Trucks
Renault Trucks for the French administration and local authorities
Renault Trucks has won the UGAP, the French public purchasing cooperative union, call for tenders to supply 3.5–26 ton refuse collection vehicles for a period of 36 months.
Kettering company moves to 44 tonnes with new DAFs
The arrival of three DAF XF105 tractor units into the fleet of David Bletsoe-Brown Limited marks the first move to running at 44 tonnes for the expanding Kettering company.
New on-board axle load indicator from Axtec
Axle and gross overloads are a potential headache for operators of almost all vehicles, especially those on work involving progressive loading, such as refuse collection. Fines are up to £5,000, and even worse is the threat to your O-licence.
Government must invest in South West roads
The Freight Transport Association has urged Government to take another look at the region’s road priorities in light of another setback in improving the economic links into the South West.
Ralph Davies International’s latest Volvo’s appeal to hospitals
Ralph Davies International is using six new Volvo FH16-540 STGO Cat 2-rated tractor units to transport a fleet of mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) medical scanners between hospitals around the country. These FH16’s bring the Ralph Davies Volvo fleet up to 40 in strength.
Semperit “EuroTrailer” - Added quality for midi-trailers
Semperit is pleased to announce the introduction of a new tyre for midi-trailers in size 385/55 R 22.5 – the “EuroTrailer”. This new tyre is the first in the new Euro product range and offers the benefit of around 5 cubic meters more cargo volume as well as better mileage, making the use of midi-trailers even more effective for heavy road freight.
East Sussex launch Volvo FL-280 Euro 5 fire appliance
East Sussex Fire Authority has purchased fourteen Euro 5 fire Volvo appliances, which will form a key part of the operational response capability to ensure the safety of the communities of East Sussex and the City of Brighton & Hove.
Veolia Environmental Services chooses Volvo refuse trucks
The world’s leading Group in refuse handling, Veolia Environmental Services, has appointed Volvo Trucks as its preferred supplier of refuse trucks for the company’s operations in Europe. A framework agreement on continued co-operation has been signed by the two companies.
Grangemouth closure – plan for fuel distribution says FTA
The Freight Transport Association says that the Government must make appropriate arrangements to protect the supply chain for diesel for use by UK industry in the event of the strike at the Grangemouth refinery leading to a loss of production for a sustained period.
Iveco Stralis takes on prestigious role at Fiorano Ferrari
Iveco has supplied a Stralis Active Space Super³ (AS440S50T/P) 4x2 tractor unit to Fiorano Ferrari – an exclusive owners programme managed by Ferrari GB.
Scania’s expansion of its Russian network pays off
The Russian grocery chain X5 Retail Group has ordered 146 Scania distribution trucks for supplying goods to its nationwide stores and supermarkets. Last year Scania delivered 144 trucks to the group.
Cummins Darlington is honoured with Queen’s Award
Cummins Darlington Engine Plant, U.K., has been recognised for outstanding export sales in 2007 with the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade for the fourth time since it started trading in 1965.
DAF 18 tonner brings flexibility to builders merchants
The combination of a low weight chassis, a long body and a 9.1 metre reach crane on a new DAF 18 tonner is bringing increased flexibility to the delivery operations of the leading independent builders’ merchants in the South West.
Fourth 16-litre Volvo in 16-years for Cumbria’s Lawsons Haulage
Lawsons Haulage Ltd., based in Cockermouth, Cumbria has taken delivery of their 4th Volvo FH16 - the 4th in 16 years - to join the fleet of one of Volvo’s longest established UK customers, as the company has operated the marque since 1964.
Longer, heavier goods vehicles – FTA calls for trials
The Freight Transport Association awaits the Government’s response to a Parliamentary Question on Tuesday (22 April) asking the Secretary of State for Transport whether she will make a statement regarding any plans to permit the use of longer, heavier vehicles on some roads.