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An Iveco Australia initiative to offer demonstration trucks to major fleets faced with unprecedented service demands during the Covid-19 crisis appears to have won over recycling giant Visy.

The Tasmanian operator recently took delivery of a number of new IVECO X-Way and Stralis models.

Designed and manufactured locally, the new Iveco Telematics system has been launched in Australia and New Zealand, and is being fitted as standard on all Iveco heavy duty Euro6 ACCO, Euro6 X-Way and Euro5 Stralis models.

In front of a packed Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre auditorium on October 9, Iveco Trucks Australia lifted the lid on its new Stralis-X-Way range of prime movers and rigids.

Like many road freight transport companies, SRT Logistics has faced challenges in the last few months due to vastly changed operating conditions. But with challenges, come opportunities.

One of Australia’s largest food trucks is patiently waiting for the opportunity to hit Victorian events and corporate functions, once the state comes out of hibernation.

Melbourne Truck Centre, as an essential service provider, understands the responsibility we all have to respond appropriately to COVID-19. We are taking our responsibility seriously and due to the nature of the Stage 4 Lockdown, we are unable to conduct a ‘business-as-usual’ approach.

In 2025 European truck manufacturers will have to slash the average CO2 emissions of new trucks by 15 per cent or face hefty fines and this is being answered with innovation from Iveco. While some truck makers will no doubt struggle, Iveco is embracing the challenge.

IVECO has added a new engine horsepower and transmission option to its medium duty, Euro6 Eurocargo range, providing operators with added power while increasing transmission choices to better suit a range of applications.

The countdown to the end of financial year has always been a great time for buyers of commercial vehicles to land an attractive deal, as manufacturers look to clear stock holdings.