AUSTRALIA’S TOP SELLING TRUCK BRAND SINCE 1989 - T-mark 2014
AUTUMN 2014
TASSIE GETS ITS FIRST FY 8X4
ISUZU JOINS THE FOOD TRUCK CRAZE
ISUZU TAKES FORKS ‘4’ U WORKSHOP ON THE ROAD
KEEPING THE WHEELS ON THE SCRAP TYRE DISPOSAL BUSINESS
THE FUTURE OF TELEMATICS AND AUSTRALIAN HEAVY VEHICLES
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6 New Releases
20 IAL Parts & Service
21 Tech Torque
22 IAL World
23 Truck of the Year
24 Dealer Network
Isuzu joins the food truck craze
Meet two of Melbourne’s food trucks:
Smokin’ Barrys and The Curry Truck.
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Veolia brings first
FY 8x4 to Tasmania
Veolia puts its new FYH 2000 to work.
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Isuzu takes Forks ‘4’ U workshop
on the road
Forks ‘4’ U service truck improves on
business efficiencies.
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Keeping the wheels on the
scrap tyre disposal business
Meet Ipswich-based family business,
S & J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals.
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The future of telematics and
Australian heavy vehicles
Industry feature on the benefits of
telematics for infrastructure and business.
W
elcome to another edition of Truck Power. I’m sure that our readers will have mixed
feelings about the recent budget handed down by Treasurer Hockey. Isuzu customers
are certainly a diverse bunch – from the owner driver or tradie running a single vehicle,
to a fleet manager or company owner responsible for hundreds of trucks. Given the
varied circumstances some readers will be happier than others.
With plenty of leaks or ‘softeners’ being aired in the lead-up, there were probably not too many
surprises in the end. One initiative that not many will argue against is the Government’s proposed
road infrastructure investment. The vast geographic nature of this country coupled with its relatively
sparse population, means Australia is very dependent on a strong road network for continued
economic prosperity.
What will hurt in achieving better infrastructure though is the planned increase of the fuel levy. There’ll
be no escaping this every time you fill up your truck.
Now for some cheerful news. In this edition of Truck Power, we’re giving owners the chance to win
a tablet of their choice to the value of $1,000. See the next page for full details and conditions. If you
would prefer to receive your edition of Truck Power via email as a .pdf file, send us an email as per the
directions, and be in the running to win this great prize.
To ease the budgetary pain, we’ve teamed up with Michelin to promote their offer to Isuzu truck
owners of $50 off the price of selected new Michelin tyres - please see the insert for full details.
This promotion is also timely given the feature in this edition on tyre safety and winter
weather looming.
In this edition we bring you more details of Isuzu’s newest model variant, the FYJ 2000 8x4 Auto, it’s a
model that’s been optimised to suit the specific requirements of agitator work. It also won ‘Truck of the
Show’ at the recent International Truck Trailer and Equipment Show (ITTES) held in Melbourne.
In our operator stories we serve up a diverse range of articles beginning with a piece about N Series food
trucks – the variety and quality of food available from some of these trucks is amazing as you’ll see.
We then travel to Tasmania to learn about the state’s first FY Series which is already proving a valuable
acquisition for leading environmental services provider, Veolia.
Australian warehousing has for many years relied on the humble forklift to keep goods racked and
stacked, when there’s a breakdown, work can literally come to a standstill. This is where Forks ‘4’ U can
help. The company runs an NQR 450 set-up as a mobile service unit, and offers a fast breakdown service.
The final of our feature stories takes a look at two new FXLs that have been put into service with S & J
Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals. The new trucks are the latest in a long line of Isuzus that the company
uses to haul used tyres.
Also of note in this edition is a piece detailing the latest trends and advancements in vehicle telematics
systems. The use of telematics is sure to grow rapidly in coming years and the article explores some of
the benefits the technology can deliver.
Of course, this Autumn issue also features also features all your other Truck Power regular segments.
We hope you enjoy the edition.
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DAVID MASTERTON WINS ISUZU CARE AWARD
Webster Trucks’ Customer Care Specialist,
David Masterton, was awarded the Isuzu Care
Award at this year’s Isuzu Care conference
recently held in Tasmania.
David’s Customer Care Specialist role is just one
element of his job as Group Customer Relations
Manager at the dealership, but it is one he puts a lot
of effort into.
“Our internal system allows us to record all of our
customers’ details, so when we are liaising with
a customer we can understand their needs and
situation, not just from a truck point of view, but also
on an individual level,” David said.
“I was absolutely stoked to have won the Isuzu
Care Award. I have always wanted to achieve this
and was hungry for it. A lot of worthy people have
received this award in the past so I was absolutely
thrilled to win it.”
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Webster Trucks’ David Masterton received the Isuzu Care
Award for his dedication to improving the customer experience.
“I am the customer champion within the business.
I am responsible for helping improve our
customer experience, assist dealership staff with
understanding what the Isuzu Care program is and
providing customer feedback to the business to
ensure we can learn from it,” David said.
David has been in his role for over five years and
is pleased that Webster Trucks has always placed
above the national customer satisfaction score
average, as well as being named an Isuzu Dealer
Excellence winner a number of times.
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NEWS
ISUZU IMPRESSES
SHOWGOERS AT
MELBOURNE ITTES
Isuzu Trucks showcased an extensive selection of its popular models in a large exhibit at this
year’s International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show in Melbourne, and was also awarded
‘Truck of the Show’ for the optimised FYJ 2000 8x4 Medium Auto.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
Scan the QR code with your smart phone
or tablet to see a video of the Isuzu stand
at the Melbourne International Truck Trailer
and Equipment Show, posted on Isuzu
Australia’s YouTube channel.
HOW TO SCAN
Use the QR barcode reader on your device to scan. Your
device may already have a reader app installed, if not, visit
your app store.
If you don’t have a smart phone or tablet, go to http://www.
youtube.com/isuzuaustralia, then click on ‘Isuzu Trucks –
2014 Melbourne Truck Show’.
Included in the 15 vehicle display, which drew
significant crowds during the four-day show, were N,
F, FX, FY and Giga Series vehicles covering the light,
medium and heavy duty weight classes.
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Also featured was a Limited Edition F Series model
with high horsepower engine, Hendrickson airbag
rear suspension, Allison Auto transmission, Alcoa
alloy wheels and other enhancements.
The stand displayed a wide range of model
configurations including crew cab, ready-to-work
vehicles and the ‘winning’ agitator-bodied 8x4 FY
Series that has been further optimised for
the application.
The optimised FYJ 2000 8x4 Auto features a
shortened wheelbase (713 mm shorter than
Medium wheelbase FYJ 2000) which offers users a
significant tare weight reduction. Read more about
this model on page 6.
Representing Isuzu’s alternative fuel range were two
low emission CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)-powered
models, the NLR 200 CNG and FSR 850 CNG.
This year’s ITTES also saw the official launch of
the Isuzu Telematics programs, ‘Isuzu Telematics
Connect’ and ‘Isuzu Telematics Connect Plus’.
Truck show attendees were able to see live
demonstrations of this technology on the Isuzu
Trucks’ stand, seeing firsthand how the real-time
vehicle tracking and monitoring systems can improve
operating efficiencies and reduce overall costs.
Complementing the display was IAL’s recentlyrestored 1979 SBR 422 heritage truck, in its first
official public viewing, which garnered widespread
interest from true Isuzu fans.
Also on show was a selection of Isuzu parts and
accessories, including Isuzu fluid products and
an NQR 450 kitted out in the latest range of Isuzu
accessories. An industrial engines display also
alerted attendees to the brand’s broad range of offhighway engines.
