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Bibby secures Lavazza deal

on Mar 24, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Bibby secures Lavazza deal

Bibby Distribution has used its extensive expertise in the food sector to secure a prestigious new warehousing and distribution contract with Lavazza, Italy’s favourite coffee

Premiere for new Volvo FM in Birmingham

on Mar 24, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Premiere for new Volvo FM in Birmingham

The new Volvo FM will be unveiled at a press conference at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, England on April 9th

SuperTruck delivers massive increase in fuel economy

on Mar 20, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on SuperTruck delivers massive increase in fuel economy

Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR has released test results today showing their demonstration tractor-trailer achieved a 54 percent increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 miles per gallon (mpg) under real world driving conditions

Volvo introduces augmented reality at CV show

on Mar 18, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo introduces augmented reality at CV show

In what is believed to be a European ’first’ for a truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks is introducing the use of ’Augmented Reality’ (AR) as part of their CV Show presence

AKW invests in IT systems

on Mar 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on AKW invests in IT systems

One of the North West’s leading logistics firms is driving business forward with a £100,000 investment in I.T. AKW Group has installed high speed microwave internet access across its sites at Trafford Park

Green tackles 100-mile walk for charity

on Mar 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Green tackles 100-mile walk for charity

GE-BE Transport’s Operations Director is leaving the trucks and trailers behind to tackle a 105-mile walk in memory of a friend

Hermes chooses Cartwright for improved fuel economy

on Mar 13, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Hermes chooses Cartwright for improved fuel economy

Hermes, the leading UK consumer delivery specialist, has recently ordered 300 Fastback trailers from Cartwright. The new 13.6 metre Fastback trailers are part of a fleet replacement programme and have been selected to improve fuel consumption, reliability and help reduce Hermes’ carbon footprint and impact on the environment

Cycle Alert launches at CV Show

on Mar 12, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Cycle Alert launches at CV Show

A new innovation designed to keep cyclists safe on the roads is being launched at the CV Show. Cycle Alert encourages both HGV drivers and cyclists to work together to take responsibility for making the road a safer place

Pirelli completes 01 Series

on Mar 12, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Pirelli completes 01 Series

With the recent launch of the ST:01 Neverending Energy line, Pirelli has completed the 01 Series: its advanced range of tyres for commercial vehicles that guarantees respect for the environment, safety and cost efficiency. The 01 Series takes in the ‘R’ segment (medium to long range), ‘W’ (winter tyres), ‘H’ (long range) and ‘G’ (for mixed road and construction site use)