Volvo Trucks
Optimised line-built Volvo drays join Carlsberg fleet
Designed and built to provide optimum operational flexibility and ease of use for drivers and crew, 16 new Volvo vehicles entered service with Carlsberg UK Ltd at their Stonecross (Warrington) and Croydon Regional Distribution Depots recently.
Wheel and tyre choice cuts CO2 emissions
In 2010, global CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels rose by more than 5% according to the International Energy Agency.
Diamond H’s first Volvo takes truck-mounted cranes to new heights
To meet rising demand from the sector generally, and wind farm construction companies in particular, heavy lifting specialists Diamond H Transport have invested in a new Volvo FH-500 Heavy Haulage 8x4 tractor unit equipped with a FASSI F1500XP crane.
First FMX tipper in South Wales joins Bob Gay Plant Hire fleet
Operating from a depot in Pontypridd, the first Volvo FMX 8x4 tipper sold in South Wales joined Bob Gay Plant Hire recently.
Volvo covers the ground for Eurovia
Eurovia, one of the UK’s leading provider of highway and infrastructure services, have taken delivery of a new Volvo FM 8x2 rear-steer vehicle for highway resurfacing work. Since its arrival it has proved so successful, there’s an order for a second in the pipeline.
Compact FL Fire Appliances enter service in North Wales
Five new Volvo FL-260 Fire Appliances have joined the fleet of North Wales Fire & Rescue Service as part of a rolling programme of vehicle replacement.
Volvo Used Truck opens Trade and Export Centre in Coventry
Volvo Trucks Used Truck Department has opened its first dedicated Trade & Export Centre. The facility, which is located on Padstow Road, off Torrington Avenue, close to the A45, in the Tile Hill area of Coventry, offers trade and export buyers the opportunity to view a comprehensive stock of around 100 trucks.
Successful ASDA evaluation programme for Volvo and Crossroads
Volvo Trucks and independent dealer group Crossroads have successfully completed a rigorous, four month long assessment by ASDA.
Volvo Trucks launches new game for smartphones and tablets
You’re driving a brand new Volvo FH16 with 750 hp.... Suddenly an obstacle appears in the middle the road. Time is scarce. What do you do? In FH16 750, Volvo Trucks’ new game for smartphones and tablets, fast reactions are everything.
Volvo’s whole life costs impress Rhys Davies Freight Logistics
Impressed by promising fuel returns and the ‘total offer’ presented by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West, national independent logistics provider, Rhys Davies Freight Logistics has recently taken delivery of eight new Volvo FH tractor units.
Volvo tridem offers improved weight distribution and payload
Three Volvo 8x4 rear-end-loaders featuring a ‘tridem’ rear axle arrangement are proving so successful that West Country waste recycling company Viridor has recently placed orders for additional vehicles.
Devereux Transport benefit from Volvo’s Flexi-Lease and Fuelwatch
Respected independent, family-owned haulier Devereux Transport of Billingham, has put six new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units into service with the north-east company’s smartly turned out fleet.
Volvo FH16-750 Truckstop Tour heads for Scotland
Operators and drivers in Scotland will get the chance to take a close look at the new Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit when an example of this, the latest addition to the Volvo range, heads north of the border.
Volvo Trucks’ flagship celebrates with 750hp
Volvo Trucks announce that the Volvo FH16 is now available at 750hp and 3550Nm to handle the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments – with production planned to coincide with the 16-litre engine’s 25th anniversary next year.
Volvo Hybrid Truck challenges a Ferrari
The Swedish racing legend, Boije Ovebrink, is not afraid to challenge other powerful vehicles with his hybrid truck, ‘Mean Green’. For example, at the Trucking Festival in Mantorp, Sweden on 27th August ‘Mean Green’ took part in an exciting race against a Ferrari sports car.