Companies are being invited to apply for funding to support projects to boost transport efficiency and safety in low-income countries across Africa and South Asia.
Road Safety
Quarry operator and aggregates merchant J Suttle Transport has become the 5,000th member of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
FORS
CoolKit has secured the first fleet order from Wellocks for its new insulated box vans, while Paneltex has delivered three temperature-controlled body Sprinter conversions at the Mercedes-Benz Van Experience Live event.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Construction business AD Bly is reporting savings of £100,000 after implementing a combined technology solution designed to cut maintenance bills, improve driver behaviour and reduce mileage.
Fleet Management Systems
DAF Trucks has won the employer partner of the year award from City of Bristol College.
Apprenticeships
IVECO has unveiled the Stralis NP 460, the first pure gas-powered 6x2 tractor for 44-tonne operation.
Alternative Fuels
Recycling business First Mile has taken delivery of six Isuzu 7.5-tonners, bringing the number of Isuzus in its 62-strong fleet to 20.
Rigids
Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect telematics system can now be retrofitted to any make of trailer, giving operators the ability to tap into real-time data and potentially reduce operating costs.
Telematics
BLS Truck & Van has opened for business in Aberdeen as the Mercedes-Benz dealer in the north of Scotland, taking over the site from former franchisee Caledonian Truck and Van.
Dealerships
Kent-based Ovenden Tipper Services has taken delivery of the first of its order of new tippers from Charlton, citing the bodybuilder’s ability to source and install every part of the high bodywork specification.
Tippers
Collins Earthworks, of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, has taken delivery of an 8x4 Volvo FH16 tractor, the first of this type to join its fleet of Volvo FH tractors operating on heavy haulage works.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle contract hire business Fraikin has published a guide for fleet operators on the key points contained in the government’s Clean Air Strategy 2018 proposal.
Finance & Leasing