Farming transport co-operative Openfield has switched to Michelin Solutions for tyre management, signing a three-year, pence-per-kilometre Effitires deal for its 36-strong truck fleet and 46 bulk tipper trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
West Sussex-based forklift supplier Mexmast has taken delivery of a new Andover tri-axle step frame forklift trailer, replacing a previous Andover trailer that had performed “impeccably” for 12 years and 750,000km.
Trailers
Clean fuel specialist Perpetual V2G has signed a deal to lease its zero-emission battery system to Fraikin, to power refrigeration units in 3.5-tonne LCVs.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Vacu-Lug has announced that it will launch the first of a new generation of tyres featuring enhanced sidewall protection at next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Tyres & Retreads
Nominated transport managers should routinely be asking questions if they don’t have regular contact with operators’ management.
O Licence
Flogas Britain has taken delivery of an undisclosed number of new tri-axle semi-trailers from Cartwright.
Tractor Units
DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) has issued new technical advice for operators preparing specific vehicles for the annual MOT.
Road Legal
Michelin is now offering Driver CPC courses designed to give drivers better tyre knowledge of HGVs and PSVs.
Driver CPC
Charles Saunders Food Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 Isuzu Forward 11-tonne rigids, part of a strategy to move its fleet from 7.5-tonners to 11-tonners.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Goodyear has launched a new campaign which sees the tyre manufacturer guaranteeing that it will accept 100% of casings for retreading.
Tyres & Retreads
Three months after they entered service, seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units are out-performing general haulier Thames Group’s Swedish-built trucks by at least one mile per gallon, and often more.
Tractor UnitsRoad Transport Solutions is reminding operators that it offers a range of advice and guidance on safety and compliance, following a report from the Health and Safety Executive on the risks of multi-site deliveries.
Health & Safety Legislation