Commercial freight carrier Hi-Trans Express is expanding its roadtrain offering.
The interstate linehaul specialist has in recent weeks added three Perth express runs to its network it announced.
These services will now run dedicated PBS B-double and B-triple combinations.
At present, the company’s Sydney and Melbourne depots are sending and receiving dedicated Perth bound express B-doubles on its existing Adelaide linehaul legs which are joined with a third trailer.
This effectively completes the Adelaide to Perth return route as a B-triple combination with a capacity of 46 pallet spaces.
“Traditionally, all our Perth freight was loaded and unloaded in Adelaide for consolidation and the Perth route was serviced by our fleet partners in B-double trailer combinations,” said the company in a statement.
“We’ve increased our efficiency and east–west service capabilities with less freight handling and downtime in Adelaide and a lowered emissions profile.
“The change is aligned with our company vision to provide our customers with safe, sustainable and reliable logistics solutions.”
Hi-Trans Express was also one of a several carriers who had today been able to confirm the reopening of facilities in Brisbane in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.
In related news, William Grimshaw was appointed by Hi-Trans Express to the role of South Australia State Manager.
