Renault Truck News

Truck and trailer rental specialists, Hill Hire plc., has taken delivery of a number of new Renault trucks to meet increasing demand from its customers. In an important conquest deal, the vehicles were supplied by Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks.

Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd., has taken delivery of four new Euro 4 Renault Premiums: three 18 tonne 4x2 Renault Premium curtainsiders and a 7.5 tonne Premium curtainsider, through Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks.

The Benton Bros. Group has taken delivery of two new Renault Premium 450s, with another three to come in September, through Renault Trucks Distributor, Thompson Commercials.

Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd. (SWR) has taken delivery of two Renault Midlum 240.18s, a Renault Midlum 280.18 and a Renault Premium 240.18, through Renault Trucks distributor MV Trucks.

Specialist hire company, Mr. Plant Hire, has taken delivery of a new Renault Premium 370.26, with Optidriver+ gearbox, through Renault Trucks Essex.

Cold store and cold room flooring specialists, GE Scothorne & Sons (Contracts) Ltd., has taken delivery of a new 4x2 Renault Magnum 460.18, through Renault Trucks distributor JDS Trucks Leeds.

A new range of Renault Magnum accessories and merchandise is now available for viewing online at renault-trucks.co.uk and follow the link from the home page to the new Renault Magnum section.

Renault Trucks continues to expand its UK dealer network with the appointment of The Allports Group, as a full Renault Trucks distributor.

Sparks Transport, one of the leading providers of transport and distribution services, is adding six new Renault Premium 450.25 tractor units to its 70-strong fleet.

Michelin unveils its new Michelin X Energy SaverGreen range in an exclusive world premiere launch on the new version of the Renault Magnum. With this new, exclusive offering, incorporated into Optifuel Solutions, Renault Magnum once again reasserts its unique position on the Long Haul market.

The Autotec exposition held in Brno (Czech Republic) from 3rd to 8th of June is a traditional opportunity to present new products and other novelties in the world of Renault Trucks.

The second round of the 2008 FIA European Truck Racing Championship took place at the Misano World Circuit, Italy where pleasant spring weather conditions helped to attract an audience of 27,000.

On its Lyon site, in partnership with the company Bien-Etre à la Carte, Renault Trucks is launching a company concierge programme to help employees get the right balance between their private and working lives: the first stage of an overall approach to improved employee well-being.

On June 1st 2008, Renault Trucks Short Series unit (PRPS) will be re-classified as a subsidiary under the name “TEXELIS”. This is a crucial stage in the development of this activity, which delivers drive axles, transmissions and other mechanical assemblies to the commercial vehicle and rail sectors.

Renault Trucks has won the UGAP, the French public purchasing cooperative union, call for tenders to supply 3.5–26 ton refuse collection vehicles for a period of 36 months.

With accreditation being given to two new sites in France, Renault Trucks is continuing the development of its Fast & Pro concept dedicated to the maintenance and repair of light commercial vehicles.

Renault Trucks will be present at the “Dakar Series” rally which will be held from April 20th to 26th in Hungary and Romania.

The CV Show in Birmingham is the world event chosen by Renault Trucks to launch the new version of its flagship truck, Renault Magnum.

After the Silk Road run in 2005, Renault Trucks is planning a new adventure for 2009.

Renault Trucks UK will be launching its new used vehicle service, Truckplus, at this year’s CV Show, 15-17th April. Truckplus will replace the existing Renault Trucks Choice programme to bring the service in line with Renault Trucks’ pan-european operation.

Dorset based bulk haulage contractor, JH Rose & Sons Ltd., has taken delivery of a 6x4 Renault Premium Lander 370.26, through Renault Trucks Southampton. It is the first Renault to join the company’s fleet, which is currently made up of Volvo, DAF and ERF.

Multi-metal stockholder, ASC Metals Lincoln Ltd., has taken delivery of a new Renault Maxity 130.35 with 6-speed gearbox, through Renault Trucks Distributor, Thompson Commercials. It is the first Renault to join the company’s fleet and replaces its Nissan Cabstar.

For the first time, in February, Renault Trucks’ plants crossed the symbolic threshold of producing 300 vehicles in a single day.

Lincolnshire based linen and laundry company, Bourne Textile Services, has taken delivery of two new Renault Premium Distribution 240.18s, through recently appointed Renault Trucks distributor, The Welch Group.

Leading commercial vehicle fleet services provider, Fraikin, is taking delivery of 30 new Euro-5 Renault Premium Privilege trucks, through Renault Trucks Midlands.

The leading oil distribution company, CPL Petroleum Ltd., has taken delivery of 22 new Euro 4 Renault Premiums, the first ever Renaults to be bought by the company.

Renault Trucks will launch a new version of the Renault Magnum in early 2008, with the CV Show at the NEC in April forming the international public launch for this new vehicle.

In January 2008, Renault Trucks will be carrying out an experiment in the Lyon area using a vehicle offering advanced technical solutions for urban delivery as part of the European research programme, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods in European Urban Spaces).

Ferrari Dealership, Graypaul Nottingham, has taken delivery of a new Renault Midlum 190.08 through Renault Trucks distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles. The truck, which is fitted with a David Bland Engineering sliding curtain body, will be used for the collection and delivery of new Ferraris and other prestigious cars within the UK.

Coulter Truck and Van, the Northern Ireland based Renault Trucks distributor, has expanded its operation onto the UK mainland, with the opening of a new dealership at the Haydock Cross Industrial Estate, St Helens, Lancashire.

Nottingham based Brough Haulage has taken delivery of three new Euro 4 Renault Magnum 460.25s through Renault Trucks distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles. The trucks will be used with tri-axle low loader trailers for the specialist transport of access scissor lifts and plant for customers such as Hewdens, Hi-Reach, Nationwide, Loxam and Access Rentals.

Future Environmental Services has chosen the Renault Kerax chassis as the base for two new BIG BITE XPR tankers, supplied by MiT (Milner Industrial Transport Ltd). The new BIG BITE XPR, 3000 gallon recycling jet vac combination tankers have been fitted to the 6x4 Renault Kerax 410.26 chassis, supplied by Renault Trucks distributor, Staffordshire CV.

Textile recycling company, Choice Textile Ltd., has taken delivery of six Renault Midlum 220.10s, through the Renault Trucks Choice used vehicles programme. The vehicles, supplied through Renault Trucks London, are to replace the company’s existing Euro 2 Ivecos, as the company updates its fleet to Euro 3 Renault Midlums.

The AA’s breakdown service is adding 56 new Euro 4 Renault Midlums to its 300-strong fleet, through Renault Trucks South. The new vehicles, consisting of 42 Renault Midlum 190.10s and 14 Renault Midlum 220.12s, all have crew cabs and all will be on the road before the end of October.

Leading distribution and storage company, Downton, has taken delivery of three Euro 4 Renault Premium 450 6x2 trucks, with the Optidriver+ gearbox, following fuel trials against DAF and Volvo. The new trucks will be used on the company’s contract with UK pet store chain, Pets at Home.

Business relocation specialist, Business Moves Group, has expanded its 35 strong fleet with a varied mix of new Euro 4 Renault Trucks from across the range, through Renault Trucks distributor, Renault Trucks South.

Essex based, Transporter Engineering has taken delivery of 10 new Euro 4 Renault Premium 450.19 4x2 tractor units, through Renault Trucks London. A further 75 Euro 5 models are on order for delivery over a one year period to meet customer demand.

Transport users in the market for a 3.5 tonnes gvw truck – now the heaviest that can be driven by new car driving licence holders – now have a choice of three utterly different models from their Renault Trucks dealer.