Latest Press releases

Insulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigids as part of the business’ ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The new arrivals are direct replacements for similarly sized diesel trucks.

Kent-based Castledene Transport has taken delivery of a brand-new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit, sporting a special livery to celebrate the customer’s 45th anniversary.

Palletline member HMT Group has extended its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by welcoming seven new Volvo FH with I-Save 460 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor units. The deal ensures HMT Group’s articulated fleet remains exclusively Volvo.

Family-owned Fox Group is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks which will be used to service a low carbon asphalt plant being constructed at its site in Leyland.

As part of its ongoing fleet transition from a rival vehicle manufacturer, Butcombe Brewery has taken delivery of its two latest Volvo trucks. The customer’s new arrivals come in the form of a Volvo FE 6x2 and a Volvo FL 4x2 rigid, meaning the Swedish marque now accounts for seven of the customer’s 18-strong commercial vehicle fleet.

Mining services business Orica UK has continued a long-standing partnership with Volvo Trucks by adding four new Volvo FMX 460 6x4 rigids to its fleet. The new trucks are equipped with MEMU mixing tank bodies that are used to make explosives for the mining and quarry industries.

Two Volvo Truck & Bus dealers have found an innovative solution to overcome one of the biggest barriers the UK faces with the shift to zero emission transport.

Lenham Storage has put its first zero-tailpipe emission trucks into operation, having taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units. The addition of the electric trucks marks the next step on the road for the forward-thinking, family-owned business’ sustainability drive.

Volvo Used Trucks customers purchasing a Volvo Approved grade vehicle can now extend the manufacturer’s driveline warranty from the standard 12-months to a maximum of 36-months, at the point of purchase.

Bath-based haulier Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit. The stunning new truck is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and numerous creature comforts to maximise driving experience and fuel efficiency.

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new Chief Financial Officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick.

Glastonbury-based business Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit after a successful period trialling its local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator.

DS Smith Logistics has taken delivery of 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units as part of a major fleet renewal programme.

Multi-temperature distribution business Moran Logistics has added 15 new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units to its busy, growing fleet.

Boortmalt, a Bury St. Edmunds-based malt firm, has welcomed a new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor unit into its busy fleet – the first heavy-duty electric truck to be deployed in East Anglia.

Volvo Trucks has launched its first-ever model developed only with electric drive – the Volvo FM Low Entry. Offering capacity for heavy loads and providing excellent visibility, the new truck is optimised for safe and efficient driving in urban areas.

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new engine for its iconic FH16. Delivering up to 780 hp and 3,800 Nm, the new 17-litre engine – also certified to run on biofuels – can handle the toughest transport assignments with ease while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency and durability.

The Volvo FM and FMX trucks are being upgraded with new technologies and the latest in camera monitoring for even better efficiency, safety and productivity for demanding businesses.

Volvo Trucks’ iconic FH range has welcomed a new family member with the Volvo FH Aero. Featuring an optimised aerodynamic design and innovative features, the FH Aero takes energy efficiency to a new level. The model is available in four powertrain variants including biofuel and Volvo’s award-winning electric technology.

Coleshill-based RS Transport has taken delivery of three vehicles from Volvo Trucks, including the company’s first-ever tractor unit, to support its expanding bulk haulage operation.