Ford & Slater, one of DAF Trucks’ largest UK dealer groups, has reported annual savings of £19,000 since installing Axtec’s ‘drive-over’ dynamic weighbridge at its principal location in Leicester.
Diagnostic Equipment
Anchor vans, which says it is the UK’s largest van hypermarket, is preparing to double in size by developing a new 2.5-acre site next to its base on the A4 near Reading.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A revolutionary hybrid bus that runs on both diesel and liquid nitrogen has completed a rigorous series of trials to bring it one step closer to the road.
Alternative Fuels
Nisa Retail is saving £400,000 a year after taking delivery of a customised package of double-deck trailers and loading systems from Transdek UK.
Trailers
Arla Foods has signed a deal with Bridgestone to extend its tyre management deal for the tenth consecutive year.
Tyres & Retreads
Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van has opened a new £1 million sales centre in Ipswich, promising ‘best-in-class’ product presentation.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Billed as the ultimate test drive, this free event is open to all van users, owners and operators, and offers free food and drink throughout the day.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo Trucks and Swedish waste management company Renova, with other R&D partners, are testing an autonomous refuse collection vehicle. The vehicle follows a preprogrammed route and uses radar to detect obstacles.
Telematics
CCTV expert VWS has added an Aldercote van-mounted boom lift to its fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
London Councils, the confederation of all London borough councils and the City of London, has reviewed the London Lorry Control Scheme that controls heavy goods vehicles (over 18 tonnes gvw) at night and at weekends on specific roads.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
A livestock haulier has been disqualified from running and driving HGVs for four years, after falsifying driving records.
Driver CPC
JT Leyland has taken delivery of its first new Renault vehicle, an 18-tonne Range D18 wide 4x2 curtainsider.
Rigids