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Driver input helps Volvo secure Crediton Milling deal

Driver input helps Volvo secure Crediton Milling deal

A recent order for three new Volvo FM animal feed bulkers and one new FM 6x2 tractor unit was secured by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd., largely as a result of driver preference.

NiDa Transport order over 200 Volvo FMX trucks

NiDa Transport order over 200 Volvo FMX trucks

NiDa Transport, South Africa has placed an order for over 200 of the latest Volvo FMX with the potential of 50 more. The trucks will be delivered during 2011.

Volvo narrow-track tipper fits the bill: automatically

Volvo narrow-track tipper fits the bill: automatically

A new Volvo narrow-track 16-tonne rigid built specifically to operate within some of London’s most congested streets has joined the expanding Viridor fleet.

Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions checks in for customer service

Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions checks in for customer service

Operators of all makes of truck, bus and coach from across the UK, looking to single source from the most comprehensive range of commercial vehicle repair, modification and refurbishment services can now benefit from the newly re-launched facilities and skills offered by Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions.

1500th Volvo Truck for Nijhof-Wassink

1500th Volvo Truck for Nijhof-Wassink

Nijhof-Wassink from Rijssen in the Netherlands has taken delivery of its 1500th Volvo truck - an EEV-classified FH-420 that is to be used for international haulage – continuing a relationship with Volvo Trucks that goes back to 1967.

Dennison Commercials gets United’s milk collection mooooving

Dennison Commercials gets United’s milk collection mooooving

United Dairy Farmers has recently taken delivery of a new Volvo truck from local dealership, Dennison Commercials Ltd.

Fleet renewal partnership begins for Bywaters as new Volvos roll in

Fleet renewal partnership begins for Bywaters as new Volvos roll in

The delivery of 52 new Volvo trucks to London and south-east England’s premier recycling company, Bywaters is well underway.

Considerable media interest in Volvo Trucks’ alternative drivelines

Considerable media interest in Volvo Trucks’ alternative drivelines

Over a period of two weeks, more than 90 journalists from many parts of the world have been visiting Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg to test drive three of the company’s most environmentally-optimised vehicles: the Volvo FM MethaneDiesel, Volvo FE Hybrid and Volvo FH DME.

Hartshorne hatches cracking order with leading egg supplier

Hartshorne hatches cracking order with leading egg supplier

Midlands-based truck dealer Hartshorne has clinched an order to supply eight Volvo FH 4x2 tractor units to Shropshire-based Oaklands Farm Eggs Ltd. - one of Europe’s leading egg producers.

M8 Recovery’s FH is smarter than the average bear

M8 Recovery’s FH is smarter than the average bear

Alec McManus of Glasgow-based M8 Recovery has added another spectacular Volvo wrecker to his fleet. With specialist recovery bodywork, the Boniface Engineering Trident recoverer will be pulling home trucks and coaches that have fallen by the wayside on Scotland’s busy east-west motorway.

New Volvo FM eight-wheelers aid efficiency at HST Feeds

New Volvo FM eight-wheelers aid efficiency at HST Feeds

A constant drive for efficiency and optimising vehicle uptime are central tenets of the intensive transport operation run by HST Feeds.

Volvo presents new gas-powered truck in Berlin

Volvo presents new gas-powered truck in Berlin

From 7th-9th June, Volvo Trucks have been taking part in the NGV Berlin 2011 Fair in order to present the Volvo FM Methane-Diesel.

Volvo Trucks on display at Tip Ex 2011

Volvo Trucks on display at Tip Ex 2011

Volvo Trucks is exhibiting three trucks on their stand at Tip Ex this year. In addition to two Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers, visitors to the show will be able to view a Euro-4 spec example of an FH-480 6x2 tractor unit from the company’s Selected Used Truck scheme.

Welsh timber haulier takes UK’s first Volvo FMX tractor unit

Welsh timber haulier takes UK’s first Volvo FMX tractor unit

Hauling timber out of the woods is known to be notoriously tough on equipment. So, what better truck to take on the onerous daily grind and off-road duties than a new heavy-duty Volvo FMX tractor unit?

Volvo FH wins title ‘Polish Truck of the Year 2011’

Volvo FH wins title ‘Polish Truck of the Year 2011’

Now in its 18th year, the accolade of ‘Polish Truck of the Year 2011’ has been won by the Volvo FH.