Trucks
New Renault Premium replaces Volvo at GE Smith
Yorkshire based haulage contractor, GE Smith Ltd., has taken delivery of a new 6x2 Renault Premium 450, with Privilege cab and Optidriver+ gearbox, through Renault Trucks distributor, Thompson Commercials at Hull.
Consultation on HGV testing exemptions
A consultation proposing the removal of a number of exemptions from the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) roadworthiness testing scheme was published today by Transport Minister, Paul Clark.
Automatic downloading of digital tachograph
Volvo Trucks’ web-based system for transport information, Dynafleet Online, is now being expanded with yet another function designed to make life easier for drivers and transport companies alike.
Volvo takes first step with Low Entry Cab launch
Volvo Trucks has launched a UK and Ireland market specific low-entry version of their FE middleweight rigid.
Clarion’s savvy satellite cab companion
With the launch of a revolutionary CV-dedicated portable satnav device, Clarion has cut a major path to providing better, more accurate road guidance for commercial vehicles on Britain’s roads, and in Europe.
Eurocargo trio continues Mainland’s 100 per cent Iveco fleet
Northampton-based Pall-Ex member Mainland Group has taken delivery of three new Iveco Eurocargo rigids, maintaining its 100 per cent loyalty to the Iveco brand.
Royal Mail, Tesco and Zurich win fleet safety awards
Two of Britain’s best-known businesses have won prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards for fleet vehicle initiatives they have taken to cut road crashes.
Kill the engine, save the planet
Idle drivers must switch off in a jam or we’ll all come unstuck. Less than five per cent of drivers switch off the engine when in a rush hour standstill.
RHA Training - an outstanding success story
The RHA Training's five-day "Train the Trainer" course has proved an outstanding success and will now be available through to Autumn 2010.
FJ Need utilise new Volvo trucks to help launch new cheese branding
FJ Need (Foods) Limited, the Cheshire based cheese supplier, recently unveiled two new Volvo FH-500’s, revealing new livery to mark the final phase of the company’s brand development project.
Directors buy Renault Trucks distributor JDS Trucks
Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks Ltd., has been bought by its three directors, Mark Griffiths, Peter Glover and Richard Davies, from former owner Peter Harper. The company, which operates from Manchester, Blackburn and Leeds, has been part of the Renault Trucks network since the early 1990’s.
Iceland Foods delivering Christmas with new Volvo FM’s
Seventy new Volvo FM artics are helping value retailer Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd to deliver goods for Christmas to its 700 plus stores. The FM’s which were ordered from and supplied by North West England Dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials take Volvo’s share of the Iceland fleet up to around 60%.
Mr I-Shift unveils the secret behind the success
With the I-Shift, Volvo Trucks has turned the spotlight on the transmission on the international truck stage. Never before has a transmission received such a positive response from drivers and transport companies all over the world.
FTA members help Transaid make a difference
Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is giving its members the option to make a donation to international development charity Transaid along with their annual FTA membership fees.
Volvo FE adds capacity and manoeuvrability to Blakemore
Blakemore Fresh Foods have taken delivery of a new Volvo FE-280 truck. The 6x2, rear-steer rigid is plated for operation at 26-tonnes and replaces a 23-tonne predecessor, in line with the West Midlands-based national meat supplier’s policy of increasing vehicle tonnage rather than fleet numbers, without sacrificing ease of handling in urban areas.