UK Mail has extended its agreement with Bulwell Trailer Solutions for a further three years and the deal now sees Bulwell managing UK Mail’s 321-strong trailer fleet.
Trailers
International fine art logistics specialist Mtec has added a long-distance Mercedes-Benz Actros 18-tonner to its mostly Mercedes-Benz 14-strong fleet.
Rigids
International freight forwarder DFDS has applied a striking pink livery to one of the Krone Profi Liner semi-trailers from its European fleet in support of breast cancer awareness.
Trailers
Slam Transport has commissioned three new Mercedes-Benz Actros with StreamSpace cabs for its growing fleet, with the result that 28 of its 75 tractors are now from Mercedes.
Telematics
Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has appointed Michelin as its exclusive retread supplier, in a four-year deal which will see Michelin supplying around 20,000 Encore tyres from its Stoke-on-Trent factory.
Tyres & Retreads
Plant hire business JW Crowther has expanded its 45-strong fleet with an Iveco New Eurocargo road sweeper, featuring a body built by Johnston Sweepers, and is describing it as “absolutely perfect” for its operation.
Municipal Vehicles
Renault Trucks held a ceremony last week (10 November) to mark the 100th anniversary of its Lyon facility.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Parcel carrier Yodel has taken delivery of 200 Sprinter 314 CDI Long panel vans – its first, lower-emission Euro 6 models.
Panel Vans
Cargo logistics and container haulage specialist JHS Logistics has added two 44-tonne Range T460 6x2 tractor units to its new all-Renault fleet.
Tractor Units
Lancashire-based GBA Services has expanded its fleet with 22 more Krone trailers to meet growing demand for its logistics services.
Trailers
Equestrian Sophie Dunkerley has swapped her off-road car and trailer combination for Europe’s first Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid horsebox – the first diesel-electric truck of any brand converted to carry horses.
Rigids
RUD Chains is reminding operators that they can take action ahead of the predicted plummeting temperatures to ensure fleets remain on the road.
Road Safety