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This week we pit a Mercedes-Benz Arocs against a Renault Range C. Which tridem tipper will come out on top? MERCEDES AROCS-v-RENAULT RANGE C Driver's choice: Renault's plush interior trim [...]

Richard Payne, MD, HE Payne (Transport) 'We have been a Volvo fleet for many years, and my father bought his first F86 tractor unit well over 40 years ago. Back [...]

Huntapac requires flexible, reliable vehicles for its varied workload. But which of its Iveco Stralis, Volvo FH and Scania R450 is best suited to the job? We put them to [...]

THE CURRENT EURO-6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Way is the latest version of a well-established range that was first introduced in 2002, when the original Euro-3 Stralis was launched. It broke new [...]

410hp or 450hp? That is the question. Two of Paul L Charlton and Son's Scanias battle it out to find the answer Operator opinion--Jake Charlton As a family business, this [...]

WILTSHIRE-BASED RICHARD Eddolls entered the UK transport industry in 1968. Like many people he took advantage of changes to the licensing system that year. The 1968 Transport Act (see box [...]

It goes without saying that trucks have evolved tremendously over the past 20 years, but are they really that much better? CM compares a modern Iveco Stralis Hi-Way to an [...]

In 1905 most UK hauliers were still using horses. Is there still a place for them in today's transport industry, and how do they compare with modern hybrid trucks? TO [...]

AFTER 46 YEARS in business, Avonmouth, Bristol-based Kings Heavy Haulage has faced a few challenges in its time --boom times followed by downturns, with the recent recession one of the [...]

After years of buying used vehicles, Jaga Brothers Transport took the plunge and bought new. CM finds out how Daf's XF510 and Scania's R490 compare Operator opinion: James Hill, director, [...]

Operator opinion: Neil Yates, MD, NYR 'WE HAVE OPERATED US-built heavy recovery vehicles almost since we first started in business. I have had a passion for them from childhood and [...]

Whether you love or loathe the new Renault Range Tsp those in the know agree that they perform well, and are comfortable to drive. CM spends a week behind the [...]

Operator opinion: Andy Boyle, MD, ABE 'WE OPERATE MEDIUM-size sleeper cab tractor units for the simple reason that they fit our operation better than anything else. Our drivers rarely have [...]

Bulk haulage takes its toll on trucks, but which marque is best suited? We put an Iveco Stralis and Renault Range T to the test Operator Opinion: Paul Doust, director [...]

The article focuses on Gloucestershire-based Charles Russell Transport, known for its distinctive orange, white, and green Scania vehicles, operating a diverse trailer fleet and specializing in oversized loads, as well as its machinery installation and lifting division with a wide range of crane-equipped trucks and trailers, forklifts, and other specialized equipment, handling complex projects globally.

The article offers information on the DE13 Turbo Compound engine, a feature of the Renault Range T480 TC pusher axle tractor unit. Topics include the engine's design, which includes a secondary turbine driven by exhaust gases to enhance torque output, enabling the truck to maintain high overall gearing and low noise levels.

The article discusses the road test of Scania's R 410 4x2NA Bio-CNG tractor unit by Commercial Motor, assessing its performance in terms of mileage, emissions, and the availability of refueling infrastructure for gas-powered vehicles. Topics include the benefits and drawbacks of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) systems, the evolving nature of the gas fuelling network, and the potential challenges and advantages of using CNG-powered trucks in various scenarios.

The article offers a review of the XD 370 FAN 6x2 rear-steer rigid from DAF Trucks, focusing on its features, performance, and suitability for various applications, highlighting improvements over the older CF model, such as enhanced vision, ease of access, driver comfort, and economic efficiency.

The article focuses on the history and restoration of the Renault Magnum truck, highlighting its revolutionary design and impact on the haulage industry. Topics include the truck's innovative features challenging conventional design, the Magnum's influence on long-distance trucking, and the restoration challenges faced by enthusiasts like Andrew Cooper, emphasizing the truck's unique attributes, including the Mack V8 engine and technological advancements.

The article offers information on Iveco's significant progress in the U.K. market with the S-Way tractor unit and rigid range. Topics include the positive reception of the S-Way, overcoming the poor reputation of the Stralis, and the manufacturer's focus on the mainstream tipper market with the X-Way range.

Matthew Kibble has added a Euro-6 Daf XF and a Renault Range T to its fleet. CM finds out how they are performing Operator opinion--Matthew Kibble, MD 'TRADITIONALLY WE ARE [...]

Matt Manning is the operator of the UK's first new Schmitz steel-body bulk trailer. Commercial Motor went to take a look. SCHMITZ CARGOBULL HAS a considerable presence in the UK [...]

TRACTION IS PARAMOUNT when a single drive-axle is trying to drag other heavily laden axles along, particularly on a wet uphill gradient. Add another axle to the trailer and an [...]

