There are plenty of new trucks advertised for sale at Truckpages. This number is set to increase as the manufacturers increase the numbers available from stock in their ready-bodied programmes. Truck makers like Mercedes, MAN and Iveco keep a stock of brand new ready bodied trucks for sale so that operators do not need to wait for the lead times needed for both the new chassis to arrive then the body to be built. These schemes have increased in size as the manufacturers seize the opportunity that has arisen since the implementation of the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) that complicates and delays the build of a truck.
No, not the chocolate bar, but Yorkshire’s Nostrop Storage has bought one of Volvo truck’s new extended-cabbed FH – an FH500 6x2 tractor unit to work on general haulage. Supplied by Jason Robinson, Area Sales Manager, Crossroads Truck and Bus, the vehicle marks the first time the customer has opted to acquire a brand-new truck, with Nostrop Storage eager to make the most of the asset’s factory-fresh performance and reliability. Josh Smith, Nostrop Storage’s Owner, says: “Investing in our first new Volvo marks a significant milestone for the business that reflects our commitment to enhancing our operational efficiency, sustainability and…
MAN have claimed some fuel efficiency improvements for the model year 2025 of their MAN truck lineup with the D30 drivetrain. Revealed at this year’s IAA show in Germany, the claimed savings stem from engine and aerodynamic changes and could mean savings for operators travelling in Germany and Denmark as they will qualify for green discounts on toll routes. Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus said, "Our new, highly efficient PowerLion driveline with the new D30 engine and the new MAN TipMatic 14 gearbox is the key to the profitability of…
Palletforce-owned Dobbs Logistics is reaping the rewards of adopting three new Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor units, noting substantially improved fuel economy versus trucks from a rival manufacturer. Having previously entrusted its HGV supply to a different marque, the Hastings-based operator initially decided to explore Volvo’s turbo compound technology thanks to a recommendation from a nearby fellow haulier. And the vehicles, supplied by Jack Nutley, Truck Sales Executive at MC Truck & Bus, have made an immediate positive impact. Lynton Manser, Director, Dobbs Logistics, says: “We’d heard excellent first-hand feedback about Volvo’s I-Save package. When the…
The Truck Pages braved the weather at this year’s Road Transport Expo at the NAEC in Stoneleigh. Unlike other UK truck shows, this one actually had some truck manufacturers taking part. All the major truck manufacturers had a presence and most of them had pushed the boat out with impressive displays. So, what were the highlights? If cranes, lifts, software, refrigerated units and all things ‘ancillary’ are your thing, then you should probably spend all three days there as there were hundreds of stands covering all elements of road transport. We’ve picked out a few areas that we think you…
Euro NCAP is turning their road safety focus clearly towards the heavy truck sector, as road death statistics tell us that trucks represent only 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads but are involved in almost 15% of all EU road fatalities. Areas Under Test Areas that the safety body are considering include Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), which could limit truck speeds in a variety of circumstances and road types, not just on motorways. Another important area is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and, whilst it has been available on trucks for some while, the effectiveness of the systems are below that…