Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a new vehicle maintenance management app, describing it as “the go-to tool” for workshop technicians.
Fleet Management Systems
Bakery brand Warburtons has signed a three-year deal with Goodyear for tyre supply and service across its UK fleet of 906 tractors, trailers, rigids and vans.
Tyres & Retreads
Yorkshire-based KA Anderson Metal Recyclers has taken delivery of its third Volvo truck – an FL rigid skiploader – after positive performance from its two Volvo FM tractors, acquired last year.
RigidsLeeds City Council has announced that it will implement a clean air charging zone from 6 January 2020, with pre-Euro VI HGVs, buses and coaches facing a charge of £50 per day to enter the city.
Low Emission Zones
Bridgestone Europe is to acquire TomTom’s telematics business for €910 million, with the tyre maker predicting the deal will result in “a fleet solutions powerhouse”.
Fleet Management Systems
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has published a useful Q&A, looking at how continuing professional development (CPD) can help transport managers to keep their professional knowledge up to date.
Continuing Professional Development
Kent-based Skelton Plant Hire has taken delivery of two new bespoke plant bodies from Andover Trailers, citing product durability as key to its longstanding relationship with the manufacturer.
Bodies & Bodywork
Haulage firm Gibsons of Kendal has taken delivery of the first of two new vehicles specified with Palfinger cranes.
Cranes
Pallet delivery business SK Distribution of Buxton has taken delivery of its first Volvo vehicle, an FH-500 6x2 tractor, and already has four Volvo FE 18-tonne rigids on order.
Finance & Leasing
Coach dealer Plaxton, part of Alexander Dennis (ADL), is offering a retrofit solution to bring Volvo B9R coaches from Euro V to Euro VI standards.
Emissions Control
Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of nine of the latest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, adding to its 24-strong, all-Sprinter fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
TMD Friction is rolling out new packaging for its Textar commercial vehicle drum brake linings, to improve brand image and to reduce the risk of counterfeit copies.
Brakes & Braking Systems