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MAY 2012 ISSN 1838-2339 9 771838 233007 05 NOW YOUR HOME OF See inside for fantastic deals TITAN MANUFACTURING AN EARTHMOVING BUSINESS Level 1/55 Enterprise St. Cleveland 4163 QLD Ph: 07 3286 3794 Fax: 07 3286 4582 Web: www.titanmanufacturing.com.au 100% AUSTRALIAN MADE & OWNED NO CHEAP IMPORTS!
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MAY 2012
ISSN 1838-2339
9
771838 233007
05
NOW YOUR HOME OF
See inside for fantastic deals
TITAN MANUFACTURINGAN EARTHMOVING BUSINESS
Level 1/55 Enterprise St. Cleveland 4163 QLDPh: 07 3286 3794 Fax: 07 3286 4582
Web: www.titanmanufacturing.com.au
100%AUSTRALIANMADE & OWNEDNO CHEAPIMPORTS!
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PUBLISHER John Murphy [email protected]
ADVERTISINGLea [email protected]: 0433 184 166
PUBLICATION CO-ORDINATOR Hayley Blain
EDITORJohn Murphy
SUB EDITORDanielle Gullaci
ART DIRECTORJoel Parke
GRAPHIC DESIGN Alice EwenKaren SloaneBlake StoreyMichelle WestonSarah Doyle
HEAD OFFICE Prime Creative Pty Ltd 11-15 Buckhurst St South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Ph: 03 9690 8766 Fax: 03 9682 0044
COPYRIGHT Trailer and Body Marketplace is owned by Prime Creative and published by John Murphy. All material in Trailer Body Marketplace is copyright and no part may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including information and retrieval systems) without written permission by the publisher.While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information Prime Creative will not accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences arising from reliance on information published. The opinions expressed in Trailer Body Marketplace are not necessarily the opinions of, or endorsed by the publisher unless otherwise stated.
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PUBLISHER John Murphy [email protected]
ADVERTISINGLea [email protected]: 0433 184 166
PUBLICATION CO-ORDINATOR Hayley Blain
EDITORJohn Murphy
SUB EDITORDanielle Gullaci
ART DIRECTORJoel Parke
GRAPHIC DESIGN Alice EwenKaren SloaneBlake StoreyMichelle WestonSarah Doyle
HEAD OFFICE Prime Creative Pty Ltd 11-15 Buckhurst St South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Ph: 03 9690 8766 Fax: 03 9682 0044
COPYRIGHT Trailer and Body Marketplace is owned by Prime Creative and published by John Murphy. All material in Trailer Body Marketplace is copyright and no part may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including information and retrieval systems) without written permission by the publisher.While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information Prime Creative will not accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences arising from reliance on information published. The opinions expressed in Trailer Body Marketplace are not necessarily the opinions of, or endorsed by the publisher unless otherwise stated.
MARKETPLACE, YOUR SPECIALIST GUIDE TO ADVERTISING IN THE AFTERMARKET
WHERE SELLERS MEET BUYERS
A TITAN MANUFACTURING PROMOTION
Titan by name, Titan by natureTITAN MANUFACTURING MAY HAVE STARTED OUT AS A TWO PERSON OPERATION, BUT THE COMPANY HAS GROWN IMMENSELY OVER THE PAST DECADE AND NOW PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY LOW LOADERS THAT ARE IN USE ALL OVER AUSTRALIA.
While Titan Manufacturing was started
only 13 years ago, its experience in
the industry dates back almost four
decades. In fact, the company’s owners,
Doug and Margaret Phillips, started
an earthmoving business with a single
truck in 1972, before launching Titan
Manufacturing 25 years later.
As the earthmoving business became
more and more successful, Doug
and Margaret identified a need for a
construction equipment manufacturing
company to fill a gap in the marketplace.
Titan Manufacturing was launched to
provide purpose built heavy machinery,
repair services and spare parts. This
range has grown to include a wide
range of single, tandem, tri and quad
axle low loaders; dog trailers; drop deck
trailers; and spread deck low loaders
– all custom built to suit its customer’s
requirements. And Titan Manufacturing
lays claim to the fastest delivery times
in the industry, with a build time of
approximately eight weeks from the
date of order on all low loaders, and
three weeks on tag trailers.
In addition, after a recent research
and development trip to Asia,
Doug witnessed a range of modern
technology used to enhance Korean
production lines and has now adopted
the same state-of-the-art computer-
aided drafting and design programs.
Queensland company, Budden
Contractors, purchased a quad axle
spread deck low loader and dolly from
Titan Manufacturing earlier this year, its
first trailer from the manufacturer. Based
in Chinchilla, the company now operates
three low loaders and a range of tippers.
Director of Budden Contractors, Noel
Budden explains, “We are in the
harvesting and haulage business and
also do a great deal of float work for
the various natural resource sites around
Chinchilla which are really booming at
the moment, carting all sorts of odd
shapes and sizes. The trailer is used to
cart a wide variety of machinery, from
graders, compactors and rollers, to
excavators and dump trucks – you name
it, we’ve carried it on the Titan trailer.”
The 11m Titan low loader with dolly was
received and put to work around five
months ago and is capable of carrying
up to 48 tonne. “While we hadn’t
dealt with Titan before, we found
their prices to be very competitive and
their product to be great quality. Titan
gave us the flexibility to order to suit
our requirements so that the finished
product was exactly what we were after.
There were changes to the floor, extra
tie down points added and we were
able to specify the axle configuration
we were after,” says Noel.
ContactTitan ManufacturingLevel 1/55 Enterprise St Cleveland 4163 QLDPh: 07 3286 3794Fax: 07 3286 4582Web: www.titanmanufacturing.com.au
Budden Contractors’ quad axle spread deck low loader and dolly
A TITAN MANUFACTURING PROMOTION
Titan by name, Titan by natureTITAN MANUFACTURING MAY HAVE STARTED OUT AS A TWO PERSON OPERATION, BUT THE COMPANY HAS GROWN IMMENSELY OVER THE PAST DECADE AND NOW PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY LOW LOADERS THAT ARE IN USE ALL OVER AUSTRALIA.
While Titan Manufacturing was started
only 13 years ago, its experience in
the industry dates back almost four
decades. In fact, the company’s owners,
Doug and Margaret Phillips, started
an earthmoving business with a single
truck in 1972, before launching Titan
Manufacturing 25 years later.
As the earthmoving business became
more and more successful, Doug
and Margaret identified a need for a
construction equipment manufacturing
company to fill a gap in the marketplace.
Titan Manufacturing was launched to
provide purpose built heavy machinery,
repair services and spare parts. This
range has grown to include a wide
range of single, tandem, tri and quad
axle low loaders; dog trailers; drop deck
trailers; and spread deck low loaders
– all custom built to suit its customer’s
requirements. And Titan Manufacturing
lays claim to the fastest delivery times
in the industry, with a build time of
approximately eight weeks from the
date of order on all low loaders, and
three weeks on tag trailers.
In addition, after a recent research
and development trip to Asia,
Doug witnessed a range of modern
technology used to enhance Korean
production lines and has now adopted
the same state-of-the-art computer-
aided drafting and design programs.
Queensland company, Budden
Contractors, purchased a quad axle
spread deck low loader and dolly from
Titan Manufacturing earlier this year, its
first trailer from the manufacturer. Based
in Chinchilla, the company now operates
three low loaders and a range of tippers.
Director of Budden Contractors, Noel
Budden explains, “We are in the
harvesting and haulage business and
also do a great deal of float work for
the various natural resource sites around
Chinchilla which are really booming at
the moment, carting all sorts of odd
shapes and sizes. The trailer is used to
cart a wide variety of machinery, from
graders, compactors and rollers, to
excavators and dump trucks – you name
it, we’ve carried it on the Titan trailer.”
