Trucks
Hyundai awards Ricardo new V16 natural gas engine contract
This major 26 month programme of work will involve the design and development of a new V16 gas variant of the H32/40 series of medium speed diesel engines for operation on compressed natural gas fuel.
Volvo returns to Magnus with FH-480 acquisitions
Ipswich-based general logistics provider Magnus Group has begun a programme of Volvo truck acquisitions; the first five of an extensive slate of FH-480 tractor units have recently been delivered.
Premium stock will provide best returns for CV dealers in 2009
Dealers of used heavyweight commercial vehicles are being urged to secure a quality stock-holding now, if they are to achieve sound profits in early 2009.
Family business puts its faith in Hartshorne, Volvo and I-Shift
Founded in 1973, N J Docksey Ltd. is a family-owned haulage company run by husband and wife team Nigel and Linda Docksey. Although well-known for their bulk powder transport service, the company also offers general haulage to a wide range of customers.
Big DAF helps with the heavy lifts
A DAF XF105 plated to operate at up to 100 tonnes under STGO Cat 3 regulations is providing support to a 220 tonne mobile crane that’s the flagship of the fleet at Longton Crane Hire of Stoke-on-Trent.
NFDA supports new truck legislation to improve road safety
Additional mirrors that will help improve road safety are to be fitted onto UK trucks from next year, thanks to support for the measure from the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
RHA queries the cost of diesel with OFT
The Road Haulage Association has written to the Office of Fair Trading asking them to enquire into why diesel fuel prices remain at a premium above those of petrol.
Volvo Trucks takes up struggle against alcohol on Europe’s roads
One in three fatal road accidents is caused by alcohol. If the EU’s goal of halving the number of traffic fatalities between 2001 and 2010 is to be realised, this problem has to be addressed with the utmost importance.
Volvo Trucks’ new website invites you to explore core values
Are hybrid refuse trucks cleaner than others? Who is behind the wave of truck thefts? And how does Volvo Trucks contribute to better health and a cleaner environment for you and me? This and much else is being communicated via an all-new version of volvotrucks.com – Volvo Trucks’ global portal on the Internet.
New Iveco fleet rolls into T&T Express Deliveries
T&T Express Deliveries, based in Tonbridge in Kent, is in the process of taking delivery of five new Ivecos from local dealer Stormont Truck & Van – the first Iveco models to join its current fleet of 15 commercial vehicles.
Tax double whammy hits UK logistics industry with £500m bill
The Chancellor’s tax double whammy could land the logistics industry with a bill of more than £500 million, according to figures from the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Supertrucks continues to improve
Supertrucks Ltd continues to develop and expand its range of glass carrying vehicles and equipment. The company is committed to improving operational efficiency, increasing crew safety and further raising quality standards.
Tarmac pioneers unique DAF-based low-weight mixer
Significant additional payload, lower fuel consumption, longer life and less noise are the key benefits of a new design of concrete mixer appearing in the UK for the first time and based on a DAF eight-wheeler.
RHA demands price parity between petrol and diesel
The Road Haulage Association is disappointed that despite a further drop in the price of petrol, the price for diesel remains much higher.
Volvo focuses on ‘Fuelwatch’ and dealer-led customer events
Following the success of the recent series of ‘Fuelwatch’ themed customer events held by the Dealer Network to launch the new generation FH16, FH and FM vehicles, Volvo Trucks has decided not to attend the CV Show in 2009.