REMONDIS Australia has bolstered its heavy vehicle fleet with the delivery of nine new Volvo FMX prime movers, reinforcing its operational capacity to support growing demand across the waste and recycling sector.
The new trucks will operate primarily in South East Queensland, hauling materials between REMONDIS’ resource recovery facilities at Rocklea and Northgate to its processing site at Swanbank. The investment reflects the company’s ongoing focus on maintaining reliable transport links within its recycling and resource recovery network.
Tom Chapman, Vice President of Volvo Trucks Australia, said the partnership highlights the role of heavy vehicles in supporting Australia’s transition towards more sustainable resource management.
“REMONDIS plays a critical role in Australia’s shift towards a circular economy, and we’re proud to support their essential work with vehicles designed for durability, safety and productivity,” Chapman said.
Supporting Demanding Waste and Recycling Operations
Waste and recycling transport presents unique operational challenges, often requiring vehicles capable of handling heavy loads, tight urban environments and frequent stop-start movements. The Volvo FMX platform has been widely used in these applications due to its durability and suitability for off-road and high-intensity tasks.
According to REMONDIS, the latest delivery builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organisations and complements an existing fleet that already includes a significant number of Volvo trucks.
“The Volvo FMX is a proven platform for the complex and varied work our teams perform,” a REMONDIS spokesperson said.
“These prime movers strengthen our operational capability, helping us transport materials safely and efficiently, which enables us to maximise recycling.”
Focus on Driver Support and Productivity
The nine prime movers are equipped with features designed to improve drivability and reduce fatigue during demanding shifts. These include crawler gear, which supports controlled starts in challenging terrain, and Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), an electronic steering system intended to reduce driver effort and improve handling.
Crawler gear technology is particularly useful in waste and recycling environments where vehicles often operate on uneven surfaces or within confined sites, while advanced steering assistance can help manage the physical demands of repetitive manoeuvring across a full working day.
Incremental Fleet Investment Reflects Operational Demand
Rather than a large-scale fleet overhaul, the addition of nine prime movers represents a targeted investment aligned with operational growth. This type of staged fleet renewal is common in sectors such as waste management, where reliability and uptime are critical to maintaining service continuity for councils, businesses and communities.
For REMONDIS, the new trucks are expected to enhance transport efficiency within its Queensland operations while supporting broader sustainability and recycling objectives—an example of how incremental fleet upgrades continue to underpin essential services across Australia’s heavy vehicle sector.
