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Borcat Trailer’s history dates back to 1958 when Angelo Borg and Paul Muscat began building trailers for use in their own coal cartage company, with their first trailer built being a 16-foot single axle steel tipper. Throughout the years Borcat Trailers pioneered new technology as not only did trailer designs change, but materials as well, such as the introduction of high-tensile aluminium. A lot of hard work, time and money went in to getting the thickness and grades right before they reached the high-quality craftsmanship they are known for today....

Transporting a load with the right weight distribution is a critical factor in a safe journey from point A to B. Even when a truck is not overloaded, unbalanced loads are a hazard. Poorly distributed loads can be a factor that contributes to truck rollovers.  An uneven load causes extra movement, making it more difficult to control the vehicle and putting extra strain on truck and trailer suspension components. An uneven load, especially with more load at the rear of the trailer or truck, will result in a reduction in...

Earlier this year, the National Transport Commission released a new, updated Load Restraint Guide 2018 for heavy vehicles, and for the first time Restraint guide for Light vehicles less than  4.5 tonnes. Last reviewed in 2004, the revised guide is designed to provide transport operators, drivers and other participants in the transport chain of responsibility (COR) with practical advice on how to safely transport a load. When launching the first draft of the new guide, NTC acting chief executive Geoff Allan highlighted the need for the update. "Items falling from trucks can cause...

Many trucks come equipped with inclusive multiple-sensor systems that monitor speed control, automatic emergency braking and have lane departure warnings. One system, or piece of equipment that tends to require retro-fitting are reversing cameras. While it can be difficult just driving a heavy-duty truck, trying to reverse them requires a mastery that often comes with experience. However, if you are driving to a location that is quite busy and has many people on-site, having a reversing camera system installed is a necessary safety feature for you as the driver and...

When it comes to heavy vehicle road safety, there is always concerns around the possibility of debris from uncovered, or poorly covered loads, becoming dislodged and causing accidents or injury to other drivers or pedestrians. Therefore, if you are going to be hauling various types of loads from bricks to demolition rubble, soil or sand, you need to know your options when it comes to covering your load.  But what is the right kind of cover for what you are hauling? Your Options As you can imagine there are a...

Trucks are the hardy workhorse of the transport industry. Weighing tonnes and able to carry just as much again over short and long distances, there is almost no terrain they cannot conquer. Not only are big rigs able to carry and handle large loads, their larger-than-normal tyres and mudflaps have the ability to conceal dirt, rocks and varying types of construction site debris behind them and in between the tread. Tyres and mudflaps are not the only places where dirt and debris can become lodged on a truck, there can...

There are plenty of hazards you need to look out for when operating a heavy vehicle. Wet roads, large potholes, small cars and motorcycles darting in and out of lanes. Then there are the rural roads, and having to avoid wildlife that seemingly pop out of nowhere. And that’s just on the road. If you are driving a tipper, then not only do you need to worry about road safety, but also safety when operating the tipper. Check and Inspect One of the first things you will need to check...

There are many skills required in order to become a professional Heavy Vehicle operator. When you have been one for a long time, you become so familiar with the way your vehicle handles, it’s like an extension of your own body. Which is why understanding your truck’s limits is extremely important. One of the most important limitations is that of your payload. It’s more than just taking into account your vehicles abilities, it’s also about safety for you and others on the road. Below we’ve collated a few points to...