Volvo Trucks has now sold more than 4,300 electric trucks globally in more than 38 countries, while in Europe it is leading the way with a 32 per cent share of the market for heavy electric trucks. In 2022, Europe’s heavy electric truck market grew by 200 per cent to 1,041 units, with Volvo setting the pace.
Stuarts Truck and Bus are Devon and Cornwall’s only authorised dealer for Volvo Truck and Bus. In addition, we also carry out service, repairs and MOT’s to all other makes including trailers.
We’re obviously all really interested and impressed by the latest offerings from Volvo especially the new electric range! But here’s a bit of history about us and Volvo. Stuarts Truck & Bus have been with Volvo for over 50 years. Our flagship depot is Exeter, we have one in Plymouth and our newest depot Victoria, St Austell replaced Redruth in 2018. We cover the whole of the Southwest Peninsula. We are a family run business since the 1940’s and purchased our first Volvo F88 in 1968.
Want to know more about electric? – Volvo leads the booming market for electric trucks
Making the shift to electromobility might feel like a big leap. We’re here to make everything as smooth as possible – from defining the right truck to addressing any concerns you might have about charging, operating range and securing deliveries.
Whether you deliver in or between cities, we can provide an electric transport solution with zero exhaust emissions. We’ll be your main point of contact. A solid partner determined to make your transition a success – and the necessary CO2 cuts a reality.
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Volvo Trucks has now sold more than 4,300 electric trucks in more than 38 countries. Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, says: “We are determined to lead the electric truck transformation and our market leading position in 2022, not only in Europe, but also in North America, is proof that we are doing just that.
“Although, the market for electric trucks is still small compared to the traditional diesel variants, the trend is clear: many of our customers are now starting their own shift to electric. We intend to be the catalyst for this transition and aim for 50 per cent of our global sales of new trucks to be electric in 2030.”
Since Volvo Trucks started production of fully electric trucks in 2019, the company has sold more than 4,300 electric trucks in more than 38 countries around the world. Volvo currently offers the industry’s broadest product line-up of electric trucks in series production, catering to a very wide variety of operational domains both in and between cities.
“We now have a product portfolio that can cover most types of transportation for all kinds of customers,” adds Alm.
“Looking at the goods flow patterns in Europe, it’s clearly possible to electrify nearly half of all those transport operations with our line-up of electric trucks. We see it as our mission to support our customers in making that happen.”
The 10 largest markets for electric trucks, based on number of registrations ≥16 tonnes, in Europe are:
Germany – 198 Sweden – 169 Norway – 150 France – 118 Switzerland – 103 UK – 101 Netherlands – 89 Spain – 79 Denmark – 48 Belgium – 17
If you’d like further information on any Volvo services just get in touch. We’re always happy to help.
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck.
New safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Volvo Trucks’ new safety system uses a dual radar on each side of the truck to detect other road users – such as cyclists. In busy traffic situations, it is difficult for even the most experienced driver to perceive everything around the vehicle. To increase safety and ease stress on the driver, Volvo Trucks is offering its new system which uses a dual radar on each side of the truck to detect when other road users, such as cyclists, enter the risk area.
“An accident can happen in a split second. Our extensive accident research is based on decades of studying real-life situations, and this new safety system helps the driver to prevent potential collisions,” says Anna Wrige Berling, Traffic & Product Safety Director at Volvo Trucks.
When someone is in the blind spot zone, the system, called Side Collision Avoidance Support, informs the driver via a red light on the relevant side mirror.
If the driver indicates a lane change via the turn signal, the red light starts to flash and a warning sound emits from the side of the potential collision. The driver is alerted and can brake the truck, allowing for example a cyclist to pass.
“At Volvo Trucks, our long-term vision is zero accidents, and safety is at the core of everything we do. This new system is another example of our efforts to accomplish these aims,” concludes Wrige Berling.
The new system will be available globally on the Volvo FH range, FM and FMX with diesel, gas and electric drivelines, starting in September this year. The Volvo FL and FE models will get the new safety system in 2023.
For further information give our team at Stuarts Truck and Bus a call . They’re always on hand to help.
Not only has it been another record breaking month for sales they’ve also been honoured as winners of the 2021 Volvo New Truck Dealer of the Year Award!!
The honour is presented to the Volvo Trucks dealer which has demonstrated the highest level of performance, coupled with outstanding customer service in all areas. And thats US!!!!!!!
The success is down to the hard work and commitment of every member of staff at Stuarts Truck and Bus. We are proud of the performance levels we have achieved and are looking forward to building on those results as we head into 2022.
We’re fortunate enough to have some amazing customers and we work with some huge local companies as well as the smaller essential ones. A thank you is also owed to everyone who continue to support the business both in sales and servicing and maintainance.
WINNERS OF THE 2021 VOLVO NEW TRUCK DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD
We’re so proud of the team for being recognised as the best by Volvo!The award is one of 7 annual awards and this award is Volvo’s New Truck Dealer Of The Year.
This was achieved with high performance from a sales perspective. Strong vehicle sales across all sectors and a high market share in our area.
Our two salesmen are Justin Fisher, who has been with Stuarts for 9 years and Kevin Wills who joined us 2 years ago. They work incredibly well together, after already knowing each other for many years through the industry.
Our sales team are amazing and have really gelled, supported by the new Volvo products. The results speak for themselves!
WELL DONE TEAM! LETS KEEP UP THE SAME GREAT LEVELS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
A bit of History
The family business started transporting cattle in 1946, when Mr Alf Stuart bought a second hand Dodge.
We then expanded with Roy and Ross joining the business after leaving school. In 1968 they bought a new Volvo F88, one of the first in the country. They used this F88 to pull the first double deck articulated cattle transporter in Great Britain, which was designed by the Stuarts.
