Trucks

H N Sillifant’s dual purpose FM tipper heads for the coast

A striking new Volvo FM 8x4 dual-purpose tipper has entered service with West Country operator H.N. Sillifant from Davidstow near Camelford, Cornwall.

It’s ‘Ruby Tuesday’ as Mertrux celebrates 40th in CV Show style

Visitors to the Commercial Vehicle Show 2011 were treated to an impressive display of trucks marking the 40th anniversary of Britain’s longest-serving Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Warburtons steps on the gas with dual-fuel Mercedes-Benz Axors

‘Britain’s Favourite Baker’ has introduced a breath of fresh air to its distribution fleet in the shape of six dual-fuel Mercedes-Benz Axor tractor units.

Canute evaluates ‘whole life’ costs of DAF’s XF105

Canute Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing logistics companies, has put a dozen DAF XF105s into its 600 vehicle fleet to evaluate the whole life cost of running the model.

DAFcheck: 4000 inspections every week and counting

The DAFcheck maintenance records system continues to assist road transport operators and technicians improve access to,and retention of, service and maintenance records averaging some 4000 inspection records every week, having just passed 280,000 inspections since launch.

Continentals's new HD HYBRID Tyre

Continental Tyres has added another new product to its commercial vehicle tyre range in the UK and Ireland that has the potential to transform the goods transport sector. Called HD HYBRID, the new dual-purpose drive axle tyre is designed for vehicles that do a combination of regional and long distance work.

Turners (Soham) hits triple century with DAF CF

Cambridgeshire-based haulage firm Turners (Soham) has recently taken delivery of its 300th specialised DAF CF FTP tractor unit. The arrival of the new truck means Turners (Soham) is now one of the largest fleet operators of FTP CFs in the UK and it will form part of the specialised transport operator’s existing 1000-strong truck fleet.

Precision selling converts Devon operator to Volvo

The first of two new Volvo FH 6x2 rigid trucks has entered service with Devon-based haulier M R Horn Transport.

FMX first choice for Mendip muckaway says Graham Hilborne

When Mendip tipper operator Graham Hilborne found that he needed a heavy-duty version of the Volvo FM eight-wheeler for muckaway work, he turned to his local Volvo Dealer – Truck and Bus Wales & West Ltd. - for advice.

British Truck Grand Prix comes to Donington Park

After ten years away from the UK, Donington Park is proud to welcome the return of the British Truck Grand Prix in association with Renault Trucks this weekend, as the 2011 European series commences at the legendary Leicestershire circuit.

Volvo FL 12-tonner improves customer relations

A new Volvo 12-tonne GVW FL curtain-side bodied rigid supplied recently to Ace Packaging of Plympton, Devon, is already benefiting customer relations. “Up until the time we took delivery of our new Volvo we had always relied upon the services of a contract hire company for all our transport needs,” explained Ace’s Production Manager John Davis.