Grahams Family Dairy says it is trialling a move from 7.5 to 6.5 tonners, and has bought two Iveco Daily 65C18 light commercials for the purpose.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Latest addition to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's specialist vehicle fleet is also its first heavy tractor unit – a Mercedes-Benz Actros plated for Special Types at 72 tonnes gcw.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Venue: Hilton Templepatrick Hotel and Country Club – Northern Ireland
A not-to-be-missed seminar covering important legislation and updates for the road transport industry. The Freight Transport Association's Tom Wilson will make a presentation on aspects of current operator licensing, and John Martin, from the Driver Vehicle Agency, will discuss the latest issues relating to operator legislation and methods of enforcement.
In addition, SOE President Chris Grime, from Lancashire County...
Milton Keynes-based Ace Plant says it has brought forward its truck replacement programme and bagged a new Volvo FM-440 8x2 to handle increasing demand for its specialist hire equipment.
Tail Lifts
Fast-growing independent Centrebus has put a dozen Optare Solos into service at depots in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Engine/Transmission Management
Ascott Transport (ATL) has invested in three DAF CF85s to assist with a an ambitious operation moving raw materials and finished products between Pirelli plants in Burton-on-Trent and Carlisle.
Tractor Units
Nestlé Logistics has taken its first step towards fitting its fleet of 197 trailers with Michelin's 455/25 R22.5 One MaxiTrailer tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Deborah Services has been established for over 40 years. Our expanding operations throughout the UK mean we now trade from over 50 strategically located sites. We provide a range of services, including Contract Scaffolding, Insulation, Asbestos Removal, Protective Coatings and the Hire and Sales of Scaffolding, Light Access and Groundwork Equipment.
People
Organisers of the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show say they are delighted with the latest exhibitor figures which total more than 250, of which 51 will be exhibiting for the first time.
Bodyshop Equipment
Wales' oldest operational brewery has taken delivery of three new Scania four-wheel rigid distribution trucks with Bevan curtainsider bodies, from Scania dealership Silurian Scania.
Rigids
The eagerly awaited contract for VOSA's new-style authorised testing facilities (ATFs) has been unveiled by the testing agency. Alastair Peoples, CEO of VOSA, responding to previous criticisms of test station closures, says it is his intention to increase services and add flexibility, rather than take them away.
VOSA Testing
A £500,000 investment in its facility in Leicester has enabled BPW to undertake assembly of suspension systems in the UK for its nationwide heavy trailer customers.
Suspensions