GTS Freight Management has taken delivery of six Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks at its Mildura headquarters.

The privately-owned company, which loads 500 trailers each day and covers 3 million kilometres every month, selected the 2658 model.

Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, handed over the keys to GTS Freight Services Managing Director, Damien Matthews, in Mildura this week.

“We are thrilled to see the Actros in GTS black,” Mr Whitehead says.

“GTS is achieving great things and is actually growing its business in a challenging economic environment, which shows it is really delivering for its customers. The fact that GTS will be using six Mercedes-Benz Actros support these customers is something we are very proud of,” he adds.

Mr Matthews says the Actros trucks, which were delivered by Daimler Trucks Mildura, are a welcome addition to the GTS Freight Services fleet.

“We know from previous experience that the Actros is great on fuel and the drivers have already told me, after the first trip, how comfortable and quiet these new trucks are,” he says.

“The high level of active safety features that Mercedes-Benz prides itself on is also really welcome because safety underpins everything we do at GTS,” Mr Matthews adds.

Importantly, the Mercedes-Benz Actros comes standard with engines that meet Euro 6 emissions ratings, which are stricter than existing Australian trucks emission standards.

Mr Matthews was also attracted by the complimentary servicing offer that was part of the package.

Mr Matthews was also pleased to work with Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Head of Retail Fleet Sales, Barry Smith, who was able to help him pick the best job for his specific task.

The chosen truck runs the OM 473 15.6-litre six-cylinder that pumps out 580hp and 2800Nm of torque and is linked to a 12-speed PowerShift Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).

It features Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) which uses topographic map data and GPS to help the truck anticipate terrain and select the optimum shift pattern and engine response for maximum fuel economy including coasting when safe.

STORY WITH THANKS TO DAIMLER TRUCK AUSTRALIA PACIFIC