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​Portraying the transport industry in a positive light is surely the goal of every business involved in the manufacturing or operating trucks.  That’s what Iveco have been rewarded for achieving in a video the company made to celebrate the role of women in the world of transport on International Women’s Day. Italian publishing house ADC…

There’s no FOMO at South Wales Haulier Inter-Haul Pallet Services.  They run an exclusive MAN fleet and are happy that they are not missing out by rejecting other manufacturers. The Pontypridd based transport operation cites outstanding levels of customer service and a long-term trusted partnering relationships with their local MAN dealer, WG Davies, and MAN…

Giving us an indication of the shape of things to come, BP and Mercedes Trucks have successfully tested the first digital in-truck fuel payment system in the UK, after running a successful pilot trial with Wren Kitchens. The new app-based system, bp In-Truck Pay, makes fuel purchasing and management faster, more efficient and more secure…

If memory serves, they weren’t the best-selling truck in the UK, but there is no doubt that the Iveco TurboStar of the 1980s was different to the other long-distance trucks of the time. However, it is s truck that Iveco has chosen to celebrate with a limited edition version of the S-Way that the company…

Some kind of recognition is welcome after 40 years of service.  Forget a card and a nice watch in a gift box, long-standing driver, Gary Hughes, who has worked for the business for more than 40 years just got himself a brand new Volvo FH540. Working for Mid Glamorgan-based Alan Price & Sons, Gary gets…

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…

If you have been used to operating 3.5 tonners, then you would expect to get a much larger payload from a 7.5 tonner.  Unfortunately this is not always the case – unless you opt for a lighter chassis like the Fuso Canter which has a body and load allowance of over 5 tonnes. A new,…

Nobody reading this will be unaware of the UK’s scarce resource of HGV drivers.  That’s why Walkers Transport is investing in new Volvo machinery to ensure their drivers are as happy as they can be. The Volvo FH Globetrotter’s driver-focused working environment, plus the aftersales support from the local Volvo dealer, has led Walkers Transport…

As well as looking towards the future of commercial vehicles with no diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has marked the 125th anniversary of the motorised truck by presenting a replica of the vehicle that gave birth to a global industry. The ‘first truck’ took pride of place on the company’s stand at the Freight in…

However much Boris Johnson would like to see this solution delivered tomorrow, it is unlikely that we’ll see any DAF XF trucks driving themselves around the UK’s roads any time soon. Whereas, in the US, DAF’s parent company PACCAR and FedEx have begun an extensive field test with self-driving trucks. The vehicles will be driven…

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company. The deal is the largest commercial order to-date for Volvo electric trucks, and one of the largest ever for heavy-duty electric trucks worldwide. “This is a major milestone in our commitment to fossil-free transportation and I…

Logistics is no easy business. Forget the current driver shortage – the industry has been battling with this issue for many years already. Think about the pace of change as far as environmental issues are concerned.  Many logistics companies are investing in alternative propulsion technology as an opportunity and others because their customers are demanding…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Managing Director Wolfgang Theissen has passed away on Tuesday 7 September 2021 at the age of 56. Wolfgang, who joined Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK as Managing Director in August 2020, was a visionary and focused leader, a wonderful ambassador for the company, and a much-respected colleague. He brought his infectious enthusiasm and positive…

Electrical problems from their outgoing trucks prompted a change of truck supplier for Thame-based West Coast Haulage. It’s a big deal too, as the company is taking delivery of 60 Volvo FMX tippers in one of the largest deals for the new model to-date, making Volvo the main supplier to the 100-strong fleet. This order…

Join the Free Volvo Trucks Event The march towards electrification of goods transport is speeding up.  If you are concerned about making investments in diesel vehicles and the supporting technology, then you could join in with Volvo’s electromobility event on 12th October at 15:00 CET (14:00 UK time). To register for the event, click here….

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…

It seems that the tridem configuration is not only finding favour amongst companies looking for improved manoeuvrability for tight deliveries, but also in heavy haulage operation with the top of the range Volvo set up for loads of over 100 tonnes GTW. The latest example is Paul Chapman & Sons who have added a new…

If you need the manoeuvrability of a 6×2 but with a 32 tonne gross vehicle weight then take a leaf out of timber and builders’ merchant, North West Timber Treatments (NWTT) and consider the specification of an 8×2 with a ‘Tridem’ configuration instead of the more common two axles at the front and two at…

North Down Grain (ND Grain) has taken delivery of six Iveco S-WAY 6×2 tractor units (AS440S48TX/FP) that aim to keep Northern Irish farmers and cows moooooving. This is the third round of Iveco tractor units that have joined the Newtownards-based haulier on contract with Lakeland Dairies, the farmer owned co-operative that has been in operation…