Trucks
Renault Trucks to replace DAF at GE-BE Transport
Haulage and distribution specialist, Ge-Be Transport, has taken delivery of a new Euro 5 Renault Premium 450.25, through Renault Trucks distributor Thompson Commercials (Boston). The truck is one of a number of new Renault acquisitions, as the company moves away from a predominantly DAF fleet.
Andrea Bucci extends responsibilities at Iveco UK
Iveco has announced the appointment of Andrea Bucci to the role of Network Strategy Director, in addition to his current responsibilities as Marketing Director.
Local service nets DAF deal with Maxim Logistics
Corby company Maxim Logistics have put a further three of DAF’s top-of-the-range XF105 tractor units into service in their 50 vehicle fleet, bringing to five the number that they now run.
FTA questions LibDem mixed messages
Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today questioned the Liberal Democrats’ mixed messages on infrastructure investment.
Full house for Iveco’s EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval briefing
More than 100 bodybuilders gathered at Stockport Football Club yesterday, 18 February, for a technical briefing hosted by Iveco which focused on preparing for EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval.
FTA achieves results for an overlooked transport group
The Freight Transport Association has been instrumental in influencing the EU to allow the use of digital tachograph adaptors.
LibDems’ anti-road plans leave a massive pothole in Britain’s roads
Leading industry body the Freight Transport Association has labelled the Liberal Democrats’ recent pledge to cut almost £1 billion from the government’s road budget as ‘dangerous and naïve’.
D.A.J. Evans marks golden anniversary with new Volvo FH16
Carmarthenshire’s D.A.J. Evans Ltd. has celebrated fifty years in business with the acquisition of a new Volvo FH16 6x2 tractor unit. The 580hp truck, plated for operation at 44 tonnes GCW, is finished in the company’s distinctive orange livery and will join the rest of the Llandysul-based, all-Volvo fleet in delivering sand and aggregate to customers of all sizes across West Wales.
Cummins to power Mowag patrol vehicles for Germany
Cummins has recently been awarded a contract from Mowag to supply 198 ISBe 5.9 litre engines rated at 250hp (186 kW) to power Eagle IV patrol vehicles for the German army. This is a follow on order from Mowag for 90 ISBe 5.9 engines for the Danish army.
Low weight DAF meets tanker firm criteria
A company criteria that sets the gross weight of new tractor units to between 7.5 and 8.00 tonnes has led Yorkshire-based Lewis Tankers Limited to put ten of DAF’s CF85 FTP model into its 54-vehicle fleet.
DAF Trucks N.V. achieves ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’
At the end of January 2009, DAF Trucks N.V. received the official statement from Lloyd’s Register Netherlands that waste to landfill has been reduced to zero. With this achievement, the Dutch truck manufacturer underlines its leading position in the field of environmental care.
Conservatives’ use of ‘f’ word a start, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomed the Conservatives’ commitment to rail freight, but questioned the lack of detailed policy.
Iveco leads the industry with EEV as standard
Iveco is leading the commercial vehicle industry in the UK by becoming the first manufacturer to offer its Eurocargo, Trakker and Stralis ranges to meet the stringent Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle (EEV) level as standard.
Downton opens £10 million distribution centre
Downton - one of the UK’s leading independent transport and logistics companies - has invested £10 million in a new import and distribution centre near Gloucester.
Volvo Group - Condensed report on 2008 operations
After a strong first half of 2008 with registrations of trucks on very high levels in Europe, the truck market has decelerated through the course of the second half of 2008.