Investigations are continuing at the RHA (Road Haulage Association) into the impact on UK operators of the truck manufacturers’ cartel discovered last year (2016) by the European Commission.
Finance & Leasing
A fleet of 10 new Scania CNG (compressed natural gas) trucks, offering what the company describes as a “game-changing” 500-mile range, started operations last month (January 2017) with Waitrose.
Alternative Fuels
Collier Haulage of Pontypool has added five Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor units to its now 18-strong 100% Volvo fleet, and has since ordered another four from dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West, Newport.
Tractor Units
Furniture retailer IKEA is now using specially-designed Scania tractor units with the Swede’s low-entry cab variant as well as fully automatic Allison 3000 Series transmissions at its distribution...
Gearboxes
Belgrade Insulations has signed a seven-year full-service contract hire deal with Fraikin, to supplying an additional two 26-tonne DAF curtainside trucks, each with a rear truck-mounted forklift.
Rigids
Pulleyn Transport has taken delivery of 16 Carrier Transicold Vector 1950 MT refrigeration systems for mounting to new 13.6 metre Chereau semi-trailers.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Suttons Group has ordered more than £17 million worth of new 6x2 tractor units for delivery over the next two years as replacements for its UK bulk tanker fleet.
Tankers
Devon Contract Waste (DCW) says that outsourcing maintenance of its 30-strong RCV (refuse collection vehicle) fleet has led to a “huge” reduction in breakdowns.
Municipal Vehicles
Perth-based window and door manufacturer Sidey has taken delivery of two replacement panel vans from Ryder, both on six-year leases.
Panel Vans
Prestons of Potto is now working 12 new Mercedes-Benz 2545 tractor units, acquired after witnessing fuel savings with a Mercedes-Benz Fuel Challenger demonstration unit.
Tractor Units
Bridgestone’s truck fleet service network reports that average tine to resolving commercial vehicle breakdowns reduced to 49 minutes during 2016.
Tyres & RetreadsRear leaf spring retaining bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. On affected vehicles check spring hangers and replace as required. Vehicle ID: Z101020 to Z111115
Recalls