Peter Shields

Driving Ahead

Born in 1962, Roger Alm began his career with Volvo Trucks in 1989 as a design engineer and has progressed through the ranks including working as head of operations in Latin America and senior vice president of Volvo Trucks’ northern European operation.
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Checks and Balances

Wade Lewis has had a diverse career in road transport in roles including driver, business owner, operations manager, logistics manager, and trainer.
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A five-axle Volvo FH16 with tipping trailer.

Winter Soldiers

The Kaunis Iron mine is located near the town of Pajala in Swedish Lapland, close to the border with Finland and inside the Arctic Circle. The open cut mine began operations in 2010, with the first ore production in 2012.
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Volvo FH 17-litre 780hp prime mover.

Breaking the ICE

Volvo has kicked off 2024 with quite a bang, starting with the launch of its new VNL conventional cab in the United States with an all-new platform capable of accommodating the latest in diesel technology as well as the powertrains of the future.
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King Pin

Damian Smethurst assumed the role of PACCAR Australia Managing Director in May 2023. Prime Mover: What’s been your journey prior to becoming Managing Director?
Damian Smethurst:

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Steel of Approval

Established in Devonport in 1983 Nubco has evolved from humble beginnings to become a leading supplier to both trade and DIY customers of an extensive range of power and hand tools, steel, fasteners, hardware components, welding equipment, trailers and trailer parts, tool storage solutions, machinery and other industrial products.
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Ed Jones, FRM Dealer Principal in Launceston.

Fresh Air

Ed Jones is the antithesis of the common impression of a car or truck dealer.
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Volvo Electric FH.

Switch on Now

Volvo has been able to draw upon its considerable experience with electric buses during the development of its rigid and prime mover battery electric models.
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Matt Sakhaie.

Time to Escalate

As the new era of net zero emission transport approaches, it has never been more important for manufacturers to focus on their planning and production systems.
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