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11/11/2019

The UK's first I-Shift Dual Clutch equipped Volvo FM rigid proves a top tip at OJ Jones

Porthmadog based tipper operator, OJ Jones, has purchased the UK’s first I-Shift Dual Clutch equipped Volvo FM rigid.

Welsh tipper operator, OJ Jones, has purchased the UK’s first I-Shift Dual Clutch equipped Volvo FM rigid. The truck is already delivering substantial fuel economy and journey time benefits.

Fuel Stories

10/14/2019

The Road to Leading Fuel Economy

My Volvo Truck is saving me £15,000 per annum, that’s enough to pay the trucks’ insurance and award the top performing drivers with fuel economy bonuses.

Midlands based, Dhaliwal Haulage Ltd, plays a crucial part in delivering Central England’s smart motorway upgrades and major road works. The company’s partnership with Volvo Trucks is an ongoing journey producing impressive savings.

Fuel Stories

09/23/2019

Smooth Operator Gains 10% Fuel Saving

David Roe, of KMG Ultra Pure Chemicals Ltd, says his FH 540 with its I-Shift Dual Clutch is delivering smoother and safer handling, reduced journey times and a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency.

Alfreton-based KMG Ultra Pure Chemicals Ltd’s first Volvo truck is literally delivering the goods across several disciplines after just three months in service. The FH 540 4x2 tractor unit is using ten per cent less fuel than its stablemates, and delivering a smoother and safer driving experience hauling the company’s bulk tankers.