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If you were to see a truck delivering Mercedes parts to a Mercedes franchised car or commercial vehicle dealer, you would reasonably expect it to be a Mercedes truck. It seems you would be correct. Since the beginning of this year XPO Logistics has been delivering automotive parts to Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans and passenger…

Is the news relevant to UK transport operators that Germany could continue to allow gas-powered trucks to travel toll-free?  We believe so, as it indicates that gas is a technology that will see significant growth for long distance truck operations. Gas Truck Plans to be Approved Karl Holmeier, Member of Germany’s Parliamentary Traffic Committee and…

Iveco will be resuming production at its plants in Italy and Spain today.  They have been temporarily closed in March to protect employees and to contribute to the local governments’ measures for limiting the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. ​ The Iveco manufacturing plant in Suzzara (Italy) restarted production last week on May 4th, while…

Some truck operators have their trucks standing idle – not so many others.  One example is South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) in North Wales.  The company has just taken delivery of four new DAF trucks as the cheese and butter maker sees production volumes continue to increase year on year. Three new DAF CF 450 8×2…

There have been some surprising achievements arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. As a country we have built a series of intensive care hospital in a matter of days, some with as many as four thousand beds. Another example appeared this week from DAF Truck dealer, MOTUS Commercials who worked with a series of partners…

If you are missing your fix of Bank Holiday truck shows, then DAF are hoping they have the answer by putting together a virtual truck show.  Who knows, we may even prefer the format – not standing in a field in the rain! What’s On Right across this VE Day 75 Bank Holiday weekend, DAF…

The job doesn’t get much bigger in the truck world. Head of the largest truckmaker – Mercedes-Benz.

In a traditionally male dominated world, Karin Rådström has risen right to the top since her appointment as Member of the Board of Management, Daimler Truck AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks.  She will take up her new role on May 1, next year. Kairn succeeds Stefan Buchner, who has decided to retire after more than 30 years at the company, as announced earlier this year.

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…

This is an indication of the strength of a brand when it can remarket its secondhand trucks with ‘certificates of authenticity’. No doubt part of an original sponsorship deal, there are 24 low mileage, top spec FH Globetrotter XL tractor units for sale, all available through the Volvo Trucks used network. The only downside to…

Volvo Trucks have joined the rest of the UK’s truck manufacturers in starting their new truck manufacturing factories once more. Closed since March, Volvo Trucks have opened their plants in Belgium and Sweden, which supply the majority of finished vehicles for the UK and Irish markets. Production Reduced It marks a gradual resumption of manufacturing…

The first truck range to receive the hydraulic front-wheel drive conversion for the DAF XF and CFs is an odd choice for the UK – 4×2 tractor units.  DAF inform us that there will be other chassis types available later this year. Switchable front wheel drive on an 8×2 or 8×4 chassis could see a…

There is talk about reopening schools for June 1st and some businesses are already opening their doors.  Transport operators involved in food and medicine transport have been operating throughout the lockdown, but with the economy slowly starting to come to life you need to consider the changes that may be necessary in your business. Truck…

Although filmed prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the video made by DAF Trucks showing the behind the scenes view of their DAFAid technicians gives us all a feel for what it is like working out in the field while many are staying safely indoors. These jobs are as important as the drivers…

There are lots of transport operators who buy used trucks.  They are typically those running small fleets of five vehicles or less.  Often, used truck buyers are those whose business is not operating trucks, but they need them to carry out their own business.  Take scaffolders or builders merchants as a couple of examples of…

Experienced Sales Big-Hitter to lead Mercedes-Benz UK Truck Business Fresh from the role of ‘Head of Overseas Sales’, Wolfgang Theissen joins the UK truck division as its next Managing Director on August 1st. The move is a result of the retirement of Mike Belk who has worked for Mercedes-Benz for thirty years. Mike will work…

The period of Covid-19 lockdown across Europe is tough for many businesses – it is no exception for the truck manufacturers.  The factories have been closed for around six weeks and require total reorganisation to be able to open again safely for the production workers. Despite this, all manufacturers have been able to keep their…

Farrall’s Group has been buying Volvo Trucks for many years, so it comes as no surprise that their most recent truck order was for four 6×2 Volvo FH tractor units with Globetrotter XL cabs rated at 500hp and the I-Shift gearbox. The FHs – two replacements and two fleet additions – are built with a…

Along with Renault last week and MAN Trucks today, DAF Trucks have reopened three of their European truck factories, including the plant in Leyland, Lancashire, UK.  Joining the Leyland plant are the main factory in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and the cab plant at Westerlo in Belgium. Managers at the three plants have been busy during…

MAN Truck & Bus is to tentatively start production as of today, 27th April in their German factories.  The factories have been closed for some six weeks – the time that it has taken to put together revised working practices, such as  ensuring a wider distance between employees, changing the routing and, where necessary, protective…

In the first of such announcements from a European truck manufacturer Renault Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, has advised employees and the media of the additional steps that will be taken to ensure the safety of the workforce.  Nor trucks have been made at the Renault plants in France since 18th March, a downtime…