NEWS
ISUZU LEADS THE WAY
WITH NEW TELEMATICS
PROGRAM
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Isuzu Trucks set a new industry benchmark with
the official launch of Isuzu Telematics in early April.
A groundbreaking vehicle management tool, Isuzu
Telematics delivers operational ‘visibility’ on the
road − letting you know about the day-to-day health,
security, fleet productivity, and truck efficiency of your
fleet in ‘real time’.
Mileage monitoring and automatic service alerts is
another key feature of Isuzu Telematics, allowing for
easy reconciliation of realistic running costs, general
fleet efficiency, and easy maintenance and service
scheduling.
Isuzu Telematics offers users two systems: ‘Isuzu
Telematics Connect’ and ‘Isuzu Telematics Connect
Plus’, and each provide an extensive range of realtime vehicle tracking and monitoring systems.
Driver safety is taken care of with a driver assistance
button, theft alert, and soon-to-be-released two-way
driver messaging component.
IAL Marketing Manager Jeff Birdseye believes Isuzu
Telematics will change the face of fleet management
and driver efficiency in the years ahead.
“We know we’re raising the bar with this new
program. With Isuzu Telematics in play we’re going to
see safer truck drivers on the road, and businesses
The genuine telematics solution has been developed
in partnership with Isuzu, designed in Australia for
Australian conditions, and while the technology might be
complex, installation of the compact telematics modules
is simple and non-invasive to existing vehicle hardware.
Installation of the ‘Isuzu Telematics Connect’ module
is also possible on older model Isuzu trucks, and even
trucks from other brands, allowing the owner full visibility
of their entire fleet regardless of truck type or age.
For more information on the benefits of Isuzu
Telematics, talk to your local Isuzu truck dealer.
www.isuzu.com.au
Use of satellites through the Global Positioning
System (GPS) offers 24/7 vehicle tracking, journey
playback, and arrival notification, which can be
accessed as it’s happening, from any internetenabled device in the world.
will benefit long-term from lower, overall fleet
operating costs and improved service efficiencies,”
Mr Birdseye said.
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NEW RELEASES
ISUZU’S OPTIMISED
FY MODEL MIXING
IT WITH THE BEST
Isuzu Australia Limited’s (IAL) newly released FYJ 2000 8x4 Auto,
with optimised specification to suit agitator applications, has
received the nod from a panel of industry experts after being
awarded ‘Truck of the Show’ at the 2014 Melbourne International
Truck Trailer and Equipment Show (ITTES).
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hile models in the existing FY twin
steer axle line-up have already
proved popular, and have been
taken up in encouraging numbers
by concreting fleets in cities and regional areas,
some customers had some more specific
requirements which IAL has now fulfilled.
The optimised FYJ 2000 8x4 Auto features a
shortened wheelbase (713 mm shorter than the
existing medium wheelbase FYJ 2000), which
when combined with careful re-arrangement of
chassis-mounted components such as air tanks
and batteries, offers users a significant tare
weight reduction.
The smaller platform aids manoeuvrability, with
the new model boasting a calculated turning
circle of under 17.5 m, greatly aiding its use in
high-density urban conditions.
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Also assisting weight reduction are lightweight
Alcoa alloy wheels and specially selected
Yokohama tyres in the ubiquitous 11R22.5 size
favoured in agitator applications.
The fuel tank for the model has been reviewed
and made more compact, as urban-type
environments and the back-to-base nature of
agitator works means the larger 400 litre tanks
are not required.
The concrete industry requirement to avoid
stirring up dust on building sites was met by
fitting a vertical exhaust stack, using mainly
existing Isuzu parts from other models. While
this added a little weight, the FYJ’s simple Diesel
Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) exhaust system could
be modified quite easily, when compared with the
strictly controlled SCR or particulate filter systems
on competitor trucks.
The enhanced FYJ 2000 8x4 impressed trade and
public attendees alike at the recent Melbourne
International, Truck, Trailer and Show (ITTES),
picking up the ‘Truck of the Show’ award.
The Isuzu FYJ “ticked all of the boxes” in its
demonstrated innovation in responding to specific
industry needs, according to the judging panel.
IAL Chief Engineer, Product Strategy, Simon
Humphries, says the ITTES award offers a
positive indication the FYJ 2000 enhancements
will enable greater efficiencies for customers and
the wider industry.
“It’s in keeping with Isuzu’s philosophy of
continual improvement that we’ve further refined
our FY model range with this latest release.
“The lower tare weight has been achieved
without impacting power or performance,
allowing customers greater flexibility and
enhanced payload-bearing potential,” Mr
Humphries said.
Other acknowledged performance features of the
FYJ 2000 were retained during the specification
optimisation, including a 6-speed automatic
Allison HD 4430 series transmission, Hendrickson
HAS461 airbag rear suspension and standard
driver controlled differential cross locks to assist
in low traction conditions on construction sites.
Safety features include anti-lock braking system
(ABS), ECE-R29-compliant cab, ECE-R93-compliant
Front Underrun Protection Device (FUPD), driver’s
SRS airbag and ISRI 6860 air suspension driver’s
seat with seatbelt pretensioner.
As with all of the FY Series range, drivers are well
catered for in the FYJ 2000 8x4 Auto. The FY
Series cab is already widely regarded as one of
the best available in terms of ease of access, low
noise levels, excellent visibility, comfort and driver
appointments, while the standard Digital Audio
Visual Entertainment (DAVE) system with 15.7 cm
touch screen, CD/DVD player, Digital radio, AM/
FM tuner, Bluetooth phone connection and audio
streaming, combined with voice commands is a
class-leading system.
The DAVE unit can incorporate optional* satellite
navigation, tyre pressure monitoring system and
up to four video cameras to allow the driver to
monitor vehicle operation.
*Available at additional cost
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(L - R) IAL Chief Engineer, Product Strategy SImon Humphries and Marketing
Manager Jeff Birdseye with the ITTES award for ‘Truck of the Show’.
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
OF TRUCK POWER
2014 marks 20 years since
our first edition of Truck
Power hit the desks and
dashboards of our readers
back in March of 1994.
In the early days our magazine was titled
Isuzu Truck Owners Club with the first edition
featuring articles on Isuzu’s extensive dealer
network, service tips and the first ever dealer
profile – David Cheney, Dealer Principal at
Patterson Cheney Trucks.
Isuzu customer, PFD Food Services graced the
pages as the first ever customer application story.
We revisited this customer just last edition to find
March 1994: First edition of the Isuzu Truck
Owners Club. PFD Food Services was featured as a
customer application story.
May 1994: Isuzu’s all new N Series range launched.
November 1994: 1995 F Series range launched,
including ‘asbestos free clutch plates, reverse
warning beeper and electronic road speed limiter’.
April 1998: The magazine was renamed Truck
Power and given a brighter and more eye-catching
look. Boral Group’s fleet of FVZ 1400 dual purpose
concrete agitators and tippers was featured.
2000: A special 2000 Isuzu Truck Range issue
released. TNT’s Giga EXY truck graced the front cover.
Spring 2000: Another new magazine design with
bolder headlines. Readers heard how the media
had its first drive of the 2000 truck range.
Autumn 2002: Isuzu’s CNG N Series trial model
featured on the front cover and inside pages.
Spring 2004: The tenth anniversary issue and
latest F Series upgrades.
2004: Truck Power moves to a custom page size
and design is enhanced to follow a traditional
magazine style. A greater focus is made on quality
photography and better use of pull-outs.
Winter 2005: A special edition to launch the new
2005 N Series models.
Spring 2007: A ‘new generation’ of Isuzu trucks
was launched.
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Autumn 2008: The launch of the new generation
Tradepack.
Spring 2009: Magazine takes on more modern design.
Summer 2009-2010: The iconic Isuzu N
Series range turns 50. Truck Power available
electronically.
