Truck Locator Blog Archive

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.” ...

The new truck was a replacement for another Volvo, an FM9 which the firm drove for 14 years and 700,000 kilometres. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The extension would be good through 31 December of 2023, thereby lowering the overhead costs of operating gas-powered trucks in the country. ...

The Eurocargo story dates back to 1959, before even the formation of IVECO itself, with the Lupetto from OM. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.” ...

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. ...

Truck Locator and other Sandhills Global trade publications now give you the power to move your online listings to the top of the user search results. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The company has adjusted workstations, separated tasks and developed new routes as needed, and is making sure that workers are 1.5 metres or more apart with access to cleaning solutions and face masks. ...

Continued demand for heavy equipment is one bright spot amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic; the key is to conduct your business in a way that is safe for your customers, your employees, and yourself. ...

Today, the Trakker is a common sight on the road as a rigid truck or tractor unit, with or without all-wheel drive, in tipper, hook loader, grab loader, car transporter, beavertail, and many more configurations. ...

Available in 4x2, 6x2, 6x4, 8x2, and 8x4 axle configurations with a Space or Super Space cab, the latest models in the range can handle higher payloads and have service intervals of up to 200,000 kilometres. ...

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. ...

The family-owned logistics, warehousing, and transport specialist favours the FH; founder Eddie Farrall calls it “the greatest truck ever built.” ...