASED TANKER REPAIR AND INSTALLATION COMPANY, LIQUIP SA, HAS GROWN FROM A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TWO MATES WHO EACH PUT IN $5,000 TO KICK OFF THEIR BUSINESS, J&J ENGINEERING, IN 1984. Since their honest beginnings in 1984, Liquip
work for ourselves,” says Stevo of the
morning. Then on the Monday morning
South Australia, a proud member of Liquip’s
decision he and Ian, who sadly passed away
Ian and I were sitting there on a couple of
national distribution and service network,
in 2015, made.
Coke crates and we said to each other, ‘we’d
has been servicing the local South Australian
“We gave the company our notices on
better start looking for some work’.”
fuel industry and providing high quality bulk
the Monday and left the following Friday,
Being a spur of the moment decision, neither
transfer products and a solutions driven one-
looking in the newspaper that afternoon to
Stevo nor Ian had planned ahead, but they
stop-shop to keep fuel moving.
find a place to set up.
hit the ground running and it wasn’t long
The Managing Director of Liquip SA, Stevo
“We found a factory at Wingfield for lease
before the work started rolling in for the
Jurkovic and his former business partner and
and signed the contract on the Saturday
newly formed J&J Engineering.
friend, the late Ian Jack, both commenced fitter and turner apprenticeships with a well-known fuel and liquid distribution equipment company in South Australia back in the mid-1970s. They both progressed through the ranks and by the early 1980s were running the workshop. While they enjoyed the work, the pair believed they could do a better job and provide a higher level of service on their own. They decided, in 1984, to give it a crack. “We were young and bullet-proof and decided we would like to do this sort of
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Liquip SA workshop and office located in Largs North in South Australia.
They knew the first piece of equipment
repair bulkheads, we do axle and suspension
they needed was a gas detector and this
work; essentially the customer brings the
was duly purchased, using funds from a
tanker in, we do everything that’s needed,
$10,000 pool they had equally contributed
and they pick it up and put it to work.
to at the start-up. Within 12 months of J&J Engineering’s
Stevo says the company’s commitment
inception, the company had formed a
products that are still to this day locally
strong relationship with customers and
produced and supported by Liquip
Australian petroleum handling equipment
International meant that success of his
Fast Fact
manufacturer, Liquip. At this point, a
business was assured.
Liquip SA has grown from humble
partnership was struck between J&J
“We listen to our customers’ needs and
beginnings when mates Stevo Jurkovic
Engineering and Liquip. Subsequently, J&J
rather than tell them how to run their
and Ian Jack formed J&J Engineering
Engineering was appointed Liquip’s South
businesses, we offer solutions to their
in 1984.
Australian distributor and became known as
problems,” he says. “We’ve always had one
to service excellence and the high-quality
Liquip SA, and the rest, as they say, is history. “So in 1985 we became the Liquip distributor for SA and we haven’t looked back since,” Stevo says, adding that a lot of the work the company took on in those early years was from fuel companies that acknowledged their dedication, workmanship and high service levels, and who later became some of their most loyal customers. “A fleet manager from one of the State’s Major Oil Companies rang us and wanted to know if we would take on all their work – and until the day he retired he supported us,” Stevo says. “We had a lot of support from many people in the petroleum industry, who we are truly grateful to, for pushing work our way to support our constant growth.” The original premises at Wingfield was outgrown within years, prompting a move to the current facility at Largs North, within
Liquip SA’s installation of the industry leading Swift delivery system for Perrys fuel distributors.
close proximity to a number of major fuel distributors, oil companies and neighbouring terminals. Stevo proudly explains that coming
motto: If it’s a hard job we’ll get it done, if
delivery system to Perrys fuel distributors.
from a long line of builders enabled him to
it’s impossible it might take a bit longer.”
This involved Liquip SA fitting out the
construct a purpose-built facility tailoring to
After the passing of Ian, Stevo assumed full
accurate and user-friendly Swift system
local customer and industry needs. From the outset the goal was to be a ‘one-
ownership of the company and he has a
which allows the customers to deliver high-
succession plan in place with his two sons
flow bulk, gravity and hosereel deliveries
stop-shop’ so Stevo and Ian progressively
Stevo Jnr and Dragan now fully involved
accurately and efficiently.
acquired equipment that enabled them to
in the business. Stevo Jnr now runs the
With new blood flowing through the
supply all the parts and service required to
workshop while Dragan is on the tools.
business, which is part of Liquip’s national
meet the high demands of the both the
Both sons have learnt the operation from
distribution and service network, Stevo
tanker and terminal industries. They specialise in both minor and major
the ground up and continue Liquip SA’s
continues to serve as an industry leader and
commitment to providing technical expertise
mentor who is confident the future of Liquip
repairs to tankers along with pump
and second-to-none customer service.
SA is in safe hands.
and metering equipment fitups and
With a modern focus Liquip SA is positioned
calibrations to National Measurement
to provide old school service and high-
Institute (NMI) standards. “We do everything except build new
quality products combined with the
tankers,” Stevo says. “We repair tankers by
highlighted when Liquip SA delivered a new
welding new skins into tanker barrels, we
installation of Liquip’s market leading Swift
latest technology. This point was recently
Contact Liquip South Australia 10 Creswell Road Largs North 5016 SA Ph: 08 8341 7009 Web: www.liquip-sa.com.au
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TRAILER BUILDER
Krueger’s key to success MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROVIDER, TASMAN LOGISTICS SERVICES, RELIES ON KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT’S SERVICE AND PRODUCT QUALITY TO EXCEL IN BUSINESS. Ivan Vanis, CEO of Tasman Logistics Services,
have been obvious productivity gains
to equipment to make it safer and more
holds a longstanding partnership with trailer
although we are still struggling at times with
efficient. I feel that we will be seeing more
manufacturer, Krueger Transport Equipment.
weight allowances and mixing/matching
and more longer vehicles on the road as our
“They are our go-to for new equipment,”
containers to ensure we are compliant on
he says. “The service and quality of their
the road. There seem to be more and more
freight task grows.” Fleet presentation is also extremely
product and competitive pricing structure
PBS combinations on the road across the
important to Ivan.
are the key reasons we have remained loyal
industry which goes to show the efficiency
“We want our equipment looking sharp
to Krueger for more than 15 years.”
and success of these vehicles.”
on the roads,” he says. “We have a
Tasman Logistics Services has made
As for Krueger’s workmanship and
maintenance and cleaning program in place
considerable investments in its Performance-
engineering capabilities, Ivan’s workshop
for all of our equipment and an amazing
Based Standards (PBS) fleet including
team that manages all that. Krueger knows
the acquisition of Krueger PBS-approved
staff rate Krueger’s team at a very high level. “We are constantly working on new
A-double combinations.
projects including infrastructure jobs
it easier when placing orders.”
“They have been fantastic and are a key
that have requirements for specialised
Tasman Logistics Services’ business,
asset within our fleet,” he says. “We have
and specific equipment,” Ivan says. “We
according to Ivan, is quite diverse.
had no issues with the equipment. There
are seeing changes and modifications
“We pride ourselves on being able to assist
our branding and colours well and it makes
Krueger produces versatile trailers that deliver peak operational performance.
