The Stateliner passenger bus from Adelaide makes the two hour journey north to Crystal Brook, a town of nearly 1400 residents, 3.14pm most days.
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Slow burn
Commercial road transport has taken a more conservative approach to embracing lower viscosity lubricants than the automotive industry. With diesel engine oils now trending to thinner viscosities, SAE 30 grade engine oils like Shell Rimula Ultra 5W-30 offer solutions developed from the latest technology for fleet managers determined to reduce fuel burn and increase efficiencies across their trucks.
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Eastbound and Down on West
Graymore Couriers has expanded operations in recent years. Its alliance with the Detroit-powered Western Star has been instrumental in helping it meet a growing freight task along the enormous length of the Australian Eastern seaboard.
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Turning the tables
With an overarching view to maximising safety for its drivers, clients and the general public, the Glen Cameron Group has specified SAF-Holland G36 fifth-wheels with RECOSS integrated dashboard display status alert on a batch of new Volvo prime movers. Longer release handles requiring significantly reduced pull effort and one-handed operation are big drawcards.
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Higher ground
Wholesale gravel supplier JOPA Queensland works on a model unique to the construction industry. Where other businesses might invest heavily in marketing it relies solely on word of mouth running Hino Trucks to maintain its customer service, which is second-to-none.
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Black on black
Sold in some markets around the world as the Peugeot Partner, the Citroen Berlingo version available in Australia is a solid-feeling compact delivery van.
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Homeward bound
Laying claim to now being Australia’s biggest automotive manufacturer, Volvo Group Australia has opened its new $30 million Australian head office in Brisbane. In addition to housing the administration functions of the group, the new facility will also become the South Brisbane dealership for the Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks brands.
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Looking forward looking back
In an industry that is sometimes challenged by its own public image Cahill Transport retains a solid reputation. Brothers Dan and Mick Cahill are justifiably proud of their own achievements and they happen to know a bit about trucks as well.
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Unblocking the blockchain
GS1 is the global and neutral standards organisation responsible for developing the first GS1 barcode back in 1973. Prime Mover Spoke with Robert Beideman, Senior Vice President – Solutions and Innovation about Blockchain solutions.
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The future is now
Volvo Trucks has been accelerating the integration of the use of electronic controls to improve its vehicles from both safety and efficiency perspectives. Earlier this year it showcased some of its newest discoveries.
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