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Alemlube ALS keeps Holz Heavy Haulage greased and ready to go

Constantly improving its fleet maintenance and operations, Holz Heavy Haulage has been using automatic lubrication systems supplied by Alemlube for around eight years. The lubrication systems fitted to the fleet’s trucks and trailers grease all the critical bushes, pins and fifth wheels, ensuring everything is always properly greased. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2020, 8:56 amSeptember 9, 2020 0 3449

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Can we increase axle load if we work smarter?

If transport matched tyre pressures to the tyre load, heavy truck tyres would be much more ‘road friendly’. Road damage is directly affected by the unit pressure on the road. NHVR PBS expert John dePont recently explained that the shearing damage that occurs when turning with multiple axles does not increase with load, but with the unit pressure, which is controlled by the tyre air pressure. Read More

Chet ClineSeptember 8, 2020, 10:50 amSeptember 8, 2020 0 3801

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PACCAR Parts launches new rewards platform

PACCAR Parts’ rewards program is back with bigger savings and a dedicated online customer portal.
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Staff WriterAugust 20, 2020, 4:33 amAugust 20, 2020 0 4847

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Cost-cutting hydrogen unit close to green light

A REVOLUTIONARY device designed to save fuel and slash emissions from large diesel engines is edging closer to becoming a commercial reality, according to its South Australian development company, HYDI. Read More

Brent DavisonAugust 4, 2020, 6:21 amAugust 4, 2020 0 5438

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Diverse range of transport operators join new safety study

Eleven transport companies across a diverse range of freight sectors and fleet sizes have signed on to take part in the operational phase of a groundbreaking safety study. Read More

Staff WriterAugust 3, 2020, 11:16 pmAugust 4, 2020 0 6084

Tech Talk

Alemlube ALS keeps Holz Heavy Haulage greased and ready to go

Can we increase axle load if we work smarter?

PACCAR Parts launches new rewards platform

Cost-cutting hydrogen unit close to green light

Diverse range of transport operators join new safety study

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