Trucks
Local road pricing schemes – only if…….
The Freight Transport Association says that a number of essential conditions must be fulfilled before it can support any local road pricing scheme.
Low emission zone will not kill demand for Euro II trucks
The creation of London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ), with its heavy financial penalties for high-emissions commercial vehicles, has led to suggestions from some in the truck industry that Euro II-classified models will now be much more difficult to sell.
Volvo Group has great success at WIREC
The Volvo Group’s CO2-neutral trucks have proved a big hit at WIREC in the USA. One of many interested visitors was US President George Bush. “Five years ago those trucks would not have been available for people at this exhibit to look at.
Cummins QSL takes ski-slope grooming machine to new heights
Cummins has been selected to provide QSL engines to Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG. The Darlington, UK built Cummins QSL will take their brand new PistenBully 400 ski-slope grooming machine to new heights.
Volvo takes CO2-neutral truck good news from Gent to USA
After the Volvo Group’s notable showcasing of carbon dioxide-neutral trucks in Gent, Brussels and Stockholm last year, it is now America’s turn.
Factory fitted drawbar for EB Equipment’s first Volvo
EB Equipment Limited of Barnsley, who specialise in the design and manufacture of GRP bulk storage and conveying systems, has taken delivery of their first Volvo truck – an FH 400 6x4 drawbar to Euro 5 specification.
FTA at FPS expo 2008
The Freight Transport Association will be an exhibitor at the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers exhibition FPS EXPO 2008, to be held in Dublin on 23/24April.
FTA at the CV Show
The Freight Transport Association stand at the CV Show this year will feature free management briefing events offering advice and information on the Driver CPC; Managing Risk, including Corporate Manslaughter; and OCRS - Operator Compliance Risk Score.
Tests with tired drivers increase traffic safety
Today, the Swedish government approved a request for special permission to drive on public roadways with fatigued drivers.
Volvo aim to reduce drink driving casualties
Volvo Trucks, together with the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), hosted their third ‘Safe and Sober’ talk at the Houses of Parliament in London last Monday (25th February) in a meeting chaired by Mrs. Louise Ellman MP.
Iveco doubles up for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2008
Iveco, Europe’s largest full range commercial vehicle manufacturer, will be exhibiting products across two main stands at the CV Show 2008, with a line-up of vehicles ranging from 3.5 to 44 tonnes.
Scania to deliver 50 coaches for European Football Championship
Scania will supply a total of 50 tourist coaches to Veolia Transport for use during the European Football Championship in June 2008. They will transport VIP guests invited by the participating national football associations.
DAF Trucks at the CV Show: a truck for everyone
DAF Trucks is using CV Show 2008, which opens at Birmingham’s NEC on 15 April, to promote its position as UK market leader in every segment in which it competes.
DAFs help deal with the dirty stuff
Cape have invested over half a million pounds in two DAF CF85 eight-wheel trucks fitted with Koks vacuum tank equipment.
Managing lorry drivers - free briefings from FTA
The responsibilities involved in managing lorry drivers continue to become increasingly important and complicated.