Volvo Trucks

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.

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.