The 11m Titan low loader with dolly was
received and put to work around five
months ago and is capable of carrying
up to 48 tonne. “While we hadn’t
dealt with Titan before, we found
their prices to be very competitive and
their product to be great quality. Titan
gave us the flexibility to order to suit
our requirements so that the finished
product was exactly what we were after.
There were changes to the floor, extra
tie down points added and we were
able to specify the axle configuration
we were after,” says Noel.
ContactTitan ManufacturingLevel 1/55 Enterprise St Cleveland 4163 QLDPh: 07 3286 3794Fax: 07 3286 4582Web: www.titanmanufacturing.com.au
Budden Contractors’ quad axle spread deck low loader and dolly
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06 / 2007 weStern Star 4800FX Prime moVer
Great spec - b-double / road train - cummins signature 520hp - eaton fuller 18 spd trans - 1800ltr fuel cap - alloy rims - fixed turntable - airbag suspension - 865,000 km’s (located in Brisbane)
PRICE: $143,000.00 INC GST
01 / 2009 Scania r500 6X4 V8 Prime moVer3,3 Axle distance - opticruise transmission / Scania retarder - pto - 820,000 km’s - one owner - full service history!
PRICE: $134,200.00 INC GST
05 / 2007 FreiGhtliner arGoSY Prime moVer
Cat 550hp engine, 110” sleeper cab, Eaton 18 speed trans, b-double rated, 1200ltr fuel cap, Viesa A/C, tidy truck.
PRICE: $121,000.00 INC GST
06 / 2006 Scania P310 6X2 14 Pallet Pantech
Tieman tail lift - rear and side access - alloy rims & bullbar - manual trans - sleeper cab - 1 owner - quality stock - 621,000 km’s - reduced
PRICE: $112,200.00 INC GST - LOCATED IN SYDNEY
12 / 2004 Scania r500 6X4 V8 Prime moVer
manual trans - scania retarder - alloy rims - sleeper cab - new tyres - make tipper - vic rwc - new clutch & engine bottom end
PRICE: $93,500.00 INC GST
10 / 2005 Scania P124 6X4 420hP Prime moVer 3.3 Axle distance - manual transmission - Scania retarder - make great tipper - only 576,000km’s - one owner - full service history - sleeper cab - alloy rims / bullbar
PRICE: $104,500.00 INC GST
01 / 2006 iVeco StraliS 550 6X4 Prime moVerCursor 550hp engine - auto transmission - 90t gcm - only 426,000 genuine km’s - airbag susp - ballrace turntable - twin sleeper cab - alloy rims - very clean unit at great
PRICE: $88,000.00 INC GST
10 / 2005 mercedeS BenZ actroS 2644 6X4 Prime moVerGreat tipper spec - 435hp engine - telligent semi auto transmission - alloy rims - only 652,000 km’s - pto fitted - airbag suspension - bullbar
PRICE: $89,100.00 INC GST
06/1981 Freighter Fuel & Oil Service trailer45Ft long, tri axle, roadtrain rated with ringfeder bracket (no ringfeder), Spring suspension, Spider hubs, 7,000ltr Diesel tank, 5,000ltr torque oil tank, 5,000ltr Donax tc tank, 5,000ltr rimula x 15W40 tank, 5,000ltr Waste oil tank, 240volt power supply, Diaphram pumps, Service gantry with safety rails, Water suppression, 7 x hose reels.
$14,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC $28,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC $14,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC
$44,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC
$39,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC $24,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC $14,990 INC. GST
$33,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC$14,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC$38,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC
1998 DynaWelD tilt Deck Plant trailerhydraulic tilt deck, Bogie axle, Bud wheels, various tie down points , Spring suspension, Width 2.44m, Deck length 6.02m, Deck height 900mm, Drawbar 2.10m, Overall length- 8.14m, ideal roller or excavator trailer.
09/2009 OBiecO inDuStrieS POle Jinkerextendable, Single axle, Spring suspension, 10 stud, leD lights, air brakes, Spare tyre.
02/2005 MaxitranS 40Ft retractaBle Skel trailertri axle, airbag suspension, Spider hubs, 3 way container pins, leD lights.
06/2004 krueger 40Ft Skel trailerlow profile, tri axle, airbag suspension, Spider hubs, leD lights, 4 way container pins.
12/1992 krueger 20Ft St-2-30 retractaBle Skel trailerBogie axle,Spider hubs, Spring suspension, 20Ft container pins.
07/2007 Barker 44Ft curtainSiDer trailer10 stud, tri axle, airbag suspension, chequer plate floor, Pick up axle, rear barn doors, gPS tracking, hanging gates, Machinery tie rails in floor, B trailer rated, leD lights, eBS (anti roll), BPW axles, tool box, Water barrel.
1984 Freighter Flat tOP trailertri axle, 44Ft 4 inches long, Spring suspension, Spider hubs, chequer plate floor, toolbox.
01/1996 MaxicuBe 45Ft Pantech trailertri axle, airbag suspension, 10 stud chrome rims, Scales, leD lights, chequer plate floor, rear barn doors, raise/lower valve, Sky lights, 95 cubic metre capacity, immaculate condition!
1975 FruehauF Flat tOP trailertri axle, 44Ft 2 inches long, Spring suspension, Spider hubs, chequer plate floor, toolbox
$23,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC
1977 cuStOM 7 car carrierBogie axle, Spider hubs, Spring suspension, hydraulic power pack, rear aluminium pull out ramps, hydraulic wiring top deck, Safety rail, 90% tyres, 95% Brake drums and shoes, excellent condition!
$48,990 INC. GST & VIC RWC
Ph. (03) 5435 3530 Fax. (03) 5435 39731161 Calder Alternate HighwayLockwood, VIC, Australia [email protected] – 10721
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32 Pallet curtainSiDer B DOuBle Set With lOaD reStraint curtainS01/1999 Barker DrOP Deck curtainSiDer a trailer-12 Pallet, tri axle, airbag suspension, Jost turntable.lOaDMaSter DrOP Deck curtainSiDer B trailer-20 Pallet, tri axle, airbag suspension, alloy floor, rear barn doors.
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HAMELEX WHITE MEDIUM DUTY WALKING FLOOR
Aluminium Tri Axle Walking Floor Body Length 13716mm, Overall height 4300mm, Width 2500mmColour Silver Chassis, Body Colour WhiteFloor type CARGO 6mm Plank
Meritor CS9 airbag suspension Fullchamp Alloy Wheels Tyres DunlopTarp Rollover PVC tarp c/w pelmets Extras Aluminium toolbox, Water tank.
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HAMELEX WHITE MEDIUM DUTY WALKING FLOOR
Aluminium Tri Axle Walking Floor Body Length 13716mm, Overall height 4300mm, Width 2500mmColour Silver Chassis, Body Colour WhiteFloor type CARGO 6mm Plank
Meritor CS9 airbag suspension Fullchamp Alloy Wheels Tyres DunlopTarp Rollover PVC tarp c/w pelmets Extras Aluminium toolbox, Water tank.
