Volvo service makes Magnums melt
Northampton-based international hauliers MAM Transport Services Ltd have ordered another sixteen Volvo FH-460 tractors and the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia, Kettering Dealerpoint team also won the service contract for fourteen of MAM’s Renault Magnums to boot.
Calling all hauliers
As we all know, the haulage and construction industries has suffered greatly in the past 18 months or so and many hauliers have been forced to cut back on their fleet. Well, First Choice Commercials could prove to be the savior everyone is looking for.
Volvo FL par excellence
Premier suppliers of turf care equipment, Ransomes Jacobsen, have invested in three new Volvo FL 18 tonners to transport their demonstration mowers to major golf courses across Europe.
Mercedes-Benz Axor ‘Taylor’ made for construction
Scottish demolition and construction contractor Les Taylor believes he has acquired two trucks tailor made for his business with the acquisition of a pair of Mercedes-Benz Axor 8x4 trucks.
DAF’s just the job for heavy loads
DAF has proven it is equal to the demands of carrying heavy loads and with the purchase of a new DAF CF85 eight-wheeler by Sanders & Woods Transport Limited has just proven this point.
Volvo FMX reversing the downward trend
In an industry that is experiencing the toughest challenges in this current economic downturn, Volvo’s new FMX construction truck chassis is proving to be a high point.
Vehicle production picks up but HGVs still down
Recently released figures from the ACEA Economic Report show that production and demand across the EU rebounded in the first months of 2010 compared to the negative levels of 2009.
JJ Food Service go for Volvo productivity
Award-winning food distribution specialist JJ Food Service are now operating over 100 Volvo FL 18-tonners after having moved away from 7.5 tonne operation almost entirely.
Volvo FMX building solid order book
The newly-launched Volvo FMX construction truck chassis is winning early orders in one of the toughest sectors of the truck market. With production starting in September, the new FMX will be appearing on highways and in quarries in the autumn.
Iveco set to launch new heavy truck range
Iveco it would appear has taken a step ahead of its competitors with news that they are set to launch an all-new heavy truck range powered by a new family of common-rail diesel engines, including a 16-litre ’big banger’, in time for Euro-6.
Mercedes Actros meets challenge of heavy haulage contractor - Cadzow
Mercedes has once again proven itself adoptable to challenges when Cadzow Heavy Haulage purchased a new £180,000 Actros.
Volvo Trucks gears up safety lessons for children
A driver’s ‘blind’ spot has been attributed to around sixty per cent of accidents involving pedestrians and children.
Volvo prove right for Grundy & Co.
Volvo Trucks proved just to be what Widnes based Grundy & Co. Excavations needed when they decided to purchase as part of their 2010 investment plans.
Two of a kind - McAuliffe Trucking Company and Kerry Truck Sales
Sister companies McAuliffe Trucking Company and Kerry Truck Sales complement each other perfectly. Irish Trucker travelled to the company HQ in Castleisland, County Kerry to take a closer look at their symbiotic relationship.
Volvo Trucks Transaid cash to save lives in Tanzania
Volvo Trucks are supporting the Transaid charity to the tune of £5,000 this year and the latest cash is going to help develop a second Professional HGV Driver Training Project in Tanzania.
Volvo scores with refuse collection teams
When it came down to whether recycling and waste management specialist for London and the south-east, Bywaters (Leyton) Ltd, had to choose between a Volvo or a Scania to join their fleet it was the compactness of the Volvo coupled with the interior space of the cab that swayed the decision in the Volvo favour.
Mercedes Benz to manufacture Actros in Brazil
From 2011 Mercedes Benz Trucks will expand its manufacturing production to its Juiz de Fora plant in Brazil.
Futuristic trucks a ‘reality’
According to Volvo Truck’s Design Director, Rikard Orell, trucks of the future will be ‘lot different’ to those of today.
Volvo to display fuel efficient trucks at Hillhead Show
Volvo Trucks are showing three key, fuel efficient, Euro 5 certified, contrasting trucks from their range on the stand they are sharing with Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) at the Hillhead Show in 2010.
Mercedes-Benz Axor gives edge to leading tyre retailer MTS
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) the UK’s largest independent tyre wholesaler and retailers has just taken the edge on their competitors with the acquisition of fifteen fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz tractor units.
Volvo get foothold in Indian market
The giant truck manufacturers, Volvo, is set to invest a total of SEK 480 million in the production of the Volvo Group’s new global medium-duty engine in India.
Mercs dependability seals contract of approval with Hickmans
Mercedes Benz, a name synonymous with depenability proved its trademark standards when family run UK firm Hickmans of Kidderminister purchased two Mercedes Benz trucks for the first time in twenty seven years.
Iveco’s 7.5 tonners scores with City Link
After having evaluated a number of different products on the open market, express delivery company City Link has opted for the Iveco Eurocargo as its choice for 7.5 tonne operations.
I-Shift conversion already proving itself for Collard Ltd.
Hampshire demolition, disposal and recycling specialist R Collard Ltd has celebrated buying their 50th Volvo eight-wheeler by adding the I-Shift automated gearbox to the spec, and they are already seeing the benefits.
Volvo versatility suits recovery specialists
The conversion of a Volvo FH 16-660 by a heavy recovery firm, Alph Recovery has brought a new lease of life as the Volvo is now customised for use as a heavy haulage tractor unit.
Mercedes-Benz sits comfortably with sofa specialists ScS
UK sofa specialists ScS has recently acquired ten new Mercedes Benz trucks increasing their all Mercedes fleet to fifty five vehicles.
BP Gas opt for Volvo with I-Sync and Dynafleet for driver safety
BP Gas has made it a double first with their recent acquisition of six new Volvos with I-Sync with Dynafleet which they believe will help drivers concentrate on safe driving.
Mercedes-Benz secures ‘Italian’ job
World renowned Mercedes-Benz has just secured a contract with Italian firm Smeg with the delivery of seven Mercedes-Benz Atego rigids with high-roofed, air-conditioned sleeper cabs – Smeg’s drivers regularly spend nights on the road.
DAFs just the ticket for Bulky Bob’s recycling team
Liverpool based recycling company, Bulky Bob’s has just taken delivery of four 7.5 tonne DAF trucks.
Scania in fleet trials
Scania Trucks has set up a twenty strong vehicle transport fleet, using Scania trucks and trucks from competitors in an effort to test new development in real life conditions.
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