BUNKER SHADE™ SHADE system
Expedition Systems built the BUNKER SHADE™ SHade system to keep drivers cool, focused, and right where they need to be. Protect your people and your fuel load with a system specifically designed for fuel transfer.
One moment of heat is all it takes
Fuel transfer is a high-risk window where focus is everything. But when your operators are exposed to harsh sun, UV, or driving rain, there’s only so long they can hold position until they have to step away and leave the hose unattended to find relief.
We’ve seen what happens when focus breaks:
- The cost of a distraction: One root cause analysis found that a driver seeking shade at the cab led to a 3,000L fuel spill.
- A high-risk supply chain: Every tanker carries a high value load. One slip-up leads to environmental damage, massive fines, and higher insurance premiums.
- The human toll: Exposure to the elements causes fatigue and increases the long-term risk of skin cancer claims.
Preventable incidents often start with unnoticed heat stroke. Protecting your drivers while they are stationary is the first step in ensuring they stay safe once they get behind the wheel.
Tested in Australia
Expedition Systems developed the shade system to solve the “shade vs. safety” conflict. It is a bolt-on system that gives your operators a 2.5m² safety zone right at the point of transfer.
How it helps the team
- Keep the focus: Drivers stay at the point of discharge to monitor flow without the distraction of extreme heat.
- Cut the fatigue: Protection from the sun and rain keeps operators alert throughout their entire shift.
- Built for the field: This unit is field-tested in real fuel operations to ensure it handles the daily grind.
- Lower your risk: Proper protection is operational risk management that protects your product and your reputation.
Safety Beyond the Equipment Fatigue and heat stress aren’t always visible, but the risks are real. A shade system provides a simple, effective layer of protection – reducing heat exposure and helping ensure every journey starts in a safer state of mind.
Easy installation
Expedition Systems designed this to be a “set and forget” part of your fleet.
- 20-minute install: It is a bolt-on system. You don’t need to cut or weld your trailers.
- Deploy in under a minute: A single person can deploy the shade in under a minute.
- Standard fit: The unit mounts to the hose tray and fits within the maximum width.
- Built to last: 100% Australian made from aluminium and stainless steel with replaceable parts.
Early-bird fleet pricing applies to orders placed during the launch window, to 30 September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who uses the Bunker Shade?
Expedition Systems first developed the unit for major fuel distributors in Australia, and it is currently being rolled out to major fleets.
Does it add width to the truck?
No. It stays within the 2.5m constraint and mounts directly to the existing hose tray.
Is it hard to maintain?
The system is built from aluminium and stainless steel. All components are replaceable if they get damaged on the job.
How fast is the setup?
One driver can have the shade ready in under a minute.
Ready to get your drivers some relief?
Expedition Systems is rolling this out to a limited number of operators. Contact us to book a demo or a trial installation for your fleet.
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