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VolvoBuild CE Articles on Electric Earthmoving and Connected Service

Field notes on excavator selection, wheel-loader energy planning, telematics, Tier 4 reporting, undercarriage rebuilds and practical steps toward lower-emission construction sites.

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My 3 Biggest Mistakes Buying a Volvo Truck (And the Pre-Check List I Use Now)

After wasting thousands on the wrong truck and dealer, a fleet manager shares the checklist he uses to avoid costly mistakes when buying a Volvo truck, from finding a dealer in Chicago to verifying total cost of ownership.

2026-05-21 - Charlotte Avery
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Volvo vs. the Other Guys: What a Procurement Pro Learned From $15,000 in Truck Spec Mistakes

A procurement specialist compares Volvo trucks against other major brands based on real-world experience and costly mistakes. Learn where Volvo excels, where it falls short, and how to choose the right truck for your fleet.

2026-05-19 - Charlotte Avery
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The Volvo C40 Recharge Lease: Why Our Fleet Admin Picked It (Even Without a Fuel Pump)

An admin buyer explains why the Volvo C40 Recharge lease made sense for their company fleet, based on 5+ years of managing vendor relationships and a very specific encounter with a 'willow pump' mishap.

2026-05-19 - Charlotte Avery
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What my 6-year audit of Volvo XC90 hybrid leases taught me about front loaders vs top loaders

A procurement manager breaks down why upfront transparency in leasing and equipment pricing builds more trust than hidden fees and discounts, drawing from real cost analysis spanning Volvo excavators and washing machines.

2026-05-18 - Charlotte Avery
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Rush Order? The 5-Step Checklist That Saved My Sanity (and My Clients' Deadlines)

A practical, step-by-step guide for handling emergency equipment parts orders, based on real-world experience in the heavy machinery industry. Learn how to triage, verify, and execute rush orders without the panic.

2026-05-18 - Charlotte Avery
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