Truck Manufacturers

Reliability and fuel efficiency secures Volvo Trucks another 30-strong order at Owens Group

Owens Group has started taking delivery of 30 new Volvo tractor units, following the strong fuel economy and reliability seen in 60 trucks the manufacturer supplied to the company in 2021.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

First Volvo FE Electric skiploader for Biffa, as part of significant fleet investment programme

Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, is to put its first electric skiploader into service, with a new 18-tonne Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid bringing zero tailpipe emission operation to the Isle of Wight.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

New Volvo fleet deploys on training mission with Veterans into Logistics

Veterans into Logistics, a charity which specialises in helping former military personnel to re-train for a career in the logistics sector, has replaced its ageing fleet of three HGV driver training vehicles with modern Volvo trucks.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Volvo FH electric wins International Truck of the Year 2024

Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, with the model becoming the first-ever electric truck to be named International Truck of the Year.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

New Volvo Trucks Apprentice Training Centre opens its doors

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East wins Dealer of the Year 2023

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East has earned Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s most prestigious accolade after being crowned Dealer of the Year 2023 at the manufacturer’s annual dealer awards.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports

With an electric range of up to 450km, 50 per cent shorter charging time and new active safety features, Volvo´s updated medium-duty electric trucks are designed for the urban environment – enabling safe zero-emission city transport and logistics.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Superior service and fuel economy wins Volvo Trucks a large order with Griffins Logistics

Tuxford-based Griffins Logistics has taken delivery of 16 new Volvo trucks, two years after welcoming its first-ever model from the manufacturer, citing fuel economy and backup service as key factors behind the order.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Volvo Trucks supplies new flagship FH to DG Sweeper Hire

DG Sweeper Hire has added to its growing fleet of road sweepers with a unique Volvo FH 420 4x2 rigid. The new arrival is believed to be one of the only FH sweeper trucks in the UK.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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