$118,000+GST
Hamelex White – SydneyPeter Corcoran - (Sydney / New Castle / Central NSW)M. 0417 161 052Michael Booker - (Southern / Northern NSW)M. 0425 837 799
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Hamelex White – Dandenong175 South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175 Ph. (03) 8786 2100
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HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE ALUMINIUM CHASSIS TIPPER
Body 9800 x 2330 x 15208mm Floor, 5mm sidesMeritor CS9 SuspensionFullchamp Alloy WheelsTriangle TyresExtras Grain Door, Toolbox Water TankBlack ChassisCamilleri Mesh Tarp Included
$83,600+GST
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$90,500+GST
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$65,000+GST
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Body 9000 x 2270 x 1500Grade 450 5mm thick Floor and 4mm Sides2 Way gateMeritor CS9 SuspensionFullchamp 10/285 Alloy WheelsToolbox, Water tankCamilleri Mesh Tarp Included
$75,000+GST
HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE CHASSIS TIPPER
Tri axle A’ Trailer, Road Train lead with sliding suspension, V.Orlandi CouplingBody 8650 x 2490 x 1750Tri Axle TOA B’ TrailerB Double and RT TagBody 10400 x 2490 x 1750
Both with Meritor CS9 SuspensionTipper Tarp Headboard style PVC tarp (Red)Body Painted White Chassis Painted Red
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HAMELEX WHITE STEEL 25MTR B DOUBLE
Tri Axle A’ Trailer, Road train Lead with sliding suspension, V.Orlandi couplingBody 8500 x 2480 x 1900&Hamelex White Tri Axle Aluminium TOAB Double and R/T TagBody 10400 x 2480 x 1900Both with Meritor CS9 Suspension with 10/285 Steelite Hub and Cast DrumTipper Tarp Headboard style PVC rollover tarp
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HAMELEX WHITE MEDIUM DUTY WALKING FLOOR
Aluminium Tri Axle Walking Floor Body Length 13716mm, Overall height 4300mm, Width 2500mmColour Silver Chassis, Body Colour WhiteFloor type CARGO 6mm Plank
Meritor CS9 airbag suspension Fullchamp Alloy Wheels Tyres DunlopTarp Rollover PVC tarp c/w pelmets Extras Aluminium toolbox, Water tank.
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HAMELEX WHITE MEDIUM DUTY WALKING FLOOR
Aluminium Tri Axle Walking Floor Body Length 13716mm, Overall height 4300mm, Width 2500mmColour Silver Chassis, Body Colour WhiteFloor type CARGO 6mm Plank
Meritor CS9 airbag suspension Fullchamp Alloy Wheels Tyres DunlopTarp Rollover PVC tarp c/w pelmets Extras Aluminium toolbox, Water tank.
$118,000+GST
Hamelex White – SydneyPeter Corcoran - (Sydney / New Castle / Central NSW)M. 0417 161 052Michael Booker - (Southern / Northern NSW)M. 0425 837 799
Hamelex White – PerthPO Box 1057 Morley, 6054Ph: 1300 711 513 Mike Dawson (North) M. 0407 319 809Lee Maddison (South) M. 0400 881 361www.hamelexwhite.com.au
Hamelex White – Dandenong175 South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175 Ph. (03) 8786 2100
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HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE ALUMINIUM CHASSIS TIPPER
Body 9800 x 2330 x 15208mm Floor, 5mm sidesMeritor CS9 SuspensionFullchamp Alloy WheelsTriangle TyresExtras Grain Door, Toolbox Water TankBlack ChassisCamilleri Mesh Tarp Included
$83,600+GST
Body 9200 x 2490 x 1250Body Material 5mm Grade 450Grade 700 ChassisVE50 9 Leaf Mechanical Suspension with BPW Drum Brake axles and 10/285 Hubs.Road Train Crossmember including RingfederNil Tarp
POA
HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE SIDE TIPPER
Aluminium Body 11000 x 2480 x 1900Road train crossmember with air and electric to rear, Nil Tow couplingWater Tank ToolboxFullchamp Alloy WheelsTipper Tarp Tipper Tarp Headboard Style PVC Roll Tarp
$90,500+GST
HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE TOA
MAY SPECIALS! CHECK OUT HAMELEXWHITE.COM.AU FOR AN EXCELLENT DEAL
Body 5900 x 2330 x 1450Hyva Hoist2mtr of 8mm floor at rear with 6mm to front 5mm SidesMeritor CS9 SuspensionFullchamp Alloy WheelsTriangle tyresExtras Grain Door, 3x3 LadderCamilleri Mesh Tarp Included
$65,000+GST
HAMELEX WHITE 3 AXLE DOG TRAILER
Body 9000 x 2270 x 1500Grade 450 5mm thick Floor and 4mm Sides2 Way gateMeritor CS9 SuspensionFullchamp 10/285 Alloy WheelsToolbox, Water tankCamilleri Mesh Tarp Included
$75,000+GST
HAMELEX WHITE TRI AXLE CHASSIS TIPPER
Tri axle A’ Trailer, Road Train lead with sliding suspension, V.Orlandi CouplingBody 8650 x 2490 x 1750Tri Axle TOA B’ TrailerB Double and RT TagBody 10400 x 2490 x 1750
Both with Meritor CS9 SuspensionTipper Tarp Headboard style PVC tarp (Red)Body Painted White Chassis Painted Red
POA
HAMELEX WHITE STEEL 25MTR B DOUBLE
Tri Axle A’ Trailer, Road train Lead with sliding suspension, V.Orlandi couplingBody 8500 x 2480 x 1900&Hamelex White Tri Axle Aluminium TOAB Double and R/T TagBody 10400 x 2480 x 1900Both with Meritor CS9 Suspension with 10/285 Steelite Hub and Cast DrumTipper Tarp Headboard style PVC rollover tarp
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ATA welcomes additional funding for truck rest areas
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the
Government’s budget announcement that it will spend an extra $140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012/13 to 2018/19.Chairman of ATA, David Simon, said the announcement would help reduce the shortfall in the number of truck rest areas on the road system. “The fatigue laws require truck drivers to take regular breaks, but there simply aren’t enough rest areas. The Government has built or upgraded more than 70 rest areas under its existing funding program, which expires in June, but there is still a long way to go,” Mr Simon said.“The program will also fund productivity measures like bridge upgrades to enable us to use vehicles like B-doubles and B-triples on more routes. These trucks carry more freight than conventional semitrailers, so you can do the same job with fewer trucks, leading to safer, more productive and more environmentally friendly outcomes.
