Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd 

After 31 years of loyal service, our Sales Director, Steve Wilson, is retiring from Thomas Hardie Commercials. Steve joined the business in October 1995 as a Trainee New Truck Salesperson and, over the years, progressed through several management roles before becoming a director responsible for New Vehicle Sales & Marketing in 2015. In 2018, he became a shareholder in the business. Throughout his remarkable career, Steve has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of

Ten-year-old Jenson, from Standish, is a huge truck enthusiast, so the team at Law Distribution wanted to create a memorable day for him, giving him the chance to get up close to one of their Volvo FH Globetrotter trucks.

We’re delighted to welcome our latest group of apprentice technicians to the team! 👋 This year’s cohort is ready to learn, develop their skills and build a rewarding career within our industry. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to combine hands-on experience, expert training and real-world learning, and we’re proud to support the next generation of talented technicians. A huge welcome to you all, we’re excited to see what you achieve! Here’s to the start of an exciting jo

As a mark of respect and an ongoing reminder of two valued colleagues we sadly lost, we have purchased and placed a memorial bench at our Preston branch.

We’re delighted to announce that our Liverpool branch has been named Volvo Action Service (VAS) Breakdown Dealer of the Year 2026. This win follows a 2nd-place finish in 2025.

A great feature with Law Distribution and MD Angela Carus's five-year plan.

Towns Transport has taken delivery of an impressive new Volvo Trucks Globetrotter XL, supplied by Anthony Walsh. Finished in sleek metallic black and specified with an extensive range of premium options, this flagship vehicle has been built to deliver exceptional driver comfort, performance, and efficiency. Powered by Volvo's renowned 540hp engine and equipped with the advanced I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox, the truck boasts an impressive list of features, including Volvo Dynam

Volvo introduced an apprentice-focused VISTA competition called VISTA Rising, designed to run alongside the main VISTA programme and encourage participation from emerging talent across the network.

From maintaining electric buses and supporting more than 290 electric vehicles across the North West, to investing in future talent and exploring what comes next for the technology, there are plenty of thought-provoking insights throughout the feature.

J Davidson Scrap Metal has taken delivery of an exceptional Volvo FH Aero Globetrotter XL 3.2-metre tag axle cab, supplied by Paul McNicholas, Key Account Manager and E-Mobility Expert.

We’re proud to share that David Bedford, Vehicle Technician at our Preston depot, and Callum Ainsworth, Vehicle Technician at our Middlewich depot, have both successfully achieved their IMI – Level 4 Master Technician status. This accreditation represents the highest level of competence within the commercial vehicle, trailer, and passenger transport industries. It recognises a technician’s advanced ability to diagnose complex system faults, supervise others, and operate at an

After nearly a year in the making, we are proud to announce the official opening of our brand-new Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) at our Liverpool (Newstet Road) branch.

SPAR retailer, wholesaler, and distributor James Hall & Co. Ltd is celebrating a significant milestone with established Volvo truck supplier Thomas Hardie Commercials.

Today, we’re proud to recognise World Autism Awareness Day.

They support both large corporate organisations and small family-run businesses, showing they can meet a wide range of precise and demanding requirements. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Volvo has once again been selected as their vehicle marque of choice. Over the years, Mark Lingard, Customer Solutions Manager – Middlewich, has built a strong, lasting relationship with Ashbrook and consistently supported their specific and evolving order needs. Today, the modern Ashbrook

David Hill, Key Account Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd, supplied the new vehicles. The fleet includes eight Volvo FMX 13 420hp day cabs and one Volvo FH16 780 T-ride High Globetrotter XL cab, plated at 150 tonnes. Established in 1950, D Morgan plc operates one of the largest Plant and Transport fleets in the UK. They invest in the latest technology, including digital applications and performance monitoring, and deliver value engineering solutions as a Principal Cont

Yesterday, senior representatives of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland concluded a two-day site visit across our Middlewich and Trafford Park branches.

Millers Recovery (Millers of Longton Ltd) has welcomed Europe’s first 1150R 50-ton Volvo FH16 rolling crane supplied by Neil Crook, Customer Solutions Manager – Preston.

Today, we were delighted to welcome Christian Coolsaet, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, along with other senior members of the Volvo Trucks team, to our Trafford Park depot. The visit coincided with the handover of a new tipper to customer JD Aggregates. Christian was joined by Hannah Mayo, Director of New Vehicle Sales, and Ian Wrench, Service Market & Retail Director, alongside our own Jim Murray, Managing Director, and Mark Cunnew, Aftersales Director, for

Rochdale-based CLW Haulage Ltd has taken delivery of this striking red Volvo FM11 460hp tipper truck from Richard Lovery, Customer Solutions Manager – Trafford.