Trucks
Tayside gears up for winter with new DAF gritters
They’re already gearing up for winter in Scotland where the 140,000 citizens of Dundee can expect well-gritted and snow-free streets thanks to the arrival of three new DAF based gritter-snowploughs.
Scania at EuroBus Expo 2010
Scania will be exhibiting three passenger carrying vehicles, including a Limited Edition Scania Irizar PB 'Sesenta' luxury touring coach, on its stand (A10, Hall 5) at EuroBus Expo 2010 (2-4 November, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham).
Volvo Trucks’ Vista World Championship will be biggest yet
VISTA 2011 - Volvo Trucks’ world championship for service and workshop personnel - is set to be the biggest yet, with more participants than ever before. Over 13,700 people are expected to compete for a place in the VISTA 2011 World Final to be held next summer in Gothenburg, Sweden.
£15 million for green buses to reduce CO2
Up to 50,000 tonnes of CO2 will be saved thanks to £15m of Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
Volvo’s Kettering body shop expands
The wide range of work undertaken by the body shop at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Kettering base has meant hiring extra reception staff to keep pace with demand.
Thomas Hardie Commercials win ATF status
The Trafford Park, Manchester Volvo dealer, Thomas Hardie Commercials, has been awarded VOSA’s ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) accreditation.
Garage equipment suppliers enjoy two bites of the cherry
With the return of the CV Show and Workshop next April, garage equipment will once again take centre stage in Hall 4 of the NEC, Birmingham.
Actros overall winner of fleet test
"The total performance of a truck must be right," is the summary of Joachim Fehrenkötter, head of Fehrenkötter Transport & Logistik GmbH, at the conclusion of his three-year fleet test with seven truck brands.
First Iveco heavy trucks for Wilson Steven Transport
Cupar-based Wilson Steven Transport is operating its first Iveco heavy trucks after taking delivery of four Stralis Active Space³ 6x2 twin steer tractor units from local dealer AM Phillip.
Renault Trucks-MKR wins European Truck Racing Championship
Renault Trucks - MKR Technology ended the European Truck Racing Championship this week-end on the top step of the podium with the European Champion’s crown! The Jarama (Spain) Grand Prix brought a triumphant conclusion to the season with a pair of one-twos and a 3rd place on the podium.
Eddie Stobart wins distribution deal with Britvic
Eddie Stobart Ltd, a division of the Stobart Group – the UK’s leading provider of multimodal logistics solutions, has agreed commercial terms for a major new distribution contract with Britvic Plc, the soft drinks company.
Northamptonshire's new Scania fire appliances
Four new Scania vehicles have entered service with Northamptonshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service, meaning that all front-line heavy fire appliances in the Service's fleet are now based on Scania chassis.
Enhanced Axtec OnBoard is easier on the eye
Axtec (Axle Weight Technology Limited) has considerably improved the display on its OnBoard axle weighing system with a new screen that is bigger, brighter and sharper.
Majestic Wine adds to their Volvo FM fleet
Majestic Wine Warehouses - the UK’s largest wine warehouse chain - is taking another Volvo FM9 6x2 rigid truck in addition to the three they took last year.
Renault Trucks sales packages with 3 year warranty
Renault Trucks UK Ltd is launching two new sales packages this October, Renault Trucks OptiHIRE and Renault Trucks OptiCARE, both of which have been designed to help customers put new vehicles on the road, whilst reducing operating costs and boosting profitability.