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W H Bowker celebrate 42 years of close collaberation with Volvo

W H Bowker celebrate 42 years of close collaberation with Volvo

International and UK logistics specialist W H Bowker, who are based in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, are celebrating 42 years of working in close collaboration with Volvo Trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Arocs delivers Cadzow a new force in heavy haulage

Mercedes-Benz Arocs delivers Cadzow a new force in heavy haulage

Specialist abnormal load hauliers Cadzow Heavy Haulage Ltd has recently taken delivery of a new flagship – a mammoth Mercedes-Benz Arocs SLT 4163 which is plated for Special Types operation at 155 tonnes gvw.

Morris Lubricants unveils two new off-highway products

Morris Lubricants unveils two new off-highway products

One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of off-highway lubricants has announced the release of two new products designed to perform in the harshest of environments.

New Volvo FL and Volvo FMX – Now with crew cab

New Volvo FL and Volvo FMX – Now with crew cab

The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab for operations such as fire and rescue services or roadside assistance.

Argos fleet gets a makeover

Argos fleet gets a makeover

Leading online retailer Argos has announced the launch of a fleet of newly branded trucks. The 76 vehicles, all sporting the new brand colours and designs announced this week, will take to the road this autumn.

New technology offers truck drivers all-around visibility

New technology offers truck drivers all-around visibility

Volvo Trucks has developed new technology which can eliminate the risk of accidents caused by a limited field of vision as it enables a vehicle to do a 360 degree scan of everything in its surroundings.

Twenty new series FH enter service with Knowles Transport

Twenty new series FH enter service with Knowles Transport

Twenty new series Volvo FH tractor units have entered service with highly-respected, Cambridgeshire-based, independent haulier Knowles Transport.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: The trucks of tomorrow and cutting-edge technology of today

Mercedes-Benz Trucks: The trucks of tomorrow and cutting-edge technology of today

The A-series are setting the pace: from the Actros and Arocs to the Antos and Atego, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is the first European manufacturer to have rolled out its fleet with Euro VI technology.

Over 350 modern classic trucks descend on the Heritage Motor Centre

Over 350 modern classic trucks descend on the Heritage Motor Centre

The Retro Truck Show returns to the Heritage Motor Centre for its fourth year and due to its popularity, will take place over two days on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September. The show will feature a display of over 350 modern classic show trucks manufactured between 1960 and 2000 including manufacturers Volvo, Scania and Daf.

New series FM for car transporter applications announced

New series FM for car transporter applications announced

Volvo Trucks has announced that the new series, Euro 6-compliant FM, is now available fully configured for car transporter applications.

Volvo launches gas-powered truck

Volvo launches gas-powered truck

Volvo Trucks is expanding its model range in Europe with a new version of the Volvo FE running entirely on methane gas. The Volvo FE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) has been primarily developed for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated stop:starts such as refuse collection and local distribution.

Go Waste skips to a new beat with Mercedes-Benz Arocs

Go Waste skips to a new beat with Mercedes-Benz Arocs

The first Mercedes-Benz Arocs to join the fleet of Birmingham-based Go Waste is already giving its new owners fuel for thought, with economical performance from the day it was delivered.

Staples reaps savings from first crop of Euro VI Mercedes-Benz Actros

Staples reaps savings from first crop of Euro VI Mercedes-Benz Actros

One of Britain’s biggest vegetable growers has hailed the flying start made by its first Euro VI trucks, 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units.

Ponsonby logs on to Mercedes-Benz New Actros

Ponsonby logs on to Mercedes-Benz New Actros

Computer distribution and installation specialist Paul Ponsonby has commissioned some high-tech hardware of its own in the shape of a specially-bodied 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz New Actros drawbar rigid.

Mercedes-Benz dealers merge to create £160m truck and van business

Mercedes-Benz dealers merge to create £160m truck and van business

Two into one does go: Joint Managing Directors Brian Kempson, left, and Roy Reed are now plotting an exciting future for Britain’s newest Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer, Roanza.