After an impressive 13 years and more than 300,000 miles with Wigan-based construction hoists supplier Hoist-It, the company is finally changing its first Isuzu.
RigidsHeavy haulage specialist Donnell & Ellis has taken delivery of another specialist trailer from Andover Trailers, having sourced equipment from the company for the past 10 years.
Trailers
Wester Ross Fisheries has made a like-for-like replacement for its fleet, with a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter taking the place of the company's first such vehicle.
Flatbed
Palletised distribution operator Freightroute has taken delivery of five DAF LF55 18-tonne rigids – marking a 20-year relationship with supplying dealer Brian Currie (Milton Keynes).
Rigids
The truck and trailer operation of Dawsonrentals has placed an order for an initial 100 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 and TGX 18.440 4x2 Euro 6 tractors with XLX cabs for its rental fleet.
Tractor Units
VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) says it intends to ramp up roadside inspections and other enforcement activities in a bid to improve standards of van operation.
Road Safety
Healthcare products and pharmaceuticals supplier Perrigo has bought two dry liner box trailers, from Krone, for its internal UK transport division.
Trailers
Vehicle tracking and telematics specialist Isotrak has a new website (www.isotrak.com), which it says aims to provide an online resource for logistics and transport operators looking to improve their...
Tracking
South East-based tipper operator Bushcade Haulage has invested in two Charlton-bodied Scania eight wheelers, bringing the company's fleet to 30 tippers.
Tippers
ATS Euromaster has opened a new £450,000 centre on the Gatwick International Industrial Estate in Crawley, West Sussex.
Tyres & Retreads
Austrian haulage firm Frikus has moved to an extended oil-drain interval of its 400 Mercedes-Benz trucks and, at the same time, reduced fuel consumption, following trials of Shell Rimula R6 LME.
Lubricants & Systems
South Wales freight operator CJ Bird Transport has taken delivery of two Euro 6 DAF XF tractor units, following what managing director Chris Bird describes as "exceptionally good fuel consumption"...
Tractor Units