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The problem with the UK’s popular 6×2 tractor unit configuration is that there is a restricted amount of room on the chassis to mount anything over and above the normal tanks and exhausts. Making a 6×2 tractor unit LNG powered is an issue as the tanks needed for long distance operation take up more room…

Being the boss of Scania trucks would be a big enough job for most of us.  Not so Christian Levin, the current Scania CEO.  He has just been appointed the CEO of Scania’s parent company, Traton Group which also owns MAN Truck & Bus. The merger of the two roles means that the Scania chief…

Both part of the VW-owned Traton group, Scania and MAN are starting to realise the benefits of working together as far as components are concerned. The construction of a  new engine factory has just started in Bavaria, Germany where MAN will manufacture their new Common Base Engine (CBE). This is the joint platform for future…

In case you are wondering what a Transformation Director is, we have looked it up… The Americans already have an acronym for it ‘CTO’ (Chief Transformation Officer). Here’s what McKinsey say about the role: CTOs should be independent (certainly not associated with the decisions of the past), have experience of similar turbulent corporate environments in…

According to the UK’s Centre for Sustainable Road Freight, the best way forward for long distance trucks is not hydrogen, as the process is too inefficient converting electricity to a gas, then storing it in a truck and turning it back into electricity again.  It is not a pure battery electric vehicle, as the number…

 Scania (Great Britain) Limited will begin an official partnership with leading UK charity, Cancer Research UK as well supporting environmental charity, The Wildlife Trusts. In addition, the company’s Milton Keynes UK Support Centre and its five operational regions – Scotland, North, East, South East, South West – will also support their own chosen regional charities. …

Purchased to pull a specialist Nooteboom trailer loaded with a bright pink excavator, Waitings Limited’s new Scania 650S S Series heavy haulage tractor unit is plated for operation at 150 tonnes. A civil engineering and specialist plant hire business, Waitings Limited’s Scania is a double-drive STGO Category 3 heavy haulage prime mover and will join…

Scania, it would seem if the results of a prestigious German test are to be believed. This is now the fifth year running that Scania has won Germany’s ‘Green Truck’ title. The press test competition is organised by two German truck trade magazines and over the years has become something of a world championship in…

As a result of the Coronavirus COVID19 pandemic Scania Dealer, Keltruck has re-doubled its charitable giving to help even more important causes. In the latest round of staff consultation a larger amount of support and a larger number of registered charities than ever have received financial support via Keltruck’s Charities Aid Foundation account. Keltruck Chairman,…

Scania has delivered their quarterly report containing news that there was a high level of activity both in order intake and deliveries, despite major difficulties related to pandemic restrictions and the supply chain. Net sales were up by 8 percent and operating margin amounted to 13.0 (9.1) percent Christian Levin, President and CEO said, “After…

It’s not every day you stumble across an R-Series 8×4 tipper, especially not a 540hp model.  What’s sure is that it stands a good chance at the traffic light grand prix with that power and that the driver will be wearing a smile at all times. Still, if the driver is also the managing director,…

Already experienced with the UK market, incoming Managing Director, James Armstrong, was Services Director for Scania GB earlier in his career. Armstrong will succeed current Managing Director, Martin Hay, who leaves Scania at the end of June.  James will officially take up this post on 1st July 2021. James has a wealth of knowledge and…

Scania is further developing its service for transport operators in Scotland’s central belt with a major £10m investment in a new 4,000 square metre, purpose-built flagship site and regional headquarters for Scotland. Occupying a 7.8 acre plot at Eurocentral, one of Scotland’s premier industrial and logistics hubs, the completely new build will replace the existing…

After appointing a CEO and President with 26 year plus service at Scania, the company has once more relied upon existing, long-term staff to fill senior roles. With 35 years at Scania under his belt, Paul Brady, currently Aftersales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited’s South East region, has been appointed to the position of…

It is clearly possible to work your way right to the top.  From a management trainee in 1994 to CEO and President of Scania, Christian Levin has risen through the ranks. Some would say that 26 years does not represent a meteoric rise to the top, but Levin has held some fairly significant roles on…

The Germans don’t mess about.  They like to do things properly – whether making cars or trucks or, indeed, testing them, no stone is left unturned. So, when German trade magazines did their 1000 point test, nobody would be surprised to see an MAN or Mercedes truck come out on top. However, the Swedish-built Scania…

Aaron McGrath started out as an apprentice technician in 1996 straight from school. After completing his apprenticeship, he moved to West Pennine Trucks in 1999 as a Technician.  During his 14 years there, he had progressed through a variety of roles such as Master Technician, Workshop Controller and into Management.  He then made the move…

Don’t worry, there will not be a convoy of S Series Scanias trunking up the M1 with no driver at t the wheel.  This is a test that will be taking place in Sweden.  Scania has been granted permission by the Swedish Transport Agency to test self-driving trucks on the E4 motorway between Södertälje and…

“Had a good day in the office?”   “Yes, thank you, I’ve just taken Scania’s largest ever European order for civilian trucks.” We can only guess the scene, but an order for a minimum of 2,250 Scanias must have made someone’s day.  The order was won from Consortium Purchasing.  This is an operation led by…

Operators of Scania 8-wheel tippers or double drive 6×4 tractor units of tippers will have the chance to specify a new truck where one of the drive axles can disengage and lift to save up to 6% on fuel. Other savings for the operator can arise through reduced tyre wear and improved turning circle efficiency. …