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10 Feb 2012 | VFLC CEO says the rail network must improve to address landside port efficiency and traffic congestion...
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10 Feb 2012 | NatRoad may support mandatory paid waiting time but claims there is no "definitive proof" to justify safe rates tribunal...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU threatens strike action against 1st Fleet after it refused 18 percent wage claim for Queensland truck drivers...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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10 Feb 2012 | As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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20 Dec 2011 |
If the management of trailer-maker Maxitrans was hoping for a Christmas share-price lift following last Friday’s trading update, it got it.
The company has seen its shares rise from below 25 cents in June to around 39 cents this week, with the update gaving it an 11 percent boost. ...
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12 Oct 2011 |
The direction of measures to extend under-run protection to the sides and rear of rigids and trailers has marked discussion at the ATA Technical and Maintenance Conference.
It was one antidote to public doubts about the industry’s attention to the safety of cars around trucks on display, another being increasing visibility of equipment.
At the conference sidelines, ATA engineering consultant Bob Woodward tells ATN the Industry Technical Council is working on a technical advisory procedure (TAP) on side under-run protection (SUP) systems and a rear under-run protection system. ...
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31 May 2011 |
Trailer maker waits on general economic upturn to lift flagging profits ...
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26 Mar 2010 |
MaxiTrans unveils new Outback range of trailers and buyers are happy about one thing in particular ...
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12 Oct 2011 |
The direction of measures to extend under-run protection to the sides and rear of rigids and trailers has marked discussion at the ATA Technical and Maintenance Conference.
It was one antidote to public doubts about the industry’s attention to the safety of cars around trucks on display, another being increasing visibility of equipment.
At the conference sidelines, ATA engineering consultant Bob Woodward tells ATN the Industry Technical Council is working on a technical advisory procedure (TAP) on side under-run protection (SUP) systems and a rear under-run protection system. ...
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16 Jul 2010 |
Peki trailers are 'safe' despite rumours of possible dumping after the Hallam factory closure in Victoria - MaxiTRANS says ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU says serious crash proves need for safe rates tribunal, but Coalition isn't sold on the idea...
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07 Feb 2012 | Former judge handed the job of investigating Victoria’s speed camera system to ensure it remains transparent and accountable...
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09 Feb 2012 | VicRoads report recommends massive funding increase for Westgate Bridge as growth in longer and heavier trucks takes a toll...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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September 6, 2010
While the technique of chilling goods with liquid nitrogen is not new, the ecoFridge by MaxiTrans is offering this technology to road transport operators.
The latest outlet for the ecoFridge unit is Colrain’s Geelong facility, which now also offers servicing facilities for up to eight prime movers and two B-doubles.
The ecoFridge has virtually no moving parts and is almost maintenance free, helping reduce maintenance costs and downtime compared to conventional fridge plants.
The liquid nitrogen can also be sourced from renewable energy, giving operators emission free status on their cooling equipment.
While the new fridge trailer is an undoubted attraction, from a servicing perspective the Colrain workshops now have a set of truck and trailer hoists, including a trailer lifter able to lift a semi trailer or dog trailer six feet off the ground.
This allows workshop staff to carry out jobs like servicing clutches and gearboxes quickly and safely, as well as suspension and welding repairs and other under body work.
The on-site yard is large enough to turn a B-double and is easily accessible from two street access points and offers drive in-drive out capability, while a pair of service vans are on-call 24 hours per day, seven days per week for operators requiring a breakdown service.
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