National transport company, CoolWay Trans, has deployed a new Maxi-CUBE B-triple from Freighter Group.
The Performance-Based Standards (PBS) B-triple has been dedicated to the fleet’s Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) for the transport of refrigerated goods.
It recently completed a successful trial run from Sydney to Perth and has since bolstered CoolWay Trans’ Sydney to Brisbane corridor.
“The new B-triple gives us a lot more flexibility,” CoolWay Trans CEO, Sunny Ahmed, told Trailer.
“We can load the first B trailer with confectionary, the second one with meat and chilled goods and the rear trailer with ice cream – all at the same temperature with Carrier Transicold refrigeration units.
“That was the whole idea behind this new combination.”
The new B-triple features a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 83.6 tonnes and a payload of around 44 tonnes.
It has been coupled to a new Euro 6 Volvo FH16 prime mover which has significantly improved fuel economy and carbon emissions.
“We’re trying to cut the operating costs across fuels, emissions and tolls while still delivering what we promise,” Ahmed said.
“The fuel economy of the combination is unbelievable. We’re getting around 1.7 kilometres per litre.”
The trailer combination joins four other Maxi-CUBE B-triples in the fleet. They are about to be met with another B-double as well.
According to Ahmed, these PBS units have allowed CoolWay Trans to increase payloads while simultaneously reducing the number of trucks it puts on the road.
“We’re moving a lot more freight with less equipment,” he said.
“We’ve taken a B trailer off the road by adding two B-triples into the fleet, and by running three triples a night in our Sydney to Brisbane run, we’re taking an extra B-double set out.
“We’re trying to offset our carbon footprint and removing one extra truck off the road every night has made a major impact.”
Ahmed said Freighter Group was chosen for the latest instalment due to the longstanding relationship between both companies.
“Freighter has been with us since day one when I bought my very first trailer,” he said.
“They’re very easy to deal with. We’re a family-owned business and they treat us like we’re family.
“We’re very happy with how the trailers have been going. The PBS permit is a massive financial benefit to us, and we’re looking forward to investing in additional B-triples to save more in operating costs.”
