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ISSUE 72 | WINTER 2019
WIN-WIN FOR MELBOURNE'S
INNER WEST See PAGE 6
MaxiTRANS
shows
VTA State parts and West Gate
Conference trailer Tunnel
overview acquisitions borers arrive
PAGE 16 PAGE 20 PAGE 21
C A R D
CONTENTS
S H E L L
4 VTA Team
&
E N E R G Y
5 President’s Welcome
6 Smart Freight Partnership for
Melbourne’s Inner West
7 CEO’s Report
V I VA
8 VTA Committee Reports
06 10 VWMA Report
11 Industrial Relations Report
Keep your trucks 12 Celebrating 30 years of the AFIA
15 Wonderful Women’s Lunch
moving with a special 16 State Conference 2019 –
Delegates endorse reform
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20 MaxiTRANS shows end to end
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VTA EXECUTIVES PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
VICTORIAN TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
David Viney
Peter Anderson Administration Mark Smith
Chief Executive Officer Manager Executive Officer VWMA
peter@vta.com.au david@vta.com.au mark@vta.com.au
Kevin Halpin Paul Ryan
Relationship Industrial Relations Amelia De Laine of winners and nominees. I
Manager Advisor Receptionist
Welcome to this latest shadow ministers in Canberra.
encourage you to submit an entry
kevin@vta.com.au paulryan@bigpond.net.au reception@vta.com.au issue of the Priority Report We look forward to constructively
and purchase tickets or a table at
magazine where we recap advancing the interests of our
the gala presentation dinner at
all the activity, events and members in the 46th Parliament.
www.vta.com.au/afia.
Greg Cain Deborah Hogg achievements of the recent Away from politics and the day-
Sandi Fulcher In closing, I’d like to thank
Industry Services Member Services
quarter for the VTA. to-day policy and advocacy
everyone who supported the VTA
Manager Coordinator Accounts Officer
work of the VTA, we are busily
greg@vta.com.au deborah@vta.com.au sandi@vta.com.au Chief among these was the Transport Tort team during the
preparing for our flagship annual
resoundingly successful State recent Whitelion Bailout event
event, the Australian Freight
Conference, held for the first at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Our
Industry Awards. This year
time at Silverwater Resort, Phillip team of myself, Peter Anderson,
marks the 30th anniversary of
Rob Connolly Island, and attended by almost Mike Lean, Kevin Halpin, John
Phone: +61 3 9646 8590 the awards and we welcome
Wharf Cartage Advisor 200 delegates. Murphy, Sarah Connolly and Luke
Website: www.vta.com.au entries and attendance at the
rob@vta.com.au Donnellan. Through your support
The Conference is recapped in full gala presentation on Saturday,
we raised over $10,000 to support
within the pages of this magazine, September 7. We’ve re-printed a
the outstanding work Whitelion
but it was terrific to see such a terrific article from Prime Mover
THE VTA IS PLEASED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING NEW SPONSORS AND MEMBERS does with at-risk youth in our
great turnout and to hear from magazine in this issue of Priority
communities, which is a credit to
• Australian Tyre Traders • Bunnings Group Limited • Rangedale Drainage Services distinguished speakers including Report, which recaps 30 years of
the generosity of our members.
the Deputy Prime Minister, the AFIA highlights.
Victorian Roads and Road Safety I look forward to seeing you soon
It’s been my great privilege to be
Minister, the shadow federal at one of our many forthcoming
associated with these awards, as
assistant minister for road safety events and seminars.
both a representative of a past
and senior executives from winner and now as part of the
EXHIBITION
numerous industry regulators. organising team, for many years.
The Federal election was Attending the awards is a great
SPACE NOW
way to support the Association Cameron Dunn
announced hot on the heels of
the State Conference and we as well as the achievements President
ON SALE
congratulate Prime Minister Scott
Morrison on the re-election of his
government. We also acknowledge
and congratulate Anthony
1 ST - 3 R D AP R I L 2 02 0 Albanese on his election as Leader
M E L B O U R N E CO N V EN T I ON of the Australian Labor Party.
The VTA is well-placed to
& EXHIBITION CENTRE represent Victorian freight and
logistics operators across all sides
SU PPO RTING SPO NSO R S
of government, evidenced by
senior government representation
at the Conference and our other
ASS OCI ATI ON PART NERS seminars and events.
The Secretariat continues to make
good progress representing the
industry on numerous issues,
including the NTC’s current review
of national heavy vehicle law,
and has already reached out to These VTA participants helped raise more than
new and returned ministers and $10,000 for Whitelion from the Bail Out event.
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SMART FREIGHT INITIATIVE CEO’S REPORT
VTA AND MTAG WELCOME SMART CEO’S REPORT
FREIGHT PARTNERSHIP – INNER WEST
developed with MTAG by establishing On these pages a few On the training front we are The driver training funding
VTA CEO Peter Anderson (left) and MTAG President Martin Wurt the Smart Freight Partnership, which short months ago I outlined continuing to introduce new drivers commitment was just one of
pictured with an FBT Transwest Euro 5 prime mover that would
qualify for the Smart Freight Partnership initiative we look forward to implementing in many of the legislative and to the industry through our Driver many measures contained in the
conjunction with operators, residents, regulatory reforms the Delivery program, which provides 2019-2020 Victorian Budget that
Freight Victoria and local and state intensive and hands-on practical will benefit freight and logistics
transport industry would
governments.” instruction and, most importantly, operators.
be confronted with this a job in transport on completion of
As part of the Smart Freight year including changes Other measures include further
the program.
Partnership, an Environment Freight investments in road and rail
to heavy vehicle national
Zone covering Somerville Road and The Victorian Government has infrastructure across the state,
Moore, Francis and Buckley streets law, heavy vehicle driver recognised the success of the reduced payroll tax for business
in Melbourne’s inner west would be licensing reform and road program in its recent state budget and land transfer duties for
established. Access times to these and infrastructure projects by allocating $4 million over four regional commercial and industrial
roads would be reduced for trucks around the state. years to the industry to train 800 properties, and other initiatives
that don’t meet current emission new heavy vehicle drivers. that will help to attract strategic
control standards, resulting in a I’m pleased to report that we are investment in Victoria to create jobs
This welcome announcement fulfils
reduction of two hours per day for making significant progress on all and growth across the Victorian
a commitment Victorian Premier
the first two years, followed by a these fronts thanks to an active economy.
