Truck contract hire firm Ryder has delivered its first leased 10 tonne electric truck to Bunzl, the distribution group, for operation in the catering sector, in the central London area.
Electric Vehicles
Citroën's Enterprise range of Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay panel vans is based on the company's best-selling versions, but with higher spec.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo Trucks has started field trials of its methane-diesel engines in commercial operation with seven Swedish truck operators.
Alternative Fuels
Smith Electric Vehicles says it is trialling a small hydrogen fuel cell that could double the range of its battery powered electric vans and small trucks.
Electric Vehicles
TIP FleetCare now has more than 3,000 assets under R&M contract in the UK and Ireland – making it one of TIP Trailer Services' fastest growing division.
Repair & Maintenance
Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of another Iveco Eurocargo Type B fire appliance, supplied by the island's Iveco distributor Bourgourd Ford.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Training is vital for any transport organisation, both heavy duty truck operators and van fleets.
Irtec
Denbighshire-based Williams Haulage reports "significantly higher fuel figures than any of their current mixed fleet" from its new Volvo FH-460 6x2's, plated at 44 tonnes.
Emissions Control
Grahams Family Dairy says it is trialling a move from 7.5 to 6.5 tonners, and has bought two Iveco Daily 65C18 light commercials for the purpose.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Latest addition to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's specialist vehicle fleet is also its first heavy tractor unit – a Mercedes-Benz Actros plated for Special Types at 72 tonnes gcw.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Milton Keynes-based Ace Plant says it has brought forward its truck replacement programme and bagged a new Volvo FM-440 8x2 to handle increasing demand for its specialist hire equipment.
Tail Lifts
Fast-growing independent Centrebus has put a dozen Optare Solos into service at depots in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Engine/Transmission Management