B&M Waste Services continues to build Volvo fleet
Following the purchase of their most recent Volvo truck in October last year, leading independent waste management company B&M Waste Services are continuing to expand their Volvo fleet with the purchase of a new FM, adding and complementing their existing used Volvo content.
B&M’s new FM-370 8x2 rear steer, rear-end-loader comes complete with I-Shift automated gearbox, Driving Package and Day Cab, Euro-5 SCR Technology and a large 30 cubic metre Farid RCV body mounted on to the Volvo chassis.
The waste management company went for an 8x2 rear-steer chassis as opposed to the generally industry standard 6x2, thus comparable to the existing rear-steer REL’s which have been in operation and proven within their fleet for some 6 years.
The Volvo chassis is also of reduced wheelbase to their other marques and has received positive feedback with regards to manoeuvrability and extra payload capacity.
Paul Jarmay, B&M Waste Services Fleet Engineer, said, “The FM 8x2 is ideal for the kind of inner-city work we do. The turning circle and manoeuvrability are excellent; it can hold more waste and the payload achieved is just under 60% more than a standard 6x2. This results in more waste collected per vehicle, per route, which in turn reduces our clients’ carbon footprint even further.”
In addition, B&M have previously purchased several Used Volvos to bolster their fleet, of which, along with the FM-370, will be based at the company’s 2.5 acre depot in Trafford Park, Manchester.
Paul explained, “With heavy investment and growth in the Manchester area, it has become vital to increase the depots fleet.”
The Volvo’s were purchased on a full seven-year service and maintenance agreement from nearby Thomas Hardie Commercials, also based in Trafford Park.
Paul added, “Thomas Hardie’s Trafford Park depot is just minutes away from our new site. Their location is ideal for the routine maintenance and repairs of the vehicle.”
B&M will now evaluate the performance of their new Vovlo compared to rest of their fleet, looking specifically at drivability, mpg figures and whole-life costs.
