Four Volvo FE-300 rigids, with Solomon fridge bodies, have been added to the Heron Foods fleet that services 160 stores in the midlands and the north of England.
Rigids
The Freight Transport Association has unveiled an updated edition of its 'Van Drivers' Handbook'.
Maintenance
DAF dealers will open two Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) by the end of this year, the truck manufacturer has confirmed.
Road Safety
Towergate Insurance has announced a pay-as-you-drive insurance policy, which it believes could save some commercial fleets as much as 25% on their annual premiums – and in some cases 60%.
Finance & Leasing
A rear shutter door control, designed to fit onto multi-drop commercial vehicles, will provide bodybuilders with "exceptional business opportunities".
Trailers
Ryder says it has seen worthwhile benefits from using LEDs in its vehicles' rear light clusters, during a trial across its contract hire fleet.
Lighting
A 15.65m-long trailer in Northern Ireland is performing beyond expectations in on-road evaluations, according to Muldoon Transport Systems.
TrailersOperators that run fleet vehicles requiring auxiliary power could be set to benefit from fuel cell technology, developed by Antares.
Alternative Fuels
If you want a chance to drive an electric commercial vehicle, and find out more about their operation and engineering, Smith Electric Vehicles is holding an open day in Tyne & Wear later this month.
Electric Vehicles
LowCVP (the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) has announced the winners of its HGV challenge, which aims to promote innovative low carbon technology for trucks.
Alternative Fuels
Plans for the next phase of VOSA's move towards ATFs (authorised testing facilities) have been announced, and they include fewer public test sites.
VOSA Testing
Following improvements to its operations and a reduction in running costs, Tetrosyl has signed a five-year extension to its contract with Bibby Distribution.
Rigids