Daniel Andrews made prior to
further two-hour reduction per day and engaged VTA Secretariat and
last November’s state election, Elsewhere, the Association has
in subsequent years. an Executive Council focussed
and we congratulate the Victorian been working constructively with
on getting good outcomes for
Trucks manufactured on or after 1 Government for recognising the other state-based transport
members. Licensing and driver
January 2010 that meet stricter value of the heavy vehicle industry industry groups to share our
shortages and training are key
emission control standards through this funding and other experiences and learnings on a
areas the VTA has been actively
(Australian Design Rule 80/03 or budget commitments. wide range of issues.
advocating for improvements.
The VTA and MTAG have encouraging freight operators to EURO V equivalent) will have three
The funding will ensure the We are pleased to have the
welcomed progress on modernise their fleet and is seen by hours more access on weekdays than On the licensing front a VTA-led
Association can continue to provide support of NatRoads during our
implementation of their industry and the community as one the older trucks and two hours more Committee is reviewing the state’s
highly-trained, competent and annual regional forums, and I was
way of reducing the age of Australia’s time on Saturdays. heavy vehicle licensing regime,
proposal to incentivise freight skilled heavy vehicle drivers and, thrilled to be invited to present
aging heavy vehicles. which has a strong focus on the
operators to upgrade to Industry-led training is a key element
road freight component of driver
over time, help alleviate pressures the VTA Cleaner Freight Initiative
lower emissions trucks, as a With an average age of 14.9 years of the program which includes being felt by current driver to our contemporaries in Perth
licensing standards.
Australia has one of the oldest measures to deliver driver awareness shortages. at the Western Road Federation,
condition for using curfewed
truck fleets in the developed world, training on local access, safety and who see real potential to improve
roads in Melbourne’s inner prompting industry groups to come amenity issues. community interactions in the West
west for longer hours. up with incentives for operators to through the kind of engagement
MTAG President Martin Wurt said
transition to new trucks that are advocated in the Cleaner Freight
The Smart Freight Partnership MTAG was pleased the Victorian
quieter, safer and use less fuel. Initiative.
– Inner West announced by the Government continues to recognise
Victorian Government evolved from The initiative is also an example of the community needs solutions to the Preparations for the 30th
the Maribyrnong Cleaner Freight how traditional adversaries can work issue of trucks on residential streets in Anniversary Australian Freight
Initiative, developed by the VTA and constructively together to achieve the inner west. Industry Awards are well advanced
MTAG and proposed to government solutions that benefit residents and and, reiterating remarks of our
“We will continue to work with all
in 2017. operators. President, I strongly encourage
stakeholders to achieve a final
you to support the Awards with an
A key aim of the proposal was The VTA, industry and community agreement that reflects verbal
entry or attending the presentation.
to lessen the environmental and groups said industry and community discussions between MTAG and
amenity impacts of trucks in the groups can achieve great things when the VTA, and senior executives It’s shaping up as another night to
community, whilst providing an they work together and acknowledge from VicRoads, Freight Victoria remember and I hope to see you
economic and productivity incentive their individual needs and interests and Maribyrnong City Council, and there.
for freight operators that invest can be achieved through compromise Ministers Pulford and Horne,” he said.
in new trucks with lower emitting, and mature discussions.
‘cleaner’ engines. Peter Anderson
“It is encouraging that the Victorian
The Smart Freight Partnership Government has recognised the Peter Anderson Peter Anderson addressing a Western Roads Federation meeting of senior on-port operators at
Chief Executive Officer
Fremantle Port about the VTA Cleaner Freight Initiative and work undertaken with MTAG.
is an Australian first in terms of merits of the visionary plan we Chief Executive Officer
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VTA COMMITTEE REPORTS VTA COMMITTEE REPORTS
VTA COMMITTEE REPORTS over the past three years) which
accurately reflects the movements
as opposed to the traditional “gate
to gate” measurement. This helps to
from ‘gate to gate’ and we should
hopefully see the measurements
from these operators over time explain the differences as reported come closer together.
and it measures the total time by other stakeholders. In the near
members; and attending to better manage their owner- taken for these trucks to be fully future, the terminals will have in Greg Cain
information forums. drivers and sub-contactors more serviced through the port precinct place the ability to also measure Industry Services Manager
effectively by using smartphones
The Oversize/Overmass Group has
and cloud technology.
now been formed and Nick Simpson
(L Arthurs) is the new chairperson. In relation to education and training, Truck Turnaround Times (TTT) Project for Swanson Dock and Webb Dock
This committee has specific issues the 2019 VTA Cadetship Program
in relation to the HVNL and the VTA has had a great start this year and 2018
is concentrating on providing this a feature article will appear in the Terminal Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 YTD Ave
sector with a ‘voice’ in addressing next edition of the Priority Report. West 58.6 74.1 48.0 55.2 56.4 58.9 54.9 57.6 47.7 44.8 57.5 57.0 55.9
The development of a the very serious issues associated The Driver Delivery Program is also Swanson
revised General Freight with access and the permits progressing well and we strongly (DPW)
Committee Work Plan 2019 processes. The Earthmovers Group encourage our VTA members who East 41.6 43.9 47.7 43.7 42.7 46.1 40.8 39.7 43.9 41.9 47.3 44.1 43.6
Swanson
has been very effective in is also focused upon the HVNL, are wishing to source quality drivers
(Patrick)
as well as the major elements of and have such positions available
providing the framework for Webb 46.9 42.5 42.4 44.3 51.2 47.0 46.6 42.3 54.2 53.4 44.3 51.1 47.2
the ‘Spoil Haulage Improvement in their organisations to contact
capturing the key priorities Deborah Hogg or myself at the VTA
Dock
Strategy’ which is designed to drive
(VICT)
and focus areas for the VTA important changes for this sector of to discuss this unique program.
Secretariat. 2019
the industry.
The Wharf Carrier Group has Terminal Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 YTD Ave
A central theme of ‘reform’ has The Long Distance Group is also seen the group detailing the
West 58.9 53.7 53.6 45.8 59.3 54.2
certainly emerged for 2019 and keen to provide input into the review final submission for the Landside Swanson
the VTA is actively involved in of the HVNL in order to achieve Improvement Strategy which (DPW)
representing its members. This consistency across jurisdictions has now been presented to East 47.2 44.3 46.1 47.0 47.5 46.4
relates to the review of the Heavy and it encourages far greater all the relevant stakeholders Swanson
Vehicle National Law (HVNL); Driver use of technology and telematics and has been enthusiastically (Patrick)
Licensing and Assessment; Port whereby improved integration, received as it dovetails into the Webb Dock 50.7 48.3 50.2 45.6 38.2 46.6
Landside Improvement Strategy interconnectivity, speed, accuracy Government’s plans for the future. (VICT)
and the Spoil Haulage Improvement and security of operations is We look forward to working with
Strategy to name but a few. These achieved and red tape and all stakeholders and ensuring that
Source: TTT’s are calculated once arrival at the docks commences through transport operators’ on-board GPS, and in line with their booked collection time.
projects and initiatives are all about duplication is reduced. the wharf cartage function is well
driving change and achieving represented in future planning.
