Trucks
Public sector driving interest in van and truck CO2 cuts
Public sector fleets are driving interest in reducing van and truck CO2 emissions with private companies remaining focussed on costs, says TLS Vehicle Rental.
Kym Marsh and Ricky Whittle join celebrity line up at Truckfest
Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle Conner in Britain’s biggest soap, and Hollyoaks hunk Ricky Whittle join the celebrity line up at Truckfest when it returns to the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May.
Truckfest drives the crowds to Peterborough Showground
Peterborough’s biggest and most treasured event Truckfest drives into the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May bringing with it over 2,000 trucks and the best of the logistics and road haulage industry.
Hermes earns 'Business Champion' safe-driving status
Europe’s leading home delivery company, Hermes, is in the vanguard of cutting road deaths and injuries after introducing a range of safe-driving measures that have contributed to a £1 million cost saving in the 12 months to April 2010.
Mercedes-Benz leads the way with full programme of CV exhibitions
Mercedes-Benz has announced its intent to exhibit at the planned Commercial Vehicle Show next year, with all of its divisions represented. Mercedes-Benz Vans, Trucks, Approved Used Commercials, Econic, Unimog and Mitsubishi Fuso Canter are set to appear at Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 April 2011.
Renault Trucks launches new merchandise range
Renault Trucks has launched a new official merchandise offer, with a range of high quality products for the driver, the truck enthusiast and haulage company owners. The new merchandise range is available through an online e-shop at eshop.renault-trucks.com.
UK MOD to buy two Ocelots for further LPPV testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed a contract with Force Protection Europe Ltd for the purchase of two Ocelot light protected patrol vehicles. The acquisition has been made to enable further testing in respect of the MoD’s Light Protected Patrol Vehicle programme.
Dairy Crest go for Volvo Service Point Online
The Nuneaton depot of Dairy Crest, the UK’s leading chilled dairy foods company, have saved time and money, improved their financial reporting and transformed their workshop scheduling by using the latest transport solution from Volvo Trucks - Volvo Service Point Online, which they are using to handle all their fleet’s maintenance and repair work.
Grays Truck & Van expands Iveco responsibility
Guildford-based Grays Truck & Van is extending its Iveco franchise into West London with the opening of a new Iveco sales and service dealership in the Heathrow area today, 26 April 2010.
New FTA International Guide now available
The 15th edition of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) guide for international road transport operators is now available. The annual guide includes information to help clarify the often confusing set of regulations faced by UK-based operators when they visit countries in the EU and beyond.
New Axors do the rounds for Circle Express
The UK’s leading overnight distributor of air freight is flying high once again, after taking delivery of four new Mercedes-Benz 18-tonners.
Multipart and Dennis Eagle extend parts distribution contract
“A real partnership that will underpin our continuing growth,” is how Dennis Eagle Chief Executive Mike Molesworth described the arrangement with logistics specialist Multipart when renewing their parts distribution contract for a further seven years.
Plan-it Travel and Carvers Coaches enjoy promotional visit to Irizar
Two well-known UK coaching companies joined forces recently to enjoy a VIP visit to the Irizar coach bodywork factory in Ormaiztegi, northern Spain, courtesy of Scania (Great Britain) Limited.
HCT takes delivery of new Scania OmniCity double deckers
Hackney, London-based HCT Group has taken delivery of its first ten new Scania OnmiCity double deck buses. Built to TfL specification and delivered by Scania (Great Britain) Limited, the new vehicles are now in service on HCT Group's route 212, St James' (Wathamstow) to Chingford route.
CV Operator show exceeds expectations
Last week’s Commercial Vehicle Operator Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13-15 April, was considered to be a rip-roaring success; by exhibitors, visitors and the organisers.