Feature Articles

X-Way on the Highway

With the launch of its new Stralis X-Way, IVECO has set its sights on a larger piece of the heavy-duty rigid and single-trailer prime mover pie. Prime Mover spoke with Emiliano Foieri, IVECO’s local Product Manager – Heavy, to find out more about the truck and its development.
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Ride the High Country

Smart investments are imperative for subcontractors who operate commercial vehicles in construction for major transport organisations. Dean Carr, a veteran of the concrete sector, understood this when he recently purchased a new Western Star prime mover which has had an immediate positive impact on his business.
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Going steady

Long haul specialist Fuel Distributors of Western Australia in partnership with PACCAR Australia agreed to a comprehensive two-year trial of a DAF XF105 to determine if it could meet the challenge of servicing its depots across the biggest state in Australia. As the company carries combustible dangerous goods long distances it needs a steady platform and the DAF proved itself to be a resilient workhorse.
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The right stuff

As a major player in construction and environmental management practices, Delta Group must adhere to the highest safety standards when purchasing equipment for the high-profile projects it contracts. In order to maintain these standards and total operating economy it often partners with companies on the cutting edge of innovation. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is one of them.
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Here’s a good tip

Light duty tippers are very versatile vehicles and their broad range of applications is reflected by their popularity in the market. The Hino 300 Series 616 factory tipper is loaded with enough features to ensure its place as a genuine standout.
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Lifting the game

Forklifts are essential equipment in many industries for the efficient and safe handling of heavy items. Family owned Alllift Forklifts and Access Equipment has established itself as a leading operator in the business of providing lifting equipment and uses its own fleet of distinctive Isuzu trucks to transport units between locations.
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On the level

For decades vehicle manufacturers have achieved significant advances to make cars and trucks capable of better protecting their occupants in the event of a crash. Now UD Trucks’ focus has widened to engineering solutions that aim to prevent crashes from happening at all with the bonus advantages of improved fuel economy and reduced driver fatigue.
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Raising the bar

Melbourne-based engineering firm, Abcor, is looking to take bullbar manufacturing to new heights of sophistication with automated production. In 2017 the company secured a contract for the exclusive supply of genuine accessory bars for Isuzu N and F Series trucks. Paul Matthei found out more.
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Stack Exchange

As a specialist in containerised cargo, Sydney Sideloaders, keeps a hectic schedule working on the waterfront of one of the busiest ports in the world. To ensure its fleet of prime movers is revitalised and raring to go six days a week the company invests in the Agility Program from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
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Not by accident

With one of the largest transport networks in the country, Australia Post, must lead with a safety first philosophy. To spread its public safety campaign ‘Stay Alert!’ signage has been added to its trucks, trailers and vans to help raise awareness of other road users given three posties are injured every day at work on Australian roads.
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