Many fleets are missing a trick by allowing unsightly locking bars on trailers to distort their branding.
Trailers
Office supplies company Lyreco UK has acquired a further 57 panel vans from Burnt Tree as part of a fleet replacement programme, this time going for 5 tonners, instead of its usual 3.5 tonners.
Rigids
Haulage operator Bartrums Group is fitting TankSafe fuel security devices to its 80-strong fleet of Mercedes-Benz tractor units, after trials delivered "unparalleled results".
Security Equipment
Building materials supplier CEMEX UK has extended its fleet with 27 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units to operate from its cement production plant in Rugby.
Tractor Units
Coach operator Travellers Choice has taken delivery of six B11R coaches, citing fuel economy as the key factor in its decision.
Bus & Coach
Logistics business Bedfords has ordered 47 new Iveco trucks for its 100-strong fleet – 39 Euro 6 Stralis Hi-Way tractors and eight Euro 6 Eurocargo rigid trucks.
Fleet Operating Costs
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a competition to prove the value and business benefits achievable from Driver CPC courses.
Driver CPC
DAF has announced it will unveil its new CF Silent truck at IAA Hanover next month (25 September to 2 October).
Rigids
In a first for the UEFA Champions League, global automotive sponsor Nissan kicked carbon emissions into touch with the addition of all-electric vehicles to the official UEFA vehicle fleet.
Electric Vehicles
Volvo's Euro 6 FM series is now available for car transporter applications, as a low height 6x2 rigid with sleeper cab.
Car TransportersBrake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking, this may cause under-braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work. Affected vehicles will be recalled. Where necessary, the brake pipes will be replaced. Vehicle ID: VF1FW0ZBC48036887 to VF1FW58H548986887
Recalls
Operators considering Euro 6 vehicles can now trial the technology thanks to Ryder, which has extended its rental fleet with 13 of the latest trucks and tractors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles