NR Evans, one of the UK's largest temperature-controlled distribution fleets, has extended its 10-year relationship with Bridgestone, after the tyre manufacturer proposed a full-service package which...
Tyres & Retreads
Brian Yeardley Continental has taken delivery of three trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, after a successful trial 18 months ago and a subsequent visit to see the trailers being manufactured in Germany.
Trailers
Up to 20,000 commercial vehicle registrations per year could be delayed by failing to meet new Type Approval legislation.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Ambient, chilled and FMCG supply chain business Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 12 new Terberg YT182 tractors for its depot-based shunter fleet, supplied on a five-year contract hire deal.
Tractor Units
Cosgrave Transport has switched to a Michelin tyre policy across its fleet of 27 trucks and 75 trailers, after being impressed by the performance of Michelin's steer axle tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Haulage firm Brian Yeardley Continental says it has eliminated attempted vehicle break-ins by illegal immigrants, since installing SmartWitness CCTV cameras and warning signs that cameras are in use.
Telematics
Concrete specialist White Hare Aggregates has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicles – four Renault Range K460 8x4 rigids, each equipped with blue LED high bar spots.
Concrete Mixers
DAF is unveiling its full range of LF, CF and XF Euro 6 trucks to 500 operators and road transport journalists today (10 April 2014) at the Millbrook Proving Ground, in Bedfordshire.
Rigids
Charlton Bodies and Translease Services are showcasing a Euro 6 demonstrator truck at this week's National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) exhibition in Coventry.
Bodies & Bodywork
Oil developer Millers Oils has taken delivery of the UK's first Euro 6 Renault D18 Wide trucks.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Citroën has unveiled a range of contract hire offers for its Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay light commercial vehicles, for new orders registered by 30 June.
Finance & Leasing
Iveco's Daily 2014 – the third-generation of the LCV – will be available from June in van, chassis cab and minibus formats, delivering a claimed 5% fuel saving on previous models.
Bus & Coach