Trucks
It’s all bells and whistles on Arclid’s new DAFs
Cutting out weight, ensuring driver comfort and presenting a professional image were all factors in the decision by Cheshire operator Arclid Transport to put a pair of highly-specified DAF XF105s into their 25-vehicle fleet.
Nynas continue to replace fleet with Volvo
As one of Europe's leading suppliers of quality bitumen, Cheshire-based, Nynas UK AB, is demonstrating its commitment to Volvo through a vehicle replacement plan, with the delivery of another six Volvo FM tractor units.
Elliott Brothers builds bigger and better fleet with Iveco
Hampshire’s largest independent builders merchant, Elliott Brothers, has taken delivery of four new Iveco Stralis Active Day 26 tonne rear-steering rigids to join its 27-strong truck fleet delivering building supplies across the county.
Snow joke if you’re a haulier, says RHA
News reports over the past few days all featured the problems caused by atrocious weather conditions. Flights are delayed; train operators are either running restricted services or cancelling them altogether.
Freight industry tackles climate challenge
In lieu of any meaningful progress at last month’s Copenhagen climate summit, the freight industry is leading the debate on how to record and sensibly reduce its own carbon emissions.
RHA appalled at ‘financial standing’ revelation
The Road Haulage Association is appalled that the Department for Transport has increased the financial standing requirement for the hire or reward sector by a staggering 30% with effect from 1 January 2010.
VOSA test station progress disappoints RHA
Since the closure of the Llandrindod Wells test station on 25th September 2009, only one new Designated Premises (DP) has opened in Newtown some 29 miles away from Llandrindod Wells.
Tamar Bridge toll price hike inquiry
The RHA has reacted furiously to the proposal to increase tolls on the Tamar Bridge by 50%. Should this proposal become reality, the toll for a 5 or 6 axle artic would rise from £11.00 to £16.50.
FTA road transport law guide
The Freight Transport Association has published the 48th edition of its indispensable guide to road transport law.
FTA - Apathy over Severn tolls is stealing from Santa
Refusal by policy makers to tackle the problem of unreasonably high tolls levied to lorries crossing the River Severn has effectively handed businesses in Wales a massive bill for Christmas.
Volkswagen relies on ‘heavy’ support
When the five Volkswagen Race Touaregs cross the start of the Dakar Rally on New Year’s Day 2010, they will not be the only participants competing for the Volkswagen Group.
New Volvo FH’s mean more mpg for Hills Waste Solutions
Wiltshire-based waste management contractor Hills Waste Solutions, part of the Hills Group Limited, has taken delivery of three new Volvo FH tractor units on five years’ contract hire.
Volvo Trucks deliveries November 2009
Deliveries in the month of November were down 59% compared to the year-earlier period. The deliveries in the month of November decreased with 16% compared with the month of October.
Volvo’s test rig simulates a truck’s lifetime in just a few weeks
A truck’s axles are subjected to immense stress and strain every day, year after year. To ensure they are rugged enough to withstand the toughest situations without having to over-dimension them, Volvo Trucks is using an entirely new test rig for wheel axles in its product development.
New Renault Kerax move the earth for JC Balls and Sons
Plant hire and excavation contractors, JC Balls & Sons, has taken delivery of three new Renault Kerax 370.32 8-wheel tippers, fitted with Boweld Mucklite bodies, through Renault Trucks’ distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles. The new Renaults join a 30-strong mixed fleet and will be maintained by RH Commercial Vehicles.