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Women in the Transport Industry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people believe that the transport industry is only exclusive to men. However, this is really not the case. Like all other industries, Australia’s transport industry is quite large and is being run by different people from all walks of life, regardless of their gender or race. Now, if you’re …

10 Nov

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5 Fundamentals of Load Restraint

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are 5 Fundamentals of Load Restraint principles to consider before you hit the road, driving that massive equipment around. These significant factors include packaging, friction, dunnage, no load gaps, and number of restrains. Figure 1. Performance Standards for Load Restraints (p8, Load Restraint Guide 2018) | National Transportation Commission Here’s …

8 Nov

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Protect A Load with Friction Mat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Protect A Load Friction Mat Testing Date : 16/01/2018 Ref: E00728 Author: Paul Dore, BEMech, MIEAUST Logistics Engineer, Engistics Tel 0437 988 148 Reviewed: Mike Robertson BEMech, CPEng, RPEQ Managing Director, Engistics Tel 0425 001 086 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Report Contents/Overview Introduction and Purpose of Testing Background – Tie Down Restraint …

8 Nov

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How to Use Poly Buckle Strapping System

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]1. Cut length of strapping tape approximately 60cm longer than length required to encircle items to be secured[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]2. Position strapping around items as desired. Where strapping meets, form a loop with each end, with the tail ends of the strapping facing away from each other.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator style=”shadow”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]3. Feed …

8 Nov

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You Need Your Knees

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I still remember how I felt when I started out driving – bullet proof…. healthy, strong and full of energy. Working a hard week, making good money I found satisfaction in my job as owner driver hauling heavy equipment. Days turned to weeks, weeks turned to months, months turned to …