Reading-based Horseman Coaches has taken delivery of two Plaxton Leopards and ordered 10 Panther Executive coaches, in a £3m investment to upgrade its fleet ahead of the introduction of the London ULEZ next year.
Bus & Coach
Euro Packaging UK has taken delivery of eight new Volvo FE rigids, declaring the new vehicles to be good value for money and “the right tools for the job”.
Rigids
Falkirk Car Carriers has taken delivery of a second Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor, after the first delivered on reliability and driver appeal.
Tractor Units
Online grocery retailer Ocado is adding 29 new IVECO Stralis NP tractors to its 147-strong fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Logistics operator Wincanton has appointed Autoglass to manage vehicle glass repair and replacement for its 3,700-strong fleet of commercial vehicles and 400-plus cars.
Windscreens, Windows / Equipment
Anglian Water is reporting positive early results from its trial of Michelin’s new Agilis CrossClimate van tyres, including up to twice the lifespan of its previous fitments.
Tyres & Retreads
Meat wholesaler Tican Chilled has taken delivery of eight Mercedes-Benz Antos 18-tonne rigid trucks with Chereau fridge bodies, all supplied on contract hire by Ryder.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Load handling equipment supplier Hiab has opened a new sales and service depot in Dudley, West Midlands – said to be its largest service site in the UK, at 1,860sqm.
Lifting & Handling
North London-based construction operator J O’Doherty Haulage has taken delivery of 10 new Volvo FMX tippers, part of an upgrade of its 60-strong fleet ahead of the introduction of the ultra-low emissions zone in London next year.
Rigids
Haulage firm Genesis 2014 has taken delivery of a limited edition Mercedes-Benz Actros1, one of a maximum of 100 to be manufactured.
Tractor Units
Official statistics released in June show the fourth consecutive annual increase in the number of recalls launched for heavy goods vehicles and heavy goods vehicles, both in terms of the number of separate recalls launched, and the number of vehicles involved.
Recalls