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September 05, 2007

Calmont Truck Centre becomes World Class
A Volvo World Class Dealer designation is only achieved if the Dealer has exceeded a criteria of stringent performance and tooling.
Calmont Truck Centre has exceeded the benchmark for the 14 elements which makes up the criteria and has been awarded the designation as “Volvo World Class Dealer”.

 

August 01, 2007

Strategic Name Change
For the past several years, our dealership has been known as the Volvo Truck Centre – Edmonton. Although we are proud of our Volvo affiliation, we are so much more.
We are part of the Calmont Group and we are proud of our alliance with Calmont Leasing Ltd. As such, we are reverting to our legal name: Calmont Truck Centre Ltd.
Calmont Truck Centre Ltd. offers the full line of Volvo on-highway and vocational trucks. We also carry the Autocar refuse/waste disposal truck franchise. Our parts department carries thousands of items to keep all makes of trucks rolling down the road safely and efficiently as well as providing many convenience items. Our service shop is an all-makes facility offering: scheduled maintenance programs, break down repairs, major component overhauls and government inspections. Our body shop offers everything from minor repairs to major accident rebuilds using genuine OEM parts for assured quality.

 

 

April 02, 2007

May 6 – 12 Proclaimed as NAOSH Week at Volvo Truck Centre
SAFETY & HEALTH: A COMMITMENT FOR LIFE – START TODAY is the slogan for the 2007 NORTH AMERICAN OCCUAPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (NAOSH) WEEK.
Volvo Truck Centre – Edmonton has a never-ending commitment in providing a Safe and Healthy Workplace and with that we are pleased to proclaim May 6 to 12, 2007 as NAOSH Week.
Click here to read our PROCLAMATION
Click below to link to NAOSH information from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
http://www.csse.org/content/naosh/about_naosh.asp

 

 

February 1, 2007

Appointment Notice
The Calmont Group


 

 




 

The Calmont Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Hellowell to the position of Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Hellowell brings 30 years experience in the trucking industry which spans the globe including the United States and Australia. His latest appointment was President of the combined operations of Mack Canada and Volvo Trucks Canada since 2003. As recently as one year ago, he was also Senior Vice President for North American dealer development for the two companies, both operating under the Volvo Group umbrella. One of his major achievements was the integration of Mack and Volvo within Canada and Australia. Mr. Hellowell spent 10 years with Ryder Truck Rental Canada before joining Mack. His Mack career started in 1988 as a Director of Leasing for North America and was based out of Allentown PA. In 1992 he was back in Canada as Vice President of Sales.

The Calmont Group consists of Calmont Leasing Ltd. and Calmont Truck Centre Ltd.

August 8, 2006

Volvo Mid-Roof VT 830 and VN 730 Models Unveiled
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced two new trucks for the premium owner operator market: the Volvo VT 830 and the Volvo VN 730 mid-roof tractors.

“The lower roof height on these trucks significantly improves aerodynamics, while continuing to deliver the premium performance Volvo is famous for, including great visibility and safety, a comfortable driver environment, a very quiet cab, and a smooth, precise ride,” said Peter Karlsten, president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America.

The height at the rear of the sleeper for both trucks is 86 inches, a full two feet less than the Volvo VT 880 and Volvo VN 780. The other sleeper dimensions have not changed: the sleepers for the Volvo VT 830 and Volvo VN 730 each are 77 inches deep and 95 inches wide.

Stock of both models is expected to arrive in October 2006. For more details please contact our Sales Staff.

Volvo 830 Photo

Volvo 730 Photo

January 31, 2006

 

Volvo To Unveil Its 2007 Engine Family For North America During Live Webcast
GREENSBORO, NC – Volvo Trucks North America will unveil its new family of Volvo engines during a live webcast on February 13. The webcast will give Volvo customers, dealers and the trucking industry their first look and in-depth information on these advanced technology powerplants from the world’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty diesels.
The webcast – “Volvo: Driving ’07 Live” – will run from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST on February 13 and can be viewed at www.volvo2007live.com. The webcast includes presentations by Volvo executives and product experts on the new for 2007 Volvo D11, D13 and D16. Volvo experts will also go into detail on the technology the company will use to meet the stringent new emissions standards for 2007. And webcast viewers will be able to submit questions and comments for Volvo to answer during the webcast in special forums.

