Scully RSV
Scully RSV is Australia's largest dedicated refrigerated transport provider, operating a 1,000+ vehicle fleet across 9 branches. It delivers refrigerated truck and trailer hire, custom manufacturing, and IoT-enabled fleet management for food, pharmaceutical, and logistics customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersDandenong, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Scully RSV does
Scully RSV is an Australian privately-held provider of refrigerated transport solutions, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Rocklea, Queensland. The company operates Australia's largest dedicated fleet of refrigerated vehicles — over 1,000 assets spanning refrigerated utes, trucks (2 to 14 pallet configurations), and trailers — deployed across 9 branch locations in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, and WA. Core revenue streams include short-term and long-term refrigerated truck and trailer hire, new and ex-fleet vehicle sales, custom in-house manufacturing using proprietary fibreglass body construction (offering 20-30% better thermal efficiency than steel), and a Brisbane-based servicing and repair operation covering all makes and models. Customers are predominantly in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, frozen goods, floristry, and events/hospitality, with named relationships including Rum City Foods, Grove Juice, Meredith Dairy, Woolvie Beef, FoodBank, and OzHarvest.
The company's technology layer centers on the ScullyLive IoT-enabled customer portal, built on Inauro's Perspio platform, which delivers real-time temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, maintenance scheduling, driver behavior analytics, and compliance reporting across the deployed fleet. Refrigeration units are sourced from Carrier and Thermo King, and chassis from Toyota, Hino, Isuzu, and Fuso. Scully RSV monetizes across four streams — subscription-style rental (short and multi-year long-term hire with bundled service), one-time vehicle sales (new builds and quarterly ex-fleet releases with full service history), professional services (repairs and maintenance), and hardware sales (custom manufacturing with BYO chassis options). Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales at branch locations, a self-serve website quote channel, and Australia-wide delivery, with marketing amplified via industry PR (Prime Mover, Trailer, Food & Beverage magazines), organic social, and food-festival sponsorships.
Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by branch presence and B2B brand activity. The customer base spans enterprise accounts (Novus Logistics, SLR Trans, South Eastern Transport) through mid-market operators to SMBs (DA'Burger, Jensen's Market), with select non-profit partnerships (FoodBank, OzHarvest, TIACS). Long-term hire contracts include full service and maintenance, providing recurring revenue visibility, while ex-fleet sales and custom manufacturing convert capital-light fleet turnover into one-time hardware revenue. The business model is capital-intensive — fleet of 1,000+ vehicles and triple-capacity manufacturing — but vertically integrated, with in-house engineering, OEM partnerships (Hino, Isuzu, Toyota, Fuso, Schmitz Cargobull, Vawdrey), and proprietary IoT differentiated by a 2024 industry award.
Scully RSV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scully RSV
- Legal name
- Scully RSV
- Website
- https://scullyrsv.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Scully RSV is Australia's largest dedicated refrigerated transport provider, operating a 1,000+ vehicle fleet across 9 branches. It delivers refrigerated truck and trailer hire, custom manufacturing, and IoT-enabled fleet management for food, pharmaceutical, and logistics customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scully RSV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Refrigerated Transport Services
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Truck Trailers (3715)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refrigerated Truck (Reefer) Leasing & Rental (TLABABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Refrigerated (Reefer) Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAC), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)
Keywords
Where Scully RSV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dandenong
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices8 records
Markets served
Scully RSV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Refrigerated Truck and Trailer Rental: Short-term and long-term hire of refrigerated vehicles including utes, trucks, and trailers. Offers flexible rental periods for seasonal demand, breakdowns, and temporary fleet expansion needs.
- Vehicle Sales: Sale of new custom-built refrigerated trucks and ex-fleet vehicles. Quarterly ex-fleet releases offer quality pre-rental vehicles with full service history and warranties.
- Repair and Maintenance Services: Brisbane-based repair team services all makes and models of refrigerated vehicles with prompt, quality repairs for both rental customers and third-party vehicles.
