The Volvo EV, delivered by Truck Centre WA, will be integrated into Marley’s fleet to service their customers in transporting produce and delivering supplies to the agricultural industry. This strategic move aligns with the company’s broader sustainability initiatives and demonstrates its dedication to adopting innovative technologies that benefit both the environment and the agricultural community.
Frank Marley, Owner of Marleys Transport reflected on the company’s progression “my dad always said “if you don’t stay at the front, you will get left behind” which is a value we have always lived by. For us, this truck signifies our commitment to leading from the front with sustainability and alternative fuels.”
Marley’s Transport will continue to explore opportunities to expand its fleet and adopt other eco-friendly practices to further its sustainability goals, continuing in their philosophy of leading from the front.
Volvo Trucks Australia Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Tom Chapman says, “Marley’s have a proud history of innovating to find efficiencies across their business and I’m sure their pursuit of sustainable transport solutions and their embrace of emerging technology will serve them well into the future.”
To date, 80 Battery Electric Volvo Trucks have been delivered in Australia, with Volvo setting a target of having 50 per cent of its global volume as either battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks by 2030. The Australian manufacture of Volvo Trucks battery electric vehicles is set to take place in Volvo’s Australian Wacol factory from as soon as 2027.
About Marley’s Transport
Marley’s Transport is a proudly family run and owned company for 55 years with their core business carting bulk agricultural commodities, hauling grain, fertiliser, lime, livestock and pelletised feed. Their customer base includes CBH, Weston Animal Nutrition, Milne Agrigroup, Westpork, Viterra and Wheatbelt farmers to name a few.
Matt Wood
Public Relations and Media Manager (Volvo Group Australia)
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Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com
About Volvo Group Australia
Volvo Group Australia is responsible for Mack, Volvo truck brands within Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the South Pacific Islands. Mack and Volvo Trucks proudly carry the Australian Made certification for trucks built at the local Wacol factory in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia is the sole authorised distributor for UD Trucks in Australia.
We provide complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, including complete solutions for financing and service. Over 1400 people are employed by Volvo Group Australia across the country, with over 80 suppliers also benefitting from local production. Volvo Group boasts the largest dealer network in Australia and New Zealand with service points across the country giving access to metropolitan and regional customers.
Volvo Group Australia is part of Swedish-based Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.