In 1977 we expanded again this time becoming Stuart’s Commercials ‘the official Volvo Truck Dealer for Devon’. The business flourished under the guidance of Ross Stuart.
In 1990 Roy’s son Troy joined the partnership. Later the workshop was extended by another five bays and more personnel were employed. In 2004 Stuart’s were given the opportunity to take over the Volvo Dealerships at Saltash and Redruth in Cornwall.
This done, they went about building a new workshop in Plymouth to relocate the Saltash depot, and carried out improvements at the Redruth depot.
Today Stuart’s Truck and Bus cover the South West peninsula from Bridgwater and Bridport through to Land’s End.
We’re proud to fly the Volvo flag in the Southwest
Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks. Customer support is secured via a global network of dealers with 2,300 service points in more than 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe.
In 2020 approximately 94,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks´ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
WOW WHAT CAN WE SAY? MARCH HAS BEEN A MANIC ONE! VOLVO HAVE HAD A BUMPER MONTH AND EMS EXETER, PLYMOUTH AND TORBAY YARDS HAVE ALL BEEN KEPT BUSIER THAN EVER!
As you all know we’ve been fortunate enough to continue work as normal throughout the last 12 months. Last March was busy but this one has been absolutely manic! We’ve kept up with demand though and maintained our high standards across all businesses. EMS have been absolutely inundated across all three yards. Delivering and collecting across the whole of the Southwest area.
Here’s a snapshot of whats been keeping us busy!
If you’d like some more information about any of our services including the Volvo side, landfill or skip hire, recycling and waste management give us a call. Our team are always on hand to help and offer advice.
Two smart FMX 420 8×4 Tippers, delivered into Towens last week
HERE’S OUR OLD LIBHERR LEAVING THE PLYMOUTH YARD FOR ITS NEW HOME. Our new one is hard at work already!
Harpers Feeds from Holsworthy have just taken delivery of this new Volvo FM420 8×2 rear steer bulk blower adding to their growing Volvo fleet. Bodywork on this vehicle has been supplied by Muldoon Transport Systems. Vehicle was delivered in by Justin Fisher. Our thanks to Harpers for their continued business.
DRIVER CHLOE FROM OUR EMS EXETER DEPOT WAS SPOTTED ON THE A30 On her way back from a regular contract drop off in West Hill and Daryl Parkhouse from D P Truck Photography took this cracking photo of her.
Andrew’s Plant Hire have recently taken delivery of 2 x new Volvo FM420 8×4 tippers fitted with Boweld Truck Bodies LTD taperlite bodies and also a new FH540 Globetrotter 6×4 with rear lift tractor unit plated at 80t. The tractor unit was also specified with ultra low crawler and reverse gears to optimise performance when operating at heavier weights. Vehicles were supplied by Justin Fisher. Our thanks to Peter for the repeat business.
EMS EXETER LEAVING CAVANNA HOMES SITE IN WINCANTON. Just a 12 yard skip exchange for a regular contract
Making an impressive addition to their ever-growing fleet, Priority Plant chose our S6400 as their next machine due to the highest standard specification we offer. Not only that, our teams are here to support them when it’s needed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Happy drivers during a busy day at our EMS Paignton yard!
We have recently had the pleasure of delivering these 3 used Volvo FH500 6×2 Globetrotter tractor units into luxury boat builder Princess Yachts based in Plymouth. They will be used for a variety of different work including moving some of their large boats between sites hence why they have been plated at STGO CAT 2 up to 60t. They all have been supplied with Volvo’s market leading 24 month Approved Used Warranty. Vehicles were delivered in by Kevin Wills. Our thanks to Princess & Driveline GB Ltd for the valued business.
WELL HERE WE GO AGAIN! WHAT CAN WE SAY? LOCKDOWN NUMBER THREE IS UPON US.
After what can only be described as the most bizarre year ever we were really hoping that by now things might have started to return to normal but it appears we were being way to optimistic.
We were one of the fortunate companies that continued to trade as normal during last years chaos and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of our loyal customers once again for the support you showed us. It was a horrible year for many of us and being separated from our loved ones was the hardest part so we were very grateful to still have some normality regarding work.
SO LOCKDOWN NUMBER 3 HERE WE COME!
Well the good news is that we’re still allowed to keep trading as usual for the majority of the business. So Volvo are still open, the farming and property side and mainly EMS so we’ll be here for all your Skip Hire, Waste Management and Scrap Metal requirements.
Remember you can book your skip online to save time. Just go to the book online button and choose your size and area and we’ll do the rest!
If you need any of our services we are following very strict social distancing guidelines for the safety of both our staff and customers. For further help and advice please give the office a call. We’re always happy to help.
In the meantime stay safe and healthy and lets hope they manage to get this awful virus under control very soon.
WE JUST WANTED TO WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
Well what can we say? 2020 has possibly been the most bizarre year ever!
We’ve been fortunate enough to continue business as usual but we appreciate that many of our friends, families, customers and colleagues have been affected massively by this horrible virus.
The future is still looking uncertain but we wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for all the support and well wishes we have received. We couldn’t have done it without the support of you all.
Here at Stuarts we pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and the fact that we’ve been allowed to continue working means we’ve been able to uphold that service.
We will be closing for the festive period at midday on the 24th December and resuming business as usual on the 4th January 2021.
Let’s take advantage of our one day to see loved ones on Christmas Day and stay safe and well.
Here’s to an amazing 2021 for everyone and we look forward to working with you again and really appreciate and value the ongoing support you have shown us.
On behalf of Stuarts team, we hope your festive period is filled with happiness and fun, and we wish you all a very healthy and prosperous New Year!
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