Alltrans
| Industry | Logistics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Peter Abeles George Rockey |
| Defunct | 1967 |
| Fate | Merged with Thomas Nationwide Transport |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Alltrans was an Australian logistics company. Established in 1950 by Peter Abeles and George Rockey with two second-hand trucks, its first contract was in Broken Hill.[1][2] In 1966 a 35% share in the business was purchased by William Baird & Co of Scotland.[3][4]
In 1967 it merged with Thomas Nationwide Transport to form TNT-Alltrans.[5][6] By this stage it operated 500 trucks and had a presence in New Zealand.[2][7]
The Alltrans name continued to be used when in 1969 Walkup's Merchants Express in the United States was purchased by TNT-Alltrans and renamed Alltrans Express.[8] In 1983 TNT named a ship TNT Alltrans.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ Peter Abeles, 75, a Leader In Australia's Business World New York Times 28 June 1999
- ^ a b Obituary: Sir Peter Ables The Independent 8 July 1999
- ^ Share of Alltrans to UK Canberra Times 8 June 1966 page 26
- ^ More British money in Aust firms Truck & Bus Transportation July 1966 page 215
- ^ TNT, Alltrans plan to merge Canberra Times 25 April 1967 page 11
- ^ Merger of transport groups forms largest Aust company Truck & Bus Transportation June 1967 page 104
- ^ History TNT
- ^ Australian transport group expands overseas interests Freight & Container Transportation January 1970 page 9
- ^ Star Carrier Baltic Shipping
- ^ Grounding of TNT Alltrans in the Great Barrier Reef Australian Transport Safety Bureau