The owner of a Scottish fuel distribution firm says he “can’t believe” how good Michelin’s X Works tyres are, after switching to the brand following a trial last year.
Tyres & Retreads
Acumen Automotive Logistics and Lohr Automotive are nearing completion of a £500,000 refurbishment of 20 vehicle transporters, following a staggered maintenance programme to minimise downtime.
Car Transporters
Volvo Trucks has donated a used FH tractor unit to Transaid, which the charity will use in Uganda for its professional driver training project.
Tractor Units
The government has announced 20 local authorities that have each won a share of £20 million as part of the next tranche from the Clean Bus Technology Fund.
Emissions Control
Civil engineering contractor Midwest Plant of Brecon, South Wales has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 tractor, after “better than expected” performance of its previous three-year-old FH12 unit.
Axles
Bodybuilder and converter CoolKit has set up a new aftersales department with a nationwide network of mobile refrigeration engineers to meet growing business demand.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Piling equipment supplier Piletec has taken delivery of five new Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigids, replacing its first Isuzu vehicles which have been in use for four years.
Rigids
Logistics business Howard Tenens has taken delivery of three double-deck longer semi-trailers (LSTs) from Tiger Trailers for its contract with Toolstation, a supplier of tools and accessories to the...
Longer Semi-Trailers
Bus drivers are the UK’s most loved professional drivers, noted for their safe and considerate driving, while van drivers are the least popular.
Road Safety
Bathroom and kitchen supplier PJH has completed a £4 million upgrade of its fleet, with 63 new vehicles from Asset Alliance Group.
Finance & Leasing
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced that it has started a statutory consultation process regarding a potential workforce reduction at its Northern Ireland facilities.
Bus & Coach
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced a new workshop to help members progress through the scheme’s accreditation levels.
FORS