Posted On: July 5, 2022
The 460-horsepower rear-steer rigid is equipped with a Fassi 710 crane and a flatbed body along with a VBG drawbar coupling for pulling trailers. ...
Posted On: June 22, 2022
“Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distances and heavy, energy-demanding assignments,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. ...
Posted On: June 21, 2022
Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, recently made a multi-million-pound investment with the purchase of 170 Volvo FM 330 6x2 rear-steer rigids. ...
Posted On: June 16, 2022
“Thanks to several smart updates of the I-Shift gearbox, we have managed to make a range of new functions available that improve driveability, safety, and comfort,” says Volvo Trucks Heavy Duty Transmission Manager Pär Bergstrand. ...
Posted On: June 8, 2022
“We went for the FM this time to take advantage of the three-star cab, and it’s proven to be perfect for our needs and the distances we cover,” says Mon Motors Managing Director Gavin Cleverly. ...
Posted On: May 31, 2022
“Volvo’s excellent service and quality trucks were recommended to me by a contact in the industry who has put his trust in their brand for many years,” says James Removals owner James De-Machen. ...
Posted On: May 26, 2022
The steel will first be used in the frame rails of the manufacturer’s heavy-duty electric trucks. ...
Posted On: May 24, 2022
The 16-tonners are equipped with dropside bodywork from Ranch Truck and Trailer, as well as HMF cranes to ease loading and deliveries. ...
Posted On: May 18, 2022
Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. ...
Posted On: May 6, 2022
“With up to 30% faster gear changing now possible using I-Shift, drivers will certainly experience a very positive difference,” says Volvo Trucks Heavy Duty Transmission Manager Pär Bergstrand. ...
Posted On: April 29, 2022
Each new truck has been equipped with a snowplough and gritter bodywork from Econ Engineering. ...
Posted On: April 22, 2022
“We did look at some other options, but the FM came out on top because we know they won’t let us down—you can’t afford to have vehicles off the road in this line of work,” says co-owner Rowland Saunders. ...
Posted On: April 18, 2022
“The driver is averaging 8.27 mpg in this new Volvo and he was getting around 7.4 mpg from the 520-horsepower truck he has just come out of,” says owner Norman Young. ...
Posted On: April 11, 2022
The firm’s latest acquisition is a Volvo FMX equipped with a 540-horsepower D13K engine and an MTS triple fan suction excavator. ...
Posted On: March 25, 2022
The firm reports that roughly a third of its 118-truck fleet are Volvos, each of which runs six days a week for a total of about 140,000 kilometres each year. ...
Posted On: March 18, 2022
The firms expect that the new tractor units will result in a 30% network-wide reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. ...
Posted On: March 11, 2022
“During the summer it gets really busy and the guys can be away for four to five weeks at a time, all across Europe, so it’s important they are happy in their working environment,” says owner Gary Bath. ...
Posted On: March 9, 2022
“We’re very impressed with the fuel figures, too; early indications show that the initial mpg return is far better than other trucks we have on the fleet,” says Operations Director Mark Henighan. ...
Posted On: March 2, 2022
The sausage manufacturer’s three new FH tractor units are spec’d with Globetrotter XL cabs and the Drive ++ and Living Plus packages for optimal driver comfort. ...
Posted On: February 24, 2022
Updated engine hardware, improved software that includes the new I-Torque function, and more refined aerodynamics add up to even greater fuel efficiency. ...
Posted On: February 23, 2022
A recent report from IHS Markit shows Volvo Trucks has a 42% market share. ...
Posted On: February 22, 2022
“They have always produced a quality product, and when we decided to get something for Chris to celebrate his 25th anniversary, he was very clear in his choice,” says proprietor Trevor Pye. ...
Posted On: February 21, 2022
“Volvo has been awarded the contract for the past two renewals as its vehicles have consistently proven to be the best fit for our operation,” says United Utilities’ Martin Shaw. ...
Posted On: February 8, 2022
Maritime Transport Fleet Director Paul Heyhoe says the haulier’s fleet now totals 1,150 trucks and will consist of roughly 50% Volvos once all ordered FH trucks are delivered. ...
Posted On: February 1, 2022
“We originally took on eight back in 2019, and they’ve averaged around 11 mpg, which we are very happy with,” says owner Lee Harrison. ...