10,000th Volvo delivery for Maidstone’s MC Truck and Bus Ltd

Over 100 new Euro 5 FH-480, 6x2 tractor units have gone into service with Hanbury Davies Ltd., one of the largest privately owned distribution and logistics companies in the U.K. The order, which was supplied via Hanbury Riverside of West Thurrock by Volvo Dealer MC Truck and Bus of Maidstone, included the 10,000th truck delivered since MC’s formation in 1982.

Ian Wilson, Managing Director, Hanbury Davies Ltd. commented, “As a national company, it is crucial that we have full support for our trucks - something which the Volvo Dealer Network consistently provides across the U.K. The Volvo’s are both proven and reliable and are very acceptable from a drivers’ point of view. The new Euro 5 engine range has performed well on fuel and Volvo residual values are strong when it comes to resale. Bringing all these aspects together, combined with minimal downtime, results in whole life costs that are lower than that of the competition.”

He continued, “In terms of vehicle buying and disposal and driver appeal, we select specifications that we think are going to most appeal in order to support future values. Drivers are in vehicles for 50 to 60 hours per week and we therefore like to ensure that time spent at the wheel is as pleasurable and luxurious as possible. We go the extra mile to look after our drivers by providing top specification trucks which include features such as leather upholstery and fridges.”
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The fleet comprises a mixture of 480 and 520 bhp ratings in the Globetrotter XL ‘Prestige’ trim-cabbed 6x2 tractors. Some are equipped with Volvo’s I-shift automatic gearbox - a factor which contributes to lower operating costs and optimum uptime.

MC Truck and Bus have been supplying Hanbury Riverside with Volvo’s for 5 years, prompting Ian to add, “We find that MC has a management style and team that really gels with us as a company. They understand our business, are a very professional operation and know what we want to achieve. They listen to us and support our growing business”.