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• From the Frontline - Insight Trans Logistics helps the NHS build two new isolation units 28 Apr 2020

  Haulage company Insight Trans Logistics (ITL) is delighted to be playing a small part in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, delivering new modular buildings to help ease the pressure on the NHS. The Worcestershire-based firm is using its fleet of 500hp Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units, operating with specially modified rear-steering trailers...

• Jet Plant Hire FMX 8x4 tridem chassis completes a Volvo range change 14 Feb 2020

  Jet Plant Hire Ltd of Evesham has recently put its first FMX Tridem chassis into service. The 8x4 rigid completes a ‘full range’ of Volvo trucks now in use at this industry-leading road planing business.

• The UK’s first Euro 6, Step D powered Volvo FH is delivering a crisp performance at Tyrrells Court Ltd 12 Nov 2019

  Delivered during April 2019, the UK’s first Euro 6, Step D powered Volvo FH tractor unit is providing reliable performance and good fuel economy levels at Tyrrells Court Ltd.

• A new FH 6x2 Lite pusher axle tractor unit continues strong links to Volvo Trucks for Phil Davies Haulage Ltd 25 Oct 2019

  Brecon-based, Phil Davies Haulage Ltd has acquired its first Volvo FH Lite 6x2 tractor unit. Supplied by Darren Padfield, Transport Solutions Executive at Wales and West Truck and Bus Ltd, the new FH is powered by a 540hp engine and the powertrain assembly includes a 2.64:1 rear axle ratio to suit local operating conditions.

• Three new Volvo FMX tippers raise the stakes at Kelston Sparkes Group 20 Aug 2019

  The Kelston Sparkes Group of Bristol has re-commenced tipper transport after a gap of 14 years, with three Volvo FMX 8x4 rigids supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd. of Avonmouth.

• A new Volvo FH Tridem Rigid powers progress at Woodlands Generators 22 Jul 2019

  Evesham-based, Woodlands Generators has put a high-specification, Volvo FH-500 Tridem into service. Supplied by Pete Swinnerton, Transport Solutions Executive at Wales and West Truck and Bus Ltd, the new truck is also equipped with a 53-tonne/metre crane.

• Jeffreys Transport marks a milestone with a new Volvo FH16-750 Lite tractor unit 05 Jul 2019

  A recently-delivered Volvo FH16-750 6x2 Lite pusher axle tractor unit marks ten years ownership by the family’s third generation and a change of operating name for Chipping Campden-based, Jeffreys Transport.

• A stock-supplied Volvo FH provides an immediate machine moving solution for Mason Bros 28 Jun 2019

  Welsh construction equipment and trailer suppliers, Mason Brothers of Brynmenyn, near Bridgend recently turned to Truck and Bus Wales and West for the immediate delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tag axle tractor unit, from dealerpoint stock.

• A new Volvo FL rigid is in the right lane for McCarthy Marland 25 Jun 2019

  Recycling experts, McCarthy Marland of Bristol, are making good use of Volvo Truck’s ultra-agile FL-250 rigid chassis for its refuse work, maximising the amount of waste it can carry while negotiating narrow country lanes.

• Six new Volvo FH tractor units top the menu at apetito 31 May 2019

  Leading supplier of food to the health and social care sectors, apetito, has turned to Volvo trucks for the first time, purchasing six new FH tractor units for their main distribution centre in Portbury, Bristol, as part of its three-year fleet replacement policy for trunking operations.

• Volvo's numbers add up for Quattro Group with 16 new FH16-750 tractor units 17 May 2019

  In one of the largest orders received in Europe to date, Quattro Group of Stratford, East London has taken delivery of sixteen Volvo FH16-750 6x2 tag axle tractor units, which will be based across the company’s 15 strategically-placed UK depots.

• Four new Volvo FH tractor units prove a popular choice for Whites Transport Services 07 May 2019

  International refrigerated hauliers, Whites Transport Services of Kemble airfield, near Cirencester has added four Volvo FH tractor units to its operation. Supplied by the Avonmouth sales team of Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd., the new arrivals follow on from a similarly specified group of Volvo FHs delivered three years ago.

• Earthworks UK Lands its First New Truck: A Volvo FMX 16 Apr 2019

  Avonmouth-based, Earthworks UK have selected a Volvo FMX rigid with a tipper grab body for its first new truck purchase. The 8x4 chassis joins a small fleet of tipper and tipper grab trucks.

• New Volvo FMX destined to ring the changes for RK Bell 15 Feb 2019

  The Bridgwater, Somerset-based civil engineering and plant hire firm RK Bell has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX rigid tipper, supplied by Wayne Bryant, Transport Solutions Executive at the local Volvo Truck distributor, Truck and Bus Wales and West.

• A New Volvo FL Rigid Passes the Test for Wiltshire Transport Training & Development Ltd. 01 Feb 2019

  Wiltshire Transport Training & Development Ltd. of Devizes has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck – an FL 4x2 16-tonne rigid fitted with a box body constructed by TWR Commercial Bodybuilders Ltd.

• MacPlant Construction's New Volvo FM Tipper is King of the Hills in Devon 18 Jan 2019

  Bude-based civil engineering and surfacing specialist, MacPlant Construction Ltd has purchased its first-ever brand-new truck and has turned to Volvo for an FM-500 8x4 rigid tipper for its power and durability levels. Fitted with a Wilcox insulated body, the vehicle is already out working for Devon County Council on surfacing and civil contracts.

