Cold chain specialist, SLR Trans, has taken delivery of five new Volvo FH16 prime movers.
The Euro 5 trucks are rated to 600hp and will be deployed initially as B-doubles in refrigerated transport with the option for being upgraded for roadtrain activity.
These latest trucks, which are expected to cover 1,000 kilometres daily interstate, bring the Volvos in the SLR Trans fleet to 24 units.
Volvo’s reputation for heavy vehicle safety and integrating advanced technologies with their vehicles fits with SLR’s commitment to safety.
The company opted for preventive safety features like collision warning with emergency brake as it uses radar and cameras to detect vehicles or obstacles in the truck’s path, warning the driver and applying brakes automatically if necessary.
The Volvo FH16s also feature lane keeping support, driver alert support, adaptive cruise control and electronic stability control.
Intelligent technologies such as Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) aims to reduce driver strain by providing precise steering with minimal effort, enhancing safety and reducing fatigue.
Earlier this year, SLR Trans opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Archerfield and celebrated its tenth anniversary.
The 5,600m² cold store and freezer distribution centre provides distinct advantages to the expanding refrigerated transport logistics business, namely the capacity to store 8,000-pallet spaces over six areas providing specific temperature and ripening capabilities.
SLR Trans has become a valued customer of Volvo Commercial Vehicles, recently purchasing several trucks to meet their operational needs.
“Their continued business and trust in our products demonstrate the strong relationship we’ve built together,” said Nicholas Singh, VCV Sales Representative.
“We deeply appreciate their loyalty and are proud to support them with reliable vehicles and excellent service.
“They are a great bunch of people at every level, that has been received so well by all of our departments. If I could say what an ideal customer would be, it would be SLR Trans.”
The drivers are big fans of the Volvos, which are deployed mainly from the company’s Brisbane headquarters along the eastern seaboard to Sydney and Melbourne or north to Cairns.
SLR Trans Chief Operating Officer Aumar Moosa said Volvo Trucks had been a fantastic partner.
“The service levels from Volvo have been, by far, one of the best experiences in this affair and the vehicles are most reliable,” he told Prime Mover.
“The overnight servicing is incredibly helpful. Having all our trucks under the Volvo Gold Contract servicing plan has given us peace of mind —it goes beyond just repairs and maintenance.”
Moosa adds, “The Volvo Connect telematics system also provides us with valuable information to optimise efficiencies across our Volvos.”