Trucks
1500th Volvo Truck for Nijhof-Wassink
Nijhof-Wassink from Rijssen in the Netherlands has taken delivery of its 1500th Volvo truck - an EEV-classified FH-420 that is to be used for international haulage – continuing a relationship with Volvo Trucks that goes back to 1967.
Mercedes-Benz Actros are welcomed at John Guest
John Guest is celebrating 50 years of innovation and commitment to quality – how appropriate then, that the two premium specification tractor units in which it has just invested were built by a manufacturer that shares the same values.
Bespoke DAF XF105 adds glitz and glam to Alex Glenn’s fleet
Bedfordshire-based fresh produce wholesaler Alex Glenn Potatoes has taken delivery of its very first DAF tractor unit; a fully customised DAF FTG XF105.460.
Skan Group to consolidate Boughton & Oldbury at key locations
Skan Group Holdings, which acquired the former Reynolds Boughton businesses in May this year – and which also owns Oldbury UK, is to consolidate the engineering, assembly and production activities of the two companies at two key locations – Winkleigh in Devon and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
Dennison Commercials gets United’s milk collection mooooving
United Dairy Farmers has recently taken delivery of a new Volvo truck from local dealership, Dennison Commercials Ltd.
Jubilee Clip founder fastens on to Fuso Canter
Ninety years after it gave the world the ubiquitous Jubilee Clip, L Robinson & Co has taken a leap into the future by investing in a state-of-the art delivery vehicle.
Kier contract wins spell good news for Mercedes-Benz
Norfolk residents are now benefiting from improved waste and recycling, street cleansing and grounds maintenance services following the introduction of a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks.
Junk-It goes for growth with Euro 5 Fuso Canter
Fast-growing waste management and clearance specialist Junk-It (Scotland) does its bit for the environment by recycling at every opportunity – so the clean, ‘green’ credentials of its latest 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter made it a particularly welcome addition to the company’s fleet.
Bond’s drivers are neither shaken nor stirred by Mercedes Actros
Transport Manager Ian Addis was a dyed-in-the-wool manual gearbox man – until he tried the 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift automated system fitted to his company’s five new Actros tractor units.
Fleet renewal partnership begins for Bywaters as new Volvos roll in
The delivery of 52 new Volvo trucks to London and south-east England’s premier recycling company, Bywaters is well underway.
Mercedes Actros: more mileage from less diesel
After 10,000 kilometres it is official: the new Actros from Mercedes-Benz combines ultra-low exhaust emissions with ultra-low fuel consumption.
Firow sets the pace as Boughton returns to market
Some of the first hook loader vehicles to be completed by the now renamed Boughton Engineering company have entered service with Firow Ltd., one of the country’s largest specialist vehicle, hire fleet providers.
Considerable media interest in Volvo Trucks’ alternative drivelines
Over a period of two weeks, more than 90 journalists from many parts of the world have been visiting Volvo Trucks in Gothenburg to test drive three of the company’s most environmentally-optimised vehicles: the Volvo FM MethaneDiesel, Volvo FE Hybrid and Volvo FH DME.
DAF & Imperial named top 'Apprenticeship Employers'
Both DAF Trucks and Imperial Commercials have been recognised in the first ever Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, supported by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and City & Guilds - the UK’s leading vocational education organisation.
Renault Trucks opens the doors on refurbished London dealership
Renault Truck Commercials has invested over £175,000 in the refurbishment of its strategically located London dealership, at Park Royal.