Fleet operators need to act now to improve risk management and reporting if they are to minimise the effect of new insurance industry rules.
Fleet Operating Costs
Autoelectro says its technical team has found a fix for a common problem relating to older Mercedes-Benz Sprinters (1999 to 2006).
Engines & Engine Parts
Co Monaghan-based transport operator DG McArdle International has returned to Krone for a repeat order of its Cool Liner refrigerated trailers.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Operators must act immediately to address safety concerns ahead of a public inquiry, or risk losing their licence.
Dawsonrentals Sweepers has awarded a deal to Iveco for 46 new 15-tonne Eurocargo vehicles – Iveco’s largest road sweeper order in the UK since it relaunched a Euro 6 sweeper chassis last year.
Municipal Vehicles
Carlton Packaging has signed a deal with Ryder for two DAF LF curtainsiders, a DAF CF 6x2 tractor and an SDC trailer, all on three-year contract hire with full maintenance.
Finance & Leasing
Champfleurie Estates now has an all-Isuzu distribution fleet with the delivery of its third Isuzu Grafter 35-tonne truck.
Drop Side
Renault Trucks is launching a new Range T High for the UK long-haul market, available from early next year.
Tractor Units
Derham-based fruit and vegetable merchant CC Wells has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos, described as a “beautiful piece of kit” by the operator.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Steel waste container specialist Fairport Containers has switched to a Michelin tyre policy, after trialling one of the premium fitments against its usual budget brand.
Tyres & Retreads
A driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely after ignoring a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle.
Driver CPC
Cummins has announced that it will begin delivering fully electrified powertrains in 2019 as part of its strategy to diversify into all markets.
Engine/Transmission Management