Truck Manufacturers·7 min·9 October 2024Why Sparshatt Truck & Van has been renamed as SAGA Truck and VanMaking its first move into the UK, RCM SAGA, led by the group’s president Ronan Chabot, takes on four locations in Sittingbourne, Dartford, Ashford and Tonbridge, rebranding Sparshatt as SAGA Truck and Van.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·9 October 2024MAN eTruck includes MAN DigitalServices package as standardWith the purchase of a new MAN eTGX or eTGS, the customer receives a bundle of digital services for five years at no additional cost.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·9 October 2024Robinsons rolls out the barrel with new DAF XB dray fleetRobinsons Brewery, one of the largest independent, family-run breweries in the UK, has taken delivery of three new DAF XB 260 ‘FT’ urban artics to supplement its existing DAF LF vehicles, and signalling an exclusive DAF presence to the company’s fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·8 October 2024Hall of Fame: Sharp Freight's Scania 770 S V8Congratulations to the newest addition to our Hall of Fame, which is none other than Sharp Freight and their stunning custom Scania 770 S V8.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·5 October 2024Production of the first Prometeon-branded tyres for the European and Turkish markets beginsThe Prometeon-branded Serie 02 tyres, which will be produced at the historic Izmit plant in Turkey, have been unveiled.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·5 October 2024British van manufacturing hits 14-year highBritish commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -10.0% in August, following July’s rise, as 6,044 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·5 October 2024RH Commercial Vehicles expands territory with acquisition of new site in Coventry.RHCV has announced the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Coventry dealership for an undisclosed sum, making them one of the leading independent distributors in the Renault Trucks Network.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·4 October 2024Nostrop Storage turns to Volvo for its first-ever brand-new truckYorkshire’s Nostrop Storage has taken delivery of a Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit, to bolster its busy general haulage operations.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·4 October 2024Manheim Auction Services confirms first sale date for its new Gloucester super centre!Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive, is launching its new fortnightly sales programme at its Gloucester super centre on Thursday 24 October at 10am.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·4 October 2024Dungannon Depot Now Open!Mercedes-Benz opens new £6m truck and van aftersales facility in Dungannon MBNI’s new Co Tyrone site expected to create 20 jobs
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·4 October 2024PreZero expands electric fleet with 30 collection vehiclesPreZero has a national first by loading trucks with a charging facility located above vehicles
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·2 October 2024THE HARSH 18T SKIPLOADER – CLEARLY THE WRIGHT STUFF!HARSH has just supplied its first skiploader to Wrights of Crockey Hill Ltd, one of Yorkshire’s longest established plant hire and skiploader companies.
Truck Manufacturers·6 min·2 October 2024All in the spirit of 100: 100 years of Mercedes-Benz trucks at karldischinger logistikdienstleister – letter of intent signed for 100 zero-emission trucksMercedes-Benz Trucks is marking 100 years of collaboration with German logistics operator Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deliver 100 zero-emission trucks over the next five years, signaling a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the road freight industry.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 October 2024DAF XF fleet for FM ConwayFM Conway, a leading infrastructure services provider and the largest manufacturer of asphalt in the south-east of England, has taken delivery of six new DAF XF 530 6x2 tractor units – replacing DAF-competitor models within FM Conway’s aggregate and asphalt division.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 October 2024Going full circle: Scania proves you can use remanufactured gearboxes in productionScania aims to cut emissions it produces in vehicle production by utilising remanufactured parts on its main assembly line in Sweden.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 October 2024New generation of international trailers for Cargo ExpressCargo Express returns to Schmitz Cargobull for new generation of international trailers
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·1 October 2024Scania becomes world’s first truck OEM to reuse components on main assembly lineMilestone gearbox ‘remanufacturing’ project consumed about 50 percent less material and roughly 45 percent fewer carbon emissions compared with making brand-new one.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·27 September 2024Volvo brews up greener deliveries for Asahi UK with FE ElectricAsahi UK has brought zero tailpipe delivery to its London operations by welcoming a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid into its distribution fleet.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·25 September 2024Continental Tyres “A No-Brainer” for Tunnell Grab ServicesContinental Tyres’ multi-solution approach to tyres has long been a key selling point for operators nationwide. Surrey-based Tunnell Grab Services (TGS) is just one of many customers reaping the rewards.
