depots that will enhance regional logistics capability and streamline the company’s expanding network. These developments represent not just investment in the company, but in the future of Australian freight infrastructure itself. BIGGER, SMARTER, SAFER: THE PBS ADVANTAGE Another area where Exodas Transport is taking the lead is in the adoption of PBS (Performance-Based Standards) vehicles—a new generation of longer, higher-capacity transport combinations that can carry more freight per trip. “PBS vehicles are the future,” Brett explains. “They allow us to move more product with fewer prime movers, which helps offset driver shortages and improves fuel efficiency.” Most of Exodas’s vehicles now operate as B-doubles and road trains, carrying between 40 and 46 pallets—a significant jump from the industry’s traditional 34-pallet configurations. “It’s a big step forward for productivity,” says Brett.“But it’s also about safety— PBS combinations must have advanced telematics and weight gauges, which make them safer and more compliant on the road.” The move toward PBS reflects the company’s forwardthinking mindset, aligning operational growth with industry evolution and national safety standards. NAVIGATING A CHANGING INDUSTRY While the broader transport sector continues to face uncertainty, Exodas Transport is positioning itself for resilience. “During COVID, there was a boom—work everywhere,” Brett recalls. “But when it dropped off, some companies couldn’t sustain the fleets they’d built. We’ve stayed disciplined, focusing on our strengths and long-term planning.” That discipline extends to risk management. Weather events frequently disrupt major freight routes in Queensland and northern Australia, but Exodas Transport has systems in place to respond. The company continuously monitors conditions, 183 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 10 EXODAS TRANSPORT (EXODAS)
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