Trucks

Renault Trucks make lighter work of bulk LPG deliveries for BP

BP Gas is benefitting from the arrival of four new Renault Trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions.

Rapid reduction in CO2 from Volvo Trucks’ transport operations

Over the past two years, Volvo Trucks has reduced its CO2 emissions from transport to and from the company’s European factories. This green project was initiated by Staffan Jufors, CEO Volvo Trucks, and has been conducted in collaboration with Volvo Logistics.

DSA invites truckers to Truckstop and Truckfest

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is inviting both would-be and experienced truckers to come along to Truckfest and Truckstop events to find out how new legislation will affect them from 10 September.

Commercial vehicle manufacturers call for EU action

The European commercial vehicle manufacturers call upon the European Union and Member States to push economic recovery by investing in the infrastructure of the future, restoring broad access to financing, ensuring a supportive regulatory framework and stimulating vehicle fleet renewal.

Truckstops: Too few and too poor

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has revealed a wholesale dissatisfaction with the standard and scale of truck stop provision in the UK among its members.

VOSA roadside checks ‘go live’

From 28 May Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) examiners are expected to begin issuing fixed penalties to drivers for infringements detected during roadside enforcement checks.

Volvo Truck and Bus open state-of-art dealership on Teesside

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland have opened a new, state-of-the-art dealership on Teesside.

Volvo Trucks deliveries April 2009

Volvo Trucks’ deliveries declined by 67% in the month of April compared with the year-earlier period.

Logistics buying support from FTA’s new specialist service

Logistics procurement will be made simpler and more effective with the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) new Logistics Buyer Information Service (LBIS).

New DVD helps drivers with crucial lorry checks

All fleet operators should have a system in place for the maintenance and inspection of their vehicles, and a crucial part of this includes drivers carrying out a routine walk-around check every time they take over a vehicle.

Volvo Truck Nation keeps on trucking for ten years

2009 marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of Volvo Truck Nation – the club for operators, drivers and enthusiasts - created by Volvo Trucks in response to requests from drivers who wanted an enthusiasts’ organisation that also catered for the professional trucker.