Trucks
Differential Parking Charges – A hundred million reasons why not
The Freight Transport Association says that with Differential Parking Charges now firmly in place it is clear that there have been winners and losers. Private motorists have got a fair deal but commercial operators have not – their costs are up by a cool £100 million!
Mack and Volvo Trucks launch North American optimization plan
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America have jointly formulated a plan for increasing the efficiency of their North American operations.
Renault Premiums outperforming in fuel economy trials
Truck and trailer rental specialists, Hill Hire plc., has taken delivery of a number of new Renault trucks to meet increasing demand from its customers. In an important conquest deal, the vehicles were supplied by Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks.
South Wales forestry firm adds sixth Volvo to fleet
Karl Jones & Sons Ltd., an established forestry contractor based in Crumlin, near Newport in South Wales, has added a sixth truck - an FM-480 6x4 tractor, complete with forestry crane mounted behind the cab - to its all-Volvo fleet.
Rail freight to double by 2030
New forecasts of demand for rail freight to 2015 and 2030 have been published by the Rail Freight Group and Freight Transport Association.
DAF provides good image for heavy metal movers
Machinery moving specialists Flegg Transport have chosen high spec DAF XF105s for their 2008 fleet replacement programme to ensure driver comfort and to reinforce the company’s professional image with their customers.
Iveco targets 50 per cent share of planned maintenance contracts
Iveco has launched a new range of planned maintenance contracts called ‘Elements’ to support its full line-up of commercial vehicles, which spans the 3.5 to 44 tonne sector.
Past and present meet at the refurbished Volvo museum
The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, which is run jointly by AB Volvo and Volvo Car Corporation, recently re-opened after being extensively refurbished and extended since its original opening 13 years ago.
Paramount helps truckers with fuel savings
No wonder UK truckers have been staging protests. Escalating fuel costs, green zone charges, increasing competition from foreign hauliers etc – something has to give. Well, valuable help is now at hand from renowned tuners Paramount Performance regarding fuel costs.
SHOPFTA: New product ranges
The Freight Transport Association’s Shopfta 2008 catalogue is now available, containing over 150 new products and completely new product ranges, including workwear and clothing, footwear, safety posters, driver training DVDs, racking accessories and a selection of warning and mandatory signs.
New Renault Premiums join Haulier of the Year
Matthew Kibble Transport Ltd., has taken delivery of four new Euro 4 Renault Premiums: three 18 tonne 4x2 Renault Premium curtainsiders and a 7.5 tonne Premium curtainsider, through Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks.
Road transport sector gears up for Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Commercial vehicle suppliers face a major challenge with the introduction of EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) legislation next Spring.
Draka to replace fleet with Volvo FE’s
International cable manufacturer Draka UK Limited is in the process of renewing its in-house transport fleet with Volvo FE rigids.
Volvo celebrates 25 years of aerodynamic truck design
The shape of things to come in the trucking industry was established 25 years ago in June 1983, when Volvo White Truck Corporation (now known as Volvo Trucks North America) introduced the first aerodynamically styled heavy-duty conventional trucks.
Goods Vehicle Operator licensing in Northern Ireland from 2011
Changes to Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing are planned to be introduced in Northern Ireland from April 2011. These changes will require a step change by all operators of goods vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes in compliance practices linked to vehicle roadworthiness.