Dated –05-12-2011
Linfox travels 1.3 million kilometres a year to deliver fuel to mines in Western Australia.
Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of modern mining operations. From specialised heavy mining and processing equipment to ore carrying trains and road vehicles, diesel fuel is essential for the industry throughout Australia’s largest state.
Linfox’s dedicated new fuel delivery fleet supplies iron ore operations across the vast Pilbara region in the state’s north and nickel mining in the Goldfields region around Kalgoorlie.
The specialised fleet includes nine Volvo FH16 600 horsepower prime movers and 26 tanker trailers, built by Tiemans. They usually travel in triple road train configurations, carrying up to 123,000 litres of fuel.
Linfox Fuel Manager, Rod Hunt said all equipment featured airbag suspension and the tankers were built to withstand challenging off road conditions in and around mine sites.
“Our drivers enjoy the most comfortable vehicles in Australia. The trucks’ equipment includes satellite phones, GPS tracking, air conditioned sleeper cabs, fridges and outback survival kits,” Rod said.