Latest Press releases

Hypnos Beds has taken a significant step toward decarbonising its commercial vehicle fleet by replacing two existing diesel trucks with new Volvo FM Electrics, introduced via its transport and logistics partner DFDS.

Heidelberg Materials UK has taken delivery of 52 new Volvo FM 8x4 Tridem concrete mixers as part of a major fleet upgrade programme.

International freight decarbonisation specialist FSEW has continued its ambitious sustainability journey with the arrival of two more Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, adding to a pair of identical vehicles delivered earlier in the year.

Solstor UK is reaping the rewards of Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology, with several drivers recording fuel economy improvements of up to 20 per cent after switching to I-Save-equipped vehicles following a detailed two-year trial.

County Cork’s Tony O’Mahony Agri Plant Hire & Haulage has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16 750 6x2 tractor unit continuing its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer which dates back nearly 20 years.

The European consumer test organisation Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks, with Volvo’s best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both receiving the top rating of five stars. The Volvo FM had the best overall result among all tested trucks.

MC Truck & Bus and Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East have been named Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s joint Dealers of the Year 2024 at the manufacturer’s annual dealer conference, held this week at the World of Volvo experience centre in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Oxford-based Smith & Sons (Bletchington) has returned to Volvo Trucks for a new batch of FMX tippers, following the impressive fuel economy the customer has witnessed in similar vehicles delivered in 2022.

Barnsley-based Wordsworth Excavations has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 8x4 rear-steer tag tridem fuel tanker, extending its long-standing partnership with the manufacturer.

Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users, marking the manufacturer’s next step towards its long-term vision of zero accidents involving its trucks.

Donnell & Ellis Heavy Haulage has added a pair of new Volvo FH16 650 6x4 tractor units to its fleet, replacing two older trucks from a rival manufacturer.

HJB Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16 750 8x4 tractor unit, following the sterling reliability, performance and comfort levels seen in an equivalent 2017 model it replaces in the customer’s fleet.

Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has taken delivery of two Volvo FM Electric 4x2 trucks and an FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor unit, marking the business’ latest investments in its ambitious sustainability journey.

Yorkshire’s Nostrop Storage has taken delivery of a Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit, to bolster its busy general haulage operations.

Asahi UK has brought zero tailpipe delivery to its London operations by welcoming a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid into its distribution fleet.

Volvo Trucks has completed the second major refurbishment of one of its wholly-owned London dealerships within the space of just 18 months – completely overhauling its London North depot, which has been the site of a Volvo Truck & Bus operation since 1994.

Kirkby Skips Ltd has taken a huge step towards decarbonising its fleet of 18-tonne skiploaders with the delivery of five new Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigids. The zero-tailpipe emission trucks replace five older diesel units in the forward-thinking business’ 20-strong commercial vehicle fleet.

Bradford-based Bower Green has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6x2 tractor units to modernise its commercial vehicle fleet and continue its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer.

South Yorkshire’s Hallam Express has taken delivery of its latest Volvo Trucks models, this time opting for eight new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units in order to benefit from the vehicles’ fuel-saving credentials.

Axis Logistics has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 500 Globetrotter XL, having been blown away with the fuel figures recorded on a demonstrator vehicle benefitting from the manufacturer’s turbo compound technology.