Five new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers delivered to Patersons Quarries’ Rigside, South Lanarkshire, depot in April are successfully handling 20-tonne payloads and keeping drivers happy.
Tippers
Kitchen equipment supplier Waterline has taken delivery of its first Volvo trucks – 15 FL 4x2 rigids – following a multi-marque evaluation in which Volvo met all criteria.
Truck Aerodynamics
Food service industry specialist Campbells Prime Meat has taken delivery of 18 new temperature controlled 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinters from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Specialist trailer manufacturer Faymonville has introduced a modular semi-trailer that can be widened in loaded condition without disconnecting the steering system.
Trailers
Recent truck tyre developments have significantly improved the ability of commercial vehicles to rein back on CO2 emissions – and the EU tyre labelling system makes it easy for hauliers to make the right choices.
Tyres & Retreads
Dumbarton-based Galt Transport was recently involved in a high-profile job, taking one of the Dunkirk little ships from Clydebank to the Scottish Maritime Musuem.
Lifting & Handling
Cornish clotted cream producer Rodda’s has taken delivery of four 7.5-tonne Isuzu Forward N75.190 trucks mounted, with insulated bodies and Xarios 500 refrigeration units by Carrier Transicold.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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Ipswich-based Tippers ‘R’ Us has taken delivery of 10 Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers with Boweld Taperlite bodies.
Tippers
Highland Haulage has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, with two more of the same to follow this year, and says its drivers have given a resounding thumbs-up to the new additions.
Tractor Units