Red Bull Racing has expanded its fleet of Renault vehicles with the addition of three more Renault Range T520 Highs.
Tractor Units
Tracking solution provider Ctrak has launched a driver app, which it says will help fleets to improve safety by targeting risk reduction and encouraging responsible driving.
Driver / People Management
Easier navigation, more efficient fleet management, and improved and safer driving are the claims for Volvo Trucks’ new services and infotainment system, just launched.
Driver / People Management
McMurrays Haulage has taken delivery of a high-spec Volvo FH-500, Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor to mark its 45th anniversary.
Tractor Units
Next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham) will feature new live elements, including a dedicated seminar area where keynote speakers will discuss industry challenges and opportunities, along with technological developments.
CV Show
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined in February to 7,940 units – a drop of 6.3%. That’s according to figures released yesterday (23 March) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Norfolk’s Coach Services and Dudley-based Dunwood Travel have both returned to Scania for new coaches, citing product reliability and service as key to their decisions.
Bus & Coach
The 10th annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV2017. 6—7 September 2017, Millbrook) is now open for free visitor registration at: www.cenex-lcv.co.uk
Alternative Fuels
GRS Roadstone says it has solved its fleet maintenance and repair visibility and control problems since installing r2c Online’s digital system to optimise workshop management.
Workshop Management Systems
Crane hire and lifting business Leitch Trans Lift has taken delivery of its first new Mercedes-Benz vehicle, a high-spec Arocs 8x4.
Rigids
Direct Commercial Ltd (DCL) has won an accolade at the Commercial Insurance Awards, thanks to its SmartWitness-based solution, called Camatics, which uses cameras and telematics.
Liquid waste management and drainage specialist Wales Environmental has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vans – three Mercedes-Benz Sprinters which, says the operator, were chosen for their reliability and durability, following positive feedback from its first 5-tonne Mercedes-Benz 516 CDI.
Light Commercial Vehicles