The first of the new top-power FH Volvos to be delivered in the Republic is already hard at work hauling top quality Irish seafood down to markets in the south of France.
Family-run O’Toole Transport, the leading international seafood distribution specialist, is based near Galway City on the western seaboard of Ireland from where they deliver throughout Europe.
They are no stranger to the FH, this is the third in their thirty-five tractor fleet, and O’Toole’s have been proving that high horsepower does not need to bring heavy fuel bills. Managing Director
Laurence O’Toole said, “We give these high horsepower trucks to drivers who know how to get the best out of them. The 3,150Nm of available torque in this new truck needs treating with respect.”
The new 700hp FH16 joins a 660hp and a 580hp already on the fleet and Laurence is more than happy with their fuel performance. “I’ve been delighted with the fuel on the other two units. I’ve been getting 8mpg at 44 tonnes from the 660 and the 580 is doing well too”, he said.
The company was only established in 1996 and it has seen very rapid growth since then. Now with thirty-five trucks and fifty-five trailers on the road, Laurence aims to continue expanding in the sector and more Volvos look like being part of the story.
The lucky driver in the new FH16-700 is 34-year-old Donal Leonard. “He’s a good lad, he’ll get the best out of the new truck” reckoned Laurence.
John McNamara from Murphy Commercial’s sales department was celebrating too. The Claregalway dealer has only been a Volvo Dealer point for twelve months. “Laurence and his lads like the new truck and we’ve been really pleased with the performance on his other FH’s”, he said.
