Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans have welcomed the latest member of their shared dealer network. But unlike other new franchisees, there will be no ‘learning curve’ to negotiate for Motus Truck & Van.
Dealerships
Leicester-based Aylestone Transport has taken delivery of one of the highest-spec new model Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter tractor units to be built for the UK market to-date, with the 6x2 pusher axle tractor unit riding on full air-suspension and benefiting from six different options packages and multiple accessories.
Tractor Units
Longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced. The Department for Transport has published its response to its consultation on the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs), for which the majority of respondents were in favour of their use.
Road Legal
In January 2021 MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced the purchase of the HRVS Group and, in so doing, acquired five dealerships located across central England: Ripley, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Scunthorpe and Sleaford, as well as a customer workshop in Burton upon Trent.
Dealerships
Wrightbus has incorporated Wheely-Safe technology into the prototype of its fully-electric StreetDeck Electroliner, its first-ever electric vehicle.
Wheel Security
Gray & Adams is showcasing the Vector eCool refrigerated trailer on stand E30 at the 20211 Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) Show in Peterborough, 7-8 September.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Full-electric buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection.
Electric Vehicles
East Lancashire haulier Earl Transport has continued its long association with TIP Trailer Services with the recent arrival of 14 new SDC 4.2m curtain-sided trailers that have been supplied by TIP on a five-year leasing arrangement, which also includes repair and maintenance cover for the duration of the deal.
Semi-Trailers
Solomon Commercials, the manufacturer of rigid refrigerated vehicles, is to create 50 new jobs at the Lancashire-based business.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus is to create up to 300 permanent jobs after winning a string of orders from the UK and Ireland. It will also convert 120 existing temporary jobs into permanent positions as it looks to ramp up production at its Ballymena headquarters.
Alternative Fuels
An overview of the safety systems on the new Mercedes Actros, including Active Brake Assist 5.
Road Safety
SOE Safety & Sustainability awards sponsor Filtration Control Limited (FCL) used its expertise and foresight during the first phase of the pandemic to develop a pathogen eliminating air filter that would make travel safer.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles