Commercial vehicle rental business Dawson Group is rolling out fleet management software from FleetCheck to its van rental customers.
Fleet Management Systems
Mercedes-Benz Vans has a new dealership for Kent, with the opening last week (2 January) of Mercedes-Benz Van Centre Medway, located close to Gillingham.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Holystone Civil Engineering has taken delivery of two new Scania XT trucks, with all-steel Loadmaster Lite bodies by Thompsons – the operator’s tipper body of choice.
Food and drink logistics business NFT Distribution has upgraded its fleet with 40 tri-axle refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Volvo has announced that it is setting aside SEK 7 billion (£615.8m) for potential costs relating to an emissions control issue, first revealed in October.
Emissions Control
Spiers & Hartwell has ordered 11 Scania S 500 6x2 tractor units and one flagship S 730 to join its 50-strong, all-Scania fleet.
Tractor Units
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has ordered another 20 customised DAF CF drays on full service lease from contract hire business Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
A number of tools and aids for the commercial vehicle workshop have recently been shown or released.
Workshop
Several body and trailer components for bodybuilders are highlighted.
Security Equipment
Edinburgh City Council has added 12 Mellor Orion low floor buses to its fleet, citing the vehicle’s safety features and emissions levels as reasons for the deal.
Bus & Coach
Transport operators in Northern Ireland could receive a surprise visit from the Health and Safety Executive this month, when the agency begins a week-long inspection programme focusing on forklift truck safety in the freight sector.
Forklift Trucks
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is launching a new payment portal later this month for road enforcement fines.
Fixed Penalties