 

September 23, 2005


Volvo Trucks North America Receives Environmental Award
Volvo Trucks North America Inc.’s. New River Valley Plant, located in Dublin, Virginia has received the 2005 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for Manufacturers – Gold Level. The award recognizes and encourages excellence in environmental management of companies that go beyond regulatory compliance toward environmental stewardship. The news release can be read it it’s entirety at http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/news_and_events/2004_news_releases/NRVenvironment.htm

 

August 29, 2005

The Volvo VT880 comes to Edmonton
September 2005 will bring the new Volvo VT880 model to Edmonton. This new flagship model for Volvo will be showcased to all interested parties at two scheduled events. The first being a “Showcase Event” at the Volvo Truck Centre on September 15 & 16 and the second being the 2005 edition of “Truxpo” being held September 23 & 24 at the Northlands Agricom. A press release and photos of this truck and the 16 liter Volvo engine can be viewed at http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/enus/news_and_events/2004_news_releases/880own
Information on Truxpo is available at http://www.amta.ca/Truxpo_set.htm

 

March 31, 2005

 

16-Liter Volvo D16 Introduced for Volvo VN Tractors

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 31, 2005) – The Volvo VN has developed a reputation as the preferred highway tractor in North America.  Now it has even more reasons for customers to love it, as Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. announced today that the Volvo VN will be available later this year with the new 16-liter Volvo D16 engine.

The Volvo D16 will be available in Volvo VNLs: the VNL Daycab; and the VNL 430, VNL 630, VNL 670 and VNL 780 sleeper cab tractors.  Orders for the Volvo VNL with D16 will be accepted beginning in June, with production beginning in late August.  The D16 is also available in the premium owner-operator Volvo VT 880, which was introduced in early February 2005.  The D16 is cast and machined at Volvo’s foundry and engine plant in Skövde, Sweden, and assembled in Hagerstown, Md.

For more information please contact one our sales representatives or visit Volvo Trucks North America website at http://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us#

 

November 16, 2004
 

In response to the needs of our business clients, Volvo Truck Centre - Edmonton recently aligned their Saturday hours of operation. The new Saturday hours for Parts & Service are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

DAY(S)

OPENING TIME

CLOSING TIME

Monday-Friday

7:00 a.m.

12:00 midnight.

Saturday

8:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

 

For Emergency after hours Parts or Service assistance please call our main phone number at 780-451-2680 and follow the phone prompts.

 

Sept. 8, 2004 Volvo Trucks NA redesigns website
 

GREENSBORO, N.C.  -- Visitors to the redesigned Volvo Trucks North America website can get details on new Volvo trucks or locate a used truck, find a dealer, get information on leasing and financing, download service manuals, sign up for training courses, and find the right accessories to customize their new Volvo.

The website is constantly adding new features to make it the first place to go for information about Volvo's products and services. The site links to an array of service and support for fleets, owner-operators and dealers, in addition to details and features about the Volvo VN tractor, Volvo VHD vocational truck, and Volvo VED12 engine.

The site contains full, downloadable versions of Volvo's owners and maintenance manuals for its trucks and engines, as well as a user manual and information for Volvo's VCADS Elite electronic diagnostics system. It also includes accessory and parts catalogs, training course schedules, product brochures and online bodybuilder manuals.

The "Business Tools" section of the site contains details on how customers can use Volvo's vast resources and capabilities to run their business more effectively. These include the 24/7 support of Volvo Action Service, affordable integrated satellite communications through Volvo Link, performance tracking programs, and product service training through Volvo's North American Institute.

