Trucks
Volvo Used Truck opens Trade and Export Centre in Coventry
Volvo Trucks Used Truck Department has opened its first dedicated Trade & Export Centre. The facility, which is located on Padstow Road, off Torrington Avenue, close to the A45, in the Tile Hill area of Coventry, offers trade and export buyers the opportunity to view a comprehensive stock of around 100 trucks.
Successful ASDA evaluation programme for Volvo and Crossroads
Volvo Trucks and independent dealer group Crossroads have successfully completed a rigorous, four month long assessment by ASDA.
Volvo Trucks launches new game for smartphones and tablets
You’re driving a brand new Volvo FH16 with 750 hp.... Suddenly an obstacle appears in the middle the road. Time is scarce. What do you do? In FH16 750, Volvo Trucks’ new game for smartphones and tablets, fast reactions are everything.
Tyresure Bus and Truck Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Having already enjoyed considerable success in the UK consumer market with its passenger car TPMS system, market leader Tyresure has now unveiled its multi-axle truck and bus application.
Gregory invests in three of a Mercedes-Benz kind
The Gregory Distribution Group has ordered 30 premium specification Actros tractor units in a deal that represents a breakthrough for Mercedes-Benz.
Stobart and Nestlé rewarded for friendly miles
Eddie Stobart’s partnership with Nestlé UK, which focuses on driving down carbon emissions from its supply chain, has earned the sustainable distribution award at last night’s IGD Food Industry Awards.
Volvo’s whole life costs impress Rhys Davies Freight Logistics
Impressed by promising fuel returns and the ‘total offer’ presented by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West, national independent logistics provider, Rhys Davies Freight Logistics has recently taken delivery of eight new Volvo FH tractor units.
High power, high spec DAF is flagship of Barry Proctor fleet
At 510 horsepower, bristling with extra lights, and in a stunning metallic paint finish, the new DAF XF105 flagship of the 24-strong fleet of Barry Proctor Services Limited is sure to be a head-turner.
£33m boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial
Some hauliers will be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth published today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
Volvo tridem offers improved weight distribution and payload
Three Volvo 8x4 rear-end-loaders featuring a ‘tridem’ rear axle arrangement are proving so successful that West Country waste recycling company Viridor has recently placed orders for additional vehicles.
Boughton’s new skip loader Kwikcova rolls out over three Hills
The first three of Boughton Engineering’s new Kwikcova CMs autosheeting systems for skip loaders have entered service with Swindon-based Hills Waste Solutions.
Devereux Transport benefit from Volvo’s Flexi-Lease and Fuelwatch
Respected independent, family-owned haulier Devereux Transport of Billingham, has put six new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units into service with the north-east company’s smartly turned out fleet.
Custom-built Eurocargo artic plots course for Europe
Plymouth-based South West Boat Transport has taken delivery of a custom-built Iveco Eurocargo 230E25T/P artic featuring an impressively high specification.
Volvo FH16-750 Truckstop Tour heads for Scotland
Operators and drivers in Scotland will get the chance to take a close look at the new Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit when an example of this, the latest addition to the Volvo range, heads north of the border.
Allied Bakeries delivers daily bread with line-up of new DAF trucks
One of the UK’s leading bread makers, Allied Bakeries, is undergoing a significant fleet renewal programme following the purchase of 105 new DAF commercial vehicles.