Kenilworth-based Ridleys Coaches has taken delivery of its first new vehicle, a Volvo B11R – based on experience with its 20-strong all-Volvo fleet and on recommendation from other operators.
Bus & Coach
One of the UK’s first 8x2 Mercedes-Benz Arocs has taken to the road in the orange livery of East Midlands-based Wastecycle – joining the recycling specialist’s 40-strong fleet.
Rigids
Patrick McLoughlin has been reappointed as Secretary of State for Transport.
PeopleFuel may leak: on affected vehicles, the flange of the fuel pump located in the top of the fuel tank may deteriorate and crack. This may allow fuel to leak. Inspect pump. If flange is cracked replace...
Recalls
Latest additions to Burstwick Freight’s all Mercedes-Benz fleet are its first from the manufacturer’s new, Euro 6 light distribution range – two Atego 816s, each with ClassicSpace sleeper cabs.
Rigids
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched the xlite ET45, a forged aluminium wheel designed for three-axle, multi-functional, inloader semi-trailers, and particularly those on glass...
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Driveline and chassis technology specialist ZF Friedrichshafen has now completed on its acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings.
Engine/Transmission Management
Temperature-controlled courier Cool Express, which delivers frozen, chilled and ambient goods to RDCs, retailers and restaurants throughout the UK and Europe, has renewed its contract with AGM...
Telematics
Belfast-based round-the-clockTruck and trailer rental firm 24:7 is reporting faster and safer loading since adding a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet of trucks (7.5 to 44 tonne), Euroliner...
Trailers
LondonWaste – wholly-owned and contracted by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) to provide environmentally waste management – is running a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz eight-wheelers.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
South Wales-based New Adventure Travel has expanded its 75-strong bus and coach fleet with 10 MetroCity and four Solo buses from Optare, as well as two K 360 IB4x2 Scania Irizar i6 coaches and its...
Bus & Coach
A&F Haulage’s latest two Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers have been put to work on a major contract with Harsco in Rotherham.
Tippers