Based in Carole Park, Queensland, GLT Trailers combines advanced fabrication, body building, hydraulic integration, repairs and Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approvals within a single facility.
Building on its partnership with JOST Australia, the long-renowned trailer builder has officially become an authorised dealer for HYVA hookloaders and skip loaders.
GLT Trailers’ collaboration with JOST and its subsidiary, HYVA, enables the company to offer operators a complete, Australian-engineered solution for truck-mounted lifting systems which are ideally suited for applications in the waste, construction, civil and heavy-industry sectors. This capability positions GLT strongly to deliver precise installations of HYVA equipment onto rigid truck chassis, ensuring each system is engineered for durability, efficiency and compliance.
“Operators want confidence that their lifting system has been installed by a team that understands heavy-vehicle engineering from the ground up,” says GLT Trailers CEO, Shay Chalmers. “Our in-house manufacturing and engineering capability allows us to optimise HYVA hooklift and skip loader systems for the specific truck application, whether that’s waste collection, infrastructure support or bulk material handling.”
GLT’s wide ranging body-building capabilities include custom truck body designs matched to HYVA’s equipment, as well as full hydraulic system integration, structural fabrication and reinforcement for high-cycle lifting and necessary PBS approvals. The latest collaboration is the most recent iteration of GLT Trailers’ long-term relationship with traditional JOST products which spans back to GLT Trailers’ formative period in 2009.
In addition to the HYVA hooklifts and skip loaders, GLT Trailers also supplies and fits HYVA tipping cylinders and tow couplings. This far-reaching approach naturally fits in with the company’s business philosophy, which is built on innovation, agility and genuine commitment to Australian manufacturing.
“We’re driven to create high‑quality, purpose‑built transport solutions that keep industries moving, backed by craftsmanship, long‑term partnerships and continuous improvement,” Shay says. “We focus on doing what others can’t or won’t. That means leading with smarter engineering, building a resilient and future‑ready business and strengthening Australia’s capability to manufacture world‑class equipment on home soil.
“Above all, we’re committed to fostering a workplace our people are proud of, collaborative, safe and dedicated to excellence.”
The merger of JOST and HYVA was a natural fit for GLT, as it has been a long‑term partner of both companies. Becoming an authorised installer and dealer, installing and providing support for HYVA hooklifts and skip loaders, plus the hydraulic, control and electrical systems, made perfect sense.
“Their coming together aligned perfectly with our existing relationships and the work we already do with both,” Shay says. “It allows us to integrate HYVA products seamlessly into our builds and provide customers with genuine components, certified installation, and strong ongoing support.”
GLT’s Carole Park outfit also handles repairs, fault diagnosis and provides preventative maintenance. Installation process focus on smart design solutions which allow for consistency, adaptability and serviceability.
According to Shay, the collaboration with JOST and HYVA reinforces the parties’ shared priorities around safety, durability and engineering excellence, ensuring operators benefit from reliable equipment that is built for the demands of Australian conditions.
“In the Australian market, customers consistently point to HYVA’s reliability, strong engineering, safety performance and extensive product range as key reasons they choose the brand,” she says. “HYVA’s equipment is trusted for its durability in harsh operating conditions, its payload‑optimised designs.”
An added bonus for JOST has been its strong working relationship with GLT, resulting in it knowing exactly that they were dealing with a high-quality, professional and reliable company.
For GLT, the relationship has been a symbiotic one, finding the JOST and HYVA representatives to be collaborative, responsive and technically strong.
“Their launch support and local resources accelerate our capability and customer outcomes,” Shay says.
Looking ahead, GLT is stepping into a new phase of growth defined by diversification, innovation and the capability to scale rapidly as market conditions strengthen. The company is deliberately positioning itself as an industry bellwether by investing in what others can’t or won’t do, rather than repeating what has been done previously, according to Shay.
“This approach is creating a more resilient, adaptable and future‑ready business built for the realities of a changing transport and manufacturing landscape,” she says.
Shay harks back to GLT’s roots in Australian manufacturing as being the foundation for its forward trajectory. This steadfast commitment demonstrates that locally built equipment can set global benchmarks for quality, performance and ingenuity.
“GLT’s focus on continuous improvement, new product development, and smarter ways of working is enabling us to evolve at a pace that matches customer expectations and emerging industry demands,” she says.
Crucially what ultimately shapes GLT’s future is the strength of its partnerships – those with its customers, supply partners, such as HYVA, and the people who build its products.
“The insights, ideas, and craftsmanship of our team continue to drive operational improvements and product innovation across the business,” Shay explains. “Each suggestion, each refinement, each initiative contributes to a sharper, more competitive GLT.”
GLT isn’t waiting for the market to define its next chapter. The business is actively building it – trailer by trailer, idea by idea and team by team – ensuring it remains a leader in an industry that rewards agility, quality and forward thinking.
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