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PBS A-double built by Krueger Transport Equipment.
all customers with all kinds of freight,” he says. “We have a mentality in our business that if we are asked to do something that isn’t within our current scope of works, we will endeavour to create a new area of expertise through the acquisition of talented people. We are excited to be involved in some major infrastructure projects that keep everyone on their toes as its far from a conventional ‘pick up and drop off’ scenario. Fortunately, Ivan’s business has not been overly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tasman Logistics Services specifies new road transport equipment from Krueger.
“There are a handful of clients with volumes that have slowed due to their exposure to
local community and beyond is a key part of
the hospitality and entertainment industries,
our mission in being a successful business, a
however we are also a service provider
time when profit is put aside to assist those
to large multinationals that are essential
who needed us most.”
services whose volumes have grown
Ivan was also named Young Achiever of
Fast Fact
significantly. The drop and rise in different
the Year at the Australian Freight Industry
Krueger Transport Equipment is at
clients have basically offset each other to
Awards (AFIA). he says being awarded this
the forefront of modern trailer design,
show overall we are roughly where we were
prestigious accolade was a career highlight
manufacturing its versatile ‘Kurtainer’
pre-Covid-19.”
and an absolute honour.
curtainsiders, open decks, skeletal
Earlier this year Ivan joined a number of
“The recognition from my peers and
trailers, freezer vans, dry vans and
industry partners in an initiative led by the
other industry partners, associates and
other custom builds. These models
Victorian Transport Association (VTA) to
competitors was very humbling,” he says.
stand out in the market for their
transport more than 20 shipping containers
“The fact that I alone was recognised
engineering excellence, load restraint
to support families who lost their homes
doesn’t showcase the quality of people
options and enhancements that
during the recent bushfires.
I have around me that have significantly
optimise vehicle operator safety and
“The opportunity to assist our fellow
contributed to the success of our business
promote higher productivity.
Australian’s at a time when they needed
and the award itself. I am most proud of
our assistance arose with the VTA and other
the team we have built at Tasman and the
industry partners,” Ivan says. “It was a time
growth that our business has seen which
when competitors came together for the
in turn has resulted in us growing our
common good of helping people who had
workforce by more that 75 per cent in the
gone through a tough time. Helping our
past four years.”
Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au
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TRAILER BUILDER
Versatility to a T AS A SINGLE FLOAT OPERATOR, MOUNT GAMBIER BASED WINTERFIELDS FLOAT HIRE NEEDED A HEAVY HAULAGE UNIT THAT WAS SUFFICIENTLY VERSATILE TO CARRY A WIDE VARIETY OF STANDARD AND OVERSIZE LOADS. ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY’S OWNER, MATTY WINTERFIELD, A NEW DRAKE 4X4 HYBRID STEERING WIDENER IS THE IDEAL UNIT. A Mount Gambier native, Matty
were still getting busier so I started talking to
According to Matty, the Hybrid Steering
Winterfield has been driving trucks for
Drake and we were soon the proud owners
Widener is an ideal compromise between a
around 25 years, having previously been
of our first new Drake Hybrid 4x4 float, and
Full Widener and a Deck Widener, in short,
a diesel mechanic after completing an
a second-hand Kenworth K104B to pull it,”
the best of both worlds.
apprenticeship in the trade. His first driving job in the mid ‘90s was with
Matty says.
The Hybrid, for stability, has the forward two
He employed driver Peter ‘Darky’ O’Dea,
axles that widen with the deck as per a Full
forestry company K.C & M.R. Boult, initially
who remains a highly valued employee
Widener, while the rear pair of axles remain
hauling B-double loads of woodchips and
today, to drive the cab-over while he
logs, then later transitioning to float work
continued driving the T904, eventually
fixed in Deck Widener fashion. Furthermore, a big benefit of the BPW
after the company bought a Drake tri-axle
replacing the original Full Widener with a
Transpec rear tandem axle set is its
Deck Widener to shift its woodchippers and
second Drake Hybrid 4x4 trailer pretty much
steerability – with all four duals either
log harvesting equipment. Then 11 years ago he decided to start his
identical to the first one. Sometime later the Kenworths were
self-tracking when travelling forwards or
own heavy haulage business, purchasing a
progressively supplanted by a pair of Scania R
confines. The command steering is controlled
second-hand tri-axle Full Widener and dolly
730s and the business continued to flourish.
by a radio remote that can be used either in
along with an ex-K&S Freighters Ford LTL9000
More recently, work has slowed somewhat
powered by a 400 Cummins to tow it. As time went by machinery got bigger and
which gave Matty cause to sell one of the
the cab or at the rear of the trailer. “This is the third Drake Hybrid quad float I’ve
command-steerable when reversing into tight
Scania and Drake Hybrid combinations. When you own a heavy haulage business,
owned, and I’ve found it to be a really good
he took on more customers, necessitating the replacement of the trusty LTL with
being able to quickly and efficiently adapt to
“You get the stability of a Full Widener along
another ex-K&S unit – a considerably more
a wide variety of haulage tasks is definitely
with the manoeuvrability of a Deck Widener.
powerful Kenworth T904 that had been
the key to success, which is why Matty
“It’s also very useful when you’re travelling
hauling roadtrains in WA.
reckons his latest Drake Hybrid 4x4 float is
on a skinny road and have to pull over to
“That was a really good truck too but we
the best thing since sliced bread.
pass an oncoming vehicle or to let following
Drake’s innovative Hybrid 4x4 float with twin BPW Transpec steer axles has proven to be the ideal unit for Winterfields Float Hire.
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option – the best of both worlds,” he says.
Heavy haulage specialist, Winterfields Float Hire, invests in Drake trailers.
traffic pass. That’s because the left sets of
The Hybrid is definitely the best option in
All up, for Matty Winterfield there is no
wheels on the rear two axles can remain on
these situations.” Matty adds that he likes the fact that the
substitute for high quality equipment, such
the tarmac which helps maintain stability, with only the forward left wheels having to
rear steer axles are BPW Transpec units
him to do his job in the most efficient, safe
run off onto the gravel.”
because of the simplicity and reliability, with
and cost-effective manner possible.
Another feature of the Hybrid with twin
spare parts readily available off the shelf. The
steer axles that Matty appreciates is the
most important thing, he says, is to keep the
reduced tyre wear. “I’ve been consistently achieving around
grease up to the kingpins.
170,000km from a set of new tyres. This
regularly, they have a very long service life,”
means the extra cost of the BPW Transpec
he says.
“In my experience, if you grease them
as his Drake Hybrid 4x4 float, that enables
Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au
steering axles is recovered inside 12 months.” He does, however, add that there’s a caveat for achieving this phenomenal rubber longevity – timely tyre rotations including turning of the steering axle tyres on the rims. “It’s necessary to move the tyres from the steering axles to the forward fixed axles because the steering action tends to wear the inside shoulders after a while,” Matty says. “We turn the tyres on the rims initially and then we move them to the forward axles to ensure we get the maximum life from them. “We don’t do big kilometres, we average around 120,000km per year, a lot of which is around town in tight subdivisions, and a lot of forestry work where narrow tracks make access for Full Wideners more difficult.
