Trucks
Peter Green chilled takes five new Volvos
Somerset-based operator Peter Green Chilled has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH tractors, the first Volvo trucks to join the fleet in almost 25 years.
Scania challenges truck drivers and promotes road safety
The world’s largest truck driver competition and training event, Scania Driver Competitions, tests drivers for the fifth year in 2012.
DAF opens subsidiary in Moscow
DAF Trucks N.V. has opened its own marketing and sales office in Moscow with a view to furthering DAF's growth in the Russian market.
High powered DAF for Arden Wood Shavings
Optimising journey times and overcoming wind resistance when carrying high sided containers are the main reasons behind Arden Wood Shavings choosing the highest power rating available in its new 44 tonne DAF drawbar outfit.
Olympics starts race for night-time deliveries
Night-time deliveries will form a major part of logistics companies’ plans next summer when the biggest sporting event in the world visits London bringing with it severely restricted goods delivery slots.
Inauguration of Volvo Truck Center in Skawina, Poland
Volvo Trucks Poland has moved its Volvo Truck Center operations in the Kraków area to a completely new Volvo facility in Skawina. The investment proves Volvo Trucks’ commitment to the continuous development and modernisation of its sales and service network with the aim of raising the quality of its customer service even further.
10 tonne Eurocargos take on ‘wait and load’ service in London
London-based Orion Waste Solutions is adding four new Ivecos to its fleet on the back of unrivalled support from local dealer Stormont Truck & Van. Its latest order sees three 10 tonne Eurocargo 100E18K hookloaders and a 32 tonne Trakker hookloader enter service, each wrapped in the company’s bold green, blue and white livery.
Additional truck and van expertise for TyreSafe
Having recently warned about the rising levels of van tyre abuse, TyreSafe has significantly increased its van and truck expertise by signing up Mercedes-Benz Vans as its latest vehicle manufacturer member.
Volvo Trucks’ new rear axle can reduce fuel consumption
Volvo Trucks is now taking yet another step towards reducing its customers’ fuel costs by introducing a new rear axle for fast, heavy long-haul operations which could cut fuel consumption by up to two per cent, compared with today’s hub-reduction axles.
Dealer back up and Volvo quality seal double FMX deal for ISM
The first two Volvo FMX trucks to be ordered in the UK have gone into service with Lancashire-based waste recycling company ISM.
New Mercedes-Benz Atego is a Clear winner
Entrepreneur Chris Hocken is boxing clever with his new venture – an eye-catching, mobile promotional space mounted on a Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis.
Volvo Trucks tablet magazine available on Android
A new issue of Volvo Trucks’ tablet magazine, which was successfully launched for the iPad in January, is now available – this time also for Android tablets.
Volvo Trucks tackles blind-side accident scenarios
Volvo Trucks has a long tradition of working with traffic safety. Through innovative solutions, the company strives constantly to improve safety in and around the truck.
Skan Group Holdings acquires Reynolds Boughton
Skan Group Holdings Limited, has successfully completed negotiations with Baker Tilly Restructuring and Recovery to acquire the assets and businesses of both Reynolds Boughton Limited and Reynolds Boughton (Devon) Limited – previously collectively known as the Boughton Group.
Volvo FMX wears three hats
Is it a rigid, a wagon and drag or a low loader? Operated by A P Pavers, this new Volvo FMX is all three and is busy delivering top productivity for the firm.