Summer 2012-2013: The all new FY Series range
is launched, with pages of truck specifications,
industry comments and media impressions.
Summer 2013-2014: Isuzu achieves 25
consecutive years of Australian truck market
leadership. Isuzu’s SBR heritage model is featured
on the front cover to celebrate.
that today they are using over 60 Isuzu trucks in
their fleet.
Each quarter since then we have continued to
bring you the latest news in the trucking industry,
both at Isuzu and the industry at large.
We hope you enjoy this retrospective of some of
our stand-out covers over the years. Keep
on Trucking.
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FEATURE
The Curry Truck owner Ibi Youssef serves up some spicy food truck fare.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
Scan the QR code with your smart phone
or tablet to see a video of Smokin’ Barrys
and The Curry Truck on the road, posted
on Isuzu Australia’s YouTube channel.
Use the QR barcode reader on your device to scan. Your
device may already have a reader app installed, if not, visit
your app store.
If you don’t have a smart phone or tablet, go to http://www.
youtube.com/isuzuaustralia, then click on ‘Truck Power – On
the road with Melbourne Food Trucks’.
The food truck phenomenon has well and truly arrived in
Australia, bringing with it a mind-boggling assortment of
colourful food trucks touting delicious cuisines from all
corners of the globe. Truck Power heads outs on the road with
two food truckers serving gourmet fare to Melbourne’s hungry
hoardes, and discovers why the Isuzu N series is perfectly
suited to keeping these mobile eateries on the move.
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HOW TO SCAN
ISUZU JOINS
THE FOOD
TRUCK CRAZE
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FEATURE
Jim White with his southern-inspired food truck – Smokin’ Barrys.
HOLY SMOKE! ISUZU GOES SOUTHERN STYLE
With a motto like “You don’t need teeth to eat our
meat!” it’s hard to ignore Smokin’ Barrys, one of the
latest players in the Melbourne food truck scene.
Built on an Isuzu NNR 200 platform, the mobile
southern style barbeque kitchen provides a large
selection of mouth-watering meats basted in
special sauces and marinades, and then cooked
for over 16 hours.
“In the past I used to tow a mobile kitchen trailer
with my Isuzu D-Max Ute, however I needed a
bigger vehicle to keep up with the expansion of
the business.”
In addition to visiting Melbourne’s suburbs, Smokin’
Barrys has also been a festival favourite since its
inception in late 2011 and has attended events
such as Springfest, Midsumma and Moomba.
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Smokin’ Barrys was developed by business owner,
Jim White, who travelled to Memphis, USA and
learnt how to cook in the traditional southern style
from the masters.
Jim plans to develop his business which currently
has two full-time employees and eight part-time
employees, and start a franchise which will
exclusively use Isuzu trucks.
As part of his training, he also attended one of the
largest barbeque competitions – Memphis in May’s
World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest.
Jim said that when looking for a truck model to
suit his franchise kitchen business, he found the
NNR 200 to be the right fit for the mobile kitchen
body design.
Jim said he came up with the mobile kitchen idea
while watching American TV.
“Smokin’ Barrys is one of the only mobile kitchens
of its sort in Victoria as most food trucks offer
more traditional fast food options such as burgers
and Asian cuisine,” Jim said.
“I want to provide a unique and authentic
experience for my customers and the NNR 200
allows me to do so wherever we go.
“The size of my new truck is ideal for my business
as it is small enough to be driven on a car
licence,” he said.
“It has a great turning circle and is easy to drive
through tight residential streets.
“With a GVM of 4,500 kg, the NNR 200 can
accommodate the mobile kitchen body with ease.”
The custom-built van body comprises a fully
equipped kitchen which includes a gas fryer, gas
oven, cold salad bar, fridge and freezer.
The body, which took three months to build, was
constructed by Vehicle Mechanical Specialists
located in North Geelong.
The truck is mainly seen on metro roads but pops
up in rural areas every so often depending on the
event it will be attending.
Since the NNR 200 has been transformed into a
mobile kitchen, it has received a lot of positive
feedback.
The brightly signed truck has images of mouthwatering slow cooked meats splashed all over it
and turns heads wherever it goes.
According to Jim, he is confident the Isuzu NNR is
the right choice for his business and his plans for
its future.
“I’ve had other Isuzu trucks in the past and they
have all been excellent. They are so reliable – you
can’t fault them at all,” he said.
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ISUZU DELIVERS ON RELIABILITY FOR THE CURRY TRUCK
Not to be outdone, joining the new wave of
gourmet food truckers is Ibi Youssef, a man
fiercely passionate about spicy food and proud
owner of ‘The Curry Truck’.
Ibi’s mobile curry Mecca is a custom-built Isuzu
NPR 275, resplendent in its Taj Mahal vinyl wrap,
and fitted out as a fully-functioning kitchen by
A & B Food Truck Outfitters in Thomastown.
Ibi (an ex-mechanic) purchased his NPR as an
ex-demo model from Westar Truck Centre, and
says he knew he wanted an Isuzu from the get-go.
“My first introduction to Isuzu trucks was driving a
medium rigid model for Smiths Chips a few years
back, it was the first truck I’d ever driven and it
was just really, really comfortable to drive.
“I have driven other trucks since then, and you
just don’t get that ‘truck feeling’ so I am definitely
happy with the Isuzu.
“I could have easily bought a secondhand truck,
but it’s my business and I don’t want it to break
down on me halfway to an event with all this food
in the back which would cost me money. I’ve got
the peace of mind now from knowing I’ve bought
the right truck and I’ve done it properly.”
Ibi purchased his NPR 275 in December 2012 and
had it up and running in time for The Curry Truck’s
debut service on April 24, 2013.
“The fit-out required reinforcing the chassis, and
then basically everything had to be built from the
ground up, the flooring, the box on the back which
was built from refrigeration panels, all the sinks,
plumbing – everything,” Ibi said.
“It looks great and I’ve had nothing but
compliments. Other food trucks out there are
different models and vans - people look at my
truck and they know it’s a real truck.”
Purchasing an ex-demo model meant low
kilometres on the clock and a few extra bells and
whistles that add to the truck’s appearance and
performance on the road.
“It came with all the extras – the bullbar, the
towbar, the reversing camera and more.
“I also love the cruise control, it means you know
you’re doing the speed limit and you can just relax
and enjoy the ride. The hill start aid is also very
useful, use it and the whole truck locks up really
well and doesn’t move backwards an inch.”
Talk to Ibi and it’s obvious that running a food
truck is a 24-7 labour of love, and not a business
venture for the faint-hearted. Operating four
nights a week, during all of Melbourne’s changing
seasons, any other spare minute is taken up with
juggling family life between office lunch runs,
special events and preparing the all-important
slow cooked sauces for service.
“It is hard because I am a one-man operation
and I basically do it all myself, all the cooking, all
the sauces, all the prep, serving customers, you
name it.
“We do all of the prep at home in the truck and
our sauces can take anywhere from three to six
hours to cook. The sauces are chilled until the
next day and then we add the chicken and cream
when we’re on site to keep everything as fresh as
possible.”
The Curry Truck can regularly be found serving
up piping hot curries to customers at Yarraville
Gardens in Melbourne’s Inner West, but it’s the
special events where Ibi really puts his mobile
kitchen to the test.
“We just did an event at Swinburne University in
Hawthorn and we had to feed over 300 people in the
space of two hours – which is about 20 seconds per
person, so that was the craziest thing I’ve done, that
and New Year’s Eve at Footscray Park when we just
absolutely got slammed,” Ibi said
While the seven-day a week lifestyle of a food
trucker may not suit everybody, Ibi is adamant
that nothing beats following his passion for food.
