Booming Business
The heavy crane market is holding up well despite the recession, and Liebherr is doing quite well in this sector. Richard Everist, managing director of the crane division, puts this down to the long-term nature of the projects these machines are used on. In addition, the growth in the windfarm business has seen strong demand throughout the world for high-capacity cranes, and operators buying this type of machine work on a global basis. and reduce the incidence of weaving when travelling in a...
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DE ROOY'S UK SUBSIDIARY LOSES LICENCE The importation of trucks with false registration plates through Hull Docks, failures to comply with undertakings given to the North Western traffic commissioner and concerns over vehicle maintenance has led to the O-licence of the de Rooy's British subsidiary, Leyland-based Intramast UK Ltd, being revoked. However, the commissioner, Beverley Bell, has indicated she would be prepared to grant the company a fresh licence for 20 vehicles and 20 trailers, and...
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Jailed John Dawes was sentenced to 24 yeare Unknown to Mr Wade, his friend had become indebted to a major British organised crime group, and was going to Spain to carry out a cocaine deal. between three different prisons, compounding difficulties to get regular medication for his health problems. Three weeks ago at a court hearing in Spain, he was told he must spend at least another year in prison before he faces trial, because the man who was the primary target of the sting has yet to be...
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Volvo's latest tractor unit is currently at the top of the power stakes table. We take the world's most powerful production truck for four days of hard graft to see if it truly lives up to the hype one of these low-powered trucks into top gear. Contemporary road tests used to reckon anything under a minute to achieve 40 mph from a standstill was good going. Many took far longer as engines lost power due to wear, and performance suffered as a result. gt Manufacturer Design gvw Design gcw Unladen...
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Free software 28 day free trial 1 per driver, 50p per vehicle per week thereafter Shenley Hall, Rectory Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Herts WD7 9AN e-mail info tachomaster.co.uk enley, Radlett, Herts WD7 9AN ROOCl TSCtl It's easy and you'll never miss an issue Turn to page 24 or call 0844 848 2852 for full subscription details Varied work requires a flexible fleet for removals specialist Scania celebrates 1000-truck joint order from Stobart and Jenkinson Forest Products his month, we report on the...
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ACCAR has launched the long-awaited DAF MX engine in the USA. It will be offered in Class 8 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks as an alternative to the proprietary Cummins powerplants, and carry PACCAR branding Key differences between the US version and the European-spec MX engines familiar to Trucking readers are a Cummins variable-geometry turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation EGR system, which is fitted in addition to the SCR technology as used by DAF in Europe. Both are needed to get the...
Ft Xf105 Space Cab Gradeability
XF105's Intarder is effective, but affects paytoad slightly XF105's Intarder is effective, but affects paytoad slightly The true cost of truck ownership can only really be calculated over the complete working life of a vehicle and this probably seems to be a statement of the obvious. But given the UK truck market's appetite for relatively short first-user replacement cycles in recent years and the dramatic change in economic oudook, we have to conclude a great many trucks have been replaced far...
Bailey
Paintwork Lower half of Vehicle painted Blue, arranged with Kirk Coachworks. For more information visit uuww.baileytruckparts.com ti gt staMess or call 01945 429100. We are based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire One of our Latest Projects Update on Scania R Series for C.Doyle amp Sons Details of work involved, Stainless Steel Parts Manufactured and Fitted by Bailey Truck Parts. Full Width Rear Light Panel Complete with Mudflap with Logo Affiled Light Panels between Rear Wheels Stainless Alloy Side...
Photography Steev Hayes
Drivers and operators could be forgiven for not knowing where to start looking for courses that will help them acquire and accumulate their 35 hours of compulsory training for the Driver CPC. There's a plethora of courses drivers can register or be registered for to start their Driver CPC training, and one of the things to ensure is that you deal direct with a recognised and registered training company. There are a number using misleading advertising to cover the fact they are acting as agents,...
Cork Refit
s Trucking went to press, we received news the new Swansea-to-Cork ferry the 6.9m Julia had arrived in Wales for refitting, before starting work on the reinstated route on March 1. K Line European Sea Highway has launched a weekly triangle service between Vigo, the Bastenaken terminal in Zeebrugge and Sheerness. The Kess network now covers all of the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Spanish Atlantic coast. GEFCO gets BIFA biker win GEFCO UK has been recognised by the British International...
Photography Pickfords
Having successfully delivered quality training and qualifications to the Passenger Transport sector over the last 10 years, Tangerine is proud to bring its unique brand of service and attention to detail to the Logistics and Freight sector. We are delighted to be working with Trucking magazine and to be able to sponsor the Business Focus section. We look forward to working closely with them to offer readers numerous quality services, products and qualification options. Pickfords' evolution from...
Biggest Uk Order For Scania
meet the latest Euro 5 environmental standard without the need for any additives or exhaust gas aftertreatment, which offers considerable advantages from an operational point of view. The bulk of the order is for the new Scania R-Series. Stobart will take the R-Series trucks in 440 bhp, 6x2 twin-steer Highline cab tractor form in both left- and right-hand drive, and G-Series standard-cab models as right-hand drive 4x2 tractors. Jenkinson's trucks are all R440 Highline-cabbed tractors. Scania...