- Custom Manufacturing: Customised refrigerated truck manufacturing using premium OEM parts and Australian materials, with options for bespoke configurations, custom fitouts, and vehicle wraps.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Short-term hire rates available for flexible needs |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Long-term hire with inclusive services |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | New vehicle purchase pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Quarterly ex-fleet vehicle releases |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Scully RSV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scully RSV manufactures, rents, sells, and services refrigerated vehicles (utes, vans, trucks, and trailers) across Australia, operating the country's largest dedicated refrigerated fleet of 1,000+ assets. The company produces custom fibreglass-bodied refrigerated trucks at its 1,200 sqm Rocklea manufacturing facility, offers short- and long-term hire, ex-fleet sales, repair and maintenance, and provides an award-winning ScullyLive IoT customer portal for real-time temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, and fleet management.
Product overview
Scully RSV offers a comprehensive refrigerated transport solution comprising Australia's largest dedicated fleet of refrigerated vehicles. The product portfolio centers on the ScullyLive IoT-enabled customer portal for fleet management, supported by a full range of vehicles from compact refrigerated utes (1300, 1500, 1700 models) to large-capacity trucks (2 to 14 pallet configurations). Core offerings include short-term and long-term truck hire, trailer hire, ex-fleet vehicle sales, and custom manufacturing services. The company provides add-on services including servicing and repairs, custom wrap branding, and bespoke vehicle modifications. The fleet utilizes premium fibreglass body technology with temperature ranges from +20 to -20 degrees, powered by trusted chassis partners (Toyota, Hino, Isuzu, Fuso) and refrigeration units from Carrier and Thermo King.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ScullyLive: IoT-based customer portal for fleet management, temperature monitoring, and real-time vehicle tracking
Products and services
- 12 Pallet Refrigerated Truck Mid-to-large capacity refrigerated truck with standard height configuration, fitted with SCULLY RSV Premium Fibreglass body. Available for short- and long-term hire as well as outright sale. Designed for Australian cold chain logistics operators.
- 10 Pallet Arctic Transit Refrigerated Truck Versatile 10-pallet refrigerated truck with precise temperature control and heavy-carrying capacity. Available with optional tail lift for easy loading and unloading. Available for hire and sale.
- 8 Pallet Arctic Transit Refrigerated Truck 8-tonne capacity refrigerated truck suitable for medium-to-large transport needs with precise temperature control capabilities. Available for hire and sale.
- 6 Pallet Alpine Mover RSV 4-tonne capacity refrigerated truck available with Isuzu or Hino Turbo Diesel cab, manual or automatic transmission, and Carrier refrigeration unit. Available for hire and sale.
- 3-Pallet Refrigerated Truck Compact 2-3 tonne refrigerated truck with side door access, ideal for smaller delivery operations with flexible temperature control. Available for hire and sale.
- 2 Pallet Thermo Transit RSV Compact 2-tonne refrigerated truck based on 2020 HINO 616 IFS Medium Wheel Base with automatic transmission and Carrier Citimax 400 refrigeration unit. Available for hire and sale.
- 1300 Small Back Refrigerated Ute 1-tonne capacity refrigerated ute with standard 1300mm height back, powered by 2020 Toyota Hilux 2.7L Petrol with Carrier Citimax 280 refrigeration unit, carrying products from +20 to -20 degrees. Available for hire and sale.
- 1700 Small Back Refrigerated Ute 1-tonne capacity refrigerated ute with high 1700mm back, Toyota Hilux 2.7L Petrol auto, Carrier XARIOS 150 refrigeration unit with electric standby, galvanised heavy duty steel chassis. Available for hire and sale.
- Refrigerated Van New refrigerated van fleet rolled out across Scully RSV's national branch network. C-Class license requirement, automatic transmission, diesel fuel, electric standby, temperature range +20 to -18 degrees. Designed for smaller delivery and urban cold chain use.
- Refrigerated Trailer Hire Short and long-term hire of refrigerated trailers including A-double and B-double configurations for line-haul and distribution transport.
- Short-Term Refrigerated Truck Hire Flexible short-term hire options (day, week, or month) for refrigerated trucks ranging from utes to 14-pallet trucks, with 24/7 nationwide breakdown support.
- Long-Term Refrigerated Truck Hire Cost-effective long-term rental solutions with full service and maintenance included, scalable fleet options for business expansion.
