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    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. ...
    Alan Price & Sons Reward Long-Term Driver With New Volvo FH 540 Dual Clutch
    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. ...
    Pallet Delivery Specialist Walkers Transport Keeps Drivers Happy With Volvo Trucks FH Globetrotters
    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. ...
    Largest-Ever Commercial Order For Volvo FM Electric Trucks Comes From Logistics Firm DFDS
    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. ...
    West Coast Haulage Replaces 60 Trucks From Another Marque With New Volvo FMX Tippers
    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. ...
    Volvo FH16 Transports Heavy-Duty Construction Machinery For Crushing & Screening Contractor
    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. ...
    Collins Earthworks Amongst First UK Recipients Of New Model Volvo FMX Tractor Unit
    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. ...
    J&P Vehicle Deliveries Collect First New Model Volvo FM Car Transporters In UK
    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. ...
    Volvo FH Tractor’s MPG, I-Shift Dual Clutch Transmission Impress Hereford’s Bayliss Bros
    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. ...
    Elegant Stone Seeing Fuel Savings & Driver Satisfaction From New Volvo FM 8x2 Rigid Curtainsider
    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. ...
    Plant & Site Provider Garic Expands Volvo-Dominant Truck Fleet With New Volvo FH & FM Additions
    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. ...
    WHC Hire Services Adds Two New Volvo FEs To Equipment Delivery Fleet
    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. ...
    Low Cab Entry Drives Highway Maintenance Specialist’s Acquisition Of Volvo FE Tippers
    Posted July 27, 2021
    Ringway of West Sussex has added three 26-tonne Volvo FE 6x2 rigid tipper trucks to its UK-wide fleet. ...
    Suttons Tankers Purchases Its First Volvo FMX Rigid Trucks For Yorkshire Water Duty
    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.” ...
    Kelly Plant Hire Puts UK’s First New Volvo FM Road Sweeper Trucks To Work
    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. ...
    3 New Volvo Trucks Join Willshees Waste & Recycling With 3 More On The Way
    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. ...
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    Iveco Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary & Sets In Motion The Spirit Of The Future
    Posted 11/06/2025
    Iveco, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures, and markets light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, marks the 50th anniversary since its foundation in 1975. ...
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    Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Increases Capacity & Flexibility For Bolshaw Industrial Powders
    Posted 10/03/2025
    Bolshaw Industrial Powders, a Macclesfield-based producer of limestone products, purchased a Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Fixed Roof curtain sider after being impressed by the trailer’s capacity, durability, and security features. ...
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    Fuso Canter Fills The Bill For Jack Cotterill Tree Services
    Posted 07/03/2025
    The 130-horsepower Euro 6 Step E-compliant Fuso Canter produces 360 newton-metres of torque, has the smallest turning circle in the 3.5-tonne class, and features enhanced driver comfort and safety. ...
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    Ipswich Haulier Goes Green, Replacing Diesel Truck With Volvo FE Electric
    Posted 05/03/2025
    Warehousing and distribution firm Debach has added the first electric truck to its vehicle fleet, a new, zero-tailpipe emissions Volvo FE Electric. ...
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    Iveco S-Way Makes Its Debut In Euro Truck Simulator 2
    Posted 23/12/2024
    Iveco announces the recent release of the Iveco S-Way in the popular Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game developed by SCS Software. ...
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    Cargo Express Chooses High-Quality Schmitz Cargobull Mega Trailers For International Transport
    Posted 06/11/2024
    Cargo Express adds Schmitz Cargobull Mega trailers to its fleet for their high quality, flexible roof height, and anti-theft features. ...
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    DAF Trucks Debuts New Innovations At IAA Transportation 2024
    Posted 07/10/2024
    Learn more about DAF's New Generation XD, XF, XG, and XG? trucks, which recently made their debut at the IAA Transportation 2024 show. ...
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    West Yorkshire Haulier Acquires Volvo FH Aero 460 Tractors
    Posted 30/09/2024
    Bower Green recently upgraded three trucks to new, aerodynamic Volvo FH Aero 460 tractor units with I-Save fuel-saving features and Globetrotter cabs. ...
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    Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet With Don-Bur Box Bodies
    Posted 26/09/2024
    Don-Bur announces the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, the UK's leading health and wellbeing store. ...
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    Top Tips For Selling Your Truck
    Posted 31/03/2020
    Anyone looking to sell a truck, whether it be a tractor unit, tipper, flatbed, curtainsider, or box truck, has the same goal: sell it fast for as much money as possible—here’s how. ...
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