Matty Winterfield said the Hybrid combines the stability of a Full Widener with the manoeuvrability of a Deck Widener.
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A leader in the A-double revolution IN A CONCERTED EFFORT TO SIGNIFICANTLY AND SAFELY BOOST PRODUCTIVITY ON EASTERN SEABOARD LINEHAUL RUNS, VISY LOGISTICS HAS ENLISTED THE EXPERTISE OF VAWDREY AUSTRALIA AND SMEDLEY’S ENGINEERS IN THE UNIQUE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED 30-METRE A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS. The A-double in PBS guise is starting to
to grow, with the new A-double fleet being a
elements of the new A-doubles were
make inroads in Australia as operators realise
strategic element in this growth plan.
imperative, is large reels of paper that are
the substantial gains in payload capacity that
“As we continue to grow and win additional
transported on their ends; when loaded they
can be achieved.
contracts, we will replace subcontractors
stand three metres high and weigh three
However, for Visy Logistics, one of the
with company owned assets and fully utilise
tonnes apiece.
largest logistics service providers in
those assets,” says Angela Kranjcic, GM Sales
“It is a very awkward commodity to
Australia, achieving worthwhile payload
and Business Development at Visy Logistics.
transport, and it posed one of the biggest
benefits required a good deal of ‘out of
“Intrinsic to this is a change in our equipment
challenges in terms of meeting the static
the box’ design and engineering due to
model and obviously the advent of the
roll threshold or high-speed off-transient
the high centre of gravity nature of some
A-doubles encourages further internalisation
manoeuvre test requirements for PBS
commodities it transports. The firm currently uses its own equipment
of our transport task on linehaul corridors
approval,” says Visy Logistics Fleet and
where it’s commercially feasible to use these
Equipment Manager, Glen Fulton. “This was
for 40 to 45 percent of its work, with the
particularly challenging because we were
remainder done by subcontractors. The plan
advanced pieces of equipment.” A key product carried by Visy Logistics,
is to flip this figure as the company continues
for which specific engineering and design
non roll coupled (A-double) combination, so
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going from a roll coupled (B-double) to a
Visy Logistics A-double combination rolls out.
coming up with a design that would satisfy
Rob adds that a lot of testing and validation
provide, along with the extra payload
all the criteria was difficult at the start.
work went into ensuring the super single
height we were able to achieve – all these
“It took several attempts and a lot of work
wheels on the combination would be
benefits would not have been possible
in close collaboration with specialist PBS engineers and Vawdrey Australia to come
allowed the same mass limits as dual wheels. When it came time to start building the
with dual wheels.” Glen adds that in addition to the mandatory
up with a solution that would work for us,”
curtain-sided trailers, Vawdrey faced some
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology,
Glen says. “But in the end it was all worth
frontiers of its own as compared with
other cutting-edge features include
it because we managed to achieve around a
regular trailers the European sourced wide-
intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems
20 per cent payload gain over the B-doubles
track axles and suspension required wider
(TPMS) that ensure correct tyre pressures
we were using to transport the paper reels,
spacing of the chassis frame rails. Vawdrey
are consistently maintained across the entire
with the opportunity to increase that figure
Australia Director, Paul Vawdrey, takes up
further moving forward by adding some
the story. “We’ve designed and engineered unique
combination. “All of our prime movers feature state-of-
smarts in relation to vehicle design.” As for the considerable PBS-specific design
the-art fatigue management and all-around
frames to suit the cutting-edge axles and
visibility camera systems and each of
and engineering work that went into
suspension that enables these units to meet
our drivers completes a specialised and
the project, Robert Smedley, Managing
the stringent PBS criteria – both the trailer
comprehensive DECA training program to
Director of Melbourne-based Smedley’s
frames and dolly frames were clean sheet
familiarise them with the new A-double
Engineers, says lofty goals were achieved by
designs for us,” he says.
combinations and the technology before
incorporating some groundbreaking solutions. “This is the first time a Concessional Mass
“The internal payload height and the minimal
their first journey,” Glen says.
tare weights we were able to achieve were
With a batch of Vawdrey A-double
Limit (CML) of 17 tonnes has been approved
really, really good.”
combinations set to be progressively
for PBS operation of a tandem axle dolly
Paul is adamant that the Visy A-doubles are
introduced over the next six months or so,
with standard 385/65R22.5 (low profile)
game-changers in the industry. He says that
Visy Logistics is effectively raising the bar
super-single tyres,” Rob says. “This is an
the latest super single tyres are technically
by a considerable margin in the safe and
absolute game-changer for the industry
far superior to the units of yore that failed to
efficient transport of its commodities.
and along with the wide-track axles and
gain widespread acceptance largely because
suspension – which haven’t previously been
their maximum weight allowance was
used on trailers in Australia – enabled us to achieve the unprecedented level of stability
significantly less than duals. “These new super singles are a magnificent
that was required for the high payload
piece of engineering,” Paul says. “The
height loads.”
fuel savings and the weight savings they
Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au
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MOVING FLOOR
WALKING FLOOR® unloaders offer safety and flexibility in the field DESIGNED TO HANDLE A VARIETY OF BULK PRODUCTS, KEITH’S WALKING FLOOR® SYSTEMS OFFER MANY BENEFITS OVER CONVENTIONAL TIPPER TRAILERS. KEITH® has adapted its proven WALKING
equipment, which is not recommended for
WALKING FLOOR® technology is a horizontal
FLOOR technology to the aggregate and
tipping trailers due to the increased risk of
loading and unloading system. While in
asphalt industries, resulting in a safer, more
overturning the trailer.
motion, the floor slats remain horizontal,
efficient and versatile trailer. The horizontal unloading action of a
Another benefit of unloading trailers with a WALKING FLOOR® system is that there is no
reciprocating sequentially and then in unison to convey the load. KEITH® has more
moving floor system eliminates many of the
risk of hitting overhead power cables or trees
than 40 years of experience engineering
hazards of using tipping trailers to unload
during unloading. Trailers can also unload in
trailer unloading solutions for our customers.
products in the field. Several factors can
All systems are backed by a standard two-
cause tippers to become unstable when
tunnels, under bridges and inside buildings. A trailer outfitted with a WALKING FLOOR®
raised for tipping. A road surface that is not
unloader provides operators with flexible
For more information on KEITH® WALKING
level, material that shifts or does not evenly
unloading options. Unloading can be stopped
FLOOR® products and its international
unload and wind gusts – all can contribute
or slowed as needed, allowing for the delivery
locations, visit www.keithwalkingfloor.com or
to overturned trailers. Trailers with WALKING FLOOR® systems
of partial loads or loads at multiple locations.
talk to Zyggy Reinoga on 0404 041 883.
safety unload on uneven ground; provide
materials, from abrasive products such as
a controlled material discharge; and can
aggregate to lighter materials like wood
unload in windy conditions. In addition,
chips. This provides operators with nearly
these trailers can unload adjacent to other
unlimited backhauling opportunities.
®
Trailers fitted with WALKING FLOOR® unloaders provide operators with flexible unloading options.
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The systems also handle a variety of bulk
year warranty on hydraulic components.
