The Iveco De Rooy Petronas team is leading the Dakar Rally at the halfway mark, after Gerald De Rooy drove the lead vehicle, an Iveco Powerstar, into third place after stage seven.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Scottish stone and aggregate business Collier Group has added a V8-engine Scania R620 6x2 tag axle tractor. fitted with Hyva hydraulics to its tipper fleet.
Tippers
Logistics and supply chain business Canute Group has boosted its fleet with 34 Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, with Privilege cab and Optidriver gearbox.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has acquired Supertrucks, a manufacturer of specialised glass-carrying vehicles.
Bodywork
Logistics operators Eddie Stobart and AW Jenkinson have placed a joint order with Scania (Great Britain) for 1,500 Euro 6 trucks, the truck maker's largest order to date.
Rigids
Demolition and asbestos removal specialist Maylarch says it has cut fuel bills by 7% and reduced emissions, since installing the Masternaut telematics solution.
Telematics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published the 2014 edition of its Yearbook of Road Transport Law, which includes updates on Driver CPC, fixed penalties and serious infringements.
Driver CPC
A disabled rally team is pinning its hopes for winning the Dakar Rally on its T4 race truck, after both its race cars were retired after stage 2 of the race.
Light Commercial Vehicles
One in three drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel, according to figures released today (9 January 2014) by road safety charity Brake.
Road Safety
Link It Logistics has boosted its 22-strong truck and van fleet with four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 long-bodied CDIs.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Kent-based truck dealership MC Group has invested £50,000 in a new MOT lane as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
MOT Testing Equipment
Independent brewery and pub retailer Marston's has taken delivery of two of the UK's first Euro 6 Renault trucks.
Tractor Units