Scania UK is giving the public a glimpse into the lives of the frontline team tasked with keeping Scotland moving in its new six-part docuseries. Only available on YouTube, Scania Family shares the passion and determination of the people who constantly strive to do their best for their wide range… Read more »
DAF dealer group Ford & Slater open new Birtley site
Ford & Slater, one the UK’s largest DAF dealership groups, is opening a new state-of-the-art facility in Birtley. The new 2.5-acre site will open its doors to customers on May 3rd 2022. The Dealership features 24-hour opening, 5 workshop bays, 19 DAF trained technicians, Tachograph Calibration Centre, £800,000 parts stock… Read more »
‘Hauliers Against Hunger’ launches to support community food banks
Crossroads Truck and Bus partners with Trussell Trust to tackle cost of living crisis in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A commercial vehicle distributor is launching a ‘Hauliers Against Hunger’ campaign that will support food banks across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Crossroads Truck and Bus – which supplies and services Volvo commercial vehicles –… Read more »
DAF Trucks names International Dealers of the Year 2022
Four members of the UK DAF Dealer Network have been recognised for their sales, service and parts performance at the annual DAF International Dealer Meeting – staged again this year online amid the coronavirus pandemic. Greenhous DAF, Watts Truck & Van and Lawrence Vehicles (which includes Lancashire DAF and Lothian… Read more »
DAF Trucks rolls-out dedicated Electric Vehicle technician training
DAF Trucks has commenced dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) product training for its network-based DAF Dealer Technicians, in anticipation of new deliveries of right-hand-drive LF Electric and CF Electric vehicles for UK customers in the coming weeks. The training is being delivered at the DAF Academy based at DAF Trucks’… Read more »
Renault Truck Commercials Felixstowe moves to new purpose-built site
Renault Truck Commercials Felixstowe has moved to its new purpose-built dealer premises located at Hodgkinson Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3QT. The ultra-modern facility, constructed to the highest environmental standards, reflects growing demand for the Renault Trucks brand and Renault Truck Commercials’ aftersales service and support in the important Felixstowe area…. Read more »
Renault Trucks completes first electric vehicle roadshow
Timed to coincide with COP26, Renault Trucks has successfully completed its Electric Vehicle Roadshow (EV Roadshow) 1 – 13 November. Demonstrating that zero tailpipe emission electric trucks and vans are here and available now, the roadshow offered customers across the country a first-hand experience of vehicles from Renault Trucks 3.1… Read more »
Healthy Heart Drive aims to save lives in Midlands
A COMMERCIAL vehicle distributor has launched an ambitious drive to install lifesaving heart defibrillators within the community. Hartshorne Group is partnering with the West Midlands Ambulance Service about where best to locate the medical devices, which can save the life of somebody experiencing a cardiac arrest. The company… Read more »
Introducing Motus Truck & Van, a new force in Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans have welcomed the latest member of their shared Dealer network – unlike other new franchisees, though, there will be no ‘learning curve’ to negotiate for Motus Truck & Van. That’s because its team are already steeped in the ethos of the two brands they… Read more »
New appointments strengthen Asset Alliance Group’s fleet management team
One of Asset Alliance Group’s longest-serving team members, Ian Padley, is once more leading its fleet management function, joined by nine new members of support and engineering staff taking the team to 37 colleagues in total. It’s a return to the position of Group Fleet Director for Padley, who is… Read more »
