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Gregory Group is continuing its sustainability journey with the acquisition of 50 fuel saving Volvo Trucks FHs with I-Save tractor units plus six new FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders. The order, which followed a thorough trial of the FEs that demonstrated…

Owens Group has begun taking delivery of 30 Volvo tractor units following the strong performance seen in 60 models delivered to the company in 2021. Having returned to Volvo two years ago, the business has ordered another 17 Volvo FH…

Volvo Trucks has delivered its first electric skiploader in Britain for back-to-base operations in the West Midlands. Pegasus Skip Hire said it expects to “seamlessly” add its new Volvo FE Electric to its fleet in Stourbridge, west of Birmingham, having…

How important is electrification to Volvo Trucks? Volvo’s plans for decarbonising road transport are certainly bold, and electrification sits right at the heart of this strategy. Earlier this year we set out our ambitious goal to have electric trucks account…

Tip-Ex & Tank-Ex is the UK’s only national event for the bulk haulage tipping, tanker and bulk liquid transportation sectors and returns this autumn after a two-year absence. This year’s show, which takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from…

Volvo Trucks has developed a unique acoustic alert for its latest electric trucks. From 1 July , all new electric vehicles in the UK will be required to emit an audible sound when travelling at speeds below 12mph. UK legislation…

A study in the US has found that more than eight out of 10 truck drivers suffer pain, mostly in their backs and necks. According to the study, conducted on behalf of Volvo Trucks’ North American arm, the problem can…

The idea that mathematics could help deliver savings and efficiencies in the world of transport and logistics is not a new one. Advanced telematics and route planning software are just two well established examples of number-crunching nous in action. And…

A team of technicians from MC Truck & Bus in Thurrock, Essex, secured sixth place in a Volvo Truck servicing competition entered by more than 4,800 teams around the world. The four-strong team of truck technicians, playfully named ‘MC Hammers’,…

Volvo Trucks has donated a used FH tractor unit to global charity Transaid, which will be used in its Professional Driver Training Project once it arrives in Uganda. At Volvo’s Trade and Export Centre in Ely, Dealer & Fleet Sales…