Animal by-product renderer J G Pears is switching its truck fleet to Scania, after an extensive Euro 6 fuel trial of several marques, in which, says the operator, Scania “obliterated” the competition....
Tractor Units
Packaging supplier Holmes Mann is reporting improved vehicle utilisation and fleet efficiency, after implementing a telematics system from Masternaut.
Telematics
Operators acquiring a new truck from Renault can now take advantage of a free 12-month subscription to its Optifleet fleet management system, giving real-time monitoring of driver and vehicle use.
Fleet Management Systems
Nissan has released details of its new NP300 Navara, saying it will be the most comfortable mass production pick-up truck when it goes on sale early next year.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Window and door manufacturer Pinefield Glass has taken delivery of a Renault Range D Wide 18-tonner, fitted with a Supertrucks body to enable glass transportation.
Rigids
Truck, bus and van repair centre LG Perfect says it has saved more than one day a week of administration time, after implementing r2c Online’s compliance management system.
Workshop Management Systems
Tour operator Brent Thomas Coaches has taken delivery of two Volvo Bus integral 9700 coaches as the latest additions to its 12-strong fleet.
Bus & Coach
MAN Truck and Bus UK looks set to move in on the car transporter market with the launch of a new 44-tonne 6x2 TGS, developed with bodybuilder Transporter.
Car Transporters
Dearman employees are promoting engineering to the next generation by signing up to become STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) ambassadors.
Apprenticeships
The chancellor is coming under pressure from the transport sector to cut fuel duty in his forthcoming Autumn Statement, on 25 November.
Fuel Pricing
PDQ Specialist Couriers has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI chassis cab – the latest to join its 23-strong fleet of Mercedes vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Street cleansing vehicle manufacturer Johnston Sweepers has taken delivery of Renault Trucks’ first sweeper-packaged Euro 6 chassis in the UK.
Chassis