/news en online@primecreative.com.au Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T17:34:04+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/foxtrax-promotes-sustainability Linfox’s Fuel Efficiency Pilot Study will use data from the company’s own vehicle monitoring system, FoxTrax, and vehicle fuel consumption records to gauge fuel efficiency. 2012-05-17T17:34:04+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/maxitrans-acquires-azmeb-global-trailers Australian road transport equipment manufacturer, MaxiTRANS, has announced the acquisition of AZMEB Global Trailers as part of a strategy to further expand its participation in the mining and resources sector. 2012-05-15T17:32:31+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/henderson-haulage-wins-chaoyang-tyres-at-2012-ittes The long trip down from Mount Rowan proved to be a worthwhile journey for David Henderson of Henderson Haulage, who won a brand new set of PBS-tested Chao Yang tyres courtesy of Premium Tyre Wholesale’s (PTW) tyre competition held at the 2012 ITTES. 2012-05-15T07:57:14+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/krueger-protects-beer-oclock As securing the load on the trailer is just as important as a timely delivery, Bendigo Liquor Warehouse (BLW) was looking for an efficient transport solution that could reduce expensive downtime when the company’s fleet needed an upgrade. Krueger’s innovative buckle less curtain-sider proved to be the ideal solution. 2012-05-15T07:53:52+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/razor-tarp-plays-vital-role-in-farming-operations Keeping up-to-date with the latest protective equipment for its tippers is high on Shannon Bros Bulk Haulage’s list of priorities. Recently, the regional Victorian based company fitted Razor International’s Automated Power Tarp to its trailer which now plays a pivotal role in its day-to-day farming operation. 2012-05-10T23:23:03+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/mastering-the-pbs-challenge In a contested transport equipment market, manufacturing a PBS-tested combination that can navigate through tight roads with a maxed out payload is a skill few have mastered. Hamelex White is one company that successfully falls into this bracket and recently, Trevange Holding became the benefactors of their three-axle rigid and dog combo. 2012-05-10T22:53:53+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/narva-opens-new-environmental-laboratory Brown & Watson International has made a significant investment in the quality of the Narva and Projecta brands with the commissioning of an advanced environmental laboratory at its Melbourne headquarters. 2012-05-10T22:46:10+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/rentco-adds-tankers-to-rental-fleet Australian icon Rentco is renowned for backing up its vast rental offering with industry experienced personnel who stand behind every machine they rent. To ensure that each client will receive both the best service and the best equipment, Rentco now turned to Marshall Lethlean. 2012-05-10T22:37:57+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/changes-to-road-train-mass-rules-in-nsw The Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay has approved changes to NSW heavy vehicle mass rules to help improve the productivity of the state’s road transport industry. 2012-05-09T02:40:22+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/nbta-to-hold-key-meetings1 The National Bulker Transport Association (NBTA) will stage two key meetings over the next month as part of its annual agenda exploring the issues of safety, environmental concerns and land transport reforms. 2012-05-04T16:29:32+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/robert-eppel-joins-lucar-management Lucar Cargo Van has appointed Robert Eppel (52) as new Business Development Manager. Robert’s area of responsibility will comprise the entire service sector, including engineering, sales and marketing. 2012-05-04T01:22:16+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/nbta-to-hold-key-meetings The National Bulker Transport Association (NBTA) will stage two key meetings over the next month as part of its annual agenda exploring the issues of safety, environmental concerns and land transport reforms. 2012-05-03T18:36:30+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/will-the-rural-transport-industry-be-overcharged According to the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA), previously secret figures held by the federal government reveal that the Commonwealth and State governments are planning to overcharge the rural transport industry by as much as 65 per cent from 1 July 2012. 2012-05-03T04:24:53+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/grade-expectations Ruukki steel continues to be the key ingredient for some of Australia’s leading trailer manufacturers. Its flexibility, lightweight structure and wear-resistant capabilities aside, Finland’s standout product may just find its way to the top of the transport chain. 2012-05-02T00:08:24+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/ata-chief-executive-to-visit-china ATA Chief Executive, Stuart St Clair, will travel to China this week to address CIMC’s world forum about Australia’s innovative truck and trailer combinations. 2012-04-30T16:00:26+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/lbca-announces-changes-to-road-train-access-in-nsw The Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association (LBCA) has announced that its members will be able to apply for road train access on the Kamilaroi Highway to Gunnedah Regional Saleyards from Monday 30 April. 2012-04-30T15:06:49+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/cooltrax-forging-ahead Cooltrax, a recognised specialist in real-time temperature management for the perishable food cold chain, is planning to push the brand’s expansion into Queensland’s refrigerated transport market. 2012-04-27T16:00:08+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/northline-moves-hq-to-larger-office-in-norwood National freight and logistics company Northline is relocating its headquarters from Greenhill Road to new, larger premises in the former AV Jennings building in Norwood. 2012-04-27T06:24:11+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/southern-cross-trailers-to-capture-curtain-sider-market Adelaide-based Southern Cross Trailers is set to capture the curtain-sider market in New South Wales and Queensland, according to General Manager Brad Carpenter. 2012-04-27T00:57:02+00:00 http://www.trailermag.com.au/news/article/cooltrax-forging-ahead1 Cooltrax, a recognised specialist in real-time temperature management for the perishable food cold chain, is planning to push the brand’s expansion into Queensland’s refrigerated transport market. 2012-04-27T00:54:21+00:00