When a business is approaching 130 years of operation it’s a sure bet they’re doing something right. For South Australia’s Koolunga Garage Farm Supplies, it’s a case of moving with the times and delivering quality service.
Japanese Manufacturing Expertise with European Influences
UD Trucks has made it no secret that its aim is to be the best Japanese truck available on the Australian market and have incorporated Japanese manufacturing expertise with European influences that extend beyond the Volvo based driveline.
Severe-Duty Diesel Engine Oil
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Many of you will have heard about our revolutionary Severe-Duty Diesel Engine Oil – Top Dog Indestructible 15W-40 CK-4 and its ground breaking Indestructible additive package, but lubrication requirements don’t start and finish with your engine. There are many other areas requiring innovative lubrication and protection to complete the entire vehicle package, including the systems within the vehicle itself and also the heavy load bearing ancillaries that are connected to it.
Big Data & Integrated Technology Are Key To A Successful Fleet
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Running a transport business comes with its own unique set of challenges. Whether it’s keeping the day-to-day going, supporting your team, ensuring vehicle upkeep or job management, providing a high level of customer service all while running a modern transport company gets complicated. Telematics is a great way to successfully manage operations and improve on compliance efforts, productivity and profitability. A recent survey found that 60 per cent of transport companies felt greater peace of mind with telematics installed in their vehicles.
Energy efficiency guide: Saving energy on the road
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Running a commercial vehicle fleet is a constant challenge. Competition continues to ramp up. Margins are being squeezed. Regulations are more complex. Technology is more advanced than ever. In such a tough environment, energy efficiency may not be at the top of your long list of priorities. But making it an area of focus for your business could make a real difference.
Mobil Delvac™ introduces CK-4 products. Technology Redefined.
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The latest innovation for the trucking industry is the release of the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) new heavy-duty diesel engine oil category; CK-4 and FA-4.
One Small Step for Drivers, One Giant Leap For Road Safety
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Everyone on the road wants to get home safely, yet for heavy vehicle drivers there are factors that can make this journey harder than it needs to be. In particular, fatigue and other road users are two of the biggest dangers. To truly tackle road safety, the transport industry needs to look at how it can better regulate and raise awareness of these risks.
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Truckline knowledge and availability keeps mining moving
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Time is a valuable resource, as are the parts and accessories needed to keep your truck and trailer moving. Waiting long periods for a specialty part is not an option, and it’s for this reason that Truckline, Australia’s leading truck and trailer parts retailer, is committed to providing top quality aftermarket parts and accessories when you need them the most. Few people understand this as much as customer Damien Kennedy, whose Caboolture-based company Tioicen provides transport solutions to the mining industry across Australia. Delays can cost both him and his client big dollars.
The Challenges Standing in the Way of Effective Fatigue Management
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Fatigue is an ever-present challenge for the transport industry. Long hours on the road can impair judgement and slow reaction times, putting your drivers and the community at risk. Transport for NSW says fatigue-related crashes are twice as likely to be fatal while the Transport Accident Commission shows drivers that are awake longer than 24 hours’ drive like someone with a blood alcohol limit twice the legal amount.
Stay Connected, Stay Safe – How Technology Puts Drivers First
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Incidents occur on the road, no matter how diligent your policies, staff and business is. But with an increase in truck fatalities by 86 per cent in NSW for 2017, these incidents are becoming far too common so ensuring the welfare of your drivers is vital. By using technology to get connected, you can keep eyes on the road while never leaving the office, reassuring you, your staff, your customers, enforcement and the public that the business operates safely.