P&G Trucking had an estimated 241.8 billion tonne-kilometres of road freight moved in the 2022-2023 financial year, and trust Isuzu’s medium wheelbase NLR 45-150 Traypack for last mile deliveries.
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Based in Canberra, most of the company’s freight movement is conducted using heavy duty vehicles and they reserve their prime movers for bi-weekly interstate runs.
Brisbane director Paul Smithers pilots one of the prime movers for the business doing the Brisbane to Canberra route while his life and business partner Gemma Smithers drives one of the light-duty Traypack on rounds.
Paul and Gemma – who lend their initials to the company name – say their two Traypacks provide quick turnaround for a variety of small to medium-sized products, which are primarily ordered by industrial clients.
“Our customers are your typical industrial businesses; one delivery might be cans of paint, electrical equipment, or tyres,” Gemma says.
“If a customer calls up last minute to ask if we can move a carton, we make sure it happens as fast, reliable, and safely as possible.
“The Traypacks play a vital role for the business. Our semis move the freight from A to B, but when it comes to delivering that freight to the customer, our Isuzu Traypacks do 80 per cent of that work.”
Gemma’s often behind the wheel around Canberra and surrounds. She unloads freight, sorts and then loads up a Traypack to take out on the road, five days a week.
The Traypack’s 4,500 kg GVM, which is matched with a considerable 2,135 kg payload (on medium wheelbase, manual transmission models), plus a 4,000 kg towing capacity, makes it extremely attractive for drivers like Gemma, who require a tough vehicle that is driveable on a standard car licence.
The NLR Traypack is powered by a 4-cylinder 4JJ1-TCS common rail system, offering 110 kW (150 PS) @ 2,800 rpm and a max torque of 375 Nm @1,600 – 2,800 rpm, which Gemma has matched with Isuzu’s MYY-5T five-speed manual gearbox for ultimate control.
To assist with efficient loading, the 4.5-metre tray provides plenty of space with removable drop sides.
“As soon as I took one for a drive, I was basically in love,” she says.
“Isuzu came highly recommended to us, and once we put some freight on the truck, how it handled the weight was just fantastic.”
Isuzu’s NLR 45-150 Traypack integrates necessary features without the need for any aftermarket alteration, such as a heavy-duty aluminium tray, load restraint anchor points, headboard including rear window protector, removable drop sides and rear tailgate, and a low-light capable reversing camera.
It also includes Isuzu’s Advanced Driver Assistance System ADAS featuring the Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB).
At P&G Trucking reliable service is a priority, so preventative maintenance is key.
“We need to have good, reliable gear to provide a great service for our customers, so we plan on continuing having our Traypacks serviced with Canberra Isuzu,” Gemma says.
P & G Trucking plans to expand its service in the near future and continue to keep their customers satisfied.
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