Trucks
Aebi Schmidt enlists Mercedes-Benz to help keep the RAF flying
RAF bases around the world are being kept in ‘fighting fit’ operational condition by a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz-based airfield sweeping and snow clearing vehicles.
Volvo Trucks to boost production at River Valley plant in Virginia
Volvo Trucks in North America has announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at its New River Valley plant in Virginia and recall approximately 700 employees.
Lightweight Fiby tipper wins prestigious JEC Innovation award
This week the Fiby composite tipper won the ‘Innovation’ award in the Transport category at the JEC Composites Show in Paris. The Fiby - developed late last year especially for the construction segment - is built on a conventional Volvo FMX 8x4 chassis.
The Bristol & Avon Group invests for the future
West Country waste management and recycling specialist, Bristol & Avon Transport & Recycling Limited has made a major investment in 14 new Scania tippers to take the company forward over the coming years.
New DAF boosts productivity at recycling equipment firm
Productivity and efficiency in the collection, delivery and installation of recycling equipment has been considerably boosted by the flexibility designed into an unusual new DAF now in service with Husmann UK.
Stobart welcomes consultation into extended trailer lengths
Stobart Group welcomes the announcement by Roads Minister, Mike Penning MP. He announced to the House of Commons that a public consultation is launched, concerning high volume semi-trailers and longer trailer lengths.
Premiere for Volvo FE Hybrid in Europe
Volvo Trucks is starting to sell heavy hybrid trucks following a series of comprehensive field tests. In June, limited series production of approximately 100 hybrid trucks will get under way. Delivery of the trucks to customers in selected markets in Europe will occur from 2011 to 2013.
Cobra launch into commercial vehicle market at CV Show
Cobra is launching into the commercial vehicle industry at this year’s CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 12th to 14th April, with a range of new products aimed specifically at the van and truck market.
Lynch expands and goes for Volvo
Construction and plant hire specialists L. Lynch have added a pair of Volvo FM 8x2 rigids with cranes to their 450-strong fleet as part of a strategic expansion of their plant hire and haulage operations.
Bartrums trains for gains with Mercedes-Benz Actros
Drivers at Suffolk’s Bartrums Transport are being trained on how to get the very best from their Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks – at the wheel of the company’s own, specially converted tractor unit.
European Trunking for PTM International’s first Iveco Stralis
Specialist haulier PTM International has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis tractor unit from Hendy Van & Truck.
GMF&RS and Thomas Hardie celebrate another milestone
In 2011, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMF&RS) and Volvo Dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials are celebrating 20 years of a unique partnership.
Success for the Volvo FMX in the construction segment
The Volvo FMX has made a major impact on the construction truck market. Since its launch in April last year, almost 5,000 units have been sold and the new construction trucks have already been put to the test in extreme working conditions throughout Europe.
VOSA means business with Testing Transformation Programme
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the news that the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has met its target of opening 40 new Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) in the financial year, bringing the grand total of ATFs to 49 since the Testing Transformation Programme started in January last year.
TW Services recycles with Scania
Sandwich, Kent-based waste management and recycling specialist TW Services Limited has added a further five Scania vehicles to its fleet. Supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited's Purfleet branch, the order comprises two skiploaders, two hookloaders and a tipper with grab.