Trucks
I’Anson Bros Ltd take their first Volvo FM Tridem
Masham-based I’Anson Bros Ltd have taken a Volvo 8x4 tridem which is delivering to their Animal Feed customers on three vital fronts for them; payload, traction and access.
Latest truck-friendly satnav 'aces' FTA test
The latest truck friendly satellite navigation unit should put paid to those over-familiar stories of lorry drivers coming unstuck down narrow roads, or under low bridges, after using satnav units designed for cars.
Volvo takes the lead in the heavyweight class
The Volvo FH16 is now being launched in a version for heavy haulage involving gross combination weights of up to 295 tonnes dependent upon gradient. The combination of massive power, agility and robust technology take Volvo to the very top of the heavyweight class.
Volvo delivers more traction for Hewicks
Hewicks Haulage, which provides general traction alongside its associate managed co-products tanker fleet, Cave Liquid Haulage, has taken delivery of its first three Volvo FH13 6x2 tractor units.
Clash of the titans
A tough job meets a tough truck in the deep north west of Scotland as Loch Clash Fish put another Volvo on the road, an FH-540 6x2 tractor unit.
BRS launches new web site
BRS, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial vehicle contract hire and truck rental solutions has launched a new web site at brs.co.uk.
Volvo’s global online community for drivers
Volvo Trucks has launched its Worldtrucker online community, with the aim of making it the largest and most active truck driver community in the world. By offering an Internet community to drivers, the company hopes to boost interest in the profession and support the recruitment of new drivers.
EMR launches attention-grabbing new livery on latest Volvo Fleet
Global leader in metal recycling EMR has launched its high profile, attention grabbing new livery on the company’s twenty-two new Volvo trucks, which were supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials at Trafford Park, Manchester.
Hartshorne in fuel tanker order
Walsall-based Volvo truck dealer Hartshorne Motor Services has supplied a specially converted new tanker to BD Fuels - one of Staffordshire’s largest fuel oil distributors.
Two Ocelots dispatched for trials down under
Gerald Howarth MP, Minister for International Security Strategy, today had the first viewing of the utility and command variants of Force Protection Europe’s Ocelot, as they were being prepared for transportation to Australia.
Fuso Canter gets a stamp of approval
Liverpool-based independent mail company Secured Mail has received a first class delivery of its own, in the shape of five Fuso Canter light trucks.
Dynafleet helps recover stolen truck
For the first time, Volvo Trucks’ ‘Dynafleet’ web-based transport information system has helped the police to recover a stolen truck and its cargo. Tracking the vehicle using Dynafleet online, every step taken by the thieves was identified and addresses were clearly identified.
CMG takes first Volvo FL 16-tonne crewcab wrecker
Award-winning Newport Pagnell-based recovery specialists, CMG Rescue Services, have taken their first light rigid Volvo to join their rescue and recovery fleet.
Major acquisition adds four Iveco dealerships for Guest Trucks
West Bromwich-based dealer group Guest Trucks has further strengthened its Iveco network with the addition of four new dealerships trading as Sherwood Truck & Van.
Extra long timber haulage combination tested successfully
The ETT (En Trave Till or ‘One More Pile’) project has been in progress in northern Sweden for two years now. The project’s aim is to find ways to rationalise timber haulage and using a 30-metre long Volvo combination with a payload of 66 tonnes plays a central role.