Volvo Used Truck Centres (Economy) meet Vantec Europe’s needs

Transport Manager, Neil Whatley says: “These are Vantec Europe’s first Volvo trucks, but based on our experience to-date, I would absolutely consider further Volvo Trucks in the future,” says Neil, “The Volvo Economy option ideally matched our needs since the trucks are all fairly high mileage having previously been utilised by a supermarket chain, but the flip side of this coin is that we know they’ve been well-maintained. The mileage that they’ll be covering from here-on-in is negligible as the warehouse and production facility are less than 10-miles apart. Ultimately, with the Volvo Economy option we have secured four premium trucks that benefit from excellent build quality, have been well-maintained and are both reliable and driver-oriented.””The smaller cab of the Volvo FM over the FH and the fact it is lower to the ground makes it safer for entry and egress. We wanted urban type vehicles over long distance transport as our drivers will be in and out a lot during their working shift, plus health and safety is extremely important to both us and our clients,” he adds.

Although the Volvo FM tractor units may have been purchased from Washington, they are now based and working in the south of England. “While Volvo Truck and Bus in Washington helped us find these trucks it is MC Truck and Bus that is now looking after them,” explains Neil. “We have a 12-month R&M contract with the option to renew that covers routine maintenance, MoT preparation and our regular safety inspections for the four trucks, as well as our trailers. Thus far, the team at MC Truck and Bus has looked after us really well.”

Volvo Economy Used trucks all undergo safety inspections prior to sale. Any safety defects are rectified and each truck is delivered with a current MoT. Each Volvo Economy used truck also receives a professional valet before delivery.

While the Volvo 11-litre FM tractor units are the first trucks to bear the Volvo ironmark at Vantec Europe, Neil has dealt with Volvo on numerous occasions in the past. “The build quality is very good,” he explains, “and I know from experience the reliability will meet our needs. I would add that Volvo fuel efficiency also contributed when it came to choosing these vehicles.”

“All told, the benefits of the package we have with the two Volvo dealers, means Volvo Used Truck Centres (Economy) was a step above the competition,” he concludes.