Shout it from the rooftops and stay safe

Isuzu’s Director and Chief Operating Officer, Phil Taylor. is drawing the industry’s attention to the yawning gap between the public perception of trucks on the road and the actual facts as they stand today. On reading the report from a recent survey into the public attitude towards the transport industry there is a very obvious lack of understanding in the public at large.

Entry level trucking

Aimed squarely at business owners who may have outgrown a one tonne utility or van, the release of the entry level ready-to-work Isuzu NLR 200 Traypack, available in both a short and medium wheelbase, has a payload capacity of approximately two tonnes.

Isuzu interest in GM’s truck operation

According to a report by the Kyodo News Agency in Japan, Isuzu is in talks to buy General Motors’ truck manufacturing operation.

GM is struggling as a corporation and is desperate for funds while Isuzu are looking to extend their manufacturing capacity outside of Japan.

GM ended their long-time relationship with Isuzu several years ago, dumping the share it held in the Japanese truck maker. They had maintained some links in the truck tie-up in the US market.

A joint venture between GM and Isuzu makes Dmax engines in a plant in Ohio, supplying the diesel power to the big GM utes. GM build Isuzu trucks in a plant in Michigan.

Nominations for Isuzu

Isuzu trucks reached the finals in two of six categories at the 19th annual Australian Freight Industry Awards held in Melbourne earlier this month. Hosted by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), the Australian Freight Industry Awards is one of the most prominent events on the freight and logistics calendar, recognising excellence and achievements within the road freight transport industry.

Government action needed

The Federal Government must take a greater leadership position on fuel pricing, reducing emissions and exploring the opportunities of alternative fuels, according to Isuzu Director and Chief Operating Officer, Phil Taylor. He said rising fuel prices are not only affecting all motorists every time they refill, they are indirectly leading to a hike in the price of consumables, due to more expensive transportation costs.

Burpengary facility opens

Queensland truck dealership, Brisbane Isuzu, has opened a new facility applying the very latest environmental standards and practices. Officially opened by senior Isuzu Motors, Japan special dignitary, Yoshifumi Komura, the $8 million Burpengary dealership is claimed to be the largest truck centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

Isuzu expands air bag range

For the new F Series meium duty range, Isuzu have expanded the availability of the brand’s proprietary four-bag air suspension system to five models, the FRD 500, FSD 700, FSD 700-S, FSD 850 and FSD 850-S.

Isuzu’s ‘Breathe Easy’ campaign

At the Sydney Truck Show Isuzu launched its Breathe Easy campaign to emphasise the  environmental benefits of the New Generation Isuzu truck range to prospective truck buyers and other road users.

Isuzu ‘ready to work’

The recent release of Isuzu’s all-new N and F Series truck models heralds the introduction of an expanded factory built tipper range, providing truck buyers with ready-to-work vehicles.

Better infrastructure required to manage fatigue

The road transport industry has become one of the most important contributors to Australia’s ongoing economic growth, as is many cases, road is the only mode possible for freight within cities due to geographic challenges and a limited rail network.