Truck Locator Blog Archive

The company pledges to launch new electrified products annually over the coming years, and says that long-distance electric trucks adapted for fast charging are on the way. ...

The firm’s MD Francesco Casilli says the purchase is important both for the reduced emissions it represents as well as the injection of money into the beleaguered economy. ...

The Volvo FH tractor units are powered by Volvo’s proven D13K Euro 6 Step D-compliant diesel engine producing up to 540 horsepower between 1,400 and 1,800 rpm. ...

Sadique has been a Mercedes-Benz customer for more than 30 years and is chairman of Sparshatt Truck & Van, a Mercedes-Benz dealer his ownership group purchased in 2018. ...

The roofing contractor will use the FUSO to deliver straw, reed, and other roofing materials for roof repairs and other jobs. ...

There has been an increase in demand for trucks during the pandemic, and DAF has seen orders for Ready-to-Go vehicles rise along with it, including hook loaders, tipper trucks, mixers, and more. ...

The auction will take place on September 18; the 6x2 XF 460 FTG proudly bears a custom Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. livery. ...

The driver training firm says it has often leased or bought used in the past, but a thorough comparison of the finances helped them decide it was time to buy. ...

SDC Fleet Manager Robert Steele says his firm has always found SDC trailers to be “reliable, well-built, and robust enough to stand up to our demanding haulage operations.” ...

The Warwick design studio did its homework and came up with a design that’s good for the environment and drivers, not to mention nearby bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles. ...

The firm’s 12-vehicle pilot program is set to begin in 2021, with wider production to follow in 2021. ...

The exhibition will take place 29 September through 1 October; DAF will highlight their DAF Webshop and DAF Genuine Parts range. ...

“They’ll be serviced and maintained through Volvo and we know from previous experience that we’ll receive fantastic support,” says Wincanton Technical Services Director Dave Rowlands. ...

Thanks to its selection of a pre-built, 3.5-tonne Canter 3C13 dropsider, the bespoke garden shed builder now has a light truck that provides the strength and durability required for rugged construction duties. ...

Bridgestone says their R-Steer tyres have a ribbed tread and a distinct steer pattern designed to reduce road noise and perform optimally on high-torque electric vehicles. ...

Scania’s research partners indicate that a successful outcome could eventually lead to as much as 80% of heavy trucks in Germany utilising similar tech to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. ...

The firm have put the new 150-horsepower Euro 6 Step D van to work as a mobile workshop to service their fleet throughout Wales, the Midlands, and the South Coast and South West regions. ...

The specialty feed manufacturers also added two FH 6x2 tractor units to their fleet earlier this year. ...

Due to concerns surrounding the pandemic, the physical show has been cancelled, but DAF is embracing the show’s new virtual format and encourages members of the trucking industry to attend. ...

The dealer will ask customers who take the trucks out for evaluation to donate £100 per week to one of two worthy causes. ...

The freight specialists will use the newest addition to their 35-vehicle fleet to haul palletised and containerised loads from the Southampton Docks. ...

The truck offers the flexibility of pairing with either a beavertail trailer or a demountable dropside body for heightened manoeuvrability. ...

The is the bulk haulage firm’s first Volvo Since 2011 is a tipper with lifting rear axle, which raises when the truck is empty to save fuel costs on unladen trips, then lowers automatically when the truck is loaded. ...

Although it can be used for long-haul applications, the TGL is in its element in crowded urban environments, thanks to great driver visibility, exceptional manoeuvrability, and a raft of cutting-edge safety features. ...

Burgess says Volvo is “on the verge of the single-biggest introduction of new products in the company’s history.” ...