Whilst VTA members are committed
improved outcomes for the transport
to improving safety outcomes and The group conducted a series of
and logistics industry.
want a ‘level playing field’ whereby ‘round table’ discussions with all Melbourne Ports Precinct Service Time (Minutes) 2018 and YTD 2019
The General Freight Committee all operators are required to comply the terminal operators resulting
80.0
has been re-invigorated and we with the NHVL, members also in several positive actions. These
welcome our new Committee highlighted that many government included: VICT extending operating 75.0
74.1
members: Steve Nailer (Secon agencies and bodies simply do not hours to 24 hours, five days
Freight Logistics), Michael Cahill fully understand and appreciate per week and another terminal 70.0
(Cahill Transport) and Jordan Poretti the true cost of compliance for reviewing its night shift operations
(Star Track). The committee has organisations. leading to improved turnaround 65.0
been very focused upon the review times. Continued disruptions will be
The People Group continues to build 60.0
of the HVNL and this project is also experienced from capital works, such 58.6 58.9 58.9 59.3
on the work and focus on last year 57.6 57.5 57.0
‘front and centre’ for the other VTA as, the West Gate Tunnel Project 55.2
56.4
by engaging quality presenters on 55.0 54.9
54.2 53.7
committees. and ongoing roadworks. Other 53.4 53.6
relevant topics. In April, the P2Group 51.2 51.1
issues which will potentially impact 50.0 50.7 50.2
The VTA maintains that this review provided an excellent presentation 48.3
the sector include: the movement of 46.9
48.0
47.7
47.0 46.6
47.7 47.3 47.2 47.0 47.5
must ensure that any changes to and well supported session involving 46.1 46.1 45.8
45.6
shipping lines from one operator to 45.0
43.9 44.3
43.7 43.9
44.8 44.3 44.1 44.3
the law remain focused upon and some of the key pillars for mental 42.5 42.4 42.7
another; current industrial relations 41.6 42.3 41.9
underpinned by three key pillars: health initiatives in the workplace. 40.0
40.8
39.7
negotiations, as well as the impact 38.2
improved efficiencies, improved The Group activities will continue
on trade from the ongoing drought.
productivity and improved safety on mental health and wellbeing 35.0
outcomes. Members are strongly and other key human resources The VTA Truck Turnaround Times
30.0
encouraged to be involved by issues. Members are encouraged (TTT) project is witnessing some
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providing feedback to the VTA to attend with their colleagues. improvement on the long term
through a number of ways by: The Technology Group is focused averages. The VTA uses data
West Swanson (DPW) East Swanson (Patrick) Webb Dock (VICT)
providing feedback directly to on launching and distributing the supplied from a number of the
the VTA; through the Committee guidelines for organisations in order same industry operators (collected
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VWMA REPORT IR REPORT
VWMA REPORT INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN 2019
FACTORS FOR AVOIDING UNFAIR
BUSINESSES EMPLOYEES REVENUE & GDP
DISMISSAL FINDING
have a support person present to 1. the employer no longer requires
2,200+ 23,000 Vic jobs $3.65B annual assist in any discussions relating the person’s job to be performed
Businesses (Over 12,500 direct turnover. $2.35B Vic to dismissal by anyone because of changes in
and 10,500 indirect) gross state product the operational requirements of
(e) the termination related to
the employer’s enterprise, and
WAGES & SALARIES ASSETS TAXES unsatisfactory performance
The waste and resource by the employee -whether the 2.the employer has complied
recovery sector does far employee had been warned about with any obligation in a modern
more than just collecting that unsatisfactory performance award or EBA that applied to the
bins for every Australian before the termination; and employee to consult about the
household, hospital, school Generally speaking, the (f) the degree to which the size
redundancy.
and business. A recent study Over $788M in $4.2B in assets $183.5B in termination of an employee of the employer's undertaking, A termination on account of a
wages/salaries (with including fleet of 3,420 Commonwealth, Vic
by the Victorian Waste additional $663M in collection vehicles. and Local Gov taxes;
is the end result of a process establishment or service would redundancy would not be regarded
Management Association wages and salaries Invests $816.6M in land, $215M (municipal and and if that process has been be likely to impact on the as ‘genuine’ if the employer could
through flow impact of buildings, plant and Industrial Landfill Levy) duly followed then there procedures followed in effecting have taken reasonable and practical
(VWMA) has quantified the the sector) equipment, collection the termination; and steps to re-deploy the employee
economic contribution the vehicles and collection will be minimal chance of
in that enterprise or an associated
sector makes to the Victorian bins (2017-18) an employee successfully (g) the degree to which the absence
entity of the employer.
challenging it in the unfair of dedicated human resource
economy using the same
modelling recently used by
but has not managed to articulate highlighted the following headline
dismissal jurisdiction.
management specialists or expertise Instant dismissal
our benefit back to the community or metrics for our sector. in the undertaking, establishment or
the QRIC. The right of instant termination
to key parts of government at a local, Any termination must be done service would be likely to impact on
This valuable data and information is restricted to those instances
state or federal level. in writing, either at the time of the procedures followed in effecting
The interconnected waste and provides us the evidence to shape where the employee's conduct has
termination or immediately the termination; and finally
resource recovery network, which Membership with your state-based and define our story. It provides been of such a serious and wilful
thereafter. If necessary, post the
exists in every state in Australia, associations, empowers us to act on us with authoritative information (h) any other matters that the FWC character to repudiate the contract
termination letter to the former
comprises a fleet of vehicles, other our members’ behalves and for the about the sector which should not considers relevant.” of employment. Generally, it occurs
employee’s address.
machinery and infrastructure assets interests of the sector. It’s through our be undervalued when we frame the for theft, fighting and other conduct
In addition, it is obliged to take into
to consolidate, process, recover, treat, members’ support that we’ve been valuable contribution we make to the Under s. 387 of the Fair Work Act that shows that the employee does
account that a ‘fair go all round’ has
dispose or export waste which all able to carry out this research. economy, environmental and social 2009, the Fair Work Commission not want to continue working at your
been given to all parties, including
aspects of the economy produce. In benefits we create. (FWC) must have regard to the premises.
