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Waste Products Are Invisible

Waste Products Are Invisible

Much like the road transport business as a whole, the supply chains for waste products are invisible to us. Everyone is aware of the side lifter trucks making weekly visits to the roadside on our street,
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Making A Truck From Scratch

The development of the new PW truck from UD was a bit like making a truck from scratch. It began with the base chassis from the 4×2 PK models. To this was added a 6 mm inner chassis liner to beef
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A Glamorous Breed

A Glamorous Breed

UD trucks have never been a glamorous breed, but they do have a reputation for doing the job well and the latest release from the Japanese truck maker, the ‘PW’, looks to be a case in point. Some
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An International Trucks Deal, Autonomous Trucks, Low Fuel Volvo and a New UD

The headlines this week include An International Trucks Deal, Autonomous Trucks, Low Fuel Volvo and a New UD, plus a top Isuzu dealer award, in Diesel News. Volvo Trucks’ new concept is claimed to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. The Swedish truck maker reckon it cuts fuel consumption by more than 30 per cent. There is said to be a 40 per cent improvement in aerodynamic efficiency on the prime mover and trailer.
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