Powered access rental business Nationwide Platforms has extended its contract with telematics specialist Microlise for another five years, deploying the system across its fleet of 105 truck-mounted platforms.
Telematics
Irish distribution business A&T Transport has added two Krone Profi Liner curtainsider semi-trailers to its fleet and says they are bringing additional flexibility, as well as boosting load security.
Trailers
Hako Machines has taken delivery of a custom-built MAN TGM truck to transport two of its new 3-tonne road-sweeper machines to roadshows across the country.
Tail Lifts
Michelin says it is planning its largest ever display of 17.5 and 19.5 inch tyres at this year’s CV Show (NEC, Birmingham, 14—16 Aril 2015), following the roll-out of additional sizes and tread patterns in its X Multi range.
Tyres & Retreads
Ely-based haulier R Turner (Haulage) has gone live with Lytx’s driver safety programme across its 50-strong fleet, without wasting time on trials.
Road Safety
An award-winning cyclist safety system for trucks, developed by Gloucestershire-based commercial vehicle safety specialist Sentinel Systems, is going down well in the transport industry, particularly in London, according to the company.
Road Safety
Volvo Trucks will field three trucks and a team of product and sales engineers at the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety Scheme (CLOCS) Progress, demonstration event at ExCel, London on Thursday 26 February 2015.
Road Safety
Fiat has unveiled its fourth-generation Doblò Cargo to the UK market at an event in the Midlands.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Goodyear will be returning to the CV Show (NEC, Birmingham, 14—16 Aril 2015) for the second year running, to showcase how the tyre manufacturer works with operators and workshops to help lower their total cost of ownership.
Tyres & Retreads
Freight transport group AET is now running Mercedes-Benz trucks with three of its business units, having been Mercedes-free just 12 months ago.
Rigids
Waste management firm NJB Recycling has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicle, a DAF CF 440 FAD 8x4 tipper/grab eight-wheeler for its basement excavation business.
Rigids
Renault Trucks is offering customers a choice of low-rate finance or £1,000 towards the deposit for a new Renault Master van.
Light Commercial Vehicles