Despite the current low diesel prices, transport managers can still achieve significant fuel savings if they remain proactive and adopt the right strategies.
Fleet Management Systems
Portable accommodation transport business A Rhodes (Haulage) has taken delivery of a 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs with 85 tonne-metre Effer crane.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Commercial vehicle demand overtook pre-recession levels in 2015, according to figures released yesterday (7 January 2016) by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)..
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The world’s first Euro 6 double-deck gas-powered bus chassis has been completed by Scania – with assembly by mi Vehicle Integration, Leyland, in conjunction with Scania Sweden and Alexander Dennis.
Alternative Fuels
Commercial vehicle and automotive trade spares business Fastline Group says it saw an immediate improvement to fleet efficiency when it installed AGM Telematics’ RouteMaster system last year, and is predicting “a fast return on investment”.
Telematics
Dearman has received a boost for its development of clean cold technology, with the announcement today (7 January) of a £16 million injection from investment firm Park Vale Capital.
Emissions Control
Michelin has revealed two new X Line Energy tyres and announced that Mercedes-Benz has approved the fitments for the Actros heavy truck range.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has announced the appointment of Paul Avery as its new managing director.
Trailers
Perth-based fruit and vegetable producer Stewarts of Tayside has updated its refrigerated fleet with 16 Vector 1550 units from Carrier Transicold, citing aftersales support as a key factor in its decision, as well as equipment reliability.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Lubricant supplier Fuchs has released Titan GT1 OW-30, a performance engine oil for vehicles with exhaust after-treatment devices.
Lubricants & Systems
Bulk haulier Arclid Transport has taken delivery of its first Iveco truck, a Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 tractor.
Tractor Units
Commercial vehicle operators must ensure they are familiar with the revised statutory vehicle licensing documents, released by the senior traffic commissioner last month, if they are to avoid unwittingly breaching new requirements.
Standards & Practices