Kent-based firm Tree Craft has taken delivery of its second 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter this year, citing the vehicle’s agility and durability as key factors in its decision.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Examiners from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are being given new powers to issue on-the-spot fines for any drivers’ hours offences committed in the last 28 days.
Humber Ports Logistics has taken delivery of six Volvo FH-500 tractors – its first with the I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission system.
Tractor Units
Maxi Haulage has boosted its load capacity by 10% for deliveries to the Republic of Ireland, with its first delivery of 40 bespoke double-deck trailers from Tiger Trailers.
Semi-Trailers
Spar wholesaler and distributor James Hall & Co has taken delivery of eight new Volvo trucks, six FM 4x2 tractors and two FE 6x2 rigids.
Rigids
Middlebrook Transport has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors on a five-year, full-service contract hire deal from Fraikin.
Finance & Leasing
Eddie Stobart has announced that its Warrington-based training academy is now open to other operators in the transport and logistics sector.
Driver CPC
The Fuso eCanter was officially launched yesterday (14 September) at an event in New York.
Electric Vehicles
DAF Trucks unveiled its new LF range earlier this week at RWM 17 (NEC, Birmingham; 11-13 September).
Municipal Vehicles
South Wales contractor GKC Electrical has taken delivery of the UK’s first MAN TGE van.
Light Commercial Vehicles
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that it will share intelligence with the Environment Agency and carry out joint operations to target illegal waste carriers.
Road Safety
Northumberland-based haulier T James has taken delivery of four Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks, with four more to follow by the end of this year, after a trial vehicle delivered impressive fuel results.
Tractor Units