Trucks
Volvo FH operating costs hit the mark for Fowler Welch Coolchain
Ten new Volvo FH-480 artics, which have recently joined the fleet of leading distribution company Fowler Welch Coolchain, met their operating cost targets inside three weeks. “Much faster than expected,” reports National Operations Director Lee Juniper.
Volvo Trucks supports the industry with Fuelwatch
Volvo Trucks latest Fuelwatch initiative could save hard-pressed operators as much as 10% on their fuel bills. Fuelwatch is an integral part of Volvo’s Fuel Management Service - a consultancy service which includes a detailed fuel management audit, followed by action planning and target setting.
New Renault Premiums cut fuel costs for XDP Express
Parcel Delivery company, XDP Express, has taken delivery of four new Renault Premium 450.18 Privilege tractor units with Optidriver gearbox. The vehicles have been supplied through Renault distributor Allports Truck Centre and will be operated on a 4 year contract hire agreement managed by Allports’ associate company, Commercial Vehicle Rental (CVR).
TransLinc launches used vehicle sales section on website
Buyers looking for a used specialist vehicle can now access a nationwide stock from TransLinc including: tippers, mini buses and coaches, refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), street cleansing and winter maintenance vehicles.
Volvo Trucks reduces capacity in European production system
Volvo Trucks is taking measures to downsize capacity in its European production system to meet the declining demand for trucks in the European market.
RHA Rescue - A service for RHA members provided by members
RHA Rescue is the new rescue and recovery service for members of the Road Haulage Association. It won't break the bank and members will benefit from special rates for roadside assistance and recovery.
Volvo MOT pass rates help convince Brains to opt for FL urban artics
According to S. A. Brains’ Fleet Manager Andrew Foley, the famous South Wales brewers’ good experience with Volvo’s MOT pass rates was an important factor when it was time to purchase the latest batch of fleet replacements.
New apprentices welcomed by Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks has held an open day on Monday 22nd September 2008 to welcome the latest intake of new recruits to its UK Advanced Apprentice Options Programme.
Volvo Trucks voted the strongest brand in Sweden
Volvo Trucks has been voted as having the strongest business-to-business brand in Sweden in its category. The ranking was produced by SIFO Research International and Superbrands Brand Council, consisting of independent experts in the fields of advertising, marketing and brand management.
Chinese are coming in the truck world too
Many European manufacturers are focusing their sales drive on the BRIC markets, including China. But the Chinese are looking the other way as well – and large numbers of Chinese companies turned up at Hanover.
TomTom WORK shows Prowaste the way out of the Dragons’ Den
Dragons’ Den victor, Paul Tinton, has chosen TomTom WORK’s vehicle management system to keep track of his fleet of compactor vehicles for Prowaste, the construction sector’s recycling and waste management specialist.
Commercial vehicle manufacturers push fuel efficiency to new levels
The European commercial vehicle manufacturers are taking the lead in pushing fuel efficiency to new levels with the clear goal to contribute further to sustainable mobility around the world.
Unique bird’s eye view to be tested on Volvo’s hybrid truck
Volvo’s Overview Surveillance System, developed together with Toshiba Corporation, gives drivers a unique bird’s eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings for advanced driving assistance and safety. This groundbreaking system has been installed on Volvo’s hybrid refuse trucks for on-the-job testing.
Volvo Trucks looks beyond Euro V with launch of EEV engines
Volvo Trucks will start delivering its first FH and FM trucks with EEV (Enhanced Environmental friendly vehicle) engines during 2009. The new engines will help improve air quality by reducing particulates and smoke drastically, going beyond the requirements of Euro V.
Advanced Alcolock from Volvo will reduce alcohol-related accidents
Approximately every third of the roughly 40,000 traffic-related deaths reported in the European Union each year can be directly attributed to alcohol. To promote safer driving and help reduce traffic fatalities, Volvo Trucks is introducing Alcolock.