Allison autos deliver for Australia Post

National postal provider says the Allison automatic transmissions in its truck fleet bring benefits on many levels

Australia Post and its parcel subsidiary, StarTrack, operate a fleet of over 800 Fuso Fighter medium-duty trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions – autos that the operation says deliver in terms of safety, efficiency, and lower maintenance.

According to Terry Bickerton, national fleet manager for Australia Post and StarTrack, the Allison autos are a key component in effective mail and parcel delivery in urban areas.

"We've introduced Allison automatics into our operations because of their reliability and the safety benefits they offer," he says.

"They also have lower maintenance costs when compared with manual vehicles."

Designed for severe, high start-stop duty cycles, Allison fully automatic transmissions use a torque converter for launching so there is no mechanical clutch to wear out. Extended service intervals consist of just oil and filter changes, keeping vehicles on the job for longer, while Allison says its autos make vehicles easier to maneuver, increase uptime and improve productivity.

"The feedback we've had from our drivers is that automatic trucks help with reducing fatigue and are easier to operate in metropolitan areas," says Bickerton.

"The Allison automatics make it easier for our drivers to concentrate on maneuvering their truck in city traffic by removing the need for them to worry about gear changes."

Allison autos deliver for Australia Post

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