The Brown and Hurley story started in the early 1940s during the Second World War when Alan Brown and Jack Hurley, who were both in the army at the time, met and became great mates. Read more
All the Pretty Horsepower
Surrounded by rural holdings and nestled in the green foothills of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney is the picturesque village of Kurmond. Read more
European Vocation
Learning from experience informs the bedrock of the exemplary customer service Simon National Carriers offers its nationwide customer base. Interstate road freight is, to this day, a major stream of revenue for the business. Read more
Long Term Grains
When viewed in its entirety, the portfolio of the manifold operations of the Mills family business are, despite their differences, relatively complimentary. Read more
Fit for Purpose
Transport operators concerned about fatigue risk management have typically had to engage with consultants for an assessment and solutions. Read more
Elevating Everyone
Founded in 1967 in Zurich, Switzerland, SpanSet commenced operations within Australia in 1987. Read more
Data Driven
A fleet generates a lot of data. This information, however, is only valuable if it can be used effectively. Read more
Licence to Carry
It’s generally agreed that one of the pre-eminent keys to any successful venture is having the right tools for the task. Read more
Winds of Change
Although the debate around having a National Operating Standard is not new to the road transport industry, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) for whom the initiative has remained an important crusade since it proposed mandatory telematics for heavy vehicles in 2011, has renewed its energies in promoting what it regards as an important next step towards improving safety around Australia’s critical supply chains. Read more
All the Right Moves
The capital investment and operating costs of commercial vehicles are a major factor in the sustained growth of the rental vehicle industry, as regular and casual users take advantage of the ‘as needed’ proposition rather than going through the process of purchasing an expensive vehicle which they may only require the occasional use of. Read more