A young woman walks a tightrope between two Volvo trucks driving at full speed – not even in Hollywood has this stunt ever been attempted.
Rigids
An order covering more than 120 bi-articulated chassis for Transmilenio, the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system of Bogota, Colombia has been agreed with Volvo Bus Latin America. The vehicles were purchased by operator Consorcio Express S.A.S., who, last year, purchased another 67 Volvo articulated and conventional chassis.
Bus & Coach
Irish warehousing and logistics company Brian Daly Transport has taken delivery of a Renault Premium truck racing special series tractor unit as the new flagship truck on its 36-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
TTC, has announced an extension to its grease product line-up.
Fifth Wheels
In a move designed to improve operational and environmental efficiency, Fowler Welch has ordered 130 new MAN TGX 26.440 XLX Euro 5 tractor units.
Tractor Units
VMS (Fleet Management) Ltd is a forward thinking fleet management and contract hire company with offices based in East Anglia and Hertfordshire. VMS provides a wide range of services to blue chip fleet operators, Insurances and smaller operators.
People
Half a dozen Mercedes Benz Actros tractor units have joined the vehicle fleet at Andyfreight, delivering an eight per cent improvement in fuel economy in the process.
Tractor Units
ATS Euromaster has signed a contract with broadband provider The Cloud to turn all of its centres into free Wi-Fi hotspots for customers. The move will allow drivers to be able to check email and take care of important online business while their vehicle is in the workshop.
Workshop Management Systems
A Feltham truck driver has been sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing drivers' hours regulations.
Driver CPC
Hankook's 'consumption-optimised' e-cube tyres, for heavy trucks, have achieved top results in a fuel test, conducted by DEKRA at its test centre in Klettwitz, Germany.
Tyres & Retreads
TNT Express has agreed a trial with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, for 10 of its Crafter single-chassis cabs with box van conversion.
Chassis Cabs
On Wednesday 5 September, Volvo Trucks is set to launch new versions of its best-selling Volvo FH and the prestigious Volvo FH16.
Heavy Goods Vehicles