Press Releases

As demand for road freight surges towards 2030, Australia is facing a significant shortage of truck drivers, with women still representing only a small share of the workforce. Today, Volvo Trucks, WomenCan Australia, Wodonga TAFE (Part of Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE) and Transport Women Australia Limited are launching a joint training, licensing and job placement program to attract more women into secure transport careers and build a stronger, more sustainable driver pipeline.

As fuel shortages and rising diesel prices put increasing pressure on regional and essential industries, Volvo Group Australia (VGA) is calling for urgent regulatory and investment action to fast track the rollout of battery electric trucks.

Volvo Trucks Australia has delivered nine new Volvo FMX prime movers to REMONDIS Australia, one of the global leaders in waste management and recycling, REMONDIS as it continues to strengthen its heavy-vehicle fleet in line with growing operational demand across the country.

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM workhorse. Ranging from 380hp and 1850Nm to 420hp and 2100Nm as well as a 460hp/2300Nm variant, the new range is intended to provide robust and efficient powertrain options across a range of transport applications.

In conjunction with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), Volvo Financial Services has unveiled a new offering tailored specifically Volvo electric trucks. The $70 million finance package, backed by the CEFC, aims to lower barriers of entry for transport businesses of all sizes. The supported operating lease, known as the “Electric Ready Lease”, has been designed to encourage adoption and uptake of zero emissions heavy vehicles.

The partnership between Foodbank ACT & NSW and Volvo Trucks has been awarded for Excellence in Social Impact at the recent Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce awards night.

The 60,000th Australian built Volvo truck has been handed over to Borg Group representatives as a part of celebrations commemorating 60 years of Volvo in Australia.

IKEA has taken delivery of the first Volvo Gen 3 FL Electric trucks to an Australian customer. The four medium duty trucks were presented to IKEA CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, Mirja Viianen by Volvo Group Australia President and CEO Martin Merrick at the company’s Tempe NSW store.

Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019. Volvo is a leader in the electric truck segment with more than 5,700 trucks delivered to customers in 50 countries.

Volvo Trucks upgrades its Driver Alert Support system with an eye-tracking camera, with the objective to even better support truck drivers and increase road safety.