Suffolk haulier Bacton Transport has taken delivery of eight new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, all of which are fleet extensions.
Trailers
CILT (Chartered institute of Logistics and Transport) has introduced a new apprentice affiliate membership grade to coincide with National Apprentice Week (9–13 March 2015).
Apprenticeships
Iveco has confirmed it is backing the Sky Racing Team VR46 for the second season in a row, providing support vehicles for the team of junior motorcycle riders in the Moto3 world championship.
Tractor Units
Dutch waste handling operator Transportbedrijf A. Krol has taken delivery of the Netherlands’ first four-axle moving-floor trailer, from Knapen Trailers.
Trailers
Future green road transport equipment is being showcased at a parliamentary reception by LowCVP (Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) at the House of Commons today (9 March 2015) in association with the European Climate Foundation.
Alternative Fuels
TRW is to introduce its electric park brake (EPB) technology to light commercial vehicles, with the first application being to a North American high-volume truck in 2017.
Light Commercial Vehicles
FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) has reached the 100th new registration since the scheme went national and became self-funded on 17 February 2015.
CLOCS
Kwik Fit is reporting increased demand for fleet repair servicing, outside its traditional tyre replacement offer, with mechanical services for light commercial vehicles up 11%, brake repair and replacement work up by 24%, and MOTs on cars and vans up by 18%.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Highway Plant Hire has added a new MAN TGM rigid to its fleet, fitted with a compact plant body from Andover Trailers to suit its plant deliveries to sites around Cornwall.
Rigids
Logistics and supply chain business Suttons Group has signed a deal with Goodyear that will see KMax tyres fitted to 300 tractor units and 470 trailers.
Tyres & Retreads
Waste management business A1 Group has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 26-tonne Range C, complete with a Whale vacuum tanker for drain and cesspit work across London.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Adnams Brewery has taken delivery of two new-series Volvo FL rigid drays, increasing Volvo’s share of its 28-strong fleet to 50%.
Rigids