Devon-based Brooking Hire has taken delivery of a flagship Volvo FH16-650 6x2 rigid, fitted with a Johnston-Beam S14000 sweeper body – said to be one of the highest specification sweeper vehicles in Europe.
Rigids
Construction and landscaping operator Allstone Glasgow has taken delivery of a Scania P cab tipper, with a sheeting system and lightweight front-end tipping gear by Harsh.
Tippers
LJX Tree Services of Langbank, near Glasgow, has taken delivery of its third Fuso Canter truck in the last six months, with the operator’s co-founder Dan Kerr travelling from Scotland to Wales to secure the right deal.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bus operator First West of England, a subsidiary of FirstGroup, has taken delivery of nine slimline Optare Solos to use on its routes in Bath.
Bus & Coach
Waste management and drainage firm Wales Environmental has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos tanker, the latest vehicle in the operator’s strategy to move from used to new vehicles.
Rigids
Gus Commercials is recruiting a General Manager to take full leadership, operational and financial responsibility for the business. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for career progression within the transport industry.
People
Scania’s new Bridgwater facility was officially inaugurated this week (5 December) by Torbjörn Sohlström, Sweden’s ambassador to the UK. The event was attended by transport operators, local dignitaries, and representatives from Scania (Great Britain)’s HQ.
Dealerships
Telematics business Microlise is to acquire a 20% stake in Trakm8, an AIM-listed telematics firm, citing “exciting opportunities to collaborate”.
Telematics
Volvo Trucks is upgrading its D11 and D13 diesel engines for its FH, FM and FMX models, ahead of the introduction of the Euro VI Step D regulation.
Emissions Control
Nine out of ten cyclists and motorcyclists realise truck drivers have limited visibility, but 61% of them admit to having stopped or passed on the inside of a vehicle which then turned left.
Road Safety
Basingstoke-based contractor Comley Demolition has taken delivery of its first Renault trucks, citing build quality and dealer service as key to the deal.
Rigids
Entries are now open for the 2019 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards.
People