Trucking is one of the most important sectors of the freight industry in Australia, generating an annual revenue of over $54 billion. According to a 2018 report, the trucking sector includes more than 43,000 businesses, and with figures predicted to grow. This year alone, more than 18,000 new trucks were registered from January to June 2019.
The key to a thriving trucking business is the vehicles themselves. A reliable fleet means reliable service and income. Here are the most popular truck brands in Australia.
Isuzu
In terms of sales, Isuzy is the leading truck brand in Australia for over 30 years, with 4,350 new units sold during the first half of 2019 alone. This Japanese manufacturer is also leading the pack in year-to-date medium-duty truck (1,487 units) and light-duty truck (2,074units) sales.
This proves that Isuzu is continuously satisfying the needs of Australian businesses. In fact, Isuzu has just released eight new models to the FX heavy-duty range, and three new trucks to the FY heavy-duty range.
Hino
A subsidiary of Toyota Group, Hino is celebrating 54 years of providing high-quality trucks to Aussies. It boasts the company’s comprehensive research and development, design excellence, and superior engineering in all its trucks.
Hino started as a gas lighting-maker company in Tokyo back in 1910, before joining Toyota in 1967 when it became the first brand to introduce hybrid trucks in Australia. Currently, Hino is offering a wide range of trucks for different purposes, from light-duty to heavy-duty, as well as 4×4 and hybrid trucks.
Fuso
Fuso is another Japanese brand that has been around in Australia for quite some time now. It has been supplying Aussies with reliable and durable trucks for various types of businesses for 40 years. Officially a member of the Daimler Truck and Bus Group, Fuso trucks are manufactured by Mitsubishi Truck and Bus Corporation in Australia.
Kenworth
This Washington-based truck brand is one of the most popular brands in Australia. Manufacturing different models of medium and heavy-duty trucks, Kenworth focuses on innovation and developing new features on their products. It has a facility in Victoria, where local production of Kenworth trucks is done. Kenworth currently leads the year-to-date sales in heavy-duty trucks with 1,154 units sold.
Volvo Commercial
Like Kenworth, Volvo is another truck brand that has a local production facility in Australia, which is located in Wacol, Queensland. The Volvo trucks facility was built in 1972 and the biggest heavy-duty trucks assembly plant in Australia. This is a huge factor why Volvo trucks are always on the top sales list. Aussies are inclined to buy them because they are locally produced or assembled.
The first Volvo truck was manufactured way back in 1928 in Sweden. Today, one of the best Volvo trucks that you can buy is Volvo FH16, the World’s safest Volvo truck.
IVECO
Formerly called International Harvester and International Trucks, IVECO Trucks has been distributing light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks to Australian businesses since 1902. But only in 1952 when it was able to build a local manufacturing plant in Dandenong, Victoria. Since then, IVECO has manufactured more than 230,000 trucks, which include ACCO, Stralis, and Powerstar models.
Scania
When it comes to manufacturing of class 8 vehicles (capacity of 16 tonnes and over), there is no beating the Swedish brand, Scania. Its heavy-duty trucks are well-equipped for transporting large and heavy cargo over long distances, making them ideal for road trains. Scania also makes trucks that are ideal for construction purposes.
Scania is a global company with a presence in more than 100 countries and employs more than 18,400 people. Its head office is located in Södertälje, Sweden.
Mack
Another truck brand that locally assembles their products is Mack, which is part of Volvo Group Australia. The brand just celebrated its 100th anniversary in the country last June. As part of the celebration, Mack released two limited-edition trucks: a Super-Liner and a Trident.
Since 1963, when Mack Trucks Australia was established, the brand has been assembling trucks suitable for Australian conditions. All Mack trucks are supported by the largest dealer network in Australia, with 77 service points around the country.
Some of the best Mack trucks you can buy include the Titan, Granite, and Metro-Liner. All Mack trucks are designed for heavy construction and distribution sectors.
MAN
The most popular truck brand in the world. This German manufacturer has been in the business since 1893. It has produced a variety of reliable and high-quality delivery vehicles, including pickup trucks and heavy trucks. MAN and Scania are members of the Volkswagen Group but regards one another as competitors in the same industry.
MAN started distribution in Australia in 2000 when the MAN Automotive Imports was established. Today, the sales and after-sales support for MAN Trucks Australia are done out of the Asia Pacific headquarters in Brisbane, Australia.
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