Volvo Trucks says it is returning to the Emergency Services Show (NEC, Birmingham, 23—24 September) with a new FL816 water tender/pumping appliance.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Optare, which is celebrating 30 years of the Optare name, is manufacturing 30th anniversary special edition MetroCity and Solo buses.
Bus & Coach
MAN Truck & Bus UK, along with Scunthorpe dealer HRVS Group, has signed a deal to become Scunthorpe United Football Club’s back of shirt sponsor.
Tractor Units
Two drivers from supermarket chains Iceland and Sainsbury’s have been crowned joint winners of Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Challenge, launched to find the UK’s most fuel efficient driver.
Driver / People Management
Bradford-based Ramsey Timber Group has taken delivery of two Volvo FE 6x2 rigids and an FM 6x2 tractor.
Rigids
Plant hire business HE Services has taken delivery of 12 new Andover Trailers step frames and five DAF CF 8x2 rear steer plant bodied rigids.
Trailers
Montracon has launched what it describes as a universal trailer, which it says combines the best features of its step frame plant carrier and its machinery carrier.
Trailers
Belper, Derbyshire-based Chevin Fleet Solutions has reached its quarter century this month, with founder Ashley Sowerby (pictured) still managing director.
Fleet Management Systems
Cornwall Refrigerated Transport Services (CRTS) is reporting improved visibility and control for its Cornwall and West Devon commercial vehicle movements since installing real-time GPS tracking, from...
Tracking
Fleet managers from UK emergency services have given the thumbs up to Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyres – the first summer tyres with winter capabilities – following a day of testing at the MIRA...
Tyres & Retreads
Millbrook is acquiring Finnish winter vehicle and tyre test operation Test World for its winter tracks and specialist tyre testing capabilities.
Alternative Fuels
Millbrook has announced that the proving ground attracted more than 2,850 visitors to last week’s (9—10 September 2015) low carbon vehicle event, Cenex LCV2015.
Alternative Fuels