“I have congratulated and thanked Minister Albanese for this outstanding decision, which delivers on one of the ATA’s long standing strategic priorities.”Mr Simon welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will press on with its road program, despite cutting $33.6 billion from the budget. “The Government will offer an extra $3.56 billion toward duplicating the Pacific Highway in NSW. It will extend the Black Spot Program for another five years, which will prevent thousands of accidents, and will extend the Roads to Recovery program for local councils as well,” he said.“Every Australian will win from the Government’s commitment to building better roads, because the benefits of lower transport costs and better safety percolate through the whole economy.”Mr Simon warned that trucking businesses would continue to face tough times in 2012-13, with the Budget forecasting that household consumption and dwelling investment will remain subdued. “Trucking businesses are under
continued pressure from their customers to cut costs. In addition, many are facing deteriorating payment terms, with customers not paying their bills for 60 days or more,” he said. “The Government’s decision to allow companies to carry back up to $1 million worth of losses and get a refund of the tax they paid in earlier years will benefit incorporated trucking businesses facing temporary losses.“But all trucking operators will be hit by the decision by transport ministers to increase the fuel tax on the industry by 10.4 per cent, or 2.4 cents per litre, and dramatically increase some registration charges. The budget papers show this decision will cost trucking operators an additional $698 million over four years for the fuel tax increase alone.“Australia’s transport ministers will meet on Friday 18 May. At the meeting, they should reconsider or defer this tax increase given the budget forecasts and the tight or negative margins across the industry,” he said. ■
FMP Group (Bendix) announces $8.8 million investment
Australian brake parts manufacturer FMP Group
(Bendix) has made a strong commitment to Australian manufacturing and to the Victorian State export program with the commissioning of a new $3.5 million moulding press as part of an $8.8 million upgrade to its Ballarat manufacturing facilities.The new advanced moulding press investment, supported by a $2 million grant from the State Government’s Industry Transition Fund (ITF), was officially opened earlier this month at a ceremony in the Ballarat plant by the Minister for Manufacturing, Export and Trade, The Hon. Richard Dalla-Riva.Employing more than 280 personnel and producing in excess of 13.1 million brake parts each year,
FMP Group (Bendix) is already a leading exporter of automotive components and a major contributor to regional Victoria.Speaking at the opening ceremony, FMP Group (Australia) General Manager Graeme Dixon stated, “The new press from world leading manufacturer IAG Industrie Automatisierungsgesllschaft M.B.H of Austria delivers a new era in technology allowing our highly skilled engineering team to develop and bring to market the most advanced products to secure our future as Australia’s and the region’s leading brake component manufacturer. “This high-tech press coupled with investments in other advanced equipment totalling $8.8 million is the largest made in this business in
the last decade and demonstrates our commitment to our shareholders, our employees and to Australian manufacturing,” he said.The new fully automatic press centre is capable of handling various friction material compounds, automatically weighing, apportioning and compressing material to metal backing plates in a technically advanced hot pressing and curing process with 16 pressing and ventilating cycles. Press and ventilating cycles as well as temperature divergences are controlled by microprocessors, which automatically calculate and control the required cycle time. The production capacity and efficiency of the new press will increase output dramatically and assist in advancing leading edge brake technology. ■
L to R: Honeywell President, Friction Materials, Dr Rainer Bostel; MLC Victorian Minister for Manufacturing, The Hon. Richard Dalla-Riva; FMP-IAG Press Operator, Brett Patterson; and General Manager, FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, Graeme Dixon.
The competition watchdog has started a formal investigation into
petrol pricing to determine whether fuel retailers have been involved in fuel price fixing.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed its concerns over fuel retailers exchanging private price information.The ACCC says it is concerned that this process could be playing
a part in reducing competition by alerting competitors of their pricing intentions in order to quickly signal price movements, monitor competitors’ responses, and then react to them.“The ACCC has put the industry on notice for some time about its concerns in this area,” said ACCC commissioner Joe Dimasi in a statement published on the ACCC website.
“The ACCC has now commenced a formal investigation into this matter, and a dedicated investigation team has been assigned.“While the ACCC does not usually comment on its current investigations, the ACCC considered it appropriate to inform the public that it is undertaking this investigation given the significant public interest regarding petrol pricing,” commented Mr Dimasi.” ■
Petrol pricing investigation
INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS
ATA welcomes additional funding for truck rest areas
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the
Government’s budget announcement that it will spend an extra $140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012/13 to 2018/19.Chairman of ATA, David Simon, said the announcement would help reduce the shortfall in the number of truck rest areas on the road system. “The fatigue laws require truck drivers to take regular breaks, but there simply aren’t enough rest areas. The Government has built or upgraded more than 70 rest areas under its existing funding program, which expires in June, but there is still a long way to go,” Mr Simon said.“The program will also fund productivity measures like bridge upgrades to enable us to use vehicles like B-doubles and B-triples on more routes. These trucks carry more freight than conventional semitrailers, so you can do the same job with fewer trucks, leading to safer, more productive and more environmentally friendly outcomes.
“I have congratulated and thanked Minister Albanese for this outstanding decision, which delivers on one of the ATA’s long standing strategic priorities.”Mr Simon welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will press on with its road program, despite cutting $33.6 billion from the budget. “The Government will offer an extra $3.56 billion toward duplicating the Pacific Highway in NSW. It will extend the Black Spot Program for another five years, which will prevent thousands of accidents, and will extend the Roads to Recovery program for local councils as well,” he said.“Every Australian will win from the Government’s commitment to building better roads, because the benefits of lower transport costs and better safety percolate through the whole economy.”Mr Simon warned that trucking businesses would continue to face tough times in 2012-13, with the Budget forecasting that household consumption and dwelling investment will remain subdued. “Trucking businesses are under
continued pressure from their customers to cut costs. In addition, many are facing deteriorating payment terms, with customers not paying their bills for 60 days or more,” he said. “The Government’s decision to allow companies to carry back up to $1 million worth of losses and get a refund of the tax they paid in earlier years will benefit incorporated trucking businesses facing temporary losses.“But all trucking operators will be hit by the decision by transport ministers to increase the fuel tax on the industry by 10.4 per cent, or 2.4 cents per litre, and dramatically increase some registration charges. The budget papers show this decision will cost trucking operators an additional $698 million over four years for the fuel tax increase alone.“Australia’s transport ministers will meet on Friday 18 May. At the meeting, they should reconsider or defer this tax increase given the budget forecasts and the tight or negative margins across the industry,” he said. ■
FMP Group (Bendix) announces $8.8 million investment
Australian brake parts manufacturer FMP Group
(Bendix) has made a strong commitment to Australian manufacturing and to the Victorian State export program with the commissioning of a new $3.5 million moulding press as part of an $8.8 million upgrade to its Ballarat manufacturing facilities.The new advanced moulding press investment, supported by a $2 million grant from the State Government’s Industry Transition Fund (ITF), was officially opened earlier this month at a ceremony in the Ballarat plant by the Minister for Manufacturing, Export and Trade, The Hon. Richard Dalla-Riva.Employing more than 280 personnel and producing in excess of 13.1 million brake parts each year,
FMP Group (Bendix) is already a leading exporter of automotive components and a major contributor to regional Victoria.Speaking at the opening ceremony, FMP Group (Australia) General Manager Graeme Dixon stated, “The new press from world leading manufacturer IAG Industrie Automatisierungsgesllschaft M.B.H of Austria delivers a new era in technology allowing our highly skilled engineering team to develop and bring to market the most advanced products to secure our future as Australia’s and the region’s leading brake component manufacturer. “This high-tech press coupled with investments in other advanced equipment totalling $8.8 million is the largest made in this business in
the last decade and demonstrates our commitment to our shareholders, our employees and to Australian manufacturing,” he said.The new fully automatic press centre is capable of handling various friction material compounds, automatically weighing, apportioning and compressing material to metal backing plates in a technically advanced hot pressing and curing process with 16 pressing and ventilating cycles. Press and ventilating cycles as well as temperature divergences are controlled by microprocessors, which automatically calculate and control the required cycle time. The production capacity and efficiency of the new press will increase output dramatically and assist in advancing leading edge brake technology. ■
L to R: Honeywell President, Friction Materials, Dr Rainer Bostel; MLC Victorian Minister for Manufacturing, The Hon. Richard Dalla-Riva; FMP-IAG Press Operator, Brett Patterson; and General Manager, FMP Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, Graeme Dixon.
The competition watchdog has started a formal investigation into
petrol pricing to determine whether fuel retailers have been involved in fuel price fixing.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed its concerns over fuel retailers exchanging private price information.The ACCC says it is concerned that this process could be playing
a part in reducing competition by alerting competitors of their pricing intentions in order to quickly signal price movements, monitor competitors’ responses, and then react to them.“The ACCC has put the industry on notice for some time about its concerns in this area,” said ACCC commissioner Joe Dimasi in a statement published on the ACCC website.
