North Wales-based aggregate and asphalt specialists C&H Roberts Haulage have taken delivery of two pre-owned Scania R500 6×2 tag-axle tractor units from Smith Bros Services.
To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks is taking next steps into transitioning its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach.
Six new FH 460s with I-Save Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units have already found their way onto the fleet with two identical trucks set to follow.
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the appointment of Amanda Gibson as its Head of Public Relations, effective immediately.
One of London’s leading independent plant hire companies, Mr Plant Hire, has taken delivery of a new Renault Trucks C430 8×2 tag. Supplied by Norfolk Truck and Van, the new Range C has been selected as the company’s flagship vehicle and to showcase its new and refreshed branding.
Tevva, the hydrogen electric truck OEM, has successfully completed its hot weather and altitude testing programme in Sierra Nevada, Spain. The zero-emission truck pioneer tested the performance of its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck technology at extreme heat and altitude over several tough weeks.
Two New Generation DAF XG 530 FTGs have quickly become a firm favourite for Lincolnshire-based agricultural haulier, Keyo. The firm, which took delivery of the three-axle tractor units in early July, has been so impressed by the performance of the new XG, it has already placed an order for a further two vehicles.
Tesco has put its first zero tailpipe emission 18-tonner on the road, and has plans to add more to the fleet later in the coming months.
As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and prevent price rises in all sectors with the immediate introduction of a 6p per litre reduction in fuel duty.
Road freight operators looking to decarbonise the heavier end of their fleet now have another option open to them – the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported HGV to be manufactured, designed and produced in the UK.
