BAIRNSDALEADVERTISER.COM.AU | 29 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 WEST END OF TOWN THE TOP END OF TOWN Grinter’s long history of carting W Grinter and Sons began in 1946 by William "Bill" Grinter, carting general freight including timber, wool, fuel and groceries to and from Swifts Creek to Bairnsdale. In 1953 Bill's two sons Ron and Tom joined the business, eventually taking it over. Craig, eldest son of Tom, started driving trucks DV VRRQ DV KH WXUQHG DQG RI¿FLDOO\ VWDUWHG working for the company in 1988. Ron's son Will also started working in the business and is still is a current driver of the family company. Craig went on to take over the business in 2009 and is still currently operating the company today. His son and daughter joined the business in 2021 making it the fourth generation to be involved in the family business. What started out as a one man, one truck operation from Bairnsdale to the High Country, has now expanded to having 35 employees and around 30 vehicles, ranging from vans and tray trucks to B-double semis, delivering freight daily to all areas of East Gippsland. For the past 15 years Grinter Transport has been working with Victorian Freight Specialists to provide an overnight freight service from Melbourne to East Gippsland. In recent years Grinters have also been able to offer container services. With their side loader we're able to provide pick-up and delivery of 20ft and 40ft containers. As of June last year, Grinter Transport also became the East Gippsland on-forwarder for Fedex. In 2026 W Grinter and Sons will have been operating for 80 years. Grinters Transport aim to continue to grow and SURYLGH JUHDW HI¿FLHQW TXDOLW\ VHUYLFH WR WKH DUHD of East Gippsland. Three generations of Grinter - Craig, Sam and Tom (grandfather). (PS) Bill Grinter and his son, Tom. (PS) Grinter Transport’s newest Kenworth “in memory of Tommy Grinter”. (PS) Bill (grandfather) Tom (son) and Craig (grandson) Grinter. (PS) 40 Forge Creek Rd, Bairnsdale|0435 887 040|admin@ibggippsland.com.au|ibggippsland.com.au Independent Builders Gippsland are your friendly and professional local Gippsland builders. The team at Independent Builders Gippsland continually strive for excellence with every home built and are dedicated to maintaining a reputation as quality custom home builders you can trust. Our clients can rest assured the registered builder taking charge of their purchase of a lifetime will deliver a beautiful quality-built home. Visit our display home! 18 Lomandra Blvd, Lucknow EN21201
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