Archive for April 2022
A new Mercedes Benz Actros 2653 for Frontline Removals of Port Macquarie
Frontline Removals of Port Macquarie have just taken delivery of a new Mercedes Benz Actros 2653 from MTC. The driver Ben Ball commented how comfortable and how easy it is to operate. It’s pretty economical too as Ben achieved 3.22 km per litre on its maiden voyage to the Central Coast and back. We want…
Read MoreNew Cascadia returning 1.62km per litre while running 91 Tonne loads of fertiliser
Paul Mills runs a family trucking business based in Brinkworth, South Australia and he is delighted by the fuel numbers that his new Cascadia 126 returns. It hauls fertiliser on a run that takes in Port Lincoln, Walleroo and Port Adelaide. “We are getting 1.62km per litre running 91 tonnes loaded both ways,” Mills said.…
Read MoreMTC’s Shaun Mann is Freightliner Parts Manager Of The Year for 2021
A big congratulations to our own Shaun Mann who has been awarded the Freightliner Parts Manager Of The Year for 2021 at the recent Daimler Trucks conference in Melbourne. Shaun has been with Mavin Truck Centre for just over 2 years and has proved to be a valuable addition to our team. He joined us…
Read MoreMavin Truck Centre are Mercedes-Benz Regional Dealer Of The Year for 2021
Congratulations to the team at Mavin Truck Centre on winning the Mercedes Benz Regional Dealer of the Year award for 2021. It is the effort of each and every team member from MTC that helps us achieve these results. We are very proud that this is our 10th consecutive year receiving a Daimler award including…
Read MoreAustralia’s Advanced Emergency Braking System mandate welcomed by Daimler
Daimler Truck and Bus Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for 3.5-tonne plus trucks and buses will be mandated locally, but encouraged customers to act now. AEBS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems must be installed from 1 November 2023 for all new models of heavy vehicles. They…
Read MoreLinfox add Fuso e-Canter all-electric trucks to its Bunnings delivery fleet
Linfox is trialing electric vehicles with some of its customers and has recently added two all-electric Fuso e-canter trucks to their Bunnings delivery fleet. Powered by 100 per cent reneweable electricity, at least 60 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2-e) can be avoided annually compared to the same size Euro 6 diesel powered truck,…
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