“I’ve been in business most of my life, from
commercial cleaning to sales, but with food
trucks it’s a different type of competition, it’s
actually the friendliest competition that I’ve ever
experienced in my life, and we’re all like a family
to be honest,” he said.
“If people ask me for advice about starting a food
truck I always recommend Isuzu trucks, I say
‘first, start off with a real truck − a reliable truck’.”
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FEATURE
VEOLIA
ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
BRINGS
FIRST FY 8X4
TO TASMANIA
Travel the hills of Tasmania and you just might spot the apple isle’s very first FYH 2000
8x4, purchased in July last year by Veolia Environmental Services. The Veolia team was
quick to secure the twin steer model, which they identified for its impressive handling,
reliability and suitability to the waste management application.
T
he FY joins an existing line-up of
approximately 35 Isuzu trucks across
Tasmania, engaged by Veolia for a
variety of environmental solutions in the
fields of water, waste management and energy
management.
Servicing the heavy industry, commercial,
government and residential sectors, Veolia
Environmental Services has been operating in
Tasmania as part of the national group in excess
of 35 years and has built a strong reputation for
demonstrating industry best practice and helping
customers achieve their sustainability goals.
“The FY is the only Isuzu eight wheeler truck
we’ve got, and it’s the first one of its kind in
Tasmania – we were essentially the first ones to
buy the twin steer 8x4 right off the production line.
“The reliability of the Isuzu is always good
and with the new FY model there’s the added
advantage that we don’t need to run the AdBlue
system with it or any of the complicated emission
control systems, and there’s no DPD filter to
worry about either, it’s all done via the DOC diesel
oxy catalyst exhaust treatment.”
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Veolia purchased the FYH 2000 8x4 in late July
2013, and within ten weeks the hooklift unit had
been fitted and the fleet’s newest addition was
work-ready.
Veolia’s Northern Tasmania team currently
operates 15 Isuzu trucks across the F Series
range, built for hook-lift, rear-lift, pantec and
liquid applications. And with 73,000 kilometres
already on the clock, the FY is already proving
itself a worthy addition to the fleet.
Veolia Maintenance Co-ordinator for North
Tasmania, James O’Brien, says the twin steer
model has provided another quality option into the
heavy-duty truck market, and the company has
already placed an order for its second FY truck.
“We’ve got it out there carrying anything from
steel beams to general waste, but it’s primarily
used for carting 15 – 40 cubic metre bins from
transfer stations and construction sites. It’s also
used for green waste pick-ups,” James said.
“Up until Isuzu bought out the eight wheeler, they
had always been very strong in the smaller model
offerings, but now they’ve bought out this new
twin steer model they’ll probably grab even more
of the market share,” James said.
“I’m often in discussion with drivers about the
power of our trucks in different applications,
and the FY is right up there. I’m happy with the
pulling power and now it’s clocked over 60,000
kilometres it’s really starting to improve as is often
the case when they get up around that mark, they
start to loosen up and perform even better.”
The FYH 2000 also provides drivers with the
added benefits of the popular Allison HD 4430
6-speed heavy duty full automatic transmission,
which makes for less-impact driving on Tassie’s
hilly terrain.
“There are a lot of challenges here with hills,
and the automatic transmission in the FY is great
compared to the manual transmission truck we
were working with before as we were constantly
changing gears,” James said.
“The truck also travels on gravel roads, in and out
of tip sites and waste transfer stations, and we’ve
found the manoeuvrability and turning circle of the
truck is ideal for getting into tight spots.”
James is an ex truck mechanic and has plenty
of positives to report on his experience of
maintaining and operating Isuzus over the years.
“I’ve been working with Isuzu products for a
long time and I know the resale of the Isuzu has
always been great compared to any other truck
out there, when they do come up they always go
for a good dollar,” he said
“Maintenance on Isuzu trucks is cost effective
and realistic, and in terms of reliability, we drive
service to service and the trucks are very rarely
off the road and broken down.”
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Driver/Operator Robert Reid and the FYH 2000 8x4.
The FYH 2000 8x4 is used primarily by Veolia Environmental Services for
green waste pick-ups and removing general waste from construction sites.
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Driver/Operator Robert Smith and the FVZ 1400.
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FEATURE
ISUZU TAKES FORKS ‘4’ U
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Forklift sale, hire and service
company Forks ‘4’ U has
found an innovative way to
cut down on service times:
take the workshop right to
the customer’s door.
A leading material handling
company with branches in
Townsville, Mackay, Cairns
and Rockhampton, Forks
‘4’ U purchased a NQR 450
in 2013 and put in the hard
yards to develop a fully
equipped service vehicle to
enable on-the-spot servicing
to customers.
T
he company is now in its 15th year of
operation and attributes the continued
growth to hard work and a commitment to
exceptional customer service. Forks ‘4’ U
Director Darren Gardiner says the company’s new
NQR 450 shows the industry and its customers
they plan to be in operation for the long-haul.
“We’re very proud of the new truck; it really is our
flagship in terms of service vehicles. We have a lot
of people who are interested in just having a look
at it to see how we’ve built it. It’s been good for the
company as it shows we’re serious about we do and
we’ve already secured additional business just from
people seeing how well we’ve set it up,” Darren said.
The NQR’s custom body was completed in Sydney
and took four months, but Darren says the time spent
getting the truck right was well worth the wait.
“It truly is a mobile workshop. We previously ran
with vans, which we still do for inner city jobs,
but sometimes we need to have our technician
heading out west from Mackay for up to a week at
time, and this new truck really gives us the ability
to carry enough parts and oils to do that. In the
past we’d only be able to operate for about two
days’ work away,” he said.
The truck’s design was the brainchild of Forks ‘4’
U Service Manager, Tom Edgecombe, who is still
pinching himself that his “mobile workshop” is out
on the road and vastly improving on the field service
team’s operational efficiencies and service delivery.
“This body really is one-of-a-kind. Basically I was
given free rein to develop the truck I wanted as
Darren knew we had to build it. So I sat down, and
put all my field service dreams on paper, and it all
went from there,” he said
“The new truck has two 200 litre clean oil
tanks for engine oil and hydraulic oil and
both have digital flow meters and pneumatic
pumps. It is also fitted with a 300 litre waste oil
tank connected to a pneumatic 1-inch Greco
diaphragm pump. This has really cut down on our
major servicing times, because we can now pump
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Forks ‘4’ U’s NQR 450 operates as a mobile service workshop.
Forks ‘4’ U Road Technician Louis Castro.
WORKSHOP ON THE ROAD
out the hydraulic tank and pump it all back in, it’s
a lot quicker and a lot cleaner.
like driving a car and performs really well in those
conditions,” Tom said.
“In the past we’d have to do a lot of to-ing and
fro-ing to the workshop, to drop off the empty oil
containers and used parts like hydraulic filters etc.
Then we’d have to restock and head back to the
customer again, it cost us a lot of downtime and
I’d say we’ve now cut our service times down by a
third with the new truck,” Tom said.
“It’s also got cruise control and you can do things
like run your mobile phone through the stereo
– all of those features make the day a lot more
enjoyable. Some of the sites we service can be a
seven-hour drive away, so now it’s not just what’s
on the truck which is making work easier and a
lot more efficient but the truck itself is making life
more comfortable for the road technicians.
“The truck has also been great for handling the
tough road conditions out west of Mackay as
there’s a lot of heavy trucks and mining vehicles
getting transported along those roads. The truck
handles it all fine, it’s a beautiful truck to drive, it’s
“With the NQR we managed to get everything
we wanted on there. I’ve been doing field service
for 12 years now so it was good to have an
opportunity to build my dream service truck, and I
couldn’t be happier with it,” he said.
Forks ‘4’ U have been so impressed with the
performance and comfort of the Isuzu NQR,
they have already placed an order for a smaller
NPR 275 Premium which will operate from their
Townsville branch, allowing for greater flexibility
with the region’s servicing requirements.
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The NQR is also fully stocked and equipped with
a hydraulic hose crimper, a range of fittings and
hoses, and a hose saw which enables the mobile
technicians to replace hoses on the spot, saving
their customers’ time and money in calling
external hose doctors to complete the job.
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FEATURE
ISUZU KEEPS THE
WHEELS ON SCRAP
TYRE DISPOSAL BUSINESS
Manufactured from a mixture of fabric, steel, carbon black and rubber, tyres are extremely
durable, but if not disposed of correctly, can also be hazardous to the environment.
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T
o ensure tyres are disposed of in a more
environmentally conscious way, Ipswichbased family business, S & J Australian
Scrap Tyre Disposals, has been operating
a waste tyre collection service since 1991.
The S & J business’ team consists of Steve Hayes,
his wife Jenny and son Joshua, along with ten
professional drivers and an administration worker.
Since the business was established, S & J
Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals has remained
focused on tyre collection.
“We are proud to proclaim that the environment
has always been our number one priority when
running our business,” Mr Hayes said.
“All of our Isuzu trucks are heavy rigid models.
Most have two rear axles and also tow trailers.
S & J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals has been a
loyal Isuzu customer for the past ten years.
“Our Isuzus have been designed so that we are
able to tow additional trailers while only requiring a
heavy rigid license. We can tow up to nine tons in
our rear trailers.”
“We started with one truck in 1991, now 24 years
on we have 10 Isuzu trucks. The oldest truck we
have on the fleet was purchased 10 years ago and
the most recent is only a couple of months old,” Mr
Hayes said.
“The oldest truck is an FVR that is still going very
strong. We also have NPRs, FVDs, FVMs and the
latest acquisition consisted of two FXLs.
Today the business services all parts of Queensland
and its New South Wales operations cover all areas
from the Queensland border, south to Grafton and
west to Tenterfield, with each of its Isuzu trucks
running their own designated route.
The territory currently serviced by S & J Australian
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(L - R) S & J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals’ Napolioni
Rokocoko (Poli), Ben Canino (Ben), and Taotasioatua Cordtz
(Lal) with the company’s Isuzu FXY 1500 and FXL 1500.
Scrap Tyre Disposals’ tyre collection operations
covers approximately 2,100,000 square kilometres.
According to Mr Hayes, there were several factors
that drew S & J Australian Scrap Tyre Disposals
to Isuzu trucks and assisted in forming a close
partnership with Brisbane Isuzu.
“When we were searching for new trucks for our
“If you want quality, reliability and backup service,
buy Isuzu.”
With the increased focus on recycling, the need for the
business’ services has increased in recent years.
Transporting a large amount of scrap tyres, Mr Hayes
and his team require trucks that can offer plenty of
power to tow the trailers and handle the load.
“Being a supplier to a Queensland leading tyre
recycler, Chip Tyre Pty Ltd, we are required to
distribute the tyre stock regularly and on time to
meet the recycler’s daily needs,” Mr Hayes said.
“We service a range of different customers, from
the ‘mum and dad franchisees’ to local councils and
national tyre chains, such as the Beaurepaires Group.
“We have some long standing relationships with
customers, some up to 20 years. We build these
relationships by offering a competitive price,
attention to detail and by providing a top service.”
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“Price was the first point. Isuzu offers value for
money. Isuzu also provides a fantastic after sales
service. We always use the night shift at the
Queensland dealerships for repairs and servicing
as it means less down time for our fleet,” he said.
fleet, we looked at what each manufacturer had
on offer. We didn’t want a truck with AdBlue as
this brings the additional inconvenience and cost
of sourcing the additive, and Isuzu trucks don’t
use AdBlue.
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INDUSTRY INSIDER
THE FUTURE
OF TELEMATICS
AND AUSTRALIAN
HEAVY VEHICLES
Article based on webinar presentation on 8 May 2014 by Isuzu Chief Engineer Simon
Humphries and ARRB’s National Technical Leader and Manager, Congestion, Freight and
Productivity Dr. Charles Karl.
Put simply, telematics is the combination of technology
and communications to assist with managing the
relationship between infrastructure, vehicles and people.
T
he benefits and future possibilities
of intelligent transport systems and
telematics have only begun to emerge
seriously in the past decade, but what
is clear is the increasing demand placed on
infrastructure by cars and heavy vehicles will likely
necessitate widespread government mandate for
telematics, to ensure safer more productive roads
for all users.
To address the growing problem already facing
industry and infrastructure to cope with the growing
freight task, the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport
and Regional Economics (BITRE) has said it’s likely
large combinations and B-Triples (currently under
trial) won’t have access to some roads unless using
an approved form of telematics such as the Intelligent
Access Program (IAP).
The IAP is a reform developed by Transport
Certification Australia under the direction of the
Australian Transport Council to address challenges
facing the Australian road work network. These
challenges are safety, increases in freight volumes
and greater number of heavy articulated trucks
replacing smaller rigid trucks on the road.*
Implemented in 2008, the IAP is a voluntary program
operating in most states of Australia which offers
heavy vehicles greater access to the road network in
return for remote monitoring of their vehicles.
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Vehicles operating under IAP are fitted with an IAPapproved vehicle monitoring unit**, which ensures
vehicles are complying with road access requirements
such as route adherence at appropriate speeds and
permitted times. In states such as QLD and NSW, IAP is
already mandatory for operators who wish to operate
at Higher Mass Limits.
While the uptake of telematics will certainly offer
heavy vehicles the advantage of improved access
to roads, which will likely result in improved service
times and an advantage over competitors, it’s
believed heavy vehicles across the country have the
most to gain in terms of accessing the many other
safety and productivity benefits of telematics.
Recent research*** shows 35 per cent of trucks and
fleets in the country are using telematics of some
description, with 85 per cent of those users falling
under the category of fleets with more than 25
trucks. The telematics usage rate amongst ownerdrivers and smaller fleets is therefore quite low.
At this point, 92 per cent of telematics is
being used for vehicle tracking, 49 per cent
for navigation, followed closely by fatigue
management, driver performance management,
and driver communication messaging. 25 per
cent of telematics is being used for traffic route
management, 22 per cent for route planning/
scheduling, 13 per cent for electronic proof of
delivery and 11 per cent for order taking/dispatch.
As technology continues to develop, the capacity of
telematics to improve driver safety and productivity
is only going to increase, offering more efficient,
safer road networks for all.
Future prospects for drivers and operators engaging
with telematics also looks promising, with the added
safety benefits of two-way vehicle communication and
driver messaging, and the introduction of electronic
work diaries which will help eliminate errors, increase
safety through greater compliance and offer greater
assurance to customers.
*‘Australia’s Intelligent Access Program (IAP):
Enabling Improved Road Safety Outcomes’ (Paper
from the 2010 Australasian Road Safety Research,
Policing and Education Conference
**https://www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/intelligentaccess-program/about-the-iap
***ACA Research survey of telematics use, January
2014
Development of
ITS & Telematics in
Heavy Vehicles/Trucks
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Prior to 1990
Little on offer in terms of ITS and Telematics. Many
diesel engines had mechanical control systems.
Early 1990s
Electronic controls on heavy diesel engines (Detroit
Series 60 and others) emerged.
American standard SAE J1939 and in Europe, the
CAN Bus (ISO 11898) protocol/standards established.
1990s
Aftermarket fleet management systems linked to
multiple external sensors.
2000
Electronic automatic tolling emerges (for e.g.
Citylink in Melbourne).
2000 GPS Tracking available for low cost.
2000+
Truck & Engine OEMs offer fleet management data
by depot telemetry or physical download (plugging
in a computer to the truck or engine).
2005+
Aftermarket systems offer comprehensive information,
online, real-time because of 2nd generation mobile
networks and cheaper data transfer.
2007+
Advanced braking & collision avoidance
technologies becoming available on heavy vehicles.
2008
Intelligent Access Program (IAP) introduced into
most states in Australia – an Australian government
reform which provides a nationally agreed platform
to support current and future telematics needs of
government (infrastructure) and business.
2012
IAP more flexible; other systems accepted.
2013
Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS)
trials overseas and in Australia – trial of vehicles
talking to each other using dedicated short-range
communications (DSRC, similar to WiFi) in the
U.S., Australia and Europe. Could prove to be an
incredible step forward in reducing number of
collisions on the road.
2015
Original manufacturers in Europe have agreed
they will make connected vehicle OEM offerings
available as a standard or low-cost option.
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Operational pilot completed of the electronic work diary
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ISUZU EXPANDS MERCHANDISE
AND CHILDREN’S RANGE
Isuzu has expanded its popular merchandise range with the introduction
of a selection of children’s toys and a truck jigsaw puzzle to keep the little
ones entertained.
Young Isuzu fans will be kept busy for hours with a Giga cement mixer truck
with manual turning mixer function, Giga tipper truck featuring push button
tipper lift and Giga compactor with push button compactor lift. Each of the
large toys are brightly coloured and well-priced at $24.95 each.
The apparel range has also grown with the introduction of a new adult range
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ISUZU MERCHANDISE ITEM
PRICE
Toy truck - cement mixer
$24.95
Toy truck - compactor
$24.95
Toy truck - tipper
$24.95
Speakers
$12.00
Parker pen
$43.00
Grey Isuzu cap
$10.00
Isuzu Trucks children’s puzzle
$10.00
Isuzu cufflinks
$24.00
Grey Isuzu singlet – L to 5XL
$25.00
Black Isuzu jacket - L to 2XL *Available 1st July, 2014
$100.00*
of Isuzu branded clothing including caps and singlets. The baseball caps are
grey with red Isuzu stitching, while singlets are also grey featuring a subtle
red Isuzu logo and are on offer for $25.00. With sizes available up to 5XL,
there’s one to fit just about everybody.
The merchandise range also includes other quality products such as Isuzu
branded cuff links, a quality Parker pen and portable mini speakers.
To order any items from Isuzu’s merchandise range or find out more,
contact your local Isuzu dealership.
As we enter the winter months and wetter driving conditions, it’s very important for your safety and others that your
vehicle is in a safe and roadworthy condition to reduce the likelihood of any unexpected breakdowns and issues.
To get started, here are some key areas of your vehicle that you should ask your local Isuzu dealer to check leading into
the colder part of the year.
TECH TORQUE
GET YOUR TRUCK WINTER-READY
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BATTERIES AND LIGHTS
A high percentage of breakdowns in winter
are caused by battery issues. To help prevent
this, battery terminals should be checked for
looseness, cracks, corrosion and cleanliness.
All foreign material needs to be cleaned
off using a brush - be sure to use a battery
terminal protector to avoid contamination.
WIPERS AND WINDSCREEN
Check battery fluid levels, inspect the cables for
any damage and also check there are no cracks
or damage to the battery case.
It’s essential to check your windscreen wipers
are operating correctly to keep a clear view in
the rainy winter months.
An inspection of all lights and lenses should be
carried out to check for any cracks or damage
to light assemblies.
Due to extreme summer heat, the rubber wiper
inserts may have hardened or gone brittle and
as a result won’t work as effectively.
As they are a roadworthy item, it’s important to
check lenses aren’t cracked as water can enter
the lamp causing corrosion to terminals and
electrical equipment.
Also check the operation of your washers for
blocked jets and top up your fluid with Isuzu
washer fluid additive to assist the cleaning
process of your windscreen.
FUEL SYSTEM
One of the most common reasons for diesel engine
damage is water contamination in the fuel system.
Water enables fungus and bacteria to grow –
organisms that hold dust and fine particles in the
fuel, blocking filters and damaging injectors.
The lubricating properties of the fuel will also be
reduced and increase wear of components.
Diesel issues with water and fungal growth often
follow wet weather, so keep an eye on your truck
during these times.
To prevent these issues from occurring, complete
a quick inspection of the fuel tank cap to ensure
the seal is not damaged or worn, and also check
the fuel tank breather for any build-up, dust or
foreign materials.
It’s also important to use a quality fuel supplier
and have your vehicle serviced when it’s due, to
avoid blocked filters and breakdowns.
While having your vehicle serviced at an Isuzu
dealership, ask the service staff about our quality
injector cleaner to prolong the life of your injectors.
TYRES
HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
Driving on wet roads with worn tyres can be very
dangerous and cause aquaplaning. Aquaplaning
occurs when a tyre’s treads aren’t deep enough
to channel water out. As a result, the tyre will ride
on top of the water, losing all traction.
Although the weather is cooling down, it’s still a
good idea to check that your air-conditioning is
operating well.
Note also that correct performance and
wear rates of tyres are only achieved when
the correct inflation pressures for the load
conditions are used. Over-inflation can be
just as much a safety risk as under-inflation,
especially in wet weather.
When testing the air-conditioning, check
both directional control as well as the heater
operation for driver comfort.
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To prevent this, tyres should often be inspected
for cracks, baldness, flat spots and ruptures.
Any tyres deemed unsafe or unroadworthy
should be replaced immediately.
Air-conditioners assist with defrosting windscreens,
which allows full visibility while driving.
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IAL WORLD
The Major Motors new pre-delivery workshop in Forrestfield features eight full 30-metre workshop bays.
MAJOR MOTORS OPENS NEW
VEHICLE PRE-DELIVERY WORKSHOP
A dedicated new vehicle pre-delivery workshop is speeding up build
times and improving service delivery at Major Motors in Forrestfield.
T
he new workshop was built to meet
present and future requirements that
have emerged with the company’s
expansion since relocating to Forrestfield
in 2006, and features eight full 30-metre
workshop bays.
The entire build took eight months to complete
and also includes a 1000 square metre parts
warehouse for dealing with bulkier truck parts.
The new space also features a dedicated training
room and additional sales offices.
something that would allow us to achieve a faster
turnaround of trucks for our customers.
Major Motors Managing Director Bob Pearce
says the new workshop, parts warehouse, and
additional sales and training facilities have made
a significant improvement to operations since
opening in February of this year.
“Having the dedicated new vehicle workshop
has also allowed us to use space in the previous
workshop for retail, and servicing and repairs.
“Essentially our workshop requirements had
outgrown the previous space and we needed
“There’s no doubt it’s given a boost to staff morale
as well, and improved on our job times and
productivity across the board.”
BLACKLOCKS TRUCK CENTRE OPENS
NEW DEALERSHIP FACILITY IN WODONGA
Isuzu dealership, Blacklocks Truck Centre,
recently opened the doors on a new,
purpose-built benchmark dealership facility
in the VIC/NSW border town of Wodonga.
B
lacklocks Truck Centre had been operating as an Isuzu dealer for over two
years prior to the move, and the new purpose-built facility offers visitors a
professional, comfortable and customer-friendly experience.
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Included in the facility is a parts showroom, reception area, 12-bay workshop
with full-length pit and inbuilt roller brake tester, and a customer waiting lounge with flatscreen TV and tea and coffee amenities.
Drivers are also taken care of in the new premises, with a driver’s lounge; driver’s sleeping
quarters and washroom facilities available.
Blacklocks Truck Centre General Manager Richard Telfer says the new facility sends a
positive message to customers.
