Mercedes-Benz has a new member in its truck range, the Antos, designed for heavy-duty, short-radius distribution transport – a first from a major manufacturer for this specific duty.
Rigids
Krispy Kreme is reporting a 20% improvement in its delivery times to its UK stores and retail outlets, in part thanks to TomTom fleet management.
Tracking
Iveco and its in-house finance arm Iveco Capital have jointly launched a new flexible hire product claimed to give heavy truck operators greater flexibility on contract hire terms.
Finance & Leasing
Two new DAF trucks have just gone into service with West Yorkshire haulier James Wilby.
Flatbed
Scottish operator Parks of Hamilton has taken delivery of 10 new Plaxton Elites on Volvo B9R chassis.
Bus & Coach
The first FH16-750 to be ordered in the UK and Ireland has entered service with Leicestershire based AR Demolition.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Midlands-based Volant PVS has opened the 200th ATF (Authorised Testing Facility), with an open day event at its grounds in Aldridge.
VOSA Testing
In one the biggest single orders for Vauxhall Fleet in Northern Ireland, Belfast-based Fleet Financial has delivered 70 customised Vauxhall Vivaro vans to Sierra Support Services.
Light Commercial Vehicles
With so many boxes to tick when specifying new tractor units, it's tempting to stick with the devil you know. However, John Challen talks to three manufacturers and discovers that's not always the...
Vehicle Specification
Tesco has added its first Iveco trucks to the fleet – purchasing 20 Eurocargo 18-tonners. The move follows success with some 1,500 Iveco Daily light commercial vans operating with the company's home...
Rigids
Wickes customers are now receiving home deliveries from six new 7.5-tonne trucks that combine what the firm believes are market-leading payloads with minimal footprints – making them ideal for...
Bodywork
MAN has announced the arrival in the UK of the right-hand drive, low-entry version of its EcoCity gas bus.
Alternative Fuels