Trucks

Volvo Trucks aims for bigger market share in construction segment

Volvo Trucks goes on the offensive as the company aims to grow its construction business significantly. The new, rugged construction truck, Volvo FMX, sends a strong signal of Volvo’s ambition and will pave the way forward.

Volvo FMX – purpose-engineered for the construction segment

Volvo Trucks is launching the rugged, new Volvo FMX. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, this truck will be available on European markets in September, followed by a global roll-out during the rest of the year.

Tough test programme behind the Volvo FMX

Before Volvo Trucks releases a new truck model onto the market, it undergoes a battery of extremely tough tests – and the new Volvo FMX construction truck is no exception.

Iveco announces supply deal with MotoGP World Championship

Iveco has strengthened its association with the MotoGP World Championship after being named official commercial vehicle supplier.

RHA calls for clarity on fuel duty

The Road Haulage Association has called for greater clarity on the issue of road fuel duty from the major parties in the run-up to the general election.

UK’s first Volvo FH16-700 centre-steer tractor unit arrives

The UK’s first Volvo FH16-700 equipped with a hydraulically-steered centre axle has entered service with West Country bulk operator H. Curtis & Sons of Pensford, near Bristol.

Delphi Liquid Cooled Charge Air Coolers

A new range of liquid cooled charge air coolers (LCCACs) from Delphi Corp. will help global vehicle manufacturers of both gasoline and diesel engines produce environmentally-friendly vehicles with better engine performance.

Keep track with Tracker Plant

The launch of TRACKER Plant brings TRACKER’s fleet tracking capabilities together with its award winning stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) solutions, to meet the specific requirements of the Plant market.

Volvo Trucks receives award for quality-enhancement work

By actively involving more areas of the company, Volvo Trucks has further strengthened its position on quality. The work carried out in the ‘Quality Bridge Plan’ project is being hailed as a shining example for the entire Volvo Group, winning it the Volvo Group Internal Quality Award.

CV Show presents perfect opportunity for Palletforce

Organisers of the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show are delighted that one of the key players in the UK’s palletised delivery network, Palletforce, has taken this year’s Show as the perfect opportunity to highlight exciting new possibilities for logistics leaders.

Half of all truck drivers do not use a safety belt

The use of safety belts among Europe’s truck drivers is growing steadily. Still, however, fewer than half of all truck drivers use a safety belt. A recent study by the CEESAR research institute showed that the number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents would decrease by 40 per cent if everyone buckled up.

Stricter vehicle sideguards checks

From May this year vehicle sideguards will be subject to stricter compliance checks during annual testing. A new compliance guide by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will ensure vehicle operators are fully prepared for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency’s (VOSA) amended requirements.