- Ex-Fleet Refrigerated Vehicle Sales Quarterly release of ex-rental fleet vehicles with full service history, balance of warranties, roadworthy certification, and 12-24 month workmanship guarantee. New vehicle purchases also available with entry-level pricing from approximately $68,000.
- ScullyLive Customer Portal IoT-enabled customer portal built on Inauro's Perspio platform, providing real-time fleet tracking, temperature monitoring, maintenance scheduling, driver behavior analytics, and comprehensive reporting dashboards for managing refrigerated vehicle fleets.
- Refrigerated Vehicle Servicing & Repairs Comprehensive Brisbane-based repair and maintenance service for all makes and models of refrigerated vehicles, including fridge unit removal/installation, door seal maintenance, structural welding, fibreglass repairs, floor repairs, and spray painting. Services both rental customers and third-party vehicles.
- Custom Refrigerated Vehicle Manufacturing Bespoke refrigerated vehicle manufacturing using premium OEM parts and Australian materials, with options for custom door configurations, floors, finishes, tailgate brand and configuration, and BYO chassis options. Conducted at Scully RSV's 1,200 sqm Rocklea manufacturing facility.
- Custom Wrap Service Bespoke vehicle branding and custom wrap services that turn refrigerated trucks into moving billboards and protect paint from sun and weather damage.
- 14 Pallet Refrigerated Truck Large-capacity refrigerated truck with up to 14 pallet capacity, powered by Thermo King Diesel Refrigeration Unit, capable of carrying products from +20 to -20 degrees Celsius. Available for hire and sale.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20-30% better thermal efficiency with fibreglass bodies compared to steel alternatives
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Scully RSV
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Scully RSV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability5 records
Feature4 records
Scully RSV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.
- InaurocoreTechnology partnership for ScullyLive customer portal built on Inauro's Perspio platform. Enables integration of third-party telematics for real-time temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, asset management, and fleet analytics without expensive hardware upgrades.
- TIACSstrategicMental health awareness partnership supporting truckies and tradies. Scully RSV provides special two-pallet truck for TIACS mental health counselling support services, supporting the trucking community's mental wellbeing.
- SafetyCulturecoreTechnology partnership for safety system integration across customer bases, providing pre-start inspections and safety compliance tools for fleet management.
- HINOcorePreferred truck chassis supplier partnership. Scully RSV builds refrigerated trucks on Hino cab chassis with high-quality builds, safety features, comfortable ride and superior drivability.
- IsuzucorePreferred truck chassis partner providing reliable Isuzu cab chassis for refrigerated truck builds.
- ToyotacorePreferred chassis partner providing Toyota vehicles including Hilux utes for refrigerated vehicle conversions.
- FUSOcoreTruck chassis supplier partnership for FUSO vehicles used in refrigerated truck manufacturing.
- Thermo KingcoreRefrigeration unit supplier partnership providing diesel refrigeration units including Thermo King Diesel units for 14-pallet trucks.
- CarriercoreRefrigeration unit supplier partnership providing Carrier refrigeration units known for efficiency, reliability, and quiet operation.
- Schmitz CargobullcorePartnership for refrigerated transport fleet solutions with Schmitz Cargobull trailers servicing Australia-wide operations.
- VawdreycoreTrailer supplier partnership providing Vawdrey trailers for refrigerated transport fleet.
- FTEsupportingComponent supplier partnership for quality components used in refrigerated vehicle manufacturing.
- Maxi CubesupportingTrailer supplier partnership providing Maxi Cube trailers for specialized applications.
- OzHarveststrategicCharitable partnership supporting food rescue operations across Australia, helping reduce food waste while providing essential food support to communities in need.
- FoodBankstrategicPartnership supporting families and individuals on low incomes by providing everyday food items and household staples at below retail prices, facilitating seamless transportation logistics for chilled and frozen products.
- Anonymous Wine LogisticssupportingWine logistics partnership established in 2020, providing reliable temperature-controlled transport for wine delivery operations.
