A Volvo Trucks customer for over 20 years, Mildenhall-based P+F Safepac Co. Ltd. are currently the biggest UK user of Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch in its fleet of FH tractor units. The company’s preferred specification sees 6×2 tractor unit chassis specified with the range-topping Globetrotter XL cab, 500hp D13K engine… Read more »
United Utilities measures up for its latest air suspended low height Volvo FM Drawbar
Due to the need to ensure it could safely negotiate a narrow tunnel at the entrance to the site where it operates from, the specification of United Utilities’ new low height Volvo FM-460, four-axle drawbar tanker, was the product of several months of close collaboration between United Utilities, Thomas Hardie… Read more »
IVECO extends DriveAway ‘ready-bodied’ range to tackle new markets
Fleets can now access the widest ever range of ready-bodied IVECO trucks from dealer forecourts nationwide, following investment by IVECO of more than £11.5 million in growing the DriveAway line-up beyond the traditional 3.5 and 7.5 tonne models. DriveAway is designed to help operators get new vehicles on the road… Read more »
Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe – the world’s first series all-electric light-duty truck
Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) recently celebrated the start of production of the world’s first all‑electric light-duty truck, the FUSO eCanter. FUSO is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia. The event was held at the production plant in Tramagal, Portugal, where all eCanter for the European and U.S…. Read more »
New head of own retail appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced former operations director David Cussans will return to the company as head of own retail in September. Cussans worked at MTBUK from to 2000 to 2009 when he rose from general manager retail sales to UK operations director. Thomas Hemmerich,… Read more »
Fraikin finds the formula to harness the power of KERS
A 12-tonne Iveco Eurocargo from Fraikin’s rental fleet has become what is believed to be the world’s first rigid truck to utilise motor racing-style Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) regenerative braking technology – a major step forward in urban truck operations that provides operators with significant fuel savings while also… Read more »
Renault Trucks: a new demonstration vehicle with lower fuel consumption and reduced co2 emissions
Renault Trucks is continuing its research into improving the energy efficiency of truck and trailer combinations with its ambitious FALCON (Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption) project. The purpose of this project is to develop and test innovative technology for reducing the fuel consumption and therefore the CO2 emissions… Read more »
Britons agree lorries are essential for everyday living
A new survey found that 92% of Britons recognise the role lorries play in the smooth running of everyday life, and the majority of Britons (76%) believe that all road users have a part to play in making the roads a safer place Commissioned by Volvo Trucks, this survey was… Read more »
DAF Trucks rolls out New CF and XF demonstrator fleet
DAF Trucks has delivered a fleet of New CF and XF demonstration tractor units to the DAF UK Dealer network. Following the global launch of the new trucks at the CV Show earlier this year, the new, upgraded models are about to hit UK roads. 35 UK tractor units are… Read more »
Renault Trucks launches new right hand drive Range T High for the UK long-haul market
In response to the changing UK and Irish markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks is delighted to announce the introduction of a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The flagship right hand drive Range T High with flat floor cab takes pride… Read more »
