Trucks

Frugal on fuel and a comfortable cab - the DAF 105

With a year’s experience under their belt since buying their first DAF XF105 and with four now in the fleet, the verdict of Staffordshire haulier Coleman International is that this is truck that’s frugal on fuel and brimming with driver comfort features.

Buying forklifts from unauthorised sources

Trucks Direct UK Ltd, one of the UK's largest suppliers of quality used forklift trucks for sale and hire, comment as industry leaders from the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) have voiced their concerns over online forklift sales after the discovery of a forklift being sold via an auction site that was in poor condition.

Karl’s productive FH allows for inflation on the move

According to Karl Jones, attention to detail when choosing the specification of the latest Volvo FH tractor unit to join the family business of Karl Jones and Son Haulage Ltd has brought major productivity benefits.

‘Outstanding’ Renault Premium Lander sets new standard for PJ Webb

South Wales based aggregate haulage company, PJ Webb Haulage Ltd., has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a new 8x4 Renault Premium Lander 460, with Optidriver gearbox.

Coleman’s ABC drinks to new Iveco Fleet

East Sussex-based drinks wholesaler Coleman’s ABC has replaced half of its commercial vehicle fleet with new Ivecos, including two 12 tonne rigids built onto Iveco’s special ‘EL’ low height chassis and supplied by Hendy Van & Truck.

Nidera’s new Actros are the cream of the crop

One of Britain’s busiest grain merchants has sown the seeds of future success by investing in its first New Actros tractor units from Mercedes-Benz.

Boughton hooks up for Countrystyle

Leading British-built hook loader manufacturer, Boughton Engineering, has delivered the first vehicles in a major fleet replacement programme to Kent-based waste management and recycling company, Countrystyle Group.

Firow adds 90 DAFs in fleet expansion

Recent deliveries to Firow Limited in support of further fleet expansion brings the number of DAFs supplied to the Cheshire company so far this year to 90.

Baldwins get heavy with Volvo

Baldwins Crane Hire has taken their first pair of heavy haulage Volvo tractors to move mobile crane components and their ballast blocks, bringing their truck fleet to seven.

Charity auction of the very first new Volvo FH

Volvo Trucks is to sell the first series-manufactured new Volvo FH to the highest bidder on eBay. The truck is a unique one-off collector’s item and all the proceeds will go to charity with bids starting at one Euro (81p).

Leeds Paper Recycling adds Boughton-equipped vehicles to its fleet

When Michael Todd bought his first truck in 1990, to start Leeds Paper Recycling – a business collecting paper, cardboard and metal for onward sale to merchants, he sowed the seeds of a successful and still family run business which confidently expects to grow to a turnover of £20 million in the next two years.

Number one Renault truck is all round hit for Selby’s Garage

Leicestershire bulk haulage company, Selby’s Garage, has taken delivery of an 8x4 Renault Lander 430.32. It is the first Renault truck to join the company’s 12-strong mixed fleet of Foden, Scania, Mercedes-Benz and MAN and is already proving a hit with drivers.