Crewe, UK: GS Davies & Son has a new Volvo FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractor. The new FH will be distribute chilled and ambient foods within the company’s warehouses.
Driver comfort was a priority in the specification said Adrian Davies, director, GS Davies & Son,. “We know just how hard truck drivers work, and how much demand there is for their expertise in today’s market.”
“That’s why we’ve gone the extra mile in fitting our latest truck with a comfortable specification. We hope that this approach will not only make our drivers’ lives easier but also potentially attract new talent should we ever need to.”
Thomas Hardie Commercials supplied the new FH which has Volvo’s Drive++ package that includes leather upholstery, dual armrests on both seats and an adjustable steering wheel with neck tilt, while also onboard is an under-bunk mounted 33-litre fridge.
The company has also opted for Volvo’s Media package with navigation which includes a high performance 12-inch dynamic instrument cluster alongside a secondary colour information display, plus DAB radio. All in a Globetrotter cab to make for a comfortable and luxurious driving experience.
“Our other Volvos have also boasted very strong reliability records, so we’ve no doubt that our latest addition will perform just as well for us,” Davies said.
The new FH is an addition to GS Davies & Son’s fleet and is expected to cover 100,000km a year operating five days a week mainly in the north west of England. The fleet now includes four Volvo tractors and a rigid.