In addition to delivering an essential the employer.
many ways our sector provides an following factors when arbitrating
essential service similar to that of
service to all Victorians and the Mark Smith a claim for unfair dismissal: Further, a small business (defined
An employer should think very
Victorian economy our study has VWMA Executive Officer carefully prior to instant dismissal
water, electricity and roads/logistics as less than 15 employees, including
“In determining, for the purposes as the employer then must prove
casuals) can utilise the Small
of the arbitration, whether a the termination was fair, rather than
Business Fair Dismissal Code when
termination was harsh, unjust or the employee proving it was unfair,
terminating an employee. This
unreasonable, the Commission must harsh or unjust.
code is available at the following
How we will use the data How you can use the data How Government can have regard to whether or not:
website: http://www.fairwork.gov. In summary, if you follow an
use the data
(a) there was a valid reason for the au/ArticleDocuments/715/Small- established set of standards and
• We will use the data to help •U
se our data sets when talking
termination related to the employee's Business-Fair-Dismissal-Code-2011. communicate these and other
contextualise and frame our about your own business and • Utlise our data sets in
capacity or conduct (including its pdf.aspx?Embed=Y Note there is written policies, employers should
broader contribution to Victoria your own contribution and local government reports and
effect on the safety and welfare of also a checklist available for use by have few problems in managing
benefits documents
other employees); and small businesses. their workforce and avoiding unfair
• We will work with other dismissals.
assocations to help inform our • When communicating about • Do not duplicate existing working
(b) the employee was notified of Redundancy
that reason; and Points to follow can be discussed with
national contribution your own business and activities carried out by the private sector A further matter to be aware
me at paulryan@bigpond.net.au.
(c) the employee was given an of is that where an employee is
opportunity to respond to any reason terminated on account of a ‘genuine
• We will use the data to engage •F
or use with applications or • Work with assocations to better
related to the capacity or conduct of redundancy’, the FWC cannot hear
with government, the media and other documents where you engage with businesses that
the employee; and an application for unfair dismissal
politians about the important need to communicate about the are wanting to drive better
role our sector plays broader benefits of the sector outcomes for the sector
as it does not have jurisdiction. A Paul Ryan
(d) any unreasonable refusal by the
‘genuine redundancy’ arises where: VTA Industrial Relations Advisor
employer to allow the employee to
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GUEST COLUMNIST GUEST COLUMNIST
NIGHT MOVES
In just ten short years the Australian turn, started bringing their customers Personality of the Year.
Freight Industry Awards Gala to flaunt the new, sophisticated image
The essence of the awards, according
Presentation has escalated to the of the transport industry. With every
to VTA CEO Peter Anderson, who
point of having three dedicated subsequent year, until the apogee of
has been charged with running the
kitchens each catered to serve 1000 the golf carts and a football crowd, the
event over the past five years, is to
people. It wasn’t originally conceived event had precipitously grown in size
help provide recognition for those
to be this big according to long time and popularity.
people that have gone above and
organiser and former Victorian
“Having all the truckies, the drivers, beyond their normal duties and
Transport Association CEO, Phil Lovel,
the sales reps and couriers in black tie responsibilities.
The Australian Freight who hosted and helped co-ordinate
helped change the perception of the
the event during its first 28 years. “It’s really recognising the fact that
Industry Awards have been rough, soiled blue singlet and shorts
some people stand out from others
an institution for three “As far as we were concerned it was image that had long been associated
and along the way the good that
decades in Melbourne. an event like no other and, at the time, with the profession,” Phil says. “It was
they’re doing is acknowledged,” he
we could not have foreseen it getting a real commemoration of the work
This year marks the 3oth says. “Why does a customer buy from
so big,” recalls Phil. “Not given its and effort that went into the road
anniversary of a long transport industry and many people
one service and not another? The
humble origins.”
standing tradition in which the wanted to be part of it.”
industry is about creating a differential
Trevor Marmalade with Phil Lovel.
It began in 1989 as a party to and the awards give us an opportunity
hard working men and women
culminate an annual conference for Glen Cameron, Managing Director of to mark those differentials that
of the road transport sector Cameron’s, one of Melbourne’s largest to the underground carpark?
what was then called the Australian really stand out against competitors. In the early years the awards found
celebrate their achievements. Road Transport Federation (ARTF). freight carriers, was among them. The The industry is full of good effort a home at the Ballarine Banquet
Surprisingly, when factoring in the
Bob Hawke was in his fourth term as inaugural winner of the Fleet Operator and people who are trying to go Hall which was part of the old World
Picture a golf cart headed towards number of tyres, sharing the load, it
Prime Minister. of the Year Award in 1990, Glen says above and beyond.” Trade Centre and home to the first
a stage in an enormous room, as wasn’t that much. “It’s less weight than
his memory of attending his first incarnation of Crown Casino. Many of
it winds its way through a crowd of Phil, on the suggestion of then From its inception, it was Alan Pearce what a stiletto shoe holds in the same
awards evening is still vivid. the popular Australian acts from the
3000 people, most of whom are Marketing Manager Alan Pearce, who developed the concept of the area,” says Alan. “We had to run the
‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s performed live at
seated, dressed in evening wear. While moved the conference to Singapore to “I remember distinctly checking into event with Freight Congress in 1989 – trucks in unladen after that.”
the event thanks to the involvement
in transit to collect an award, the mic’d get around a long standing industrial the hotel that day and bumping into and expanded it. His long term vision
of one of Australia’s top show-biz In 1999, for its tenth anniversary and
up passenger is being interviewed dispute between domestic pilots Phil Lovel and Gavin Murphy and helped to elevate the industry’s profile
promoters, Wally Bishop. These finale in partnership with Freight
on a live broadcast seen on one and airlines that had crippled all other people who were setting up with the general public.
included the Seekers, Normie Rowe, Congress, Phil and Alan’s team
of several giant television screens interstate travel by air. So along with the hall and thinking how wonderful it
“We made the move to black Glen Shorrock, Billy Thorpe, Daryl needed to create a ballroom out of
mounted, by one of the 76 riggers 470 couples, he headed overseas to was going to be part of the industry
tie to make a statement,” says Braithwaite and others. The ages of an “empty shed”, per Alan, to seat
who has been employed to create the get around it. At the completion of getting together,” he says. “Then
Pearce. “It was about showing those in the audience was broad, over 3000 people. The VTA, by then,
sprawling production, on the walls of the conference a celebratory dinner winning it that night took me by
how the industry was a class act. spanning from 25 to 75, making it had since moved to the newly built
the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition with presentations concluded on the complete surprise.”
