Due to an increase in manufacturing costs, Iveco are set to increase the price of the Eurocargo chassis. We are expecting the increase to be around 4-5% on the retail price. Northern Commercials has a range of stock chassis but they are selling fast so if you are planning on updating your fleet, then now is the time to plan your orders.
John Bywater Transport carried out an in-house fuel trial involving comparisons of 2 x Ecostralis Tractor Units alongside trucks from 5 other manufacturers
YDS (UK) Limited, have taken delivery of their third Iveco Stralis Tractor Unit from Brighouse and Manchester based Northern Commercials. All three of the haulage companies’ new vehicles will be used for general haulage nationwide and will be using tri-axle curtainside trailers at a gross vehicle weight of up to 44 tonnes.
As of the 1st November 2012 the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation 1222/2009 (Article 6) states that should a customer purchasing a new vehicle (be it a truck, van, car, trailer or bus) be offered a choice of tyres at the point of purchase then they should be presented with all necessary information on elements such as fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise.
Iveco UK has been named LGV Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards 2012, beating off competition from joint runners-up Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Trucks.
Ahead of its UK launch in 2013, the Iveco Stralis Hi-Way has been voted International Truck of the Year (ITOY), a decade after the original Iveco Stralis won the award.
Iveco are set to launch the new Iveco Stralis Hi-Way, the next generation of the company’s heavy-duty vehicle range.
Dewsbury based Link Tyres have just taken delivery of three new Fiat Ducato Maxi Panel Vans. The vehicles were supplied by Northern Commercial’s Fiat Van Centre, Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
Following the successful launch of the Ducato Tecnico, Fiat is now extending the Tecnico range to the Fiat Ducato SWB, Fiat Doblo Cargo and Doblo Cargo Maxi versions.
Northern Commercials have put 2 Daily LITE Panel Van demos on the road. One demo will run from their West Yorkshire depot in Brighouse and the second from their North West depot in Irlam, Manchester.
Liverpool based Pearsons Glass have just taken delivery of a new custom built 15t Iveco Eurocargo. The vehicle was supplied by Northern Commercial’s in Irlam, Manchester.
Iveco has announced partnerships with Ingimex and Alloy Bodies, its chosen bodybuilders for the new DriveAway Options programme. This sees a range of bodied 3.5 tonne New Daily chassis cabs and chassis crew cab models available to buy.
Freight Transport Association research shows that thanks to soaring fuel prices, the UK freight industry operating costs have reached all time highs. The cost of running a 44 tonne articulated vehicle reaches £1,900 per year thanks to prices in diesel alone between April 2011 and April 2012.
Northern Commercial’s New Fiat Van Centre is now open. The van centre is based just a few yards down the road from our Iveco head office, on Armytage Road, in Brighouse.
Transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart is putting two Iveco ECOSTRALIS tractor units to the ultimate test within its extensive transport operation.
Congratulations to all the Northern Commercial’s staff for raising £1,630 for the Warrington Blind Society
Since the closure of TruckPol earlier this year, the Road Haulage Association has been working hard to address the gaping hole.
Gary Whittam, Chairman of the Van Excellence group has spoken out against van drivers repeatedly breaking the national speed limit. “We find it impossible to justify why any conscientious van operator would allow its vans to operate above the national speed limit.”
According to a new report by the Smith Institute and commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the growth and expansion of automotive supply chains is being restricted by limited access to finance.
In a novel twist, during the London Olympics, you could see your deliveries arriving via roller-bladers and runners, in a bid to avoid congestion.
FairFuelUK’s dedication and hard work was recognised at the esteemed CIPR Excellence awards in London, winning the ‘Public Affairs Campaign of the Year’ award under the FTA-backed fuel duty campaign founded by Peter Caroll.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has elected a new international president Dr Dorothy Chan, taking over from Alan Waller from 1st January 2013.
For over 30 years, Northern Commercials have been raising the standards of excellence for service to transport operators throughout West Yorkshire, Manchester and the North West.
Greens Decorating Contractors of Leeds have taken delivery of five new Fiat Doblo Cargo vans, supplied by Ian Henson of Northern Commercials in Brighouse. Greens have added 4 new LWB ‘maxi’ variants to the fleet as well as one SWB model all fitted with the frugal 1.3l diesel engine.
More than half of the white lines painted on UK |roads are barely visible and are creating deadly driving conditions, according to a survey.
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned operators that from the 1st July 2012 anyone driving a motorised vehicle in or through France will be required to carry a single-use disposable breathalyser kit.