FM Conway has revealed an £11.2 million fleet investment for 2017 – adding 17 eight-wheel and two six-wheel tippers, as well as five eight-wheel grab trucks and a new bitumen tanker to its 800-strong fleet.
Rigids
Suppliers to the transport sector have broadly welcomed many of the points in yesterday’s spring budget, notably the freezing of fuel duty, the funding for driverless cars and a consultation on the use of red diesel.
Alternative Fuels
Trailer manufacturer and bodybuilder Cartwright is taking its biggest ever stand at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham) and has released details of the comprehensive product line-up.
Trailers
All new operators should be audited after six months, as current methods – such as the operator compliance risk scoring (OCRS) system – are “not enough” to remove non-compliant firms.
Road Safety
Transport and logistics business CM Downton has ordered 300 trucks and trailers to support “significant” business growth.
Trailers
Teesside-based Waters Waste Services has taken delivery of the first of two Volvo FMX 8x2 rear-steer tag-axle waste tankers – specified to handle the challenging terrain on construction sites.
Rigids
Route Logistics has taken delivery of six MAN TGX tractors – its first MAN vehicles – doubling its planned order after positive experience with a demonstrator.
Telematics
Dennison Trailers has built a gold semi-trailer to celebrate the production of its 50,000th unit since the company was founded back in 1964 – with extra sparkle in the form of Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels.
Trailers
The Road Haulage Association is calling on the chancellor to cut fuel duty when he announces his budget tomorrow (8 March).
Fuel Pricing
Transmissions specialist Eaton has added what it describes as an Aggressive Performance calibration for its UltraShift Plus and Fuller Advantage AMTs (automated manual transmissions).
Gearboxes
Pallet sales and recycling business Motward has expanded its fleet of trucks and trailers with new curtainsiders from Cartwright.
Trailers
Tachograph specialist TruTac is to launch a series of product features at this year’s CV Show (25—27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham), including all-new DVSA Earned Recognition reporting facilities.
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