Alltrans

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]

Alltrans
IndustryLogistics
FateMerged with Thomas Nationwide Transport
Founded1950
FounderPeter Abeles
George Rockey
Defunct1967
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia

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
  1. Peter Abeles, 75, a Leader In Australia's Business World New York Times 28 June 1999
  2. Obituary: Sir Peter Ables The Independent 8 July 1999
  3. Share of Alltrans to UK Canberra Times 8 June 1966 page 26
  4. More British money in Aust firms Truck & Bus Transportation July 1966 page 215
  5. TNT, Alltrans plan to merge Canberra Times 25 April 1967 page 11
  6. Merger of transport groups forms largest Aust company Truck & Bus Transportation June 1967 page 104
  7. History TNT
  8. Australian transport group expands overseas interests Freight & Container Transportation January 1970 page 9
  9. Star Carrier Baltic Shipping
  10. Grounding of TNT Alltrans in the Great Barrier Reef Australian Transport Safety Bureau
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