Scania is testing a unique alt-power first, a solar powered truck being tested on public roads. The solar energy decreases operational costs and local emissions significantly because of the truck’s self-produced energy.
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Looking Back at the Most Successful DAF
Five years ago, Will Shiers, PowerTorque’s European Correspondent, talking about the predecessor of the new International Truck of the Year, looking back at the most successful DAF in Australia, the DAF CF85.
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Keep Your Fifth Wheel in Peak Condition
It is sometimes assumed that the fifth wheel is a ‘set and forget’ component, but in actual fact it should be inspected, lubricated and, if necessary, adjusted at least every three months or 40,000km, whichever comes first, you really need to keep your fifth wheel in peak condition.
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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
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.
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A Long History in the Trailer Building Business
One of the key people in the MaxiTRANS organisation is Kevin Manfield, who has a long history in the trailer building business. Nowadays, Kevin is the General Manager of Sales for MaxiTRANS.
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The New Normal For Trailer Building
Just what the new normal for trailer building will look like was the topic for discussion when PowerTorque sat down with MaxiTrans CEO and Managing Director Dean Jenkins to talk about how the trailer business is travelling.
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Exploring Trailer Maintenance Competency Modules
Engaging and retraining tradespeople is a constant challenge, according to Bob Woodward, Australian Trucking Association Chief Engineer, who has been exploring trailer maintenance competency modules.
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Command Steered in Reverse
Matty Winterfield of Mount Gambier based Winterfields Float Hire explains that his third hybrid steering widener trailer, featuring a uniquely designed and engineered platform has an added advantage over the earlier two in that in addition to self-steering going forwards it can be command steered in reverse. He says the design combines the stability of a full widener with the manoeuvrability and reduced tyre wear of a deck widener.
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The Fickle Game of Road Transport
It doesn’t take much for things to go sour in the fickle game of road transport, which is what Matty Winterfield of Mount Gambier based Winterfields Float Hire, experienced several years ago when two of his major clients went under in quick succession, both owing him a lot of money.
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