Configurations

Equipment for every task

High-productivity combinations and flexible trailer options for quarry, civil, concrete and infrastructure applications.

6 axle combinations

Up to 47 tonne capacity

High-capacity bulk transport for approved routes and large-volume material movements.

Cartage Australia A-Double combination at dusk

A-Double combinations

Up to 59 tonne capacity

High-productivity combinations for approved networks and major-volume projects.

5 axle combinations

Up to 43.5 tonne capacity

Flexible equipment suited to quarry delivery, civil work and metropolitan operations.

Side tipper trailers

Up to 46 tonne capacity

Designed for controlled discharge and project environments where tipping conditions require flexibility.

Why Volvo

Reliability, safety and performance

Volvo FM and FMX trucks form the backbone of our fleet, providing strong on-road performance, advanced safety technology, efficient Euro 6 powertrains and dependable whole-of-life support.

Cartage Australia truck reliability and performance

Driver assistance

Intelligent safety technology helps support drivers and protect other road users.

Collision warning and emergency braking
Lane keeping support
Adaptive cruise control
Driver alert support

Volvo FM truck powered by a Euro 6 powertrain

Euro 6 powertrains

Powerful and cleaner engines provide reliable performance with lower emissions.

Reduced NOx and particulate emissions
Strong power and torque
Proven Volvo durability
Built for Australian conditions

Volvo truck travelling efficiently on an Australian highway

Fuel efficiency

Technology and driveline optimisation help reduce fuel use without compromising performance.

I-See predictive cruise control
Optimised driveline
Aerodynamic cab design
Real-time fuel monitoring

Volvo truck undergoing professional workshop maintenance

Uptime and reliability

Robust construction and structured maintenance support keep the fleet available.

Proven Volvo build quality
Scheduled maintenance support
Genuine parts and service
Maximised fleet uptime

Industry-leading fleet technology

Intelligent systems. Safer operations. Greater productivity.

Our modern fleet is supported by 24/7 operational oversight, integrated compliance technology and purpose-built equipment designed to deliver dependable performance on every task.

Driver supported by fatigue and speed management technology

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Fatigue & Speed Management

Our operations office is maintained around the clock, with live fleet monitoring supporting safe and professional driving standards. GPS data is used to monitor rest breaks and vehicle speed, while drivers receive automatic alerts when a break is due. Potential fatigue or speed breaches are escalated immediately for review and action.

24/7 operational monitoring
GPS-monitored rest breaks and speed
Automatic in-cab fatigue alerts
Immediate exception reporting

Integrated fleet tracking, safety cameras and live operational data

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Cutting-Edge Data, Tracking & Automation

GPS tracking is only the foundation of our connected fleet. Electronic pre-starts, live in-cab messaging, road- and driver-facing safety cameras and digital reporting provide our team with timely information to manage risk, compliance and performance. Cartage Australia has consistently led the industry in the early adoption of practical technology, equipment and process innovation.

Electronic pre-start inspections
Live in-cab communication
Road- and driver-facing safety cameras
Integrated digital compliance records

Large-capacity custom-built Cartage Australia trailer combination

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Large-Capacity Custom-Built Trailers

Cartage Australia has a long history of leading productivity improvements, introducing Victoria's first 5-axle trailer combination and later its first 6-axle configuration. Our purpose-built combinations maximise payload while incorporating advanced safety systems suited to demanding quarry, civil and infrastructure work.