Pilkington has specified seven specialist coach-built bodies for 18-tonne gvw DAF LF 55-220 chassis cabs, with a 9.5 tonne payload, from Supertrucks.
Rigids
A new grille and headlights, increased cab packages, anti-slip windscreen cleaning steps and interior trim enhancements are the obvious changes to the new Volvo FM, which is still aimed at the regional distribution market.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The latest version of VDO's V3.2 TIS-Web analysis and archiving software for tachogrpahs has been unveiled, with several upgrades allowing more control and better management of data.
Tachometers
This week sees the opening of MAN's new purpose-built truck and bus dealership in Preston, on the Walton Summit Industrial Estate at Bamber Bridge.
Vehicle Specification
Environmental compatibility was the key criterion for dairy distribution specialist Pattemores Transport when it bought its latest 6x2 Mercedes-Benz Axor 2533 26-tonne tanker.
Tankers
The EU saw a decline in commercial vehicle registrations of 3.1% in February, according to ACEA (the Eurolpean Automobile Manufacturers' Association), with a total of 121,510 units being registered during that period.
Sales Figures
With the UK Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck trials now 18 months in, and at the half way mark, Mercedes has released what it sees as encouraging results so far.
Electric Vehicles
The Kilmarnock and Paisley franchise for mobile hydraulic hose repairer Pirtek has gone for a Mercedes-Benz, a Sprinter 313CDI to deliver rapid response.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Kent-based haulier Salvatori has taken delivery of eight new Schmitz Cargobull SCS Freepost curtainsider trailers, selected for their flexibility of loading.
Trailers
Stewart Oades, president of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes that many of the problems on the road are down to poor education, specifically starting with the basics of the Highway Code.
Road Safety
There could be a revolution in the trailer leg market, thanks to the launch of an innovative technology from Jemison.
Trailer Equipment
Animal feedstuffs producer and distributor Wheyfeed has taken delivery of four new Scania tractor units, equipped with specially-developed fifth wheel couplings, designed, manufactured and fitted by JOST-GB.
Couplings