Trucks
Hamblys two for one FM rigid goes to top of the Claas
A new Volvo FM 6x2 rigid painstakingly specified to the requirements of family-owned Agricultural Machinery Dealership Hamblys Ltd is doing work that previously required two vehicles, according to Managing Director Steve Barrett.
Mercedes-Benz Axor breeds success for Pets Corner
Fast-growing Pets Corner supplies a huge range of products, including high-quality animal bedding – now its driver Frank Smeets can rest easy too, in the roof-mounted sleeper pod fitted to his new Mercedes-Benz truck.
Engine enhancements boost efficiency at Jack Richards & Son
National haulage company Jack Richards & Son Ltd has reported delight with the performance of some of its DAF XF105.460 Space cab 6x2 FTG tractors, powered by the new and improved PACCAR MX engine.
FH16-750 makes construction industry debut at Hillhead 2012
The Volvo FH16-750 makes its UK and Ireland construction industry show debut on the Volvo Construction Equipment stand at Hillhead 2012 where a 6x2 tractor unit will be on display together with two high spec Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers.
Coca-Cola Enterprises operates UK’s largest CBM-powered truck fleet
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has taken delivery of an additional 13 gas-powered Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trucks, following the impressive results of a year-long trial with an identical seed vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Actros joins the premier league
Lee Christopher, Managing Director of Premier Logistics, knows a highly visible truck can only help to raise the image of his company – a philosophy fully reflected by his latest Mercedes-Benz Actros!
Renault Trucks first 26 tonne hybrid enters UK service
Renault Trucks UK Ltd has handed over the keys to its first 26t hybrid to enter service in the UK to Norbert Dentressangle.
Used trucks are ‘good to go’ with new selected & approved offers
Buying a Volvo Used Truck is now an even more customer-friendly experience with the introduction of a series of important refinements to the already comprehensive ‘Selected Used Truck’ programme.
Renault Trucks joins forces with Thompson Commercials for Tip-ex 2012
Renault Trucks, in conjunction with Thompson Commercials, will be showcasing three trucks on its stand at Tip-ex this year.
Location is key to new ATF centre at MC Truck & Bus Hythe
The first VOSA approved ATF (authorised testing facility) in the Canterbury and Hastings area has been opened by MC Truck and Bus Hythe this April.
Fuel-efficiency wins Iveco EcoStralis order with CFT Services
Lancashire-based CFT Services has acquired 8 new ultra fuel-efficient Iveco ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units – and has an additional six identical vehicles due for delivery in September 2012.
Iveco completes delivery of over 200 heavy trucks to the UK MOD
Iveco Defence Vehicles has completed delivery of its largest ever order in the UK of 206 6x6 and 8x8 Trakkers to support the Royal Engineers on operations.
Used Volvo reliability secures JF Pearce & Sons new truck order
The superb reliability of a number of used Volvos in the fleet, together with a desire to operate trucks with what was seen as an ‘uncomplicated SCR engine’, finally convinced the directors of Mendip operator J F Pearce and Sons that they should invest in new Volvo vehicles.
Home shopping experience wins Tesco truck order for Iveco
Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, is adding 20 Eurocargo 18 tonners to its fleet in a move which marks the first Iveco trucks to be operated by the supermarket chain.
MC Truck & Bus triumphs at MOT first time pass rates
MC Truck & Bus has once again demonstrated its success by smashing past the national average first time HGV MOT pass rate for 2011, achieving an outstanding 95.1% average across the company.