Greencarrier Freight Services takes first Euro 6 Volvo trucks 10 December 2014

Two new Euro 6 Volvo trucks – an FH-500 6x2 tractor unit and an FM-330 6x2 rigid – have joined Scandinavian logistics specialist Greencarrier Freight Services UK's 18-strong fleet.

The FH was specified with the Globetrotter cab, Volvo's 13-litre 500bhp engine and the I-Shift automated gearbox with I-See and Long-Haul fuel saving package, including Eco-Cruise.

Its safety pack includes Lane Change Support, Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Collision Braking and cyclist sensors.

Meanwhile, the FM 26-tonne rigid also has the Globetrotter cab, as well as rear air suspension. It has the 11-litre, 330bhp engine and also the I-shift gearbox. A Colliers curtainsider body with a Dhollandia 150kg tuck-away tail-lift and cyclist sensors complete the mainfeatures.

According to the Ipswich operator's managing director Robert Gaunt, the new Volvos are part of its focus on sustainable logistics and reducing its eco-footprint.

"As a company we take our corporate social responsibilities, safety and care for the environment very seriously," he says.

"We are investing in improving the working environment for the drivers and work very closely with Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia's driver development manager Neil Hutchingson and transport solutions executive Matt Sadler," he adds.

Greencarrier has been using Volvo's Dynafleet telematics for two and a half years both to measure fuel usage and, together with driver development, help drivers get the best out of their vehicles, he explains.

"Volvo's Dynafleet is the way ahead. We believe in investing in systems that will deliver a return on our investment in four or five years. We also use Dynafleet to provide environmental reports and vehicle emission figures for our customers."

Both Volvos are being maintained by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia, Ipswich on a Gold R&M contract with Uptime Assurance – the first time Greencarrier Freight Services (UK) has taken this option.

Author
Brian Tinham

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