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Geelong Foodshare charges ahead with first electric truck

2 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

Geelong Foodshare, a not-for-profit charity focused on food rescue and distribution, kicked off its fleet electrification journey recently, acquiring a used LDV eDeliver 9 electric van at auction. The ex-Coles van was purchased through Pickles Auctions for around a fifth of the price of a comparative new model, explains Geelong Foodshare‚Äôs Operations Manager, Patrick Lanyon.
Freighter puts on the freeze - Fleet HV News

3 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

Freighter Group (formerly MaxiTRANS), has announced the release of its new refrigerated trailer product – the appropriately named Freez-R. The Freeze-R is a high-performing refrigerated trailer solution which has been expertly designed to deliver industry leading thermal performance, delivered through local design and a national dealer support network.
ALRTA celebrates 40th anniversary with gala and awards night

3 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style with a gala dinner and awards night attended by more than 320 people. ‚Äď including eight life members of the association. The night involved a fireside chat with the founding legends of ALRTA.
New Bandag B119 is the cleaner choice

4 weeks ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

Commercial-vehicle tyre manufacturer, Bridgestone, is enhancing its commitment to the Australian and New Zealand transport industry with the launch of an all-new Bandag B119 trailer tyre. The B119 retread pattern is the newest addition to the range of pre-cured tread manufactured locally at the Bandag factory in Wacol, Queensland, and replaces the popular BRL3. The B119 is modelled on the design of Bridgestone‚Äôs Ecopia R119 and offers the same benefits of the low-rolling resistance tyre.
PBS Pioneer: Les Bruzsa drives high-productivity

1 month ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

LES Bruzsa is a man that needs no introduction for transport operators in the know, known colloquially as the ‘Quad-father’ of modern high-productivity truck and trailer combinations. For the uninitiated, though, Les and his team are responsible for the widespread adoption of countless innovative combinations under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Performance Based Standards (PBS) program.
Alternative fuels in Australia: The future of trucking is here

1 month ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

Diesel-powered trucks have long been the backbone of Australian road transport and despite the buzz around zero-emission vehicles, they remain the tool of choice for interstate operators travelling long distances. However, a significant shift towards cleaner alternatives is underway. The widespread adoption of Euro 6 emission standards and the increasing use of renewable fuels are steps that will reduce the transport industry’s environmental footprint – today.
Every electric truck model available in Australia right now

1 month ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels

Australia’s EV revolution is in full swing, with an expanding array of passenger car, SUV, and even van models hitting the road. However, electric trucks are experiencing a more gradual rollout, with only a handful of options available so far. The transport sector is projected to be Australia’s top emitter by 2030, with fleet operators facing growing pressure to decarbonise. However, the electrification of heavy vehicle fleets comes with unique challenges.
Fleet Drive: 2025 DAF XG+ 660  - Fleet HV News

1 month ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

In the Australian market, DAF is the ‘other’ brand that sits beside Kenworth within the PACCAR stable. With its headquarters in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, DAF trucks now run down the PACCAR manufacturing line in the Melbourne suburb of Bayswater, and the latest in the DAF lineup is the XG+ 660. We first saw the XG+ at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show where it made a guest appearance on the PACCAR stand.
Fleet Drive: Iveco S-Way AS 6x4 Prime Mover - Fleet HV News

2 months ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

The S-Way is Iveco’s heavy-duty truck designed for a wide range of applications. It was introduced to the Australian market in March 2023. The range is available in both rigid (6×2, 6×4 and 8×4 with load share front suspension) and prime mover (4×2 and 6×4) configurations, and in three cab options; Active Day (AD), Active Time (AT) and the largest and most highly specified Active Space (AS) cab. Additionally, three cab height options are available across the line-up.
Fleet Drive: Scania 660 V8 - Fleet HV News

2 months ago | fleethvnews.com.au | Geoff Middleton

By Geoff Middleton Scania is the only heavy truck maker with a V8 diesel in our market these days. And who doesn’t love a V8, right? Well, I do for one. And the Scania V8 is a beauty as we found out on a recent trip across the Nullabor hauling three loaded trailers. The Scania V8 range spans horsepower outputs from 590hp through to 770hp. Our test vehicle sat in the middle with 660hp. Who’s it for Scania V8s can handle virtually any heavy-duty transport job you care to name.