Volvo Curtainsider Truck News (8)

Hypnos Beds has taken a significant step toward decarbonising its commercial vehicle fleet by replacing two existing diesel trucks with new Volvo FM Electrics, introduced via its transport and logistics partner DFDS. Supplied by Jose Lavarello, Key Account Manager for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, the new additions consist of a 4×2 curtainside rigid and…

Gregory Group has taken delivery of six new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders. The zero-tailpipe emission rigids form part of a wider order with Volvo Trucks, which also comprises 50 diesel Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units. The new electric trucks were ordered following a thorough trial, which demonstrated their suitability for urban delivery work….

Two down, eighty eight to go. Insulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6×2 rigids as part of the business’ ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. This leaves just 88 diesel trucks to replace to make a significant impact. It is a step in the right…

As part of its ongoing fleet transition from a rival vehicle manufacturer, Butcombe Brewery has taken delivery of its two latest Volvo trucks. The customer’s new arrivals come in the form of a Volvo FE 6×2 and a Volvo FL 4×2 rigid, meaning the Swedish marque now accounts for seven of the customer’s 18-strong commercial…

Sounds like a conquest sale to us. Not a single Volvo bought by Coventry-based Lawton Tubes for over 100 years then, thanks to Rory Kelly, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, a new Volvo FM 6×2 rigid joins the 12-strong fleet.  The rigid is mounted with a SlidaFlex body,…

Bridgend-based TDW Distribution has upgraded its fleet with two new Volvo FE 280 6×2 rigids which will be used to deliver goods into central London as part of a three-year contract with Rockwool Insulation. Supplied by Darren Padfield, Area Sales Manager at Truck and Bus Wales and West, the company’s new FEs have been specified…

If you could improve from 8mpg to 12mpg by changing trucks you would not believe your good fortune – or regret not changing the old truck sooner.  That’s the case with Elegant Stone, a company that is already noticing significant fuel savings from its new model Volvo FM 8×2 rigid. The architectural cast stone manufacturer…

It’s a big step, investing in brand new trucks.  Up until now, Atkins LGV Training had taken the options of buying used trucks or taking on trucks on a lease basis.  For the first time, the operator has taken the plunge and bough no fewer than four brand new Volvo FL curtainsiders for their LGV…