Australian company Base Air is set to revolutionise the world of trucking and make roads safer with the launch of its ground-breaking air management system.
Following 15 years of research and development, and significant backing from Australian investors, the innovative product launched by air-management technology company, Base Air, redefines air suspension systems in heavy-duty vehicles.
By adding Base Air’s compact air management system to any heavy-duty vehicle, drivers will experience best-in-class ride and load stability, which in turn reduces tyre wear, freight damage, and most importantly, increases safety for all drivers on Australian roads.
Victorian-born Founder and Director, Matthew Vaughan, initiated the business venture in 2008 after a conversation with truck driver friends highlighted the need for low cost safety technology for heavy-duty vehicles.
“For decades, the trucking industry has faced criticism and challenges around driver and load safety,” said Vaughan.
“2019 saw the most truck driver fatalities in Australia of the last decade. Couple this with the fact there are more and more truck driver registrations each year, there’s an urgent need to work together to ensure the industry is better equipped.”
Since inception, Base Air has received significant financial backing in excess of $12 million from major industry players, particularly across rural Australia.
Base Air is fitted to more than 120 vehicles on some of the country’s biggest fleets, including Toll, Martin’s Stock Haulage, Wickham Freight Lines and Blenners Transport Its distribution partner, PACCAR Parts, supplies Base Air to PACCAR dealerships throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, with sights to expand across the nation in the very near future.
Vaughan spent many years patenting and testing variations of his Base Air product in the United States – the largest market of heavy, medium and light-duty vehicles in the world. His decision to first introduce Base Air in Australia was an easy one.
“As a country boy, I’ve grown up around many who work in and for the industry and have heard stories about driver fatigue and safety first-hand. Australia relies on its transport and logistics. It is a no-brainer for me that Base Air shows its impact here locally first. Soon after, we will emerge in overseas markets,” said Vaughan.
Along his journey, Vaughan has received great exposure and mentorship from some of the country’s most familiar faces, including TV identity Ray Martin, and businessman Mark Bouris.
Ray Martin said: “We met in a coffee shop in Sydney more than a decade ago. Matthew approached me with such enthusiasm, knowledge and determination that I was instantly drawn to the Base Air business and wanted to be involved and see him succeed. I’ve spoken to truckies and seen their excitement for this product knowing the difference it will make to their industry.”
To see Base Air’s system in action or hear industry testimonials visit www.baseair.com.
