Coille Haulage strikes gold with new Volvos

Two of the new arrivals have already been pressed into service replacing older assets, moving the firm’s heavy loads from Scotland’s West Coast to paper and sawmills across the country.

Running at the 44-tonne weight limit, often in demanding off-road conditions, the Volvos will average 120,000km a year. The FHs come with Volvo’s 12-speed I-Shift automated transmission, Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels, Kelsa light bars and Michelin’s heavy-duty X Works tyres. The tag axle trucks are equipped with front and rear air suspension to ensure a uniform load across the axles while moving heavy loads.

As the firm’s drivers are often away overnight, the new Volvos have been specified with Globetrotter cabs and a selection of comfort features including fridge, microwave, coffee maker, parking heater and a wide bed. Additional painting and stickers for the trucks were handled by Alan Dougan in Auchterarder and the Volvo’s bear the names, Wee Arran and Lady Marina, respectively on their fronts. This continues the firm’s tradition of featuring family and friends.

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