Youth and community charity The Challenge says it is making major savings on passenger transport after investing in scheduling and route optimisation technology from Route Monkey.
Tracking
Tyrea specialist Hankook and trailera manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull are extending their relationship, with the former now providing efficient TBR trailer tyres adapted to European conditions to Schmitz.
Tyres & Retreads
Tyneside Express Transport has taken delivery of three MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units with top-of-the-range XXL sleeper cabs – two replacements and one addition to its existing five-strong MAN tractor fleet.
Tractor Units
MiX Telematics has announced that it will be launching three new telematics products at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Telematics
Citroen has announced that it will unveil the first Citroen LCVs to be fitted with Euro 6 BlueHDi engines, incorporating selective catalytic reduction technology, at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Online retailer Battery Megastore (UK) is now offering the latest heavy-duty commercial vehicle battery from Northstar.
Batteries
Floor coverings firm Alliance Flooring Distribution has added four new DAF 26-tonne Euro 6 rigids to its fleet under a five-year contract hire deal, including maintenance, with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (formerly Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental).
Finance & Leasing
Airport parking business Secure Airparks has placed an order with Wrightbus for two StreetLite 9.5m wheel forward buses with Cummins Euro 5 engines and Micro Hybrid technology.
Bus & Coach
Logistics operator Kelly International has taken delivery of 15 curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, comprising 10 replacements and five new additions, extending its trailer fleet to 27.
Trailers
Oil delivery firm Tincknell Fuels has adopted a full Michelin tyre policy and is fitting MultiWay 3D tyres across its 30-strong truck fleet to boost uptime and ensure deliveries can be made in all weathers.
Tyres & Retreads
The big theme for DAF Trucks at this year’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) will be bearing down on operating costs, under the banner new ‘DAF Transport Efficiency’.
Rigids
Belt drive designer Gates has launched a range of heavy-duty belt kits for major truck brands in a move, says the company, that underlines it recent commitment to the truck and bus market.
Belts & Chains