Volvo Trucks
Maxilead Metals continue to lead by example
Manchester-based Maxilead Metals Ltd, one of the leading metal re-cycling companies in the Northwest, have purchased yet another Volvo FM, bringing the total number of trucks in their all-Volvo fleet to nine.
Volvo signs final agreement with Eicher
The Volvo Group has signed a final agreement with the Indian vehicle manufacturer Eicher Motors covering establishment of a new Indian joint-venture company.
Volvo trucks now account for over half the fleet at RJC Transport
Volvo trucks now account for over half the fleet of RJC Transport Ltd., the Rushden, Northamptonshire-based haulier. The latest addition to the 18-strong and growing fleet is an FM-400 8x4 rigid equipped with a 42-tonne metre Hiab crane.
Ralph Davies International’s latest Volvo’s appeal to hospitals
Ralph Davies International is using six new Volvo FH16-540 STGO Cat 2-rated tractor units to transport a fleet of mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical scanners between hospitals around the country. These FH16’s bring the Ralph Davies Volvo fleet up to 40 in strength.
East Sussex launch Volvo FL-280 Euro 5 fire appliance
East Sussex Fire Authority has purchased fourteen Euro 5 fire Volvo appliances, which will form a key part of the operational response capability to ensure the safety of the communities of East Sussex and the City of Brighton & Hove.
Veolia Environmental Services chooses Volvo refuse trucks
The world’s leading Group in refuse handling, Veolia Environmental Services, has appointed Volvo Trucks as its preferred supplier of refuse trucks for the company’s operations in Europe. A framework agreement on continued co-operation has been signed by the two companies.
Fourth 16-litre Volvo in 16-years for Cumbria’s Lawsons Haulage
Lawsons Haulage Ltd., based in Cockermouth, Cumbria has taken delivery of their 4th Volvo FH16 - the 4th in 16 years - to join the fleet of one of Volvo’s longest established UK customers, as the company has operated the marque since 1964.
Modern technology can reduce the driver’s stress level
Traffic is becoming increasingly intensive and hectic. At the same time, we are seeing increasing numbers of electronic support systems in our vehicles, all of them competing for the driver’s attention.
New audio system for business, pleasure and safety
As haulage firms compete for the best drivers, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to attract them with a good working environment. As part of this move, Volvo Trucks is now launching a new audio system with comfort-enhancing and practical features normally only found in exclusive cars.
The first hybrid refuse truck in the world launched in Sweden
Steeply rising oil prices and a strong focus on the climate have made fuel-saving hybrid technology particularly interesting.
Record-breaking Heighley Gate Garden Centre’s first-ever Volvo
Family-owned business Heighley Gate Garden Centre of Morpeth in Northumberland has taken delivery of its first-ever Volvo truck, an FL-240, 18 tonne GVW rigid which was supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North in Blyth.
Ray’s Transport get 10 out of 10 from Volvo
Cheshire-based, Ray’s Transport Ltd, have added three new Volvo FH-480 articulated trucks to replace older vehicles in their all-Volvo fleet.
Volvo receives support for field test of DME technology
The Swedish Energy Agency has granted AB Volvo SEK 12.8 M (£ 1.08m) in support for field testing of the third-generation DME technology for heavy vehicles.
Overnight service - seals the deal for Gazeway’s latest Volvo FM
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Kettering depot’s ability to service Gazeway Limited’s trucks overnight was a major factor in the Wellingborough company’s decision to continue to choose Volvo.
First FH16-580 150 tonner for K J Services
K J Services Ltd., based in Rhymney, Gwent, South Wales, has taken delivery of the company’s first Volvo heavy haulage FH16-580 6x4 tractor. The truck replaces a 520 bhp FH16 which has given over seven years and 500,000 miles of sterling service.