Ford has unveiled its new diesel engine, called EcoBlue, at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham (NEC; 26-28 April), promising improved fuel efficiency and quieter, cleaner operation.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Murdock Builders Merchants is reporting double-digit fuel savings after installing Masternaut’s telematics system in its fleet of 44 vehicles.
Telematics
DVSA inspectors have begun carrying out truck MOT tests at the new authorised testing facility (ATF) at Orwell Truck & Van’s Newmarket site.
MOT Testing Equipment
Bayne’s the Family Bakers has taken delivery of two 3.5-tonne Renault Master Luton low loader P cabs, after reporting favourable results with 4.5-tonne Master Box vans in the past few months, and has...
Light Commercial Vehicles
RHA (the Road Haulage Association) has announced today (26 April 2016 at the CV Show, NEC, Birmingham) that it is offering an exclusive insurance service to members, which offers protection and reward...
Driver CPC
Tool hire business HSS has ordered 40 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in advance of the EU emissions legislation coming into force on 1 September, with its first vehicles due for delivery in August.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Online grocery business Ocado has taken delivery of 20 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, with a further 15 on order, saying the new vehicles take safety, fuel efficiency and driver comfort “to...
Tractor Units
French post office La Poste has taken delivery of a Renault Range D Wide NGV vehicle – its first to be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
Alternative Fuels
Bodybuilder and converter Really Trucks has expanded its fleet with five new Renault vehicles, three 44-tonne Range T 4x2s and two Range Ds.
Tractor Units
Tarrant International Transport has taken delivery of four Krone Profi Liners and says they are proving to be “a valuable addition” to the fleet.
Trailers
Iveco chose the peaks of Mont Blanc to unveil the New Daily Euro 6 to the press this week – the LCV range will have its international public debut next week at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in...
Light Commercial Vehicles
Leigh Pomlett has taken over from Ian Veitch as president of the Freight Transport Association.
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