Ofload, Australia’s leading digital freight provider, has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) to launch KCA’s first electric truck.
The Volvo FL Electric, leased by TR Group, will be integrated into key transport routes, demonstrating the feasibility of low-emission freight at scale.
The companies say the partnership aligns with KCA’s broader sustainability commitment and Ofload’s ongoing push to decarbonise Australia’s supply chains.
“This isn’t just about one electric truck on the road, it marks a pivotal moment where we prove the viability, efficiency, and significant carbon reductions that electric freight can deliver at scale,” said Ofload CEO Geoffroy Henry.
“This is the future of logistics, and we’re leading the way.”
Jessica Renton, Head of Supply Chain ANZ At Kimberly-Clark said that as a major manufacturer of essential products found in many Aussie homes, KCA is committed to reducing its environmental impact.
“Our freight partnership with Ofload is a key lever within our supply chain and we’re proud to partner with them on this transformative project,” Renton said.
By replacing even one diesel truck with an electric alternative, Ofload and Kimberly-Clark Australia say they are proving that zero-emission freight isn’t a distant vision but a reality that can be scaled today.
Ofload and TR Group worked closely with Brisbane Transport to determine the financial viability, network integration, and operational efficiency of this transition.
Using detailed commercial modelling that factored in variables such as vehicle utilisation, kilometre range, driver hours and revenue margins, Ofload said it demonstrated the positive operational and sustainability impacts of introducing an electric truck to Brisbane Transport’s fleet.
This highlights how small and medium carriers can embrace electric freight solutions with the right logistics partners, utilisation guarantees, and financial support models, Ofload said.
KCA is already well advanced in reducing its carbon footprint, having adopted Ofload’s Carbon Analytics Platform (CAP) in May last year. CAP provides real-time visibility into its freight emissions, using Global Logistics Emissions Council – accredited calculations to accurately track, measure, and optimise its supply chain’s environmental impact.
KCA cut 5.23 per cent of its total emissions in 2024, saving 3544 tonnes of CO₂ – equating to emissions from the annual electricity usage of 670 Aussie households or nearly 22,000 car trips between Sydney and Brisbane.