Vehicle builder O&H Vehicle Technology has won £19 million worth of orders in the first few months of this year, after appointing a new managing director and instigating a business rebranding exercise.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatt Truck & Van has opened a van service centre at its headquarters in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bespoke vehicle converter Code Blue Specialist Vehicles has taken delivery of five new Renault Master vans, describing the vehicle as “the go-to choice” for ambulance services.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Transport for London has published updated advice regarding the safe systems required for HGVs ahead of the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard.
Road Safety
Transport for London has ordered 20 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses from Wrightbus as part of a £12 million investment in zero-emission buses and refuelling infrastructure.
Alternative Fuels
Michelin has announced that it is acquiring telematics business Masternaut for an undisclosed sum.
Telematics
TPMS supplier Autogem has announced it is now offering the universal i-sensor HD system for commercial vehicles, describing it as “a compelling product” for fleet operators.
Tyres & Retreads
Civils and drainage product supplier JDP has taken delivery of its latest vehicles, all equipped with features to comply with the operator’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver accreditation.
Finance & Leasing
Aggregates supplier Mone Bros has taken delivery of its second Isuzu 7.5-tonne tipper, following positive performance from the first vehicle, which has been in operation for 18 months.
Rigids
Haulage and distribution business R McDowell has expanded its use of Freeway’s fleet management software with the introduction of mobile devices to its workshop.
Fleet Management Systems
RCV manufacturer Dennis Eagle is opening a new service centre in Scotland in September 2019.
Municipal Vehicles
Krone has announced that the Box Liner container carrier will be taking centre stage on its stand at next month’s MultiModal event (NEC, Birmingham; 18-20 June).
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