“By making a significant investment in creating a benchmark facility, it helps send the
message that we’re here for the long haul to look after customers’ needs,” Mr Telfer said.
The new Blacklocks Truck Centre opens the doors
on an outstanding new dealership in Wodonga.
Blacklocks Truck Centre services the Albury Wodonga region, providing new Isuzu truck
sales, parts, and servicing for customers in the general freight, farming, construction,
transport and agricultural industries.
To be in the running for Truck of the Year, simply send a picture and description of your Isuzu
truck to [email protected]. Whether your truck turns heads because of a snazzy
paint job or has simply proven itself to be a reliable workhorse, let us know why your Isuzu
deserves a shot at the $5,000 prepaid ANZ Visa Card grand prize. Quarterly winners will receive
an Isuzu jacket, embroidered polo shirt and baseball cap, while all featured entries receive an
Isuzu coffee mug. The grand prize winner will be announced at the beginning of 2015.
TRUCK OF THE YEAR
TRUCK OF THE YEAR
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WINNER
GREEN THUMB LANDSCAPES
– NPR 300 MEDIUM
GARY AND KATHRYN RUSHTON –
NLS 200 4X4 TIPPER
NSW landscaping business, Greenthumb
Landscapes, recently purchased an Isuzu NPR 300
Medium from Midcoast Trucks to cart materials and
tow trailers and machinery.
Tasmanian couple, Gary and Kathryn Rushton recently
jazzed up their new Isuzu NLS 200 4x4 Tipper by
turning it into a camper named ‘Cooper’.
“The body shop team modified the NPR’s tipper body
and fitted a large tool box, in addition to two other
under body toolboxes, retractable tarp, bullbar and
UHF radio,” Steve Powell said.
“I find the truck has enough power and is very
comfortable. I like that I have a lot more space to
carry loads. It has performed perfectly, I couldn’t be
happier with it.”
WINNER
JB WILSON STONEMASONS – NPR 300
Paul Blakely purchased a new NPR 300 from Bendigo
Isuzu dealership, Poyser Motors, for his business,
JB Wilson Stonemasons.
“I bought the NPR 300 because it is easy to get
around the tight spaces of a cemetery in this truck.
It always gets me close enough to the grave sites to
unload the job with the Maxlift crane,” Paul said.
Gary and Kathryn also gave Cooper custom and
purpose built storage boxes to contain a generator,
working tools and electronics. The headboard stores
40 litres of fuel and 20 litres of water.
Inside the cabin the pair added a UHF radio, Isuzu
satellite navigation, two 12 volt outlets and three USB
multi-volt outlets.
Underground drilling specialists, HTD Australia,
recently added an Isuzu FYH 2000 8x4 to its fleet of
exclusively Isuzu trucks.
The FYH has been fitted with a 7.4 metre long vacuum
excavation body which is used to analyse the location
of the underground utilities and services with water
pressure produced by a high-powered vacuum machine.
“The Isuzu FYH 2000 meets our needs for a truck
big enough not only for the vacuum body but also to
accommodate the water mass the body holds when
on the job,” HTD Director, Zac Chisolm, said.
WINNER
“We sketched the plan on our lounge room floor and
then made a plywood template for the truck. The
welder had the tube steel curved and we then spent
three days cutting, welding and finishing the frame.
Cooper was lifted onto the truck and taken to the
workshop to fabricate the timber fixtures. He is made
of laminated Australian hardwood plywood and heavily
insulated with panel board plywood,” Gary said.
“We like everything about our truck. The ease of
driving, comfortable interior, quiet diesel, effortless
power, driving position and excellent turning circle.
Also the reliability, we have seen many other brands,
parked on the side of the road.
MUDGEE RESCUE SQUAD – FRR 600
“We also like the very extensive network of service
centres. Regular servicing has never been a hassle
for us.
The truck was purchased with money donated by
local residents and businesses in the NSW town.
“We just love the truck and are so glad we followed
our dream of being able to travel anywhere in
confidence.”
Volunteer organisation, the Mudgee Rescue Squad, is
helping keep the people of Mudgee safe with its new
Isuzu FRR 600.
The FRR is used to carry all of the team’s rescue
equipment and transports up to seven people to jobs
in the crew cab.
“The truck body contains many compartments in
which we store equipment, an LED lighting system,
generator, air bags and hydraulic equipment.
A walkway down the middle of the truck body allows
us to get easy access to our equipment and store our
ladder,” Squad Secretary, Gary Dollisson, said.
“The truck has been equipped with new radio
communication equipment and a fridge and
microwave for temporary catering.
“The truck goes along beautifully. It’s a pleasure to
drive, very easy to operate and extremely responsive.”
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“The GPS is brilliant, once I have visited a cemetery I
can save it to my favourites and it makes it easy for
the workers to find it at a later date, especially hard to
find little cemeteries in the country.”
To suit their travelling lifestyle, they added an Isuzu
bull bar, LED lights, stainless steel Sonic animal
scarers, extended the existing mirrors, added a
reversing camera and tinted the windows.
HTD AUSTRALIA – FYH 2000
ISUZU TRUCK NETWORK
* DENOTES ISUZU SERVICE & PARTS ONLY
LOCATION
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane (Archerfield)
Brisbane (Burpengary)
Brisbane (Eagle Farm)
Cairns
Emerald *
Gold Coast (Nerang)
Gympie
Hervey Bay (Pialba)
Mackay (Paget)
Maryborough
Mt Isa*
Rockhampton
Roma
Sunshine Coast (Woombye)
Toowoomba
Townsville (Garbutt)
DENOTES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES • DENOTES LOCATIONS WHICH HAVE A MOBILE SERVICE UNIT
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
AFTER HRS PH
WEB ADDRESS
Brisbane Isuzu
Brisbane Isuzu
Brisbane Isuzu
Ireland Isuzu
David Lowery Diesel Repairs
Gold Coast Isuzu
Madills Isuzu
Port City Isuzu
Crokers Truck Centre
Port City Isuzu
Start Maintenance
Lawrences
Black Truck Sales
Madills Isuzu
Black Truck Sales
Tony Ireland Isuzu
26 KERRY ROAD
230 EASTERN SER RD, BRUCE HWY
208 FISON AVE
227 - 233 MULGRAVE ROAD
LOT 6 COTTONVIEW RD
107-113 SPENCER ROAD
