Stainless steel distribution specialist Schmolz + Bickenbach has taken delivery of three new Euro 6 6x2 FM rigids in a total fleet replacement deal.
RigidsThe new president of ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association) is Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of Renault. He takes over from Philippe Varin, former chairman of the board of...
People
The wide variety of weights and loads for freight must be taken into account when it comes to calculating appropriate emissions, warns the FTA (Freight Transport Association) in response to the EC...
Alternative Fuels
To celebrate its registration of the 200,000th truck in the UK since Volvo Trucks began trading in the country in 1967, the company has launched a competition to design a truck for 2050.
Tractor Units
Muckaway specialist West Coast Haulage has received the first batch of Euro 6 Volvo FMX 8x4s, following its order for 16 of the tippers – the first Volvos for tis fleet.
Tippers
Loughborough University is investing £1.5m over five years in research appointments, inspired by the global challenge to develop advanced propulsion technologies needed for the move to zero emission...
Alternative Fuels
SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the umbrella organisation for IRTE) has nominated Peter Scanlon, for the Chartered Environmentalist of the Year Award 2014.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
German refuse collection firm FES (Frankfurter Entsorgungs und Service) says it has standardised on vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions following successful tests with Mercedes-Benz...
Gearboxes
Corporate Solutions Logistics has signed a 36-month deal with contract hire and rental specialist Alltruck for 12 DAF XF and 12 Mercedes-Benz New Actros tractors, including full maintenance and...
Tractor Units
UK SAF-Holland distributor IMS is rebranding its products in the UK and Ireland in line with its factor's policy.
Suspensions
Volvo Trucks is launching a low-entry version of the new Volvo FE for Euro 6, with a flat cab floor design, improved visibility and space for four crew.
Municipal Vehicles
Concert tour and events transport specialist Stardes, which specifies low-ride trucks for their ability to pull the trailer sizes it oiffers, has standardised on dual-height fifth wheels from Jost.
Tractor Units