First Volvo Trucks for Arclid Transport

Cheshire-based, Arclid Transport have added two new vehicles to their fleet – their first ever Volvo trucks - which took to the road at the beginning of March.

The companies’ new vehicles include a Volvo FH-480, 6x2 artic, specified with a Globetrotter XL cab in ‘Prestige’ trim and a Volvo FM-400, 8x4 tipper, plated for 32 tonne GCW with Day cab in ‘Fleet’ trim.

After operating other marques for over 30 years, Operations Manager Mark Goodwin has decided to try Volvo. “After testing a number of marques, Volvo were the right choice for Arclid Transport” he commented. “The two vehicles are ideal for pulling the dense commodities that we carry, plus my drivers and I thought Volvo were very extremely comfortable and very easy to drive.”

He added that, “Thomas Hardie Commercials have a reputation for providing an exceptional support service and are situated conveniently to us. These were the two main reasons why we purchased the vehicles from them.”

The two vehicles will be serviced and maintained at Thomas Hardie Commercials in Middlewich, where they were purchased from Area Sales Manager, Mark Lingard.

The vehicles will be based at Arclid Quarry in Sandbach, but will be seen across the UK as they assist with the company’s main services - the carriage of a wide range of bulk powders, granular raw materials and minerals.