Celebrating 40 years 

Celebrating 40 years 

When Australia II was crossing the finish line in the America’s Cup in 1983 for a historic win, the roller doors at Powerdown were opening for the first time. From these humble beginnings, 2023 sees Powerdown celebrate its 40 year Anniversary.
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The Rise of Low Doc and No Doc Truck Finance

The Rise of Low Doc and No Doc Truck Finance

Major Banks in Australia have to adhere to a set of lending guidelines (as set by APRA and ASIC) which means it can be difficult for some transport operators to obtain quick and easy access to capital when looking to fund their next truck and equipment purchase.
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PacLease expands to Mildura

PacLease expands to Mildura

The PacLease dealer network has expanded with the addition of a new location in Mildura, bolstering its offering for customers based in North Western Victoria and Western New South Wales.
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Avoid Costly Engine Failure and Vehicle Downtime with Proactive Coolant Analysis and Maintenance

Avoid Costly Engine Failure and Vehicle Downtime with Proactive Coolant Analysis and Maintenance

Identifying and reducing poor maintenance practice is key to ensuring greater efficiencies and less downtime of a company’s bus or truck fleet. 40% of engine problems can be traced back to an improperly functioning cooling system, but periodic coolant sampling alerts the customer of cooling system issues before they become major concerns. Utilising a coolant analysis program, such as FleetguardMAP, enables the user to take proactive maintenance.
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EWDs offer drivers no disadvantage

EWDs Offer Drivers No Disadvantage

A common question by drivers and business operators about Electronic Work Diaries is, ‘Does it track me?’, but the fact of the matter is EWDs offer drivers no disadvantage to paper diaries. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator standard is clear on this.

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