Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles dealer Orwell Truck & Van's new ATF (Authorised Test Facility) has been officially opened by VOSA chief exec Alastair Peoples.
VOSA Testing
Volvo Bus UK has introduced an iPad App hot on the heels of its earlier iPhone App, aimed at keeping operators and stakeholders up-to-date.
Fleet Management Systems
Leeds-based Ctrack has launched a mobile application that provides instant access to its vehicle tracking technology from a smartphone or tablet.
Tracking
Fast-growing Pets Corner has bought a new 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Axor 1824L, featuring an air-suspended rear axle and a roof-mounted sleeper pod. The former allows the chassis to be lowered for loading and unloading.
Rigids
Mercedes-Benz's New Actros long-haul tractor unit made its first appearance in Northern Ireland at a gala launch event staged by dealer Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI).
Tractor Units
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The first remanufactured tyres incorporating Michelin Durable Technologies in the UK have now rolled off Michelin's new Remix truck tyre retreading operation in Stoke-on-Trent.
Tyres & Retreads
The latest additions to the fleet of timber merchant Beaumont Forest Products, on the eve of its silver anniversary, are two 16-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego 1624 rigids.
Flatbed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced its first 'infographic', based on the findings of a white paper entitled 'Evolution of Van: Efficiency and Fleet Operation'.
Car Derived Vans
Cartwright has unveiled its first fleet specification trailer range – the curtainside straight frame semi-trailer, with a range of options.
Trailers
The IRTE conference 2012 – which this year focuses on strategies for improving the cost effectiveness of fleet management and operations – is shaping up to be the transport event of this autumn.
Tyres & Retreads
FleetSure, from Euroway, is being described as "the next generation of intelligent fleet management" and "probably the most proactive approach ever offered by any HGV management company".
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