Volvo Trucks
Tough test programme behind the Volvo FMX
Before Volvo Trucks releases a new truck model onto the market, it undergoes a battery of extremely tough tests – and the new Volvo FMX construction truck is no exception.
UK’s first Volvo FH16-700 centre-steer tractor unit arrives
The UK’s first Volvo FH16-700 equipped with a hydraulically-steered centre axle has entered service with West Country bulk operator H. Curtis & Sons of Pensford, near Bristol.
Volvo Trucks receives award for quality-enhancement work
By actively involving more areas of the company, Volvo Trucks has further strengthened its position on quality. The work carried out in the ‘Quality Bridge Plan’ project is being hailed as a shining example for the entire Volvo Group, winning it the Volvo Group Internal Quality Award.
Volvo goes with gas in diesel engines
Which fuels will replace oil? Of course, nobody yet knows the answer. However, in order for the manufacturers to be able to offer vehicles that the market will want in the future, strategic decisions have to be made today.
Volvo FMX construction truck premieres at Bauma 2010
Volvo Trucks has announced that it will be introducing an important new truck at BAUMA 2010 Construction Show in Munich – the Volvo FMX.
Volvo Trucks in multiple field testing for alternative fuels
At the Energitinget energy symposium in Stockholm on 16th-17th March, Volvo Trucks presented several solutions showing that the company is a leader in alternative fuels for trucks performing both long-haul and local operations.
Volvo FH bulk tipper gets fuel miser prize
Westbury, Wiltshire bulk cereals haulage operator Richard Paterson is getting the best fuel returns in his fleet from a new Volvo FH-480 operating at a full 44 tonnes.
UK’s first Volvo Tridem for Hills Waste Solutions
The first pusher-axle tridem 8x4 built by Volvo for the UK market has entered service with Wiltshire-based Hills Waste Solutions.
Williams Haulage adds Volvo FH-460 trucks to fleet
With the addition of two new Volvo FH-460’s, Denbighshire-based, Williams Haulage Ltd’s decision to purchase Volvo trucks is already starting to pay off.
Ace high on Volvo addition
Greater versatility and maximum capacity were the requirements when Milton Keynes-based Ace Plant, busy with increasing demand for its specialist hire equipment, brought forward its truck replacement programme and chose to add a Volvo FM-440 8x2 truck to its fleet from the local depot of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London.
New MOT lane enhances customer service at Stockton-on-Tees
LGV and PSV operators of all makes on Teesside and beyond are benefitting from a new MOT Test lane which Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland have opened as part of their state-of-the-art dealership at Stockton-on-Tees.
World’s strongest truck gets four axles for Plantspeed
The UK’s first two Volvo FH16-700 8x4 Heavy Haulage tractor units have entered service with Bristol’s top weight transport specialists Plantspeed Ltd.
Volvo FH16-700 - It’s just like driving a car
When Volvo Trucks launched the world’s strongest series-manufactured truck, the Volvo FH16-700, Tore Aase of Norway quickly placed an order and became the first customer in the world to take delivery of the brand-new model. He has now driven the truck in regular operations for about six months.
Volvo Trucks increase production capacity to meet demand
In recent months Volvo Trucks has seen positive signs of increased demand from its customers, albeit from a very low level, but now thanks to a successful reduction in the new truck inventory, the production of new vehicles will now be increased.
Volvo tests methane-diesel trucks with Swedish customers
In February, Volvo Trucks will be starting field tests of methane-diesel engines in commercial operation together with a number of Swedish customers.