Trucks
The Stig presents Volvo’s ‘Top Gun’ technicians award
BBC Top Gear’s first ‘tame racing driver’, Perry McCarthy - alias ‘The Stig’ - was on hand to present the top prize at Volvo’s annual Technician Awards ceremony recently. The event was held for the first time at Stephenson College, Coalville, Leics in the smart new workshops and study area facility there.
Volvo Truck initiatives to prevent transport thefts
Long-haul truck operations are the lifeline of Europe; the link that joins together the continent’s various countries and permits trade between them.
JB Kind uses new Renault fleet to promote rainforest cause
Independent high quality door distributor, JB Kind, has taken delivery of three new Renault Midlum 220.14 trucks with Hatcher semi sky cabs; one Renault Midlum 7.5 tonne truck and a Renault Premium 280.18.
Truckfest celebrates 20 years in Scotland
Undoubtedly the largest festival of its kind in Europe, Truckfest celebrates its 20th anniversary when it opens its doors at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2009.
Corrie’s Tina McIntyre leads celebrity line up at Truckfest
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan, who plays young temptress Tina Mclntyre in Britain’s biggest soap, will lead a celebrity line up at Truckfest when it returns to the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2009.
Heavy trucks of the future will be super-light
The Volvo Group’s engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same payload. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions.
Continental European Technology Truck arrives in the UK
An impressive purpose-designed technology truck arrived in Crewe this month for the latest stage of its 2009 European tour. The Continental truck launched the new second generation regional and long distance tyres to the UK market.
Leyland double winner in Manufacturing Excellence Awards
For the second year running Leyland Trucks has scored a double win in the annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MX Awards).
Lloyds Transport won over by Renault Trucks
West Midlands based freight logistics company, Lloyds Transport, has taken delivery of 10 new Renault Premium 450.25 tractor units, through Renault Trucks Midlands. The 6x2, Euro 5 trucks join a 35-strong mixed fleet, following company trials of all major manufacturers.
100th DAF comes well wrapped for Waverley TBS
Vinyl cab wrapping is being used for the first time by national drinks distributor Waverley TBS as part of a new livery design. The first truck to receive the treatment is a DAF LF55, which is also the 100th vehicle to be delivered under a major renewal programme for the 230 vehicle fleet.
DAF revises the popular LF series
DAF is introducing the ‘Edition 2009’ versions of the popular LF distribution truck. Revised interior trim ensures an even higher level of driver comfort while efficiency is further improved by the optimisation of the driveline and the availability of new options.
Thirty pallet DAF drawbar gets the thumbs up
Plastic goods manufacturer Thumbs Up Bury Limited has put a top-of-the-range DAF XF105 Super Space cab drawbar outfit on the road to make deliveries throughout the British Isles.
TyreSafe launches online truck tyre safety advice
Tyre safety organisation TyreSafe is making truck tyre safety information more widely available to commercial vehicle users by adding a truck specific section to its website and producing a truck tyre safety handout.
FL-240 LPG tanker spearheads Volvo’s return to Callow Fuels
Callow Fuels, the independent, Worcestershire-based oil and gas distributor, has welcomed Volvo back to its fleet in the form of an FL240 LPG tanker supplied by Hartshorne Motor Services.
Allison transmission proves match for harsh polar conditions
Mining and Metallurgical Company (MMC) Norilsk Nickel has extensive mining operations in the Norilsk- Kaierkan region of Siberia, Northern Russia. It is a region notorious for both its bleak landscape and vicious temperatures that can often reach in excess of -50?C.