2 BRUCE HIGHWAY
91 ISLANDER RD
2 - 10 SOUTHGATE DRIVE
92 ADELAIDE STREET
9-11 TRADERS WAY
327 RICHARDSON ROAD
LOT 4 & 5 LINDSAY COURT
229 NAMBOUR CONNECTION RD
494-498 BOUNDARY ROAD
36 DUCKWORTH ST
07 3373 2400
07 3385 4300
07 3866 2200
07 4052 3666
07 4987 4444
07 5583 8850
07 5480 5545
07 4194 4444
07 4952 9500
07 4194 4444
07 4743 0322
07 4930 5111
07 4622 8288
07 5442 1388
07 4631 4200
07 4726 7777
0410 484 013
0405 223 052
0416 241 493
0448 768 732
0419 273 095
0417 621 576
0407 732 888
0400 944 444
0418 186 315
0400 944 444
0422 302 266
0408 213 989
0417 773 470
0407 732 888
0429 063 130
0419 673 237
www.brisbaneisuzu.com.au
www.brisbaneisuzu.com.au
www.brisbaneisuzu.com.au
www.irelands.com.au/isuzu
www.lawrencesmotors.com.au
www.blacktrucksales.com.au
www.madillisuzu.com.au
www.blacktrucksales.com.au
www.tonyireland.com.au
NEW SOUTH WALES / ACT
Canberra (Queanbeyan)
Dubbo
Gosford (West)
Inverell
Goondiwindi
Lismore
Macksville
Moree
Newcastle (Hexham)
Orange
Port Macquarie
Sydney (Arncliffe)
Sydney (Huntingwood)
Sydney (Narellan)*
Tamworth
Wagga Wagga
Wollongong (Coniston)
Canberra Isuzu
Tracserv Trucks
Gilbert & Roach Isuzu
Kenway & Clark
Kenway & Clark
Northern Rivers Isuzu
Midcoast Trucks
Kenway & Clark
Gilbert & Roach Isuzu
Tracserv Trucks
Midcoast Trucks
Suttons Motors Arncliffe
Gilbert & Roach
Gilbert & Roach
Peel Valley Isuzu
Wagga Motors
Dwyers Truck Centre
16 KENDALL AVE
19 PURVIS LANE
CNR MANNS & YANDINA ROADS
10-12 SWANBROOK ROAD
7 WILSON COURT
CNR BRUXNER HWY & COOK ST
169 NURSERY RD
369-379 FROME STREET
320 PACIFIC HIGHWAY
9 SCOTT PLACE
183 HASTINGS RIVER DRIVE
93 PRINCES HIGHWAY
8 HUNTINGWOOD DRIVE
7 MILLWOOD AVENUE
97 GUNNEDAH RD
32 DOBNEY AVE
LOT 5 JOHN CLEARY PLACE
02 6297 3862
02 6884 2023
02 4323 1000
02 6721 6900
07 4671 2400
02 6627 8450
02 6568 2888
02 6750 8300
02 4964 8641
02 6360 1851
02 6583 9888
02 9335 9080
02 8825 1000
02 4647 7377
02 6768 3111
02 6933 0100
02 4251 6720
0408 697 151
0418 404 260
0438 297 234
0428 221 452
0428 662 706
0407 754 059
02 6568 2888
0428 662 706
02 4964 0600
0428 638 980
02 6583 9888
0411 073 115
02 8825 1000
0408 260 402
0428 293 439
0428 695 080
0417 449 902
www.canberratrucks.com.au
www.tracserv.net.au
www.gandr.com.au
www.kenwayandclark.com.au
www.kenwayandclark.com.au
www.goldcoastisuzu.com.au
www.midcoasttrucks.com.au
www.kenwayandclark.com.au
www.gandr.com.au
www.tracserv.net.au
www.midcoasttrucks.com.au
www.suttonsmotorsarncliffetrucks.com.au
www.gilbertandroach.com.au
www.gilbertandroach.com.au
www.peelvalleygroup.com.au
www.waggamotors.com.au
www.dwyerstruckcentre.com.au
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VICTORIA
Bairnsdale
Ballarat (Wendouree)
Bendigo (Epsom)
Geelong
Leongatha*
Melbourne (Campbellfield)*
Melbourne (Dandenong)
Melbourne (Derrimut)
Moe*
Mildura
Broken Hill
Shepparton
Swan Hill
Warrnambool*
Wodonga
Gippsland Truck Centre
Ballarat Isuzu
Poyser Trucks
Winter & Taylor
GTM Truck Centre
Westar Truck Centre
Patterson Cheney Trucks
Westar Truck Centre
Moe Diesel & Automotive Services
Mildura Truck Centre
Broken Hill Truck Centre
Taig Bros
The Truck Specialists
West Coast Service Centre
Blacklocks Isuzu
180 PRINCESS HIGHWAY
356 DOWLING STREET
119-141 MIDLAND HIGHWAY
10 SCHOOL ROAD
16 CUSACK RD
HUME HWY & NORTHBOURNE RD
200 CHELTENHAM ROAD
1 AUSTRALIS DRIVE
148 MOORE ST
293 BENETOOK AVE
12 KANANDAH STREET
6 WHEELER STREET
219-221 SEA LAKE ROAD
87 ROONEYS RD
190 MELBOURNE ROAD
• 03 5152 1616
• 03 5335 3600
• 03 5444 4011
03 5247 8981
03 5662 5266
• 03 9305 3155
• 03 9215 2300
• 03 9394 0000
03 5127 2933
• 03 5051 2800
• 08 8088 7777
• 03 5821 9811
03 5033 1372
03 5562 0665
• 02 6057 8777
0428 521 027
0417 546 083
0419 345 100
0427 366 456
0408 517 795
0418 179 945
03 9215 2391
0409 776 540
0412 707 974
0408 596 435
0447877873
0417 528 919
03 5033 1372
0419 154 034
0408 192 982
www.gtctruck.com.au
http://www.ballaratisuzu.com.au
www.poysermotors.com.au
www.wth.com.au
www.gtmleongatha.com.au
www.westartrucks.com.au
www.pattersoncheney.com.au
www.westartrucks.com.au
TASMANIA
Burnie*
Devonport (East) *
Hobart (Derwent Park)
Launceston (Kings Meadows)
www.blacklocks.com.au
Webster Trucks
Webster Trucks
Webster Trucks
Webster Trucks
17-19 RIVER ROAD
LOT 1 6183 FRANKFORD HWY
8C LAMPTON AVE
90 CONNECTOR PARK ROAD
03 6431 9855
03 6427 5444
03 6211 0500
03 6340 7723
0418 574 477
0418 514 220
0408 102 706
0418 133 868
www.webstertrucks.com.au
www.webstertrucks.com.au
www.webstertrucks.com.au
www.webstertrucks.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide (Burton)
Adelaide (Hampstead Gardens)
Mt Gambier
Port Augusta
North East Isuzu
Adelaide Isuzu
OGR Trucks
Port Augusta Isuzu
112 PORT WAKEFIELD RD
253 NORTH EAST ROAD
203 JUBILEE HWY WEST
NO 3 FOOTNER ROAD
• 08 8280 9899
08 8261 6006
• 08 8725 7999
• 08 8643 6233
08 8280 9899
0419 838 798
0438 241 131
08 8643 6233
www.neisuzu.com.au
www.adelaideisuzu.com.au
www.ogr.com.au
www.paisuzu.com.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Alice Springs
Darwin (Pinelands)
Airpower
Airpower
19 KENNETT CRT
LOT 1810 MCKINNON ROAD
08 8952 5155
08 8939 0200
0423 777 699
0417 021 304
www.airpower.com.au
www.airpower.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Albany
Bunbury (Picton)
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Perth (Forrestfield)
Perth (Malaga) *
Perth (O Connor)
Port Hedland (Wedgefield) *
Albany City Isuzu
South West Isuzu
Midwest Isuzu
Goldfields Truck Power
Major Motors
Major Motors
Major Motors
Major Motors Port Hedland
92 - 98 EARL STREET
3 GIORGI ROAD
30 WEBBERTON ROAD
5 EPIS STREET
789 ABERNETHY ROAD
65 CROKER DRIVE
324 STOCK ROAD
14 MURRENA STREET
08 9842 8000
08 9724 8444
08 9965 5855
08 9021 4800
08 9365 6333
08 9241 7999
08 9331 9331
08 9172 6900
0438 535 841
0400 250 181
0407 484 489
0418 945 980
0418 954 827
0419 041 899
0413 704 011
0429 993 166
www.albanycitymotors.com.au
www.southwestisuzu.com.au
www.midwestisuzu.com.au
www.truckpower.net.au
www.majormotors.com.au
www.majormotors.com.au
www.majormotors.com.au
www.majormotors.com.au
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www.goldcoastisuzu.com.au
www.madillisuzu.com.au
www.rgauto.com.au
www.crokerstruckcentre.com.au
www.rgauto.com.au
www.milduratruck.com.au
www.bth.com.au
www.taigbros.com.au
http://www.milduratruck.com.au