Wrightbus is extending its Electrocity range, giving bus operators more choice on fuel/power type to suit their requirements.
Electric Vehicles
Engineers from Thatcham came to the rescue of automotive industry charity BEN recently, when its Peugeot Boxer van needed repairing.
Bodies & Bodywork
Sentinel Secure Airport Parking, operating at Leeds Bradford International Airport, has added an Optare MetroCity to its transfer bus fleet to transport passengers between the car park and airport...
Bus & Coach
Hyva UK has introduced its lightest tipping cylinder for 32-tonne 8x4 operation – weighing in at a claimed 430kg less than traditional cylinders.
Tipping Gear
Haulage business Collett has extended its specialist trailer fleet by adding a three-axle Doll bogie – said to be the first to enter the UK market for more than 10 years.
Trailers
Logistics business GBA Services has invested £2.5 million in 10 Euro 6 DAF XF tractors, after its first order of the same trucks – in operation since July 2013 – delivered improved fuel economy of up...
Tractor Units
Volvo Trucks has unveiled an automatic all-wheel drive function for construction trucks, which will be fitted as standard on the Volvo FMX in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x6 configurations from September this year.
Drivelines
Electrical contractor Barlows Electrics UK is reporting savings of £20,000 a year in efficiency and scheduling improvements, after implementing the Fleet Manager solution from MiX Telematics.
Telematics
CLOCS – Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety – has been shortlisted for two industry awards, with its safety aims and its partnership with Transport for London both coming to the judges’...
Road Safety
ExxonMobil and McLaren-Honda are running an efficiency challenge for the drivers of the F1 team’s support truck fleet, transporting race cars, equipment and hospitality units.
Lubricants & Systems
Bread manufacturer Warburtons received a slice of the accolades at the 2015 Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards, with its commercial vehicle fleet being judged the most fuel efficient.
Alternative Fuels
Transport operator BR Saunders has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 26-tonne Range C380 6x2, in response to increased demand for its services from the construction sector.
Rigids