Commercial vehicle hire business Fleet Hire has signed a new three-year agreement to fit premium Michelin tyres across more than 4,500 cars and vans within its growing fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Bolton-based haulier JMA Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Renault Range T tractors, following head-to-head evaluations with Mercedes, Iveco and DAF during which the Renault came out top on...
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle rental business Fraikin is placing orders for more than 300 new rental vehicles during 2015, with a three-phase order valued at £13 million – the largest annual investment in its...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Chemicals distribution business Suffolk & Essex Supplies has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Isuzu Urban rigid, describing it as a “hugely productive vehicle”.
Rigids
Operators accredited to FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – can now save up to 10p per litre on diesel, thanks to the appointment of Fuel Card Services as a FORS associate.
Fuel Pricing
Ford will be staging a series of events at its Transit Centres from 16-25 May, as part of the model’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Women from organisations as diverse as Transport for London, TNT, National Express, Asda and the Royal Navy are among a stellar group of finalists for the Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards...
People
Waitrose is reporting 99.65% availability on its Vector trailer refrigeration units during the first quarter of 2015.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Motorcycle racing team Smiths Racing is being supported by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West, with the team now using a new FH tractor unit for the first time for its race transport operation.
Tractor Units
Construction equipment business Shaun Burton Transport has taken delivery of its fourth tri-axle semi-sloping step frame from Andover Trailers – and has already placed orders for a further two for...
Trailers
Secure haulage operator Forward Trucking Services (FTS) has added 10 Krone Dry Liner box trailers to its fleet, for use on a secure-mail contract with the DX Group – with Krone delivering the trailers...
Trailers
Prospects for licensing vehicle technicians could vary significantly, based on the result of Thursday’s general election, according to the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry).
Standards & Practices