Singh Transport has taken delivery of a new Kenworth T909 prime mover.
The arrival of this truck marks the tenth Kenworth and 15th overall unit in the family business’ fleet, which has carted grain, produce and other general freight out of Dalby, Queensland, for nearly 30 years.
“My dad started the company in 1998 with just one truck,” according to Operations Manager, Nathan Singh.
“He used it to assist with moving grain around his site, as well hauling it for customers, and continued to do so as business grew.
“All this time, it’s been a family affair. My brother and I were still in primary school when it began. Now, we each oversee part of the business.”
Today, Singh Transport’s operations have extended across Queensland and even as far down as New South Wales.
The new T909 will move where required. Initially, it will be carting grain in and around the Port of Brisbane, and cottonseed to the Darling Downs, and across the border into northern NSW.
The truck will be run in both AB-triple and A-double combinations depending on the load being carted.
“Dad likes the 909s, so we got one,” Singh told Prime Mover.
“It’s not the first Kenworth in our fleet, either. We like them because they are tough and sturdy, ideal for withstanding the travel we need them to do. And they have great resale value, too, which is what we’re looking for in our investments.”
As a rule of thumb, Singh Transport typically holds onto to each of its units for seven years to balance productivity on the road with a return-on-investment upon selling them.
In addition to its rugged design and high resale value, Singh Transport’s new 130-tonne Kenworth T909 comes with a 600 horsepower Cummins X15 engine and rides on a Hendrickson Primaax Ex suspension — perfect for supporting heavy loads of grain across state boundaries.
After having received the truck delivery from Brown and Hurley earlier this month, the Singh Transport team quickly went to work accessorising it to maximise comfort for its drivers.
It comes with two fridges, a TV, extra toolboxes, additional lights and stainless 8-inch monster stacks for improved exhaust flow.
“The delivery process was very straightforward due to the help and organisation from Brown and Hurley’s Toowoomba branch,” Singh said.
“But after we actually got the truck from them, we were quick to break the truck in and get in on the road.
“It wasn’t our first time receiving a Kenworth, so we were very comfortable with receiving and preparing it. It’s become second nature to us.”
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