That meant demonstrating it was an inclusive gathering which became Melbourne Convention & Exhibition
Centre. The year is 1999. weekend. Rolf Harris hosted.
Having worked out of a phone box about safety and responsible road the yearly event to attend in the Centre, where among an array of
Upon return Phil got to talking with when he first started out, Glen over management and we built the awards industry from both a social and monumental challenges, they needed
Allan Jones, a senior executive at TNT the next 14 years built the Transport around those criteria.” business perspective. to dress, light and stage the room. It
in the UK, who made mention of an Group now synonymous with his name took seven B-doubles of equipment
From that launching pad he pushed “We were trying to get people together
annual awards ceremony in England to a reasonably sized operation in and a full week to bump in carpet,
the event aggressively within the trade who spoke the same language and to
he attended that attracted nearly 1990 but it was not yet comparable to drapes, lighting and staging according
magazines, the Herald-Sun and the create an atmosphere they wanted to
1000 people. That’s how, according to the likes of TNT and IPEC, who were at to Alan. The biggest problem, in
Weekly Times. Word soon spread. be part of while delivering a message
Phil, the AFIAs got officially started. the time, the dominant forces in road a room that size, he says was the
According to Alan it was the catalyst that safest practice was best for their
transport in Victoria. feedback.
The first event, under the new banner, to lift morale and standards within business and the industry,” says Alan.
was held in September of 1990 with “We were in a pretty difficult the road transport community even “And it worked. They were receptive. If “If you stood in the centre of the
350 guests in attendance. position in those years with high though the concept of OH&S was it was about just getting together to undressed 4000 sqm area and
interest rates, coming off a bit of an only in its infancy. party then it probably wouldn’t have clapped your hands you would get
“No one really saw the transport
economic depression and different happened.” seven echoes before it stopped,”
industry in any great light at that time,” “Everything hinges on timing and it
things happening so it was a tough he recalls. “In the perfect sound
Phil says. “We were just truckies in the was so well accepted that the event Bumping into the old Convention
period,” he says. “The Australian environment you’ve only got two. We
eyes of many.” rapidly grew in the first few years Centre with B-doubles required some
Freight Industry Awards were a great had to curtail the reverb effect if we
to the point we were having trouble finessing. Alan got together with some
In 1991 it was decided that it would encouragement to a lot of people.” had any chance of getting the music
trying to accommodate it,” he recalls. of the technical brains of the Victorian
be a black tie event. The crowd grew across through the massive sound
Since then Glen has been nominated “The legacy from the awards and industry to get around a conundrum.
in size to around 500 people. People system so the people in the back didn’t
for Best Fleet of the Year a further four accolades that flowed from it was that What weight per square centimetre
came from interstate on the strength experience that relay effect.”
times and won it on three occasions. everyone who attended had a bloody would an unladen B-double with a
VTA CEO Peter Anderson. of its growing reputation. Guests, in
In 1993 he was recognised as the good time.” 12.5 tonne Kenworth attached to it do The next major obstacle was
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GUEST COLUMNIST WONDERFUL WOMEN'S LUNCH
TERRIFIC TURNOUT FOR ANNUAL
The Model T Ford and de Havilland Comet
and think they’re a very competent
transformed how communities and
organisation. It’s been a great business interacted in the 19th century.
WOMEN’S LUNCH
initiative. They’ve done a great thing.”
Staging the event is like a military
operation according to Anderson. The
team is well practiced. He recalls back
The VTA Annual Women’s
in the ‘90s sitting in a giant adjoining
room that the organisers booked to
Lunch has cemented
augment the main gala which had its place as one of the
been sold out before tickets had Association’s best-attended
even gone on sale, causing a spill- networking events with a
over. It was the first Freight Industry record number of members
awards Anderson attended.
The room before the 1999 event. and guests attending the
“I’m not sure we’ll ever get back to event in late April.
the heady days of three and half
how would they feed everyone environment,” says Alan.
thousand people again. That was just Over 170 gathered on a stunning
remembers Phil.
More recently the VTA has built the madness,” he recalls fondly. “It still Melbourne autumn day for
“The meal had to be on time and AFIAs around a theme. Last year it remains a huge event to have been an afternoon of great food,
A-grade quality,” he says. That was The Greatest Show on Earth kept going for 30 years and we’ve kept camaraderie and presentations
The TWUSUPER group enjoyed the occasion as
required, simply, establishing three and for the 30th anniversary the it going because of what it means to from several notable women in
representatives of the Women's Lunch sponsor.
separate kitchens and bringing in event will celebrate the music of the industry. As the CEO it gives me transport.
addition to the food, the staff to cook Queen following the popular biopic the opportunity to say thank you to all
VTA CEO Peter Anderson opened
and serve it and the cutlery. All totalled Bohemian Rhapsody. A rotating of those people who have helped us
proceedings with an address that
18,000 glasses were ordered. stage, prominently situated in the along the way.”
reflected on how far the industry
middle of the room which was
“There was,” says Alan, with a This year’s awards scheduled for has come in terms of increasing
introduced in 2017, will return.
touch of pride, “not one complaint Saturday 7 September at Crown female participation rates in
Last year it accommodated 80
about the food.” Palladium will recognise the transport, before throwing to
professional dancers.
Personality of the Year, Young Achiever keynote speakers Roz Shaw of
Then there were those golf carts.
The event, according to Glen Cameron, Award, Sustainable Environment Gallaher Insurance Brokers and
“I’d announce the winner on stage is a great opportunity to catch up Award, Application of Technology Roma Britnell, Shadow Victorian
and the golf cart which had a camera with compatriots in the industry and Award, Best Practice Safety Award, Minister for Rural Roads, Ports &
mounted to it would go down and pick have some fun. He says the VTA don’t and Investment in People Award. Freight.
them up and on the way they would do anything by halves.
Tickets can purchased from Roz enthralled guests with her story
get interviewed, they’d come up on
“The VTA has always been a great www.vta.com.au of growing up in a transport family
stage be presented with their award
organisation to work with and to become CEO of Hawkins Road
and disappear again,” Phil says. VTA Chief Executive Officer Peter Anderson welcomed the Shadow Minister for
represent the industry,” he says. Transport whilst Roma articulated
William Craske Rural Roads, Port and Freight, Roma Britnell to the lunch as one of the key speakers.
