Volvo supply Hopkins Estates with truck fit for a king
New FMX 420 eight-wheel tipper wrapped in special livery to mark Coronation of King Charles III
WINCANTON-based Hopkins Estates have taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 tipper, wrapped in a special livery to mark King Charles III’s Coronation.
Local firm Goodwin Graphics created the eye-catching red, white and blue camo artwork, featuring a specially designed logo to commemorate the historic day in the UK’s calendar. The FMX’s Charlton steel tipper body also comes with a Union Jack roll-over sheet to finish off the truck’s patriotic, royal look.
Supplied by Russell Woof, area sales manager at Truck and Bus Wales and West, the FMX eight-wheeler will be used for aggregates delivery and muck-away work across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Bill Hopkins, managing director of Hopkins Estates, said: ‘We wanted to celebrate this major landmark in our nation’s history with something a little special and the new truck was the perfect opportunity. It was our own 50th anniversary last year and we marked that with a special gold-liveried tipper, which really stood out from the crowd. But this coronation truck looks even better! The red, white and blue gives it a special regal finish.
‘Our business has a rich history in farming, a common interest we know that is shared with His Majesty. The King is a regular visitor to our corner of the country, and we hope he likes this small gesture to celebrate his official reign as our new monarch.’
The eight-wheeler arrives at Hopkins Estates as the first of a wider 32-truck order, which includes four volumetric concrete mixers, as the business begins to transition its fleet across to Volvo from a rival manufacturer. That decision was made on the back of the performance of a demonstrator and Volvo Trucks’ proven focus on safety, reliability and fuel performance.
‘We’ve made a major commitment with Volvo. The Coronation truck is the first tipper to arrive and we’re excited to start putting the new fleet to work,’ added Mr Hopkins. ‘The previous model FMX tipper we bought as a demonstrator made a huge impression.
‘The quality of the build and the excellent safety aspects of the vehicles are very important factors for us – as a business we pride ourselves on using the best tools possible for the job. We’ve also had great support and guidance from Russell and the team at Truck and Bus Wales and West.’
The new FMX tipper is expected to work five to six days a week. It is covered by a Volvo Gold Contract maintenance agreement, to guarantee full cost control, worry-free ownership, and maximum uptime.