“The ACCC has now commenced a formal investigation into this matter, and a dedicated investigation team has been assigned.“While the ACCC does not usually comment on its current investigations, the ACCC considered it appropriate to inform the public that it is undertaking this investigation given the significant public interest regarding petrol pricing,” commented Mr Dimasi.” ■
Petrol pricing investigation
INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS
K&S Corporation appoints new MD and CEO
On 4 January 2012, K&S Corporation announced Legh
Winser’s plans to retire from his position as CEO and Managing Director in 2012, following over 40 years with the company. K&S has now announced that Greg Stevenson will succeed Mr Winser as CEO and Managing Director, effective 28 May 2012.“We are delighted that Mr Stevenson has accepted the position of Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer,” said K&S Chairman, Tony Johnson.“We believe that Mr Stevenson’s skills, experience, and track record demonstrate that he has the necessary attributes to drive K&S’ future growth in its target markets, including in the oil, gas and resources sector,” Mr Johnson added.Mr Stevenson has extensive experience in the transport and logistics sector. His previous roles
include working as Managing Director of Kalari Pty Ltd from 2007 to 2010.Following the announcement of his appointment at K&S, Mr Stevenson said, “I am very excited about the opportunity to lead K&S through its next phase of growth. “K&S has an excellent reputation in this industry sector, and I believe that K&S is well placed to expand its service offering and customer base in its target markets.” ■ ■
First year of Decade of Action for Road Safety
To mark the first year of the international Decade of Action
for Road Safety, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King, has officially opened a forum at Old Parliament House.The Decade of Action for Road Safety was instigated by a United Nations resolution co-sponsored by 100 countries, including the Australian Government.“Road safety is truly a global issue and I was honoured last year to host the Australian launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety,” said Ms King.“Approximately 1.3 million people
die on the world’s roads each year and up to 50 million people sustain non-fatal injuries, with a large proportion of this trauma occurring in developing nations.”The anniversary event was organised by the Australasian College of Road Safety together with the ARRB Group, with support from the NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust, the AAA and ANCAP.The purpose of the forum is to bring together key road safety agencies and individuals who are making a difference in road safety.The forum is an opportunity to discuss the progress made in the first year of the UN Decade of
Action and to share the outcomes of Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy.“Today’s forum provides us with an excellent opportunity to take stock of the outcomes from the first year of the Decade of Action and the first twelve months of our own ten-year National Road Safety Strategy and to discuss future directions,” said Ms King.“Over the course of the Decade of Action we have a unique opportunity to look not only at the Australian experience but also at the global situation, to share ideas, experiences and expertise, and strive for sustainable solutions.” ■
Hybrid truck a first for SICO
NSW-based specialist manufacturing company, SICO
South Pacific, has acquired a Hino 300 Series Hybrid to reduce its carbon footprint, save costs and benefit its clients.SICO, whose head office is in the US, recently purchased the 300 Series Hybrid 616 IFS model as its first company-owned truck in Australia.According to SICO Purchasing Manager Andy Lovis, the arrival of the new 300 Series Hybrid means SICO can now transport its own products to Wollongong and Port Macquarie rather than using external carriers, leading to a new level of operational efficiency.“The additional benefits of the Hino Hybrid meant we could transport our
products more quickly, which is good for our business,” he said. “The Hino truck offers a significant suite of safety features - like its dual SRS airbags and vehicle stability control - something very important to fleet operators these days.”Mr Lovis added that the purchase of a Hino Hybrid tied in with the company’s commitment to minimising its impact on the environment. “As a company, SICO is working hard to bridge the gap between supplying sustainable, earth-friendly product solutions and constructing products that represent good value for our customers - and the Hino Hybrid is a perfect fit for our operations,” he said.The Hino 300 Series Hybrid features
SRS airbags, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS brakes, electronic brake-force distribution and vehicle stability control - all as standard equipment (as per Hino’s entire 300 Series range). The Hybrid also has an auto stop-start system to save fuel by shutting down the engine when the vehicle is stationary (which the driver can choose to switch off).The Hybrid’s exhaust emissions exceed the requests for Euro 5 and meet EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) standard which, combined with the Hino Hybrid fuel consumption and subsequent emissions-reducing technology, makes it arguably the cleanest light duty truck on the Australian market, according to Hino. ■ ■
Hella Phillipines under Australian management
Lighting and electronic products manufacturer and marketer,
Hella Philippines, is now under the executive management of Hella Australia Chief Executive Officer Olavi Rantala.This change in senior management structure for the Philippines based Hella operation enables the company to gain more opportunities for domestic and international growth throughout the Asia Pacific, with the addition of product development and technical resources with Hella Australia. “While Hella Philippines has been successful for more than three decades, from a technological point of view this change will enable the levels of investment and development required to support future growth. This is where bringing the company into the Hella Australia management structure makes good business sense,” said Mr Rantala.
“We have excellent long term Original Equipment and Aftermarket customers in the Philippines region and we will be looking to expand
our customer reach in the region with the support of the technical and marketing expertise that exists within Hella Australia.” ■ ■
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K&S Corporation appoints new MD and CEO
On 4 January 2012, K&S Corporation announced Legh
Winser’s plans to retire from his position as CEO and Managing Director in 2012, following over 40 years with the company. K&S has now announced that Greg Stevenson will succeed Mr Winser as CEO and Managing Director, effective 28 May 2012.“We are delighted that Mr Stevenson has accepted the position of Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer,” said K&S Chairman, Tony Johnson.“We believe that Mr Stevenson’s skills, experience, and track record demonstrate that he has the necessary attributes to drive K&S’ future growth in its target markets, including in the oil, gas and resources sector,” Mr Johnson added.Mr Stevenson has extensive experience in the transport and logistics sector. His previous roles
include working as Managing Director of Kalari Pty Ltd from 2007 to 2010.Following the announcement of his appointment at K&S, Mr Stevenson said, “I am very excited about the opportunity to lead K&S through its next phase of growth. “K&S has an excellent reputation in this industry sector, and I believe that K&S is well placed to expand its service offering and customer base in its target markets.” ■ ■
First year of Decade of Action for Road Safety
To mark the first year of the international Decade of Action
for Road Safety, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King, has officially opened a forum at Old Parliament House.The Decade of Action for Road Safety was instigated by a United Nations resolution co-sponsored by 100 countries, including the Australian Government.“Road safety is truly a global issue and I was honoured last year to host the Australian launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety,” said Ms King.“Approximately 1.3 million people
die on the world’s roads each year and up to 50 million people sustain non-fatal injuries, with a large proportion of this trauma occurring in developing nations.”The anniversary event was organised by the Australasian College of Road Safety together with the ARRB Group, with support from the NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust, the AAA and ANCAP.The purpose of the forum is to bring together key road safety agencies and individuals who are making a difference in road safety.The forum is an opportunity to discuss the progress made in the first year of the UN Decade of
Action and to share the outcomes of Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy.“Today’s forum provides us with an excellent opportunity to take stock of the outcomes from the first year of the Decade of Action and the first twelve months of our own ten-year National Road Safety Strategy and to discuss future directions,” said Ms King.“Over the course of the Decade of Action we have a unique opportunity to look not only at the Australian experience but also at the global situation, to share ideas, experiences and expertise, and strive for sustainable solutions.” ■
Hybrid truck a first for SICO
NSW-based specialist manufacturing company, SICO
South Pacific, has acquired a Hino 300 Series Hybrid to reduce its carbon footprint, save costs and benefit its clients.SICO, whose head office is in the US, recently purchased the 300 Series Hybrid 616 IFS model as its first company-owned truck in Australia.According to SICO Purchasing Manager Andy Lovis, the arrival of the new 300 Series Hybrid means SICO can now transport its own products to Wollongong and Port Macquarie rather than using external carriers, leading to a new level of operational efficiency.“The additional benefits of the Hino Hybrid meant we could transport our
products more quickly, which is good for our business,” he said. “The Hino truck offers a significant suite of safety features - like its dual SRS airbags and vehicle stability control - something very important to fleet operators these days.”Mr Lovis added that the purchase of a Hino Hybrid tied in with the company’s commitment to minimising its impact on the environment. “As a company, SICO is working hard to bridge the gap between supplying sustainable, earth-friendly product solutions and constructing products that represent good value for our customers - and the Hino Hybrid is a perfect fit for our operations,” he said.The Hino 300 Series Hybrid features
SRS airbags, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS brakes, electronic brake-force distribution and vehicle stability control - all as standard equipment (as per Hino’s entire 300 Series range). The Hybrid also has an auto stop-start system to save fuel by shutting down the engine when the vehicle is stationary (which the driver can choose to switch off).The Hybrid’s exhaust emissions exceed the requests for Euro 5 and meet EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) standard which, combined with the Hino Hybrid fuel consumption and subsequent emissions-reducing technology, makes it arguably the cleanest light duty truck on the Australian market, according to Hino. ■ ■
Hella Phillipines under Australian management
Lighting and electronic products manufacturer and marketer,
Hella Philippines, is now under the executive management of Hella Australia Chief Executive Officer Olavi Rantala.This change in senior management structure for the Philippines based Hella operation enables the company to gain more opportunities for domestic and international growth throughout the Asia Pacific, with the addition of product development and technical resources with Hella Australia. “While Hella Philippines has been successful for more than three decades, from a technological point of view this change will enable the levels of investment and development required to support future growth. This is where bringing the company into the Hella Australia management structure makes good business sense,” said Mr Rantala.
