Commercial vehicle hire business Fleet Hire has signed a new three-year agreement to fit premium Michelin tyres across more than 4,500 cars and vans within its growing fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
Bolton-based haulier JMA Transport has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Renault Range T tractors, following head-to-head evaluations with Mercedes, Iveco and DAF during which the Renault came out top on fuel performance.
Tractor Units
TRW Automotive Aftermarket’s online catalogue now allows technicians to find parts using a VIN identifier.
ConsumablesRoof hatch may detach: During production the roof hatch could have been attached incorrectly. It is possible for the roof hatch to detach and cause a risk of personal injury and vehicle damage. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a new roof hatch.
Recalls
Location: London Sovereign (Edgware and Harrow)
Salary: Depending on skills and experience
Volvo Buses’ new all-electric prototype bus is now being tested for the first time in traffic in its Swedish homeland, in Gothenburg, ahead of the official launch on 15 June 2015, when it will ply the route between Lindholmen and Chalmers/Johanneberg.
Electric Vehicles
Commercial vehicle registrations rose by 23.5% in April, compared to the same period last year, with year to-date growth almost identical at 23.9%, according to latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Sales Figures
Bespoke rental and contract hire specialist Sunrent has acquired a total of 57 Cool Track remote monitoring systems from Seven Telematics for its 3.5- to 26-tonne fridge trucks.
Telematics
Commercial vehicle rental business Fraikin is placing orders for more than 300 new rental vehicles during 2015, with a three-phase order valued at £13 million – the largest annual investment in its hire fleet for a decade.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Chemicals distribution business Suffolk & Essex Supplies has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Isuzu Urban rigid, describing it as a “hugely productive vehicle”.
Rigids
Operators accredited to FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – can now save up to 10p per litre on diesel, thanks to the appointment of Fuel Card Services as a FORS associate.
Fuel Pricing
London-based coach operator City Circle UK has taken delivery of a further 16 Scania Irizar i6 vehicles for operation on its growing tours and corporate charter businesses.
Bus & Coach