A&R International Haulage has added three sliding roof Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to its fleet, each with XL certification for European operations.
Trailers
Ford is to supply 400 new commercial vehicles to Speedy, the equipment rental and support services provider, under a contract worth in excess of £8.6 million.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Four 'Classic' Volvo FH13-500 6x2 mid-lift tractor units, fitted with Globetrotter XL cabs, are the latest of several such units to join the 140-strong fleet at Evans Transport.
Tractor Units
SCC Services and Equipment has bought a pair of Stertil Koni ST1075FSF wireless mobile column lifts, complete with bespoke fork lift adapters, for use in its workshop at East Drayton, North Nottinghamshire.
Forklift Trucks
Lancashire-based removals and logistics firm Andrew Porter has contracted ATS Euromaster to fit and service tyres across its fleet of 150 commercial vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Fleet managers, driver trainers and community campaigners can attend a low cost one-day course by Brake that trains you to deliver Brake's Pledge campaign to drivers in your workplace or town.
Driver / People Management
Having experienced "excellent all-round performance" from a demonstration tractor unit, and confident of improved fuel economy compared to its fleet average, Mulgrew Haulage has bought its first Mercedes-Benz tractors for 20 years.
Tractor Units
East Anglia-based housing association Flagship Housing Group has signed a deal for 15 mid-specification Isuzu D-Max Eiger pick-ups.
Off Roaders
A deal has been agreed by Trakm8 and Coventry-based tachometer data analytics firm TruTac, under which the latter's legal data compliance analysis software will be integrated into Trakm8's telematics.
Telematics
Hirschmann Car Communication has developed a film antenna system for Freightliner, to be used on the OEM's next generation of trucks in north America.
Tractor Units
A vacancy has arisen at Stagecoach Yorkshire for an Engineering Manager based at Rawmarsh (Rotherham) depot, which currently operates a fleet of 62 vehicles. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate a proven history in both technical and people management skills, preferably in the PCV/HGV industry. The ability to work to the highest standards of vehicle presentation, within a cost effective environment is essential.
People
Plant and pipeline maintenance firm Furmanite is renewing its 100 strong LCV fleet with Citroën vans, following an assessment involving six vehicle manufacturers that that focused on reliability.
Car Derived Vans