Abbey upgrades its fleet with an investment in 28 new Volvo trucks

Abbey has upgraded its fleet with an investment in 28 Volvo FH tractors to work across its bulk liquid and powder fleets throughout the UK and Northern Europe.

The tractors have been specified with driver comfort, safety and service as the most important factors. Features of the new vehicles include intelligent driving systems such as lane departure alerts, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, together with a four-way colour camera system to ensure maximum driver visibility to protect other road users. Driver comfort is addressed with a spacious cab, additional storage, microwave and fridge-freezer together with improved climate control and driver seating. 

Keeping weight to a minimum is vital for the bulk powder and liquid work that Abbey specialise in, so specifying the right discharge equipment is essential. Abbey selected Meller Flow Trans blowers for vehicles going into its powder fleet and both Meller Flow Trans and Gardner Denver discharge compressors were specified for tractors for its liquid fleet. These high specification units will provide the perfect balance of reliability, economy and weight.

The new vehicles will all be fitted with the latest Microlise Fleet Performance telematics system which provides Abbey Logistics with real-time visibility of its fleet and help improve driver performance and safety; while reducing fuel costs and environmental impact.  

David Batty, Abbey Logistics Fleet Engineer, said: “The new Volvo FH model combine proven reliability which we saw from an extended trial of the vehicles in 2017, coupled with engineering innovation and a strong focus on having a comfortable working and living space for our drivers, which is key considering the work they will be doing throughout the UK and Northern Europe.” 

For more information, visit www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com

25th June 2018