Distribution and warehousing business Harrison Solway has taken delivery of six Profi Liner curtainsider trailers, from Krone, to meet increased demand for pallet transport services.
Trailers
As next generation petrol and hybrid engines offer new fuel efficiency and emissions standards, diesel is unlikely to remain the default engine choice for fleets in a decade's time, says GE Capital, Fleet Services.
Alternative Fuels
The world's largest heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers are calling for more progress over regulatory harmonisation for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions through greater cooperation among European, North American and Japanese regulators.
Green Vehicles
Emergency plumbing business Dyno Plumbing Scotland has ordered 17 Volkswagen Caddy vans as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fish supplier King Foods has extended its 18-strong, Mercedes-Benz-only van fleet with two more Sprinters.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Disagreements with rental companies about vehicle condition could soon be a thing of the past, with the launch of a new app from Dawsonrentals Truck & Trailer.
Trailers
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, as the management truism goes. Brian Tinham talks to three very different operators about how they prepare their fleets for winter
Personal Protective Equipment
CV operators are constantly required to improve service levels and efficiency, but what if your fleet's performance, availability and maintenance are a matter of life and death? Toby Clark talks to fleet managers working in the emergency services
Fleet Management Systems
Gearboxes can be confusing so, given that they rarely cause problems, tend to get neglected. In the first of a two-part series, Brian Tinham talks to Scania's Keith Gallon about troubleshooting
Continuing Professional Development
Based at our recently acquired Middleton Depot you will be responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance and presentation of a fleet of 56 vehicles to exacting standards and managing a maintenance team of approximately 24 staff.
People
The biennial show that brings together the pan-European commercial vehicle industry – IAA – took place in Hanover, Germany, early last month. John Challen and Brian Tinham round up key developments
Gearboxes
Fleet managers thinking about a wholesale shift to R&M contracts for their trucks need to consider more than simply shedding workshop costs. Steve Banner reports
Maintenance