Volvo Trucks
100 Volvo Trucks ordered for Armenia
Volvo Trucks in Central Asia and the Caucasus has signed a contract for 100 trucks with Spayka LLC, one of the largest hauliers in Armenia. 45 vehicles have already been delivered. The remaining 55 trucks will be delivered in the first quarter of 2011.
Transport efficiency improvements require better coordination
Demand for freight haulage in Europe continues to rise, increasing the burden on both the climate and traffic flows. According to the EU, transport must be made more efficient to better meet increased demand.
Information burden increases pressure on truck drivers
Modern trucks are equipped with increasing numbers of warning and safety systems designed to help the driver handle critical situations on the road.
Darlingtons look to Volvo for cost-effective solution
Cheshire-based, salt importers and distributors, Darlington’s Group have recently taken delivery of six FH-500 tractor units, basing their decision on the whole-life costs and savings that the new vehicles will bring.
Strong signals from Volvo Trucks at IAA
Growing demand, considerably increased deliveries and strong interest in sustainable transportation in the longer term all mean that Volvo Trucks has a positive outlook for the future.
Amathus adds another Volvo FL to their cellar
Amathus Drinks plc, the North London-based specialist drinks distribution company have added another Volvo FL 18 tonner to their fleet.
Breakthrough for alcolock in heavy commercial vehicles
More than one in every four heavy trucks sold by Volvo in Sweden is now factory-fitted with an alcolock. “It marks a milestone for traffic safety on Swedish roads,” says Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director at Volvo Trucks.
Environmental responsibility important for haulage firms
It has become increasingly important for haulage firms to show that they want to, and can, take their environmental responsibilities seriously.
Volvo’s Coventry Dealerpoint joins the Roadcrew Club
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Coventry Dealerpoint has opened a Roadcrew Shop. The retail outlet, which is located within the Dealerpoint premises, is a veritable Aladdin's cave of goodies for truck, bus, van, car and yes, even motorcycle customers and dealers. Think heavy-duty Halfords, but without the bikes and buggies.
Volvo launches Worldtrucker in the UK
With online communities spreading like wildfire, truck drivers can now start joining the throng by signing up on Volvo’s Worldtrucker networking site when the UK will officially launch its own local area on Monday, September 13th.
Gas – A bridge to CO2-neutral transportation
Swedish truck maker Volvo Trucks regards gas as the most viable alternative to oil as a fuel for diesel engines. Above all, it offers considerable potential as a bridge to greater use of climate-neutral biogas.
Volvo Trucks offer Bio-DME fuel for road-going vehicles
Volvo Trucks is the first manufacturer in the world to use Bio-DME (Di-Methyl-Ether) as a vehicle fuel with the inauguration this week of a DME filling station in Stockholm by Swedish fuel distributor Preem. As a consequence, the first five Volvo DME trucks in commercial operation are now taking to Sweden’s roads.
Volvo Truck and Bus East Anglia open Daventry Dealerpoint
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia have opened a new Dealerpoint in Daventry. It is the 11th Dealerpoint to be opened by the wholly-owned Dealership and is located within easy reach of the A5 and A45 trunk roads and the M1 motorway at Drayton Fields Industrial Estate.
Fiftieth Volvo for Davies National Transport features EEV engine
Having acquired its first Volvo in 2005, Davies National Transport (DNT) of Oswestry, Shropshire, recently witnessed the delivery of the 50th unit into their fleet.
First new Volvo for Bagnall and Morris
One of the North West’s most progressive waste management companies, Bagnall and Morris has taken delivery of their first-ever new Volvo FM from Thomas Hardie Commercials - Deeside.