Owner, Jordan O’Leary, who started the company with the support of his father Brian two years ago, says: “As a new business, which prides itself on reliability, punctuality and safety, we need trucks that we know will do a great job for our customers – these new Volvos fit the bill perfectly.
“We have three other trucks on the fleet, but these are our first Volvos and they have made a fantastic early impression. As well as curtainsider work and refrigeration transport, we are using these new tractor units for a lot of low loader duties and with the tag axle set-up, they are so secure and sturdy on the road.”
Supplied by Gerard Sheehan, Sales Executive at McCarthy Commercials, the pair of FHs are equipped with D13K, Euro-6, diesel engines producing 540 hp and a peak torque of 2,600 Nm – comfortably enough for Jordan Haulage’s low loader work.
Power is delivered through Volvo’s innovative automated 12-speed I-Shift gearbox, which makes driving easier, safer and more comfortable and can also deliver improved fuel economy through perfectly timed gear changes.
The eye-catching tractor units have been specified to stand out from the crowd, with Dura-Bright Alloys, factory side skirts, enhanced factory paint finish, bespoke customer sun-visors and Kelsa light bars.
Inside the Globetrotter cabs, the working environment is improved with full leather seats, touch-screen media pack, under-bunk fridge freezers and microwave ovens.
Both FHs have also been specified with Volvo Dynamic Steering, an ultra-responsive system designed to lessen driver steering force by up to 85%, helping increase road safety and reduce driver fatigue. The technology combines conventional hydraulic power steering with an electric motor fitted to the steering gear, offering perfect stability and control at all speeds.
“The dynamic steering really stands out – it’s light and agile, making it easy to turn and manoeuvre when you go into smaller, tighter yards,” adds Jordan. “The comfort inside the Globetrotter cab is also very impressive. Our other trucks are very comfortable too, but the Volvos are streets above.”
Expected to clock up in the region of 150,000 km annually, the two FHs are backed by Volvo Gold Contracts for full cost control, worry-free ownership, and maximum uptime.
Jordan Haulage is a Cork-based general haulage business offering a comprehensive range of services that covers the 32 counties of Ireland.