Orkney-based shipbroker John Jolly has taken delivery of its first Isuzu truck, a 3.5-tonne Isuzu Grafter which is now in operation with the company’s fleet at Kirkwall harbour, providing a ship...
Rigids
Greencroft Milk Supplies has replaced its entire fleet over the past 18 months and is now using 26 Fuso Canters to help its drive for growth outside its North East base, following a business...
Light Commercial Vehicles
McGill’s Buses has renewed its tyre management deal with Michelin Solutions, citing the company’s “fantastic support” as key to its decision.
Tyres & Retreads
Italian logistics operator Lannutti Group has signed a deal with Iveco for 610 trucks, a mix of New Stralis XP and NP tractor units.
Tractor Units
Yeovil-based Blackmores Machinery Haulage has acquired its first new truck in 30 years of business, selecting a Volvo FH-500 8x2 Tridem rear-steer, 44-tonne gtw drawbar.
Rigids
Haulage firm 1st Class Transport has taken delivery of its first MAN vehicle, an MAN TGM 18.250BL LX Cab sleeper, delivered within a fortnight of the order through the manufacturer’s Trucks To Go...
RigidsAGM Telematics has announced that its RouteMaster Planner and Dispatch modules now come with full pallet network integration, allowing operators to coordinate work for multiple networks and...
Telematics
HGV sales rose by more than 5% in 2016, registering the third consecutive year of growth. That’s according to figures released yesterday (13 February) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Fleet management solution provider MiX Telematics has announced that it has more than 600,000 active subscribers as of the end of 2016.
Telematics
Preston-based haulier HPH has taken delivery of four Mercedes-Benz Actros vehicles – its first Mercedes trucks – after a month-long trial in which the Actros performed “exceptionally well” and...
Tractor Units
Dearman has announced that it will double the size of its technology centre ahead of further trials of its engine powered by liquid nitrogen.
Alternative Fuels
The government released its Freight Carbon Review last week (10 February) and it is “very much welcomed” by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), which says it is the first time the commercial...
Emissions Control