Worthing-based AD Fuels has turned to Volvo for the supply of four ADR-spec FH 540 6x2 tractor units, acquired due to a period of growth for the business.
Vehicles
Scottish timber transporter Coille Haulage has secured three Volvo FH 540 tractor units on a four-year contract hire deal via Asset Alliance Group.
Vehicles
Cheese production specialist FJ Need has expanded its all Volvo FH tractor fleet with the acquisition of six new Globetrotter cabbed FH-500 6x2s – six fleet replacements and one addition.
Tractor Units
Bulk powder haulage specialist Simon Gibson Transport has taken delivery of three more Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units – all Globetrotter-cabbed with the D13K500 500bhp engine mated to Volvo’s I-Shift automated gearbox, with the Drive+ fuel-saving package.
Tankers
Bulk haulage business Allan Morris Transport is operating a new Volvo FH, the first to join the company's 26-strong fleet since 2003.
It is possible that the steering drag link end ball joint nut may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This can lead to a loosening of the nut and in extreme cases, detachment of the joint, with the associated loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall all affected vehicle and check torque of drag link end nut. If loose, replace nut and torque to the correct specification. Vehicle ID:648456 to 665343 and 741445 to 750936
Citing impressive fuel returns and competitive rental costs, MCL UK has added two Classic Volvo FH 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor units to its 65-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Due to an issue within the ECU, vehicles equipped with the auto release function on the electronic parking brake, may not have the parking brake applied when requested by the driver. It is possible that the driver may not be aware of the non-application of the parking brake.
Recall all affected vehicles and update ECU software.