MAN Truck & Bus UK, along with Scunthorpe dealer HRVS Group, has signed a deal to become Scunthorpe United Football Club’s back of shirt sponsor.
Tractor Units
Haulage firm Murray Hogg has taken delivery of a further 10 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks and says its decision to move to Euro 6 ahead of the January 2014 deadline has paid dividends, with improved efficiency and lower fuel costs.
Rigids
Two drivers from supermarket chains Iceland and Sainsbury’s have been crowned joint winners of Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Challenge, launched to find the UK’s most fuel efficient driver.
Driver / People Management
Bradford-based Ramsey Timber Group has taken delivery of two Volvo FE 6x2 rigids and an FM 6x2 tractor.
Rigids
Plant hire business HE Services has taken delivery of 12 new Andover Trailers step frames and five DAF CF 8x2 rear steer plant bodied rigids.
Trailers
Montracon has launched what it describes as a universal trailer, which it says combines the best features of its step frame plant carrier and its machinery carrier.
Trailers
Belper, Derbyshire-based Chevin Fleet Solutions has reached its quarter century this month, with founder Ashley Sowerby (pictured) still managing director.
Fleet Management Systems
Cornwall Refrigerated Transport Services (CRTS) is reporting improved visibility and control for its Cornwall and West Devon commercial vehicle movements since installing real-time GPS tracking, from Verilocation.
Tracking
Highway maintenance contractor Irvine Grenson says its implementation of AGM Telematics’ RouteMaster tracking system has meant it has its “finger on the pulse” at all times.
Telematics
Fleet managers from UK emergency services have given the thumbs up to Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyres – the first summer tyres with winter capabilities – following a day of testing at the MIRA proving ground.
Tyres & Retreads
Waste management business Chadwicks Recycling is reporting fuel and insurance cost savings across its 20-strong fleet, after installing Masternaut Connect telematics, and says the solution “pays for itself”.
Telematics