How RKM Transport Scaled Rapidly with B-Triples and BTT Engineering’s PBS Expertise
RKM Transport, owned and operated by Rod Monty from regional Victoria, is a high-performing rural freight transport company specialising in molasses delivery to feedlots across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. As demand for feed product transport surged, RKM Transport needed a smarter way to increase freight capacity, without adding more trucks or drivers.
To solve this, Rod partnered with BTT Engineering, experts in Performance-Based Standards (PBS), B-triple vehicle design, and heavy vehicle access permits.
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Rapid Growth, Limited Drivers, and Heavy-Density Freight
Operating a fleet of Kenworth 909s, RKM Transport was already running B-doubles but needed to carry more per trip to keep up with demand. With the Australian transport industry facing a national driver shortage, Rod knew he had to boost payload efficiency without compromising compliance or service reliability.
“The main challenge we’re having is the speed of growth. We’re growing pretty quick. We just needed to move more freight with less drivers.”
By upgrading to PBS-approved B-triples, RKM Transport increased their payload capacity from 40 tonnes to 56 tonnes per load—delivering a major gain in efficiency across rural long-haul routes.
Seamless B-Triple Setup and Permit Access with BTT Engineering
To adopt B-triples legally and efficiently, Rod engaged BTT Engineering to manage the entire PBS compliance and vehicle certification process.
BTT collaborated directly with both RKM Transport and trailer manufacturer MaxiTRANS to:
Engineer PBS-approved B-triple combinations suited to RKM’s existing Kenworth fleet
Create design drawings and complete PBS assessments for axle spacing, swept path, and turning radius
Secure mass and dimension permits from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
Provide on-call support for both management and drivers needing compliance or access advice
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“They really organised it all with MaxiTRANS—drawings, measurements—everything to fit the trucks we run.”
Higher Productivity, Lower Operating Pressure
Thanks to the B-triple upgrade and BTT’s ongoing support, RKM Transport has:
Increased payloads from 40 to 56 tonnes per trip
Improved cost efficiency across key freight corridors
Reduced pressure to hire more drivers
Maintained NHVR compliance and PBS certification
“They do all the maths, the permits—everything we need when a new job comes in. Even our drivers can call them directly.”
Rod Monty continues to trust BTT Engineering as a long-term partner for compliance, productivity, and growth.
“Easy to deal with. Answer the phone on the dot. Get everything done.”