Carrington, UK: FreshLinc has taken delivery of 20 new Volvo FH tractors.
Four of the trucks will operate from FreshLinc’s Evesham depot, while the 16 FLX Logistics vehicles join an all-Volvo fleet at the business’s base in Carrington. Combined, they replace 20 older models from another manufacturer.
Hartshorne Motor Services supplied the FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractors with pusher axles, rear air suspension and Volvo’s Euro 6, Step D, 460hp engine.
Andy Marchant, fleet engineer, FreshLinc, says: “The FH is a fantastic truck and we always receive positive driver feedback. That was one of the primary reasons we placed the order, as well as the great fuel economy they give us, strong residual values and the excellent support we receive from the Volvo dealer network.
“We take all of our vehicles with a full repair and maintenance package, which works well for us when budgeting our annual maintenance costs.”
All the new FHs have been specified with Volvo’s long haul fuel package: the I-Shift gearbox with long haul software. Also part of the package is the steering-wheel controlled I-Cruise intelligent cruise control, together with I-Roll – a freewheel function that saves fuel when neither engine power nor engine braking is needed, such as when driving on flat roads.
The Globetrotter cabs have Volvo’s optional single bed living package, adding a generous 33-litre under-bunk fridge/freezer.
“Our drivers love the Volvo product for its premium build quality, cab comfort and reliability,” adds Marchant. “They work hard and know they can count on Volvo to get the job done.”
The new trucks, part of a 400 vehicle fleet, will be on the road up to seven-days-a-week, each covering up to 180,000 km per annum.
FreshLinc’s new Volvo FH trucks will operate out of its depot in Evesham and the company’s general haulage division’s base in Carrington.
