Mercedes-Benz trucks moving mountains of snow at the Biathlon World Cup
Mercedes-Benz sent a truck fleet of eight Mercedes-Benz Arocs to ensure that competitors at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, Germany would find perfectly prepared ski runs. The task was to shift about 30,000 cubic metres of snow. About 300 biathletes from 31 countries were due to take part in the Biathlon World Cup but…
Read MoreWatch the new Freightliner Cascadia TV ad – For The Road Ahead
Freightliner Trucks Australia have launched a new TV commercial for the all new Cascadia. The Cascadia prime mover, the number one selling heavy duty truck in America, is making a big mark on the Australian market for Freightliner, thanks to innovative technology and leading safety, fuel economy and driver comfort. The arrival of the Cascadia…
Read MoreFuso Truck and Bus Now available from our Coffs Harbour branch
Sold in Australia for over 40 years now, Fuso have a long-standing reputation for producing reliable, durable vehicles and they are now sold and serviced at our Coffs Harbour branch. We also offer Fuso parts and service at our Kempsey branch. Fuso is one of the only manufacturers who offers an entire range from light…
Read MoreEversons of Frederickton take delivery of two brand new Freightliner Cascadias
Eversons Food Processors is a family owned and managed food processing plant in Frederickton NSW. They supply meat products to Sydney, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Brisbane as well as local Butchers and Supermarkets. Eversons run a complete in-house operation from buying, processing and the transporting of products to their customers. They are also passed winners…
Read MoreFreightliner Electric Trucks surpass 500,000miles (800,000kms) in real-world use
The 38-vehicle fleet of battery-electric Freightliner eCascadias and eM2s have surpassed 500,000 miles ( 800,000 Kms ) in real-world operation by Freightliner customers, who include some of the largest private and for-hire fleets in North America. The Freightliner Electric Innovation and Customer Experience (CX) Fleets consist of pre-series production battery-electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and…
Read MoreAustralia’s first manual Freightliner Cascadia getting fantastic economy in the Williamson Bros fleet
Furniture hauling specialist Williamson Bros is reporting a 20 per cent fuel saving with its new manual Freightliner Cascadia from Mavin Truck Centre. The local Kempsey based company, which runs a 20-truck fleet, opted for an 18-speed manual Eaton transmission for the 13-litre model. The Cascadia, hauling a B-Double and with a GCM of 40…
Read MoreDid you know that as an Elite Support certified dealer, we practice Express Assessment?
Did you know that as an Elite Support certified dealer, we practice Express Assessment Express Assessment is a commitment to provide a preliminary diagnosis and communication to the customer within two hours of a truck arriving at the dealership. Express assessment is a process, not a program. It is intended to become part of the…
Read MoreWilliamson Bros. take delivery of their new Freightliner Cascadia from Mavin Truck Centre
Williamson Bros. have recently taken delivery of their new Freightliner Cascadia from Mavin Truck Centre. Based out of Kempsey the truck drives to Melbourne and Brisbane on a weekly basis. The truck carries mainly New Furniture and Shop Fittings allowing it to run as a B double combination. Early fuel figures are estimating that the…
Read MoreCleary Bros. Freightliner Cascadia 116 four-axle dog combination!
The Cleary Bros. Freightliner Cascadia 116 four-axle dog combination has made the front cover of the current edition of ATN magazine. The story shows just how good this truck is and how it is raising the bar for conventional trucks in Australia. Read the story HERE >>
Read MoreVale trucking legend John ‘Johno’ McCarroll
We wish we didn’t have to share this story, but trucking icon John ‘Johno’ McCarroll passed away last weekend. The team at Mavin Truck Centre would like to sent our condolences to Johno’s wife Carmel and their sons Patrick and Jamie. Mavin Truck Centre were proud to know and support Johno in his charity work…
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