Brisbane-based transport company, South East Queensland Hauliers (SEQH), has taken delivery of Australia’s first Euro 6 Mack Super-Liner with another one on the way.
Powered by a 780hp 17-litre MP11 engine, the Super-Liner delivers an impressive 2,800 lb/ft of torque and features an mDRIVE automatic transmission with crawler gear.
It also boasts a 36-inch sleeper cab and a custom-built Titan bonnet, manufactured at Mack’s Wacol facility in Queensland.
Creating an imposing and commanding appearance, the custom bonnet allows the truck to be built to a higher Gross Combination Mass.
The unit has been deployed in SEQH’s long-distance fleet which travels over Queensland and Northern New South Wales carting animal hives, grain and heavy haulage as well.
According to SEQH Deputy Managing Director, Nathan Craner, the new Super-Liner has been performing exceptionally in these operations.
“It’s being used for the heavier applications as one of the larger-sized trucks in our fleet, and everything’s looking positive so far,” he told Prime Mover.
“The driver is very happy with it and he’s really proud to be able to use it.”
Beyond its power and performance, SEQH has already seen noticeable fuel efficiency gains and improved trip speeds with the Euro 6 model.
The latest Euro 6 Super-Liner joins a fleet of over 80 Mack trucks at SEQH which, according to SEQH Sales and Marketing Manager, Gabriel Aguilar, have all played a critical role in the company’s growth.
“We’ve partnered with Mack for well over 20 years,” he told Prime Mover.
“The company has been growing consistently year-on-year since Brett Plummer purchased it back in the late ‘90s, and we feel that that growth has been made possible because of the strong partnership with Mack.
“We foresee that the company is going to keep growing, and we’re hoping to have a bigger fleet through Mack in the years to come.”
SEQH was also mourning the passing of one of its professional drivers, Ricky Mitchell, who Craner said had “suddenly and sadly, passed away.”
“Ricky’s sudden passing has devastated our organisation and our deep condolences and thoughts remain with his loving family,” said Craner in an online statement.
Mitchell commenced working with the organisation in 1998. He later went on to run a fleet of his own and after selling that business, resumed working for SEQH from 2016 to present.
“Ricky’s skill level, contribution and dedication was second to none,” said Craner.
“Within our business, he moved general freight, containers, over-size cargo and bulk commodities via tippers.
“Positioned within our long distance fleet is where he felt he could contribute to SEQH in particular.”
Ricky’s most recent assigned truck was ‘Big Yellow’, the 100th Anniversary Mack Super-Liner.
“Rest in peace Ricky – you will be immensely missed,” said Craner.
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