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KPH Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 8×2 rigid with beavertail body and split hydraulic double flip ramps, which it will use to deliver its extensive fleet of plant equipment including excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and rollers. The FM is the second new Volvo to join the Yorkshire-based …

Andrew Goodwin has been confirmed as the new Director Service & Retail for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, with immediate effect. Goodwin brings a wealth of experience in commercial vehicle fleet management to the business having filled a variety of senior positions during an extensive career, most recently as Sales …

Fresh produce supplier Stewarts of Tayside has taken delivery of nine new Volvo FH 500 6×2 Globetrotter XL tractor units, including one FH with I-Save, the most fuel-efficient 44-tonner in Volvo’s range. Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland’s Transport Solutions Executive, Jonny Devlin, the FHs join …

Dutch logistics specialists, Exintra Group, has put two Volvo FH LNG tractor units into operation for transportation of product for international fashion retailer Primark. The trucks – which will operate on regular runs to the UK – were specified for their proven ability to reduce CO2 emissions and supplied by …

Essex-based A.J. Ostridge Transport has extended its relationship with Volvo Trucks following the delivery of a new Volvo FE 4×2 rigid – praising the manufacturer’s impressive reliability record for its continued relationship. Supplied by Matt Sadler, Sales Director – East at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the …

Metal component manufacturer and supplier, Folsana Pressed Sections, has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 6×2 Globetrotter XL pusher axle tractor unit, after being impressed by a Volvo FM12 that has been on its fleet for 15 years, covering nearly 1,000,000 km. Supplied by Paul McNicholas, Customer Solutions Manager …

Carl White has been promoted to Used Truck Director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, with effect from 1 January 2021. He will head Volvo Group UK used truck operations, responsible for retailing manufacturer owned vehicles under the trusted Volvo Selected, Volvo Approved and Volvo Economy banners, as well as …

The new Volvo FH, Volvo FH16, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX will be the first commercial heavy-duty trucks to come with Alexa built in. The integration of Alexa will enable truck drivers to get directions, make phone calls, listen to the news and access entertainment, all with simple voice commands. …

F.G. Bond & Son has taken delivery of a striking new Volvo FH 500 Dual Clutch 6×2 rigid, citing the truck’s impressive manoeuvrability and versatility as key to winning this latest order. The 26-tonner, which is a direct replacement for an older generation FH, joins the firm’s 14-strong fleet and …

Warehousing and logistics specialists Knowles Transport has placed an order for 26 new Volvo FH460 Turbo Compound vehicles in preparation for further growth after experiencing a significant spike in demand in recent months. This substantial investment has been made to support their continued expansion and recent diversification. All vehicles on …