Truck Industry News (176)

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If you’ve never seen a hotbox then you have now. This week’s front cover features a 2022 DAF LF290 18 tonne hot box with just 47,000kms on the clock. If you are involved in the road repairs and need hot Tarmac on site then these insulated bodies keep the product hot whilst being heated by…

DAF truck dealer group, HTC, has completed an agreement to co-operate on delivering an end-to-end electrification service with Flexible Power Systems (FPS), a UK based electric fleet software specialist. The partnership enables HTC’s DAF customers to benefit from seamless EV transitions that combine decades of vehicle experience from HTC with specialist data-oriented Plan, Deploy and…

The IVECO eDaily has won the ‘Electric Van Breakthrough of the Year: Model’ at this year’s Fleet News award event. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the IVECO eDaily was recognised for its innovations in eLCV technology that operators work even the most demanding missions to go electric without compromise. The judges commented: “From…

South-East based Lenham Storage has put its first zero-tailpipe emission trucks into operation, having taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units. The addition of the electric trucks marks the next step on the road for the forward-thinking, family-owned business’ sustainability drive. Supplied by Steve Moon, Truck Sales Director at MC Truck…

V8 Scania lovers will be pleased to welcome a prime example back to the front cover this week. It’s a 72 tonne heavy haulage Scania S Series 650S V8 with a rear lift double wheeled rear tag axle. It is joined by a series of similar trucks and low loader trailers at the CVA sale…

Phelan Haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial, that its director describes as “an absolute monster”. With a four-tonne lifting capacity at a full reach of 16 metres, the new crane truck has…

The arrival of GRS Group’s latest batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks means the operator is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers. The three new trucks take GRS Group’s Econic line-up to 15 – all are 3235 models, and were delivered by Dealers Motus Truck & Van and Sparshatt Truck & Van. Based…

Transport and logistics firm, Currie Solutions, has taken delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks from Asset Alliance Group. The Dumfries-based company, which provides freight forwarding, transport distribution and pallet delivery services in the UK and Europe, had no hesitation in returning to the commercial vehicle specialist for its latest order to renew its fleet. Allan…

Charles Trent Ltd, one of the UK’s largest vehicle recycling companies, has taken delivery of the first three of six new Renault Trucks D16 4×2, with the decision to purchase the D16s influenced by the superior dealer backup service experience, along with the positive history with Renault Trucks’ vehicles. Equipped with Global sleeper cabs, and…

Volvo Used Trucks customers purchasing a Volvo Approved grade vehicle can now extend the manufacturer’s driveline warranty from the standard 12-months to a maximum of 36-months, at the point of purchase. The move highlights Volvo Used Trucks’ confidence in the quality of the Volvo Approved vehicles on its forecourt thanks to a comprehensive 200-point inspection…

Armstrong Vehicle Centre has invested more than £150,000 opening a new showroom in Carlisle. An Isuzu Truck dealer for more than two decades, the showroom will complement the company’s existing workshop site just seven miles away in Longtown, and its Scottish base in Glasgow. Based on Carlisle’s Kingstown Industrial Estate, the fully refurbished and remodelled…

Not immediately obvious from the outside, but this week’s front cover truck will suit the dye-in-the-wool manual transmission fans. Most tractor units in today’s market use automated transmissions, but the 2020 DAF XF480 Super Space Cab High Roof Sleeper is fitted with a 16 speed manual and is one of the latest pre-new generation DAFs…

Tesco has taken delivery of its first Iveco eDaily (42S14E) vans. This two-battery vehicle has been specified to optimise payload and range. A further 150 Iveco eDaily two-battery models will join the expanding Tesco EV fleet towards the end of 2024. Joining the Tesco Horwich home delivery fleet, this first new eDaily enables zero-emissions deliveries…

The 2024 model year Iveco S-Way has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 in the competitive Product Design Automobiles/Vehicles category. About the iF Awards iF International Forum Design GmbH was founded in Germany in 1953, making it the world’s oldest independent design organisation. Hosting one of the largest and most important design competitions in the…

Iveco like to sponsor the big and strong – one time sponsors of top flight New Zealand Rugby Union international team, the All Blacks, the company has now announced itself as a key sponsor of the Giants Live series in 2024 which features the world’s strongest men competing in multiple demanding disciplines such as deadlift…

Bath-based haulier Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit. The stunning new truck is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and numerous creature comforts to maximise driving experience and fuel efficiency. Supplied by Mike Gill, Area Sales Manager, Truck and Bus Wales…

There’s more to charging a series of trucks than simply buying a charger. Whether you are a truck operator or dealer, it will be important to invest in the right kit. Most operators will have sufficient onsite diesel storage at present – nobody wants to run out – the same will apply to electricity supply…

A special Asda awards night celebrating achievements within the haulage industry and compèred by Shaun Williamson, aka Barry from EastEnders, raised an incredible £54,957 for Greater Manchester charity, Veterans into Logistics, last week. The biggest names in the haulage industry attended the glitzy, black-tie event enjoying performances from 103 Regiment Royal Artillery Pipes and Drums…

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new Chief Financial Officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick. Naomi joins the business following a 20-year career working in various financial roles with Daimler Group. Having worked exclusively within the automotive industry since 2000, Naomi first joined Daimler Group as a…

This is becoming a Scania-Fest – this is the third week in a row that we have been able to feature the most desirable trucks in the roads – Scania V8 power! This time we have a 2021 model Scania R580 6×2 midlift. It’s got all the bells and whistles including Kelsa bars, leather interior,…