Bulk haulage business, Cartage Australia, is celebrating a milestone.
The fleet, based in Melbourne, recently took delivery of its 400th Volvo truck.
Since 2004, Cartage Australia has grown from humble beginnings into one of Victoria’s premier cartage contractors.
The company relies on the Derrimut Service Department at CMV Truck & Bus to maintain its trucks under a contract maintenance program.
“The relationship between our organisations is built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to continuous improvement,” said Miles Crawford, Joint Managing Director of CMV Group.
“Cartage Australia’s milestones – such as the purchase of their 200th Volvo in 2019 and now their 400th in 2025 – are not just numbers, they’re a testament to the strength of our partnership and the confidence they place in CMV Truck & Bus and Volvo Group.”
Founded by Wayne Vella and Ray Cauchi, Cartage Australia has evolved into a powerhouse fleet of 118 PBS-approved vehicles, including 114 Volvos equipped with Hercules bodies.
Their early adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as I-Shift transmission and advanced safety packages, reinforces their role as trailblazers in the transport industry.
They were the first in Victoria to implement 5- and 6-axle dog trailers – a clear sign they lead, not follow.
“It’s quite humbling to be the partner of choice to such an innovative and successful business,” said Tom Chapman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Volvo Trucks Australia.
“400 trucks is no small commitment to our brand, and we value the trust that the Cartage Australia team has in our products and our people.”
CMV Truck & Bus said the momentous purchase represented over two decades of collaboration built on trust, performance, and shared growth.
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