Bodybuilder and converter Really Trucks has expanded its fleet with five new Renault vehicles, three 44-tonne Range T 4x2s and two Range Ds.
Tractor Units
Tarrant International Transport has taken delivery of four Krone Profi Liners and says they are proving to be “a valuable addition” to the fleet.
Trailers
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has launched new qualifications for fleet managers, stating that it wants to professionalise the industry and create “a clear career path for the role”.
Continuing Professional Development
CENEX – the UK’s centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, and the organiser of the UK’s largest technology event for low carbon vehicles – yesterday (21 April 2016) opened the event registration website.
Alternative Fuels
The new EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels, such as Shell’s GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuel, has been ratified by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation).
Alternative Fuels
Derbyshire-based haulier Lomas Distribution has ordered 70 new high-specification Volvo tractor units and tippers from the Hartshorne Group.
Tippers
Iveco chose the peaks of Mont Blanc to unveil the New Daily Euro 6 to the press this week – the LCV range will have its international public debut next week at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham (NEC; 26-28 April).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Leigh Pomlett has taken over from Ian Veitch as president of the Freight Transport Association.
People
Haulage firm Dent Logistics has awarded a five-year contract to Goodyear in a deal, says the operator, which gives “greater predictability” of costs.
Tyres & Retreads
A&F Haulage of Bolton has taken delivery of 20 new Volvo trucks – 14 FM models and six FMX 8x4 tippers.
Rigids
Pro-Align is expanding its CV product range beyond the Hunter truck aligner to include a Hunter heavy-duty tyre changer.
Tyres & Retreads
The world’s only high-efficiency electromechanical tail-lift that does not require hydraulic oil: that’s how Palfinger is describing its MBB C 1000 E lift.
Tail Lifts