“We have excellent long term Original Equipment and Aftermarket customers in the Philippines region and we will be looking to expand
our customer reach in the region with the support of the technical and marketing expertise that exists within Hella Australia.” ■ ■
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According to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and
Regional Economics’ Road Deaths Australia: Monthly Bulletin April 2012, the number of people killed in road crashes during the 12 months to April 2012 has fallen by more than three per cent, a reduction of over 40 deaths.Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King, said that although the latest figures show a downward trend in road deaths, there is no room for complacency.“According to these statistics, the
number of people killed on our roads over Easter this year is the lowest in 10 years,” Ms King said.Across jurisdictions, the latest annual comparisons show large falls in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.“There were still 102 road deaths in April, but compared to the average for April over the previous five years, the current figure is 18.7 per cent lower,” Ms King said. “New official figures show that deaths of young adults between the ages of 17 to 25 have been falling at an
average of 7.9 per cent per year.“Australia has a record of achievement in improving road safety and this latest report supports that.“We do not believe that any death or serious injury should be regarded as an inevitable or an acceptable price to pay for using our roads and we will continue our efforts to reduce the national road toll even further,” Ms King said.The National Road Safety Strategy forecasts a cut in road deaths and serious injuries by at least 30 per cent by 2020. ■ ■
Road toll continues to fall
President, CEO and Founder of Women in Trucking USA, Ellen Voie,
is heading to Australia to speak at the Transport Women Australia (TWA) Conference being held in Melbourne on 22 and 23 June.Ellen Voie is the founder of the Women In Trucking Association USA. She established the association in March 2007 to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry, remove obstacles that might keep them from succeeding, and to celebrate the successes of its members. In December 2008, she attended the Tri-C Truck Driver Academy in Cleveland to earn her Class A Commercial Drivers License. Ellen has written extensively about trucking and family issues, and her articles have appeared in print and internet magazines. Ellens’ most recent book, Crushing Cones, was written to provide potential drivers with information on what
they should expect when attending a driver training school. Another unmissable session at the Conference is a “couch session” featuring women from all modes of transport – rail, maritime, aviation and road – talking about skills shortages across the globe and issues affecting their sector of the industry.
According to event organisers, this “couch session” is an industry first.Mining is another area that will be highlighted including the importance and relevance of mining to transport.Other topics to be covered include:• Work safety and the aftermath of workplace accidents;• Health at work and the environmental impact;• A session on savings and investments; as well as• Insolvency and how you can avoid getting caught in the after burn.Anna Healey, who was diagnosed with MS at age 28, will deliver the final inspiring session. Anna will tell the story of how she turned her life around to reach achievements she never would have dreamed of.The conference will conclude with a dinner on the Saturday evening (23 June) featuring an auction and entertainment. ■
Ellen Voie to speak at Transport Women Australia Conference
WMC Group, the importer and distributor of JAC Trucks and
Higer Buses in Australia and New Zealand, has appointed the Wheelans Motor Group as master franchisee for New Zealand.The new arrangement is designed to increase sales reach and penetration for the Higer and JAC brands in New Zealand, providing strong existing infrastructure and customer service
via the Wheelans Motor Group and existing dealer network.Phil Wheelans will take direct control of the Higer and JAC master franchises in New Zealand, while the separate but wholly owned Phil Wheelans Truck and Van Sales will continue selling and servicing Fuso trucks and other brands under separate management.According to managing director of the
WMC Group, Jason Pecotic, the move is a logical step in the development of the brand, “New Zealand is a relatively small, but still important market to us and the appointment of Phil Wheelans and his team at Wheelans Motor Group as master franchisee will ensure we have the infrastructure and the personnel on the ground to service all of our current and potential customers properly.” ■
WMC Group announces boost to vehicle distribution operations in New Zealand
$28 million Central Australian roads boost
Locals, freight companies and tourists are set to benefit from a $28 funding
injection into Central Australian roads in the Budget 2012, Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy has announced.“The Henderson Government is growing the Territory through this significant investment into our Central Australian road network,” he said. “Not only will these works better the driving experience for our families, tourists and truckies, they will also provide job opportunities for locals and suppliers.“As part of the Territory Government’s Territory 2030 strategy, the Government
is continuing to grow the size and skills of the NT workforce, while maintaining high levels of investment in public infrastructure, to underpin long-term development and growth.”Mr McCarthy said a $5 million injection would go toward upgrading and sealing seven kilometres of Namatjira Drive on the popular tourist route, the Red Centre Way.“This will complete the sealing of the entire 157 kilometre length of Namatjira Drive, which will make the journey for tourist buses and travellers in caravans, a lot smoother,” he said. “The work is expected to start mid 2013 and be complete early 2014 with
an estimated 50 people employed on the site throughout the construction of the project.“A further $2 million will continue the ongoing upgrading and sealing of the Tanami Road under the Working Futures strategy to improve the lives of remote Territorians, through better access to communities in this instance.”McCarthy said the funds would facilitate the sealing and upgrading of four kilometres of road, with more to come as the route from Alice Springs to the Kimberley is progressively sealed. He said about $21 million would be spent on maintenance in the Central Australian region in the 2012 Budget. ■
Angus Draheim appointed NHVR Assistant Project DirectorThe Australian Transport Association
(ATA) recenlty announced the appointment of Angus Draheim as a member of the TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council.Mr Draheim is also the Assistant Project Director of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) project.The TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council’s (TIAC) primary role includes reviewing and making recommendations about operators that are wishing to enter or renew
their membership with the TruckSafe industry accreditation program. In addition, TIAC also makes recommendations to the TruckSafe Board to improve TruckSafe standards and audits.Angus joined the Queensland Department of Transport in 2001, and has been involved in vehicle, freight and safety engineering roles. Before joining the NHVR project office, he held the roles of Assistant Director of Vehicles and Road Use,
and Director of Freight and Vehicle Systems Strategy.TIAC is chaired by Professor Michael Coper, the Dean of Law at the Australian National University. “I’d like to welcome Angus to the council, and look forward to working with him,” Professor Coper said. “He’s very well qualified to carry on the important work of TIAC in promoting high safety standards and best practice in the trucking industry.” ■
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According to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and
Regional Economics’ Road Deaths Australia: Monthly Bulletin April 2012, the number of people killed in road crashes during the 12 months to April 2012 has fallen by more than three per cent, a reduction of over 40 deaths.Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, Catherine King, said that although the latest figures show a downward trend in road deaths, there is no room for complacency.“According to these statistics, the
number of people killed on our roads over Easter this year is the lowest in 10 years,” Ms King said.Across jurisdictions, the latest annual comparisons show large falls in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.“There were still 102 road deaths in April, but compared to the average for April over the previous five years, the current figure is 18.7 per cent lower,” Ms King said. “New official figures show that deaths of young adults between the ages of 17 to 25 have been falling at an
average of 7.9 per cent per year.“Australia has a record of achievement in improving road safety and this latest report supports that.“We do not believe that any death or serious injury should be regarded as an inevitable or an acceptable price to pay for using our roads and we will continue our efforts to reduce the national road toll even further,” Ms King said.The National Road Safety Strategy forecasts a cut in road deaths and serious injuries by at least 30 per cent by 2020. ■ ■
Road toll continues to fall
President, CEO and Founder of Women in Trucking USA, Ellen Voie,
is heading to Australia to speak at the Transport Women Australia (TWA) Conference being held in Melbourne on 22 and 23 June.Ellen Voie is the founder of the Women In Trucking Association USA. She established the association in March 2007 to promote the employment of women in the trucking industry, remove obstacles that might keep them from succeeding, and to celebrate the successes of its members. In December 2008, she attended the Tri-C Truck Driver Academy in Cleveland to earn her Class A Commercial Drivers License. Ellen has written extensively about trucking and family issues, and her articles have appeared in print and internet magazines. Ellens’ most recent book, Crushing Cones, was written to provide potential drivers with information on what
they should expect when attending a driver training school. Another unmissable session at the Conference is a “couch session” featuring women from all modes of transport – rail, maritime, aviation and road – talking about skills shortages across the globe and issues affecting their sector of the industry.
