Truck Locator Volvo Blog Archive

“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 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. ...

“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. ...

The truck’s greater payload means the aggregates and concrete supplier can maximise every trip, ultimately saving time and money. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

“Before committing to Volvo, we did look closely at rival marques, but none of them could really compete,” says Ladyroyd Garage owner David Thornes. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

The asphalt and aggregate specialist’s fleet of 104 trucks reports that Volvos make up more than half its fleet. ...

“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. ...

The haulier says Volvos will soon make up more than 90% of its fleet. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The haulier has two more FHs ordered for early next year and says that soon more than 90% of its fleet will be Volvo trucks. ...

“A key factor for us is considering what the drivers want, and our drivers love Volvo,” says Walkers Transport Operations Director Chris Burley. ...

Headquartered in Copenhagen, DFDS is Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company, with 10,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of more than DKK 19 billion. ...

The muck-shifting specialist headquartered in Thame, Oxfordshire, maintains a fleet of more than 100 trucks; this latest order is a return to Volvo due to technical issues with another brand. ...

Paul Chapman & Sons needed a new flagship truck for hauling heavy equipment all over the country, and Volvo’s 750-horsepower FH16 fills the bill. ...

“These FMXes represent the first of an all-new generation of vehicles, and so far, we’ve been massively impressed,” says Collins Earthworks Garage Manager Andy Jinks. ...

“These are the best trucks we have ever had; Volvo has raised the bar dramatically and we couldn’t be happier with our choice,” says J&P Managing Director Paul Molyneux. ...

The fuel economy of the Bayliss Bros’ new Volvo FH 540 tractor with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission has been up to 2 mpg better than the haulier’s other trucks. ...

The firm will use the new FM (its first Volvo truck) to deliver cast stone from its factory in Bradford to jobsites in London and throughout the south east. ...