CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut have proudly become Australia’s first fully certified Volvo Trucks Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer.
A team of individuals across the Workshop, Parts and Sales departments at CMV Truck & Bus undertook extensive training to become the first certified dealer in the country.
“We’re thrilled to have achieved all elements of Volvo Group’s rigorous EV certification process, allowing us to be the first certified Volvo Truck dealership in Australia” says Ross Greig, CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut Branch Manager.
CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut’s purpose-built facility offers state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostic tools, comprehensively equipped work bays, overhead cranes, underground pits and brake & suspension testers. Further investments in these facilities and equipment has been made in order to service and maintain electric vehicles, with the site including dedicated bays for servicing electric trucks in addition to on-site charging stations.
The Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer program was designed to ensure that dealerships are fully prepared to support customers with electric trucks. Sales teams are trained to consult with their customers who are considering adding a Volvo EV to their fleet to ensure they are selecting the right model configuration for their operating requirements.
As part of the certification process, technicians received extensive technical training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to maintain electric vehicles. Technicians also received training in relation to safety procedures to follow when working with high-voltage systems.
“Our dealers are the backbone of our business,” says Martin Merrick President and CEO Volvo Group Australia.
“Qualified support personnel are vital on our path to zero emissions, and as newer, cleaner mobility solutions emerge we will always ensure that our dealer partners are at the cutting edge in terms of knowledge and competence.”
“I congratulate CMV Truck and Bus Derrimut on becoming our first EV certified workshop.”
CMV Truck & Bus are a division of the CMV Group, a third-generation run business and one of Australia’s most successful family-owned businesses. With 7 dealerships located across metropolitan and regional Victoria, CMV Truck & Bus are now working towards achieving the Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer status for their Clayton dealership.
“We’re firmly focused on supporting our customers in the transition to more renewable energy sources and the new Volvo electric trucks are a significant step in this process. We look forward to achieving EV certification on our other CMV Truck & Bus dealerships in the near future”, says Miles Crawford, CMV Truck & Bus General Manager.
The CMV Truck & Bus team includes factory trained Technicians who specialise in the service of Volvo electric vehicles. Customers also have access to a team of expert Parts Interpreters who can assist with the purchase of parts online or over the counter at CMV Truck & Bus dealerships.
The CMV Truck & Bus Derrimut sales team are on hand to assist customers on how an electric truck fits in with their application and business requirements.
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