Contact KEITH® Walking Floor® Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com
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TYRES AND WHEELS
The wheel deal TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPONENT COMPANY JOST HAS FORGED A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODRIDE TYRES AUSTRALIA TO SUPPLY A RANGE OF ALLOY WHEEL AND TYRE PACKAGES TO AUSTRALIAN TRAILER MANUFACTURERS INCLUDING PUMPA MANUFACTURING AND BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. Goodride Tyres Australia is a 100 per cent
ever-expanding Australian market,” Joe says. “We believe the factory’s extensive range
“Our truck range covers key market sizes
Australian-owned and operated firm that is equally owned by both company Directors and
and commitment to product quality and
pattern range; our mission is to supply
has been operating for more than 13 years. The company’s core tyre brand is Goodride,
value are exactly what the Australian market
products that perform in the toughest
is looking for.
Australian climate.”
which is a brand manufactured by what’s
“A natural progression was to expand
When asked how the company was
reported to be the largest tyre factory in
our offering to other items such as truck
introduced to JOST alloy wheels and what
China and one of the top 10 largest global
alloy wheels, allowing Goodride to
features of the product stood out, Joe says,
tyre manufacturers. Joe Limina, Chief Executive Officer of
provide a complete package for our trailer
“We were looking for a wheel supplier to
manufacturing partners and tyre dealers.
complement Goodride’s vision of quality,
Goodride Tyres Australia, says the company
Joe mentions that while truck tyres are one
was founded in response to what was
of its specialities, Goodride Tyres offers
value, and exceptional service. “The JOST brand is synonymous with
perceived as a need for another strong
products for all vehicles great and small.
providing a comprehensive range
contender in the growing local market.
“From the smallest passenger car to the
of advanced technology transport
“Having seen Goodride’s success in other
largest item of earthmoving equipment,
components in Australia as well as other
global markets, our company Directors saw
we have the full range of tyres to suit most
an opportunity to introduce this brand to the
needs and applications,” he says.
parts of the world.” As for which trailer manufacturers Goodride
Bulk Transport Equipment tipper combination.
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and is complemented by an extensive tread
PUMPA Manufacturing trailer.
supplies its wheel and tyre packages to, Joe
says, “Over many years we have found
style and application of every customer.
says PUMPA Manufacturing at Swan Hill and
Goodride Tyres to offer products of high
Whether it’s for on- or off-road use, using
Bulk Transport Equipment (Melbourne and
quality and good value, and with very high
either machined finish or polished alloy
Toowoomba) are two prominent customers. “PUMPA Manufacturing is renowned
levels of service.”
rims, our packages enhance the look and performance of the equipment to which
throughout Australia for its consultative
It’s a similar story with Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE), a company Joe describes
approach to manufacturing products
as also having a solid reputation for
Warranty is another important factor,
ideally suited to its customers’ daily
producing top quality equipment,
and Joe says both Goodride tyres and
needs,” Joe says. “The company’s engineering prowess
thanks to extensive engineering and
JOST wheels are covered by a five-year
manufacturing capabilities and the
nationwide warranty against any defects in
enables it to construct reliable and durable
utilisation of advanced technologies that
the manufacturing process.
trailing equipment that produces profitable
As for his expectations for business
outcomes for the end user.”
are incorporated into its processes. “BTE’s relentless focus on innovative
Asked why the company chooses Goodride,
design and quality workmanship ensures
Covid-19 has impacted in many ways, the
Jason King from PUMPA Manufacturing
its customers receive products of
transport industry has continued to perform
outstanding quality that precisely suit their
well as retailers have needed to change how
requirements,” Joe says.
they bring products to market. He expects
In response, Alan Griffiths from BTE says,
this positive trend will continue.
they are fitted.”
performance in the future, Joe says while
“Goodride’s products and service have served us well over many years. The brand
Contact
Fast Fact
has been well accepted in the market and
Goodride Tyres Australia partners with
our customers keep coming back requesting
JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487
JOST Australia to supply high quality
Goodride tyres and JOST alloy wheels to be
alloy wheel and tyre packages to the
fitted to their builds.”
Australian transport industry and
In terms of tailoring the packages to
trailer builders.
individual customer requirements, Joe says, “Our packages are tailored to suit the look,
Goodride Tyres Unit 1, 44 Fenton St Huntingdale VIC 3166 Ph: 1300 918 221 Web: www.goodridetyresaustralia.com.au
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Connectivity is key BULK LIQUID AND CHEMICAL TRANSPORT CARRIER, UNANDERRA TANKER HIRE, HAS INVESTED IN WABCO TELEMATICS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF ITS OPERATIONS. Unanderra Tanker Hire (UTH) has been
Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and
servicing the liquid transport needs of specialised freight companies along
Northern Territory. “Our primary operation is in Port Kembla,
Australia’s eastern seaboard for more than
as well as a secondary depot in Minto, New
diagnostic software.
40 years. Managing Director, Jeremiah
South Wales, with a sub-depot in country
WABCO Product Support Manager, Blair
Wiedl, says the business is committed
Victoria, and a presence in south-east
Rundle, says TX-TRAILERFIT provides a basis
to providing environmentally sound and
Queensland,” Jeremiah says. “UTH staff
to estimate and evaluate the technical health
efficient transportation of various liquid
are trained in the handling of DG and are
products, specialising in chemicals and
licensed by the Environmental Protection
of each trailer. “It processes the diagnostics code history
corrosive 8 Dangerous Goods (DG).
as logged by the Operating Data Recorder
The company utilises a diverse fleet of
Authority.” UTH has arranged for the fitment of WABCO
modern vehicles including small rigid
telematics on its heavy vehicles to keep track
as diagnostic trouble codes, warning lamps,
tankers, semi-trailers and B-double
of its assets.
tilt alerts, insufficient tyre pressure, RSS
configurations. There are currently 47 trucks
“Tracking our fleet is of upmost importance,”
events, supply pressure warnings, wheel-
and rigids (a mix of Kenworth, Western Star,
Jeremiah says. “We need to know where
speed, demand pressure and axle load
Mercedes-Benz, DAF and Volvo) and 66
UTH trucks and trailers are at all times. This
trailers – aluminium, stainless steel, fibreglass
helps us manage the fatigue of our drivers,
sensor data,” he says. “The solution includes up-to-date digital
and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). UTH provides metro, short-haul and line-
provide accurate ETAs for our clients and is
trailer ID cards, describing various technical trailer details, such as trailer brand, model,
haul cartage within New South Wales
also critical in our trip planning.” The main product that UTH uses is TX-
as well as linehaul cartage that covers
TRAILERFIT tracking portal and the WABCO
“Daily monitoring and follow-up of the
(ODR) and specifically features events such
EBS type and axle configuration.
Fast Fact Unanderra Tanker Hire has its own National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) regulated workshop with full-time mechanics and 24/7 emergency breakdown service to minimise equipment downtime while meeting all regulatory and industry standards. The fleet’s use of WABCO telematics ensures efficient and timely Workshops use WABCO telematics for diagnostic purposes.
