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    Netherlands-Based Peter Appel Transport Tests DAF CF Hybrid Trucks
    Posted March 4, 2020
    The Netherlands-based Peter Appel Transport is currently testing two DAF CF Hybrid trucks with diesel engines and electric models. ...
    Volvo Unveils Redesigned FM & FMX Heavy-Duty Trucks
    Posted February 28, 2020
    The most obvious upgrades to the Volvo FM and FMX are their new exteriors, but the real action is in their brand-new cabs. ...
    Harrisons Transport Adds 8 New Volvo FH Trucks For Temperature-Controlled Transport Operations
    Posted January 14, 2020
    Harrisons Transport, a cargo and freight company based in Holmes, Preston in Lancashire, recently added eight new Volvo FH trucks to its fleet. ...
    Volvo To Display 17 Vehicles At Truckfest 2019 In Peterborough, Including FH & FM Range Trucks
    Posted April 25, 2019
    Volvo will have 14 new FH trucks on display at this year’s Truckfest, as well as a used FH-460 13-litre 6x2, a used FM-450 11-litre truck, and an FM Roll-Over cab. ...
    New Scania R 520 Trucks Help Swedish Haulier Significantly Cut Down On Fuel Costs
    Posted January 28, 2019
    A Sweden-based transportation company recently upgraded from Scania R 580 trucks to new R 520 models and lowered their annual fuel costs by roughly 10,000 euros per truck. ...
    SK Distribution Steps Up To 500-Horsepower Volvo FH Truck
    Posted January 11, 2019
    SK Distribution, a pallet delivery company and Palletways network member based in Buxton, Derbyshire, recently added a new Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor unit to its fleet. ...
    Brooking Hire Puts New High-Spec Volvo FH16 Sweeper Truck Into Operation
    Posted December 19, 2018
    Totnes, Devon,-based Brooking Hire recently added a new FH16 to its fleet of 14 Volvo trucks, all of which are outfitted with vacuum sweeper bodies. ...
    DAF LF Wins Truck Of The Year At 2018 Commercial Fleet Awards
    Posted December 18, 2018
    The DAF LF was named Truck of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2018 Commercial Fleet Awards, coming out on top thanks to its performance and reliability and DAF’s excellent aftersales support. ...
    A1 Services (Manchester) Limited Adds Two Volvo FMX 6x4 Tractor Units To Its Fleet
    Posted December 12, 2018
    A1 Services (Manchester) Limited, a waste removal and recycling company, recently purchased two Volvo FMX 6x4 vehicles, which are the first tractor units the company has ever owned. ...
    Hayton Coulthard Transport Brings 28 New Volvo FH Trucks Onboard
    Posted November 16, 2018
    Hayton Coulthard Transport, based in Twynholm, Scotland, added 28 Volvo FH500 6x2 tractor units to its fleet on a three-year contract hire agreement to replace its previous lineup of FH460 models. ...
    R M Hadfield Haulage Orders 14 New Volvo FH-500 6x2s, One Volvo FH-540 8x4
    Posted October 26, 2018
    R M Hadfield Haulage, based in Buxton, Derbyshire, recently ordered 14 Volvo FH-500 6x2 Lite tractors from Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd, bringing the total in its fleet up to 20. ...
    Eco-Readymix Brings New Volvo FMX 8x4 Rigid Truck Onboard
    Posted October 24, 2018
    Eco-Readymix, a ready-mix concrete supplier based in Rhostyllen, Wrexham, Wales, recently added a new Volvo FMX 8x4 rigid chassis truck to its fleet. ...
    Scania Australia Helps With Crocodile Research At Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve
    Posted October 16, 2018
    Scania Australia is providing a G500 truck to help deliver boats, traps, and other equipment that will aid the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and University of Queensland in their crocodile research and conservation efforts. ...
    CEVA Logistics Brings In Fleet Of 85 Volvo FM Trucks For Work With British Gypsum
    Posted October 12, 2018
    CEVA Logistics, with multiple locations around the UK, recently purchased a fleet of 85 Volvo FM tractor units. ...
    Wicks Group Puts New Volvo FH-460-Based Horsebox Into Operation
    Posted October 5, 2018
    Barrow-in-Furness-based Wicks Group recently added to its fleet a horsebox with a Volvo FH-460 6x2 chassis as its base. ...
    Alwin Limited Highlights Success With Feature-Rich DAF XF 530 Models
    Posted August 6, 2018
    Alwin Limited, which has been in business for 50 years and maintains operations in the waste management and temperature-controlled distribution industries, wants to make a statement with its two New DAF XF 530 trucks. ...
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    MAN Expands Its Zero-Emission Portfolio
    Posted 19/04/2024
    Learn more about Man's small truck series with hydrogen combustion engines, planned for 2025 starting with 200 vehicles in selected markets. ...
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    ‘Forward-Thinking’ IVECO eDaily Wins ‘Electric Van Breakthrough Of The Year’ Award
    Posted 16/04/2024
    IVECO's eDaily has been recognised as impressive electrification enabler for its innovations in eLCV technology and mission-focus. ...
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    Orica UK Depends On Volvo Trucks To Haul Vital Cargo For Mining Industry
    Posted 11/04/2024
    Orica UK relies on Volvo trucks, including recently acquired FMX 460s, to transport explosives and other materials to mines and quarries throughout the UK. ...
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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted 05/04/2024
    Lenham Storage recently purchased two new Volvo FM Electric trucks with 666 horsepower and 2,400 newton-metres of continuous torque, a 300-kilometre range, and a GCW of up to 44 tonnes. ...
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    Collection UK Tools Adds Montracon MT39 Machinery Carrier For Speedier Loading & Unloading
    Posted 02/04/2024
    Montracon’s MT39 machinery carrier has three axles, 4000 x 1000mm double flip hydraulic ramps, a low-profile loading incline, and is plated to 39 tonnes. ...
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    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted 29/03/2024
    Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics recently added five new 480-horsepower Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, which distributes multimodal shipping containers throughout the UK. ...
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    RiverRidge Acquires Renault E-tech D Wide, Northern Ireland’s First Electric Skip Loader Truck
    Posted 28/03/2024
    RiverRidge recently purchased a Renault E-Tech D Wide electric skip loader truck—a first for both the company and Northern Ireland—for work in the Belfast area. ...
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    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted 07/03/2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
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    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted 04/03/2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
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    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted 01/03/2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
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