Trailer Magazine

Fleet of the Month

MJ Mahon Transport

By taking his time to build a solid business case around every job before taking it on, Michael Mahon has not only built a career for himself, but also one of Queensland’s most progressive transport businesses.

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FBT Transwest

FBT Transwest’s Cameron Dunn is one of a rare breed of executives that have managed to weave safety into the very fabric of an organisation. He reveals how safety culture has to transcend the confines of a company to make an impact.

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Hicks Transport: Just do it

For Hicks Transport Group, finding success in regional transport takes expertise, determination – and lots of patience.

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Formula Chemicals: Against the tide

With the transport of Dangerous Goods subject to intense scrutiny from authorities, most chemical manufacturers tend to outsource the transport task to specialised businesses. Formula Chemicals, however, is different.

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Derham Transport: Rain, hail or shine

Derham Transport has been built around a business model that will keep it busy even through the seasonal peaks and troughs caused by the weather – a typical complication for the construction sector.

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Miller’s Transport: Fleeting opportunities

Miller’s Transport has found the right combination of equipment, people and processes to be the key to success in a business environment where opportunity can knock when you least expect it.

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Adelaide Refrigerated: Limitless

Operating in the heavily regulated food industry, Adelaide Refrigerated has found success by setting a performance benchmark that goes beyond the industry standard.

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Hertz: Committed to the undecided

A pre-eminent name in the $80 billion global car hire industry, Hertz’ Australian business is surprisingly truck-focused, with long-term rental and leasing driving much of the company’s growth here in Australia.

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Hills Tankers: The true meaning of disruption

In a world besotted with the idea of instantaneous innovation, Hills Tankers has chosen a surprisingly measured approach to infusing new technology into daily business practice – and created what could be the most progressive fuel haulage fleet in Australia.

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Prezioso Transport: A matter of respect

John Prezioso, Director of Prezioso Transport, built his successful transport company by not shying away from driving trucks and getting his hands dirty in the workshop. With a hands-on attitude and approachable leadership style, John has cultivated a work culture based on mutual respect.

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Rayner Transport: Picking and choosing

Tasmanian husband and wife team Chris and Wendy Rayner operate a transport and warehousing business based on the principle of selection – both regarding the equipment they use and the work they take on.

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Cochrane’s Community

A deeply ingrained sense of state pride is behind every business decision the team at Peter Cochrane Transport makes, from its distribution model and collaboration with national hauliers to its involvement with local charities.

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