Top Volvo Technicians Win the Opportunity to Compete in Sweden

2026-08-03

Volvo Trucks has just held the Australian final of its annual VISTA competition with Team CHAMPIONS from VCV Prestons emerging victorious.

L-R: Tom Chapman, VP Sales and Marketing, Volvo trucks Australia, Dennis Kurian, VCV Prestons, Rachel Cuddihy, VCV Prestons, Mohammed Firoz Jalil, VCV Prestons, Aryan Chand, VCV Prestons, Martin Jerresand, VP Service Market and Retail, Volvo Group Australia

The team of four, consisting of Mohammed Firoz Jalil, Aryan Chand, Dennis Kurian and Rachel Cuddihy, took on teams of technicians from across Australia and New Zealand to win the right to represent Australia at the global VISTA final in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The competition pits technicians and dealer staff against a range of theoretical and technical problems within the dealership environment requiring exceptional problem-solving skills, product knowledge and teamwork.

“It’s always a pleasure to see out technicians come together for this competition,” says Martin Jerresand, Vice President, Service Market and Retail, Volvo Group Australia. “The skill of our technicians drives our customers’ success.” “A stationary truck doesn’t earn any money.”

“I congratulate Team CHAMPIONS and wish them the best of luck competing on the world stage in Sweden.”

VISTA is one of the largest service market competitions in the world with over 14,000 technicians competing globally and 488 competing in Australia and New Zealand. The world final will take place in Gothenburg between 7th and 11th of September.

For further information, please contact:

Matt Wood

Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager (Volvo Group Australia)

Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117

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.