Volvo Trucks
Volvo FL and FE - business solutions with a clear customer focus
The new Volvo Trucks business concept for companies operating in cities and towns covers far more than just the truck itself. The approach also encompasses a number of new services designed to help operators perform their haulage duties as efficiently, simply and trouble-free as possible.
Volvo FL – built for the city beat
The FL is Volvo’s new truck in the medium segment between 12 and 18 tonnes – an altogether brand-new product whose only common denominator with its predecessor is its name. With the Volvo FL as the base, Volvo Trucks aims to meet customer demands for efficient transport solutions with a range of services that make ownership both simpler and cheaper.
Volvo FE – a fuel-efficient regional transporter
The Volvo FE is an entirely new truck available at 18 or 26 tonnes – offering an optimised solution between the lighter Volvo FL and the heavy duty Volvo FM. With the Volvo FE, Volvo Truck Corporation meets urban companies’ demands for efficient transport solutions for regional distribution, light construction duties and service operations, in combination with convenient and simple ownership.
Volvo FL CityPro – an urban transport solution at a fixed low cost
Companies are offered a ready-for-work distribution truck straight from the factory at a fixed low monthly cost. This is the simple idea behind the Volvo FL CitiPro. In concrete terms, the offer is about a fully-built 12-tonne Volvo FL with van body and tail lift backed up by a comprehensive leasing agreement.
Volvo to provide breathylizers to Nordic Ferries
The Volvo Group has taken a step to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers entering Sweden by providing breathalyzer equipment for truck and bus drivers at ferries serving Sweden. This initiative has been welcomed by the authorities.
Latest-generation auxiliary brakes now available in the new Volvo FH and FM
VEB+ - the new generation of auxiliary brakes for Volvo’s trucks - is now being launched in the UK from this autumn on all Volvo FH and Volvo FM vehicles. Already available on the new FH16, this enhanced technology increases engine braking effect from 300 kW to 370 kW in combination with the D13A engine. Better braking performance contributes both to safer progress and to lower operating and maintenance costs.
Volvo Trucks ranked top in two countries for corporate social responsibility
Volvo Truck Corporation has been ranked top automotive company in both Sweden and the Netherlands for its corporate social responsibility, in a new study of over 16,000 people across 16 countries, conducted by the world’s leading automotive research company, TNS Automotive.
Volvo’s attention to detail impresses James Kemball
Volvo’s offer to provide a personalised driver training session at the hand-over, plus the effectiveness of the Dynafleet Logger Tool as a means of collecting fleet management data, convinced Felixstowe, Suffolk-based James Kemball Ltd to add a further 12 Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units to their extensive fleet. All the new trucks were sourced from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia in Ipswich.
Eve Trakway get on track with new FM drawbars
Seven Volvo FM12 420 BHP 4x2 drawbar rigids, with full air-suspension and Globetrotter cabs, have been put into service by Eve Trakway. The Chesterfield-based, international company, whose trucks feature a distinctive lime-green livery, are Europe’s largest supplier of temporary access solutions in the form of aluminium panel roadways and fencing to the industrial and outdoor events sector.
New dynamic duo are Carmac’s first Volvo trucks
Resplendent in Ferrari red, two new yet very different Volvo trucks have entered service with East Midland civil engineering and plant hire company Carmac Limited.
CJ Bird takes off with two new 13-litre Volvo FH’s
CJ Bird Transport, based in Tonyrefail, South Wales, have taken delivery of two new 4x2 FH tractor units - one of the first companies in the area to do so.
Maxi lead by example
Maxilead Ltd, one of the leading metal re-cycling companies in Manchester has recently taken delivery a Volvo FH12 Globetrotter tractor unit, making the majority of their fleet now Volvo.
Advanced braking technology promotes safer trucks
The braking system is one of the truck’s most important safety systems. By combining the various types of brakes fitted in a truck, it is possible to significantly improve safety levels.
Volvo ship into new Immingham Dock
Volvo Logistics have entered into a long term agreement with ro-ro ferry operators Ferryways – owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company - which will see Volvo trucks imported into Britain to the Exxtor Terminal owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP) at the Port of Immingham, Lincolnshire.
Volvo reclaims pole position at Widnes Skip
Widnes Skip and Reclaim Ltd have recently added their first Volvo truck to the company fleet - an FM12 skip loader.