Our founders, Simon Apap and Daniel Grima are seasoned professionals who have spent decades in the transport industry, both as operators and fleet owners.
Their hands-on experience with live bottom floor trucks and trailers, combined with a commitment to innovation, led them to develop a product that offers unparalleled safety and versatility.
Simon Apap
Director & Founder, Belted Bodies and Trailers
With over 30 years of experience in the transport industry, I began my career as a heavy vehicle mechanic and repairer. Over time, I transitioned into becoming an owner-operator, eventually managing a fleet of tip trucks in NSW, Australia.
Throughout this journey, I encountered the ongoing challenges of staying competitive, versatile, compliant, and profitable in an evolving industry. When my customers expressed the need for live bottom floors, I realised the limitations of traditional equipment. Unable to find a suitable solution globally, I set out to create my own. The result was the Belted product – a versatile solution that not only matched the payload capacity of traditional tip trucks but surpassed them in compliance and functionality.
Whether it’s excavation or grain transport, my innovation allows operators to handle a diverse range of tasks with ease. Now, I’m excited to share this vision with the world, bringing more efficiency and versatility to the transport industry. “Today is the day, I will do better.”
Daniel Grima
Daniel Grima Director and Designer of Belted Bodies and Trailers
With a lifelong connection to the transport industry, I became a licensed body maker by the age of 19. I spent 15 years immersed in my family’s transport company, gaining hands-on experience in everything from management to building bodies and trailers. This blend of technical expertise and business understanding has given me unique insight into both the practical needs and the commercial realities of the transport industry.
Driven by a passion for finding innovative solutions, I teamed up with a longtime friend, Simon, to launch “Belted”.
At Belted, we designed and built what we believe to be the safest bulk transport bodies and trailers on the market. Our designs don’t just focus on safety and technical excellence, but also on being commercially viable for our clients, ensuring that quality and profitability go hand in hand.
Why Belted?
At Belted Bodies & Trailers, we believe every manufacturer and fleet owner deserves a safer and more efficient trailer, without sacrificing capability.
Traditional live bottom floor trailers use a narrow 900mm belt, which creates a ‘V’ shaped body and reduces cubic volume—making them ideal only for high-density products. Our design solves this by incorporating a wider belt, allowing our trailers to maintain a square shape, just like conventional tipper bodies. This means you get the same cubic capacity without compromise.
Our products are built to deliver unmatched safety, versatility, and efficiency.
No Tipping, No Risks
Our trailers eliminate the dangers of tipping, reducing the risk of rollovers and collisions with overhead obstacles like power lines.
Broad Compatibility
Load anything you would into a traditional aluminium tipper body and more, thanks to our wider belt and square body design.
Efficient Unloading
Experience the same quick unloading times as conventional tipper trucks, but with added safety.
Superior Capacity
Our trailers feature a square-shaped body that maximises payload capacity and space, offering more volume than traditional tipper or modern trailers.
Innovative Tailgate
We use a reliable tailgate design that’s been trusted for 50 years. It ensures a tight seal and consistent performance, with no mechanical parts to worry about. This means a straightforward, efficient unloading process with unbeatable reliability.
Customisable Heights
Looking for a trailer with specific dimensions? We’ve got you covered. Whether you need it for light products or different applications, we offer customisation options to meet your exact needs.
Durable and Lightweight
Our trailers are made from tough Hardox steel, designed to handle Australia’s rough conditions while staying light and competitive.
Our Company
At Belted Bodies & Trailers, we leverage over 25 years of industry expertise to redefine bulk transport solutions. Founded by seasoned veterans, we are committed to providing safer, more versatile trailers tailored to the needs of modern operators.
Our deep knowledge of heavy vehicle mechanics and fleet management drives our innovation in “live bottom floor” trailers, ensuring top-notch performance and safety. Our goal is to revolutionise the transport industry, offering our cutting-edge products both nationwide and globally.
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Curious to learn more about how Belted Bodies & Trailers can revolutionise your operations? Contact us today to discover how we can provide you with a safer, more versatile solution tailored to your needs.