He even paid two doctors to monitor “They’ve always given me individually the challenges of growing up on
the audience from above in case and as a business great advice all Editor a farm in rural Victoria, and then
anyone needed medical assistance. through the last 44 years. I trust them Prime Mover Magazine going on to work as a dairy farmer,
Guests from the Victorian Ports Corporation were among the
mum and community leader, prior more than 170 people to attend the annual VTA Women's Lunch.
Denise Drysdale and Ernie Sigley were
to entering politics.
the co-hosts that night. Dragging
Ernie away from back stage where he Guests were entertained by
was glued to a TV broadcast of the signature VTA performer Sarah
qualifying final, with his beloved team Valentine and had ample
the Western Bulldogs, proved yet opportunity to meet new
another challenge. acquaintances and network with
friends and colleagues.
The event was eventually moved from
the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition In just four short years the Annual
Centre to its current home in the Women’s Lunch has grown to
grand Palladium Room at Crown. become one of the VTA’s most
popular events, which wouldn’t
“There was no other venue in
be possible without support from
Melbourne that could seat the Jersey Boys perform at the AFIAs.
sponsor TWUSUPER and our
numbers we needed in a pillar-free
membership.
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STATE CONFERENCE 2019 STATE CONFERENCE 2019
STATE CONFERENCE 2019 – Delegates take their places for a conference session.
DELEGATES EMBRACE REFORM
standards and equipment – what’s good of our industry and, more
new?; Safety and technology – importantly, the receptiveness
planning for change. of delegates to this important
challenge,” Anderson said.
The VTA assembled an
impressive group of key “The industry has certainly
speakers, headlined by matured beyond an ‘us versus
them’ mentality that was holding
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
us back, and unnecessarily pitting
for Transport, Infrastructure and
stakeholders against each other,
Regional Development, Michael
much to the detriment of us all.”
McCormack, the Victorian Roads,
Road Safety and TAC Minister, Mr Anderson said it was
Jaala Pulford, and Shadow encouraging to note the openness
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport,
Federal Assistant Minister for Road of operators to accept the Infrastructure and Regional Development, Michael McCormack
Safety, Senator Glenn Sterle, who need for change and to step officially opened the conference.
outlined their safety, transport and up and take their rightful place
VTA Chief Executive Officer Peter Anderson
(left) welcomed to the conference the infrastructure priorities, both in as integral members of the
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for government and in opposition. communities they serve.
Transport, Infrastructure and Regional
Development, Michael McCormack. Another keynote address was “I sense a growing recognition
delivered by the Victorian from the industry of the need to
Shadow Minister for Transport embrace change for improvements
This year’s resoundingly Infrastructure, David Davis, while to abound, and that building
successful VTA State National Transport Commission dialogue and understanding within
Conference held at Chief Planning Officer Paul Davies the communities that we operate
Silverwater Resort, Phillip provided a timely update on the in is paramount to our industry
Island, has reinforced the NTC-led review of National Heavy coming out of the shadows and
Vehicle Law, and delegates also standing up as a proud member
commitment of the industry Australian Industry Standards pair (l-r) Robert Adams and Klausch Schmidt Seaway Intermodel’s Dean Collihole (left) and Ros Milverton
heard from NHVR Chief Executive of society,” he said.
to embrace reforms to Officer Sal Petroccitto about the
enjoyed pre-event hospitality with VTA Industrial Relations Advisor Paul shared some time with Brendan Hopley (Murphy Transport
Ryan (right). Solutions, centre).
make it a safer, more regulator’s focus on ensuring the
prosperous, and attractive modern law is a factor in a safer
industry in which to work. and more productive industry.
Delegates also learned of
Held under the theme of Keep
developments with vital major
Up With Transport Reform,
road projects, the West Gate
almost 200 operators, suppliers,
Tunnel and North East Link through
regulators, legislators and other
updates from Peter Sammut, Chief
stakeholders undertook two
Executive of the West Gate Tunnel
days of intensive learning about
Authority, and Sebastian Motta,
the reforms that will impact the
Director Technical for the North
industry this year.
East Link Project.
The conference was divided into
VTA` Chief Executive Officer Peter
seven sessions – Setting the scene
Anderson said change was a
– the big picture in transport;
contstant theme throughout all the
Infrastructure – effect of the major
presentations.
projects; The law and punishment
– reducing risk; The major reforms “I was particularly struck by the VTA Chief Executive Officer Peter Anderson TWUSUPER Chief Executive Officer Frank Conference delegates included (left)
– HVNL, licensing and road user consistent call to action by all the pictured with the newly appointed Sandy made introductory remarks as the VicRoads’ Eric Henderson and Solo
Victorian Minister for Roads, Road Safety conference’s major sponsor. Resource Recovery’s Adrien Scott.
charges; Industrial relations – speakers for stakeholders to work and the TAC, Jaala Pulford.
striking a fair balance; Vehicle constructively together for the
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STATE CONFERENCE 2019 NEWS
CFMC JOINS MAZARS
IN AUSTRALIA
VTA member Cummings Melbourne partnership along with
Flavel McCormack has their business services teams.”
been rebranded following Mr Hudswell said local directors
its integration into the would continue to run and control
international accounting the Mazars practice here while
drawing on the resources of the
network of the French
international operation, when
founded Mazars Group. required.
The invitation to join the group Mazars has its origins in Europe
has been met with excitement but has built a strong presence
by the directors who have for internationally.
several years assisted Mazars with
“Mazars has a particular interest
localised auditing for some of its
Preparing for the conference dinner were (l-r) Roma Britnell, the in developing its capabilities in
clients in Melbourne.
Shadow Minister for Rural Roads, Ports and Freight, David Davis, Bob Potton, from AMK Container Services (left), was seated alongside the Asia Pacific region where it
the Victorian Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the immediate past Victorian Shadow Minister for Roads and Australian partner Greg Hudswell is already strongly represented
ATA President Geoff Crouch. Infrastructure, Ports and Freight, David Hodgett.
said the intregration of the firms including a large practice in China,”
Mazars Melbourne partner
has evolved from their mutual Greg Hudswell. Mr Hudswell said.
respect of the other’s operations.
“Consistent with this Asian region
“Over time we have developed a development focus, Mazars can
“As part of this integration, our
strong working relationship with now boast representative firms in
firm will be joined by an existing
Mazars and have become very Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Mazars office located in Heidelberg,
comfortable with its leadership By joining Mazars our firm will
providing the opportunity to
team, its integrity and technical participate in this Asian region
welcome three new, young and
competence,” Mr Hudswell said. growth strategy. “
highly capable partners to our
VTA EVENTS
The National Secretary of the Transport
Workers’ Union, Michael Kaine was among
Knorr-Bremse colleagues Brett Medlin (left) and the speakers during an industrial relations
CALENDAR 2019
Steve Reynolds were among conference delegates. session.
