Concrete mixer manufacturer Xact 21 Mixers has selected the Renault Range K chassis for its modular volumetric concrete mixer.
Chassis
Four apprentices at body and trailer maker Cartwright are celebrating after winning prizes in its annual awards scheme.
Apprenticeships
Continental has now released Generation 3 premium tyre treads designed from the ground up for cold retreading – the Conti CityPlus HA3 and Conti Urban HA3 bus tyre treads.
Tyres & Retreads
Clewley Sweepers has taken delivery of a 16-tonne gvw Volvo FL 4x2 rigid fitted with a Johnston Sweepers VT651 body.
Rigids
For truck operators who want to get a better handle on how much fuel their vehicles really use, Blue Tree Systems has published a new white paper that examine the problem and suggests how to measure fuel burned accurately.
Fleet Operating Costs
St Austell Brewery has taken delivery of its first DAF trucks, five CF220 FALF 16-tonne rigids, to expand the capacity of its dray fleet.
Rigids
Road Runners Recovery Service has recently put its first Isuzu truck into service – joining the Orpington, Kent-based firm’s nine strong fleet of recovery vehicles.
Recovery Vehicles
Senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell has today (14 December 2015) published a revised set of statutory documents covering key areas of operator licensing and decision making.
Driver / People Management
Torotrak last week unveiled developments of its variator traction drive technology aimed at delivering low-cost, high-efficiency drive systems.
Clutches
Leeds-based operator The Gritting Company has extended its Volvo fleet with two 18-tonne gvw Volvo FL 4x2 rigids.
Rigids
Home delivery firm JMHC Logistics was able to stop and recover a hijacked van recently, thanks to the Ctrack telematics system.
Telematics
Accident repair business Hilton Coachworks has taken delivery of a second transporter, a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos capable of carrying up to six cars.
Car Transporters