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Regional powerhouse begins battery electric truck trials

by Staff Writer
June 20, 2025
in Fuso eCanter, Industry News, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Victorian Freight Specialists
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Chris Collins VFS, Operations Director.

Chris Collins VFS, Operations Director. Image: Daimler Truck.

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Victorian Freight Specialists has started an electric truck trial with Mercedes-Benz and Fuso.

The Dandenong-based operation recently commenced trialling the Mercedes-Benz eActros and will soon bring a Fuso eCanter into its evaluation.

VFS, considered one of the largest regional freight providers in Victoria, has a long history of purchasing lower emission trucks.

It was one of the first customers of the Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros back in 2016.

Now the company is looking at taking the next step and adding a fully-electric truck to its growing fleet.

“Sustainability is central for Victorian Freight Specialists and we have always purchased lower emission options where possible, well ahead of government mandates,” said VFS Director of Operations, Chris Collins.

“Of course, now we have an opportunity to take that next step and integrate fully-electric trucks into our fleet and we are really excited about this amazing technology.”

Collins said it makes sense for VFS to trial Daimler Truck electric models.

“We know from experience running Daimler Truck products that they don’t mess about with their research and development and their product quality, so it is only fitting that their electric trucks are the most advanced of those available,” he said.

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations, Andrew Assimo welcomed the VFS electric truck trial.

“Chris and his team were early adopters of Euro 6 with our Mercedes-Benz Actros product all those years ago because they valued sustainability and nothing has changed,” said Assimo.

“Progressive companies such as VFS are leading the way with electric trucks and we are excited to see what they think of our remarkable Mercedes-Benz eActros and Fuso eCanter,” he added.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros and the Fuso eCanter are advanced electric trucks with a raft of features.

One of which is the eAxle technology that means the electric motors are located in the drive axle.

As a result, there is no need for a driveshaft linking the rear wheels to the power source towards the front of the truck.

The benefits of this solution include reduced energy loss as well as weight savings.

The eActros is available as a 4×2 or 6×2 rigid or a 4×2 prime mover. Fuso’s eCanter range includes 14 variants.

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