Truck Manufacturers·2 min·8 May 2024APOLLO TYRES GEARS UP FOR START OF 2024 TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIPSL Apollo Tyres Trucksport is finalising preparations for the forthcoming Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (FIA ETRC), which commences on 25 May at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·8 May 2024Street King 660: Probably the safest sweeper ever assembledAebi Schmidt UK is now billing its popular Schmidt Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper as probably the safest sweeper ever assembled.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·8 May 2024Nolan Coaches adds Alexander Dennis Enviro400 pair for Dublin FerryLinkAlexander Dennis today announced that it has supplied two new Enviro400 double deck buses to independent Irish operator Nolan Coaches.
Truck Manufacturers·6 min·7 May 2024Mercedes-Benz Trucks sends eActros 600 on most extensive test run in the company’s historyMercedes-Benz Trucks is planning for this summer the most extensive test run in the history of the company – with its new electric flagship eActros 600.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·7 May 2024Milence is building its second charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles along a key corridor in southern FranceMilence, announces its second charging hub in France, located in Perpignan.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·4 May 2024Porsche is increasingly focusing on alternative drives in its transport logisticsPorsche is pushing ahead with the roll-out of alternative drives in its transport logistics fleet: Together with its logistics partners, the sports car manufacturer is using six new electric HGVs (heavy good vehicle) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Leipzig sites.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·4 May 2024Fruehauf at Truckfest Lincoln 2024Fruehauf are proud to be sponsoring Truckfest 2024 at its new home, Lincoln Showground, over the bank holiday weekend.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·3 May 2024Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are to be trialled across the UK in a new programme to help freight operators decarbonise their fleetCalled Project JOLT – the programme is led by The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF) and involves partners including John Lewis Partnership, Volvo Trucks UK, and Flexible Power Systems, a software company specialising in fleet management optimisation software for electric vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·3 May 2024Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining takes fleet to new frontiers with two stellar Volvo FE Electric rigidsInsulation supplier Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining has taken delivery of two Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigids as part of the business’ ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·3 May 2024GBA Logistics Acquires The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing in strategic expansionGBA Logistics are proud to announce the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics industry.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 May 2024New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +12.6%, trucks -4%, buses +23.3% in Q1 2024There were mixed results for the EU commercial vehicle market in Q1 2024. While van sales rose, truck sales dipped slightly, despite growth in the electrically chargeable truck market. Bus sales saw a rise, with electrically chargeable buses recording notable gains.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 April 2024APOLLO TYRES ADDS NEW SIZE OPTIONS TO ITS ENDURACE RA 2 ‘REGIONAL TRANSPORT’ TYRE RANGEApollo Tyres is expanding its range of next-generation EnduRace RA 2 ‘regional transport’ truck tyres for 22.5-inch rims, with the introduction of new 295/80 and 315/80 size options.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 April 20243R SOLUTIONS APPLAUDS FRUEHAUF FOR QUICK TURNAROUND OF NEW TIPPERSWest Lothian-based waste management and recycling specialist, 3R Solutions, has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 sloper smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the firm prepare for an important new contract.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·30 April 2024SMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck GrantOriginally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 m tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·30 April 2024New electric bus partnership: SWO Mobil in Osnabrück orders 19 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro busesFull speed ahead for a new electric bus partnership in Osnabrück: SWO Mobil has chosen Daimler Buses as supplier for a total of 19 new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses. The new city buses will be delivered successively as from 2025.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 April 2024Sunswap Joins the Global Cold Chain Alliance, Strengthening European ExpansionWe are delighted to announce our membership in the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). This move aligns with our commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the cold chain sector and marks a step in our European expansion journey.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 April 2024THE RHENUS GROUP LAUNCHES ELECTRIC AND LIQUEFIED BIOGAS TRUCKS TO TEST THEIR SCALABILITY TO NEW REGIONS AND TRAFFIC FLOWSThe Rhenus Group, a global leader in logistics solutions, has initiated trials to assess the viability of alternative fuels in the regions and traffic segments most suited to the characteristics of these new mobility models.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·30 April 2024Mack Trucks Switches to Renewable Fuel in its Production LineMack Trucks switches to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·27 April 2024Major order of Schmitz Cargobull trailers help us deliver sustainability goalsWe've taken delivery of 80 S.BO PACE trailers from Schmitz Cargobull as part of our commitment to more sustainable deliveries.
