Family-owned builders’ merchant Lawsons has taken delivery of its first natural gas-powered truck – a 26-tonne Stralis NP, from IVECO.
Alternative Fuels
The government has announced that operators of volumetric concrete mixers will be subject to the same regulations as HGV operators, starting from September 2018.
Standards & Practices
Willenhall-based supply chain business Aspray24 has taken delivery of six MAN TGE vans – the operator’s first from the manufacturer – saying the vehicles “rival anything on the market”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Falkirk-based Finewood Joinery has taken delivery of two new vehicles for its fleet, supplied on contract hire by Fraikin.
Finance & Leasing
Kent-based Harlex Haulage Services has taken delivery of a new plant body from Andover Trailers – the first time the company has opted for a new-build from the Hampshire manufacturer.
Bodies & Bodywork
Value retailer Boyes has taken delivery of a fixed double-deck trailer, from Transdek UK, which has been designed to accommodate the operator’s 1,830mm-high roll cages for deliveries to stores in...
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Tarmac subcontractor Heathrow Haulage has become the 250th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation, increasing its mpg by almost 5% in just six months.
FORS
Aberdeen-based haulier Wm Walker Transport has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors – its first Volvo trucks in 40 years.
Tractor Units
Capital Roofing Centre has taken delivery of a new flagship vehicle, with bespoke body by Bevan Specialist Products.
Bodies & Bodywork
Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealer Sparshatts Truck & Van has been acquired by a team that includes the manufacturer’s truck sales dealer of the year.
Dealerships
MiX Telematics has announced that it is partnering with the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) on a road safety event, taking place next month.
Road Safety
Northern Ireland haulier McBurney Transport Group has taken delivery of 25 new Volvo trucks – all tractor units and including one of the limited edition Aisla FH tractors.
Tractor Units