Latest Press releases

Renewable energy supplier Think Hire has put its first ever truck on the road – taking delivery of a new crane-equipped Volvo FH 460 8x2 rear-steer rigid to help the business keep pace with growing demand.

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is relocating and expanding its Milton Keynes operations into a dedicated new site in Bedford, after signing a long-term lease on a 27,600 ft2 facility on the Wilstead Industrial Park.

Imagine a truck that only emits water vapor, produces its own electricity onboard and has a range of up to 1,000 km. It’s possible with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and Volvo Trucks has started to test vehicles using this new technology.

Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne trucks, designed to support the Group’s ambitious carbon reduction target and maximise the safety and efficiency of its transport operations. They will operate in a mix of Travis Perkins and Keyline Civils Specialist liveries, providing building materials to construction customers nationwide.

Volvo Trucks is introducing a range of new features that improves safety and driveability, supporting precision handling in tight areas and on bumpy or slippery roads – for example on construction sites.

Family-owned Fox Group is championing the transition from diesel to battery electric heavy trucks, with the introduction of two new Volvo FE Electric tippers into its fleet – the first of their kind to be delivered anywhere in the UK.

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck.

Automotive dealer group Mon Motors has added a new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 4x2 tractor unit to its fleet, for operation with a seven-car transporter trailer moving vehicles from its preparation centre to dealerships across South Wales and the West of England.

A new Volvo FM 430 4x2 rigid has entered service at James Removals on the back of a glowing recommendation from another operator.

As the world’s first truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo is now introducing fossil-free steel in its trucks. The steel is produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB and the heavy-duty electric Volvo trucks will be the first to include it.

Volvo Trucks has increased its share of the busy delivery fleet at builders’ merchants Frank Key with the addition of two new crane-equipped Volvo FL 250 4x2 rigid trucks.

Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty trucks.

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero exhaust emission vehicles. DHL intends to intensify its transition to heavy electric trucks by deploying a total of 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe.

Volvo Trucks’ intelligent and automated I-Shift gearbox is now faster than ever. The quicker response provides improved driveability and smoothness to the driving of both diesel and electric heavy-duty trucks.

South Gloucestershire Council has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FMX 330 6x4 and two FMX 330 4x4 rigids, each mounted with a snow plough and gritting body.

Bulk transport operator M E Saunders & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM 500 Globetrotter 6x2 tractor unit, with two more set to follow. The three new FMs replace trucks from a rival manufacturer in the business’ 18-strong fleet.

ND Young Transport has calculated its new Volvo FH 540 6x2 tractor unit will save it roughly £7,600 per year in fuel costs versus the truck from a rival manufacturer that its driver was working in before.

Civil engineering contractors W M Donald has added another Volvo to its fleet – taking delivery of a new FMX 540 Globetrotter, mounted with a triple fan suction excavator.

Lliw Building Supplies has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 250 4x2 rigid equipped with rear mounted crane, continuing its long relationship with the manufacturer.

Volvo Trucks in North America has won an order for 110 Volvo VNR Electric trucks from the global logistics company Maersk. The deal adds to a previous order of 16 vehicles of the same model and marks the single largest commercial order to date for Volvo’s electric trucks.