Doncaster-based McGregor Logistics has taken delivery of 20 fixed-roof curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull – the first of their type to go into service in the UK.
Trailers
A new apprenticeship body for the transport sector has been launched today (15 April), tasked with supporting the government’s pledge to deliver 30,000 new apprenticeships in transport by 2020.
Apprenticeships
Volvo dealer Truck & Bus Wales & West is supporting a major South Wales cancer charity by having its demonstrator vehicle liveried in pink and sporting the organisation’s logo.
DealershipsThe increasing amount of in-vehicle technology should not result in fleets relinquishing control of their vehicles’ data.
Fleet Management Systems
Independent paper merchant Premier Paper has taken delivery of 17 DAF 18-tonne and 26-tonne rigids – all with Day Cabs and bodied by Alloy Bodies – from the commercial vehicle contract hire specialist...
Finance & Leasing
Michelin has added five new tyres to its range of X Works tyres for the construction sector, with two more tyres to be launched next month.
Tyres & Retreads
Repair and maintenance can be a costly business in many ways. Vehicle downtime is one thing, but far worse is the potential cost to human life if safety kit and systems are failing. Laura Cork reports...
Personal Protective Equipment
In comparison with HGVs, van operators get off lightly when it comes to legislation and regulation. Yet increasingly, they are choosing to become accredited to the Van Excellence scheme. Laura Cork...
Driver CPC
Truck, bus and coach manufacturer Scania is investing £6 million in a new purpose-built dealership site near Maidstone, Kent. Building work is underway and the facility is scheduled to open in January...
Dealerships
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a number of finance deals for its van range, from the small Caddy up to the larger Crafter (pictured).
Finance & Leasing
Fiat Professional is reporting record UK sales for 2014 at almost 15,000 vehicles, up by 8% on 2013 – itself a record year for the manufacturer.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Plant hire business Tom Prichard Contracting has taken delivery of a custom-built plant body from Andover Trailers, after hearing good reports about the product's durability.
Trailers