Kier Highways has taken delivery of a new barrier rig, built by TH White Lorry Cranes and ordered on Kier’s behalf by LC Vehicle Hire.
Cranes
British Gas has reappointed Kwik Fit as the exclusive supplier of tyre-related services for its 12,500-strong van fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Van registrations for 2017 were down by 3.6% for the year – the sector’s first annual fall since 2012.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The 2018 Commercial Vehicle Show is now open for registration, with organisers promising “no better environment” for anyone involved in the road transport industry.
CV Show
Waste management organisation Veolia has taken delivery of three IVECO Daily Natural Power vans for use on a new graffiti-removal contract for London Borough of Camden.
Alternative Fuels
Global logistics business Suttons Group has received a 2017 roadworthiness award from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which cited the Widnes-based group’s high standards of fleet safety,...
Standards & Practices
Drinks wholesaler HB Clark has taken delivery of six DAF New LF 16-tonne rigid curtainsiders, with two more arriving shortly. The order is the first stage of a fleet modernisation programme and, says...
Rigids
Vehicle repair firm Stepney Brothers has taken delivery of a second two-post lift from Stertil Koni to support growing demand for its services.
Workshop
Aylesbury Vale District Council is investing in a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Econics for its waste collection and recycling operation.
Municipal Vehicles
Pallet distributor and wood waste recycling firm Motward has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 tractor and has dedicated it to boss Jason Tolhurst.
Tractor Units
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has become the first UK customer to take delivery of Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks equipped with PowerShift 3 gearbox, instead of the Allison transmission.
Transmissions
Morgan McLernon and Culina Group have taken delivery of 50 Schmitz Cargobull trailers, supplied by commercial vehicle finance provider Asset Alliance’s ATE truck and trailer division.
Finance & Leasing