Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, with the model becoming the first-ever electric truck to be named International Truck of the Year.

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby.

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East has earned Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s most prestigious accolade after being crowned Dealer of the Year 2023 at the manufacturer’s annual dealer awards.

With an electric range of up to 450km, 50 per cent shorter charging time and new active safety features, Volvo´s updated medium-duty electric trucks are designed for the urban environment – enabling safe zero-emission city transport and logistics.

Tuxford-based Griffins Logistics has taken delivery of 16 new Volvo trucks, two years after welcoming its first-ever model from the manufacturer, citing fuel economy and backup service as key factors behind the order.

DG Sweeper Hire has added to its growing fleet of road sweepers with a unique Volvo FH 420 4x2 rigid. The new arrival is believed to be one of the only FH sweeper trucks in the UK.

Scotland’s W J & J Green has taken delivery of a high-specification Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit – the second truck the business has added to its fleet from the Swedish manufacturer in 2023, following a 21-year absence.

Staffordshire-based Hawkins Logistics has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units – the first heavy-duty electric trucks the company has welcomed into its fleet.

Knutsford-based CRJ Services has taken delivery of two tag axle tractor units with spacious Globetrotter cabs from Volvo Trucks, welcoming an FH16 650 and an FH 540 into its business.