Trucks
New Stralis fleet delivery for Collease
Norwich-based Collease Truck & Trailer Rentals has become the first contract hire and rental fleet in the UK to take delivery of Iveco’s new Stralis heavy truck.
Surfing with Volvo Trucks now easier than ever
In a move to improve functionality whilst providing easier access for downloading images, Volvo Trucks has re-launched all its websites, including those of its Dealer Network.
Nova Bus secures order for 141 hybrid buses to Vancouver
Nova Bus, a subsidiary of Volvo Bus Corporation, has received an order for 141 hybrid buses to TransLink in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The contract includes an option for an additional 110 buses.
Albion Chemicals replace all their fleet with Volvo
To service its nationwide network of 14 depots, Cheshire-based Albion Chemicals has added their 32nd Volvo FM tractor unit to a fleet now made up entirely of Volvo Trucks.
Prime Minister Balkenende opens new DAF Engine Test Center
Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende officially opened the ‘state-of-the-art’ DAF Engine Test Center in Eindhoven on Wednesday 23rd January.
Meet Bubbles and Suds – linen company’s new Renault Premiums
Lincolnshire based linen and laundry company, Bourne Textile Services, has taken delivery of two new Renault Premium Distribution 240.18s, through recently appointed Renault Trucks distributor, The Welch Group.
City Link contract strenghens Renault Trucks’ presence at Fraikin
Leading commercial vehicle fleet services provider, Fraikin, is taking delivery of 30 new Euro-5 Renault Premium Privilege trucks, through Renault Trucks Midlands.
100th Volvo Truck goes into service with Ed Weetman Haulage
Ed Weetman (Haulage and Storage) Ltd. based in Great Haywood, near Stafford has taken delivery of a top of the range Euro 5 Volvo FH-480 4x2 tractor - the 100th Volvo truck to go into service with the fleet.
RHA launches 2ppl Fuel Duty Offensive
The Road Haulage Association is launching its “Stop the 2ppl” fuel duty campaign. This urges the Chancellor to think again about a further tax rise on road fuel scheduled for 1 April.
Volvo Trucks seek rapid reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
Through Volvo Logistics, Volvo Trucks is challenging its transporters to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent within the next two years.
Popular Specialist SkipLoader returns to market
One of the UK’s best proven specialist skip loader designs has returned to the market. A new company, SkipLoader Limited of Stanton near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, has begun production of the unit, having acquired the assets of the former business of Retech - and secured the rights to the design.
FTA wins London Low Emission Zone concessions
Following a campaign by the Freight Transport Association to highlight the problems faced by diligent operators to get compliant with the Low Emission Zone, Transport for London has introduced a period of grace of 28 days at the start of the scheme.
Car traffic will swamp supply chain – provide more road space
The Freight Transport Association says that the latest Government figures showing a remorseless increase in traffic levels confirm FTA’s own research, which forecasts unacceptable congestion on the UK’s primary trade routes.
Busy times for Browns new DAF
At around 65 collections a day, six days a week, a new DAF eight-wheeler with a Heil rear-end loading body is proving to be a highly productive vehicle for Staffordshire company H Brown & Son (Recycling) Limited.
Fleet of 100 ’green’ Euro 5 trucks into service with NYK Logistics
Northampton-based NYK Logistics (UK) Limited - part of the global NYK Logistics Group - has taken delivery of a 100 strong fleet of Euro 5 Volvo FM-440 Globetrotter-cabbed 4x2 tractors.