Trucks
Plant theft remains a real problem
As John Craven and the BBC Country File team report on its investigation in the recent rise in rural crime this coming Sunday, stolen plant and agriculture machinery recovery experts TRACKER reveals that it recovered over 3.5 million pounds worth of stolen plant and farming equipment between June 2009 and July 2010.
TomTom ecoPLUS - helping businesses cut fuel costs and CO2
TomTom has announced the new TomTom ecoPLUS, a device which provides businesses with a cost effective, and scalable way to access reliable data giving them the means to measure and reduce their fuel costs and carbon footprint. ecoPLUS can be installed within minutes on all types of vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz Econic with Natural Gas Technology now in Asia
The Mercedes-Benz Econic with Natural Gas Technology (NGT) is now gaining a foothold in Asia. Now that cities such as Stockholm, Paris, Prague, Athens, Berlin or Valencia have decided in favour of this environmentally friendly waste disposal vehicle, Sembcorp Industries, Singapore's largest waste management company, is starting a one-year field trial to assess market acceptance, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
TRACKER signal helps police find stolen plant machinery
Over £1 million of UK agriculture and construction equipment is stolen each week, but only 5 per cent is recovered, according to Plant and National Agriculture Unit.
Amathus adds another Volvo FL to their cellar
Amathus Drinks plc, the North London-based specialist drinks distribution company have added another Volvo FL 18 tonner to their fleet.
Eddie Stobart documentary to be broadcast on Five
An observational documentary celebrating the achievements of the Eddie Stobart transport and logistics business will be broadcast on Five later this week. The six-part series, named Eddie Stobart: Trucks & Trailers, will be aired weekly - starting with the first hour-long episode on Friday 24 September at 8pm.
Sales record for Mercedes-Benz trucks in China
Mercedes-Benz trucks is currently selling more premium trucks in China than ever before. Following last year’s sales of roughly 1,700 trucks in China, sales of Mercedes-Benz trucks here in 2010 are expected to total more than 2,800 units.
Breakthrough for alcolock in heavy commercial vehicles
More than one in every four heavy trucks sold by Volvo in Sweden is now factory-fitted with an alcolock. “It marks a milestone for traffic safety on Swedish roads,” says Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director at Volvo Trucks.
Environmental responsibility important for haulage firms
It has become increasingly important for haulage firms to show that they want to, and can, take their environmental responsibilities seriously.
Scania’s manual for emergency services now online
Scania has developed a product information manual that makes it easier for emergency service staff to safely and efficiently rescue people in case of vehicle accidents.
Scania testing boat-tail which can cut fuel consumption
Scania has begun practical tests of a rear air deflector known as a boat-tail, which can reduce fuel consumption by up to two percent, which corresponds to an annual saving of 1,200 litres of fuel and three tonnes of CO2 emissions for a truck running 200,000 km a year.
Trailerloda gives airfreight operators extra options
Joloda Hydraroll has announced a new Pneumatic Roller Track (PRT) system for the airfreight industry. Called Trailerloda, the new low-profile, stand-alone system can be quickly and easily installed into a standard trailer – either new or in-service.
Volvo’s Coventry Dealerpoint joins the Roadcrew Club
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Coventry Dealerpoint has opened a Roadcrew Shop. The retail outlet, which is located within the Dealerpoint premises, is a veritable Aladdin's cave of goodies for truck, bus, van, car and yes, even motorcycle customers and dealers. Think heavy-duty Halfords, but without the bikes and buggies.
Mercedes-Benz Axor with Bevan21 body for Halfords
Halfords has become the first customer for a radical truck body design that sets new standards for aerodynamic efficiency.
Volvo launches Worldtrucker in the UK
With online communities spreading like wildfire, truck drivers can now start joining the throng by signing up on Volvo’s Worldtrucker networking site when the UK will officially launch its own local area on Monday, September 13th.