Trucks
Ricardo to develop fuel efficient vehicle for US Army
Ricardo, Inc. has been awarded a contract for the development of a new vehicle under the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) program launched by TARDEC, the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan.
Trio of Stralis 4x2 tractors for long-distance operator
Kent-based CS Bull Ltd is taking delivery of three new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super³ tractor units, each finished in a jet black livery and built for long-distance operations across mainland Europe.
RHA and DfT in Truck Park talks
The Road Haulage Association is actively engaged in continuing talks over the problems of truck parking with Department for Transport, both with officials and with the logistics minister, Paul Clark.
Volvo wins Greenfleet and Irish Truck of the Year awards
Volvo emerged victorious and lifted the trophies at two prestigious awards ceremonies this month. Both awards recognise Volvo's focus on care for the environment as well as helping operators reduce fuel bills with the company’s range of fuel efficient vehicles.
Deliveries to every postcode every week for Hi Way Express FE’s
Electrical and ambient goods distribution specialist Hi Way Express, an associated member of HI Group PLC, are using six new Volvo FE 18-tonners on the company’s latest ‘day one for day three’ customer delivery cycle.
Transporter Engineering launches Renault Premium prototype
Renault Trucks UK has been working closely with leading car transporter manufacturer, Transporter Engineering, to develop the first transporter capable of maximising loads of vans and chassis cabs, including large jumbo vans, as well as passenger cars.
PM visits PACCAR’s Leyland Trucks plant
Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid a visit to Leyland Trucks (Thursday 15 October), the UK assembly plant of PACCAR Inc., in Lancashire.
B Jay Haulage moves to Renault Lander over Scania
Shropshire based haulage company, B Jay Haulage, has taken delivery of a new Renault Premium Lander 410.32 with insulated tipper body, through Renault Trucks Midlands.
Route planning saves miles
There seems to be no end to the number of ways we can cut the carbon footprint of vans and trucks, but foremost amongst them is the simple and vital science of logistics.
Renault Trucks launches PC based truck racing game
Renault Trucks has launched a new, highly realistic PC based truck racing game, that can be downloaded for free from the company’s website at renault-trucks.com/truckracing.
Volvo Trucks cab factory to be entirely CO2-neutral
The Volvo Trucks cab factory in Umea, will soon be an entirely CO2-neutral factory. This is being achieved by replacing propane with DME and by cutting energy consumption through the use of an ice-cold underground river to cool the production machinery.
Allison T375 and T375R to satisfy higher power and torque engines
With bus engine power and torque outputs increasing, Allison Transmission has announced an addition to its trusted Torqmatic range.
Renault Trucks invests £9 million in the UK
Renault Trucks has officially inaugurated Renault Trucks Coventry, its new, custom built dealership at Nuneaton. A total of £4 million has been invested in the new site, which will offer the full range of Renault Trucks products and services.
FTA’s Transport Manager 2009 gets the thumbs-up
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has already received a ringing endorsement for the first of its Transport Manager seminars to be held this year. Feedback from seminars in Maidstone, Cwmbran and Warrington reveals that 100 per cent of respondents would attend again.
The Truck – The essence of functional design
‘Robust’, ‘aerodynamic’, ‘safe to drive’, ‘comfortable to live in’ – and preferably also ‘attractive to look at’. The design demands on today’s modern trucks are among the toughest in the world of product design.