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Now this makes perfect sense.  The surface area of a semi-trailer is huge and it spends its whole life outside in the sunshine.  In countries that has such a thing as sunshine. With an increasing number of trucks due to be rolled out with hybrid power, it makes perfect sense to recharging these vehicles on…

With all the COVID news and the U.S. Presidential election shenanigans bombarding us by the minute, Brexit news takes a poor third place at the moment.  Nonetheless it will be upon us shortly and the Government is due to announce details of any deal (or lack of one) to be made by the 15th October….

Volvo Trucks dealers across the UK have begun taking orders for the company’s new generation of heavy commercial vehicles. The Volvo FH16, Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX benefit from a new, flexible user interface with a digital instrument panel, whilst the FM and FMX models have new cabs that give the driver more…

This is big news.  Scania have revealed their new V8 with more power and better fuel economy.  The new Scania V8 now takes the title of the most powerful truck in series production in the world with 770hp. Replacing the outgoing 730hp V8, Scania leapfrogs fellow Swede, Volvo with ‘just’ 750hp in their flagship FH750…

The drivers at Yusen Logistics (UK) had a lot of input into the buying process of the latest acquisition of 30 DAF CF260 18 tonne trucks to join the 350-strong fleet.  Both box-bodied and curtainsiders, the new fleet was supplied by Brian Currie, DAF Dealer in Milton Keynes, with fleet management and maintenance support packages…

Enfield-based Volvo Used Trucks Sales Executive Phil Wheeler is having a good day.  On top of 6 used Volvos already sold to Croydon-based MAH UK Transport, he has managed to close the deal on supplying a further five 6×2 FH tractor units. Buying used means there is no waiting for a new truck to arrive. …

It makes absolute sense to buy a truck that is made in a factory around the corner. That said, the truck has to perform to continue to add them to the fleet. That’s just what has happened to north-west based supermarket chain, Booths.  The Preston-headquartered company started buying locally assembled DAF CF tractor units fifteen…

Not happy with a straightforward top of the range truck?  Always looking for that something extra for the pinnacle of the fleet?  Mercedes may well have the answer for you, (assuming you aspire to the three-pointed star).  They have brought out a new limited edition run of 400 examples of the Actros 2 just launched…

Scania has embarked on its electric journey with the trucks most used for local distribution and municipal roles – the P – Series and low entry cabbed L-Series. The company says that it will roll out new models every year from now on until the range is complete – including long distance haulage. For the…

According to Volvo Trucks, truck buyers are increasingly moving towards LNG as a cheaper and greener alternative to diesel. In order to meet those demands, the new Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks will have engines that run on liquefied natural gas and biogas, which offer the same high performance as diesel engines. The EU…

Truck manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that their products are as environmentally sound as they can be.  Both market forces and government initiatives help to keep the truck makers heading in the right direction. The problem is that there is no one solution to the problem of greener road transport.  As a result, the…

There’s plenty of talk of battery electric trucks, hybrid trucks and fuel cell trucks of the future.  However, these still aren’t realistic for 44 tonne trunking operations.   A UK-based operator has found a way to cut CO2 by as much as 80% using technology that is already available AND can be used on trunking operations…

As far as trucks are concerned, it’s all about the fuel economy these days. Volvo have been concentrating even harder in this area and operators can now order their revised FH with I-Save package. If Volvo’s claims of 10% improvement over the standard FH are accurate then they could have a winner on their hands. …

All face to face operations need reviewing and changing appropriately in our Covid-filled world.  Driver training is no different – there are behind the wheel and classroom programmes that must meet the guidelines. DAF have changed their approach accordingly and have extended the voucher scheme for new truck sales which means that pre-lockdown truck purchases…

The first prototype of the Volta Zero has gone on show and appears to tix all the boxes.  The hardest part will be to ramp up to full production, as the company is using an outsourcing model.  With a headcount of just 16 at present, mainly in the UK, the company plans to have 150…

Rinus Roofing Supplies’ Operations Manager, Martin Pollard must be impressed with Mercedes-Benz trucks.  Back in 2013 there were no trucks wearing the three pointed star on their fleet of 50 or so trucks.  Just seven years later, the fleet is exclusively Mercedes. This is testament not only to the quality and reliability of the trucks,…

It’s a big step, investing in brand new trucks.  Up until now, Atkins LGV Training had taken the options of buying used trucks or taking on trucks on a lease basis.  For the first time, the operator has taken the plunge and bough no fewer than four brand new Volvo FL curtainsiders for their LGV…

If you are a big Wolverhampton Wanderers fan and are looking for a used 6×2 tractor unit then you could grab a bargain and help a worthwhile charity along the way. JJX Logistics’ is having a charity auction of one of its fleet of DAF XF tractor units. The top-spec XF 460 FTG ‘mid-lift’ with…

The electric DAF CF rigids and tractor units are being made available for sale after successful field tests.  No mention of pricing at this stage – but it will probably be from the Rolls Royce School, “If Sir has to ask the price, Sir probably can’t afford it”. DAF has beefed up the batteries, extending…

Work hard, play hard.  That is the message from Flintshire Transport Services who have taken delivery of their super-spec DAF XF from Motus Commercials in Stoke. Their new truck has to graft all week on general haulage with no time off at the weekend as it tows the trailer containing the company’s Porsche racing car….