Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks shows tomorrow’s vehicles at ITS
Volvo Trucks is displaying several exciting next-generation projects at its stand at ITS, the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems and Transport services to be held at the Stockholmsmassan in Stockholm from September 21-25th 2009.
Two-way street for Volvo and Sovereign Recovery
For Sovereign Recovery, their relationship with Volvo trucks goes beyond their contract as Volvo Action Service (VAS) provider across the London region.
Volvo Trucks make a colourful statement
Function, quality and reliability are firmly in focus when new trucks are being developed. However, as Volvo Trucks has discovered, as the competition stiffens, it is increasingly important to stand out from the crowd.
Volvo FH pulling power looks good for HCR Recovery
HCR Recovery – the coach and LGV recovery specialists based in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire – have found their new Volvo FH as effective in competition as on the roads.
Volvo Logistics test drives with rapeseed oil
Environmentally-adapted fuel is one step on the road to reducing carbon emissions at Volvo Logistics.
New Volvo FH for NWF Agriculture
Cheshire-based NWF Agriculture has reported an increase in demand for their ruminant compound feeds and blends. This in turn has lead to the purchase of a new Volvo FH tractor unit to complement their all-Volvo fleet of 20 vehicles.
Royal Mail rewarded for truck safety initiative
Every year, in collaboration with Volvo Trucks, EuroTra (European Transport Training Association) selects the company that has made the greatest efforts to increase traffic safety and to improve the driver’s working environment.
Euro 5 fuel economy delivers 0.5 mpg extra for Cool Solutions
Hull-based European road transport operators Cool Solutions are seeing not only environmental, but financial benefits from an early move to Euro 5 with Volvo.
Competitive price sways Centrol Recycling to buy Volvo
Centrol Recycling, the Widnes-based recycling and waste management company have recently taken delivery of four new Volvo trucks, consisting of two FM-300 6x2 refuse vehicles and two FM-400s, with Boughton hook-loader equipment and drawbar coupling.
Volvo FH-520 joins Saunders Recovery’s heavy brigade
High Wycombe’s Saunders Recovery has taken delivery of one of the largest Volvo recovery vehicles ever seen on UK roads.
The state of the ART means facts that save lives
Over a period of four decades, Volvo Trucks’ department for accident research, the Accident Research Team (ART) has built up a unique bank of expertise that is unsurpassed in the truck industry.
Unique stability systems from Volvo Trucks
In 2008, Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer in the world to present a further-enhanced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system that stabilises both rigid trucks and trailers. Now a new version is being launched which can also handle 6x2 and 4x2 rigid trucks with one or more trailers.
Volvo MOT pass rates hit 91% for first half of 2009
According to statistics issued by VOSA, Volvo Trucks’ Dealer Network has achieved a national UK initial pass rate for MOT annual tests of 91.0%, for the six months to June 30th 2009.
The driver in focus for Volvo Trucks’ Almqvist
Traffic safety is a top-priority area within the EU. By getting vehicles to commun-icate with one another and using infrastructure in what is known as co-operative systems, it is possible to considerably increase safety levels.
Most competitive Volvo FM13 tippers for Kane Group
Hertfordshire-based construction contract specialists Kane Group have taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FM13 tippers, citing a competitive overall package and previous strong performance as the key reasons for their choice.