This spring saw the first of the series-produced new Volvo FH trucks roll out of the factory gates for delivery to customers throughout Europe. But just how is an ultra-modern truck built, how do advanced electronics and other hardware turn into a single smoothly functioning entity and how can top quality be guaranteed. The new Volvo FH has been dubbed the “next-generation truck”. Jonas Nordqvist, product feature and profitability manager in the strategic planning department at Volvo Trucks, talks about what this actually means. “One might say that an ultra-modern truck must meet all the
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As the countdown continues to the return of the Mondello Truck Show in seven weeks time, (20/21 July), the uniqueness of the two-day event comes to the fore in that the on-track action is never seen or heard at any other show of its type in Ireland
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Virginia International Logistics has added eight new Vector™ 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units to its fleet to transport perishables from its depot in Co. Cavan, Republic of Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe
Read More »Waberer’s International, one of Europe’s largest road freight companies has signed a deal with Schmitz Cargobull for the purchase of 600 trailers
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With a customer base that includes the transport operations of several leading supermarkets, Kerr’s Tyres needs to equip its mobile technicians with the most reliable vans on the road. That’s why the Antrim-based company has taken delivery this year, of five new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
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Specifications for a new generation of digital tachographs for trucks and buses have been informally agreed by the Irish presidency and Parliament negotiators
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Following the launch of the new Scania Streamline and Volvo FH Series, the organisers of the Mondello Truck Show , in County Kildare, Ireland, July 20-21 are looking to owners of classic Scania Streamline ‘Centurion’ trucks and the best examples of the Volvo F88/89 ranges to exhibit alongside the all-new models that will be on display at Motor Racing Circuit
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Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models since September last year, starting with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE and Volvo FL. All the new models include innovations and features that make the driver’s job easier and more efficient
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AGS European, based in Abergavenny, Wales has chosen Krone to supply its latest curtainsiders. The company required at least 2.6m clear side- loading within a 4 metre overall height to cope with double-stacked pallets. Furthermore, they required a trailer, which could provide greater loading flexibility
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The European Commission has adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of ‘intelligent information services’, such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable road signs, the radio and mobile phone applications
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