Sparks Transport has placed its first order for new trailers with Cartwright, after previously using the manufacturer’s rental division.
Trailers
Imperial Commercials Hull has landed two major awards, winning a gold award at DAF’s international dealer awards in Spain, followed by the manufacturer’s UK dealer of the year prize.
Dealerships
Speedy Hire is taking delivery of another 19 Isuzu trucks, having had 60 in its commercial hire fleet in the past nine years – some of which are “still going strong”, according to the operator.
Rigids
Utility service provider O’Connor Utilities has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck, an FH-540 tractor plated for STGO 80-tonne operations.
Tractor Units
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced that 100 of its Actros1 tractors will be released to the UK market in March.
Tractor Units
Irish haulier Hendrick European is planning to specify Michelin tyres, after a trial of four leading brands delivered “drastic results”, with Michelin outperforming its competitors and delivering...
Tyres & Retreads
Tanker and environmental waste operator Biomarsh Environmental has signed a deal with Vacu-Lug for a full tyre management service.
Tyres & Retreads
Cumbria-based Cubby Construction has expanded its nine-strong HGV fleet with a new Volvo FM drawbar rigid.
Rigids
Adam Baker from DAF dealer Chassis Cab has won DAF’s UK technician of the year title for 2018.
People
Mercedes-Benz has announced that ten of its fully electric eActros trucks will begin on-road trials with operators in the next few weeks.
Electric Vehicles
Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage has taken delivery of seven Stralis NP 4x2 tractors – its first IVECO vehicles and also its first natural gas-powered units.
Alternative Fuels
RTITB is hosting a seminar to help logistics and transport training providers ensure that they comply with the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).