According to event organisers, this “couch session” is an industry first.Mining is another area that will be highlighted including the importance and relevance of mining to transport.Other topics to be covered include:• Work safety and the aftermath of workplace accidents;• Health at work and the environmental impact;• A session on savings and investments; as well as• Insolvency and how you can avoid getting caught in the after burn.Anna Healey, who was diagnosed with MS at age 28, will deliver the final inspiring session. Anna will tell the story of how she turned her life around to reach achievements she never would have dreamed of.The conference will conclude with a dinner on the Saturday evening (23 June) featuring an auction and entertainment. ■
Ellen Voie to speak at Transport Women Australia Conference
WMC Group, the importer and distributor of JAC Trucks and
Higer Buses in Australia and New Zealand, has appointed the Wheelans Motor Group as master franchisee for New Zealand.The new arrangement is designed to increase sales reach and penetration for the Higer and JAC brands in New Zealand, providing strong existing infrastructure and customer service
via the Wheelans Motor Group and existing dealer network.Phil Wheelans will take direct control of the Higer and JAC master franchises in New Zealand, while the separate but wholly owned Phil Wheelans Truck and Van Sales will continue selling and servicing Fuso trucks and other brands under separate management.According to managing director of the
WMC Group, Jason Pecotic, the move is a logical step in the development of the brand, “New Zealand is a relatively small, but still important market to us and the appointment of Phil Wheelans and his team at Wheelans Motor Group as master franchisee will ensure we have the infrastructure and the personnel on the ground to service all of our current and potential customers properly.” ■
WMC Group announces boost to vehicle distribution operations in New Zealand
$28 million Central Australian roads boost
Locals, freight companies and tourists are set to benefit from a $28 funding
injection into Central Australian roads in the Budget 2012, Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy has announced.“The Henderson Government is growing the Territory through this significant investment into our Central Australian road network,” he said. “Not only will these works better the driving experience for our families, tourists and truckies, they will also provide job opportunities for locals and suppliers.“As part of the Territory Government’s Territory 2030 strategy, the Government
is continuing to grow the size and skills of the NT workforce, while maintaining high levels of investment in public infrastructure, to underpin long-term development and growth.”Mr McCarthy said a $5 million injection would go toward upgrading and sealing seven kilometres of Namatjira Drive on the popular tourist route, the Red Centre Way.“This will complete the sealing of the entire 157 kilometre length of Namatjira Drive, which will make the journey for tourist buses and travellers in caravans, a lot smoother,” he said. “The work is expected to start mid 2013 and be complete early 2014 with
an estimated 50 people employed on the site throughout the construction of the project.“A further $2 million will continue the ongoing upgrading and sealing of the Tanami Road under the Working Futures strategy to improve the lives of remote Territorians, through better access to communities in this instance.”McCarthy said the funds would facilitate the sealing and upgrading of four kilometres of road, with more to come as the route from Alice Springs to the Kimberley is progressively sealed. He said about $21 million would be spent on maintenance in the Central Australian region in the 2012 Budget. ■
Angus Draheim appointed NHVR Assistant Project DirectorThe Australian Transport Association
(ATA) recenlty announced the appointment of Angus Draheim as a member of the TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council.Mr Draheim is also the Assistant Project Director of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) project.The TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council’s (TIAC) primary role includes reviewing and making recommendations about operators that are wishing to enter or renew
their membership with the TruckSafe industry accreditation program. In addition, TIAC also makes recommendations to the TruckSafe Board to improve TruckSafe standards and audits.Angus joined the Queensland Department of Transport in 2001, and has been involved in vehicle, freight and safety engineering roles. Before joining the NHVR project office, he held the roles of Assistant Director of Vehicles and Road Use,
and Director of Freight and Vehicle Systems Strategy.TIAC is chaired by Professor Michael Coper, the Dean of Law at the Australian National University. “I’d like to welcome Angus to the council, and look forward to working with him,” Professor Coper said. “He’s very well qualified to carry on the important work of TIAC in promoting high safety standards and best practice in the trucking industry.” ■
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feature Scania Euro 6
GoinG thenext stepSwedish truck manufacturer, Scania, has already made some euro 6 trucks available on the european market well ahead of its introduction in 2013. tim Giles speaks to the engineer responsible for the new models’ engine at the company’s HQ.
