The UK’s first Volvo FM dual-clutch rigid goes into service for Welsh operator OJ Jones

Welsh tipper operator, OJ Jones, has purchased the UK’s first I-Shift Dual Clutch equipped Volvo FM rigid. The truck is already delivering substantial fuel economy and journey time benefits.

Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox has been a real revelation,” reports Raymond Roberts the truck’s driver at OJ Jones. “The smooth traction and accurate gear changes delivered by I-Shift Dual Clutch are amazing, particularly on the numerous hill climbs we encounter during each day. The transmission system is also proving very economical, as working alongside another make of tipper in our fleet, my I-Shift Dual Clutch Volvo FM is using 24 litres less diesel per day,” Raymond adds.

“We always specify Volvo’s 13 litre engine with a 460hp output for our new FM eight wheelers,” notes Dewi Jones, Managing Director at OJ Jones. “The surrounding hilly terrain is very demanding on trucks. Our fleet regularly works out of several quarries and there are some steep gradients to climb when fully loaded,”