The dairy cooperative, which operates in seven European countries, aims to reduce its carbon emissions 30% by 2030 and to be fully carbon neutral by 2050.
The haulage firm ordered 1,000 DAF trucks in 2016 and has decided to return to the brand because of the trucks’ fuel efficiency, reliability, and comfort.
Renault Trucks-authorised dealer RH Commercials restored the Magnum with help from Doncaster Trimmers; the truck will appear at shows across the UK and Ireland in 2021.
The plant, which produces roughly 70,000 cabs per annum, is now equipped with drying, power, and seam-sealing ovens that run on rapeseed methyl ester biofuel instead of diesel, among other updates.
The ambient, frozen, and chilled food distribution specialist has been working nearly non-stop during the pandemic, due to increased demand, and needed a fuel-efficient, driver-friendly truck.
“We are, of course, very proud to have reached this important landmark in the history of not only the LF product, but also of Leyland Trucks,” says Leyland Trucks MD Brennan Gourdie.
The food and drink haulier says it did careful comparisons of the FH with similar models from “most of the other major manufacturers” and determined that the Volvo was the best choice.
Junk It added two new Grafters to its fleet earlier this year and will add a third this month; the firm bought its first Isuzu in 2016 and now won’t buy anything else.
Volta is working with Petit Forestier subsidiary Lecapitaine to develop the box bodies and refrigeration units; Petit Forestier says its involvement in this process will allow it to deliver a quality service to its customers.
The 24-mile trip only took an hour and 20 minutes, but planning was a key factor in successfully transporting wind turbine blades 68.3 metres long and weighing around 24 tonnes each.
The truck has a heavy-duty aluminium tipper body provided by AK Commercials that, when combined with its impressive manoeuvrability in tight urban environments, makes it a precise fit for Bowland’s needs.
The new curtainsiders were customised in line with the new site according to Linkline’s requirements and provide a clear side aperture for loading and floor space for 26 pallets with EN 12642-XL rating.
Amazon’s intelligent assistant tech will be part of a new digital instrument panel designed to help drivers access the information and controls they need whilst keeping their focus on the road.