Bury-based ISM Waste has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL road sweeper to keep its waste transfer facility, yard and adjoining local roads clean and tidy. The new 16-tonne sweeper has been introduced ahead of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone going live in Spring 2022, replacing a Volvo FL6 which has been in service with the family firm since 2003.

Andrew Goodwin has been confirmed as the new Director Service & Retail for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, with immediate effect.

Bradford-based business Russell Stone Merchants has taken delivery of its first ever Volvo truck, replacing a rival manufacturer with a new crane-equipped 4x2 Volvo FL rigid

Haulage firm Majors Service has put its first new trucks into operation, taking delivery of 15 Volvo FH with I-Save Unlimited Edition 6x2 tractor units.

Volvo Trucks’ I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission (AMT) innovation continues to be an important milestone in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel consumption, vehicle performance, safety and driver comfort.

Fresh produce supplier Stewarts of Tayside has taken delivery of nine new Volvo FH 500 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor units, including one FH with I-Save, the most fuel-efficient 44-tonner in Volvo’s range.

Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport is on course to become the largest operator of Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units in the UK, after placing orders for 275 next-generation models for delivery this year.

Dutch logistics specialists, Exintra Group, has put two Volvo FH LNG tractor units into operation for transportation of product for international fashion retailer Primark. The trucks – which will operate on regular runs to the UK – were specified for their proven ability to reduce CO2 emissions and supplied by local Volvo Trucks dealer, Bluekens Truck and Bus.

DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy-duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined effort marks another important step towards climate neutral transport solutions.

Global Delivery Solutions has added two new high-spec Volvo FH with I-Save Unlimited Edition trucks to its growing fleet.

Armstrong Logistics has taken delivery of five new Volvo FH LNG (liquified natural gas) trucks as part of the business’s strategy to reduce its carbon emissions and improve the long-term sustainability of its operation.

Lannutti Group, an Italian transport and logistics company, has ordered 1,000 new Volvo FH with I-Save trucks after being blown away by the results of an in-depth trial of Volvo’s latest fuel-saving technology.

Essex-based A.J. Ostridge Transport has extended its relationship with Volvo Trucks following the delivery of a new Volvo FE 4x2 rigid – praising the manufacturer’s impressive reliability record for its continued relationship.

The new Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks are now available for use as Fire Service vehicles with a crew cab for up to nine people. The new variants of the two models, developed in close cooperation with bodybuilders and the emergency services, have a number of improvements specifically designed for fire and rescue service vehicles.

Metal component manufacturer and supplier, Folsana Pressed Sections, has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 6x2 Globetrotter XL pusher axle tractor unit, after being impressed by a Volvo FM12 that has been on its fleet for 15 years, covering nearly 1,000,000 km.

Aggregates business Elliotts (Cheltenham) is delighted with the payload capacity of its new Volvo FH Lite after upgrading from a second-hand model.

International shipping and logistics specialist DFDS is increasing the share of Volvo trucks in its fleet with the delivery of 27 new FH Globetrotter tractor units, each specified with Volvo’s intelligent I-See predictive cruise control that analyses and adapts to gradients ahead for maximum fuel saving.

Carl White has been promoted to Used Truck Director for Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, with effect from 1 January 2021.

Thomas Hardie Commercials has been named as Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s ‘Dealer of the Year’ – clinching the award for the second consecutive time.

Less than six months after launching the FH Unlimited Edition tractor unit, Volvo Trucks has presented NHS Charities Together with a cheque for £70,000 – following its pledge to donate £1,000 for every special edition model sold in the UK.