TomTom's telematics business has acquired Fleetlogic, a leading fleet management service provider based in the Netherlands, for an undisclosed sum.
Telematics
Road tanker haulier James Lynch & Sons (Transport) has extended its Volvo-only fleet with its first new series FH 6x2 tractor unit.
Tractor Units
Constructionn industry-led consortium CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety) has welcomed deputy prime minister Nick Clegg's announcement yesterday (1 December 23014) that the government will invest a further £214 million in cycle safety.
Driver / People Management
FairFuelUK says the UK government's criticism of fuel companies for not passing on lower oil prices at the pumps has "a whiff of hypocrisy".
Fuel Pricing
Rochdale-based J Freight has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a Euro 6 Range T 460 6x2 tractor unit, which joins what was previously a DAF-exclusive fleet.
Tractor Units
Furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 trucks, two DAF LF Aerobody 7.5-tonners, which have been given a special livery to mark the retailer's 160th anniversary.
Rigids
Haulage business European UK Road Operations has taken delivery of a built-to-order curtainsider trailer from Schmitz Cargobull – 24 hours after completing the order.
Trailers
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the chancellor ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement this week (3 December), urging him to cut fuel duty by 3p per litre.
Fuel Pricing
Haulier Myers Transport has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks in 40 years – and says the vehicles are setting "a new standard" for fuel economy.
Tractor Units
Gareth Jones, managing director of ebm-papst Automotive and Drives is to be the new SMMT president, taking office from 1 January 2015.
People
What's being hailed as the biggest upgrade to English roads in a generation – an ambitious £15 billion plan that triples spending by the end of the decade – has been announced by the DfT (Department of Transport).
Road Safety
The FTAA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association) have welcomed today's (1 December 2014) government announcement of £15 billion investment in England's road network – but with caveats.
Fleet Operating Costs