Aluminium recycling business Alutrade has replaced a six-year-old Mercedes Atego with a new Euro 6 version, after experiencing high reliability from the previous truck.
Rigids
Scottish haulage business Baillie Brothers (Contractors) has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Renault Range C truck, which, according to the operator, is already delivering “impressive” fuel returns.
Tractor Units
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has renewed its aftermarket parts distribution contract with Norbert Dentressangle, in a three-year, multi-million pound deal.
Trailers
Dairy business Arla Foods has extended its tyre provision and service agreement with Bridgestone for a further three years, citing reduced call-out times and improved fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Sheffield based commercial vehicle maintenance compliance technology firm r2c Online has invested more than £500,000 in new, larger offices following rapid growth over the last few years.
Repair & Maintenance
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a telematics service with the RAC, which it says aims to make life easier for fleet users across the UK for £12.50 per month.
Telematics
Vehicle conversions specialist S MacNeillie & Sons has been sold to Babock Critical Services. The deal closed on Friday 30 January 2015.
Bodywork
Plant hire and rail engineering business AB2000 has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors, after a previous FH unit used for heavy haulage was described as “exceptional”.
Tractor Units
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have designed an axle module and associated production process for electric commercial vehicles that they claim will significantly cut costs.
AxlesManchester-based 151 Products has taken delivery of five new DAF trucks from Ryder s part of a replacement deal for its eight-strong fleet.
Rigids
Continental is pressing the EU to legislate for type pressure monitoring systems on trucks and take action over misleading tyre label claims. Steve Banner finds out why
Tyres & Retreads
In comparison with HGVs, van operators get off lightly when it comes to legislation and regulation. Yet increasingly, they are choosing to become accredited to the Van Excellence scheme. Laura Cork finds out why.
Driver CPC