Mercedes-Benz Vans has appointed S&B Commercials as a retail outlet for Vito taxis from this month (January 2015).
Bus & Coach
East Midlands-based Tara RoadAir is refreshing and expanding its truck fleet with seven new Euro 5 DAF vehicles on contract hire from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
With the irtec accreditation programme now well underway among DVSA vehicle inspectors, Brian Tinham talks to Rob Bellis, the agency's new director of operations
Apprenticeships
Volvo Trucks has announced that its FH and FH16 sleeper cabs are now available in extra-low roof versions, making them suitable, says the manufacturer, for mining applications where height is...
Tractor Units
Dorset-based fishing and animal feed specialist CC Moore has upgraded its fleet by leasing two Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi–Street 26-tonne rigids through Iveco Capital.
Rigids
The overall cost of operating a truck over the last year, net of fuel costs, has risen by 2% in 12 months, according to the RHA (Road Haulage Association) in its 2014 Cost Movement Survey.
Fleet Operating CostsAs the hunt for incremental gains on fuel economy continues, an ExxonMobil synthetic oils trial in Denmark has shown impressive results
Fuel Systems
The proposed ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in London should be more ambitious, according to the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Emissions Control
Construction haulage firm Mark Luck is now running the first new-series Volvo FMX 8x4 rear-steer Tridem in the UK to have been fully-approved for N3G category off-road use.
Tippers
Two new Euro 6 Volvo trucks – an FH-500 6x2 tractor unit and an FM-330 6x2 rigid – have joined Scandinavian logistics specialist Greencarrier Freight Services UK's 18-strong fleet.
Rigids
Road surfacing operator Eurovia says appointing ATS Euromaster to service and manage tyres on its 4,500 vehicles will significantly reduce replacement costs and improve fleet efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is pressing the UK government to take part in further talks aimed at boosting funding to get more drivers licensed and qualified to drive heavy goods vehicles.
Driver / People Management