Volvo

Fred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6×2 tractor units to improve the sustainability of its operations and help its customers reduce their environmental impact. The new trucks will be paired with specially-designed walking floor…

R Swain and Sons has put a new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit into operation, working exclusively on its contract with CPI Books. The haulier currently supplies CPI with a transport and delivery solution for 120,000 tonnes of printed…

Insulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6×2 rigids as part of the business’ continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The new arrivals are direct replacements for similarly sized diesel trucks.…

Kent-based Castledene Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit, sporting a special livery to celebrate its 45th anniversary. Supplied by MC Truck & Bus, the truck joins a 40-strong commercial vehicle…

Sparks Transport has acquired a Volvo FM Electric truck after a successful period trialling its local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator. The new vehicle, supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, will be mainly used by the Glastonbury-based haulier to…

DS Smith Logistics has taken delivery of 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The new trucks – that arrive via a long-term contract-hire agreement from TIP Group – replace…

Volvo has launched its first truck model developed only with electric drive, with capacity for heavy loads and excellent driver visibility – making it an optimal choice for safe and efficient driving in city areas. The Volvo FM Low Entry,…

Northumberland-based R.L Proudlock & Sons has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit, plated for 65-tonne GCW operation. Supplied by Jonny Devlin, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, the new…

Lockerbie-based luxury coach and bus operator Houston’s Coaches has begun taking delivery of four new Volvo B8RLE-MCV eVoRas, for use on the 240-mile round-trip between Dumfries and Edinburgh. The new order consists of three 10.8m B8RLE-MCV eVoRas and one larger…

Tuxford-based Griffins Logistics has taken delivery of 16 new Volvo trucks, citing fuel economy and backup service as key factors behind the order. Supplied by Hartshorne Group, the 16 units include three Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units, 11…