Volvo Trucks
New truck finder app from Volvo trucks
Buying a used Volvo truck from an authorised dealer is always a sound investment since it receives the same support and service as a new truck. But now with the release of the new truck finder app, it is even easier to find the perfect used truck.
First Volvo FE Hybrid for the Austrian waste industry
Last month Volvo Trucks Austria sold the first Volvo FE Hybrid in Austria to Saubermacher, a multi-national company specialising in the disposal and recycling of waste.
Pilsner beer distributed with Volvo FL trucks in the Czech Republic
At a ceremony held in Plzen in the Czech Republic last week, the first three of 35 Volvo FL trucks passed through the historical Pilsner Urquell main gate to be handed over to representatives from Prazdroj Breweries, symbolising the start of a co-operation between Prazdroj Breweries and Volvo Trucks.
Hamblys two for one FM rigid goes to top of the Claas
A new Volvo FM 6x2 rigid painstakingly specified to the requirements of family-owned Agricultural Machinery Dealership Hamblys Ltd is doing work that previously required two vehicles, according to Managing Director Steve Barrett.
FH16-750 makes construction industry debut at Hillhead 2012
The Volvo FH16-750 makes its UK and Ireland construction industry show debut on the Volvo Construction Equipment stand at Hillhead 2012 where a 6x2 tractor unit will be on display together with two high spec Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers.
Used trucks are ‘good to go’ with new selected & approved offers
Buying a Volvo Used Truck is now an even more customer-friendly experience with the introduction of a series of important refinements to the already comprehensive ‘Selected Used Truck’ programme.
Used Volvo reliability secures JF Pearce & Sons new truck order
The superb reliability of a number of used Volvos in the fleet, together with a desire to operate trucks with what was seen as an ‘uncomplicated SCR engine’, finally convinced the directors of Mendip operator J F Pearce and Sons that they should invest in new Volvo vehicles.
Volvo 8x4 Tridem for Cowindale Feeds of Carmarthen
A new Volvo FM-420 8x4 Tridem has entered service with animal feeds specialist Cowindale Feeds of Carmarthen, South Wales.
Digital driver’s handbook from Volvo Trucks
Every Volvo truck has its own unique driver’s handbook whose contents are individually tailored to match the vehicle’s specification. Now it is also possible to download it - for free - via the Internet.
MC Truck Rental spots customer desire for Volvo trucks on short-term hire
MC Truck Rental has done its biggest order to date whilst becoming one of the few rental companies to offer Volvo trucks on a spot hire basis. Over 100 new Volvo vehicles have been added to their fleet as spot hire and contract hire vehicle replacements.
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.