Following is a list of programmed VTA events for 2019.
We encourage members to participate.
July November
25 (Thursday) 18 (Monday)
New Members Networking Night VTA Golf Day
Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne Commonwealth Golf Club
Sponsor: TWUSUPER Sponsor: TWUSUPER
August December
6 August (Tuesday) 06 (Friday)
Port Outlook VTA Christmas Lunch
Sketch Docklands Sponsor: Viva Energy Australia
September
What’s new in vehicle standards and equipment was addressed 07 (Saturday)
by a panel comprising (l-r) Brett Meredith (Knorr-Bremse), Terry Australian Freight Industry Awards
Rowland (GraysOnline), Thiago Leal (Volvo Trucks) and Paul Fagg Crown Palladium, Southbank
(Mercedes-Benz Trucks). Sponsors: TWUSUPER, Viva Energy Australia
18 Priority Report | WINTER 2019 Priority Report | WINTER 2019 19MAXITRANS TRANSURBAN
MAXITRANS SHOWS WEST GATE TUNNEL
END TO END CAPABILITY PROGRESSING
Another highlight was the new Government and Transurban the West Gate and Bolte bridges
Freighter Lightweight Skel, which during the project’s development to connecting the new tunnel to
features a reduced tare weight of negotiate toll concessions for heavy CityLink, the Port of Melbourne and
over half a ton compared to the vehicle users. These concessions the CBD. Once complete, the project
previous standard Skel model with provide an incentive for operators will take 28,000 vehicles off the West
the new trailer providing a significant to use the improved West Gate Gate Bridge and 22,000 vehicles off
efficiency gain for owners, without Freeway and the new tunnel, so the Bolte Bridge.
compromising on strength and freight gets to and from the Port
Works will ramp up near the Port of
durability. quicker and over 9000 trucks a day
Melbourne in the coming months,
MaxiPARTS has more than 20,000 The West Gate Tunnel is a are taken off local roads – a win-win
with a huge crane to be installed
project for all of Melbourne, for drivers and the local community.
truck and trailer parts available along Footscray Road to build the
at over 20 locations throughout not just those in the west. Construction on the project is new roadway. At over 100 metres
Australia, or online via the MaxiPARTS Every driver has been progressing well, and it’s exciting long, the crane will sit on top of
site and offers customers a superb frustrated by being stuck to see the first of two tunnel boring support piers up to 40 metres
automated inventory management machines arrive in Melbourne to above the ground and gradually lift
in gridlock on the Monash,
system called, MaxiSTOCK. Staff were build the new tunnels. Named ‘Bella’ concrete segments into place. Over
on hand at the show to discuss the Tulla or CityLink because of and ‘Vida,’ the two tunnel boring two years, the crane will lift almost
MaxiTRANS invited customers to discuss PBS solutions for their business with its in-house benefits of the cloud-based system, traffic on the West Gate. This machines will get to work this year 1600 concrete segments to build the
experts at the Brisbane Truck Show and displayed the Hamelex White PBS 4 axle dog tipper.
which when set up at a customer’s project will end our over- digging 6.8 kilometres of new tunnel new road.
facility, cuts administration and reliance on the bridge and between the Maribyrnong River and
The project is working closely with the
VTA member MaxiTRANS, efficiency and reliability theme, the improves uptime by automatically
will mean a better and more the West Gate Freeway.
Port to ensure access is maintained
which is the largest supplier display included a Live Bottom Floor ordering parts.
reliable run along the M1 Significant progress is also being during construction. When it opens
trailer, which is an enhanced solution
of locally manufactured, This year’s show was also a platform corridor. made to widen the West Gate in 2022, the West Gate Tunnel will
for bulk transport applications that
high quality heavy road perfectly complements the existing
to promote the rollout of the brand Freeway, with work underway to mean direct freeway connections to
transport trailer solutions in new service program, MaxiASSIST. The project is a massive investment build the inbound and outbound Swanson and Appleton Dock.
MaxiTRANS portfolio.”
Complementary to the company’s in our state’s future, and the recent tunnel portals, strengthen the road
Australia and New Zealand, The West Gate Tunnel Project
He added that the ability to unload existing capability, it’s a service passing of project legislation enables to carry in excess of 100 tones and
has demonstrated its end-to- its content while in motion using an offering that will prove valuable to an integrated operations centre for add two extra traffic lanes in each
will make a big difference for
end-capability at the 2019 years to come.
interior conveyor belt system, offers MaxiTRANS’ customers. both CityLink and the West Gate direction.
Brisbane Truck Show. operators a safer and more versatile Tunnel and new tolling products for
MaxiTRANS has produced more Closer to the city, crews are getting Wes Ballantine
alternative to unload in unstable freight.
For the first time the company PBS units than any other trailer ready to build the elevated roadway Transurban Group Executive
environments or where overhead
showcased its MaxiPARTS and manufacturer and its stand was The VTA worked closely with the that will provide an alternative to Victoria and Strategy
obstacles exist.
MaxiTRANS Servicing, along with the staffed by a number of in-house PBS
recently acquired Live Bottom Floor Show attendees were introduced specialists. The PBS expertise was
solution,Trout River Australia, with a to a range of Freighter innovations represented by a Hamelex White
stand at the show, held from May 16- designed to maximise safety and aluminium four-axle dog tipper, which
19 at the Brisbane Convention and efficiency and viewed the award includes the latest chassis design with
Exhibition Centre. winning T-Liner MARK II trailer, as well significant tare weight advantages.
as a new Freighter Skel featuring a
“The stand demonstrated our Remaining with the safety theme, the
lightweight design.
commitment to providing the Hamelex White display also featured
transport industry with even safer, A further feature of the stand was side underrun protection, as well as
more efficient and reliable solutions," the SafeADJUST™ Mezzanine Deck a new retractable roof system and
said MaxiTRANS Group General solution. Landslide tipper liner.
Manager, Sales and Marketing,
“The deck is adjusted from the safety Show attendees were also able to
Andrew McKenzie.
of a forklift, eliminating the need view the latest developments on the
“Another first for the MaxiTRANS to manually remove and replace Maxi-CUBE Classic, a range that
group was a prominent display of its saddles when altering the deck delivers outstanding performance
Tunnel boring machine ‘Bella’ at the northern
most recent brand acquisition, Trout height,” said Kevin Manfield, General with optimised strength, durability portal site ready to be assembled.
