Volvo Trucks
S. A. Smith’s FH16-660 ‘Swiss Army Knife’
Owner and Director of Heavy Haulage operator S. A. Smith, Stewart Smith favourably compares his latest Volvo FH16-660 double-drive tractor unit to a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for its ability to provide, more often than not, a solution to the challenges faced in this intensive and specialist sector.
Stampers Haulage steps up to I-Shift for new FH’s
Family-owned and run R. I. Stamper Haulage Ltd., based at Kirkbride, near Wigton in Cumbria, has taken delivery of a brace of identically specified Volvo FH-480 6x2 pusher axle tractors to join their 15-strong fleet to be used for livestock and general haulage.
Volvo Group’s strong growth continues
The Volvo Group’s strong growth continued during the second quarter of 2008, while operating income improved and reached its highest level to date for a single quarter.
Reputation, reputation, reputation works for C Winfield
In 19 years of trading, C. Winfield Plant Services based in Wombourne, Staffordshire, have gained a reputation for using high quality vehicles and equipment and delivering a top class service to their customers.
Eco-Readymix stick to their principles with Volvo
Wrexham-based, Rockrite Haulage Ltd - trading as Eco-Readymix - have purchased their first-ever Volvo truck from Thomas Hardie Commercials.
FH flagship on the move for Joseph Merritt Group Plc
Machinery and industrial equipment installation and relocation transport specialists Joseph Merritt Group PLC, an established Volvo operator from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, has taken delivery of a Globetrotter XL-cabbed, Volvo FH-520 6X2 tag-axle tractor unit.
Volvo to run field tests for DME–fuelled trucks
Fourteen trucks fuelled by Dimethylether (DME) will hit the highways of Sweden between late 2009 – early 2010 as part of a project owned by Volvo Powertrain and funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and the European 7th framework programme.
Volvo Trucks delivers Volvo Open 70 yacht
Heads turned last Friday (4th July) when an unusual delivery took place through busy Stockholm streets as the latest Ericsson Volvo Open 70 yacht was hauled by Volvo Trucks’ new flagship Volvo FH16.
S W Adamson’s fleet mushrooms with FH16-660’s
Family run mushroom compost haulier S W Adamson Transport, based in Middleham, North Yorkshire, in business for over eighteen years and one of the U.K.’s largest operators of Volvo FH16’s, have placed orders which will take their fleet of FH16-660’s to eleven.
VISTA attracts record numbers of participants
The starter’s gun has gone off for the world’s largest competition for service and workshop personnel and the organiser Volvo Trucks hopes for record participation as last time the biennial competition attracted more than 12,000 participants from about 70 countries.
Another Volvo for Waste Management Ltd
Manchester-based Waste Management Ltd. added their first-ever Volvo to their fleet just eight months ago and have been so delighted with its performance they have been steadily replacing their fleet since then with this prestigious marque.
Big club launched for little truckers
Local Volvo truck, bus & coach dealership, Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd has launched an exciting new interactive website & membership club called the “Little Truckers Club”.
US DoE and Swedish State expand co-operation with Volvo
The U.S. government and the Swedish State intend to extend their co-operation with the Volvo Group regarding the development of alternative drivelines.
Volvo launches clothes collection with truck design
To coincide with the launch of its new range of trucks, Volvo has announced the availability of an in-house designed merchandise collection. The range comprises more than one hundred items. From exclusive leather jackets to UV-safe baby clothing, bags and watches to other practical and lifestyle products.
Donarbon Waste Management opt for top dealer support
Donarbon Waste Management, part of the family-owned Dickerson Group in business for over 75 years, has taken delivery of six Volvo FM-400 8x4 trucks, taking the Volvo fleet strength to 67 out of a total fleet of 77 trucks, with a further 14 currently on order.