Volvo Trucks
Fleet Management24 Jan 2018Renault and Volvo say the truck market will ‘tick over’ amid secondhand over-supply concerns
Market will ‘tick over’, say Renault and Volvo, although over-supply in the secondhand market remains a cause for concern. John Lewis reports.
Truck News1 Dec 2017Halfords renews 50-strong truck fleet with Volvo
Halfords Group has renewed its fleet of 50 trucks with Volvo for an undisclosed sum.
New Contracts25 Oct 2017Volvo FMX is first choice for Gordon Group
Gordon Group is adding 30 new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers to its fleet, in a planned fleet replacement programme.
Truck News28 Sep 2017Gas-powered trucks best for heavy regional and long-haul operations, says Volvo
Volvo Trucks says that by replacing diesel with liquefied natural gas or biogas, CO2 emissions from heavy trucks can be drastically reduced.
Truck News28 Sep 2017Scania fined £770m for price fixing
The European Commission (EC) has fined Scania more than €880 million (£770m) for its participation in a truck cartel.
Safety21 Aug 2017Volvo Trucks: Making life safer for vulnerable road users
Volvo Trucks undertakes European-wide accident study to help reduce road transport injuries and fatalities for vulnerable road users.
Truck News6 Jul 2017Survey recognises ‘essential role’ lorries have to play
A new survey found that 92% of Britons recognise the role lorries play in the smooth running of everyday life.
Truck News23 Jun 2017Volvo adds 350PS engine and nine-tonne front axle to FE range
Volvo is now offering its FE range with a 350PS engine and a new nine-tonne front axle.
Truck News18 May 2017Volvo Trucks and Renova test autonomous refuse truck
Volvo Trucks, together with Swedish waste management company Renova, is currently testing and researching an autonomous refuse truck.
Truck News24 Mar 2017Volvo Trucks launches connected infotainment and navigation system
Volvo Trucks has launched a new integrated infotainment system which combines connected services and satnav.
Truck News23 Mar 2017Brexit 'won’t hold back' Volvo Trucks
Truck manufacturer targets 20% market share through increased demand for construction equipment.
Truck News6 Dec 2016Volvo Trucks launches new road-safety campaign for cyclists
Volvo Trucks has launched its new global traffic safety campaign ‘See and Be Seen’ - a new initiative to improve safety awareness among unprotected, vulnerable road-users.
New Contracts10 Aug 2016Faccenda invests £3m in new truck fleet
Faccenda Foods is renewing an entire fleet of trucks at one of its main distribution centres, in a contract worth more than £3 million.
Truck News22 Jul 2016Continental develops ultra-efficient tyre for Volvo Concept Truck
Continental has been announced as the official tyre supplier of the Volvo Concept Truck project.
Truck News20 Jul 2016Truck makers fined £2.44 billion for price fixing
Five major truck manufacturers have been collectively fined £2.44 billion (€2.93bn) for fixing pricing over the last 14 years.
Truck News20 Jul 2016WJ North adds Volvo sweepers to fleet
WJ North has added a new Volvo 'super-sweeper' to its fleet.
Truck News31 Mar 2016Volvo Truck and Bus Felixstowe doubles workshop capacity
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre Felixstowe has doubled its capacity, thanks to a £500m investment.
Truck News9 Feb 2016Deluxe Beds takes delivery of Volvo rigids
Deluxe Beds of Huddersfield has taken delivery of two 18-tonne GVW Volvo FE rigid trucks.
Latest News4 Jan 2016Clewley Sweepers adds Volvo 4x2 rigid to 15-strong fleet
Clewley Sweepers of Macclesfield has taken delivery of a Volvo FL 4x2 rigid from Thomas Hardie Commercials, Trafford Park.
Truck News14 Dec 2015Volvo FLs added to private gritting fleet
The Gritting Company of Gildersome, Leeds has added to its existing Volvo fleet by taking delivery of two 18-tonne GVW, Volvo FL 4x2 rigids.
