The first VOSA/GEA approved hydraulic wheel play detectors are now available from Gemco for workshops considering joining the VOSA ATF network.
Wheel Alignment
Scottish fuel distributor Brogan Fuels has bought two Mercedes Axor 2543 6 x2 tractive units under a five year contract hire deal, with fleet maintenance support, using Euroway Group.
Finance & Leasing
Fleet managers looking after the 25-strong Sprintshift fleet have reported great efficiency gains, thanks to the adoption of tracking technology from Navman Wireless.
Fleet Management Systems
French tyre manufacturer Michelin has announced that it will step up its cooperation with Volvo Trucks in the search for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly tyres, based on Michelin's low rolling resistance radials.
Tyres & Retreads
Temperature controlled transport provider Langdon Industries, has added 10 new dual compartment refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to its 20-strong its trailer fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Yorkshire-based Wilson Access Hire has taken delivery of the first CTE ZED26J truck-mounted aerial access platform in the UK.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Electricity distribution network operator Western Power Distribution says it is greening its fleet by switching some of its service and maintenance vans to battery power.
Electric Vehicles
Scania has revealed its largest ever order in the UK, with the signing of a 1,000 truck deal under the joint Stobart Group and A W Jenkinson Forest Products procurement agreement.
Emissions Control
The addition of a fuel additive has allowed Stagecoach UK to cut emissions from its buses by 100,000 tonnes over the past five years.
Alternative Fuels
A real-time, web-based fleet management solution for builders' merchants and construction site suppliers has been developed by Travis Perkins, with Masternaut Three X.
Fleet Management Systems
Next month, Volvo Trucks will be starting field trials of its methane-diesel engines in commercial operation with seven Swedish users and an eighth still to be announced.
Alternative Fuels
With signs of a gradual improvement in market conditions, Schmitz Cargobull is warning that trailer prices are likely to rise across Europe very soon.
Semi-Trailers