The section also lists valuable information for those looking to acquire a truck through the Volvo MVP package of specs, or used truck options from Volvo Trucks dealers or Arrow Truck Sales. Details on finance and insurance choices are listed with Volvo Commercial Finance and the Volvo Truck Leasing System.

The site also has the Loading Ramp, where visitors can download free images of Volvo trucks and engines to use as screensavers or wallpaper. And it's the place to go to buy official Volvo merchandise.

-- from Truckinginfo.com

08/24/2004    Volvo makes Bendix ABS-6 standard on trucks
 

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America will offer the ABS-6 antilock brake system made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on the Volvo VN and Volvo VHD.

Beginning in early 2005, Volvo will offer Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP (Electronic Stability Program), featuring protection from rollover and jackknifes.

Bendix ABS-6 will be Volvo’s standard antilock brake system in North America, while ABS-6 Advanced with ESP will be a customer-specified option.

ESP is able to selectively apply the brakes on individual wheel ends, depending on driving conditions, vehicle speed and other inputs from onboard sensors. This assists the driver to reduce speed, keep the vehicle in proper alignment, and reduce the tendency for the truck and trailer to slide or jackknife, the company says.

The Roll Stability Program (RSP) -- an element of ESP -- monitors inputs from sensors and applies all available brakes on a vehicle to rapidly reduce rollover potential while turning, a consideration for fleets operating high center-of-gravity trucks.

Volvo will offer Bendix ABS-6 in three different configurations: with four wheel speed sensors and four brake modulators (known as 4S 4M); with six sensors and four modulators (6S 4M); and with six sensors and six modulators (6S 6M).

 

06/05/1954    THIS DATE IN VOLVO HISTORY

 

On this date 50 years ago, Volvo introduced an optional turbocharged diesel truck engine. This has gone on to become the standard in today’s diesel truck engines.

To read the full story click here

 

 

04/06/2004 – Volvo Trucks Canada Inc.'s new bilingual web site was officially launched to the public today.

The site's new design and fresh look provide for improved navigation and site structure, making it easier for visitors to locate information of interest.

Enhancements include the following:

  • Animation used on the home page to present product line and link to other Volvo companies.
  • Enhanced product information and photographs, including safety, driver comfort, reliability and durability feature details.
  • Dealer and truck locator thumbnail links - intended to drive customers and prospective customers to products and services - throughout the site.
  • New downloadable screensavers and wallpaper.
  • Volvo North American Institute information.
  • Image gallery for convenient downloading of low resolution images.
  • PDF files of operator manuals, preventive maintenance manuals, service bulletins and service schedules.
  • CAD and bodybuilder instructions.
  • Trade show participation section.

These are the first of many planned additions and improvements to Volvo Trucks Canada Inc. web site, making it user-friendly and aligning it with Volvo's premium brand image.

Check it out at www.volvotruckscanada.com!

Volvo makes Bendix ABS-6 standard on VN, VHD

03/25/2004 –  GREENSBORO, N.C. Volvo Trucks North America Inc. will offer the ABS-6 antilock brake system made by Bendix Commercial Vehicle

Systems LLC on the Volvo VN and Volvo VHD.

Beginning in early 2005, Bendix's ABS-6 will be Volvo's standard antilock brake system in North America, while ABS-6 Advanced with ESP will be a customer-specified option. Antilock brake systems are required by law on trucks sold in North America.

ESP is able to selectively apply the brakes on individual wheel-ends, depending on driving conditions, vehicle speed and other inputs from onboard sensors. This assists the driver to reduce speed, keep the vehicle in proper alignment, and reduce the tendency for the truck and trailer to slide or jackknife. This stability function is known as yaw control. In addition to jackknifes, yaw control is a safety advantage in situations involving oversteer or understeer, and sudden transitions from dry to slippery surfaces.