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operations.
evolution of technical health based on
the chance of vehicle breakdowns, eliminates
Jeremiah says. “ Tracking driver behaviour is
diagnostics trouble codes, EBS warning
unnecessary maintenance and optimises
good to coach and change driver behaviour
lamps and other contextual information
maintenance scheduling, parts replacement
to reduce incidents.”
such as location, result in the attribution of
sessions, ensuring faster response times in
To maintain its WABCO telematics systems
a health score per trailer, which is constantly
the workshop.
and to stay up to date with the latest
updated according to any new event that
“ The ability to live track assets and view
technologies, UTH has partnered with Air
may have occurred.”
events and alerts is the main reason why
Brake Systems.
TX-TRAILERFIT, according to Blair, reduces
UTH has invested in WABCO telematics,”
“The aftersales for the WABCO product is great,” Jeremiah says. UTH recently purchased two new trailers and has retrofitted four units with plans to fit the WABCO system to the entire fleet. Jeremiah has seen immediate benefits with the use of WABCO telematics. “Tracking is live,” he says. “We can prove locations, times, events and weights, air pressures and so on. It’s great to be able to have this data now and look back at history to learn.” Contact
A view of the digital portal.
WABCO Australia Unit 3, 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave VIC 3170 Ph: 03 8541 7000 Web: www.wabco-auto.com
TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS
Making the switch ELECTRONICS COMPANY, REDARC, IS RELEASING ITS LATEST BATTERY MASTER ISOLATION SWITCH THAT FULFILS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS STANDARD. Since its launch in 2016, the Australian Made BMIS (Battery Master Isolation Switch) has been trusted by commercial vehicle manufacturers like Kenworth to safely isolate vehicle batteries when
Battery Master Isolation Switch.
required and ensure a reliable performance while the vehicle is operating. During the development of the BMIS, it underwent extensive independent testing and validation including rugged field trials to ensure the unit could be fitted as OE equipment. This, according to REDARC, is a prime example of collaboration and cooperation with an OEM to ensure a
Owners and operators of Road Tank vehicles rely upon the manufacturers of the safety components like REDARC to assure compliance and reliable safety.
world best product outcome.
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
vehicles rely upon the manufacturers of the
Now with the recent release of the new
and Rail (ADG Code) which sets out the
safety components like REDARC to assure
Australian Dangerous Goods Standard
requirements for transporting dangerous
compliance and reliable safety.
AS2809:2020, REDARC is proud to release
goods by road or rail. The Heavy
REDARC Managing Director, Anthony
the next generation BMIS (V2) fulfilling the
Vehicle Industry Association affirms that
Kittel, explained that isolation switches are
requirement for a Master Isolation Switch
compliance to the Australian standard
assessed as part of the full vehicle safety
under that standard.
is required to make road tank vehicles
system under these standards, and this is
The new Australian standard is referred
conformant to the legislated standards.
why REDARC have ensured that the BMIS
to within the Australian Code for the
Owners and operators of Road Tank
meets the criteria and enables the vehicles to operate safely in those conditions. “We have been working for over 30 years (since 1989) with the truck original equipment manufacturers, supplying products they can rely upon,” he said. “We continue to work closely with our customers to provide products that meet their needs as well as industry standards. “The upgraded compliance of the BMIS is another example of how our design engineers strive to set the industry benchmark for innovation in electronic vehicle technology.” Contact
REDARC’s head office in Lonsdale, South Australia
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Most Air spring suspension rely on the shock absorbers to limit extension travel and maintain firm tyre to road surface contact. Image Courtesy of SAF-Holland (Aust) - Modul suspension
Shock value SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENTS THAT CAN AFFECT TYRE WEAR, STABILITY, VIBRATION, DRIVER COMFORT AND THE LIFE OF OTHER STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PACCAR PARTS AUSTRALIA PROVIDES OPERATORS WITH THE GEAR AND THE SERVICE THEY NEED TO MAXIMISE TRAILER AND HEAVY VEHICLE UPTIME. One of the main cause of tyre wear on air
designed with a hydraulic limiting lock-
suspended trailers, according to PACCAR
out feature which prevents over extension
Parts Australia, is due to worn shock
of the shock under extreme conditions,
absorbers. A good understanding of how
which in turn limits extension of the air
shocks function, and maintaining heavy vehicle equipment with quality parts, can
spring. 4. Maintaining road to tyre surface
help keep heavy vehicles on the job.
contact. Maintaining firm tyre-to-road
Shock absorbers are expected to perform a
contact is critical for safe steering,
range of vital functions including: 1. Transforming movement to heat.
handling and load control. PACCAR Parts Australia emphasises that
Velocity sensitive dampers transform the
preventative maintenance is the key to
kinetic energy produced by suspension
maximising truck and trailer uptime.
movement into thermal energy, which is
“Routine inspection as part of a scheduled
dissipated via hydraulic fluid. 2. Reducing cost per kilometre. Properly
maintenance program can help to identify signs of problems in these critical
functioning shock absorbers can help
components early on,” says Rekha Mohan,
reduce operating expenses by extending
Senior Product Manager at PACCAR Parts
tyre life, reducing wear and tear to other
Australia. Below are some of the simple
components and protecting the trailer
visual inspection techniques that can
investment. 3. Preventing damage to the air spring suspension. Most shock absorbers are
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help get the maximum life out of shock absorbers and related suspension parts. 1. Understanding the difference between
Light Misting
When replacing worn air bags, remember to replace worn shock absorbers. As for choosing the right shock, the application in which the trucktrailer combination operates or will operate is the deciding factor.
will reduce the impact of laden axles on roads and related infrastructure according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. In addition, when replacing shocks on road-friendly suspensions, it is important to replace only with a shock absorber part number that is listed on the Vehicle
misting and leakage is important. Misting
4. Look out for any accumulated debris on
Standards Bulletin 11 (VSB 11) certificate
is normal for the function of a shock
the air springs/hub seals/shock absorbers.
against the particular model of suspension
absorber whereas fluid leakage from
They need to be cleaned if present as
in question, to ensure ongoing compliance
the upper seal, which could drip over
heavy dust/debris can act as an abrasive
to HML accreditation. Relevant VSB 11
the shock body, is a clear indication for
that can potentially cause wear and tear.
certificate numbers are required to be
replacement. 2. Mounting bolts have to be tight, loose
“When replacing worn air bags, remember
displayed on the vehicle under the scheme
to replace worn shock absorbers,” Mohan
so that they can be easily referenced. All
bolts can cause damage to mounting
says. “As for choosing the right shock,
VSB 11 certificates can be found on the
holes, which can in turn loosen the
the application in which the truck-trailer
Department of Infrastructure website for
combination operates or will operate is the
easy cross reference with the certificate
deciding factor.”
label on the vehicle.
intact and not broken. Incorrect ride
All vehicles accredited with Higher Mass
“We always recommend a like-for-like
height or shock absorber can damage
limits (HML) under NHVAS must be fitted
replacement where possible,” Mohan
the mounts.
