Trucks

Iveco lands full range deal with airfreight specialist Transtex

Harmondsworth-based airfreight specialist Transtex is in the process of taking delivery of six new vehicles from Iveco dealer Hendy Van and Truck.

US DoE and Swedish State expand co-operation with Volvo

The U.S. government and the Swedish State intend to extend their co-operation with the Volvo Group regarding the development of alternative drivelines.

Volvo launches clothes collection with truck design

To coincide with the launch of its new range of trucks, Volvo has announced the availability of an in-house designed merchandise collection. The range comprises more than one hundred items. From exclusive leather jackets to UV-safe baby clothing, bags and watches to other practical and lifestyle products.

Donarbon Waste Management opt for top dealer support

Donarbon Waste Management, part of the family-owned Dickerson Group in business for over 75 years, has taken delivery of six Volvo FM-400 8x4 trucks, taking the Volvo fleet strength to 67 out of a total fleet of 77 trucks, with a further 14 currently on order.

Lucas Oil on CV fuel economy drive

Anglesey-based Lucas Oil Products UK is making commercial vehicle fleet operators and owner-drivers the target for a series of promotions that will focus on the cost-saving potential of its fuel and engine oil additives.

DAF introduces DAF Night Lock

To protect truck drivers against intrusions and robberies in their cabs, DAF has become the first truck manufacturer to introduce a night lock for the doors. It can be easily and quickly mounted to every DAF XF105.

Major order for Volvo Trucks in Hungary

Volvo Trucks’ Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has signed an agreement for 1,500 trucks with transport and logistics company Waberer’s Optimum Solution, formerly known as Hungarocamion.

New Renault Premiums for Benton Bros. 100th birthday

The Benton Bros. Group has taken delivery of two new Renault Premium 450s, with another three to come in September, through Renault Trucks Distributor, Thompson Commercials.

RHA takes leading role in unique fuel duty policy

At an emergency meeting of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in Brussels yesterday, the world body for the road transport industry drew up a resolution designed to put a united response to the current fuel price crisis to the EU Commission.

Renault Trucks takes on DAF fleet at SWR

Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd. (SWR) has taken delivery of two Renault Midlum 240.18s, a Renault Midlum 280.18 and a Renault Premium 240.18, through Renault Trucks distributor MV Trucks.

New DAFs mark major expansion for car delivery company

The addition of 20 new DAFs into its fleet marks a major expansion for Merseyside based Mainland Car Deliveries (MCD). The new vehicles bring the MCD Group car transporter fleet to almost 200, making it the largest independent operator in the UK in this specialised market.