TRUCK-MOUNTED cranes, or humble lorry-loaders as they were originally called, have changed beyond all recognition in the last five decades. They used to be simple aids to loading and unloading [...]

IT SEEMS only fitting that the first in Scania's anniversary Golden Griffin 50 truck series should go to the Hingley family, which has owned the UK's first Scania LB76 (LGK [...]

Operator 1: John Bartlett, owner, W Rolls 'We ran Volvos for many years, but problems with the unladen weight on the FM rigids made us look elsewhere. Renault was keen [...]

Operator opinion--Paul Jackson MD, Chiltern Cold Storage Group 'We ordered our first MP4 Actros just after the launch event. I was impressed with the truck and the thinking behind it. [...]

Should you run a 20-year-old truck in a modern transport operation? Yes, you should, says the MD of S&G Plant Services. Operator opinion--Greg Pinder, MD S&G Plant Services 'AS A [...]

Operator opinion--Alex Knowles, business development manager of Knowles Transport 'WE HAVE BEEN Volvo operators for many years. I believe we bought our first one in 1976, quite some time before [...]

It takes a lot to transport really heavy plant, especially in the south Wales valleys. CM talks to Hirwaun-based Walters Group to find out how it is done FOUNDED IN [...]

How does the new Mercedes-Benz Actros measure up against the new Volvo FH? CM went to haulier Brian Yeardley to find out Operator opinion--Kevin Hopper, managing director 'We were a [...]

Operator opinion--Stephen Counsell, director 'My late father started out in tippers as an owner-driver 40 years ago with Leyland Bisons and Constructors. I came into the business in due course, [...]

IMAGINE WALKING INTO a heavy truck dealership in the UK and asking if it would be possible to purchase a couple of 450hp 8x4 tipper chassis with standard day cabs. [...]

Operator opinion--Neil Yates MD ALCO Transport/NY Recovery 'We run our specialist transport and heavy vehicle recovery operations as separate businesses, although both companies work closely together when required. We have [...]

Operator opinion--Ray Hingley We ran an assortment of British-built trucks in the 1960s and 70s, including AEC, Leyland and Guy. We had reasonable service from them, but long-distance operation at [...]

How well does an Iveco Stralis age? CM puts a Euro-3 version up against a Euro-5 Hi-Way Operator's opinion--Simon Rogers My dad has run trucks for years, and it was [...]

Operator opinion--Steve Swain 'Before the recession, we had slowly built up to buying a mixture of new and clean late-model trucks, intending to stick to a five-year replacement cycle. But [...]

Operator Opinion--Richard Paterson 'We are probably trying to achieve the impossible when we specify a new bulk tipper outfit. We are trying to give the driver the best possible working [...]

When it comes to European movements, you want big, comfortable trucks with excellent reliability CM asks SDM European's Martin Hodgekins for his thoughts on two Euro-6 contenders--Daf's XF FT 4x2 [...]

Karl Jones is hauling with two different generations of Volvo FHs. CM asked MD Karl. Jones for his views and compared them with our own Operator opinion--Karl Jones 'Round timber [...]

Hart's Haulage runs a Daf XF and a Scania G Series side by side. CM asked director Neil Hart for his views and compared them with our own Operator opinion-Neil [...]

Operator opinion--Chris Waite 'We have operated high-powered vehicles for many years Almost right from the start I realised that we needed vehicles that are well on top of the job [...]

Delivering hay, straw and woodshavings across the UK and Europe is a specialist, niche operation, which can place heavy demands on more than just a truck's driveline--to say the least. [...]

In this month's head-to-head series, we put a Volvo FM11 6x2 and a Scania 6x2 up against each other. With Neil Bartlett Haulage running both, we made our way up [...]

This month, we turn our attention to Mercedes-Benz heavy tractor units, with a head-to-head between an MP3 Actros and a MP4 New Actros. The most important objective of any new [...]

What is the true working life of a truck? It might have three to five years with the first owner, a few more with a second, possibly a spell with [...]

Automated gearboxes are pretty much standard equipment in mainstream tractor units. They are also gaining popularity in three- and four-axle rigid tippers, with the potential benefits of reduced fuel consumption [...]

The article offers a preview of the "DAF XD 370 FAN 6x2 Rigid Truck", designed for distribution and medium-distance haulage in the transport industry, from DAF Trucks.

The article discusses the author's 40-year experience with Volvo trucks and it highlights their significant impact on the transportation industry. It reports details various models, their technological advancements, and their role in the industry, starting with the introduction of the F86 tractor. It mentions various Volvo truck models, including the F86, F12, FBB, FL, FH, F16, and FH16, technological advancements, and the industry.

The article focuses on the development and evolution of tag-axle bogies in Volvo trucks. It reports that the S-Ride model introduced features like long over-slung parabolic springs and an air-operated lift system, and it highlights the importance of layout and axle spacing in modern tag-axle Volvos, and the potential issues with short-wheelbase versions and prop shaft angles.