TomTom Business Solutions has unveiled Webfleet Tachograph Manager, system that, according to the company, "allows businesses to manage driving-time compliance efficiently".
Fleet Management Systems
Speaking at the a biomethane and gas vehicle conference, sustainable transport minister Norman Baker has promoted the advantages of alternative fuels in vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions has teamed up with bodybuilder Solomons to develop a prototype refrigerated box van for Ginsters.
Refrigeration
A six-figure sum has been pledged by Norbert Dentressangle for a new system to reduce damage to its refrigerated vehicle fleet (and the dock), decrease downtime, improve safety and product integrity and reduce repair costs.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Virginia International Logistics has added eight Vector 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units to its fleet to transport perishables from its depot in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe.
Refrigeration
Nissan has taken its largest LCV corporate deal yet, with an initial 275 vans ordered for Richard Irvin Services Group (RISG), the Scottish building services and engineering company.
Car Derived Vans
SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) has confirmed Michael Hawes as its new Chief Executive, joining in the early Autumn.
People
MT Barnsley (Chippenham) has taken delivery of the first of a pair of Volvo's top of the range new FH tractor units – and is ringing up two lots of lucky 13s.
Tractor Units
Vehicle rental firm Burnt Tree is urging van drivers to 'think thief' as it launches a campaign to help cut thefts of, and from, light commercial vehicles.
Security Equipment
More fuel efficient, cost effective and comfortable. That's Mercedes-Benz's verdict on its new Econic, reports John Challen from Frankfurt
Municipal Vehicles
The refinements of Euro 6 drivelines continue, with Scania's Streamline bringing 11 revised engines and promising further fuel savings. Ian Norwell reports from Södertälje
Tractor Units
With Euro 6 touching larger panel vans at the end of this year and LCVs from September 2015, van users need to get used to AdBlue, says Steve Banner, reporting from his Mercedes Sprinter test drive in Dusseldorf
Car Derived Vans