Trucks
FTA's online updates keep lorry operators ahead of the weather
With the wintry weather conditions forecast to return to many parts of the UK this week, it is vital that lorry operators have the correct information on road and weather conditions in order for them to make informed decisions regarding their transport operations.
Hauliers face perfect storm as diesel costs soar, says RHA
After the disruptions caused by snow and ice, attention is swinging back to soaring fuel prices over the past two weeks.
Road haulage costs rise by 4.9%
Road haulage costs rose by 4.9% in the 12 months to October 1, according to the Road Haulage Association’s annual cost movement survey.
Eddie Stobart helps raise over £730,000 for Cancer Research UK
Stobart Group and stars from the channel Five hit – Eddie Stobart: Trucks & Trailers – came together in London on Saturday night to support Ronan Keating’s annual Emeralds & Ivy Ball and help raise almost three quarters of a million pounds in aid of Cancer Research UK and The Marie Keating Foundation.
DAF LF Hybrid enters production
As one of the leading European truck manufacturers, DAF has started production of its hybrid distribution truck. The DAF LF Hybrid uses a parallel diesel/electric hybrid system, where the truck is driven by the diesel engine, the electric engine or a combination of both.
Still toughest in the world after 50 years
Volvo Trucks’ impact test is a 50-year veteran in the world of safety testing. It is still the toughest yardstick in the truck industry and is stricter and more comprehensive than the latest EU legislative requirements. “We will continue to test our cabs according to the previous Swedish impact test norms,” comments Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director, Volvo Trucks.
Heron snaps up four fresh Volvos
Frozen foods retailer, Heron Foods, have added four new Volvo FE-300 rigid trucks with Solomon fridge bodies to the fleet that services their 160 stores in the midlands and the north of England.
Mercedes-Benz has the ‘white stuff’ for Clean
Leading laundry operator Clean has chosen to run a pair of Mercedes-Benz trucks from a new, state-of-the-art facility, one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe.
DAF expands its CF range
DAF has expanded its popular CF85 series with two four-axle rigid chassis vehicles. Both models feature three rear axles — the middle one driven and the front one steered. On the new FAK CF85, the last axle is a trailing axle and on the FAQ CF85 a steered trailing axle.
DAF dealers open Authorised Testing Facilities
Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) will have been opened at two DAF dealers by the end of the year with a further five scheduled to be operating by the end of February 2011.
Truckers warned to be aware of novice cyclists
Lorry drivers in London should be extra vigilant as thousands of inexperienced cyclists are expected to take advantage of the Cycle Hire Scheme, launched by Transport for London (TfL) today.
Renault Trucks unique demonstrator programme
Renault Trucks has launched a unique demonstrator programme that will see ten of the latest specification Premium 460.25 6x2 long distance tractor units take to the roads in two very striking liveries. Nine of the new Premiums in the demonstration programme are fully wrapped in the Union Jack and will operate from Renault Truck Commercials’ sites across the England, while the tenth features the Welsh flag and will operate from Renault Trucks Cardiff.
BOCM PAULS beef up their blower fleet with Volvo FM
Twenty-two new Volvo FM trucks are joining the fleet of BOCM PAULS, the United Kingdom's leading animal feed manufacturer and distributor.
Jack-knifing in icy weather
Severe weather has caused a number of trucks to jack-knife. The Road Haulage Association today reminds industry of the need for extra vigilance in the loading and driving of trucks, as they continue to provide an essential service to business and the public.
Chambers aims high with low-entry Mercedes-Benz Econic
When Chambers Waste Management decided to invest in its first full-sized truck with a low-entry cab, the Mercedes-Benz Econic was the obvious choice.