Trucks
The Coventry-based business selected the FH with I-Save after recording great fuel economy and driver feedback from a demonstrator supplied by Rory Kelly, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia.
The new trucks benefit from Volvo’s D13TC Euro-6 Step D engine, rated to 460 hp, with turbo-compounding and updated fuel-efficiency features. This allows them to drive at lower revs and a higher gear for a longer time, contributing to a smoother, quieter and more fuel-efficient journey.
Danny Gould, Transport Manager and a partner at Slam Transport, says: “Our priorities when selecting new trucks are safety, reliability and fuel efficiency, and the Volvo ticked all the boxes. Plus, the FH has proven to be a hugely popular choice with our drivers.
“The majority of our work is moving parcels between Amazon e-fulfilment centres, which means lightweight payloads, but extremely tight deadlines – leaving little room for downtime. Since we put the new FHs into service they haven’t skipped a beat and are averaging 12.6mpg. It’s still early days on fuel, but it’s an impressive start versus our fleet average.”
Each of the new FHs benefit from a Globetrotter sleeper cab featuring a lower fixed bunk with a semi-firm pocket sprung mattress, luxury sleeper control panel, extensive storage options, 33-litre fridge/freezer and both driver and passenger seats finished in stylish black and red trim.
Gould adds: “The support we’ve had from Volvo Trucks at every stage has been superb, right from the initial enquiry through to getting our drivers quickly up to speed with the new I-Save technology. Fuelwatch Manager Andrew Wright has been fantastic, helping our drivers to unlock the full capability of the new trucks and record some impressive fuel scores in a very short space of time.”
Slam Transport is closely monitoring the performance of the new vehicles using Volvo Connect, which combines a host of digital and connected services via one user-friendly portal.
The new fleet has been supplied through Volvo Financial Services and is backed by a Volvo Gold Contract, the manufacturer’s highest tier service contract. This will see all routine maintenance undertaken by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia - Coventry, which is located just seven miles from Slam Transport’s base.
Martin Tomlinson
Head of Media, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland
Tel: +44 7775 938063
Email: martin.tomlinson@volvo.com
Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the globe. In 2023 approximately 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.