DAF Trucks is celebrating 20 years at the top of the table for UK commercial vehicle registrations above six tonnes.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Animal charity the RSPCA has taken delivery of the first of six new Volkswagen Crafter vans, with bespoke conversions to enable the transport of animals in cages.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Westons Cider has a new 18-tonne MAN TGM, with bodywork by Bevan, to transport its Stowford Press product – the official cider of England Cricket.
Bodies & Bodywork
The Mercedes-Benz New Vito was the official vehicle for last month’s Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open, transporting players and VIPs around the event.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Essex-based Valley Grown Salads has taken delivery of three Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor units to deliver its produce around the South East.
Tractor Units
Haulage firm Barry Proctor Services has taken delivery of two Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractors, after two other Stralis trucks in the fleet delivered good fuel performance compared to other models.
Tractor Units
Belfast City Council has awarded a £300,000-plus contract to Masternaut to implement telematics across its municipal vehicle fleet to cover tracking while also delivering improvements in driver behaviour and safety, as well as fuel savings.
Driver / People Management
Terberg Fire & Rescue is to launch Telstar (Terberg Emergency Life-saving Support Tactical Ancillary Rescue) vehicle at this year’s Emergency Services Show (ESS – NEC, Birmingham 23—24 September 2015).
Emergency Service Vehicles
Ashok Leyland yesterday (19 August 2015) announced a further commitment to regenerating UK bus manufacturer Optare.
Bus & Coach
Gray & Adams will unveil a new lifting-deck urban semi-trailer at the Temperature-Controlled Storage & Distribution Show next month (Peterborough Arena, 16-17 September).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Continental says it is aiming to help operators maximise loads and minimise fuel costs with its new trailer tyres for mega liners.
Tyres & Retreads
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has renewed its tyre supply agreement with Michelin for its 46,000-strong fleet of cars and vans, citing product quality, safety and fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads