Truck Industry News (182)

In launch colours, the DAF 2022 XF450 on this week’s front cover still has the R&M and full warranty remaining. There is a choice of this and similar trucks available from the seller, Ford & Slater whose advert can be found on page 13 of this week’s magazine where there are also the details of…

Cumbrian North West Recycling Limited has expanded its fleet by incorporating a new Renault Trucks T520 6×2 tag axle tractor unit with walking floor hydraulics. The new addition joins 18 existing Renault Trucks in the company’s 28-strong fleet, with driver comfort and dealer support highlighted as pivotal factors in vehicle selection. Supplied by Mike Carr…

Introduction If you are thinking about buying a DAF truck for sale but would like more background information on the company history, the parts support and the stability, then read on. We have put together a detailed analysis of the business and included some background regarding the history of the brand and the truck models…

The precursor to today’s Mercedes Atego truck – the LN2 was launched forty years ago this year. Back in 1984, this was in the days before every truck had some distinct brand name, so the most famous of these trucks was the 7.5 tonner called simply the ‘814’ in the UK. Produced between 1984 and…

Kent-based Castledene Transport has taken delivery of a brand-new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit, sporting a special livery to celebrate the customer’s 45th anniversary. Supplied by Steve Moon, Truck Sales Director at MC Truck & Bus, the truck joins a 40-strong commercial vehicle fleet, of which 90 per cent is…

Following on from test carried out by Scania in 2023 and MAN in April this year, where rates of 700 kilowatts was achieved, Mercedes have released the details of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS) test where they achieved charging rates of over 1,000 kilowatts. Mercedes developers have successfully charged a prototype of the eActros 600…

Euro NCAP is turning their road safety focus clearly towards the heavy truck sector, as road death statistics tell us that trucks represent only 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads but are involved in almost 15% of all EU road fatalities.  Areas Under Test Areas that the safety body are considering include Intelligent Speed Adaptation…

Ford & Slater has successfully completed the delivery of five high-spec DAF XD trucks to Wedge Group Galvanizing. These vehicles are numbered 60 – 65 in the Wedge Group Fleet and represent the first New Generation DAF Trucks that Wedge will have taken. Wedge Group Galvanizing stands as the market leader in hot dip galvanizing…

Isuzu Truck UK has appointed RH Commercial Vehicles as an authorised repairer in Peterborough. The site becomes the fourth of RH Commercial Vehicles’ six dealerships to represent the Japanese brand, joining existing locations in Northampton, Newark and Leicester. The 10,000 sq ft site features a spacious forecourt and reception area, with four service bays facilitating…

Powering heavy duty tools and equipment has always been a challenge when operating remotely with a van. At this year’s CV Show, Iveco demonstrated their solution to the problem with their Iveco eDaily ‘Mobile Power Station’ has made its debut at the 2024 Commercial Vehicle show as part of the EV Café Village. The Iveco…

The keen-eyed amongst our truck buyers will see that the pair of Mercedes trucks on this week’s front cover are not Actros units, but the beefed-up construction versions, the Arocs. Both 2546 models with 460hp, these are 6×2 models from 2015 with day cabs. This type of configuration doesn’t appear every day, but are ideal…

This question is so complicated and operational and geographical factors will always influence fuel economy but the clever people at a couple of German truck magazines believe that they have the most comprehensive test around. The ‘Green Truck comparison test’ has been running fourteen years now and applies a clever formula that covers all the…

Palletline member HMT Group has extended its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by welcoming seven new Volvo FH with I-Save 460 Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor units. The deal ensures HMT Group’s articulated fleet remains exclusively Volvo. Supplied by Karl Davies, Customer Solutions Manager, Thomas Hardie Commercials, the trucks each feature a D13TC Euro-6 Step E…

EU lawmakers have sealed a deal cementing the most ambitious CO2-reduction targets for trucks and buses globally by 2030. By 2030, the CO2 emissions of new vehicles must be at least -45% lower than 2019/2020 and, while vehicle targets are part of the puzzle for decarbonising truck and bus transport, the truck manufacturers believe that…

Normal service is resumed as we feature a beautiful Scania V8 tractor unit for sale on this week’s front cover. This example is from MV Commercial’s stock and is the 2020 S Series 650S version with a rear lift tag axle in addition to all the bells and whistles including Kelsa bars, air horns, side…

The automotive industry in general is constantly involved in buying and selling competing businesses. This is absolutely the case in the worldwide truck manufacturing industry. Looking at the short list of truck makers currently selling their vehicles in Europe you would be tempted to think that every single one is independent of each other. You…

Scottish haulage and courier firm, Woody’s Express Parcels, has hailed Asset Alliance Group’s impressive service after taking delivery of eight new tractor units, rigid trucks and trailers that will help the business manage new contracts. Building on several orders with Asset Alliance Group over the past year, the latest three-year contract hire deal includes three…

Although the Fox group has net shared the economics of buying and operating new electric Volvo FMX tippers on their asphalt deliveries, it is impressive that the family-owned company is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks. The order comprises three Volvo FMX Electric 8×4 Tridem tippers – to be followed shortly…

Clavell Caravans & Transport opted for a new Actros L tractor unit, joining a second Actros in the Lincolnshire operator’s six-strong fleet. That vehicle, supplied in 2017, has proved to be highly efficient while racking up well over 500,000 trouble-free kilometres. The older truck was a 4×2 1845 unit, with a 12.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine…

Scrap metal recycling experts, Morecambe Metals Ltd, has added its first Renault Trucks C520 8×4 OFF ROAD vehicle to the company’s 8-strong fleet.  Fitted with a Hyva Titan hookloader body and pulling a tri-axle Muldoon roll on roll off hook bin trailer, the new 7-axle combination follows a Renault D18 skip loader added to the…