County Louth-based Anchor Tours says it is now prepared for summer, having invested in a Volvo 9700 coach, with the Prestige Plus bodywork.
Bus & Coach
Two years after he launched his own vehicle recovery operation, Sam Burke has bought his first brand new truck – a Hydraloader 3000La (low approach) aluminium slidebed, from Roger Dyson.
Recovery Vehicles
DAF Trucks has been named in the elite group of UK companies that best support apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships
xlite has become a worldwide brand thanks to an exclusive trademark agreement between European distributor, Motor Wheel Service, and manufacturer Wheels India.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Norfolk residents are now benefiting from improved waste and recycling, street cleansing and grounds maintenance services following the introduction of a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Concrete delivery company, EasyMix Concrete, has added two Renault Premium Lander 270.18 4x2 chassis cabs fitted with a midlift axle, giving a 6X2 configuration, and 2 Renault Kerax 380.32 8x4s to its fleet.
Concrete Mixers
When a wheel assembly detaches from a moving tuck or bus, it can reach 150km/h and bounce 50m high, threatening anything in its path. Brian Tinham looks at causes and solutions
Concrete delivery firm EasyMix Concrete has added two new Renault Premium Lander 270.18 6x2 chassis cabs, fitted with a midlift axle, and two Renault Kerax 380.32 8x4s to its 18-strong mixed fleet – with a further two Kerax on order from Renault Trucks Chiltern.
Concrete Mixers
County Durham-based Derek Cheesey has reported that his V6-engined Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319CDI has clocked up an incredible 163,000 miles in its first 12 months and never missed a beat.
Light Commercial Vehicles
After demonstrating its new TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) in May, Bridgestone Europe has announced that it plans to roll out its commercial vehicle system in Europe during this year.
Tyres & Retreads
A team from Volvo Trucks has set no fewer than three unofficial world records with 'Mean Green', a converted Volvo VN featuring the very latest hybrid technology from Volvo Trucks. This is the first time these speed records have been set with a hybrid truck.
Tractor Units
Asian logistics operator Linfox has chosen Volvo Trucks as the supplier for 100 tractor units. The order consists of FM 11, FM 13 and FH trucks, all of which will be built locally at Volvo Trucks' production facility in Brisbane, Queensland.
Heavy Goods Vehicles