Neil Jacob is the new dealer principal at Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer S&B Commercials.
Driver / People Management
Tanker and bowser rental specialist T&M Plant has taken delivery of the first three of 10 new MAN TGM 18.290 BB 4x4 bowsers.
Tankers
Castell Howell Foods is now running the first two of its order for 23 new Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks – a pair of flagship 510bhp Actros 2551 tractor units pulling temperature-controlled Chereau semi-trailers.
Rigids
Coach hire company Marshalls has taken delivery of two 53-seater Volvo B11R Euro 6 coaches – “an easy decision”, it says, after its previous Volvos delivered good fuel economy and reliable service.
Bus & Coach
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a limited edition Sprinter to mark the vehicle’s 20th anniversary.
Panel Vans
Fleet management business BT Fleet has added Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) capabilities at three of its sites in Maidstone, Magna Park in Lutterworth and Northallerton.
VOSA Testing
Commercial vehicle fleet management specialist Prohire has been awarded BSI 9001:2008 accreditation, which covers quality management, for the 13th consecutive year.
Finance & Leasing
Robert Peel, who pioneered the use of onboard data recorders at Surrey Police, is now project consultant for emergency services for MiX Telematics.
Telematics
German fleet Spedition Bartkowiak, which recently tested Goodyear Fuelmax tyres under “practical conditions”, claims that it achieved savings of up to 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres.
Tyres & Retreads
BT Fleet has taken delivery of 22 bespoke Euro 6 DAF LF 150 FA 7.5-tonners to use as lightweight pole erection units (PEUs) for its Openreach infrastructure division.
Chassis
Online flower business FlowerBX has taken delivery of a fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to deliver blooms to its customers in London.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Scottish operator Enviro-Clean says its latest mobile vacuum cleaning vehicle, based on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs chassis, is proving a gritty performer in terms of robust build quality.
Waste Management