Updates expand to improved on-site connectivity 

Recognizing that machine technology and job site digitalization are critical competitive advantages for contractors, Volvo CE is expanding its suite of services that bridge the gap between the operator’s cab and the back office.

Certifiable on-board weighing is available in Europe for wheel loader models L110 through L260 (excluding the L120 Electric) and will be piloted in North America. This system can be certified for trade by a third party, making it legal for billing. This allows trucks to bypass site scales because the load ticket generated by the loader is accurate and secure enough for direct invoicing, which significantly streamlines site traffic and administrative efficiency.

On-board weighing integrates seamlessly with Load Ticket, a Volvo CE service that wirelessly transmits tickets from the machine to a site office. This eliminates paper tickets and the possibility of them being lost, creates more accurate invoicing, and simplifies customer management.

“This technology digitizes the entire load-out process, from loading to invoicing,” said Jenny Olsen, Product Manager — Productivity Services at Volvo CE. “Combined with the machine updates, we’re providing solutions that offer increased productivity as a loader fills a truck, quick and accurate certified weighing, and a digital load ticket that goes straight to a customer’s ERP software and an invoice to their customer — all in less time than it would have taken for the operator to stop at the scales.”

Safety and situational awareness are amplified by the optional Volvo Smart View with 360 degree, now available for the L150 through L260. This system uses four strategically placed cameras to provide a complete bird’s-eye view around the machine on the integrated Volvo Co-Pilot display. Eliminating blind spots helps operators avoid obstacles, reduces the risk of accidents, and decreases operator stress.

“From compact wheel loaders to the massive L350 to our technology services, our goal is simple,” Yeomans said. “We want to ensure the long-term viability and profitability of every fleet by maximizing their uptime, productivity, and safety.”