Merseyside operator Abbey Logistics has put 10 new DAF XF105 tractor units and 15 Feldbinder dry powder tankers on the road for a contract with lime products producer Lhoist UK.
Tankers
A joint project between the city of Düsseldorf and specialist vehicle manufacturer Assmann has led to the development of a new jetting and vacuum gully emptier.
Municipal Vehicles
Iveco's training school has become an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Awards Accredited Centre, following an assessment by external verifiers.
Apprenticeships
Loading and lifting equipment provider Transdek UK has secured ISO 9001 accreditation for a second year.
Lifting Equipment
Four new Moffett truck-mounted forklifts, from Hiab, are helping turf supplier Q Lawns cope with an increase in deliveries resulting from growth in internet sales.
Forklift Trucks
Keltruck has concluded a 12-month restoration project of a classic Scania T-Cab, much to the delight of the company's sales director David Morgan.
Tractor Units
NS Clarke Transport is recording fuel savings worth up to half a mile per gallon from some of its first Mercedes-Benz New Actros tractor units, which include its first Euro 6 truck.
Tractor Units
SsangYong has announced a five-year free servicing offer on all LCVs registered during August and September – on top of its existing five-year limitless mileage warranty.
Off Roaders
Luton-based operator Three Star Coaches has taken delivery of a Volvo B7R coach.
Bus & Coach
Knights of Old has recently taken delivery of 60 trailers – part of an order for 72 placed with SDC earlier this year, the remainder of which will be delivered in December.
Axles
With effect from last Friday (16 August 2013), fixed and graduated penalties have increased – including those covering C&U (Construction and Use) regulations, excess weight, driver's hours offences etc.
Road Legal
While the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) is welcoming the government's funding for plans to promote cycling in cities and national parks, it insists that the same approach should be taken for bus and coach routes.
Routing