It was around this time last year when Brisbane Transport made a decision that has since transformed its entire operation.
Brisbane Transport, established in 2021, specialises in providing tailored transport solutions to customers along the eastern seaboard. It operates an extensive modern Performance-Based Standards (PBS) fleet of B-doubles, B-triples and A-doubles which are deployed in long haul linehaul corridors throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Over the last couple of years, Brisbane Transport was experiencing crucial issues when it came to hub temperatures rising beyond safe limits. In several instances, this led to excess trailer fires, equipment failures and increased insurance costs.
That all changed after the company approached MICHELIN Connected Fleet and found the answer it was looking for in its Trailer Premium system. The solution has since been fitted to Brisbane Transport’s entire fleet of more than 110 trailers, rigids and prime movers, and the advantages have been enormous.
“MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s Trailer Premium provides us with early alerts on tyre pressures and hub temperatures, allowing our team to act quickly,” explains Brisbane Transport CEO, Gary Badesha. “We are able to notify our drivers about an incident ahead of time and then implement the necessary measures. This early intervention has been critical in preventing potential trailer fires caused by extreme temperatures.”
The pressure and temperature live monitoring system has delivered significant benefits in fleet visibility, safety and reliability as well. It allows Brisbane Transport to track equipment more effectively while closely monitoring tyre pressures, hub temperatures and other key factors such as distances travelled per trip, most efficient routes in real-time, trailer geolocation and braking performance.
“Our experience with Trailer Premium has been very positive,” Gary says. “The system plays a key role in enhancing safety across our operations by providing real-time alerts when readings move outside acceptable thresholds – protecting our equipment, drivers and other road users.”
This, in turn, has led to decreased downtime and improved efficiency. By identifying issues such as irregular tyre pressures and abnormal hub temperatures early, Brisbane Transport’s maintenance team is able to plan repairs proactively, reduce breakdowns and avoid unplanned disruptions prematurely.
“Trailer Premium has become a valuable part of our safety and maintenance strategy,” Gary says. “It supports proactive decision-making, improves reliability and reinforces our commitment to safe and efficient transport operations.”
Brisbane Transport has now gained an extremely high level of confidence in the ongoing safety and reliability of its fleet. With continuous, real-time monitoring and live alerts from MICHELIN Connected Fleet, the business has unlocked the ability to identify issues early and act before they escalate further.
“We have peace of mind knowing that our equipment is being monitored continuously by a proven and reliable solution,” Gary says. “MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s Trailer Premium has significantly reduced the risks associated with tyre and hub-related failures that we have experienced in the past. The solution has integrated smoothly into our operations, and it’s well supported by MICHELIN Connected Fleet when we need assistance.”
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