Thanks to their manoeuvrability and payload, two new Volvo FM tridem eight-wheelers that recently joined GLW Feeds' 30-strong fleet are improving the efficiency of delivering bulk feed to farmers.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Almost 600 accidents involving HGVs in the UK last year were due to snow or ice, DfT statistics have revealed – 338 of them rigids and 230 articulated HGVs.
Tyres & RetreadsUnintentional opening of rear door: If the lock operating mechanism is forced past the unlocked position, it is possible that the door could inadvertently open, without the operation of the door...
Recalls
AR Demolition has placed an order with Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia's Bardon Dealerpoint for what will be the first FH16-750 to be delivered in the UK and Ireland.
Tractor Units
More than 180 UK truck operators have experienced what Mercedes-Benz is calling "the most important launch since the arrival of the first truck built by Daimler over 100 years ago".
Heavy Goods Vehicles
irtec, the industry-recognised benchmark for technician competence, has been revitalised and, as described during a presentation by the IRTE at Coach & Bus Live, now includes a redeveloped Advanced...
Irtec
Three Volvo 8x4 rear-end-loaders featuring a tridem rear axle are proving so successful that west country waste recycling company Viridor has recently placed orders for additional vehicles.
Municipal Vehicles
An intelligent approach to driver training has won Suckling Transport the EuroTra Safety and Innovation Award 2011, managed by the Freight Transport Association.
Driver / People Management
Volvo has unveiled a mighty 750hp, 3,550Nm version of the FH16 truck to handle the toughest transport tasks, with production planned to coincide with the 16-litre engine's 25th anniversary, next year....
Heavy Goods VehiclesInstrument cluster may fail to operate correctly:Failure of the instrument cluster printed circuit - due to overheating and stress, with the introduction of the gear change position in the instrument...
Recalls
East Midlands-based Burrows Recovery has bought another Roger Dyson NRC sliding rotator, bringing its fleet up to three recovery trucks.
Recovery Vehicles
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has upgraded part of its 400 strong distribution fleet for the Londis and Budgens retail outlets, using Paneltex for the first time.
Bodywork