Trucks
New VOSA powers could catch more overloads
An increase in the number of vehicles caught running above their gross or axle weight limits could result from new powers recently granted to VOSA, according to the UK’s leading axle weighing specialists.
CV show gets truck manufacturers’ support
Organisers of the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show are delighted that bookings are coming in thick and fast and are particularly pleased to have firm bookings from DAF Trucks, MAN Truck and Bus UK, Mercedes-Benz UK and Hino.
Iveco UK guarantees 4 per cent fuel saving with EcoStralis
UK fleet operators weighing up their next heavy truck purchase could benefit from at least a 4 per cent improvement in fuel economy with Iveco’s new ECOSTRALIS – guaranteed by the manufacturer for three years / 400,000 km.
Volvo fuel economy and dealer back up impress Brian Yeardley
Back-up from Volvo Dealer Crossroads and excellent fuel economy are two of the main reasons cited by international logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd for the company’s continuing acquisition and operation of Volvo FH low-height tractor units on its European and UK deliveries.
Mercedes-Benz Econic charges ahead in the Borders
Scotland’s first Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse collection vehicle to be fitted with an electrically powered GeesinkNorba body, is now delivering the combined benefits of reduced fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions.
The Co-operative Food Supply Chain opts for Scania
Scania has been selected to provide a total transport solution for The Co-operative Food Supply Chain (CFSC) in a major order which will see Scania provide new fleet vehicles and all associated service at CFSC's new Composite Distribution Centre for Scotland and the Isles.
Dual role for new DAFs at St Helens Council
Gritting trucks are a welcome sight when Arctic conditions start to bite. But having the high value vehicles lying idle for the rest of the year doesn’t go down so well with council tax payers.
Volvo truck dealer helps Midlands haulage firm’s growth
Walsall-based truck dealer, the Hartshorne Group is helping a Midland haulage company achieve its growth ambitions by supplying a new Volvo FH Rigid truck to the fleet of Uttoxeter-based Punchards Haulage.
Bernard Matthews gobbles up three new Volvo trucks
Three new Volvo FM three-axle tractors have helped Bernard Matthews Farms through their Christmas rush. The iconic turkey farmers took the new trucks onto their fleet as the feathers started to fly in the run up to the festive season.
Strong growth in sales of Dynafleet Online
The sales of Volvo's Dynafleet Online telematics system had a fantastic year in 2010. The Dynafleet Online portfolio increased by more than 40% which means that today more than 15,600 vehicles across Europe are actively connected to Dynafleet Online.
First-ever Volvo trucks for H Freund
Runcorn-based, H. Freund have purchased their first-ever Volvo trucks, courtesy of Thomas Hardie Commercials of Middlewich.
Better environment with longer timber haulage combinations
The half-time report presented on January 13th at the Nordic Transport Forum - the Nordic region’s annual conference for the transport sector - confirms that the new longer type of timber haulage combination currently being tested within the framework of the ‘En Trave Till’ (ETT) project can reduce the forestry industry’s carbon dioxide emissions from timber transport by just over 20 per cent.
New Volvo Used Truck Centre opens at Hythe, Kent
Transport operators in south-east England looking for premium-quality used trucks are now able to benefit from the opening of a new Volvo Used Truck Centre at Hythe in Kent.
Three more Mercedes-Benz CharterWay years for BSB Transport
So impressed was BSB Transport with its first experience of Mercedes-Benz CharterWay contract hire that when the three-year deal came to an end it had no hesitation in signing-up once again.
Black Amber - the latest limited edition truck from Scania
‘Simply’ owning or driving a Scania V8 truck is not enough for many keen truck owners and drivers, who spend untiring devotion on personalising their vehicles. For some of these fans, Scania is producing another series of special V8-powered trucks, following up on the success of the limited edition ‘Dark Diamond’.