Posted On: April 12, 2023
“This is the biggest truck we have and will be shifting some pretty heavy equipment all over the Highlands and onto the islands as well,” says Director John Maclachlan. ...
Posted On: April 5, 2023
The trucks’ intelligent overnight air conditioning system maintains an ideal temperature throughout the night no matter the weather conditions outside. ...
Posted On: March 24, 2023
“Though we have experience working with other manufacturers, time and time again we have found that Volvo’s product performance, reliability and fuel economy are second to none,” says Director Kelvin Lord. ...
Posted On: March 2, 2023
The landmark vehicle will operate at Cemex’s ready-mix concrete plant in Spandau, Berlin, and represents a step forward in the construction material company’s emissions reduction strategy. ...
Posted On: February 3, 2023
The truck is fitted with Volvo’s Drive++ package and Media package to keep the firm’s drivers comfortable on the road. ...
Posted On: January 20, 2023
The UK’s largest dairy cooperative has seven new FM LNG 6x2 tractor units that provide a 63% reduction of CO2 vs. 2015 baseline numbers. ...
Posted On: January 18, 2023
“We’ve monitored the fuel returns closely via Volvo Connect and we’ve been averaging around 9.5 mpg over the past 12 months with the first turbo compound truck, which we were really pleased with,” says owner Jonathan Walker. ...
Posted On: January 9, 2023
The firm has taken delivery of seven new 6x2 FH 460 trucks with Globetrotter cabs and says five more will be arriving over the coming year. ...
Posted On: December 9, 2022
“I’ve always viewed Volvo Trucks as being a premium brand and so, when we were in the market for new vehicles and needed to consider an alternative supplier, Volvo was the first name on our list,” says Director Micheal Reason. ...
Fuel Efficiency & Reliability Big Factors In TDW Distribution’s Selection Of New Volvo FE 280 Rigids
Posted On: December 8, 2022
“When we invest in a new truck, we need to know that it is both efficient on fuel, but that it can also clock-up those hard miles without issues,” says TDW Managing Director Andrew Williams. ...
Posted On: December 7, 2022
The 18-tonne 4x2 rigids are equipped with Bucher Municipal sweeper bodies and Volvo’s Drive package, which adds air conditioning, cruise control, an electrically operated roof hatch, and front overhead storage space. ...
Posted On: November 29, 2022
“We did look at what other manufacturers were doing when considering a replacement but having experienced Volvo’s reliability and performance first-hand for so long, we didn’t want to go with anything else,” says Director Ryan Hughes. ...
Posted On: November 7, 2022
The Wrexham-based haulier has specified its new trucks for maximum driver comfort and productivity. ...
Posted On: November 4, 2022
Excellent support from dealerpoint Thomas Hardie Commercials has prompted the wastewater specialist firm to add Volvos to its fleet in large numbers. ...
Posted On: October 21, 2022
David Boylan says the tractor unit meets his needs for safety, comfort, and performance, and its efficiency improves his bottom line. ...
Posted On: October 12, 2022
The food reprocessing firm chose Volvo after experiencing issues with aftersales service from their usual manufacturer, and for the FM’s quality and price, as well as great support from the local dealer. ...
Posted On: October 4, 2022
“When we tried our first Volvo it was clear from the outset that it was capable of everything promised and more,” says Crown Waste Management Managing Director Kash Chaudry. ...
Posted On: September 27, 2022
“The new trucks haven’t missed a beat for us since we put them into service,” says Moyglare Director Christy O’Neill. ...
Posted On: September 22, 2022
Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle allows for even longer range for Volvo’s battery-electric trucks. ...
Posted On: September 12, 2022
“We’ve been a Volvo customer for many years— 80% of our fleet is Volvo—so when it came to choosing our new fleet there was only one marque on the table,” says ELB Partners Managing Director Peter Eason. ...
Posted On: August 26, 2022
The Firm expects the new Volvo to be heavily engaged in aggregate deliveries for the UK’s High Speed 2 railway line project. ...
Posted On: August 24, 2022
“During our trial, we saw significant fuel savings which we project could yield a £10,000 annual cost saving per truck compared to the older vehicles we have on the fleet,” says K1 Logistics Managing Director Kurt Evans. ...
Posted On: August 8, 2022
Malcolm Allan Housebuilders wanted a truck that could simplify the delivery of building materials to construction sites across the UK, while also capably handling muckaway duties on the return trip. ...
Posted On: July 29, 2022
“The massive ground clearance is perfect for this line of work, and we’ve got just about every optional extra on there that you can think of,” says owner Ryan Colson. ...
Posted On: July 22, 2022
The new truck is an 8x2 tridem with a hydraulically steered pusher axle and a tag axle with single wheels. ...