Home delivery courier business Hermes has awarded two major contracts for vehicle additions to its fleet and to extend its tyre service agreement.
Tyres & Retreads
Rail contractor Alan Blaylock Haulage has acquired a bespoke tri-axle step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers, which it is using to move rail plant weighing up to 33 tonnes to sites across the north...
Trailers
Aluminium recycling business Alutrade has replaced a six-year-old Mercedes Atego with a new Euro 6 version, after experiencing high reliability from the previous truck.
Rigids
Scottish haulage business Baillie Brothers (Contractors) has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Renault Range C truck, which, according to the operator, is already delivering “impressive” fuel returns.
Tractor Units
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has renewed its aftermarket parts distribution contract with Norbert Dentressangle, in a three-year, multi-million pound deal.
Trailers
Dairy business Arla Foods has extended its tyre provision and service agreement with Bridgestone for a further three years, citing reduced call-out times and improved fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Plant hire and rail engineering business AB2000 has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors, after a previous FH unit used for heavy haulage was described as “exceptional”.
Tractor Units
US-based telematics business GreenRoad Technologies is expanding its UK presence with an office in Leeds.
Telematics
Foodservice wholesaler Bidvest 3663 has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks, after a trial of an 18-tonner delivered better fuel efficiency than its fleet average.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle hire business Fraikin is partnering with telematics provider Masternaut to roll out a telematics package, called mySmartFleet, to all existing and new hire vehicles.
Telematics
Automotive filtration business MANN+HUMMEL is launching a campaign to remind workshop managers of the long-term benefits of using quality components.
Filtration Equipment & Systems
Portable toilet business Dial-A-Loo has extended its vehicle fleet with a Euro 6 MAN TGM 6x2 rear steer.
Rigids