South Gloucestershire Council has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 6x4 rigid, with a tipper body, and a three-axle lightweight drawbar, fitted with a beavertail (from Andover Trailers) to transport a...
Trailers
Few would disagree that the past 12 months have provided another challenging year for transport operators. However, many suggest more tough times lie ahead. John Challen brings you TE's must-read...
Fleet Operating CostsHampshire Plant and Access (HPA) has bought its first Renault trucks, through Renault Trucks distributor Sparks Commercial Services.
FlatbedHeinz-Jürgen Löw has left his position of president of Renault Trucks, deciding to continue his career with an unnamed company in Germany. While waiting for him to be replaced, Bernard Modat, the...
People
Continental's new DTCO SmartLink and VDO Driver app now allow commercial vehicle drivers to use their smartphones to access digital tachograph data via Bluetooth.
Tracking
Freshlinc's first four extended length 14.6m refrigerated semitrailers have been fitted with Vector 1850 multi-temperature technology from Carrier Transicold.
Refrigeration
ALK Technologies has launched an updated European version of CoPilot Truck, the satellite navigation app for HGVs, trucks and vans.
Routing
Ford has announced that all diesel engines powering its new Fiesta van will boast sub-100g/km CO2 emissions and enable the new vehicles to return more than 75mpg.
Car Derived Vans
Having previously owned both a Volvo B12B and B10M coach and found them very reliable, London-based operator Arena Travel has purchased a new Volvo B9R 13m coach with Sunsundegui bodywork.
Bus & Coach
UPS franchisee Meden Couriers has taken delivery of 28 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans – all 316CDI models with 163bhp 2.1-litre common rail turbodiesel engines.
Panel VansFloor cleaning machine supplier Dowding & Plummer has added a Bevan-bodied truck to its fleet after adding a box body to a 7.5-tonne DAF chassis.
Rigids
Family-owned tour operator Coatham Coaches has celebrated its 30th anniversary with the purchase of its first-ever new full-sized Volvo B9R coach.
Bus & Coach