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1 Commercial trucking is about to change forever It is only Up & Down

It is only Up & Down Thenewtime andmoneysaver The tried and tested TrestleJack is a 2-in-1 device specifically designed to lift and support the axles of heavy

TrestleJacks use the driving motion of the tractor to lift and lower trailer axles while the driver stays safe in the tractor cab.

2 It is only Up & Down Thenewtime andmoneysaver The tried and tested TrestleJack is a 2-in-1 device specifically designed to lift and support the axles of heavy commercial trailers in complete safety. TrestleJacks use the driving motion of the tractor to lift and lower trailer axles while the driver stays safe in the tractor cab. Hydraulic jacks and similar lifting equipment require someone to work underneath the trailer at considerable personal risk. Each TrestleJack comes with a load certificate valid for 1 year, a standard operating procedure and risk assessment document to help operators familiarise themselves with all safety aspects.

INCREASE SAFETY & REDUCE RISKS Introduction The transport sector is a highly specialised field and requires professional and experienced individuals to identify risks and provide practical solutions.

3 INCREASE SAFETY & REDUCE RISKS Introduction The transport sector is a highly specialised field and requires professional and experienced individuals to identify risks and provide practical solutions. Heavy commercial trailers themselves should be regarded as specialised equipment, as each trailer type is responsible for the carrying specific goods. A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link and time-saving and efficiency are the keys to success. Not all trailers on South Africa s roads have lifting or supporting equipment. The kind of lifting equipment currently used is originally supplied with the tractor and not suitable for trailers. Changing flat tyres next to the road is most often carried out with equipment not specifically made for the application. A heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) with 26 tyres (16 of them on the trailer) currently relies on a single lifting device that s known for its unreliability. A vehicle that is not equipped with the best tools to assist in an emergency is at risk of wasting unnecessary time and money Load/HCV theft/hijacking Tyre failure on the N3 is commonly known amongst truck drivers as one of the most dangerous situations one can find oneself in. Lying on the floor and jacking up a trailer puts the driver in a very vulnerable position and open to attack. In such an unfortunate event, huge losses are incurred for both the operator and its insurance company. The use of TrestleJacks reduces that risk significantly by having the driver safely in the cab during lifting and lowering trailer axles. The time spent lifting and lowering loaded axles is reduced by 83%, with the result of getting both the driver and his HCV back on the road without delay Tire theft By using the hydraulic jack that is locked in the trailer s tool box, wheels are often stolen from an HCV that is parked while the driver sleeps. TrestleJacks require the driver to start and drive the vehicle to lift axles - this is recorded on the satellite tracking device. This is a deterrent to a driver s participation in a theft. Rejected Loads Consider this scenario. A refrigerated semi-truck with a 30 ton load of fish is stuck next to the road because one of the super single tyres picked up a nail. There is no option but to change the tyre immediately. The driver of the truck also planned to fill up the fridge s diesel tank at the next fuel station, 160 km away, and is left with just over two hours of running time. It so happens that the hydraulic jack stops working so the driver has to call for help from another driver on the same route. More than two hours later, help arrives and it takes another 30 minutes to lift the troubled axle as no hydraulic jack can lift an axle of a loaded trailer in a single lift. Once the fridge s diesel tank is empty, the fridge stops working and it is a matter of time before the temperature in the trailer starts rising. Even if the driver manages to get to a fuel station an hour later, the fridge agent needs to assist the driver to start the fridge again. The result - 30 tons of fish rejected. Relationships take a knock as the freight agent now has to explain to the supplier and buyer the reasons for the rejected load. Health & Safety Example The seal inside a hydraulic jack is not reliable and early failure detection is not possible. The real danger comes when lifting the axle of a troubled wheel, taking it off and letting it stand on the hydraulic jack. If the seal of the hydraulic jack is leaking, a slow descent will take place and when trying to replace the wheel, the driver will find that the axle is too low. He then needs to crawl underneath the trailer and again pump the hydraulic jack to create lift. A very real danger exists that the hydraulic jack could slip out and injure the operator. Health & Safety Current lifting equipment (CLE) used as standard on all HCVs is designed to cover a wide range of applications. On the trailer axle, CLE can be used for one purpose only, that of lifting an axle. By design it is not a complete solution and requires additional equipment to support the axle. According to the CLE operating manual, a blocking device is required to support the weight of the axle. Most trucks on South Africa s roads do not carry a blocking device such as a trestle or axle stand. Occupational Health and Safety standards require employees to be kept safe. Supplying the right tools for the job helps to minimize safety risks. However the implementation of safety guidelines is hampered by CLE requiring additional equipment and human effort. Using a TrestleJack - which is both a jack and a trestle - to safely lift troubled axles whilst the driver is kept secure in the cab, makes this the safest lifting method currently known. All other similar equipment requires a person to be underneath the trailer during the operation of lifting and lowering axles. Under-Inflated Tires An under inflated tyre increases fuel costs and the chances of a tyre burst which leaves debris on the road, possibly causing damage to other vehicles using the same road. On the road or at a truck stop, inflating a slow puncture without lifting the troubled wheel is inefficient and ineffective. Because of the load on the tyre, the pressure increase to more than what the compressor can produce. Lifting wheels with TrestleJacks before the inflation process saves time.

