MAN Bellshill, near Glasgow, is this year's winner of the Suckling Transport service provider of the year award – the second MAN dealership to win the award in as many years – with WG Davies Tenby taking the runner up position.
Tankers
Southampton-based operator Waltet has bought its first Mercedes-Benz truck, and its first automatic, with the arrival of a 32-tonne Actros 3236K, supplied by Pentagon Commercials.
Tippers
Following 12 month's worth of trials, Carlsberg UK has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM artic units each capable of performing dual functions.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The UK's first Euro 6-compliant Volvo tractor unit will be operated by World Courier, after the company placed an order with the Swedish truck manufacturer.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Tees Valley-based Vela Group has placed an order for 137 vans and cars to replace the bulk of its 200-strong vehicle fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
GB DAF is part of a progressive and expanding nation-wide company who operate several DAF Dealerships and provides contract maintenance services for major fleet users.
People
Arriva Malta operates services from five locations across Malta and Gozo. We have grown to be amongst the largest companies in Malta today and cover in excess of 76,000 kms per day and employ over 1100 people across a wide range of disciplines and roles.
PeopleIt is possible that the wrong specification mounting bolts have been used on the passenger seat floor slider. If involved in an accident/collision, it is extremely possible that the bolts could fail and result in detachment of the seat. Recall all the affected vehicle to check the mounting bolt and replace if required. Vehicle ID: 157035 to 158227
Recalls
Public sector fleets have just weeks left to take advantage of the government's hybrid van and minibus programme.
Hybrids
A new 'Energy Efficient' (E2) tapered roller bearing (TRB), designed for heavy truck final-drive applications, is claimed to reduce friction, cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
Drivelines
Following trials, logistics firm Fowler Welch is now specifying, as standard, an air-operated sliding fifth wheel coupler from Fontaine Europe.
Health & Safety Legislation
International materials technology firm Ceram, which was chosen by Cenex – the UK's centre of excellence for low carbon technologies – to analyse the fuel integrity of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) biomethane vehicle trial, has given it the thumbs up.
Alternative Fuels