Mercedes-Benz has a new member in its truck range, the Antos, designed for heavy-duty, short-radius distribution transport – a first from a major manufacturer for this specific duty.
Rigids
Krispy Kreme is reporting a 20% improvement in its delivery times to its UK stores and retail outlets, in part thanks to TomTom fleet management.
Tracking
Iveco and its in-house finance arm Iveco Capital have jointly launched a new flexible hire product claimed to give heavy truck operators greater flexibility on contract hire terms.
Finance & Leasing
Two new DAF trucks have just gone into service with West Yorkshire haulier James Wilby.
Flatbed
Scottish operator Parks of Hamilton has taken delivery of 10 new Plaxton Elites on Volvo B9R chassis.
Bus & Coach
TTC has announced a partnership with Continental for its new air springs for commercial vehicles.
Suspensions
Volvo's hybrid truck 'Mean Green' has established new world speed records after running at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA.
Green Vehicles
The first FH16-750 to be ordered in the UK and Ireland has entered service with Leicestershire based AR Demolition.
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Midlands-based Volant PVS has opened the 200th ATF (Authorised Testing Facility), with an open day event at its grounds in Aldridge.
VOSA Testing
Dairy products supplier FJ Need Foods, of Nantwich, has taken delivery of two Cool Liner refrigerated trailers from Krone Trailers UK, which, says the company, should be virtually cost-free to operate.
TrailersCertain vehicles may have been fitted with power assistance steering pipes that have connections that have not been correctly crimped. Should they fail, it would result in the loss of power assistance and the loss of fluid onto the road surface. Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assistance steering pipes.
Bus & CoachAllison Transmission has appointed Gary Vasey to the position of UK market development manager for trucks. He will be responsible for the support and development of Allison's business with fleet operators and the UK operations of truck OEMs and engine manufacturers.
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