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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Posted November 19, 2021
The asphalt and aggregate specialist’s fleet of 104 trucks reports that Volvos make up more than half its fleet. ...
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. ...
Posted November 8, 2021
The haulier says Volvos will soon make up more than 90% of its 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. ...
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. ...
Posted October 15, 2021
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. ...
Posted October 12, 2021
“A key factor for us is considering what the drivers want, and our drivers love Volvo,” says Walkers Transport Operations Director Chris Burley. ...
Posted October 11, 2021
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. ...
Posted October 6, 2021
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. ...
Posted September 30, 2021
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. ...
Posted September 29, 2021
“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. ...
Posted September 27, 2021
“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. ...
Posted August 27, 2021
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. ...
Posted August 27, 2021
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. ...
Posted August 26, 2021
With the additions, roughly 85% of Garic’s fleet is now Volvo-made, a percentage that will soon increase as Garic plans to add several more Volvo FMs later this year. ...
Posted August 4, 2021
The 18-tonne FEs with beavertail bodywork replaced smaller trucks from a competing manufacturer and allow the company to transport larger equipment, such as excavators. ...
Posted July 27, 2021
Ringway of West Sussex has added three 26-tonne Volvo FE 6x2 rigid tipper trucks to its UK-wide fleet. ...
Posted July 21, 2021
The logistics and supply chain specialist made the most of its demonstrator, putting the truck through its paces in the Yorkshire Dales “to see if they could handle the job.” ...
Posted July 19, 2021
The firm says its drivers love the new Volvos, and the rear-suction sweeper bodywork from Bucher Municipal represents a big competitive advantage as it provides a deep clean in a single pass. ...
Posted July 12, 2021
The new trucks are the first Volvos Willshees Waste & Recycling has put into service in several years, but owner Dean Willshee says an impressive test drive sealed the deal. ...