Trucks
The best we’ve ever had
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Show was “the best we’ve ever had” according to Derek Beevor, Managing Director of Road Tech Computer Systems Limited. And that’s no mean feat given that the company has been exhibiting at the show for almost twenty years.
Fast & Pro: Renault Trucks opens two new centres in France
With accreditation being given to two new sites in France, Renault Trucks is continuing the development of its Fast & Pro concept dedicated to the maintenance and repair of light commercial vehicles.
DAF delivers first CF and XF105 with EEV-diesel engines
On Thursday 17 April 2008, DAF delivered the first CF and XF105 trucks with EEV diesel engines. These Enhanced Environmentally-friendly Vehicles (EEV) emit around 50% fewer soot particles than the Euro 5 emission values, which come into effect from 2009.
Modern technology can reduce the driver’s stress level
Traffic is becoming increasingly intensive and hectic. At the same time, we are seeing increasing numbers of electronic support systems in our vehicles, all of them competing for the driver’s attention.
New audio system for business, pleasure and safety
As haulage firms compete for the best drivers, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to attract them with a good working environment. As part of this move, Volvo Trucks is now launching a new audio system with comfort-enhancing and practical features normally only found in exclusive cars.
Diesel prices hitting all of UK industry
The constant increase in the cost of a barrel of oil and its consequential impact on diesel prices now represents a major cause of concern for every UK business supplying goods and services.
RHA announces 3-point plan for haulage industry survival
The 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham's NEC provided the perfect opportunity for RHA Chief Executive Roger King to call publicly for Government to support the UK's beleaguered haulage industry.
Renault Trucks at the Dakar Series
Renault Trucks will be present at the “Dakar Series” rally which will be held from April 20th to 26th in Hungary and Romania.
Souter Investments confirms stake in Spraydown
Spraydown Limited, the Scotland Central Belt-based transport technology company, has agreed an undisclosed equity investment with Souter Investments.
Tachograph compliance – a complete service at operator base
The Freight Transport Association has produced a new tachograph compliance service designed to help vehicle operators meet their legal obligations. The new scheme is delivered on-site at operator premises.
FTA inspections for Iveco dealers
Iveco Limited and the Freight Transport Association have agreed on a programme to further improve the O-licence understanding within the Iveco dealer network.
Suckling’s Eco Guardian project - savings with safety
Suckling Transport’s award-winning Eco Guardian project – which pioneered the concept of environmentally-friendly trucks way before it became ‘PC’ to do so – is displaying its latest fleet addition at the CV Show.
300,000th truck goes to heavy metal men
A DAF XF105 that is the 300,000th truck to be produced at the Leyland Trucks assembly plant in Lancashire is going to heavy plant and machinery movers Mark Armstrong Transport Limited of Carlisle.
Waste vehicle solutions group puts safety first
The Cooper Group UK, with 22 years of specialising in municipal service vehicles, is taking the innovative step of fitting Alcolocks to its fleet of nearly 100 vehicles to demonstrate its commitment to ensure its customers are offered the safety of a vehicle that can only be operated by a sober driver.
Renault Trucks at the CV Show
The CV Show in Birmingham is the world event chosen by Renault Trucks to launch the new version of its flagship truck, Renault Magnum.