- Grove JuicesupportingFood and beverage partnership supporting natural fresh juice delivery with heavy reliance on Scully RSV refrigerated trucks for maintaining product quality.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Scully RSV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Wabash National: US-headquartered semi-trailer manufacturer with refrigerated trailer offerings for long-haul and distribution customers. Comparable to Scully RSV because both engineer and supply temperature-controlled transport assets for cold chain fleets, although Wabash mainly competes in the US market.
- Great Dane: North American trailer and truck body manufacturer with a strong refrigerated trailer product line. Comparable to Scully RSV because both produce custom refrigerated bodies and trailers for cold chain operators, though Great Dane primarily serves the US market.
Broad incumbents
- Toll Group: Global logistics provider with significant refrigerated transport and cold-chain warehousing operations across Australia. Comparable to Scully RSV because Toll runs one of Australia's largest temperature-controlled fleets and competes for the same national cold chain contracts.
- Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest refrigerated trailer and truck body manufacturer, also a Scully RSV supplier partner. Comparable to Scully RSV because both design and produce refrigerated commercial transport assets (trailers/bodies) for cold chain operators worldwide.
- Linfox: Australia's largest privately-owned logistics company with a dedicated cold chain division offering refrigerated line-haul, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable to Scully RSV because both operate large Australian temperature-controlled transport networks serving the same enterprise F&B and consumer-goods customers.
Others
- Carrier Transicold: Global manufacturer of transport refrigeration units (Carrier) and a Scully RSV supplier partner equipping Scully's reefer trucks and trailers. Adjacent peer because Carrier's transition to electric and low-emission refrigeration directly affects Scully's fleet economics and ESG positioning.
- Thermo King: Global transport refrigeration unit manufacturer (Trane Technologies) and a Scully RSV supplier partner providing diesel refrigeration units used in Scully's 14-pallet trucks. Adjacent peer because Scully's fleet performance and ESG profile are tightly coupled to Thermo King's product roadmap.
- Volvo Trucks Australia: Australian operation of Volvo Trucks, a major heavy-duty truck OEM supplying chassis for refrigerated transport customers including Scully RSV's enterprise clients. Adjacent peer because Volvo's electric and low-emission truck roadmap influences demand for next-generation refrigerated builds.
- Hino Australia: Australian subsidiary of Hino Motors, Scully RSV's preferred truck chassis supplier and co-developer of the first hybrid-electric refrigerated truck. Adjacent peer because Hino's chassis availability, hybrid-electric roadmap, and quality directly shape Scully's product offering.
Direct peers
- K&S Corporation Limited: ASX-listed Australian freight and logistics company with national road transport including temperature-controlled capability. Comparable to Scully RSV because both run national Australian trucking operations serving F&B and industrial customers with mixed fleet ownership and contract-based services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Scully RSV leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Scully RSV subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Scully RSV funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Scully RSV M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Scully RSV
What does Scully RSV do?
Scully RSV manufactures, rents, sells, and services refrigerated vehicles (utes, vans, trucks, and trailers) across Australia, operating the country's largest dedicated refrigerated fleet of 1,000+ assets. The company produces custom fibreglass-bodied refrigerated trucks at its 1,200 sqm Rocklea manufacturing facility, offers short- and long-term hire, ex-fleet sales, repair and maintenance, and provides an award-winning ScullyLive IoT customer portal for real-time temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, and fleet management.
Is Scully RSV a public or private company?
Scully RSV is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Scully RSV founded?
Scully RSV was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Scully RSV based?
Scully RSV is headquartered in Dandenong, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Scully RSV make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Refrigerated Truck and Trailer Rental is the primary driver. The others are vehicle Sales, repair and Maintenance Services and custom Manufacturing.
Who are Scully RSV's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Wabash National and Great Dane. Broad incumbents are Toll Group, Schmitz Cargobull and Linfox. Others are Carrier Transicold, Thermo King, Volvo Trucks Australia and Hino Australia. K&S Corporation Limited is listed as a direct peer.
Does Scully RSV have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scully RSV.
What industry is Scully RSV in?
Scully RSV's product category is Refrigerated Transport Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABABAD, Refrigerated Truck (Reefer) Leasing & Rental, with a secondary code of TLABACAC, Refrigerated (Reefer) Trailer Leasing/Rental. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3715.