Trucks
Commercial vehicle dealer launches online shop
A new online shop selling consumables to the motor industry was launched last month (Nov 12) by independent commercial vehicle dealer MC Group.
Bevan box offers the best of all worlds
Bigger, lighter and built to a higher standard – the Bevan Group box body fitted to Dowding & Plummer’s new 7.5-tonner is a winner from all angles.
Iveco vehicles named Truck of the Year in China and Brazil
Iveco has recently been awarded with two prestigious international distinctions: in China, the new Naveco Chaoyue truck was awarded “Truck of the Year China 2013”, while in Brazil, the Iveco Tector Attack received the AutoData Award in the truck category.
Iveco Stralis Active Time tractors make light work of bulk tipping
Iveco has signed a key conquest deal with West Thurrock-based Foley and Miles, delivering the first ever Iveco's into the company’s 49-strong heavy truck operation.
New Actros takes fuel efficiency to the ‘max’
Food ingredient distribution specialist Maxim Logistics has hit upon a tasty recipe for fuel-saving success in the shape of its first three Mercedes-Benz tractor units.
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).