Arthur Spriggs & Sons has taken delivery of what Mercedes-Benz says is the country's first rigid variant of the Mercedes-Benz new Actros.
RigidsVauxhall has secured a fleet order for 24 Movano vans from vehicle glass replacement firm National Windscreens.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe Road Haulage Association is applauding the news that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has called for information on the UK petrol and diesel pricing sector.
Fuel PricingHydraulic attachment supplier Sandhurst has just taken delivery of eight 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter 7C15 flatbed LCVs with Duonic transmissions.
FlatbedThe latest incarnation of Volvo's flagship FH truck range has now been officially launched, with the company saying it is "built with the driver in mind and a focus on improving operator profitability."
Heavy Goods VehiclesJack-knifing of articulated truck combinations could soon be a thing of the past, with the development of a new device by researchers in Greece.
Road LegalHousing Associations can now buy low-carbon, hybrid LCVs for the same price as a standard diesel vehicle, thanks to an extension to the government's Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) initiative.
Green VehiclesPatrick McLoughlin MP is the new Transport Secretary, taking over from Justine Greening, who leaves after just 10 months in office, along with Junior Transport Minister Theresa Villiers.
PeopleGeneral haulage, logistics and container operator Willmotts DJB, in Shepton Mallet, has added a further 10 new MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units to its fleet.
Tractor UnitsArriva's UK Bus division is part of Arriva plc, one of Europe's leading transport services organisations. We are one of the biggest bus operators within the UK, employing around 17,000 people and running over 6,000 buses.
PeopleMichelin UK has launched what it is calling its "most significant new truck and coach tyre to enter the market for a decade".
Tyres & RetreadsScottish transport and distribution firm Duncan Adams has taken delivery of the remaining tractor units from its latest order of Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 trucks with Privilege cabs.
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