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. ...
Posted On: July 19, 2022
“I’ve bought many trucks in my role across the last eight years and can confidently say that Volvo’s communication has been second-to-none,” says Bryony Morten-Short, operations manager at Shorts Group. ...
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. ...