4 Whether you are stuck next to the road or waiting in a workshop, TrestleJacks can get you back on the road in less time. A single side can be lifted in less than a minute and an entire empty tipper link in less than seven! In the commercial trucking industry, time literally means money. According to the Road Freight Association of South Africa, a tri-axle configuration has a standard overhead cost of R685 per hour. Every time a trailer has a flat tyre that needs to be changed, up to 85% of lifting time can be saved. This translates to R514 per lift! Whether you have one rig or several thousands on the road, TrestleJacks will save you substantial time and money FASTEST AXLE LIFTING According to the vehicle cost schedule prepared by the Road Freight Association, a 6 x 4 Tridem axle configuration runs at R685 per hour. The costs are made up of tyres, maintenance, fuel, oil, overheads, licences, vehicle staff, insurance, depreciation and other costs. In our calculation below, we have assumed the same configuration and that one wheel per trailer needed repairs each month. Feedback from various operators has shown us that conventional equipment takes on average 30 minutes to lift and lower a trailer axle. Our tests show that the same task can be done with a TrestleJack within 5 minutes. That s a saving of 25 minutes per lift. Adding up the minutes saved over a year, we worked out that using TrestleJacks can save an operator a significant amount of time over a year. This saving not only reduces downtime costs, but can also mean more kilometers on the road and more loads per year. R685 perhour! Maintenance 12,5% Fuel + Oil 29,0% Tyres 8,1% 0,0% Finance Other4,4% Depreciation 9,6% Insurance 5,8% O/hds + Licence 10,4% Veh Staff 20,1% 6 x 4, Tridem AxleConfiguration Road FreightAssociation Rands lift per trailer per month over12 months! LiEing and lowering costsavings Cost " Hydraulic Jack Cost " TrestleJacks Saving"TrestleJacks " # oftrailers in your fleet

5 It is only Up & Down TRESTLEJACKS 30 TON R22.5 WORKSHOP Cup Designed to securely hug & hold square & round axles Wide (90mm) to prevent slippage Movement during lifting rectifies stand positioning in the event of misplacement Placed next to the spring blades/air bag mount reduces slipping Non-adjustable, single component stand Specialised for axle height/tyre size Reduced chance of failure Enables lifting using vehicle motion 5 degree overhang gives secure standing Belt Anchoring to driving wheel ensures lifting takes place Prevents slipping on all surfaces Can be used to secure when in upright position (secured to trailer stands) Baseplate Covers more area than single tyre Rubber to prevent slipping. * Robust enough to work in most environments * Even without rubber, lifting can take place as this is mainly for workshop floor protection

FAST AND SAFE AXLE LIFTING MADE FOR TRAILERS RUNNING ON: 11R22.5 12R22.5 315/70R22.5 315/80R22.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.

A two-in-one product that uses the motion of the vehicle to lift and lower axles while the driver is removed from the operation and kept safe in the tractor cab.

6 FAST AND SAFE AXLE LIFTING MADE FOR TRAILERS RUNNING ON: 11R R /70R /80R /65R /65R22.5 The world's first and only specialized lifting and standing device for trailers. A two-in-one product that uses the motion of the vehicle to lift and lower axles while the driver is removed from the operation and kept safe in the tractor cab. The single non-fallible component design makes TrestleJacks a certified load tested axle standing device that s the safest lifting product on the market. A no-service, no-maintenance solution, designed and built in South Africa to be thoroughly reliable and durable. TrestleJacks come with a risk assessment and standard operating procedure to ensure that owners and equipment operators are fully informed about the safety aspects and operation of the product. TrestleJacks significantly reduce risk in the areas of theft and hijackings, rejected loads, road accident claims and personnel safety. They also work extremely fast, making sure that your truck wheels keep turning and generating profit. For more information on TrestleJack products, services and solutions, visit our website at trestlejacks.com. TrestleJacks is patented protected. Allrights reserved. Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. TrestleJacks corporate identity used herin are trademarks of TrestleJacks and may not be used without permission

7 The Workshopoperations are about to change forever PB (PAPA BROKER CO. W.L.L), Bahrain - Manama, Suite 13, Al Hamalah (Building 1276) Road 1223, Block 1012, tarek@papaproker.com - mm@papabroker.com We can serve you at : KSA Bahrain - UAE - Oman - Kuwait

HAULING EQUIPMENT with TRUCK and TRAILER COMBINATION

SAFE OPERATING GUIDELINES JOB TITLE HAULING EQUIPMENT with TRUCK and TRAILER COMBINATION JOB DESCRIPTION This guideline describes loading, unloading and hauling equipment with a truck and trailer. JOB