Dennis Eagle is unveiling its new electric refuse collection vehicle in Munich this week, at the IFAT trade fair (14-18 May).
Electric Vehicles
Glass supplier Ultra Tough has upgraded its fleet with ten Euro VI DAF trucks, supplied on contract hire from Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
On 18 May, Shell's concept diesel tractor-trailer combination, developed with designer AirFlow, begins a coast-to-coast road trip across the USA.
Trailers
Collier Haulage has taken delivery of a highly specified Bulkmaster tipper, from Thompsons – the first time the operator has moved away from general-purpose tipper bodies.
Cameras and sensors in trucks are 50% more effective in preventing road fatalities than low-entry cab designs.
Road Safety
Demolition and waste management company GBM UK has taken delivery of its first Volvo truck, an FH16-650 6x4 tractor plated for 120-tonne operations.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
An enhanced programme and impressive speaker line-up are promised for the 2018 Microlise Transport Conference.
Telematics
The pan-industry conference from the telematics supplier covers logistics, driver training, technology, legislation and enforcement, and more
Health & Safety Legislation
Newmachar-based Allen Transport has been banned from running vehicles for two years, after using vehicles from its English base to work on a contract for the Aberdeen bypass.
Transport CPC
Wincanton has signed a three-year deal with MiX Telematics for the supply of telematics solutions for the operator’s 1,800-strong fleet.
Telematics
Gregory Distribution has taken delivery of two new double-deck curtainsiders, from Tiger Trailers, each of which can operate as either a single or a double-deck unit.
Trailers
Glasgow-based McPhee Mixers has been acquired by private equity firm Elaghmore Partners for an undisclosed multi-million pound sum.
Concrete Mixers