Trucks
Diesel prices – Transport industry calls for support
The Freight Transport Association says that bulk diesel prices are not falling in line with the current dramatic reduction in the world price of oil.
Nissan Cabstar quality, Volvo expertise for R. Dando & Sons
Bristol builder’s merchants R. Dando & Sons have taken delivery of their seventh Nissan Cabstar – a tipper-bodied short-wheelbase 35/13, plated for operation at 3.5 tonnes GVW.
New Construction tyres from Continental Tyre Group
Continental Tyre Group has extended its range of new generation construction tyres for both on and off-road applications with the introduction of steer and drive tyres in 295/80R22.5, a key size in UK and Ireland. The new HSC1 pattern for steer products has an optimised tread design that minimises stone strapping making it ideal for on and off road applications.
Bosal launches new range of bus and coach exhaust systems
Bosal UK – part of Bosal International, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of exhaust systems and catalytic converters – has made a move into the UK market for bus and coach exhaust systems.
RHA welcomes replacement ferry announcement
The announcement of a replacement ferry service from Rosyth operated by Norfolk Line is good news for the freight industry and Scotland as a whole.
Increased efficiency and lower costs for C&S Motor Group
Major efficiency gains along with reduced costs are being experienced by London’s leading vehicle recovery company, C&S Motor Group, since adopting the ACTIVE vehicle tracking and communication solution from TomTom WORK and integrating it with their existing system.
Unique body for Matt Purdie’s new DAF
Almost half a century of experience in the removals industry has been brought to bear in the design of a bespoke body on a new DAF that has just entered service with Central Scotland’s leading removals firm.
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries August 2008
Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during August amounted to 5,891 vehicles, up 6% compared with the year-earlier period. The increase in August is mainly driven by higher volumes in Asia and Eastern Europe, though partly offset by a negative impact from production change-over to a new product range.
Another dose of Volvo for Unisurge with Anniversary FH-480
Cambridge-based medical equipment supplier and distributor Unisurge has taken delivery of an 80th Anniversary Volvo FH-480 which will be used to shuttle surgical procedure kits to and from their sterilisation plant at Alfreton, Derbyshire, and to deliver to hospitals nationwide.
Iveco Stralis wins 4x2 order from Joda Freight
Joda Freight has replaced four 6x2 tractor units in its fleet with new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super³ 4x2 tractors, each supplied on a five year Elements repair & maintenance agreement by Northern Commercials.
Nissan at 62nd International Hanover Motor Show
At this year’s 62nd International Motor Show in Hanover, Nissan will be displaying key updates to the ever-popular Cabstar, as well as a concept vehicle.
OCRS mis-used by buyers of haulage services, warns RHA
Buyers of transport sectors are mis-using an internal VOSA system for scoring truck operators, the Road Haulage Association warns.
£67 million to cut freight emissions, congestion and hauliers' costs
Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has announced a £67m boost to the Sustainable Distribution Fund that will help the freight industry reduce costs and cut emissions.
Road pricing schemes – FTA guide
The Freight Transport Association has published a complete guide to the eleven potential road pricing schemes which have been promoted by the Department for Transport and financed by the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF).
Length does matter for Nusteel Structures
Nusteel Structures, based in Hythe, Kent, has been in the business of designing, manufacturing and transporting steel bridge sections and gantries for 54 years.