Posted May 22, 2020
With its drivers being away for up to two weeks at a time, the Cambridgeshire-based haulier was focused on finding the most fuel-efficient option. ...
Posted May 22, 2020
Built for long-distance haulage and heavy-duty distribution, the Actros was recently voted Truck of the Year for the fifth time by the European commercial automotive press. ...
Posted May 21, 2020
The drivers had the opportunity on 16 May to drive their trucks around a test track located at IVECO’s manufacturing and R&D facility in Ulm, Germany. ...
Posted May 20, 2020
This follows a Renewi order for 250 DAF vehicles just 18 months ago; the newest CFs will be based at the company’s branches in Belgium and the Netherlands, with some also operating in the larger Benelux region. ...
Posted May 20, 2020
Mitsubishi FUSO distributor Mercedes-Benz says the eCanter is “the world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to enter series production,” and that more than 140 units have been sold worldwide since its launch in 2018. ...
Posted May 20, 2020
The company has made workshop adjustments supporting physical distancing, is distributing personal protective equipment, is providing regular temperature screenings, and more. ...
Posted May 14, 2020
Eight of the firm’s 13 trucks are Renaults; MD Jonathan Evans says the Range C “has proved itself in terms of fuel consumption, payload, durability, and manoeuvrability, and the back-up has been first class.” ...
Posted May 14, 2020
The new truck was a replacement for another Volvo, an FM9 which the firm drove for 14 years and 700,000 kilometres. ...
Posted May 13, 2020
The truck maker will resume production at three facilities, including the Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales, the Dagenham Engine Plant in Essex, and the Valencia Engine Plant in Spain. ...
Posted May 12, 2020
Designed specifically for long-haul operations, the S-WAY boasts an entirely new cab built from the ground up along with numerous design, connectivity, sustainability, safety, and other features. ...
Posted May 11, 2020
The extension would be good through 31 December of 2023, thereby lowering the overhead costs of operating gas-powered trucks in the country. ...
Posted May 7, 2020
The Eurocargo story dates back to 1959, before even the formation of IVECO itself, with the Lupetto from OM. ...
Posted May 7, 2020
The tragic reason behind owner Kim Ancker’s decision to equip his new truck with the lifesaving device was the 2018 death of an oncoming driver due to cardiac arrest. ...
Posted May 6, 2020
The company expects “the vast majority” to be running by month’s end, with full operation at most sites expected, although there may be exceptions where COVID-19 has affected market conditions and supply chains. ...
Posted May 6, 2020
As reported by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders), there were more Mercedes-Benz Sprinter registrations than any other vehicle in the United Kingdom in April. ...
Posted May 6, 2020
The firm has announced a partial resumption of work at plants in Belgium and Sweden, which produce finished trucks for the UK and Ireland and have been shut down since March due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus. ...
Posted May 5, 2020
The LF Series is fewer than 20 years old but has already garnered a number of prestigious industry awards and is a mainstay in the regional and local distribution industry. ...
Posted May 4, 2020
The global transportation and logistics specialist began its relationship with the Mercedes-Benz Logistics Centre earlier this year and plans on a five-year term. ...
DAF Introduces Hydraulic Front-Wheel Drive For CF & XF 4x2 Trucks With PACCAR MX-11 Or MX-13 Engines
Posted May 4, 2020
Each wheel hub on the front axle of the truck features a hydraulic motor that produces at least 6,435 newton-metres of torque “at a maximum system pressure of 360 bar.” ...
Posted May 1, 2020
Urbaser offered the services of six of its biogas-powered Scania P 340s, which feature a range of 350 kilometres per filling with frequent stops and starts. ...
Posted May 1, 2020
The firm is keeping its workshops open to offer telediagnostics and repairs, and has donated PPE and vehicles to medical facilities in Spain, Italy, Romania, and Finland. ...
Posted April 30, 2020
This new capability will help haulage firms keep up with a growing need for last-mile deliveries by shortening lead times and reducing costs for rigid truck bodywork. ...
Posted April 30, 2020
The truck manufacturer says the film serves as a reminder of the essential role all commercial vehicle technicians are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure essential deliveries continue. ...
Posted April 30, 2020
The Bathgate-based energy provider agreed to try out a Range T520 on a six-month trial back in August, and three months in, the firm decided to buy the truck outright and place an additional order for a 6x2 Range T480. ...
Posted April 27, 2020
All of the T460 tractors come equipped with 11-litre Euro 6 DTI 11 engines and Renault’s Optidriver AT2412E gearbox with 12 forward and three reverse gears. ...