Trucks
DAF automatic performs well when the chips are down!
Specifying an automatic gearbox in their new DAF CF65 curtainsider is helping make easier work of collecting potatoes in bulk from farms and distributing them to fish and chip shops around Bedfordshire.
Complete DAF range available in Euro 5 configuration
Following the introduction of the new LF series with new 4.5 litre and 6.7 litre Euro 4 engines last year, DAF’s popular range of distribution trucks will also be available with Euro 5 emission levels from this summer.
DAF introduces on- line bodybuilding for LF
DAF is pioneering a pilot scheme which will see its LF45 7.5 tonne 4 by 2 rigid light truck range being offered with box and curtainsided bodies built on line at the Leyland Trucks factory, home of LF production.
DAF Telematics and Infotainment System
DAF Telematics and Infotainment System is a data communication system, which sets new standards. The system, which will be available as an option on DAF's CF and XF models from the end of 2007, will enable operators to further optimise their fleet management and business processes.
750,000th DAF truck manufactured in Eindhoven
DAF Trucks N.V. delivered the 750,000th truck manufactured in Eindhoven. Mr A.L. Goudriaan, President-Director of DAF, handed over the keys of the XF105—International Truck of the Year 2007—to Mr L.H. de Rijke, Chairman of the Board of Management of De Rijke Group, one of the leading logistics service providers in the chemical industry in Europe.
Major order for Volvo Trucks in Russia
Russian logistics company Sunflower has signed a contract to buy 300 trucks from Volvo Trucks in Russia. The contract includes financing for all the trucks through Volvo Financial Services and contributes further to the rapid sales growth in Russia.
Hughes Specialised Transport maintain an all Volvo fleet
Gwynedd based, Hughes Specialised Transport Ltd, have added two more Volvo FH artics to their all-Volvo fleet.
Continued strong demand in Eastern Europe
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries to Europe rose by 16 per cent between January and April, totalling 18,228 units. Deliveries to Eastern Europe increased by 67 per cent to 5,073 trucks. In North America, deliveries dropped by 54 per cent to 5,308. All told, deliveries decreased by 8 per cent, totalling 30,423 trucks.
Two UK teams through to Vista Finals
For the first time ever, two teams from the UK have earned the right to represent their Volvo Truck and Bus Dealerships in the grand final of Volvo’s ultra-prestigious VISTA Championship which will be held on June 26th in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Mainland Group orders Ivecos following competitive trial
Northampton-based Mainland Group, a member of the Pall-Ex network, has taken delivery of its first Euro 4 vehicle after running an extensive trial with 7.5 tonne demonstrators from different manufacturers, to determine its preference for EGR v SCR.
Fleet operator’s Home Bargains expand their fleet with Volvo
In just two and a half years, Liverpool-based retail grocers Home Bargains Ltd. have gone from operating a non-Volvo fleet to operating a fleet consisting of 24 Volvo trucks.
Volvo Technician Training Awards 2007
Graduating Volvo Technicians and Master Technicians from Dealerships across the UK and Ireland were honoured last week in a glittering ceremony hosted by Volvo Truck and Bus and Dealer Network senior management at the National Motorcycle Museum close by the NEC at Birmingham.
Volvo Trucks’ new Umeå paintshop meets customers demands on finish
Volvo Trucks Umeå’s new topcoat paint-shop in northern Sweden is an advanced and fully automated facility that meets and even surpasses customers’ ever-higher demands on quality and finish.
New London van guide to ease parking woes
The Freight Transport Association is delighted to be leading the way on tackling parking problems with the launch of the new London Van Guide.
Road pricing - support from freight industry
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the publication of the draft bill providing the opportunity for local authorities to trial road pricing schemes. However, FTA says that road pricing must not be proposed as a panacea to solve the nation's congestion problems.