Colin Wilson, Jordan TM’s General Haulage and Transport Manager, says: “We put a lot of thought into our decision to go with the Euro NCAP specification because safety sits at the heart of how we operate. These trucks give our drivers and our customers a level of protection we strongly value, so when the limited-edition models first came out, we ordered straight away because we could see how the specification pushed things forward for the industry and for our business.
“The combination of advanced safety systems, solid fuel performance and the overall quality of the Volvo product has helped us take another step in the right direction. These trucks come as a complete solution that really supports our growth.”
To reach Euro NCAP’s highest five-star standard, the Special Edition trucks features Volvo’s Camera Monitoring System (CMS), Predictive Cruise Control with Speed Adaptation, Volvo Dynamic Steering, Lane Change Support and Passenger Corner Camera. Passenger Side-Turn Emergency Brake and Headway Support are also added to the factory-build specification.
Additionally, in accordance with the General Safety Regulation 2 level – launched by the European Union to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the road by introducing state-of-the-art safety technologies as standard vehicle equipment – Emergency Stop Signal, Reversing Safety Camera, Blind Spot Information System, Intelligent Speed Assistance, Driver Alert Support, Alcohol Interlock Installation, and the Moving Off Information System are all included.
When assessed, the FH Aero also received Euro NCAP’s City Safe award for trucks that feature technologies or good design which can prevent accidents that typically happen in cities or urban environments.
On top of all the safety features, the FH Aeros are powered a Euro 6-compliant D13TC Step E engine that leverages turbo compounding to produce up to 500 hp and a peak torque of 2,800 Nm, paired with a 12-speed I-Shift automated gearbox and I-See predictive cruise control to yield significant sustainability benefits.
To improve driver comfort inside the Globetrotter cab, Jordan TM has opted to add I-Park Cool to the specification. This intelligent overnight air conditioning system helps to keep the cab at a perfect temperature overnight, whatever the weather.
“The drivers have responded well to the new trucks, and they have already made a noticeable impact on the road,” adds Wilson. “For a fleet that once flew under the radar, these new tractor units have lifted our profile and given us a strong platform for the next phase of our expansion.”
As with all FH Aero Euro NCAP Special Edition tractor units, Jordan TM’s fleet additions are backed by a comprehensive 24-month Volvo Gold Contract, ensuring total peace of mind. Expected to be on the road six days a week, the trucks will operate throughout the UK, clocking up to 150,000 km annually.
Founded in 2016, family-run Jordan TM provides general haulage services throughout the UK, while also operating a commercial workshop and offering warehouse capacity in Bathgate and Stoke on Trent. The Special Edition trucks join a 44-strong commercial vehicle fleet, of which 38 units are now Volvo-supplied.