The series of exhaust emission regulation changes of the past 20 years have come thick and fast. the latest emission reduction
to affect europe will be introduced in 2013. euro 6 sees a reduction in nitrogen oxides allowed and a sizeable tightening on the amount of particulate matter in exhaust gases. Scania’s development team in Sodertalje, just outside Stockholm in Sweden, explained to Prime Mover
what has had to be done to the engine systems over the line to meet the latest regulations.euro 6 comes into effect as of 1 January 2013 for new models and extends to all truck models in europe on 1 January 2014. Scania has already released some of the new models onto the european truck market in anticipation of some
governments offering incentives to trucking operators who moved to the cleaner trucks earlier than they are mandated. Low emission incentives were effective in bringing forward the adoption of euro 5 technology in many countries in europe. however, no major european country has yet announced any measure, either reduced road tax or reduced road tolls.the european Union only recently finalised the euro 6 emission level figures first suggested in July 2009, giving truck manufacturers a tight deadline. Apart from the usual limits of allowable pollutants in exhaust gases, a new kind of limit was introduced. this restricts the number of individual particles permitted to be emitted. nitrogen oxides are reduced by 80% when compared to euro 5 levels, down to 0.4g per kilowatt hour. Particulate matter is halved to 0.01g per kilowatt
hour with carbon monoxide unchanged at 1.5 and hydrocarbons reduced by 75% to 0.13.“euro 6 has been, and is, a challenge to us,” says Bjorn Westman, Scania’s engineering Director, head of engine Development. “in practice, the mass limit for particulates has made the amount of particulate matter the engines can emit much smaller than the regulators imagined, i think. When we started looking at euro 6, particulate counting was not on the table. Different scenarios with nitrogen oxide levels and particulate matter mass were discussed along with their effects on fuel economy.“the politicians set the limits knowing it would drive a 2% fuel economy penalty when compared to continuing with euro 5. it was clear to us it would be possible to achieve half the particular mass emissions without
having to use diesel particulate filters (DPF). the authorities did not like that, they wanted to push diesel particulate filters on all diesel vehicles. So they added in the particulate number count. So the industry was forced to add particulate filters. DPF’s add maintenance costs, exhaust back pressures and a further loss in fuel efficiency.”the new european legislation also specified a new ‘World harmonised’ test cycle to be used when assessing trucks for the new regulations. the new test includes much more simulated city driving, and tests both cold and warm engines. this increases the level of difficulty for the truck manufacturers as DPFs have to work even harder in stop start operation. the new test cycle is the toughest of its kind in the world, surpassing the strict Japanese testing procedures. in the past
higher particulate matter levels were allowed in transient cycles with lower levels specified when the vehicle was stationary.the cleanliness of the new exhaust gas particulate filters can be demonstrated by the fact the paper filters are completely clean after 30 minutes operation when compared with the same filter from a euro 5 engine. Further proof of the much improved particulate matter output in the euro 6 engines is in the fact the new exhaust pipes are completely clean inside and over time will become rusty rather than dirty.“Politicians are not supposed to push technology but they have clearly done that in this case,” says Bjorn. “We now have to deal with a regulation which limits us to 800 billion particles per kilowatt hour. this is hard to count, and measurement technology has been
tough to develop to meet this new part of the rules.“however, we do believe that euro 6 is the last major step in the reduction of particulates in exhaust gases. We think the next step in exhaust emission regulation will concentrate on carbon dioxide. even without euro 6 we have seen a huge drop in the level of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emitted by truck engines out on the roads.”So far, Scania has released two engines from its range as euro 6, the 440 and 480 hp 13 litre. the company says its new engines will achieve the same fuel economy possible with its euro 5 product. this has been achieved by changing the eGR settings in a way that increases nitrogen oxide emissions but also increases fuel economy, running more efficiently. the increased nitrogen oxides are cleaned up by
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landing legs
Trailer Magazine october 11
landing legs
True to its word
As the son of highly regarded horse trainer
John Hawkes of Hawkes Racing, Wayne
Hawkes was surrounded by trucks from quite
a young age and is now a well-known horse
trainer himself.
“Since I was about 10 years of age, I travelled
around the country with Goldners Horse
Transport from Adelaide – and that’s how the
trucks started for me,” says Wayne. “I always
said I was going to own the biggest and best
float company around – but that went by the
wayside and I became a horse trainer instead,
before establishing Tailored Freight, so it all
just marries together really well.”
The opportunity to start Tailored Freight
arose when Wayne’s long time friend, Todd
Moraitis, was working for his uncle Nick at
the Melbourne fruit market. At the time
a new supermarket depot was being built
on the Albury and Wodonga border and
Todd’s uncle needed to have some freight
transported.
“Todd knew everything there is to know
about fruit and vegetables so that’s basically
how it started,” says Wayne, who began
Tailored Freight with Todd in mid 2006. “The
business almost started overnight.”
Tailored Freight began with four employees
and now employs 11. Based near the
Footscray market in Melbourne, Tailored
Freight began its life with two B-doubles,
towed by a second hand 2005 Mack Vision
prime mover and a brand new Freightliner
Argosy – both of which still have their place
in the fleet today.
Before long, the demand placed on the two
vehicles had increased and there was a need
to implement a third vehicle within the first
six months of the company’s operations. This
year another two vehicles were added to the
Tailored FreighT was born Five and a halF years ago when Two besT maTes made The decision To sTarT Their own TransporT business To service The needs oF melbourne’s Fresh produce markeTs. and according To iTs Founders, The business has been based on qualiTy raTher Than quanTiTy From The very beginning.
It is much easier for drivers to just push a button rather than have to hand wind landing legs. We split our B-double sets all the time so the Razor legs certainly do get a work out.
fleet, bringing the total number of prime movers to five
and the total number of trailers up to 11.
Tailored Freight now operates nine insulated tautliners
and two refrigerated pantech trailers which all operate
as B-doubles, servicing the Melbourne, Wodonga and
Shepparton districts as well as all the distribution centres
in between. Fruit and vegetable cartage accounts for
approximately 90 per cent of operations, while general
cartage takes up the remaining 10 per cent.
And while there has been several opportunities for
the company to travel interstate, Wayne says that
the company’s fleet is geared to service the needs of
Victoria. “We don’t want to be the biggest but we are
trying to be the best,” he says. “It is easy to get too big
and lose sight of the big picture. We are quite happy to
stay around this sort of number of trucks.”
Every trailer in the fleet has been manufactured by
Freighter, with all but one trailer purchased brand new.
The most recent trailer purchased is a second hand
Freighter trailer that has been completely refurbished.
All vehicles in the fleet operate seven days a week and
the business is open every day of the year except for
Christmas Day and Good Friday. “Horse training is no
different to the fruit and vegetable market, it also runs
seven days a week so the two work hand in hand,”
Wayne says.
ALLRig is proud to announce the launch of the latest Kenworth product specifically designed with driving in mind.Using the latest in advanced technology, a new range of polarised sunglasses bearing the famous Kenworth logo is now available exclusively from your local ALLRig Dealer.The new Kenworth Sunglass range is the culmination of an 18 month design and development process, and has all the necessary prerequisites for driver comfort and safety.The lightweight frame for easy wearing and scratch resistant polarised lenses deliver durable performance, increased driver confidence and awareness on the open road.The sunglasses also feature anti-reflective coating, de-centered lenses and optional
photochromic lenses. All these features help reduce eye fatigue through an exceptional product producing superior clarity, definition and contrast for the wearer.Included in the package is a stylish hard case to protect the glasses while not in use and a microfibre cleaning cloth.Quality polarised Kenworth
sunglasses provide eye protection against excessive exposure to UV rays, glare and heat from the harsh Australian sun. They may also be eligible to claim as a tax deduction when working under certain conditions. To determine if any deductions apply, visit the Australian Tax Office or seek advice from your tax agent.
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Glare Horizontally reflected light such as sunlight or artificial light including car headlamps can create annoying and sometimes dangerous glare. Glare can be extremely dangerous even in foggy or overcast conditions. Kenworth sunglasses cut glare and aid in reducing user eye-strain.
Polarised LensesThese lenses contain a special built-in filter designed to reduce intense reflected light from non-metallic surfaces such as vehicle glass, painted surfaces, roads and water.
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Anti-reflective treatmentA state-of-the-art coating on the inside of the lenses helps reduce the glare from internal lights caused by light bouncing off the lens to your pupil.
De-centered lenses De-centred lenses are calibrated to balance out the distortion
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Product RangeThe Kenworth range of sunglasses consists of six modern styled lightweight black or tortoise shell frames in a comfortable wrap around shape.The lenses are glass or polycarbonate in a grey or copper colour. Prescription glasses are also available on request.
For further information on these fantastic new sunglasses or to find your nearest ALLRig Dealer visit www.paccarparts.com.au or phone 1800-ALLRIG (1800-255-744)
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For more information contact your nearest ALLRig dealer on 1800 ALLRig (255 744).For more information contact your nearest ALLRig dealer on 1800 ALLRig (255 744).
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