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    Family-Run Contractor Powers Business With Volvo Trucks, Including A New FMX 540 Globetrotter
    Posted 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. ...
    Animal Feed Maker AB Agri Receives First 6 Of 12 New Volvo FM 460 Tractors
    Posted 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. ...
    XPO Logistics & British Gypsum Take Delivery Of First Volvo FM LNG & HVO Trucks From 76-Unit Order
    Posted March 18, 2022
    The firms expect that the new tractor units will result in a 30% network-wide reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. ...
    Lights, Camera, Action: New Volvo FH Transports Lighting & Staging Equipment For Bath International Transport
    Posted 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. ...
    Hanson Logistics Heeds Recommendations, Acquires First Volvo Truck
    Posted 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. ...
    James T Blakeman & Co Replaces 3 More Trucks From Another Marque With Volvo FH Tractor Units—Only One More To Go
    Posted 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. ...
    Upgrades To Volvo’s I-Save Technology Further Improve Fuel Efficiency & Driveability
    Posted 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. ...
    Volvo Trucks Leads Market For Electric Trucks In Europe
    Posted February 23, 2022
    A recent report from IHS Markit shows Volvo Trucks has a 42% market share. ...
    Trevor Pye Transport Honors Driver’s 25 Years Of Service With New Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter
    Posted 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. ...
    Driver Preference & Advanced Safety Features Drive United Utilities’ Acquisition Of Two New Volvo FMX Tractor Units
    Posted 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. ...
    Maritime Transport Finds Volvo FH With I-Save Trucks Well-Specced & Fuel-Efficient, Buys 355 More
    Posted 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. ...
    Reporting Good Fuel Economy From Volvo FH Trucks With I-Save, Transport Firm Orders 5 More
    Posted 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. ...
    Volvo FM Allows Erewash Commercials To Carry More Per Load
    Posted January 28, 2022
    The truck’s greater payload means the aggregates and concrete supplier can maximise every trip, ultimately saving time and money. ...
    Arnold Plant Hire Acquires Third Volvo, An FH Globetrotter 8x2 Rigid
    Posted January 27, 2022
    “The new Volvo FH ticks all the boxes; our drivers work incredibly hard, so looking after them and giving them great trucks is really important for us as a business,” says Arnold Plant Hire Plant Manager Jason Caudwell. ...
    A.F. Blakemore & Son’s 10 New Volvo FMs Improve Safety & Visibility In Food Distribution Fleet
    Posted January 10, 2022
    “We’ve gone for three-star-compliant trucks as forward planning on our part because I believe the DVS scheme will be rolled out across more cities sooner rather than later,” says A.F. ...
    Gregory Distribution Takes Delivery Of Bio-LNG-Fuelled Volvo FM Globetrotter & FH Trucks
    Posted January 6, 2022
    “We put our first LNG trucks on the road 18 months ago, and the reduction in carbon emissions have been clear to see,” says Gregory’s Director of Fleet, Property, and Procurement, Andrew Chapple. ...
    Carr’s Flour Celebrates Anniversary With Custom Volvo FH Globetrotter XL
    Posted December 22, 2021
    “We have a strong history of working with Volvo and, looking ahead, they will have the lion’s share of our fleet,” says Carr’s Flour Distribution Manager Drew Edwards. ...
    New Volvo FL Recovery Truck Hauls Larger Vehicles For Ladyroyd Garage
    Posted December 14, 2021
    “Before committing to Volvo, we did look closely at rival marques, but none of them could really compete,” says Ladyroyd Garage owner David Thornes. ...
    Samworth Brothers Supply Chain Of Leicestershire Boosts Sustainability Efforts With New Volvo FM LNG Trucks
    Posted December 6, 2021
    “Running on biomethane allows us to make a significant and immediate reduction to the carbon footprint of these vehicles vs. the diesel models they replace,” says Samworth Transport Manager Dave Alexander. ...
    South Yorkshire Muckaway Fleet Adds 12 Volvo FMX 8x4 Tippers With X-High Chassis
    Posted December 1, 2021
    “In years gone by, we’ve been predominantly Volvo, so we’re very happy to be going back to them again for this new order,” says Brocklebank & Co Demolition owner Nick Brocklebank. ...
    A&F Haulage Is Sold On Reliability Of The Volvo FM
    Posted November 19, 2021
    The asphalt and aggregate specialist’s fleet of 104 trucks reports that Volvos make up more than half its fleet. ...
    UK’s First Two Volvo FE Electric Tippers To Join Fox Group In 2022
    Posted November 17, 2021
    “We are strongly committed to playing our part in the UK’s push to reach net zero and we will be making more of our fleet electric in the future,” says Fox Group Managing Director Paul Fox. ...
    Owens Group Of Manchester Orders 60 New Volvo FH 460 Tractor Units
    Posted November 8, 2021
    The haulier says Volvos will soon make up more than 90% of its fleet. ...
    Fleetwood-based Archway Haulage Welcomes New Volvo Trucks FH & FE Units To Fleet
    Posted November 2, 2021
    Co-founder and Director Sam Archer, who previously served a full apprenticeship in the workshop at Thomas Hardie Commercials, has firsthand experience with both the quality of Volvo trucks and the backup service provided by the dealership. ...
    Western Fuel Puts Two Volvo FL 4x2 Rigids Into Service For Deliveries Across The South West
    Posted October 27, 2021
    Prior to purchasing the Volvo FL rigids, Western Fuel typically had selected a rival truck brand, yet the Bridgwater-based fuel supplier was intrigued by the team from Truck and Bus Wales and West. ...
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    ‘Forward-Thinking’ IVECO eDaily Wins ‘Electric Van Breakthrough Of The Year’ Award
    Posted 16/04/2024
    IVECO's eDaily has been recognised as impressive electrification enabler for its innovations in eLCV technology and mission-focus. ...
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    Orica UK Depends On Volvo Trucks To Haul Vital Cargo For Mining Industry
    Posted 11/04/2024
    Orica UK relies on Volvo trucks, including recently acquired FMX 460s, to transport explosives and other materials to mines and quarries throughout the UK. ...
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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted 05/04/2024
    Lenham Storage recently purchased two new Volvo FM Electric trucks with 666 horsepower and 2,400 newton-metres of continuous torque, a 300-kilometre range, and a GCW of up to 44 tonnes. ...
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    Collection UK Tools Adds Montracon MT39 Machinery Carrier For Speedier Loading & Unloading
    Posted 02/04/2024
    Montracon’s MT39 machinery carrier has three axles, 4000 x 1000mm double flip hydraulic ramps, a low-profile loading incline, and is plated to 39 tonnes. ...
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    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted 29/03/2024
    Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics recently added five new 480-horsepower Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, which distributes multimodal shipping containers throughout the UK. ...
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    RiverRidge Acquires Renault E-tech D Wide, Northern Ireland’s First Electric Skip Loader Truck
    Posted 28/03/2024
    RiverRidge recently purchased a Renault E-Tech D Wide electric skip loader truck—a first for both the company and Northern Ireland—for work in the Belfast area. ...
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    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted 07/03/2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
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    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted 04/03/2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
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    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted 01/03/2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
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    Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell Is ‘Bus of the Year’ & ‘Ecological Bus Of The Year’
    Posted 28/02/2024
    The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell with hydrogen-based fuel cell range extender has won two awards in the national competition organized by the Spanish editorial group EDITEC. ...
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