The TruckSafe accreditation program is proud to welcome GRS Towing (NSW), Strasburg Bros Livestock Carriers (QLD) and H Dowling & Sons (QLD) as its newest accredited members.
Established in 1979, GRS Towing prides itself on providing Sydney’s widest array of recovery towing and transport equipment. Providing a full range of heavy vehicle accident and towing services, GRS Transport specialises in first response to Sydney, Marulan, Mount White and Mount Victoria, as well as extensive interstate services.
“We want to provide support to transport companies when they’re in need. On the road, our goal is to provide the fastest, safest and most economical heavy vehicle recovery possible,” Managing Director Barry Hunt said.
“In this business, we see heavy vehicle accidents day in, day out – it really drives it home that it’s essential to have a good compliance system in your business. It shows you’re reliable, and gives you the backing you need when things go wrong.
“We joined TruckSafe to promote our professionalism, and to give ourselves some benchmarks to meet in our business. I’d rather have a system and audits to help us make sure we’re on top of things internally, than wait until the authorities have to point things out.”
With more than 37 years’ experience in carting cattle, Strasburg Bros Livestock Carriers prides itself on providing value for money, honest service and a team of workers willing to go the extra mile. TruckCare accredited since 2003, the Strasburg fleet services all of Queensland and parts of the Northern Territory.
“You’ve just got to be in TruckSafe and TruckCare – it keeps everyone happy, including your clients,” Strasburg Director Lester Strasburg said.
“We’re proud of having really good employees who do the right thing. We could make the business bigger, but then you wouldn’t know everyone in it. I don’t want to go past the local fellows – we’ve got some people who have been with us for 30, 32 years.”
H Dowling & Sons was first established in 1936 in Biggenden, transporting cream to the local butter factory. Today its fleet specialises in livestock transport, gaining TruckCare accreditation in 2005.
TruckSafe Chairman Stephen Marley congratulated the businesses on joining the TruckSafe program and becoming some of Australia’s safest operators.
“I’m proud to welcome GRS Towing, Strasburg Bros Livestock Carriers and H Dowling & Sons to the TruckSafe program, and commend them on making the decision to put safety first in their business,” Mr Marley said.
You can find out more about the TruckSafe accreditation program, including a full list of accredited operators, at www.trucksafe.com.au.
