Trucks
Scania has acquired its Portuguese distributor
Scania has reached an agreement with Cimpomóvel Veículos Pesados, S.A. to acquire its truck and bus distribution system in Portugal from April this year. The transaction covers a nationwide sales and service network, encompassing six wholly owned dealerships. These operations have 250 employees.
DAF named 'Best Coach Engine Producer of the Year 2007'
Bus World Asia is one of the world's most prestigious bus and coach shows. DAF was declared 'Best Coach Engine Producer of the Year 2007' at the event in Shanghai. The pioneering reliability and durability of the 9.2-litre PACCAR PR engine and the 12.9-litre PACCAR MX, combined with the favourable fuel consumption they exhibit, helped DAF take the title. Chair of the panel Martial Benoot declared: "These features make the PACCAR engines developed and manufactured by DAF ideal for buses and coaches".
Volvo says Yuan in safe hands
Volvo Truck Corporation has received an order for 76 distribution trucks from the People’s Bank of China, contributing to a total fleet of 425 Volvo trucks already owned by the Bank – the largest single Volvo fleet in China.
Kier Plant goes Volvo with FM-380 rigids
Kier Plant – an arm of leading construction, development and service group, Kier – has taken delivery of two Volvo FM-380 6x2 Euro 4 rigid trucks, basing the decision on Volvo’s reputation in the industry. Operating from depots at Liverpool and Sharpness and running at 26 tonnes GVW, the trucks will be used for transporting temporary site accommodation, telehandlers and general plant.
Scania opens component paint shop in Netherlands
Today Scania inaugurates a new facility for painting cab and chassis parts in Meppel, the Netherlands. Trucks painted according to the special wishes of each transport company is a growing business. With in-house component painting operations, Scania will take advantage of that potential. The paint shop will have 150 employees when in full operation.
Airfreight specialist finds DAF XF105 frugal on fuel
Heathrow based airfreight specialist PRS Distribution Limited is finding that its new DAF XF105 is performing well on fuel now that it’s been in service a couple of months.
First Volvo Trucks for Arclid Transport
Cheshire-based, Arclid Transport have added two new vehicles to their fleet – their first ever Volvo trucks - which took to the road at the beginning of March.
Australia’s best truck driver crowned by Scania
27 year old David Whyte was crowned Australia’s best truck driver at the Young Australian Truck Driver 2007 final, taking place in Sydney past weekend.
Order for 113 Volvo city buses in the Netherlands
Volvo Buses has received an order for 113 low-emission city buses from Volvo’s international customer Veolia, with presence in different area’s in the Netherlands.
Double victory delights Guest Trucks
West Midlands-based commercial vehicle specialists Guest Trucks had double reason to celebrate at the Iveco National Sales Conference and Awards on Friday 31 March, after picking up the two top awards of the evening.
Denby Transport go straight to Euro 5 with Volvo
One of the UK’s most influential and high-profile international operators has gone straight to Euro 5 with Volvo for its 2007 fleet purchasing decision.
DAFs help keep the traffic flowing in Central Scotland
Fifteen DAF trucks featuring specially designed bodies and equipment are now entering service with Stirling Council to help keep the traffic flowing freely across a key part of central Scotland whatever the weather conditions.
Volvo to complete purchase of Nissan Diesel
When the acceptance period for Volvo’s offer for Nissan Diesel expired on March 23rd, Volvo had received a total of roughly 96% of the shares outstanding. Since Volvo has received more than two thirds of the shares in Nissan Diesel, a process is now being initiated to redeem the remaining shares outstanding.
East Anglia’s first Volvo FE enters service with D E Downham
The first Volvo FE in East Anglia has gone into service with timber distribution company D E Downham of Wisbech. The Euro 4 compliant 4x2 rigid curtainsider joins the company’s fleet of 10 trucks and continues their transition from used to new vehicles, following a Volvo FL which joined the fleet some 18 months ago. Strong dealer support from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia was a key factor in D E Downham’s purchase decision.
Proven reliability wins Eurocargo deal with Ontime Rescue & Recovery
Ontime Rescue & Recovery has added two specialist Iveco Eurocargo accident recovery vehicles to its fleet, to operate on dedicated contracts with Essex Police and Thames Valley Police.