Range, charging and productivity are at the forefront of anyone considering an electric vehicle future. How far will the vehicle go? How long will it take to charge? And ultimately, will it get the job done?

After over seven months, 6,000 kilometers and more than 5,200 kilowatt hours, the first electric Volvo truck on Australian roads gets a tick of approval from one of the most authoritative voices in the transport industry: a truck driver.

The Glen Cameron Group Logistics division have taken delivery of the first of their new range Volvo FM11 prime movers.

Volvo Trucks Global President Roger Alm has confirmed that the company’s manufacturing facility in Wacol, Queensland, will produce electric vehicles in the near future.

These B-double trailers acknowledge the “Lights On The Hill” memorial in Grafton which pays tribute to the sacrifices made by drivers and their families while keeping the wheels of the Australian industry turning.

Victoria Bitter is going green, with the Big Cold Beer to be delivered across Melbourne via electric vehicle from today.

The new Volvo FM Crew cab has arrived in Australia with a clear priority: Keeping our frontline emergency services personnel safe and operational. In conjunction with Rosenbauer Australia, this new vehicle has been specially designed and equipped, front to back, with the needs of the firefighter at top of mind.

Volvo Group Australia was honoured to host Prime Minister Scott Morrison at our Wacol manufacturing facility on 22nd of January. Joining the Prime Minister on the tour was Assistant Minister for Road Freight and Safety, Scott Buchholz, Minister for Science, Technology and Industry, Karen Andrews, Councillor Sarah Hutton and Volvo Group Australia President and CEO, Martin Merrick.

With the recent promotion of Tony O’Connell to Managing Director of Volvo Trucks Malaysia, Volvo Trucks Australia is pleased to announce that Gary Bone will be taking on the role of Vice President, Volvo Trucks Australia.

As the Volvo Trucks electromobility journey gathers pace globally, Volvo Trucks Australia is excited to announce the arrival of the first Volvo FL Electric on Australian shores.

The biggest launch ever for Volvo Trucks has now begun in Australia. The new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 have been designed with the driver in mind and offer unparalleled levels of comfort, driveability and safety.

CMV Truck & Bus Albury/ Wodonga has just delivered Ron Finemore Transport’s 300th Volvo. This milestone FH 540 will become yet another dependable part of the RFT line haul fleet.

To mark the event, Linfox Logistics Executive Chairman, Peter Fox, VGA President and CEO, Martin Merrick and Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz were present to see the first of a 100-plus truck order emerge from the end of the line.

Along with Volvo Group Australia, Volvo Trucks Australia is passionate about protecting people, and as you will already know, safety is in our DNA.

On Wednesday the 11th of September, Volvo Group Australia was highlighted in a video series produced by Australian Made showcasing local manufacturing. Entitled ‘Australian Makers’, Volvo Group’s story focusses on their two truck brands manufactured in Australia from the Wacol, Brisbane, production facility: Volvo Trucks Australia and Mack Trucks Australia.

After a gruelling two days of competition involving 21 truck drivers from around the country, Steve Wastell of BLU Logistics has won the Australian final of the Volvo Trucks Drivers’ Fuel Challenge 2018.

Volvo Group Australia to further strengthen market leadership with announcement of strategic appointment to lead Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

A lack of drivers is currently worrying the trucking industry. In Australia, where the problem is particularly acute, the President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia, Peter Voorhoeve, and his colleagues decided to tackle this with a proactive approach.

Telematics, connectivity, big data, cloud services and the internet of things are leading to a digital revolution in the truck industry. The greatest potential is within services, and Volvo Trucks is working actively to realise its target of zero unplanned standstills.

There are many things that you as a truck owner and driver can do to maximise your uptime. Here are four useful tips to consider in your daily work.