Volvo Trucks
H N Sillifant’s dual purpose FM tipper heads for the coast
A striking new Volvo FM 8x4 dual-purpose tipper has entered service with West Country operator H.N. Sillifant from Davidstow near Camelford, Cornwall.
Precision selling converts Devon operator to Volvo
The first of two new Volvo FH 6x2 rigid trucks has entered service with Devon-based haulier M R Horn Transport.
FMX first choice for Mendip muckaway says Graham Hilborne
When Mendip tipper operator Graham Hilborne found that he needed a heavy-duty version of the Volvo FM eight-wheeler for muckaway work, he turned to his local Volvo Dealer – Truck and Bus Wales & West Ltd. - for advice.
Volvo FL 12-tonner improves customer relations
A new Volvo 12-tonne GVW FL curtain-side bodied rigid supplied recently to Ace Packaging of Plympton, Devon, is already benefiting customer relations. “Up until the time we took delivery of our new Volvo we had always relied upon the services of a contract hire company for all our transport needs,” explained Ace’s Production Manager John Davis.
Volvo FH-440 - the best-selling heavy truck in Brazil
In 2010, and for the second year in a row, the Volvo FH-440 6x2 has been the ‘most sold’ heavy truck in Brazil.
Huktra replace entire fleet with Volvos
International logistics company Huktra has replaced its entire fleet of tankers with Volvo FH-460s.
Volvo FMX 8x4 is top dog at Pointer Transport
Owner-driver Andy Kirby treated himself to a new Volvo FMX eight-wheeler as an early Christmas present last December and he’s already more than one mile per gallon up on the fuel economy of his previous truck.
Bywaters enters innovative partnership with Volvo Trucks
As London and south-east England’s premier recycling company, Bywaters has a long respected reputation for developing and implementing tailor-made, innovative solutions to the capital’s and the region’s need to increase the amount of materials that are recycled and reused.
Adnams go for Volvo, little and large
Premier Suffolk brewers Adnams have taken four new Volvos on to their fleet, choosing three FL 16-tonners and an FH tractor for their latest fleet replacement. The FH-460 6x2 artic will join the trunking fleet and the FL-240s will take on the urban work in London.
Chiltern take Volvo Flexi-Contract and Volvo Service Point Online
In uncertain economic times, Chiltern Cold Storage have got the best of both worlds by taking four new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units on a two-year Volvo Flexi-Contract Hire agreement, which includes a break-out clause option allowing them to hand the vehicles back after twelve months.
Volvo Trucks launches online video series ‘Welcome to my cab’
Volvo Trucks’ online video series ‘Welcome to my cab’ puts the truck driver in focus by inviting viewers into the cabs of drivers around the world.
Volvo Trucks to boost production at River Valley plant in Virginia
Volvo Trucks in North America has announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at its New River Valley plant in Virginia and recall approximately 700 employees.
Lightweight Fiby tipper wins prestigious JEC Innovation award
This week the Fiby composite tipper won the ‘Innovation’ award in the Transport category at the JEC Composites Show in Paris. The Fiby - developed late last year especially for the construction segment - is built on a conventional Volvo FMX 8x4 chassis.
Premiere for Volvo FE Hybrid in Europe
Volvo Trucks is starting to sell heavy hybrid trucks following a series of comprehensive field tests. In June, limited series production of approximately 100 hybrid trucks will get under way. Delivery of the trucks to customers in selected markets in Europe will occur from 2011 to 2013.
Lynch expands and goes for Volvo
Construction and plant hire specialists L. Lynch have added a pair of Volvo FM 8x2 rigids with cranes to their 450-strong fleet as part of a strategic expansion of their plant hire and haulage operations.