Ascott Transport (ATL) has invested in three DAF CF85s to assist with a an ambitious operation moving raw materials and finished products between Pirelli plants in Burton-on-Trent and Carlisle.
Tractor Units
Nestlé Logistics has taken its first step towards fitting its fleet of 197 trailers with Michelin's 455/25 R22.5 One MaxiTrailer tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Organisers of the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show say they are delighted with the latest exhibitor figures which total more than 250, of which 51 will be exhibiting for the first time.
Bodyshop Equipment
The eagerly awaited contract for VOSA's new-style authorised testing facilities (ATFs) has been unveiled by the testing agency. Alastair Peoples, CEO of VOSA, responding to previous criticisms of test...
VOSA Testing
A £500,000 investment in its facility in Leicester has enabled BPW to undertake assembly of suspension systems in the UK for its nationwide heavy trailer customers.
Suspensions
Motoring breakdown firm Autohome has taken delivery of a new Renault Master and two Renault Midlum 280.14 trucks as part of its fleet expansion programme.
Tail Lifts
A consortium has been formed by engineering consultancy Ricardo to look more closely into engineering challenges that result from the use of biofuels.
Alternative Fuels
Having taken delivery of the UK's first two FH16-700 8x4 heavy haulage tractor units from Volvo, Plantspeed is now operating 50% of the fleet with vehicles from the Swedish manufacturer.
Tractor Units
A £700,000 amphibious bus, operated by Stagecoach Group, has undergone a two-day trial on the River Clyde.
Bus & Coach
Ginsters' new fleet of 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based cold chain vehicles is to run with Carrier Transicold Xarios refrigeration units.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The 2009/2010 Winter Tyre Guide from Continental Tyres has been updated to include new winter laws that have been imposed in Sweden concerning light commercials, heavy trucks, and coaches.
Tyres & Retreads
The lineup in the new Daily range from Iveco is the greenest ever, reflecting the industry's need to clean up its vehicles and help minimise the impact on the environment from commercial vehicles.
Electric Vehicles