Trevor Ratcliffe's new Volvo FH16-750, which made an impact at the Peterborough Truckfest, has gone on to take the Top Truck 2013 award at the re-established Mondello Truck Show.
The Dublin-based transport operator's new FH16-750 tractor unit – the first in Ireland – underwent a significant makeover, a fact that was acknowledged by the adjudicators.
Apart from the metallic silver paint job, its customisation included aerodynamic side skirts, catwalk infill and polished alloys, together with a stainless steel replacement of the front grille.
The Top Truck 2013 award winner also went on to take runner-up in the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Members category.
Volvo Trucks was prominent among the prizes at Mondello, with Dixon International (Dublin) also taking the Best FTAI (Freight Transport Association Ireland) members award and silver in the Best Fleet category for its FH-460 line up.
And Naas-based Hanlon Concrete's FM13-400 8x4 cement tanker took second place in the Best Rigid category, while Kenneth Ledwith's FH12-460, from Longford, was awarded third in the Owner Driver class.
Rounding off a successful weekend, the 1984 Volvo F7 tractor unit, lovingly restored by Oliver Flanagan (Co. Clare) won an award for the Best Classic Volvo on display.
