Special converter O&H Vehicle Conversions has been bought out by Endless, a private equity fund, in a deal designed to refinance the group and provide additional working capital.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the mayor of London’s new consultation on air quality is “all burden and no support”.
Emissions Control
Smiths (Gloucester) has taken delivery of five new Volvo FE and FL trade waste rear end loaders (RELs), and has eight FL skiploaders on order.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Two Scania owners have returned to the coach manufacturer for their next fleet orders.
Bus & Coach
Felixstowe-based Coastal Global Services has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros, with livery to mark its 10th anniversary – and says the eye-catching vehicles have resulted in an upturn in...
Tractor Units
TyrePal has launched a remote tyre pressure monitoring system for commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
The deadline for entries to the IRTE Fleet Engineer of the Year awards has been extended to 15 July.
Irtec
Award-winning Scottish haulier Ian S Rogers has taken delivery of two more trailers for its 28-strong fleet – Wilcox bulkers fitted with Hyva Alpha FE169 eye end tipping cylinders.
The Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) has announced the opening of its latest funding programme, with a total of £2.3 million available for collaborative projects under its automotive research and...
Alternative Fuels
Fresh produce wholesaler Wellocks has expanded its fleet with a temperature-controlled Ekeri trailer – the first Ekeri trailer of this type to go into operation in the UK.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Renfrewshire-based A&D Logistics is celebrating 21 years in business and says its policy of purchasing only approved used Volvo FH tractors for the past 12 years has helped to drive its success.
Tractor Units
SmartDrive Systems is launching a new video-based driver safety solution which, it says, gives fleets the freedom to choose the level of video protection required.
Road Safety