Tesco is trialling eight demonstrator trailers as part of a project, funded by Innovate UK, to test prototype units which are 22% lighter than conventional double-deckers.
Trailers
Purfleet, Essex-based crane hire business City Lifting has become the first UK operator to put a Scania L-series low-entry truck into service.
Rigids
Gwynedd Shipping is reporting multiple fleet efficiency and compliance improvements since implementing software from TruTac.
Driver / People Management
Braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse is now offering turbochargers for all vehicles from major OEMs through its TruckServices aftermarket division.
Engine/Transmission Management
Chinese manufacturer BYD has unveiled its first three all-electric commercial vehicles for the European fleet market.
Electric Vehicles
The Office of the Traffic Commissioners is reminding operators that updated driver walk-around leaflets are available from the DVSA.
Driver / People Management
Giti says its new-generation trailer tyre, the Giti GTR955 Combi Road, will deliver a mileage increase of 30% versus “previous comparable products”.
Tyres & Retreads
Doncaster Borough Council has taken delivery of a Dennis Eagle Elite 6, specially designed for use as a construction vehicle by day and a gritter by night.
Municipal Vehicles
German automotive parts supplier kfzteile24 has published an interactive map showing information on diesel bans and low emission zones (LEZs) in the UK and across Europe.
Low Emission Zones
Vauxhall has released details of the new Vivaro van, available to order from February and due to be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 later this year (NEC, Birmingham; 30 April to 2 May).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Renault has expanded the Master range, with new Master Aluminium Tippers and Master Luton box vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Vehicle repair business Ferdotti Motor Services has added a set of Stertil Koni wireless mobile column lifts to its workshop, to meet growing demand for its services.
Workshop