The Roll Stability Program (RSP) -- an element of ESP -- monitors inputs from sensors and applies all available brakes on a vehicle to rapidly reduce rollover potential while turning, a consideration for fleets operating high center-of-gravity trucks. Rollover is an especially dangerous accident for truck drivers, contributing to 58 per cent of truck driver accident fatalities in the U.S. , according to a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Web Links:
Volvo Trucks North America

 

1/26/2004 – Volvo Truck Centre – Edmonton will be a “Cornerstone” exhibitor at the 2004 Northern Alberta Truck & Maintenance Show which will be held May 6, 7, and 8, 2004. The Trade show will consist of the Cornerstone Exhibitors and will be complimented by 150 additional trade show displays. This Trade Show is open to the public. For registered delegates a series of educational sessions will be held throughout the Show.

For more information you can visit the Show website at www.telusplanet.net/public/cvs1001/afmsa 

or you can contact Kelly Squires at 780-451-2680 or kelly.squires@calmont.ca

 

 

12/19/2003 — Read what the following have to say about Volvo's Quality, Performance and Service.

 

Dan Einwechter, President of Challenger Motor Freight Inc. on Volvo quality

 

John Smith, President & CEO of Bruce R. Smith Limited on the ride and performance of Volvo trucks

 

Paul Young, Owner of Shyler Express on Volvo's after sales service

 

These files are in Adobe PDF format.
If necessary you can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Link below.


AUTOCAR Trucks Makes a gutsy move

 

12/08/2003 — AUTOCAR Trucks announced recently that they have re-designed their Xpeditor cab to give 4 ½ inches more leg and knee room. This allows the driver to sit further back from the steering wheel providing more “belly room” and further enhanced ergonomics.


 

New Sunday hours

10/28/2003 — Volvo Truck Centre is now open seven days a week to meet the demand of our clients. The addition of a Sunday 10 hour shift compliments and further enhances our Parts and Service Department's hours of service. Our hours of operation for Sunday will be from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Open House a Success!

10/10/2002 — Our open house, held on October 10th, was a smashing success! Volvo sent us the new, ultra modern VN670 to show off (see below). Barbequed burgers and hot dogs were served for lunch and a few fortunate souls got to take the rig for a test drive. This writer wasn't among the privileged but I was told by those that went that the ride and seat comfort was out of this world. To my surprise the unit came equipped with an Autoshift 10 speed which makes driving that much more pleasurable.

Checking out the new EPA certified engine

Lunch is served

October 2002 - Announcement

Volvo has met New EPA Environmental Requirements

10/1/2002 — Volvo has been give permission by the U.S. Environmental protection agency to manufacture and sell trucks with the new EPA02-Compliant VED12 Diesel Engine. In a Memo from Susan Alt, Vice President in charge of Marketing,  the following was stated:

"In a letter received by Volvo this week, the EPA said, 'We believe this engine meets all applicable emissions requirements of the Clean Air Act, EPA’s regulations, and the terms of your consent decree.' The agency issued Volvo a conditional certificate, with final certification expected once EPA completes its formal review process."

Why has Volvo been so quick to implement the new regulations? We'll let Ms. Alt tell you in her own words:

"Quality, safety and concern for the environment are the principles that have guided Volvo for 75 years as an industry leader in transportation solutions. Because Volvo is the world’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engines, our commitment to minimize the environmental impacts of diesel engines has a positive global effect. Volvo is committed to continuing its industry leadership in the development of environmentally friendly innovations."

 

JUNE 2002 - Announcement

 

VTC-Edmonton is the FIRST CANADIAN DEALER !!

 

Autocar Adds New Dealers

5/31/2002 — Autocar LLC, maker of the Xpeditor line of low-cab-over-engine trucks, announced the addition of 16 full-line dealers to its expanding sales and service network, including the company’s first dealer in Canada.
There are now a total of 38 full-line Autocar sales and service dealers.
By July 31, the company plans to have in place the industry’s single largest authorized LCOE parts distribution network, which will include 70 full line sales and service locations, 100-plus service locations and 200 Xpeditor parts supply locations.
The most recent full line sales and service dealer additions are:

