Chas Kelly Transport boosts fleet on both sides of Bass Straight

News

17 Oct

Chas Kelly Transport has upgraded fleets in two states with new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.

The leading Logistics company has deployed 2653 Actros units to its Tasmanian operations and 2658 Actros models to its Melbourne-based fleet.

Chas Kelly Transport is one of Australia’s leading logistics providers on the road and the water, operating SeaRoad freight vessels, Rock Logistics, RoadRunners, Transport Equipment Hire (TEH), Kelly Logistics and FreshFreight, which is headed up by Australian Transport Hall of Fame inductee, Chas Kelly.

The new Chas Kelly Transport Actros 2658 units feature the 16-litre 580hp OM473 engine, while its new 2653 models utilise the 530hp 13-litre OM471 engine. Both models use a 12-speed fully automated manual transmission (AMT). They are Euro 6 rated, just like all Mercedes-Benz Actros engines since 2016.

Chas Kelly Transport General Manager, Kristian Kelly (above), says the Actros units are a welcome addition to fleet.

“Mercedes-Benz Trucks has a proven track record of utilising the most advanced technology in its vehicles and they align with our goal of using the safest and most efficient trucks we can put on the road,” Kristian says.

“We have a long relationship with Daimler Truck and are pleased with the level of support in Tasmania and the mainland.”

Daimler Truck Australia boss, Daniel Whitehead, said Kelly Group is known for operating high quality equipment across its different divisions.

“Chas and his team only run the latest and best-maintained equipment, so it is a real honour to have Mercedes-Benz trucks operating in the Chas Kelly Transport fleet.”

Daimler Truck’s Andrew Assimo agreed, saying the Actros will serve the Chas Kelly Transport fleet well.

“The Actros is the perfect truck for Chas Kelly Transport. With its advanced safety, comfort and efficiency, Mercedes-Benz will help Chas and his team deliver the levels of customer service that have helped it become a leading logistics solutions providers in Australia.”

Chas Kelly Transport currently operates trucks from Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso in its fleets, reflecting faith in Daimler’s range of products.

Mercedes-Benz became the first manufacturer to offer a complete range of Euro 6 heavy duty trucks in Australia with the new generation Actros back in 2016.

To meet Euro 6 emission standards, truck engines must produce 70 per cent less hydrocarbons and 77-80 per cent less oxides of nitrogen (NOx), as well as 50-66 per cent smaller particulates.

While some manufacturers are just now introducing Euro 6, Daimler Trucks, including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso have notched up a combined 3 billion customer km with Euro 6 (or equivalent) drivetrains on Australian roads since 2016.