Massey Wilcox Transport is deploying the Fontaine fifth wheel with safety sensor on its tractor units, after finding it more dependable than others on the market.
Couplings
FairFuelUK is calling on the government to hold an independent enquiry into how petrol and diesel prices are set at the pumps.
Fuel Pricing
MiX Telematics says the second staging of its Eco-Drive Challenge has again demonstrated potential fuel savings of 18% when telematics technology is combined with driver training.
Telematics
Logistics business Tomato Plant has purchased the first CityWhale Micro, which offers jetting and suction capability in one compact vehicle.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Property maintenance and refurbishment business Axis Europe is reporting a 20% boost to fuel economy across its 241-strong fleet, five months after implementing the TomTom Telematics' Webfleet system.
Telematics
Scania has announced a clutch of coach deals, signed at last week's Euro Bus Expo event (NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
Brewery Marston's has taken delivery of an Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigid for its operation in the south west, where the vehicle's compact footprint is enabling deliveries to sites with restricted...
Rigids
A new payment system for the Dartford Crossing will come into effect on 30 November. The Highways Agency has announced that final cash payments will be taken at 10pm on 29 November, with a new remote...
Standards & PracticesAt next week's EuroTier 2014 event (Hanover, 11-14 November), ExxonMobile will be exhibiting its Mobile Pegasus range of natural gas engine oils.
Lubricants & Systems
Commercial vehicle registrations for 2014 have passed the 300,000 mark, with demand up 27% in October, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
West Coast Sea Products has taken delivery of its first Schmitz Cargobull rigid reefer, after the trailer manufacturer was able to supply a custom-built body, assembled by West Midlands-based Bevan...
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Construction operator Lemon Groundwork Solutions has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Street rigid.
Rigids