Volvo Trucks
Faster customer deliveries with Volvo Trucks’ chassis unique 3D drawings
Thanks to chassis unique 3D drawings, the chassis and bodywork for several Volvo Trucks' truck models can now be designed in parallel.
The new Volvo FL with 4x4 - For both urban and gravel roads
The popular Volvo FL is now available in a four-wheel drive (4x4) version for service and off road applications.
80 years on: Heritage, technology and trophies for F G Bond & Son’s unique FH drawbar
Much-respected haulage company, F G Bond & Son, from Marshfield, near Chippenham, is eighty years old this year.
Volvo FL’s new version provides up to 200 kg higher payload
The Volvo FL - Volvo Trucks specialist in city distribution - is about to become even more productive. The compact 5-litre engine for Euro-6 is now added to the 14- and 16-tonne variants, which releases up to 200kgs extra payload. In addition, Volvo Trucks’ fleet management system, Dynafleet, can now be ordered directly from the factory.
A Volvo FH challenges a Koenigsegg One:1
An eight-tonne Volvo FH against one of the world's fastest cars – a Koenigsegg One:1. This is the scenario in Volvo’s new YouTube film, ‘Volvo Trucks v Koenigsegg’. The aim is to put the new I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox - based on a technique used in sports cars - to the ultimate test.
W H Bowker celebrate 42 years of close collaberation with Volvo
International and UK logistics specialist W H Bowker, who are based in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, are celebrating 42 years of working in close collaboration with Volvo Trucks.
New Volvo FL and Volvo FMX – Now with crew cab
The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab for operations such as fire and rescue services or roadside assistance.
New technology offers truck drivers all-around visibility
Volvo Trucks has developed new technology which can eliminate the risk of accidents caused by a limited field of vision as it enables a vehicle to do a 360 degree scan of everything in its surroundings.
Twenty new series FH enter service with Knowles Transport
Twenty new series Volvo FH tractor units have entered service with highly-respected, Cambridgeshire-based, independent haulier Knowles Transport.
New series FM for car transporter applications announced
Volvo Trucks has announced that the new series, Euro 6-compliant FM, is now available fully configured for car transporter applications.
Volvo launches gas-powered truck
Volvo Trucks is expanding its model range in Europe with a new version of the Volvo FE running entirely on methane gas. The Volvo FE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) has been primarily developed for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated stop:starts such as refuse collection and local distribution.
Volvo Trucks UK YouTube channel powers past one million hits
Demonstrating the increasing popularity of video sharing in social media, Volvo Trucks UK’popular channel on YouTube has now powered past the one million hits milestone with total views of 1,049,437 in early July.
New Volvo FE with Low-Entry Cab
Volvo Trucks is now expanding its model range with a low-entry version of the new Volvo FE for Euro-6. The Volvo FE LEC (Low Entry Cab) has been specially designed for refuse operations and city distribution.
First Euro-6 Volvos join Neill & Brown Global Logistics fleet
Hessle, East Yorkshire-based Neill & Brown Global Logistics, have recently put two Euro-6 compliant Volvo FH tractor units into service.
Long-time Volvo operator B & T Hicks Transport celebrate over 40 years in business
Terry Hicks, Director of respected haulier B & T Hicks Transport Limited, is celebrating 40-years with the family-owned and managed business this year. Founded by Terry’s father in 1973, B & T Hicks Transport Limited is based in Newport, South Wales.