Trucks
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.
Renault Lander collects refuse contract for Transwaste
Waste management services company, Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates Limited, has taken delivery of its first Renault Lander 310.26 6x2 rear steer rigid with Farid TS1 refuse collection body and rear end loader.
Volvo 8x4 Tridem for Cowindale Feeds of Carmarthen
A new Volvo FM-420 8x4 Tridem has entered service with animal feeds specialist Cowindale Feeds of Carmarthen, South Wales.
Digital driver’s handbook from Volvo Trucks
Every Volvo truck has its own unique driver’s handbook whose contents are individually tailored to match the vehicle’s specification. Now it is also possible to download it - for free - via the Internet.
MC Truck Rental spots customer desire for Volvo trucks on short-term hire
MC Truck Rental has done its biggest order to date whilst becoming one of the few rental companies to offer Volvo trucks on a spot hire basis. Over 100 new Volvo vehicles have been added to their fleet as spot hire and contract hire vehicle replacements.
Mercedes-Benz Actros go with the grain for Openfield
Grain merchant Openfield has sown the seeds of future success by commissioning a new fleet of 11 premium specification Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units.
Encon invests in ‘safety first’ Bevan bodies
Safety was at the top of its agenda when insulation specialist Encon ordered the latest additions to its distribution fleet.