Cartwright has invested £1.8 million in a new refrigeration technology plant to serve growing demand for temperature controlled vehicles.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
A 12-tonne Iveco Eurocargo from Fraikin’s rental fleet is claimed to be the world’s first rigid truck to utilise motor racing-style Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) regenerative braking...
Battery Technology
Following a comprehensive vehicle assessment and selection process, Hills Quarry Products has taken its first Renault Trucks Range C tipper.
Tippers
The Thompsons Group has purchased Weightlifter Scotland from the Weightlifter Group.
Tippers
Irish building trade services company Kerrigan Mechanical is benefitting from Fleetmatics software for managing its mobile workforce.
Driver / People Management
The 32nd annual Motor Transport Awards in early July granted industry recognition to truck operators and manufacturers before more than 1,600 guests at London's Grosvenor House on Park Lane.
Apprenticeships
Following a change in senior management, Manchester-headquartered VPS is working with Fleet Service Great Britain (FSGB) to transform its fleet.
Driver / People Management
A study for British bioenergy company Clearfleau shows that biogas generated from food and beverage process residues could offer a low-carbon commercial transport fuel.
Alternative Fuels
Vehicle testing and validation service provider Millbrook acquired a new site in the UK on 1 July.
Braking Systems
Barnsley’s A Davies Transport has reduced its running costs across its 22 artics after switching from traditional 295/80 tyres to 315/80 fitments that offer greater longevity, on the advice of...
Tyres & Retreads
In its 14th year of action, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK’s Van Experience Live event welcomed 2,867 guests across nine days.
Vehicle Electronics
Derbyshire coach firm Andrew’s of Tideswell has boosted its 30-strong fleet with the introduction of two new Plaxton Panthers to support the company’s ever-growing day trip and tour operations.
Bus & Coach