Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 August 2024First Volvo Aero hits the streets of Birmingham through LTSVolvo’s new FH Aero truck will soon be hitting the roads of Birmingham for the first time emblazoned in LTS Global Solutions colours as it joins the Coleshill company’s fleet of vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 August 2024Maritime Transport secures UK's largest Volvo FH Aero order to dateMaritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has once again entrusted Volvo Trucks with a key vehicle order, securing a total of 150 new Volvo FH Aero with I-Save 6x2 tractor units.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·14 August 2024TIP refurbishes 400 trailers for HowdensTIP is embarking on a major refurbishment project for its customer Howdens Joinery, with half of its trailers in its 800 strong fleet undergoing a transformation which will see existing units get a 10-year working life extension.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·16 August 2024Three Volvo FH with I-Save trucks yield unmatched fuel economy for Dobbs LogisticsPalletforce-owned Dobbs Logistics is reaping the rewards of adopting three new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor units, noting substantially improved fuel economy versus trucks from a rival manufacturer.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·16 August 2024HGV market holds steady as rigid uptake risesNew heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose 2.6% in Q2 2024, reversing the decline recorded in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·20 August 2024Evri orders 139 more box van trailers from TigerEvri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has ordered 139 additional twin-axle van trailers from Tiger
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·20 August 2024W&S Waste Management Expands Fleet with New Renault Trucks Cs for Enhanced ServiceAt W&S Waste Management, we are excited to announce the addition of twelve new Renault Trucks Cs to our fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·20 August 2024Stanmore Quality Services Paves the Way With New Isuzu TrucksNorth London-based utility solutions provider, Stanmore Quality Services (SQS), is taking delivery of 25 new Isuzu N75.150 (E) trucks, ordered after the business was impressed by the first of the manufacturer’s 7.5-tonners acquired in early 2023.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·21 August 2024DAF delivers first electric trucks from new generationDAF Trucks is getting ready for the series production of its new range of fully electric trucks. A number of vehicles have already been put into service by several leading transporters in the Netherlands. Enthusiastic feedback all round.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·23 August 2024Unmatched fuel figures see Axis Logistics return to Volvo for new FH AeroAxis Logistics has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 500 Globetrotter XL, having been blown away with the fuel figures recorded on a demonstrator vehicle benefitting from the manufacturer’s turbo compound technology.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·28 August 2024HARSH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY SECURES SECOND BIG ORDER FROM HILLHOUSE GROUPHaving first specified HARSH tipping gears and sheeting systems on a series of 23 new tippers acquired over the past four years, the Troon – based Hillhouse Group has once again chosen HARSH for another large batch of 10 similar vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·28 August 2024DAF joins international platform for booking charging stationsDAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a consortium that is working on establishing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. This will further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long distance transport.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·29 August 2024North West Trucks expands parts department with major investmentDAF Dealer Group, North West Trucks, has announced a significant investment in its parts department, doubling its parts offering and enhancing service capabilities to better serve customers in the local area.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·29 August 2024RMS Waste Disposal returns to Asset Alliance Group to fund its latest fleet additionsAsset Alliance Group has continued its long working relationship with RMS Waste Disposal, providing the finance for two new tankers.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·30 August 2024DAFaid chalks up 50 yearsDAFaid, the transport industry’s benchmark roadside assistance service, celebrates its 50th birthday at the end of the month.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·30 August 2024Hallam Express invests in eight Volvo FH Aeros for enhanced fuel efficiency and sustainabilitySouth Yorkshire’s Hallam Express has taken delivery of its latest Volvo Trucks models, this time opting for eight new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units in order to benefit from the vehicles’ fuel-saving credentials.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·30 August 2024New UK-built trailers deliver major impact for Axil Integrated ServicesUK-built Schmitz Cargobull trailers waste no time making major impact at Axil Integrated Services
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 August 2024North West Trucks Appoints New Dealer Principal and Fleet Sales DirectorDAF dealer group, North West Trucks, has announced the appointment of Craig Heathershaw as its new Dealer Principal
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·30 August 2024New DAF XB Electric and PACCAR Power Solutions at Cenex Expo 2024DAF Trucks goes to the Cenex Expo at UTAC Millbrook next week very much aligned with the show’s theme of ‘Net Zero – Connected Automated Mobility’.
