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Ron Finemore Transport looks to the future with Volvo

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Food transport giant Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) has bought 15 Volvo FH520 prime movers to expand their fleet. Thirteen of the Volvos are already on the road, with the last two expected to join the RFT fleet in October.

Volvo in unique Bio-DME project

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:15:00 GMT

Volvo Trucks is now taking the next concrete step towards carbon dioxide-neutral road transport. Within the framework of a broad-based joint project, field tests are being conducted with 14 trucks running on Bio-DME – a fuel that combines a low environmental imprint with high energy efficiency.

Volvo FM launched with new 11-litre engine

Mon, 25 May 2009 02:15:00 GMT

Volvo Trucks has launched a new, versatile 11-litre engine for its Volvo FM range of trucks. The FM’s increased load capacity makes it ideal for weight-sensitive applications such as general cargo, bulk, tanker and regional distribution.

Volvo's new FE Dual Control branded Australia’s ‘Cleanest, Quietest and Safest’ waste truck

Mon, 25 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT

The new Volvo FE Dual Control has been designed and engineered in Australia to provide the ultimate waste transportation and recycling solution for the Australian market.

Volvo Trucks launches New Generation Dynafleet

Mon, 25 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Volvo Trucks has introduced a new version of its intelligent, transport information system, Dynafleet, for the Australian market. The new system offers improved usability, factory fitting and the ability to monitor carbon emissions and AdBlue consumption.

Finalists ready in the world’s biggest competition for workshop personnel

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:30:00 GMT

VISTA - Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ worldwide competition and training initiative for parts administration and workshop personnel has now moved past the semi-finals. 28 teams from 26 countries, including Australia and New Zealand, remain in the competition and they will battle it out in the world finals in Göteborg in June.

Arne Knaben appointed incoming President of Volvo Commercial Vehicles Australia

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

After five and a half years of overseeing operations in Australia, Peter Hertinge, President and CEO of Volvo Commercial Vehicles Australia, has announced he will return to Sweden to work in the Volvo Trucks International Division.

CRT Group chooses Volvo for Euro 5 expansion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Leading Australian logistics company, CRT Group, continues to expand its fleet and reduce its environmental footprint through the purchase of the latest low emission trucks from Volvo.

Gold to Volvo Trucks

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Volvo Trucks’ corporate presentation film 'The Balance' has won the 'Gold World Medal' and 'Best Film' at the renowned international New York Festivals in the USA. The Merchandise film 'Engineered to Wear' was awarded 'Finalist Certificate' at the same festival.

Volvo and TNT join forces for ‘Planet Me’

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:30:00 GMT

As part of its dedicated environmental programme ‘Planet Me’, TNT recently bought six new Volvo FM480 prime movers for its Australian line-haul operations. Five will be delivered to Melbourne, one to Perth. TNT chose the FM480 because it meets the strict emissions standards now being put into place in Europe under the ‘Euro 5’ legislation.