Glasgow-based Independent Glass has expanded its fleet with 7-tonners to service growing demand for deliveries in and around cities.
Finance & Leasing
Midas Transport has taken delivery of its first multi-temperature refrigerated trailer, from Schmitz Cargobull, citing product quality, longevity and residual value as reasons for selection.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Logistics business Bibby Distribution has reported a 4.4% reduction in carbon emissions across the group for 2016 – the fourth consecutive annual drop.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Warehousing and transport business Global Road Runners has taken delivery of four top spec MAN TGX tractors, describing them as “the right tools for the job”.
Tractor Units
O’Donovan Waste Management focused on two wheels earlier this month, when it took part in the 2017 Tour Series cycling event at Wembley to promote HGV road safety.
Road Safety
Wordsworth Excavations has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 6x2 rear-steer fuel tanker to support its on and off-highway fleets as the company expands its range of services.
Tankers
Insulated glass unit manufacturer Ravensby Glass has taken delivery of five new trucks from Fraikin on a six-year contract hire deal.
Finance & Leasing
Logistics business Howard Tenens has been recognised for its group-wide improvements in health and safety with a Gold Award from the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Health & Safety Legislation
Building services business Lorne Stewart Engineering has upgraded its fleet with 210 new vans and is reporting a “substantial” reduction in carbon reductions.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Transport and logistics business CM Downton is reporting another successful annual apprenticeship open day, which was held on 20 May and which was attended by more than 30 potential recruits.
Apprenticeships
Finnish companies Visedo and Sisu Auto have developed a hybrid electric parallel power system for heavy trucks, capable of delivering 850kW (1,140bhp) and more than 5000Nm torque.
Engine/Transmission Management
Swiss operator PostBus has ordered 19 double-decker vehicles from Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL), based on the British bus maker’s Enviro500 model.
Bus & Coach