All transport operators, from SMEs to third party logistics businesses, must be more proactive in planning for the future, instead of focusing on survival. That's the warning from asset finance...
Finance & Leasing
West Country haulier RT Keedwell is achieving fuel savings of up to one mile per gallon with the first half of its 100-unit order of Mercedes-Benz new Actros tractor units.
Tractor Units
Teesport-based Containerships is using Michelin tyres for its 60-strong fleet of 6x2 mid-lift tractors, after an in-house trial between four tyre manufacturers revealed major cost savings with...
Tyres & Retreads
The London Evening Standard newspaper is being delivered around the capital by a new 33-strong fleet of Fuso Canter 7C15 trucks.
Furniture retailer DFS has placed an order for 50 Iveco trucks, including the first new-generation Stralis Hi-Road tractor units to join its 240-strong fleet.
Changes to HGV design to improve aerodynamics and safety are taking too long, says the FTA (Freight Transport Association), which is calling for the removal of regulatory barriers to development.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Tyre manufacturer Continental has developed a machine to recycle rubberised steel cord scrap, a byproduct of tyre production.
The RTITB Master Driver CPC consortium has delivered its one millionth periodic training hour.
Apprentices from Scania dealer Keltruck have taken the top three spots in Scania's annual apprentice award scheme.
Bristol-based plant hire business Plantforce has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vans.
MSL Transport has taken delivery of six new Mercedes-Benz Actros units in a move driven by equipment reliability and, notably, above-average fuel economy.
Operators can tap into product information and cost-saving tips with two new mobile apps from Renault Trucks.