Three new Isuzu 7.5tonne rigids have joined the fleet of Hi Way Express, distributing home delivery products on behalf of electrical manufacturers and e-commerce businesses.
Rigids
Fuel savings of 20% have been achieved on an experimental 40-tonne truck, helped partly by running on lightweight wheels from xlite, and low rolling resistance tyres from Michelin.
Fuel Pricing
International logistics operator Brian Yeardley Continental is buying more Volvo FH low-height tractor units, because of their "excellent fuel economy" and the back-up of Volvo dealer Crossroads.
Tractor Units
Midlands-based waste management specialist Bridmin has ordered its fourth VacuumWhale articulated tanker in 12 months.
Municipal Vehicles
Following its recent launch of the Ecostralis, Iveco is offering the truck range with a three year/400,000km guarantee of fuel savings of up to 4% against all of its UK-sold competition.
Fuel Pricing
Consumer goods haulier Kammac has taken delivery of 20 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units as fleet replacements, bringing its predominantly MAN fleet to 50.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Truck bodies and trailers builder Cartwright Group has announced plans to take on "at least 40" new staff after "unprecedented" sales this year.
Bodyshop Equipment
The FTA and RHA have welcomed Chancellor George Osborne's announcement yesterday that the government is likely to be addressing the fuel duty issue in the next budget.
Fuel Pricing
The Mayor of London has launched an information campaign to remind commercial vehicle owners and operators of changes to the emissions standards for the London Low Emission Zone that come into force next year.
Emissions
St Helens Council has come up with a solution to gritters left idle for more months than they're working – in the shape of two new dual-role DAF trucks that are also gully emptiers.
Municipal Vehicles
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have presented MPs with over 600 letters, addressed to all MPs, demanding that the planned fuel duty rise in April be scrapped.
Fuel Pricing
TIP Trailer Services says it is expanding its FleetCare maintenance programme by opening the company's first ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) in the Midlands.
Road Legal