Yearsley Logistics has taken delivery of its latest order of 20 Mercedes-Benz Actros, with the marque now accounting for almost all of the operator’s 200-strong tractor fleet.
Tractor Units
Ryder technician Kieran Leyland will be representing the UK in the heavy truck maintenance category at the EuroSkills 2018 finals, taking place in Budapest in September.
Apprenticeships
Plant hire business Rentool has taken delivery of its latest bespoke-built Andover Trailers plant body, citing build quality and longevity as reasons for returning to the brand.
Trailers
Vehicle leasing business Vanarama is now offering refrigerated vehicles converted by CoolKit, saying the vans will deliver an affordable option for any small business or start-up.
Finance & Leasing
Nick Jones was appointed as the first full-time traffic commissioner for Wales in 2016, after previously combining that role with the same responsibility in the West Midlands. A funding deal cast between England’s Department for Transport and the Welsh government provided the extra resources to establish an office in Cardiff.
Fixed Penalties
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active, experienced and ambitious individual to join the Company’s senior management team in the post of Engineering Director, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
People
The main purpose of this role is to carry out 6 weekly PMIs, Mot Preps, general maintenance including breakdowns on RCV’s with general municipal vehicle knowledge.
People
Vehicle finance business Asset Alliance Group has acquired independent truck dealership Hanbury Riverside in a deal worth £17 million, including vehicle assets.
Finance & Leasing
Liverpool-based operator Barry’s Skip Hire has taken delivery of its first 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 hookloader, citing the vehicle’s lighter weight and payload capability.
Rigids
Nationwide Crash Repair Centres (NCRC) has taken delivery of its latest order of Isuzu trucks, 10 Forward N75.190 rigids, adding to 57 Isuzu vehicles already in its 115-strong fleet.
Rigids
British Gas is rolling out Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres across its entire van fleet following successful trials.
Tyres & Retreads
Transport logistics business Transdek UK held a ceremony last month to celebrate receiving a Queen’s Award for Innovation for the Wedge trailer – the third time it has won this award.
Trailers