• New Volvo trucks deliver savings and boost growth at Plantforce Rentals Limited 05 Oct 2018

  After the impressive performance on a Volvo FM rigid vehicle that joined the fleet last year, Bristol-based, Plantforce Rentals Limited is expanding its vehicle fleet with one FH tractor unit and two FM rigids – all supplied by Wayne Bryant, Transport Solutions Executive at Truck and Bus Wales and West – with Operations Director, Sam Mercer already...

• Volvo’s range topping FH16-750 tractor units set the standard for Karl Jones & Sons Ltd. 07 Sep 2018

  Long-established South Wales timber haulage specialist, Karl Jones & Sons Ltd. has recently taken delivery of two high specification Volvo FH16-750 6x4 tractor units, supplied by Darren Padfield Transport Solutions Manager at Truck & Bus Wales & West in Newport.

• Volvo Trucks’ attention to detail cements the deal with Briarwood Products Ltd. 22 Jun 2018

  Somerset-based, Briarwood Products Ltd has put its first Volvo trucks for 25 years into service. The two FH tractor units will be used exclusively on own account operation for the company, which specialises in the supply of Fibre Cement profiled sheets and accessories.

• Truck & Bus Wales & West opens a new Volvo trucks Dealerpoint in Bridgwater, Somerset 01 Jun 2018

  Volvo specialists Truck & Bus Wales & West have recently opened a new dealerpoint in Bridgwater Somerset, located at Unit 3, Polden Business Centre, Bristol Road, Bridgwater TA6 4AW, and is situated close to junction 23 of the M5 motorway.

• A demonstration drive leads to double-shifting for S&R Whistance Ltd’s new Volvo FH 29 May 2018

  After the impressive performance of a Volvo FH demonstration vehicle, Monmouthshire haulage contractors, S&R Whistance Ltd., has put a new Volvo FH-540 tractor unit into service.

• Volvo Trucks deliver a solid distribution structure at Walls & Ceilings International Ltd. 04 May 2018

  Alcester, Warwickshire-based, Walls & Ceilings International Ltd has added a new Volvo FM to its distribution fleet, after the performance of a similar vehicle purchased two years ago.

• Volvo Trucks boost growth at Scotts Plant & Haulage 20 Apr 2018

  Vale of Evesham-based, Scotts Plant & Haulage has put two new Volvo FMX tippers into service to join a 15 strong fleet of rigid tippers at the company’s Badsey Road base.

• Rugged reliability levels see Midwest plant return to Volvo Trucks 09 Feb 2018

  Midwest Plant of Brecon, South Wales has put a new Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit into operation. The 6x4 tractor unit is plated for 80-tonne operations and its purchase came after the rugged performance of a Volvo FH12, acquired as a used truck by the company in 2009.

• Volvo’s tandem axle lift creates the right environment at Dampney’s Ltd. 26 Jan 2018

  Agri Environmental specialists, Dampney’s Ltd. has recently put its first two Volvo trucks into operation with Wayne Bryant, Transport Solutions Executive at Wales and West Truck and Bus Ltd, Avonmouth, supplying the FMX 8x4 rigids.

• Two Ailsa edition Volvo FHS form a dynamic duo at Chilton bulk transport 19 Jan 2018

  Chilton Bulk Transport Ltd, based at Aberbeeg, near Abertillery, has recently put two new Ailsa Edition Volvo FH tractor units into service. Supplied by Luke Hardaker, Transport Solutions Executive at Truck and Bus Wales and West, the pair are fitted with Volvo’s revolutionary I-Shift Dual Clutch automated transmission system and Dynamic Steering.

• R.K. Bell Group Ltd returns to Volvo Trucks 16 Jan 2018

  Long-established construction, civil engineering, plant hire and surfacing specialist, R.K. Bell Group Ltd., of Bridgwater, have recently taken delivery of a new Volvo 13-litre FH-500 tractor unit. The new truck represents a welcome return to the Volvo brand for the company after a break of nearly fifteen years.

• Volvo Trucks range brings change at ETM recycling 12 Jan 2018

  Bristol-based waste management, reprocessing and skip hire specialists, ETM Recycling has replaced around 50 per cent of its 49-strong fleet with new Volvo trucks in the last three years.

• Six new Volvo FM Tar Sprayers smooth the way for Connor construction (south west) Ltd. 15 Dec 2017

  Loyal Volvo customer, Connor Construction (South West) Ltd, Frome, is adding six new Volvo FM tar sprayers to its road construction operation. The group of 4x2 rigid chassis were supplied by Andy Button, Truck Sales Executive at Truck and Bus Wales and West, Shepton Mallet.

• Volvo Trucks are a way of life at D&F Coleman Ltd. 27 Oct 2017

  Scrap metal and brick/block hauliers, D&F Coleman Ltd of Cinderford is reporting improved performance levels from its two new Volvo FH13-540 tractor units.

• Truck and Bus Wales and West support Safety days 22 Sep 2017

  Volvo trucks dealership, Truck and Bus Wales and West recently supported two Regional Safety Days organised by Hills Quarry Products Ltd. The South West-based event took place at Calne, Wiltshire on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st September when Truck and Bus Wales and West supplied two Volvo 8x4 rigid vehicles for site-specific demonstrations.

• Volvo trucks boost business at Jet Plant Hire Ltd. 19 Sep 2017

  Road planing specialists, Jet Plant Hire Ltd has added six new Volvo trucks to its operation. The five FMX rigids and one FE rigid are all additional vehicles and will join this award-winning fleet which includes accreditation to FORS Gold and ROSPA Silver award standards.