Trucks
Road Tech continues Tachomaster investment
Road Tech has invested a mammoth £900,000 in a fourth server room as part of the continuous expansion of their Tachomaster infrastructure. The additional capacity comes fully online at the beginning of next week.
Pearsons put pedal to the metal with Volvo FEs and mountain bike
When Norfolk-based waste and recycling specialists Pearsons (Thetford) took delivery of four new Volvo trucks – an FE rear end loader (REL), two FE skip loaders and an FM hook-lift – they were also presented with a reminder of the firm’s roots: a Volvo mountain bike!
FTA scores dangerous goods driver training win
Training for lorry and van drivers engaged in dangerous goods transportation will continue to be flexible, thanks to an agreement won by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries October 2008
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries in the month of October were down by 5% compared with the year-earlier period.
Debach continue to add ‘unbeatable’ Volvo’s with new FH-480’s
Ipswich’s Debach Enterprises - one of East Anglia's leading logistics solution providers – has taken delivery of three new Volvo FH-480 tractor units. The 6x2 I-Shift vehicles are part of an acquisition programme consisting of 10 tractor units plated at 44 tonnes and 4 FL rigids plated at 18 tonnes.
Bolton Councils new Volvos - leaner, greener, cleaning machines
Bolton Council has become the first council in the United Kingdom to receive the latest, environmentally-friendly Volvo road sweepers, built in the world’s first climate change-neutral assembly plant in Belgium.
Translinc delivers new Mercedes Econic RCVs to Solutions SK
The UK’s leading local authority fleet provider, TransLinc, has delivered three new Mercedes Econic 26 tonne 6x2 mid lift axle Euro V compliant RCVs (Refuse Collection Vehicles) to Solutions SK, Stockport Council’s wholly owned operations company, on a 6 year contract hire with maintenance agreement.
Volvo FH tractor units give PTS UK 480 Norsepower
Ipswich-based international logistics provider PTS UK Ltd. have taken delivery of five new Volvo FH-480 tractor units with Globetrotter XL cabs. The 6x2 tractor units are plated for operation at 44 tonnes and will join the rest of the Scandinavian specialists’ Volvo-heavy fleet on runs to Denmark and Sweden, running in a full-cab version of PTS’s signature Viking livery.
When the going gets tough, the tough get selling
The current economic climate will clearly have an impact upon next year's CV Show says the Road Haulage Association. This follows news that two truck manufacturers have taken the decision not to exhibit at next year's Commercial Vehicle Show.
Trust in dealer service seals deal for R H Plant Hire’s first Volvo
A Newcastle-under-Lyme plant hire company’s trust in the quality of Volvo Dealer Hartshorne (Potteries) back-up was a fundamental part of their decision to buy their first ever Volvo truck.
Sweden exports road safety
The Danish government is taking steps to improve road safety through increased collaboration with Sweden. On 6th November, the Swedish Trade Council will hold a seminar at the Swedish Embassy in Copenhagen, where Volvo Trucks and Swedish government officials will share their experience in road safety.
Iveco Stralis wins over the Widdowson Group
Iveco is celebrating one of its most prestigious conquest orders with the delivery of five new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super³ tractor units into the fleet of the Widdowson Group.
Renault Kerax fleet replaces DAF at Coastal Waste
Coastal Waste, part of Devon Waste Management, has taken delivery of eight, 8x4 Renault Kerax 450.32 hookloaders. In an important conquest deal for Renault Trucks South West the new Euro 5 trucks are the first Renaults to join Coastal Waste’s 20-plus LGV fleet and will replace the company’s DAF hookloaders.
Trafford Park own goal temporarily averted
The Freight Transport Association has given a cautious welcome to the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities’ (AGMA) decision to delay congestion charging proposals for commercial goods vehicles to allow greater evaluation of the impact of the proposed scheme on goods vehicle operators and businesses in the area.
I-Shift continues to impress HW Pryce and Son
Founded in 1965, H W Pryce and Son Ltd is a family-owned transport business based in Wellington, near Telford, Shropshire. The company, which is involved in both European and UK haulage, has recently taken delivery of two Volvo FH-480 6x2 tractors with Globetrotter cabs.