Latest Press releases

Bristol-based quarrying and earthworks contractor Kelston Sparkes Group has taken delivery of a huge, high-spec 150-tonne Volvo FH16 780 8x4 tractor unit. The new arrival is among the first of Volvo’s range-topping 780 hp trucks put into operation in the UK.

Volvo Trucks has joined forces with Middlesex University to launch the commercial vehicle industry’s first degree-level Truck Sales Apprenticeship, with the inaugural intake of apprentices set to commence this September.

Qualitech Environmental Services has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Globetrotter 8x4 Tridem rigids, equipped with ADR-certified Disab vacuum tanker bodies. The high-tech vehicles are believed to be the first of their kind operating in the UK.

Family-run BJ Waters has welcomed its first Volvo FH Aeros, specifying ten new 6x2 tractor units equipped with the manufacturer’s I-Save technology for optimum fuel efficiency.

Lanarkshire-based Stuart Nicol Transport has continued its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by placing an order for four new FH Aero tractor units featuring an array of specifications. By leveraging the breadth of range offered by Volvo, the customer has tailored its axle configurations, power outputs, cab sizes and interior specifications to suit particular use cases and driver preferences.

Volvo Trucks has ended the first quarter of 2025 in pole position for tractor unit registrations in the UK market, driven by strong demand for its fuel-efficient and safety-focused Volvo FH Aero range, launched just a year ago.

London-based fine art logistics provider Gander & White has acquired its first electric truck, replacing a refrigerated diesel model from a rival manufacturer with a new Volvo FL Electric 4x2 rigid. The zero-tailpipe emission truck will service customer deliveries across the capital, transporting an array of high-value goods, including paintings, sculptures and antiques.

Surfacing and civil engineering expert Connor Construction (South West) has taken delivery of five new high-spec Volvo FH trucks. The order comprises three Volvo FH 4x2 road sweepers and two FH Globetrotter 4x2 spray tankers, all of which are built for maximum driver comfort.

Volvo Trucks has launched its first special edition model in the UK & Ireland for five years, with the Volvo FH Aero ‘Euro NCAP’ Special Edition, limited to only 30 examples.

Family-run H.B. Holt & Sons has taken delivery of its latest Volvo Trucks model, welcoming a stunning Volvo FH Aero 540 6x2 tractor unit, equipped with a Globetrotter XXL cab, to its 40-strong commercial vehicle operation.

Uniserve is pushing forward with its decarbonisation strategy with the addition of 10 new Volvo FH Aero gas-powered 6x2 tractor units – the first trucks fuelled by bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) the company has put into operation.

Onpoint Logistics has taken delivery of its first Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor unit with a view to adding a further 20 should the new arrival hit the fuel figures expected.

Falkirk-based Ian Craig Haulage has taken delivery of its first new Volvo trucks for a decade, buying a pair of FH Aero Globetrotter 6x2 mid-lift tractor units. Both trucks are designed from the ground up to save fuel, with their aerodynamic shape, streamlined Camera Monitoring System and drag-free disc brakes helping to reduce running costs and improve sustainability.

Worthing-based AD Fuels has turned to Volvo for the supply of four ADR-spec FH 540 6x2 tractor units, acquired due to a period of growth for the business.

Carmarthen-based Davies Crane Hire has continued its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by welcoming a 150-tonne FH16 780 6x4 tractor unit into its operation.

Joda Freight has expanded its busy commercial vehicle fleet with the addition of six new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.

Infinity Container Logistics has taken delivery of 10 Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, with the new arrivals already outperforming all other trucks on the company’s fleet in terms of fuel efficiency.

Timber flooring and surfaces specialist Havwoods has placed a new 32-tonne Volvo FH 8x2 Tridem Globetrotter XL rigid into service to help the business keep pace with its growing demand.

EMG / Gravity Media has added a new Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid into its operation, marking a first for the UK’s television industry. It will be used to transport equipment to support outside broadcasts across Greater London, enabling the company to assess performance and guide further decisions on the electrification of its truck fleet.

Warehousing and distribution business Debach has added a new Volvo FE Electric to its busy operation. The company’s first electric truck replaces a similar diesel unit, instantly cutting carbon emissions in a 40-strong commercial vehicle fleet.