Bibby Distribution has named John Finn as its new fleet and procurement director, based at the company's Liverpool HQ. Finn, who has more than 35 years experience in the industry, joins the company...
People
So the consolidation of corporate giants continues, with, as we go to press, the announcement by Volkswagen – which already has a controlling interest in Scania – that it has now increased its...
Irtec
Bus and coach operator TGM Group (formerly Tellings Golden Miller) has selected Eminox's CRT (continuously regenerating trap) technology to upgrade 71 vehicles for the London LEZ (Low Emission Zone).
Emissions Control
The first of two new Volvo FH 460 6x2 rigids has entered service with Devon-based haulier M R Horn Transport, which is using the truck with a tri-axle drawbar trailer at 44-tonnes gtw.
Trailers
West country operator HN Sillifant has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 8x4 tipper designed for dual-purpose haulage.
Tippers
Canute Group has added 12 DAF XF105 tractor units to its 600 commercial vehicle fleet in order to evaluate the whole life cost of running the trucks.
Tractor Units
Cricket legend Graham Gooch was bowled over to present The Lord's Taverners minibus to Southview School in Witham, Essex recently.
Bus & Coach
A 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – Ford's first three-cylinder version – has been released, extending its range from 1.0-litre to 3.5-litres, and presenting a sign of things to come.
Engine/Transmission Management
Waste management transporter Alwin is now working a new R480LA 6x2 MNA ScaniaTopline tractor unit, from Keltruck, as a fleet addition to match growth of the business.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The first tractor unit version of the new Volvo FMX in the UK, better known for its heavy-duty tipper configuration, has been delivered to timber haulier David Wood.
Tractor Units
Knights of Old has chosen a pair of 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter trucks for their payload and compact external dimensions in urban multi-drop deliveries.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A pioneering 10-speed fully automatic transmission that incorporates Allison's torque converter and twin countershaft design is promising optimised acceleration and higher fuel economy across a range...
Gearboxes