Volvo Trucks

Dual-role Volvos improve productivity and cut costs at Carlsberg

Following successful trials over a 12-month period, Carlsberg UK recently invested in two new Volvo FM artic units capable of performing completely separate functions.

Golden Triangle Volvo quietly generates new business

A striking new Volvo tractor unit fitted with a huge PM85 loader is not only turning heads, but is also attracting new customers, according to Graham Cornes, Managing Director of Golden Triangle Generators Ltd.

Jet Plant Hire take off with new FMX drawbars and FH double-drive

Jet Plant Hire, who have operating centres in Evesham, Worcestershire and Newton Abbott in Devon, specialise in road planing contracts.

Karl’s productive FH allows for inflation on the move

According to Karl Jones, attention to detail when choosing the specification of the latest Volvo FH tractor unit to join the family business of Karl Jones and Son Haulage Ltd has brought major productivity benefits.

Baldwins get heavy with Volvo

Baldwins Crane Hire has taken their first pair of heavy haulage Volvo tractors to move mobile crane components and their ballast blocks, bringing their truck fleet to seven.

Charity auction of the very first new Volvo FH

Volvo Trucks is to sell the first series-manufactured new Volvo FH to the highest bidder on eBay. The truck is a unique one-off collector’s item and all the proceeds will go to charity with bids starting at one Euro (81p).

Volvo Tridem’s traction and manouverability convinces Wynnstay

The first new Volvo trucks for twelve years have entered service with the Agriculture division of Wynnstay Group PLC.

Volvo FM represents 'sound investment', says Vibixa

When the time came to replace one of their older vehicles in order to meet the requirements of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in London, Weetabix-owned packaging company Vibixa Ltd ‘had no hesitation whatsoever’ buying a Volvo according to Warehouse and Transport Manager Gary Bridges.

Volvo FMX six-wheeler is double first for Devon and R J Hill

Faced with ever-increasing costs, R J Hill (Haulage) Ltd, who are based at Broadleaze in Broadhembury, near Honiton, Devon, decided it was ‘time for a change’ and recently acquired their first-ever Volvo six-wheeler.

New truck finder app from Volvo trucks

Buying a used Volvo truck from an authorised dealer is always a sound investment since it receives the same support and service as a new truck. But now with the release of the new truck finder app, it is even easier to find the perfect used truck.

First Volvo FE Hybrid for the Austrian waste industry

Last month Volvo Trucks Austria sold the first Volvo FE Hybrid in Austria to Saubermacher, a multi-national company specialising in the disposal and recycling of waste.

Pilsner beer distributed with Volvo FL trucks in the Czech Republic

At a ceremony held in Plzen in the Czech Republic last week, the first three of 35 Volvo FL trucks passed through the historical Pilsner Urquell main gate to be handed over to representatives from Prazdroj Breweries, symbolising the start of a co-operation between Prazdroj Breweries and Volvo Trucks.