Some big $$$ here

That is a nice set up :)

About 8 years the RTA served a major breach notice on a B-double for being measured overlength. The driver left the B trailer and continued his run, returning after his last drop to meet his (irate) Boss, and (different) RTA inspectors, with the trailer. By that time the reefer had exhausted it's fuel and the contents spoiled (seafood from Coffs Harbour). Rig was re-measured and found within limits. (Hint: length is measured end to end, not axle to axle - it was that far out!). The ensuing legal process and claim cost the RTA (us) $1.8mil - loss of earnings, stock, reputation etc... Doh!

Ah, the Government - working for us.

I also had a chat with an owner/driver (KW T-900) who was breached for length (22mm over), and told he'd be right if he removed the eyebolts from the front bar - no worries, except they're fasteners for the front bar.... Tape measures do stretch you know.:angel:

Anyway, where would we be without trucks and blokes to drive them? Love 'em.


Matt.

the fish in that rig from the time of catch to sold in a shop 3 mts ??

Hey I'm parked in the 'rabbit paddock' across from the duck pond right now! Green Puma 110. Directly behind that guy with the silver 90. Is he on here?

Cheers

Alan

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Originally Posted by richard4u2

the fish in that rig from the time of catch to sold in a shop 3 mts ??

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No the vessel fishes for 12 days, unloaded here and 3 days to brisbane sydney, so oldest fish is 15 days old when it hits auction floor.

because the fish is whole and not cut, the shelf life is longer. If handled correctly has 26 days shelf life without any problems.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT.:eek:

Cheers Ean

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Originally Posted by Ean Austral

No the vessel fishes for 12 days, unloaded here and 3 days to brisbane sydney, so oldest fish is 15 days old when it hits auction floor.

because the fish is whole and not cut, the shelf life is longer. If handled correctly has 26 days shelf life without any problems.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT.:eek:

Cheers Ean

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So that is not frozen,just kept on ice?
What temp does the trailer run at?
Would i be correct in guessing -1 to -2 degrees c?

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Originally Posted by scarry

So that is not frozen,just kept on ice?
What temp does the trailer run at?
Would i be correct in guessing -1 to -2 degrees c?

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I used to run a 40' reefer, from Karumba to Brisbane, at -40 with 20kg of Spanigh Mackerel for personal consumption. :whistling:

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Originally Posted by scarry

So that is not frozen,just kept on ice?
What temp does the trailer run at?
Would i be correct in guessing -1 to -2 degrees c?

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You would becorrect at guessing -2 degree's

Depending on how much ice is on the fish when it comes off, or how long the unload takes, we sometimes set the van at -12 for the first few hours then drop back to -2... Sounds simple till you forget to re-set the van and you get a call from the sellers in Brisbane saying the fish is a bit stiff :oops2::eek:

Cheers Ean

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I used to run a 40' reefer, from Karumba to Brisbane, at -40 with 20kg of Spanigh Mackerel for personal consumption. :whistling:

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Gday Ian,

Did you drive for Bradley then?

Cheers Ean

PS 20kg of spanish..wot, 2 fish :)

No Ean, Savannah (sic) Freightlines; Brisbane to Normanton and Karumba every week with two or three trailers and ten to fifteen drops. Brad did offer me a job, but he only did livestock then. Not my cup of tea.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

No Ean, Savannah (sic) Freightlines; Brisbane to Normanton and Karumba every week with two or three trailers and ten to fifteen drops. Brad did offer me a job, but he only did livestock then. Not my cup of tea.

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Bradley's getting big now from what he tells me.

Cheers Ean