The Co-operative has switched to r2c Online to electronically manage its commercial fleet defect reporting system from the West Thurrock food distribution centre.
Fleet Management Systems
Brewery Marston's has taken delivery of an Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigid for its operation in the south west, where the vehicle's compact footprint is enabling deliveries to sites with restricted access.
Rigids
A new payment system for the Dartford Crossing will come into effect on 30 November. The Highways Agency has announced that final cash payments will be taken at 10pm on 29 November, with a new remote payment system coming into effect the following day.
Standards & PracticesAt next week's EuroTier 2014 event (Hanover, 11-14 November), ExxonMobile will be exhibiting its Mobile Pegasus range of natural gas engine oils.
Lubricants & Systems
DAF Trucks has been awarded the title LGV Manufacturer of the Year for its Euro 6 engine design and the firm's interactive Driver Performance Assistant programme, which encourages cost and fuel efficient driving.
Rigids
Renault Trucks is the latest truck manufacturer to choose Goodyear's cost-cutting Kmax and Fuelmax tyres as additional original equipment options on its latest vehicle range.
Tyres & Retreads
Road safety charity Brake has announced the dates for its annual Fleet Safety Awards, which this year are sponsored by Arval.
Health & Safety Legislation
Commercial vehicle registrations for 2014 have passed the 300,000 mark, with demand up 27% in October, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Heavy Goods Vehicles
West Coast Sea Products has taken delivery of its first Schmitz Cargobull rigid reefer, after the trailer manufacturer was able to supply a custom-built body, assembled by West Midlands-based Bevan Group, within eight weeks.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Construction operator Lemon Groundwork Solutions has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Iveco Stralis Hi-Street rigid.
Rigids
TIP Trailer Services and Knorr-Bremse have scooped a second trailer innovation award for the iTAP remote control system this time at the 2015 Fleet Transport Awards, in Dublin, organised by the Irish road transport and haulage industry.
Trailers
Innovative logistics specialist Brit European has upgraded forklift trucks on nine of its box van trailers to Terberg Kinglifter trailer-mounted forklifts.
Forklift Trucks