Transport and logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental has extended its fleet of Krone commercial vehicles this year with another 20 Mega curtainsiders and four Mega box vans to meet a surge in...
Trailers
Aggregate Industries has taken delivery of 11 walking floor trailers from Paneltex Martrans, after trialling a demonstrator unit last July and finding it could offer up to 40% more payload than a...
Trailers
Volvo Trucks is at The Skills Show this week (13-15 November, NEC, Birmingham) to talk to young people about apprenticeships at the manufacturer's commercial academy.
Apprenticeships
Coffin and casket manufacturer JC Atkinson has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Atego, which, at 12 tonnes, is the largest vehicle on its 14-strong fleet.
Rigids
Network Rail has taken delivery of 250 Iveco Daily 7-tonne vans to transport its welding crews and materials to sites for carrying out repairs.
Light Commercial VehiclesFleet managers should take a stronger stance on driver behaviour if they want to reduce fleet operating costs, with the financial impact of good and bad drivers varying by as much as 25%.
Telematics
Recycling and waste management business Veolia is investing £1 million in cyclist safety equipment for its fleet of refuse vehicles.
Road Safety
Haulier Fagan & Whalley is moving to a DAF trucks only policy for its distribution fleet up to 12 tonnes, after trials revealed improved reliability, dealer support and driver satisfaction from the LF...
Rigids
Construction industry services provider Tudor Griffiths has taken delivery of its first Hyva skiploader, citing build quality and safety as the reasons for selection.
Loaders
Taxi firm Cresta Cars has taken delivery of five Mercedes Vito Traveliners, citing comfort, image and fuel efficiency as the main factors in its decision.
Bus & Coach
Transport logistics provider Anglia Freight has taken delivery of six 18-tonne Renault Range D vehicles.
Rigids
Bus and coach operators are being urged to monitor tyre pressures themselves, to cut costs and improve passenger safety.
Tyres & Retreads