Wincanton-based Hopkins Estates has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 420 8×4 tipper which has been wrapped in a special livery to mark King Charles III’s coronation.
Local firm Goodwin Graphics created the eye-catching red, white and blue camo artwork featuring a specially-designed logo to commemorate the historic day.
Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, the FMX eight-wheeler will be used for aggregates delivery and muckaway work across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.
The FMX[1] is fitted with a Charlton steel tipper body[2] which comes with a Union Jack rollover sheet to finish off the truck’s patriotic look.
“We wanted to celebrate this major landmark in our nation’s history with something a little special and the new truck was the perfect opportunity,” said Bill Hopkins, Hopkins Estates MD.
“It was our own 50th anniversary last year and we marked that with a special gold-liveried tipper which really stood out from the crowd. But this coronation truck looks even better! The red, white and blue gives it a special regal finish.
“Our business has a rich history in farming – a common interest we know is shared with His Majesty. The King is a regular visitor to our corner of the country and we hope he likes this small gesture to celebrate his official reign as our new Monarch.”
The eight-wheeler arrives at Hopkins Estates as the first of a wider 32-truck order, which includes four volumetric concrete mixers and is part of a transition away from another manufacturer.
“We’ve made a major commitment with Volvo[3]. The coronation truck is the first tipper to arrive and we’re excited to start putting the new fleet to work,” adds Hopkins. “The previous model FMX tipper we bought as a demonstrator made a huge impression.”
The new FMX tipper is expected to work five to six days a week.
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