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Have you noticed how Volvo FH16.660s are like buses? You wait a long time for one to turn up--then a whole shed-load of them appear all at once. At least that's how it seems to Biglorryblog who learns that  family-run mushroom compost haulier S W Adamson Transport, based in Middleham, North Yorkshire, is set to become one of the UK's largest operators of FH16's, have recently placed orders which will take their fleet of FH16-660's to eleven. And here they are, and what a fantastic line-up to boot! I can also tell you that the majority are tag-axle six-wheelers, specced for their improved manoeuvrability and traction. And all of them have been supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus at Boroughbridge.

Owner Stuart Adamson tells me: "We specify the FH16-660 because they're on top of the job." Well I guess they would be---hauling mushroom compost! But I digress--and back to Stuart. "You have to control your costs and they give good fuel economy, there's no need for the driver to thrash them, and they take everything in their stride." Well BLB certainly isn't going to argue with that! Meanwhile, Stuart adds, "The 660 is great for looking after the drivers. It's an all-round winner. It has I-Shift, which is absolutely brilliant and with the high horsepower, there's even less gear changing, therefore less stress on the vehicles and drivers." Mmmmm......I can't see Stuart having too much of a problem with recruiting drivers. In fact he's probably got a waiting list that goes around the block. Anyway click through here for more....