Bus and coach specialist Optare is reporting orders worth more than £4 million in January, as well as unusually high sales enquiries.
Bus & Coach
Masternaut has released the world's first vehicle tracking application for Android smartphones.
Telematics
Dovey Premium Products (DPP) has selected Carrier Transicold to supply low-noise refrigeration technology across its new truck fleet.
Rigids
Eddie Stobart has upgraded its trailer fleet with 225 new Schmitz Cargobull fixed roof curtainsiders.
Trailers
West Bromwich dealer group Guest Trucks has strengthened its Iveco truck network by adding four dealerships trading as Sherwood Truck & Van.
Rigids
Pickup trucks converter Pick Up Systems has launched a Multi Purpose Utility Vehicle (MPUV), to be showcased at the forthcoming Emergency Services show.
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Recalls
An increase in the number of vehicles caught running above their gross or axle weight limits could result from powers recently granted to VOSA.
VOSA Prohibitions
DAF Trucks, MAN Truck and Bus UK, Mercedes-Benz UK and Hino will all be at the CV Show in April, alongside Iveco, which is appearing under the banner of West Midlands dealership Guest Trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
International logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental is buying more Volvo FH low-height tractor units, because of their "excellent fuel economy" and the back-up of Volvo dealer Crossroads.
Tractor Units
Midlands-based waste management specialist Bridmin has ordered its fourth VacuumWhale articulated tanker in 12 months.
Municipal Vehicles
Truck bodies and trailers builder Cartwright Group has announced plans to take on "at least 40" new staff after "unprecedented" sales this year.
Bodyshop Equipment