Volvo Trucks
Major order for Volvo Trucks in Hungary
Volvo Trucks’ Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has signed an agreement for 1,500 trucks with transport and logistics company Waberer’s Optimum Solution, formerly known as Hungarocamion.
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries May 2008
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during May amounted to 9,133 vehicles, up 9% compared with the year-earlier period.
Lions, chickens and rock bands: All rescued by Volvo Action Service
Volvo Action Service (VAS) provides a Pan-European breakdown service for Volvo truck, bus and coach operators around the clock. In recent years, VAS has rescued trucks carrying everything from poultry to a trailer transporting lions and several trucks hauling equipment for rock bands on tour.
Better control of fuel and environment with new Dynafleet
The latest generation of Volvo’s web-based transport information system, Dynafleet Online, makes it possible to monitor in detail the environmental performance of each vehicle in the fleet. This will now make it easier for haulage firms to gain control over fuel consumption and emissions.
May Gurney’s Volvo FH16-660 8x4 Cat 3 heavy haulage tractor
May Gurney, the integrated support and construction services company, has taken delivery of a specialist Volvo FH16-660 8x4 heavy haulage tractor unit at its plant and transport office in Wymondham, Norfolk.
New support systems to reduce truck accidents
Human error is involved in roughly 90 percent of all traffic accidents with, in the case of truck drivers, fatigue and distraction being the most common causes. With this in mind, Volvo Trucks has been developing several advanced support systems to increase drivers’ control of the situation.
New cab interior for improved comfort and function
Volvo Trucks’ new cab interior for the FH (and FM) trucks is designed to create a work environment with optimum function, space and comfort, based on the results of several studies among drivers and hauliers.
Solar energy makes Volvo dealer climate-neutral
Volvo Trucks inaugurates its first climate-neutral dealership facility. The inauguration is taking place in Verona, Italy. With the help of solar cells on the building’s roof, more energy will be produced than is needed to heat up the offices and workshops.
Volvo Training puts drivers in focus
Volvo has developed an extensive training programme for truck drivers based on ‘real-life’ work situations and traffic conditions. This means Volvo will be well-prepared when the new EU directive 2009/59 – the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) - takes effect from next year.
Volvo FM launched with new 11-litre engine
Volvo has developed a completely new 11-litre engine for the tractor version of the Volvo FM. Its load capacity makes it ideal for weight-sensitive applications such as tanker and bulk transport in a move to attract customers to a new segment where Volvo sees growth potential.
New Volvo innovations with a focus on drivers
The shortage of truck drivers is a growing problem throughout Europe. In Sweden alone, 7,000 new drivers are needed annually – more than 6 percent of the whole national workforce.
First ever Volvo Trucks for H Brown and Son Recycling Ltd
H. Brown and Son Recycling Ltd have already put their four first-ever Volvo trucks into service with their 22-strong fleet, operating out of the company’s base in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
Volvo Trucks and Securitas protect goods transport against attack
Attacks against truck drivers and their cargoes in the EU cost haulage firms several billion Euros every year. To help combat this risk, Volvo Trucks and Securitas are now jointly launching a new security system aimed at lowering the risk of theft, hijacking and other security threats.
Volvo Trucks win Greenfleet LGV Manufacturer award
With the Award ceremony held appropriately on June 5th, World Environment Day and during European Green Week, Volvo Trucks has won the Greenfleet LGV Manufacturer of the Year Award 2008. The Award recognises and rewards best practice in environmental transport policy.
Dennis Distribution celebrates with unique livery Volvo FH
Dennis Distribution, formerly known as T & A Dennis, based in Malton, North Yorkshire, has taken delivery of a Volvo FH-480 tractor unit featuring a unique metallic black and gold livery to commemorate their 50th Anniversary.