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Scania Trials Self-Driving Truck With Centimetre-Level Positioning Capability

3 February 2020

The PRoPART project combines data from a truck’s own onboard sensors and cameras with that from other vehicles and from nearby infrastructure to create a more complete picture of the driving environment.

Brandon Hire Station Expands Fleet, Adds Four 7.5-Tonne Isuzu Rigid Tankers

3 February 2020

The newest Brandon Hire Station fleet additions include four N75.190 rigid trucks, three of which have been customized for slurry and sewage collection.

Kent-Based Premier Timber Relies On Two Mitsubishi FUSO Canter Rigids For Delivering Building Materials & Tools

3 February 2020

The firm employs a 7.5-tonne Canter for jobsite deliveries and a 3.5-tonner for making drop-offs for private customers, and says “the FUSO is a proper truck, very robust and well-built.”

New Universal Search Engine Powered By Artificial Intelligence Helps Scania Technicians Find Solutions Fast

30 January 2020

These days, diagnostics-related issues take up as much of a technician’s time as do mechanical ones, so finding the right software solution quickly is key.

South Yorkshire-Based Amazone Ltd Orders Two Volvo FH Tractor Units, Both Outfitted With PM Cranes

30 January 2020

Amazone Logistics Manager Ian Caulkett says his firm sticks with Volvo trucks “due to the reliability levels we get with the brand.”

Biomethane-Fuelled IVECO Trucks Join Lidl’s Fleet, Potential To Reduce Emissions By 95%

29 January 2020

The Italian retailer will use the new green fleet to restock points of sale in Northern Italy from its logistics centre in Somaglia.

Somerset-Based CRS Building Supplies Replaces Half Of Its 3.5-Tonne Truck Fleet With Seven Isuzu Grafter N35.125 Tippers

29 January 2020

The Glastonbury firm received a demonstration from Harry Moore Commercials of Exeter and indicates that the truck passed its technical evaluation with flying colours.

Finnish Transport Company HAVI Logistics Adds Four Scania Biogas Trucks To Fleet Serving McDonald’s

27 January 2020

HAVI Logistics, a supply chain management, packaging, and logistics specialist based in Duisburg, Germany, recently added four Scania biogas trucks to its Finnish fleet

Renault Trucks Launches Study For Recycling Of Heavy Goods Vehicle Parts

24 January 2020

Renault Trucks recently announced it will conduct a preliminary study into a possible reuse and recycling program specifically for heavy goods vehicle parts.

Buckinghamshire-Based Firm Purchases First Skip Loader, Mercedes-Benz Econic 1830L With Hyva Equipment

23 January 2020

Glencoe Plant Services, a plant and equipment hire specialist based in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, recently chose a Mercedes-Benz Econic for their first skip loader.

Four Scania Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Trucks Enter Operation With Oslo Grocery Wholesaler

22 January 2020

The truck manufacturer says hydrogen gas “is an interesting option for long-haulage electrified transport, and early tests show that the technology also works well in colder climate.”

Cofco International UK Adds Five Volvo FH 460 Tractor Units For Transporting Grain, Seeds & Fertilisers

21 January 2020

The firm trialled FH and FM models before making a purchase, and while both performed well, the company ultimately landed on the FH as the preferred choice of its drivers.

Renault Trucks Introduces New Start & Drive Excellence Predict Maintenance Contract

20 January 2020

The new maintenance contract uses telematics data collected in real time from the truck to predict potential maintenance issues and preemptively schedule service to avoid downtime.

London-Based Cris Services Group Adds Sixth Mercedes-Benz Econic Truck To Mixer Fleet

16 January 2020

The new Econic 3235 L has a 7.7-litre, in-line six cylinder engine and a 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated manual transmission, and hauls concrete in a Schwing Stetter drum.

Northern Ireland-Based Henderson Group Adds Mix of Renault Range T and Range D Trucks To Its Fleet

15 January 2020

The trucks will support the firm’s foodservice and wholesale operations; Henderson Group expects to replace them in seven years or less.

Specialized Fabrications Adds New Mercedes-Benz Atego To Replace Model Involved In Accident Where Driver Came Away Unscathed

15 January 2020

MD Tony World says the new Atego is more powerful and is “a nicer, more comfortable vehicle all round.”

DAF Trucks Holds 30.5% UK Market Share In 2019, Its Largest Ever

15 January 2020

The firm reports that there were 14,814 DAF truck registrations in the UK last year, the highest number since 1988, when there were more than 15,000.

Scottish Charity New Start Highland Relies On Mitsubishi FUSO Canters For Furniture Deliveries & More

14 January 2020

The trucks provide a healthy payload allowance for their relatively small footprint, as well as a tight turning circle and a great deal of versatility.

Harrisons Transport Adds 8 New Volvo FH Trucks For Temperature-Controlled Transport Operations

14 January 2020

Harrisons Transport, a cargo and freight company based in Holmes, Preston in Lancashire, recently added eight new Volvo FH trucks to its fleet.

SDC Officially Launches Its Freespan Curtainsider Trailer In The United Kingdom

14 January 2020

The curtain side trailer, which was previously available only in Ireland, features a specially designed curtain rail that creates a low-friction track system and doesn’t collect dirt.

Freshly Baked, Freshly Delivered: Warburtons Adds Renault Range T Models To Fleet

9 January 2020

The firm ran an extensive evaluation of a Range T demonstrator and found the truck competitive economically and to the liking of their drivers.

Fowler Welch Orders 21 New Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks Following Successful 2018 Trial

9 January 2020

The Lincolnshire logistics, warehousing, and distribution firm reports that they are pleased with the trucks and the support they have received thus far from dealerpoint Sparshatt Truck & Van of Teynham, Kent.

Real-Time, Automatic Tachograph Recording & Analysis Feature Added To DAF Connect

8 January 2020

DAF Trucks is enhancing its DAF Connect fleet management platform with a new feature called “Remote Tacho Download” that helps operators maintain accurate tacho administration records.

Sittingbourne-Based Nicholls Transport Opens LNG Refuelling Station To Support 10 New IVECO Stralis NP 460 Tractor Units

8 January 2020

The new refuelling station and LNG vehicles mark an important first step for Nicholls as it moves toward becoming a more efficient, sustainable trucking operation.

Aberdeen-Based Dyce Carriers Adds 20 New Dennison Trailers To Its Fleet

8 January 2020

The new skeletal trailers will carry out general haulage duties throughout the UK and Europe.

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