Bulk haulage operator Allan Morris has selected Hankook Tyre to supply the tyres for its 27-strong fleet of Scania trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
Sanctuary Group says it is making substantial savings through a scheme aimed at improving driver behaviour – with fuel bills down by a third across 80 vehicles.
Telematics
The road transport industry did itself proud at April's Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, according to IRTE Services, one of the three organising partners.
Irtec
EuroTra (The European Transport Training Association) has launched its Safety Award for 2013.
Road Safety
All-new Mercedes-Benz Citan vans bearing the name of local dealer Rossetts Commercials played key roles in the recent Brighton Marathon.
Car Derived Vans
Volvo has revealed that, since the launch of the Swedish manufacturer's FE Hybrid, some 50 trucks have been delivered to customers throughout Europe – and that the response has b been "very positive", with operators highlighting economy and reliability.
Rigids
Birmingham-based NCH (UK) has ordered a fleet of 10 Crafter Luton vans from Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham for its Pure Solve division.
Rigids
Delivery of the last of 32 new trucks for 2013 completes a £6 million, all-DAF renewal programme at Nationwide Platforms' 116-strong vehicle fleet.
Trailers
Five 'Classic' FH-500 6x2 tractor units have entered service with food industry specialist Cooper Buckley, all specified with the Globetrotter XL cab and equipped with I-Shift gearboxes, leather upholstery and a refrigerator.
Tractor Units
Stewart Oades has handed over the presidency of the FTA (Freight Transport Association) to Ian Veitch, managing director of Yusen Logistics UK, following FTA's National Council meeting in London yesterday (23 April 2013).
PeopleFresh and frozen seafood transporter Quayside Distribution has bought another 'fish specification' temperature-controlled vehicle from Gray & Adams.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Texa says its new Axone truck service, launched at the CV Show, has been developed to provide a simple tool for everyday vehicle service and maintenance work, particularly for operators and workshops handling mixed fleets.
Diagnostic Equipment