Renault Truck News

Independent high quality door distributor, JB Kind, has taken delivery of three new Renault Midlum 220.14 trucks with Hatcher semi sky cabs; one Renault Midlum 7.5 tonne truck and a Renault Premium 280.18.

West Midlands based freight logistics company, Lloyds Transport, has taken delivery of 10 new Renault Premium 450.25 tractor units, through Renault Trucks Midlands. The 6x2, Euro 5 trucks join a 35-strong mixed fleet, following company trials of all major manufacturers.

Stationery and educational supplier, West Mercia Supplies, has taken delivery of three Renault Midlum 220.12s, through Renault Trucks Midlands.

Leading textile reclaimer and processer, JMP Wilcox, has taken delivery of a Euro 5 Renault Premium Lander 450.26 drawbar with hook loader, through Renault Trucks Midlands. The truck joins a 40-strong mixed fleet.

BP Gas is benefitting from the arrival of four new Renault Trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions.

Cambridge based, specialist road haulage company, Mark Doel Transport, has taken delivery of two Renault Magnum 500.25 tractor units, through Renault Trucks distributor, WTL Truck and Van Centres.

Racing fuel and lubricant supplier, ATOL Motorsport Fuels Ltd., has taken delivery of a Renault Premium 410 rigid with high roof sleeper cab and Optidriver gearbox. The truck, which was supplied through Renault Trucks distributor, Sparks Commercials, has a 31 foot box body and will be transporting race fuel to all rounds of the British Touring Car Championships.

The Cardiff based Renault Trucks repairer, England Truck Care, has been acquired by the Renault Trucks Commercials dealer group. The business will now be run as a full distributor under the name of Renault Trucks Cardiff.

Renault Trucks has just won a considerable part of an invitation to tender launched in 2008 by the UGAP (Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics - Public Authority Procurement Group).

The Cape to Cape expedition has now reached its cruising speed as it heads across the vastnesses of Russia.

Haulage and distribution specialist, Ge-Be Transport, has taken delivery of a new Euro 5 Renault Premium 450.25, through Renault Trucks distributor Thompson Commercials (Boston). The truck is one of a number of new Renault acquisitions, as the company moves away from a predominantly DAF fleet.

Renault Trucks is modernising its production equipment and preparing for the future, with a major investment of €30m in its stamping shop on the Vénissieux site (Rhône). In so doing, Renault Trucks is clearly stating its forward-looking ambitions and commitment to the future.

The second Renault Trucks Adventure is moving ahead at great pace. The expedition, known at the Cape to Cape, is set to depart North Cape (Norway) on 1 March and arrive in Cape Town (South Africa) on 1 July 2009.

Container haulage company, Stanian Transport, has taken delivery of a 6x2 Renault Premium 450.25 tractor unit, through Renault Trucks distributor JDS Trucks. In an important conquest deal, the Euro 5 truck, with automatic gearbox, is the first Renault to join a 30-strong fleet of Volvo and Scania vehicles.

Hayes Garden World has taken delivery of a 6x2 Renault Premium 450.25 tractor unit, with Optidriver gearbox and Privilege cab, through Renault Trucks dealer, JDS Trucks. It is the sixth Renault Premium to join its 80-strong mixed fleet.

Cambridgeshire based Heathcliff Haulage has taken delivery of two new Renault Magnum 500s, through Thompson Commercials at Boston. The 6x2, Euro 5 trucks have high roof, multipass cabs and are among the first new Renault Magnums to go on the road in the UK.

Coastal Waste, part of Devon Waste Management, has taken delivery of eight, 8x4 Renault Kerax 450.32 hookloaders. In an important conquest deal for Renault Trucks South West the new Euro 5 trucks are the first Renaults to join Coastal Waste’s 20-plus LGV fleet and will replace the company’s DAF hookloaders.

Leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke transportation vehicles, SHAWtrack Services, is currently taking delivery of 50 new Renault Premium 370.26s, through Nottingham based Renault Trucks distributor, RH Commercials, with another 130 of the same on order for delivery next year.

Parcel Delivery company, XDP Express, has taken delivery of four new Renault Premium 450.18 Privilege tractor units with Optidriver gearbox. The vehicles have been supplied through Renault distributor Allports Truck Centre and will be operated on a 4 year contract hire agreement managed by Allports’ associate company, Commercial Vehicle Rental (CVR).

Renault Trucks has held an open day on Monday 22nd September 2008 to welcome the latest intake of new recruits to its UK Advanced Apprentice Options Programme.

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.