Trailers

Real World Coupling Testing Program

Real World Coupling Testing Program

Making sure operators use a coupling which is up to the job on multiple combinations is vital and this real world coupling testing program will improve the knowledge base. However the data needs to be improved for higher mass vehicles, this article, from the May/June issue of PowerTorque, examines a new initiative to get a better understanding of the stresses and strains between trailers. Read More
complex maintenance requirements

Complex Maintenance Requirements

Choosing reliable equipment is key to operating an efficient fleet, but frequent breakdowns or complex maintenance requirements keep vehicles off the road, costing your business in time and money. 
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project to improve coupling performance

Project to Improve Coupling Performance

A group of interested industry parties have go together to try and shed some light on an issue which is not often discussed, but which is vital to the safety performance of multiple combinations, in a project to improve coupling performance.
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polarising the business landscape

Polarising the Business Landscape

It would seem that the Covid pandemic has had the effect of polarising the business landscape in Australia of late. Depending on the type of business, it can be either boom or bust … or perhaps something in between.
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from the workshop floor to the boardroom

From the Workshop Floor to the Boardroom

James Yerbury, owner of Robuk Engineeringhas been in the trailer building industry for almost 20 years, with extensive experience spanning the whole spectrum from the workshop floor to the boardroom. Formerly, he held prominent positions with several leading trailer manufacturers.
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trailer inspection after extended idle or flood

Trailer Inspection After Extended Idle or Flood

Here are some tips from Hendrickson on how to deal with trailers which have been through a flood or have sat for a long period, because a thorough trailer inspection after extended idle or flood is vital to retain durability. Read More
dolly prototype will showcase industry innovation

Dolly Prototype Will Showcase Industry Innovation

A trial to measure the performance of an industry converter dolly prototype will showcase industry innovation, demonstrating superior capabilities when compared to other units, writes Bob Woodward, Australian Trucking Association Chief Engineer.
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People remain a challenge for us

People Remain a Challenge For Us

“People remain a challenge for us at MaxiTRANS, as they do for everyone else,” said Dean Jenkins, MaxiTrans CEO and Managing Director, when PowerTorque sat down with him to talk about how the trailer business is travelling. “I think that we as an industry have an issue with mental health. We do a lot of work with our people around RUOK Day, and we’re pretty passionate about it. 
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