with Road friendly suspension (RFS), which
says. “And if you are in the market for an
fitment of a new shock absorber. 3. Upper and lower mounts have to be
aftermarket shock absorber, please choose established brands with proven product quality, service, warranty and technical support.” “We carry a huge range of both OEM and aftermarket trailer shock absorbers such as BPW Transpec, Hendrickson, Koni, Monroe, Powerdown and our own brand TRP to name a few,” Mohan says. “Our dedicated parts specialists at our dealerships can help with your technical and sales queries.” PACCAR Parts Australia helps fleet operators to maximise uptime on the road and allows for peace-of-mind with a firm commitment to delivering on parts availability that is reinforced by technical expertise and nationwide dealer support. With more than 250,000 available truck and trailer parts and accessories, an efficient inventory management system complemented by innovative warehousing technologies and a large dealer network, PACCAR Parts Australia has the trucking industry covered. PACCAR Parts Australia would like to thank Hendrickson, Monroe and SAF-Holland for their technical inputs to this article. Contact
Heavy Misting
Leakage
Shock absorber misting and leaking examples. Image Courtesy of Hendrickson Asia Pacific
PACCAR Parts Australia 20 Canterbury Road Bayswater VIC 3153 Ph: 1800 772 787 Web: www.paccarparts.com.au
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SPECIAL REPORT
Federal Budget 2020-21 in review RECORD ROAD SAFETY AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND REVISED TAX RELIEF SCHEMES FOR BUSINESSES, AMONG OTHER IMPORTANT ALLOCATIONS, UNDERPIN AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLANS. The Australian Government is investing $2
over 18 months under a new Road Safety
with jurisdictions required to provide road
billion in the 2020-21 Budget towards road
Program to deliver an estimated 3,000
safety data as a key condition of funding.
safety initiatives.
kilometres of lifesaving road improvements
“We are ensuring this road-safety package
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
and support thousands of jobs right across
can roll-out quickly, saving lives and reducing
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional
the country.
injuries,” he said.
Development, Michael McCormack, said
“The program will deliver works such as
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and
working towards zero fatalities and serious
new shoulder sealing, rumble strips to alert
Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said road
injuries on Australian roads was a core
drivers they are moving out of their lane,
crashes cost the national economy about
priority for the Government, which is why
median treatments to prevent head-on
$30 billion a year and caused immeasurable
the Budget was funding this significant
collisions and barriers to prevent run-off-
suffering for affected families.
investment.
road crashes and protect against roadside
“It is absolutely heartbreaking that every
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility
hazards.
year around 1,200 people die on our roads
and the Government is playing our part
“The program will be delivered in three,
and tens of thousands more are seriously
by investing in road safety projects to get
six-month tranches and on a ‘use it or lose
injured,” said Buchholz.
people where they need to be sooner and
it’ basis.
”One death on our roads is one too many,
safer,” said McCormack.
“Funds that States and Territories do not
and we are working closely with our state
“We are committing an additional $2 billion
spend will be re-allocated to those that can,
and territory colleagues to ensure the next
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The Budget will support the transport industry and encourage strong economic recovery.
National Road Safety Strategy improves outcomes for all Australians. “To ensure our investments are driven by quality data and road safety improvements are accurately monitored and evaluated, we are also investing $5.5 million over four years to establish an Australian-first National Road
To ensure our investments are driven by quality data and road safety improvements are accurately monitored and evaluated, we are also investing $5.5 million over four years to establish an Australian-first National Road Safety Data Hub.
Safety Data Hub. “The Data Hub will create the first nationally
$3.5 billion rolling water infrastructure fund.
available road safety data collection to assess
These investments, according to the Federal
the effectiveness of road safety efforts by all
Government, will deliver an economic plan
Australian governments.
for a stronger, more resilient Australia that
“This will support our commitment to deliver
boosts the economy, provides water security
the new National Road Safety Strategy and
for regional and rural Australia and meets
put Australia on a path to achieve zero
the national freight challenge.
fatalities and serious injuries by 2050,” he
Funding is being delivered to critical
said.
transport infrastructure projects in every
These additional investments build on the
state and territory, including: • an additional $490.6 million for the Coffs
$500 million the Federal Government is already spending on Targeted Road Safety Works, boosting jobs and the economy while
Harbour Bypass in New South Wales; • $528 million for upgrades to the
Western Australia; • $136 million to progress the Main South Road Duplication in South Australia; • $65 million for the Tasman Bridge Upgrade in Tasmania; • $46.6 million for National Network Highway Upgrades in the Northern Territory; and • $87.5 million for the Molonglo River Bridge in the Australian Capital Territory. McCormack and Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, said in a joint statement that
delivering life-saving upgrades in every single
Shepparton and Warrnambool rail lines
the $110 billion 10-year infrastructure
state and territory.
in Victoria;
investment program will support
In addition to its road safety commitments, the Morrison-McCormack Government has released more details on its record $110 billion transport infrastructure program and
• •$750 million for Stage 1 of the Coomera Connector in Queensland; • an additional $80.0 million for the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network in
Australia’s recovery, with projects currently under construction expected to support over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs over the life of the projects. www.trailermag.com.au
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“This Budget provides the framework to
delivering enhancements across the original
boost that businesses across the country
deliver even greater benefits from these
program to connect regional Australia to
desperately need,” he said.
nation-defining investments.
cities and markets and establish a corridor-
While businesses would normally have to
“We are building on our long-term
of-commerce for generations to come.”
return to profit before they can use their
commitment of $10 billion on the Bruce
Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has also outlined
losses, the Treasurer confirms these are not
Highway in Queensland and we are also
tax relief for business to kickstart activity in
normal times.
looking to the future with $20 million
the private sector.
“Losses incurred to June 2022 can be offset
towards the Bruce Highway Upgrade
Following the expansion of instant asset
against prior profits made in or after the
Strategy to develop future investment
write-off scheme, the Government will now
2018-19 financial year,” said Frydenberg.
priorities on this key Queensland corridor. We are continuing to ensure that our regional
allow 99 per cent of businesses to write off
“In order to keep their workers, these
the full value of the assets they purchase.
highways are efficient through a commitment
“Businesses with a turnover of up to $5
businesses need help now. “The Government is also providing $105
of $560 million for the Singleton Bypass on
billion will be able to immediately deduct
million in tax relief to expand access to a
the New England Highway in New South
the full cost of eligible depreciable assets
range of small business tax concessions
Wales, $100 million for access upgrades to
acquired from 7.30pm (AEDT) on 6 October
by lifting the aggregated annual turnover
the Strzelecki Track in South Australia, $16
2020 and first used or installed by 30 June
threshold for these concessions.
million each for upgrades to the Goldfields
2022,” said Frydenberg.
“Businesses with an aggregated annual
Highway and the Broome-Cape Leveque Road
“It will unlock investment, expand the
turnover between $10 million and $50 million
in Western Australia and $120 million for
productive capacity of the nation and create
will, for the first time, be able to access up to
upgrades to the Carpentaria Highway in the
tens of thousands of jobs.
