Volvo FH Aero trio takes to the road for Bower Green

Bradford-based Bower Green has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6x2 tractor units to modernise its truck fleet.

Supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus, the new vehicles arrive as fleet replacements and ensure that 20 of its 24 trucks remain Volvo-supplied.

Alan Pattison, managing director, Bower Green, said: "The FH Aero's new design was an immediate attraction for us and, when combined with our bold yellow and purple livery, the new trucks will certainly stand out on the road.

"The enhanced aerodynamics will contribute to improved fuel efficiency, plus they give the vehicle a modern and dynamic image that reflects our brand's identity."

Volvo has also refined the FH Aero's interior, with the latest model featuring a revamped sound system and its all-new Camera Monitoring System (CMS), which replaces traditional exterior mirrors to increase the driver's field of view.

Each truck's Globetrotter cab features fully electronic air conditioning, dual armrests and leather upholstery via the Drive+ package.

A one-person Living package adds several creature comforts such as a cab parking heater, 33-litre fridge, and additional cab storage.

Bower Green's FH Aeros feature a Euro 6 D13TC Step E engine with turbo compounding to produce up to 460 bhp and a peak torque of 2600 Nm, paired with a 12-speed I-Shift automated gearbox and I-See predictive cruise control.

"Our drivers have always been particularly impressed with the comfort and functionality of their Volvo cabs, which makes their time on the road much more enjoyable," added Pattison. "The driving experience - especially the I-Shift gearbox - is second to none."

Bower Green's new trucks are each expected to clock up to 120,000 km annually, typically completing general haulage work across the UK.

Founded in 1953, Bower Green provides logistics and distribution, global freight, import and export services and warehousing.

In addition to its Bradford headquarters, the fleet also operates from a satellite depot in Felixstowe.