Renault Tractor Unit Standard Truck News (23)

Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics has added five new T480 High Turbo Compound 6×2 tractor units to its fleet, the first for the container haulage operator. Supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, the T480 High TC was chosen for its driver appeal and fuel-economy capability. Equipped with Renault Trucks’ latest DE13 TC engine for optimum performance, the T480…

Exeter-based Parsons Nationwide Distribution Ltd has added the first Renault Trucks T520 High 6×2 pusher tractor unit to its fleet, naming the vehicle’s specification and operator recommendation as catalysts for the deal.  The T520 High, purchased from Sparks Commercial Services in Exeter, joins Parson’s 59-strong mixed fleet on bulk tipper work across the UK. The…

Series production of the Renault Trucks heavy duty electric trucks has just begun at Renault Trucks’ plant in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. The site has been assembling the brand’s trucks for 60 years and is now set to produce the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C. Dedicated to regional distribution and urban construction, these vehicles are the…

Construction materials group, Breedon Group plc has taken delivery of its first ever Renault Trucks for its cement division after being impressed with the vehicle specification, service, and the overall deal on the table. Joining the 50-strong fleet are 24 new T520 6×2 tractor units, replacing a competitor’s model, with further expansion of Renault Trucks…

Suffolk-based removals company, Safepac Limited, has added the first Renault Trucks T High 6×2 tractor unit to its 47-strong fleet. Supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, the new vehicle forms part of a sponsorship agreement with the McAMS Yamaha team for the 2023 Bennetts British Superbike Championship. The new T High is being used to transport…

Dealer service, reliability and looks were the three factors that led to Pet food distribution specialist, Earl Transport, taking delivery of six T520 High 6×2 pusher tractor units to replace older Renault T High trucks on the fleet. Supplied by JDS Truck and Van, the T High has been a top choice for Earl Transport…

If it ain’t broke… That’s the view of upholstered furniture manufacturer, Buoyant Upholstery Ltd. The company has just taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks T440 4×2 Evolution tractor units as a result of the performance of their existing Renault Range T tractor units. The new T440s with sleeper cabs were supplied by local dealer,…

Mike Carr from Renault Truck dealership, Border Commercials got the job spot on. Sell a couple of used trucks into a fleet and keep in touch. Make sure you know when trucks are up for renewal and close a deal for some brand new trucks. Textbook stuff.  That’s what happened recently and, as a result,…

Due to increased business demand, Aberdeenshire-based haulage specialist, GIF Transport and Logistics Ltd, has added the first ever Renault Trucks to its 14-strong fleet.  Citing vehicle design improvements and a comprehensive dealer back up service as the key reasons for the conquest deal, the two 13- litre T520 High 6×2 pushers are additions to GIF…

Renault Trucks has unveiled the models of its heavy-duty all-electric range. The Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, which are the first to bear the manufacturer’s new logo, will be produced in series at the Renault Trucks factory in Bourg-en-Bresse from 2023. They are already available for pre-order. Renault Trucks is now the only company…

We all understand that exposure on TV is a powerful tool – that’s why companies are prepared to pay millions to advertise on it. We also are aware that people are watching the TV whilst browsing their phones. Finally, most truck drivers would like to be behind the wheel of a Scania – especially if…

Dean Hall, truck salesman at Renault Truck Commercials can count this as a good day.  One day earlier, a local haulier with 120 trucks, Knowles Transport, had no Renault trucks on their fleet.  Today he has sold the first two T440 tractor units into the fleet and, no doubt, has sights set on the rest….

Renault Trucks was early to market with their electric distribution truck range up to 26 tonnes. Since 2020, the manufacturer has been marketing a range of all-electric trucks from 3.1 to 26 tonnes, manufactured in France. Now other manufacturers are starting to catch up, the company has revealed their plans for an electric 44 tonne…

It looks like the hard work by local dealer Renault Trucks Scotland paid off in getting a sale for Renault Trucks for the first time with ambient, frozen and chilled distribution business, JHP Transport. In addition to the sales effort on behalf of the dealer, whole-life cost including a comprehensive 300,000km per annum repair and…

No, the iconic flat-floored cab is not due for a comeback, Renault Trucks have refurbished an old one to celebrate the ‘Concorde’ moment of launching such a futuristic truck – maybe ahead of its time. The Magnum every driver wanted was the top-powered 500hp Mack-powered AE500 that saw the light of day for the first…

There are some 260 commercial vehicles heading to Midlands-based BJS Home Delivery.  Not a bad number, considering some of these are to expand the operation and move into haulage. A mixture of tractor units, drawbars and high-cube vans, Renault Trucks Commercials will be taking on their maintenance as well. Key to the deal was the…

Doing the job right leads to repeat business.  This has been proven by the Cardiff branch of manufacturer-owned, Renault Truck Commercials and the quality of the trucks themselves. With 27 Renault Trucks already on the fleet, Tonyrefail-based PJ Webb Haulage Limited has added a further four new vehicles, a T480 6×2 tractor unit, two C460…

Fuel economy was the driving force behind George H Kime & Co Ltd’s decision to buy their latest Renault Trucks Range T tractor units. In a significant deal, the company has taken delivery of 19 T480 6×2 pusher TML tractor units from Thompson Commercials to join the mixed fleet of 44 trucks. However, it seems…

Reliability issues for the (nameless) outgoing brand saw Renault Trucks get a foothold into North Yorkshire bulk carrier John Petch Transport’s fleet. Thompson Commercials in Hull pounced on the opportunity to sell a top-spec’ Renault Trucks Range T520 High into the fleet of 25 tractors and tipping trailers. Founder John Petch has a mutually respected…

Renault Trucks have often said about their position in the UK market that if more truck operators gave them a trial, then they could demonstrate that the vehicles are at least as good as the competition. The foot in the door is the hardest thing for a truck salesman.  So, a quiet word in the…