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East Yorkshire-based Matt Lorne Transport is reporting improved fuel performance from its Krone drum brakes, with owner Matt Lorne confirming “operational benefits through improved fuel consumption, and our drivers say the trailers handle perfectly”.
Trailers
Dairy product manufacturer Müller has revamped the livery of 96 of its trailers to promote a new Müllerlight campaign using Traxx, a quick-change frame and banner system.
Paint, Print & Livery
Cannock-based transport and logistics form Go Direct has taken delivery of two new MAN tractors, allocating them to two drivers as reward for their service.
Tractor Units
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has announced that it is offering bodies for light commercial vehicles for the first time – which, it says, will offer LCV fleet operators “huge potential to reduce costs”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Stagecoach Group has awarded a contract to Alexander Dennis (ADL) for 314 new vehicles, as part of the group’s annual competitive tender process.
Bus & Coach
Commercial fuel delivery firm Mini-Tankers has taken delivery of a new DAF CF drawbar vehicle – the first of its type in the operator’s all-rigid fleet.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s confirmation of a new Thames Crossing, but is warning that the 10-year timescale could mean there is little or no effect on traffic congestion.
Road Safety
Tesco is trialling Carrier Transicold multi-temperature refrigeration units, which run on hydro-electric power generated by the truck’s Euro 6 engine.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Steel fencing manufacturer IAE has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors – the first Mercedes vehicles to join its 20-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Brewery Greene King has taken delivery of nine DAF CF trucks as part of a new six-year leasing deal with Ryder.
Finance & Leasing