Trucks
Eurowatch tracks stolen trailer across Sahara desert
It’s a big place, the Sahara, so when a EUROWATCH client reported a trailer missing from a defaulting lease customer last seen in Agadair, Morocco, it was going to be quite a task to get it back!
Dealer flexibility secures first Trakker for Iain Watt Haulage
New Cumnock-based Iain Watt Haulage has taken delivery of the first Iveco vehicle to join its current 18-strong fleet of tippers and mixers.
Volvo tests new hybrid refuse truck in London
After a year and a half of preliminary field testing with excellent results, Volvo Trucks is now launching an upgrade of the world’s first hybrid refuse truck.
TaxiBot aims to reduce aircraft fuel costs and emissions
Taxiing to and from the airport terminal gate and runway is a major source of CO2 emissions. Aircraft are currently required to use their main propulsion jet engines in a highly inefficient manner for slow speed ground movements;
Road safety in Wales boosted by FTA recommendation
Decent overnight lorry parking facilities on Wales’ trunk roads are one step closer after a recommendation made by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) was accepted by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).
RHA gives the UK haulier a voice in Europe
The Road Haulage Association is pleased to announce that RHA Head of International Affairs, Peter Cullum, was elected vice-president of the Goods Transport Council of the International Road Transport Union at the IRU’s six-monthly assembly in Geneva last week.
CV Operator Show on track for success
Bookings for next year’s Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and Workshop 2010 are increasing daily as exhibitors, past and new, book for the first major road transport and automotive service industry meeting place since 2008.
Essential industry guide aimed at improving wheel security
There were nearly 400 instances of wheel loss from lorries in 2006, according to analysis undertaken by the Transport Research Laboratory.
Volvo to sell stake in Jinan Huawo Truck Corporation
The Volvo Group, Sinotruk (BVI) Limited and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corporation (CNHTC) have signed an agreement whereby Sinotruk (BVI) Limited, a wholly- owned subsidiary of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Corporation
Corbetts builds its ‘green fleet’ with Renault Premiums
The UK’s largest independent galvanizing specialists, W Corbett and Co., has taken delivery of eight new Renault Premium trucks, through Renault Trucks Midlands.
Carraro DriveTech previews new transaxle concept
Innovative transaxle delivers significant improvements in fuel economy and emissions, together with better productivity and control for agricultural and off-highway applications.
JCB are stars of plant security
The fight against plant theft received a further boost today, as JCB became the first manufacturer to achieve a level of 3 stars, under Thatcham’s Agricultural and Plant security star rating scheme.
With Volvo the hybrid future is already here
Volvo Trucks took on the hybrid powertrain challenge as early as the 1980s and years of subsequent research, development and testing has led to the new cutting edge Volvo FE Hybrid. The solution: parallel hybrid technology using up to 30 per cent less fuel.
Volvo FE gets automated transmission
Now all Volvo Trucks models for regional and city distribution can be specified with automated transmission. The most recent addition is the Volvo FE which in a 4x2 distribution configuration only is now available with Volvo I-Sync, as part of the company’s drive to strengthen its position in the segment.
Iceni appointed Iveco dealer for North London and East Anglia
A new commercial vehicle dealer named Iceni Trucks has been awarded the Iveco franchise for North London and East Anglia following a management buyout of the previous distributor Norfolk Trucks.