Northern Territory. “Our infrastructure pipeline isn’t just
“Small businesses will buy, sell, deliver,
ten small business tax concessions. “The expanded concessions will apply in
install, and service these purchases.
three phases, with the first phase starting
driving road investment, our commitment
“To complement this full expensing, the
from 1 July 2020. The changes will reduce
to substantial rail investment is full steam
Government will also temporarily allow
red tape and support around 20,000
ahead, unlocking the economic potential of
companies with a turnover of up to $5
businesses to attract workers and retain
our regions.
billion to offset tax losses against previous
“We are investing in the transformational
profits on which tax has been paid.
jobs,” he said. The Government, according to the
Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project,
“This will provide a targeted cash flow
Treasurer, will also enhance previously
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said the 2020 Federal Budget will help transport businesses across the nation to invest, hire, innovate and grow.
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These changes will commence from 1 July 2021 and help more than 11,400 companies that invest in research and development to create the jobs of today and tomorrow. Tax relief for hardworking Australians and businesses is part of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs, rebuild the economy and secure Australia’s future.
additional $1.2 billion to create 100,000 new apprenticeships and traineeships, with a 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who employ them,” said Frydenberg. To help more Australians get a job, in this Budget we are also funding 50,000 new higher education short courses and 12,000 new Commonwealth supported places for higher education in 2021.” The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has endorsed measures outlined in the Federal
announced reforms to invest an additional
arrears at the rate of $200 per week for those
Budget that will give freight and logistics
$2 billion through the Research and
aged between 16-29, and $100 per week for
businesses confidence to invest in their
Development Tax Incentive.
futures, hire young new workers and carry
“These changes will commence from 1 July
those aged between 30-35,” said Frydenberg. “Eligible employees are required to work a
2021 and help more than 11,400 companies
minimum of 20 hours per week.
back tax losses to help recover from Covid-19. “Australian businesses – including the
that invest in research and development to
“To be eligible, employers will need to
hundreds of transport companies that
create the jobs of today and tomorrow,” he
demonstrate an increase in overall employee
have kept our economy moving during
said. “Tax relief for hard-working Australians
headcount and payroll for each additional
a pandemic – are the backbone of our
and businesses is part of the Government’s
new position created.
nation,” said VTA CEO, Peter Anderson. “In
Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs, rebuild
“Treasury estimates that this will support
this Budget, the Government has rightly
the economy and secure Australia’s future.” The Budget also includes a $4 billion
around 450,000 jobs for young people.”
recognised that after a year of misery
The JobMaker Plan includes a $1 billion
businesses need meaningful incentives that
JobMaker Hiring Credit which will be
JobTrainer Fund to create up to 340,000 free
will inspire confidence to invest in themselves
payable for up to 12 months for each new
or low cost training places for school leavers
and future workers.”
job, effective 7 October, to employers who
and job seekers.
Anderson backs the Governments’s bid to
hire eligible employees aged 16-35. “The Hiring Credit will be paid quarterly in
“We are building on our existing support
incentivise investment.
for apprenticeships by committing an
“Extending the instant asset write-off program will stimulate spending on new trucks, trailers, technology and other equipment to renew our aging transport fleet which will have enormous benefits for safety and productivity,” he said. “And for those transport businesses that have been unable to work because of forced closures, the ability to carry-back losses and receive a tax credit could be just what they need to recover as our economy starts to re-open.” The JobMaker and JobTrainer announcements are also vital in keeping supply chains moving according to Anderson. “Our industry needs a steady supply of motor vehicle mechanics and other professional trades to service fleets of prime movers and other transport vehicles, so that supply chains are safe, efficient and productive,” he said. Like the VTA Driver Delivery program is designed to incentivise the training and hiring of young, new heavy vehicle drivers, JobTrainer will support employment of young people in sectors the transport industry relies on.” www.trailermag.com.au
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Infrastructure Australia to advise on Covid-19 recovery GOVERNMENT AGENCY, INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA, HAS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE 2020–21 FEDERAL BUDGET TO PROVIDE REFORM AND INVESTMENT ADVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURELED COVID RECOVERY. Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew.
This funding will ensure Infrastructure Australia is resourced to expand the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan to respond to Covid-19, lead new research on the capacity of the infrastructure sector to deliver the investment pipeline and conduct an 18-month comprehensive reset of the Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework, the basis for inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List. “We are pleased to receive additional resources to advise Australia’s governments on the investments and reforms needed to accelerate recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew. “This year’s Budget has provided further investment in a sector already undertaking record levels of activity. This additional funding will support improved planning and decision-making to avoid constraints and overheating in the sector, reflective of the impacts of Covid-19.
and industry data to provide an annual
Australia has been focused on improving the
“This expanded role for Infrastructure
snapshot of market capacity to support
efficiency of our business case assessments,”
Australia as the nation’s independent
targeted investment and reform,” she said.
said Madew.
infrastructure advisor speaks to the
Madew said population growth in cities and
“In an extension of that work, we are pleased
importance of infrastructure in the Covid-19
other major shifts prior to the pandmic have
to have the opportunity to conduct a major
recovery and the Australian Government’s
impacted how infrastructure is used.
reset of the Assessment Framework, which is
ongoing support for independent oversight,”
“Covid-19 has shown we need to think
our methodology for assessing proposals for
she said.
differently about how we plan for times
inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List.
In an extension of work first requested by the
of uncertainty,” she said. “Beyond capital
“Communities rightly expect decisions on
Prime Minister and other First Ministers at
projects, we need to focus on reform
public infrastructure projects to be robust,
COAG in March, Infrastructure Australia has
to shape Australia’s long-term recovery
been tasked with delivering annual analytical
response.”
transparent and accountable. “We want to ensure that our assessment
assessments of infrastructure market capacity.
The next Australian Infrastructure Plan,
process continues to champion this, while also
“As Australia looks to catalyse economic
according to Madew, presents the best
supporting quality proposal development and
growth, understanding the impacts of
possible reform response to Covid-19 through
enabling publicly-funded projects to come to
Covid-19 on infrastructure needs to be a
collaboration with government, industry and
market quickly. Harmonising and streamlining
priority,” said Madew.
community to get the long-term settings
Infrastructure Australia’s Framework with
“Infrastructure Australia’s research will bring
right.
State and Commonwealth guidelines will be a
together Commonwealth, State and Territory
“Over the last 12 months Infrastructure
key focus of this project.”
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An international career BORN IN ITALY, MARCO QUARANTA HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE WORKING CAREER OF 33 YEARS WITH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER IVECO IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE GLOBE. MARCO IS PLEASED THAT HE AND HIS FAMILY NOW CALL AUSTRALIA HOME. Marco Quaranta started his career in the Service Department of IVECO Italy in 1987 before moving to a Dealer Network Development role and then a short spell in Information and Communications Technology. He moved to Australia for the first time in 1995, taking up a role in Network Development. “Three years later I moved to Asia in the role of IVECO Hong Kong General Manager; I lived and worked in Asia for the following 10 years, in HK first then Thailand and then South Korea,” Marco says. “In 2006 I had the opportunity to return to Australia in the National Sales Manager role, and in 2011 I also became an Aussie citizen with my family. Since then I have covered several roles for IVECO Australia, such as Branch Manager, Marketing, Network Development, and Product Manager.” As for changes he has witnessed within
Marco Quaranta.
the industry, Marco says while working in Asia he witnessed the rapid evolution of transport systems and regulations in several
While Marco says there are many people in
technology,” Marco says. “At one point we
countries, particularly China which he says
the industry he admires, two really stand
were engaged in a very detailed discussion
is probably one of the fastest changing
out.
on axle weight distribution, with all other
countries in the world.
