The recent acquisition of a new Volvo FM11 six-wheeler by family business L&B Haulage marks more than 25-years of almost unbroken loyalty to the Volvo brand.
Established more than 40-years ago the first Volvo joined the business in 1983. Since that time owner Angelo Binaccione has built up a fleet that is now 100 percent Volvo. “I guess that deep down I have a lot of respect for Volvo and the people I deal with,” Angelo remarked.
Finished in the clean white livery of Bardon Aggregates the latest Volvo features the 11-litre engine rated at 370hp and the Volvo I-Shift fully automated gearbox. The new truck was supplied by Truck and Bus Wales & West.
Bodywork is an insulated Wilcox Wilcolite suitable for both asphalt and aggregate and equipped with an air-operated split tailgate with integral tarmac chutes. Tipping gear is an Edbro front-mounted single ram system.
L & B Haulage has always specified the highest levels of equipment believing that this approach ensures optimum performance and a good residual value.
Consequently the FM11 is equipped with a PM on-board weigher system, automated sheeting, alloy wheels and a Volvo two-camera safety system with integrated dash-mounted monitor. Stainless steel mirror guards and roof-mounted beacons are other essential items in the tipper business.
