ROKBAK RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping sand and gravel producer FT Aggregates to achieve its ambitions in Canada.
The business supplies aggregates to the Greater Edmonton area and produces over one million tonnes of sand and gravel every year.
FT Aggregates has employed four Scottish-built RA40 articulated haulers since 2023 and added an RA30 to its fleet less than a year later.
Every RA40 moves between 100 and 120 loads and 5,000 tonnes of material every day, five or six days a week, while the RA30 is described as an ‘operator’s favourite’ for its comfort and surface handling.
“If our operators had to pick a truck amongst our fleet to run on site, it would be a Rokbak truck,” said FT Aggregates president Shane Smith. “We’ve been very impressed by the fuel economy, the look and the comfort.”
At the firm’s Pit 23, located south of central-Albertan city Camrose, excavators load overburden into the RA40’s all-welded body, which has a capacity of 38 tonnes. Each RA40 at the site transports the overburden, sand and gravel material for production.
FT Aggregates operates in harsh climates, from -40°C in winter to +35°C in summer, requiring robust equipment and flexible operations.
“The seasons are not kind,” Shane added. “And that means we’re probably one of the best places in the world to put trucks through their paces. We’ve found that the Rokbak trucks can be relied upon to operate effectively and efficiently, regardless of conditions.”
Fully automatic transmission is designed to ensure smooth gear shifting, reducing fuel consumption and increasing operator comfort. The pressurised cab boasts HVAC, while Rokbak listed key features as including ‘excellent’ traction and a strong power-to-weight ratio.
“Being part of FT Aggregates’ success has been a privilege,” added Rokbak regional sales manager Greg Gerbus. “Working with them and seeing their growth has significantly bolstered our own reputation and presence in the Canadian market.”
