Truck Locator Truck and Trailer News Blog Archive

As wind turbines continue to grow in both height and diameter, transport firms need special solutions like the Mega Windmill Trailer XL. ...

The steel will first be used in the frame rails of the manufacturer’s heavy-duty electric trucks. ...

The company will showcase the all-electric eEconic waste collection vehicle, the battery-electric eActros with electrified tipper, and the Unimog implement carrier at its booth at the show in Munich from 30 May to 3 June. ...

“We’ve always relied on the Atego because we know it won’t let us down,” says Formula One owner and Managing Director Martin Corcoran. ...

The 16-tonners are equipped with dropside bodywork from Ranch Truck and Trailer, as well as HMF cranes to ease loading and deliveries. ...

Five Actros trucks have already been delivered, including an exclusive Edition 1 and four 26-tonne, low-chassis LnR models. ...

MAN and ABB E-mobility are collaborating the HoLa high-performance charging project funded by the German government. ...

The firm’s new Arocs 3253 tipper has a 12.8-litre, inline six-cylinder, OM 471 engine with 530 horsepower to better handle Telegraph Hill near Exeter, Devon. ...

“With these awards we see recognised our efforts to combine robustness with efficiency, reliability with driver-centricity, effectively blending function with style,” says Marco Armigliato, IVECO Group head of industrial design. ...

Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. ...

The tractor unit offers low-emissions Euro 6 engines and Mercedes technological advancements such as Active Sideguard Assist to detect cyclists and pedestrians in the truck’s blind spot. ...

This innovative multi-vehicle delivery solution is meant for a crew of two, where one team member drives the van and operates the drone as needed, whilst a second person makes nearby deliveries using the electric cargo bike. ...

“The drivers tell me they’re really quiet and comfortable, while in terms of fuel consumption the new trucks are already performing at the top end of our 9- to 9.5-mpg fleet average,” says proprietor James Killoh. ...

The new MirrorCam features camera arms that are 10 centimetres shorter on each side, new image parameters, and an enhanced camera housing. ...

Krone says the trailer will be displayed on stand No. 1020 at the NEC from 14 to 16 June. ...

The 100% battery-electric trucks are part of an end-to-end trial factoring in user training, charging infrastructure, maintenance and repair, and cost analysis. ...

“With up to 30% faster gear changing now possible using I-Shift, drivers will certainly experience a very positive difference,” says Volvo Trucks Heavy Duty Transmission Manager Pär Bergstrand. ...

“We have had three curtainside trailers from Montracon in the last two years and all the trailers are manufactured to a very high standard,” says Simpsons Premium owner Craig Simpson. ...

The new Actros will be driven by new recruit Mike Kelman, who is delighted with the truck’s high-end features and comfortable interior. ...

Each new truck has been equipped with a snowplough and gritter bodywork from Econ Engineering. ...

“The forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne models complete the full-electric Volta Zero product family,” says Volta Trucks CEO Essa Al-Saleh. ...

The DAF XG+ 530 FTG 6x2 tractor and XF models all run on renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel fuel. ...

“The company is embarking on a major investment drive so has brought the transport function in-house to provide extra flexibility, as well as cost savings,” says Sales Engineer Dave Easton. ...

“This is all about choosing the best trailer equipment to match individual customer needs,” says DFDS Equipment Director Keith Sutton. ...

The new Euro 6e-compliant OM 471 power plant offers up to 4% better fuel economy and will be installed in new trucks beginning in October. ...