National tyre distributor, Stapleton’s Tyre Services, has taken delivery of the first of 30 new Isuzu N75.190(E) rigids, maintaining its 100% commitment to Isuzu Truck’s 7.5-tonne range, after switching from another manufacturer in 2007. Fitted with custom-built 18-foot box bodywork from Essex Bodies, the new trucks replace older Isuzu… Read more »
S & T Buckley Livestock returns to Volvo for new FH tridem
S & T Buckley Livestock is reaping the rewards of its new Volvo FH 540 8×2 rear steer Tridem rigid fitted with specialist Pezzaioili livestock bodywork. Supplied by Gerard Sheehan, Sales Executive, McCarthy Commercials, the FH arrives as a direct replacement to an older model supplied by a competing… Read more »
Myers Transport hails Renault Trucks’ Turbo Compound as “Game Changer”
Myers Transport has taken delivery of its first Renault Trucks T High Turbo Compound vehicle, a move that’s being signalled as a game-changer by the Aylesford-based company. Already delivering an impressive 11 mpg, the new addition marks a crucial leap forward in the company’s mission to drive down fuel costs… Read more »
Wiltshire Council trials Volvo electric RCV in UK first
Wiltshire Council has invested in a 100% electric refuse vehicle to help reduce its carbon emissions. A UK first the vehicle is also the first Volvo FE Low Entry Cab eRCV to operate in the country. The vehicle, which has been wrapped by Creative Vehicle Wrapping in a striking green… Read more »
FSEW completes its decarbonisation mission with six new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks
In March 2022, FSEW embarked on a mission to dramatically decarbonise road freight by 2025. Today, it has completed that mission, by removing its final four diesel trucks from its fleet and replacing them with six new IVECO S-Way CNG trucks. It’s 40-strong fleet of HGVs now includes 35… Read more »
Twenty new FH Aero Gas-Powered trucks steer Buffaload closer to its green ambitions
Buffaload has continued its transition to an all bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) truck fleet with the addition of 20 new Volvo FH Aero gas-powered 6×2 tractor units. The Huntingdon-based business has been running biomethane trucks since 2020 and has a clear long-term strategy to move its entire 300-strong commercial vehicle… Read more »
Major contract for Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Amazon delivers order of more than 140 eActros 600 for the UK
Amazon has placed its largest-ever order of more than 200 battery-electric heavy goods vehicles – and has selected the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 – also the largest order for electric trucks in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Over the next 18 months, the eActros 600 trucks will be deployed across high-mileage… Read more »
Austin Contract Services selects Renault Trucks to mark 25th anniversary
Austin Contract Services Ltd, a leading provider of biosolids transport to the agricultural sector, has added a second Renault Truck to its fleet as part of the company’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. The new C480 8×4 Off Road with Wilcox tipper body, finished in metallic silver grey, was supplied by Jamie… Read more »
Asset Alliance Group makes outstanding debut with 46 DAF XFs for the Woodland Group
The Woodland Group has added its first leased DAF XF tractor-units to its fleet, after being impressed by the competitiveness of the overall deal and quality support provided by Asset Alliance Group. Paul Eve, Head of Fleet Management at the Woodland Group, says of the three-year operating lease: “We traditionally… Read more »
M&S Takes Another Step Towards Net Zero With The Introduction Of 85 Lower Emission Vehicles To Its Supply Chain
Today, Marks & Spencer has announced the introduction of 85 zero or lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet. As part of its Plan A roadmap to Net Zero by 2040, the retailer has committed to move to low carbon logistics, increased use of new technologies and cleaner… Read more »