“The late Peter Langworthy had a real 360
participants looking at us in awe.
“In Australia I have seen the introduction of
degree understanding and knowledge of
“The second goes back around 10 years
three emissions levels, with all the related
the truck industry with all related aspects
ago, when I was invited to attend the
impacts on customer perceptions and
including regulations, product, body builders
delivery of our 100th Eurocargo to the New
priorities; in particular the debate about
and suppliers,” he says. “The second is
Zealand Fire Service in Levine. I was asked
Selective Catalytic Reduction versus Exhaust
Lloyd Reeman, (retired Sales Executive
to deliver an impromptu speech, and I must
Gas Recirculation in the lead up to Euro 4,”
of IVECO) who was my mentor when I
have done a good job, because at the end
he says.
returned to Australia. Lloyd has a passion
the Chief of the station presented me with
Speaking about Performance-Based
and energy I have rarely seen in others in all
his yellow fireman’s hard hat.”
Standards (PBS), Marco believes this is a
my working experience.”
big opportunity for the Australian trucking
On memorable industry-related events,
industry.
Marco says he was pleased to meet the
Industry Icon
“As members of the industry, we need to
Hon. Scott Buchholz from Canberra when
Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.
ensure the opportunities presented by PBS
he visited IVECO’s Dandenong facility last
Industry Icon is a series dedicated to
can be realised, and that the regulations
year.
honouring the unsung heroes of the
are made easier for the operators to
“I was really impressed by his knowledge
commercial road transport industry.
understand,” he says.
of many aspects and details of truck
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How the West was won FROM FULFILLING A MECHANICAL APPRENTICESHIP WITH PERTH ISUZU DEALER MAJOR MOTORS IN THE 1970S TO BUILDING A MAJOR NATIONAL PLANT HIRE BUSINESS INCORPORATING A BRACE OF ISUZU TRUCKS, DOUG BROOKS HAS WITNESSED THE COMPLETE RISE TO DOMINATION OF THE JAPANESE TRUCK BRAND OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS.
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Since 2008 Brooks Hire Service has purchased an estimated 120 Isuzu vehicles.
When the founder and CEO of Brooks
Brooks Hire now has over 3,000 units of
various sizes and guises,” he says. “We’ve
Hire Service started his mechanical
plant equipment available for hire through
been buying quite a few of the larger F
apprenticeship with Major Motors in 1972,
its nationwide network of branches.
Series 350hp models with Allison automatic
Isuzu trucks were little more than a fleck on
Prior to delivery, every machine is
transmissions including six-wheel FXYs and
the far horizon in Australia. In those now
thoroughly checked by experienced staff
FXZs and eight-wheel FYs for water truck
distant days British Bedford trucks and light
to ensure everything is operating correctly.
applications.”
commercials ruled the roost at Majors, but
For mining applications, equipment is
Doug adds that the addition of a Diesel
it didn’t take long for the keen-eyed young
fitted with hazard lights, rotating beacons,
Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) rather than the
Brooks to recognise the superior quality of
fire extinguishers and reverse alarms in
Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) used on
the Isuzu products when they started rolling
accordance with mine spec regulations.
the smaller F Series variants is a major
into the workshop during his third year.
Interestingly, it took quite a while before
advantage.
“There was a lot more attention to
Isuzu trucks made their first appearance
“Water trucks operate at relatively slow
detail on the Isuzus compared with the
in the Brooks Hire fleet, with Doug saying
speeds in off-road conditions which means
Bedfords,” Doug says. If there was a hose
the first units were bought in 2008. At
the burn-off of the DPD needs to be done
that ran along the chassis of the Bedford
this point the range of hire equipment
manually. As these vehicles often have
he recalls, it would be P-clamped every 1.5
was considerably broadened to include a
multiple drivers, sometimes they neglect
metres whereas with the Isuzu it would be
range of tippers, table-tops, water trucks
to manually activate the burn which can
P-clamped every 300mm. “It actually took
and 4WD service trucks. Doug describes
lead to issues with the DPD getting choked
longer to work on the Isuzus because you’d
the Isuzu products as solid, reliable and
up with soot,” he says. “We’ve found the
have to undo all the extra P-clamps, but in
relatively trouble-free. “They’re a good
350hp engine with the DOC to be the best
saying that the hoses wouldn’t chafe like
truck — we don’t have a lot of problems
choice for our water trucks because there’s
they did on the Bedfords, so in the end the
with them. I think over the last few years
no requirement for the manually
Isuzus were far more reliable.”
we have bought around 120 Isuzus in
actioned burn.”
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WHILE COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED THE US ECONOMY – WHERE THE CONSEQUENCES ARE FAR REACHING AND HERALD AN UNPRECEDENTED SERIES OF CHALLENGES FOR NORTH AMERICA – TRAILER MANUFACTURERS, COMPONENT SUPPLIERS AND THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY AT LARGE ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO ENSURE GROWTH IN 2021. Data analysis firm, ACT Research, is optimistic
orders helped drive June results, meaning
Haven, Michigan. Brian Moynihan of JOST
about the state of North America’s trailer
improvement is generally not spread
International confirmed that overall demand
manufacturing industry.
evenly across all OEMs, and we expect that
for trailers remains very soft. “Right now,
June net US trailer orders of 13,441 units
choppiness to continue as we move through
most fleets are taking a ‘wait and see’
were, according to ACT Research’s latest
the summer.
position as they determine demand for
trailer report, a significant improvement (333
“OEMs continue to seek order/build
new equipment. “Right now, trailer orders
per cent) from May’s very low comparison,
equilibrium, and while some fleets are
are off by 50 per cent. Many trailer OEMs
arriving dramatically above June 2019’s
willing to make investment commitments,
closed operations at the beginning of the
level, up 112 per cent. Before accounting for
most continue to remain on the sidelines,
pandemic. Several were closed for multiple
cancellations, new orders of 16,000 units
despite some negotiations occurring to help
weeks. We still are seeing some major OEMs
were up 117 per cent versus May and 41 per
generate order volume.”
closing for periods of time. This is mainly
cent better year-over-year. “It is important to remember that those comparisons are to exceedingly low orders during the first part of this quarter, when widespread Covid lockdowns were in place,” said ACT Research Director–CV Transportation Analysis and Research, Frank Maly.
OEMs continue to seek order/build equilibrium, and while some fleets are willing to make investment commitments, most continue to remain on the sidelines, despite some negotiations occurring to help generate order volume.
“That said, the improved sequential
North American OEM, JOST International,
to building and protecting their backlogs.
comparisons do indicate some fleets, after
established a training and troubleshooting
In recent weeks the quote activity has been
assessing current market conditions, are
platform earlier this year to support its
strong. Many of the large truck load carriers
beginning to cautiously commit to capital
customers amid Covid-19. The company
that were standing on the side lines are now
expenditures. “Discussions indicated that large fleet
specialises in landing gear and fifth wheel
starting to send out RFQs for new trailers for
product lines from its head office in Grand
late 2020 and into 2021.”
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