Renault Trucks is offering customers a choice of low-rate finance or £1,000 towards the deposit for a new Renault Master van.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Coach operator Coachstyle says it is “extremely pleased” with the fuel efficiency of seven Optare Solo vehicles it acquired last year, to meet growing business demand and to comply with the Disability...
Bus & Coach
If proof were needed that the skills shortage is uppermost in operators’ minds, the Freight Transport Association has announced that its Driver Crisis Summit (12 March at the Ricoh Stadium, Coventry)...
Driver / People Management
Truck and trailer wheel distributor Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has sounded a note of caution about the government’s recent report into wheel safety and its classification of commercial...
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Improvements to the UK’s major road network will be streamlined and more efficient, says the government, after the Infrastructure Act completed its passage through parliament and became law yesterday...
Standards & Practices
Mercedes-Benz has released details of its new Vito van range, which will be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham) on 14 April.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Builders’ merchant Jem Centres has taken delivery of its first new truck, a Volvo FL 18-tonner, selected for its versatility and ability to deliver products in narrow streets.
Rigids
ATS Euromaster has announced that it has extended its partnership with Shell for the supply of oil and lubricants to ATS centres across the UK.
Lubricants & Systems
Bulk distribution operator Hoyer Petrolog UK has placed an order with MAN for 50 Euro 6 vehicles, to meet increased demand for its petroleum and bitumen transport service.
Tractor Units
Haulage firm Allegro Transport has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 trucks, four Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, and says the vehicles are already showing a “significant improvement” on fleet average...
Tractor Units
Kwik Fit has gained accreditation to the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme, an achievement it attributes in part to the introduction of telematics devices in its 200-strong van...
Road Safety
CLOCS – the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety scheme – is to exhibit for the first time at the London Bike Show, taking place at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre from 12-15 February.
Road Safety