After two decades spent in a job that’s as hard on the equipment as it is on your back, you get to know the quality of support required, especially when it comes to your transport fleet.
Origin Fencing specialises in end-to-end fencing solutions for a range of clients: from government and private business, including schools and childcare centres, to infrastructure and commercial projects like subdivisions, road upgrades, electrical substations and public amenities for local councils.
When industry veteran, Silver Iwinski, founded Origin Fencing in 2003, it was essential that his growing fleet of trucks be robust, reliable, and present a good return on investment over the long term.
For Silver, it was the knowledge that Isuzu had the breadth of model range to provide a solution for all requirements, big and small—which included the transportation of his team of workers to any jobsite throughout the large state of Queensland alongside the transportation of large capital equipment and fencing supplies.
Fences for Days
The Origin Fencing team is based in Brisbane but the company has a large footprint throughout regional Queensland that extends into northern New South Wales.
This equates to lots of travel for the team, and kilometres on the clock is a key factor for the range of trucks that Silver has added to his fleet over the years.
Silver’s current fleet features nine Isuzu trucks which keep the Origin Fencing headcount of 24 staff, ranging from experienced carpenters to electricians, on the road five days a week regardless of the location.
These trucks are kept in top condition with regular servicing and maintenance; downtime is simply not an option in the scope of fencing and infrastructure projects that Silver undertakes.
Silver relies on this uncompromising maintenance strategy to help tackle the workload, especially as many of the projects can span from three months upwards of three years, meaning they need to load and go without fail.
Strategy forSuccess
This rock-solid strategy is reflected in the current Origin Fencing Isuzu fleet, comprised of earlier model units including an ultra-reliable FYH 8×4 , a FSR 850 LWB, a FVZ 1400 LWB crane truck, a FVZ 1400 tipper, a FVZ 1400 vacuum truck, and newer models in an NNR 55-150 and NNR 45-150 Crew, a FSR 140-260 LWB and their latest and largest addition, a 2022 FYH 300-350 LWB Auto.
“Vehicle efficiency, economy and reliability is key to our success with all projects,” Silver said.
“Rather than having two guys and two trucks going out, or one truck doing multiple trips, with our heavier Isuzu trucks I can rely on one team member to carry out 15-tonnes of gear in the one trip, in one truck.”
“While Origin Fencing specialises in large commercial projects, they can also include other works such as local parks, schools, inner city high rises and difficult access sites,” Silver continued.
“There’s a mixture of small, medium and large-sized jobs which we need our fleet to access and perform efficiently.”
Silver’s 2022 FYH 300-350 LWB Auto has a GVM of 30,000 kilograms and GCM of 45,000 kilograms, meaning it has the capacity and the wheelbase length to carry everything needed to the jobsite.
Silver has said that the payload of his FYH is a reliable asset for Origin Fencing in both sales and installation.
“When I buy a truck, I am focused on what it’s capable of carrying because we need to be able to get in and get out to a job with all the equipment and machinery, without wasting time and money on multiple trips in a truck that doesn’t have enough power.”
Powered by Isuzu’s unstoppable 6UZ1-TCN, 6-cylinder 24 valve engine, the FYH is built to last and built to haul.
Producing 257 kW (350 PS) @ 2,000 rpm and 1,422 Nm of Torque @ 1,400 rpm, the FYH brings fuel efficiency and importantly, payload to Silver and the Origin Fencing operation.
Adding to this, the ultra-reliable 6-speed Allison 4430 automatic transmission offers excellent drivability and ease of use for the diverse conditions and environments found throughout Queensland.
Support
General servicing and upkeep for the Isuzu fleet is done by a local diesel mechanic on site but Silver notes he always feels confident that the Isuzu service technicians can handle any tricky stuff.
“From time to time, as required, we’ll take our vehicles to Brisbane Isuzu for servicing when there is something our on-site mechanic is unable to resolve,” he said.
“We feel confident that Brisbane Isuzu are quick to respond with after-sales support and any servicing issues that arise for us.
“That’s the strength of Isuzu Trucks that puts them above the rest—you have dedicated staff in the dealership network who know trucks and really care about their clients.”
Origin Fencing’s fleet requirements continue to evolve and adapt, supported by a decade-long relationship with Brisbane Isuzu and what Silver describes as the best trucks in the industry.
“It’s reassuring to be supported by a company such as Isuzu, a leader in commercial fleet,” Silver said. “Isuzu make you feel a part of their success, and with Origin Fencing purchasing a truck every year or so, you know that you’re connected to that—customer service at Brisbane Isuzu doesn’t let you forget it.”
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