  • South Central Region: Metro Autocar, Dallas; Diamond International Trucks, Little Rock, Ark.
  • Southwest Region: Carmenita Ford Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; E-W Truck & Equipment San Diego; Lake City International, Salt Lake City
  • Northeast Region: Tri-State Diesel, Enfield (Hartford), Conn.; Anderson Motors, East Providence, R.I.; Volvo GMC Trucks of South Brunswick, South Brunswick, N.J.; Hudson County Motors, Secaucus, N.J.
  • Southeast Region: Roberts Truck, Garden City (Savannah), Ga.
  • Mid-Atlantic Region: Volvo and GMC Trucks of Charlotte, N.C.; Volvo and GMC Trucks of Hickory, N.C.; Colonial Truck Sales, Ashland, Va.
  • Northwest Region: Tri-State Truck Equipment, Billings, Mo.; Tri-State Truck Equipment, Casper, Wyo.; Calmont Truck Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

 

“We have the one and only dealer network that is 100 percent committed to LCOE customers,” notes Mike Popovich, vice president of sales and marketing for Autocar.
In addition, starting in June, Autocar will offer a full range of popular apparel and advertising specialty products through Autocar dealers and on the Internet. Autocar dealers will also be offered numerous brand ID and open house items that they can use in both sales and service areas.
For more information, visit www.autocartruck.com.

The AUTOCAR HISTORY: 100 Years of Quality Vehicles

 

Autocar LLC might be the newest heavy-duty truck company, but the firm is built on a storied tradition.

As part of the July 2001 transaction that brought the Xpeditor truck line from Volvo Trucks North America Inc. to Grand Vehicle Works Holdings LLC (GVW), GVW also gained the rights to an esteemed and historic name: Autocar, the oldest vehicle nameplate in continuous production in the United States. Highland Park, Ill.-based GVW put the acquired name to work by christening its newest subsidiary Autocar LLC. Autocar will market and manufacture the Xpeditor, a high-quality truck used mainly for refuse hauling.

"The Autocar name provides instant name recognition. It's associated with historic achievements in the truck industry," said Bob Enright, president of Union City, Ind.-based Autocar LLC. "By establishing Autocar LLC, we have gained the opportunity to build new relationships and vehicles while upholding a strong heritage of quality, innovation and performance."

The original Autocar company got its start more than 100 years ago as the Pittsburgh Motor Car Company. Founded in 1897 by brothers Louis and John Clark, the company's first vehicle was a gas-powered tricycle. Two years later, the Clarks moved the company to Ardmore, Pa., and renamed the firm Autocar. In 1905, the name Autocar became a registered trademark.

The company began focusing on trucks in 1907, with the introduction of a two-ton truck with shaft driven axle. Autocar was the first truck manufacturer to build wheels with wooden instead of wire spokes. It introduced its first commercial vehicle in 1908, and growth continued throughout ensuing decades.

Autocar has many truck manufacturing achievements to its credit:

  • It was the first company to mass-produce a truck with forward control (a configuration in which more than half the engine length is behind the furthest-front point of the windshield base and the steering wheel hub is in the first quarter of the vehicle length)
  • It offered the first four-cylinder-engine forward-control truck
  • It was one of the few truck manufacturers to make its own engines, transmissions and rear axles.

In addition, auto historians cite Autocar trucks as being instrumental to the Allied forces' efforts in World Wars I and II.

In 1953, the White Motor Car Co. purchased a controlling interest in Autocar and moved the company to Exton, Pa. White primarily marketed Autocar trucks to companies in the construction, logging, mining, quarrying and oil industries.

In 1981 Volvo purchased White, renaming the company Volvo White Truck Corp., and retained the Autocar name. After July 1995, Volvo continued to use the Autocar emblem on heavy construction trucks, and in 1997, Autocar celebrated its 100th anniversary.

With GVW's acquisition, Autocar is proudly positioned for another century of integrity and successful contributions to the trucking industry.

 

May 2002 - Our New Building

          

 

 

May 2002 - Finished Interior