River Australia. Continuing the safety, Manager Products and Markets. and design.
20 Priority Report | WINTER 2019 Priority Report | WINTER 2019 21VTA MEMBER PROFILE
The VTA thanks the continued support of our members, sponsors and supporters that enables us
to continue to work on behalf of our members. The VTA encourages the use of these companies
and their services wherever possible and remember to mention you’re a VTA member.
RETIREMENT BRINGS A NEW
LEASE ON LIFE
The Victorian Transport lease business internal to the bank
Association is among those which was fantastic.
TWUSUPER has been the Industry Super Fund for Viva Energy is one of Australia’s leading energy
to pay tribute to the long- “That was predominantly covering people in transport and logistics since 1984, and as a companies. We’re proud to be Australian, proud of
standing contribution to our trucks and mobile plant, such as SuperStream-compliant fund, can help you meet your our 110-year history and extremely proud of our
super obligations. EmployerAccess and our secure achievements.
industry by sgfleet Head earthmoving equipment. We took
employer website provides fee-free administration We help Australians reach their destinations by making,
the residual position over five and
of Commercial Fleet, David and flexible payment options for your employees’ importing and delivering the fuels, lubricants, chemicals
seven-year terms along with value super contributions. This includes an online clearing and bitumen they need to get there. We’re with workers
Threlfall following his recent add services and had to set all that house which lets you to make super payments for all on their daily commute and families on their school
retirement. up with systems and good people, your employees, no matter which fund they belong run. We’re with industry, too, helping truck drivers move
to. Combined with an experienced Employer Service freight across the country and machinery operators in the
some of whom are still with the team to help you with day-to-day enquiries (and make mining, aviation and marine industries.
VTA Relationship Manager Kevin
business today.” site visits to most locations), using TWUSUPER as your We proudly own and operate one of Australia’s four
Halpin acknowledged Mr Threlfall business’s default super fund makes perfect sense. oil refineries at Geelong in Victoria, and a nationwide
as a great supporter and friend of In 2008, the NAB sold its network of more than 20 fuel import terminals from
the Association over many years. commercial operation to sgfleet, Contact Robert Laba, which we supply around a quarter of the country’s total
where David became based as Member & Employers Services Manager, liquid fuel energy requirements.
“Throughout his career, David David Threlfall was among the guest on 0407 563 879 Through an extensive network of around 1,250 Shell
Head of Commercial Fleet until his Email : robert_laba@twusuper.com.au branded service stations across the country, our quality
has had an association with speakers at our most recent VTA State
Conference. recent retirement in April. fuel and convenience is never far away.
the transport industry through
vehicle financing, leasing and He is proud that from humble Contact Nick Lubransky,
[Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement before you make an
management,” Mr Halpin said. businesses,” Mr Threlfall said. beginnings the NAB role developed investment decision (which you can obtain using these contact details). TWU Marketing Manager – Transport Lubricants
into the operation of some Nominees Pty Ltd ABN 67 002 835 412 is the trustee of TWU Super Fund ABN on 0414 725 644
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Email : Nick.Lubransky@vivaenergy.com.au
4500 units of trucks, plant and
supporter of our events, speaking was predominantly with the ANZ
equipment and that he was able to
at several conferences and also Bank and Esanda Finance.”
integrate his knowledge and share
competing in our golf days where
It was a defining period in the experiences with those at sgfleet
he and his teams over the years
1990s when he was among a to now be in excess of 20,000
would invariably win.
group of businesspeople to envision commercial assets under leasing
“David has been an outstanding a new direction for lease financing and management.
ambassador for sgfleet.” with the establishment of a joint
“This area of sgfleet has evolved in
venture between Esanda and the
Upon recapping a business career the Australian market and overseas
privately-owned Linfox.
of more than 30 years, David with a whole industry developing
said that whilst his business was “We were pioneers in the operating from not just the leasing of cars CMV Truck & Bus has five dealerships located in Victoria,
Over the past 45 years, change has been constant in heavy selling new and used Mack, UD Trucks and Volvo Trucks
not dependent on transport, the lease business which was fairly new but more specialist vehicles that motor insurance. and Volvo Buses, as well as CMV Finance, CMV Fleet
association with the VTA was to Australia in terms of businesses extend to tippers, fridge trucks and The vehicles and equipment our customers rely on have Leasing, CMV Fleet Management, CMV AdBlue®, service,
integral to stay connected and basically taking a long-term rental elevating work platforms. These become safer, faster and cleaner. The cargoes they carry are repair, warranty, parts and VicRoads services for new and
abreast of the industry issues. which we called a full service lease,” can be quite complex so you really now more delicate and time sensitive than ever before. used trucks and buses.
At NTI, we’ve always been successful in finding new ways to CMV Truck & Bus is a division of the CMV Group, a
Mr Threlfall said. need a different skill set within keep our customers moving.
”I have always felt it important privately owned South Australian-based company
your organisation to just have an Today, we offer premium specialist insurance products established in 1934. A third generation family owned
to have a relationship with “This entity was called Fleetlink
awareness and how to connect designed to protect Australian businesses and families. organisation, the CMV Group has grown from a staff
associations like the VTA which, and my role was as National Sales Businesses and families just like yours.
with the broader marketplace and of five to employing more than 1,260 people, with
in my opinion, is now the most Manager. substantial operations in South Australia, Victoria and
industry along with key suppliers Contact Lou Borrelli on 0412 293 128
progressive in Australian Tasmania and an annual turnover in excess of $1 billion.
I worked fairly closely with the and service providers,” David said. Email: louborrelli@nti.com.au CMV has more than 80 years’ experience in a variety of
transport,” he said.
finance director, CEO and MD of markets including Australia’s automotive, commercial
In retirement, David and wife
“That’s one of the reasons I am a Linfox and Lindsay (Fox) to some and agricultural industries.
Alex plan on taking their off-road
firm believer in maintaining those extent. I learnt a lot and it was a
campervan to parts of Australia Contact Charles Bunker-Smith 03 9931 6000 or
relationships that connect you to wonderful experience working with cbunkersmith@cmv.com.au
such as the Nullarbor Plain and
who they deal with, particularly in this private JV company while still www.cmvtb.com.au
the Pilbara region of WA, after
government circles.” engaged within the bank.
having a taste of the Kimberley
“I have gained a lot of enjoyment “When this business was sold I region last year.
and fulfillment from helping people approached the National Australia
with the funding to support their Bank to establish an operational
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