Market Drayton, UK: Culina Group has put 134 new Volvo FH 6×2 tractors into service.
The order follows a trial that reported fuel-saving performance and driver comfort from the Globetrotter cabs. The new trucks join Culina’s 2,400 vehicle fleet.
Mark Matkin, fleet director, Culina Group, said: “We opted for Volvo after comparing the FH closely against equivalent vehicles from most of the other major manufacturers. As well as being the most competitive on fuel, the Globetrotter cab scored highly for driver comfort; plus with Volvo we get the peace of mind of a dealer network which goes above and beyond to look after us.”
Supplied by Hartshorne Motor Services, the new FHs have Volvo’s D13K engine producing up to 460hp and 2,300Nm of torque. The trucks come with Volvo’s Dynafleet telematics system and all have Volvo’s long-haul fuel package.
“We have changed from 500hp to 460hp for this order, We have also gone for a medium height chassis and removed the external sun visor to further improve the aerodynamics,” Matkin said. The trucks have been specified for maximise fuel efficiency.
“All these points add up to the new FHs being incredibly fuel efficient – helping us get the most out of every single drop of diesel, which will reduce our fuel costs and environmental footprint.”
“The drivers love them,” says Matkin. “The Volvo cabs are always very popular, but these have been enhanced further with the premium upgrades that Hartshorne added for us.”
The trucks were supplied on a Volvo Financial Services operating lease and are covered by a Volvo Gold Contract repair and maintenance agreement.
In operation seven days a week, working a variety of shift patterns, the trucks will clock up anywhere from 150,000 to 260,000km a year and are expected to stay in service for three years.
