Trucks
Eley Transport South East targets fuel savings with EcoStralis
Folkestone-based Eley Transport South East is targeting lower fuel consumption after taking delivery of a pair of ultra-efficient Iveco ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.
New main dealer for Isuzu Truck in South Wales
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK is continuing with its drive to expand its dealer network during 2012.
Continental work awaits CPL Transport Services’ new Iveco Stralis
International haulage and abnormal load specialist CPL Transport Services has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis, which is being closely evaluated against other marques in the fleet.
Optimised line-built Volvo drays join Carlsberg fleet
Designed and built to provide optimum operational flexibility and ease of use for drivers and crew, 16 new Volvo vehicles entered service with Carlsberg UK Ltd at their Stonecross (Warrington) and Croydon Regional Distribution Depots recently.
Iveco wins the Dakar 2012
With a first, second and sixth place in the overall truck ranking, Iveco dominated the 33rd Dakar, the world's most important rally, where most of the European and Asian Truck OEMs participated.
Trio of Stralis’ for Triple A Transport Services
A trio of new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super3 6x2 twin-steer tractor units have entered operation with Tilbury-based Triple A Transport Services.
Wheel and tyre choice cuts CO2 emissions
In 2010, global CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels rose by more than 5% according to the International Energy Agency.
DAF CF75 cements its position in Lafarge fleet
DAF has cemented its place in the Lafarge fleet after the building materials supplier took delivery of 12 new 360hp CF75s for use by its Readymix division.
Diamond H’s first Volvo takes truck-mounted cranes to new heights
To meet rising demand from the sector generally, and wind farm construction companies in particular, heavy lifting specialists Diamond H Transport have invested in a new Volvo FH-500 Heavy Haulage 8x4 tractor unit equipped with a FASSI F1500XP crane.
New Mercedes-Benz Actros International Truck of the Year 2012
Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce its New Actros has won the coveted title of International Truck of the Year 2012, becoming the first manufacturer in nearly two decades to win the award in consecutive years.
Iveco: Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year 2011
Iveco has been recognised by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership with a prestigious award for being the Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year 2011.
First FMX tipper in South Wales joins Bob Gay Plant Hire fleet
Operating from a depot in Pontypridd, the first Volvo FMX 8x4 tipper sold in South Wales joined Bob Gay Plant Hire recently.
Volvo covers the ground for Eurovia
Eurovia, one of the UK’s leading provider of highway and infrastructure services, have taken delivery of a new Volvo FM 8x2 rear-steer vehicle for highway resurfacing work. Since its arrival it has proved so successful, there’s an order for a second in the pipeline.
Compact FL Fire Appliances enter service in North Wales
Five new Volvo FL-260 Fire Appliances have joined the fleet of North Wales Fire & Rescue Service as part of a rolling programme of vehicle replacement.
Johnston Sweepers to clean up with nimble Fuso Canter
Its exceptionally high payload potential and small footprint made the 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter the perfect platform for a new truck-mounted sweeper designed to work on narrow urban streets.