Bodybuilder Ingimex is extending its range with the Iveco Daily Luton van.
Bodies & Bodywork
Glass repair business National Windscreens (South East) is implementing an on-board camera system in its van fleet to cut costs and reduce the risk of fraudulent claims – and says it has already been able to challenge two claims.
Telematics
The government has announced that the HGV road user levy has netted more than £17 million from foreign truck drivers in the first four months of operation – way ahead of the target of £20 million for year one.
Road Legal
Livestock haulage firm Chris Waite Transport has taken delivery of its first Renault Range T, a 520 6x2 rigid with sleeper cab.
RigidsHeavy-duty lifting equipment supplier Somerstotalkare is extending its workshop equipment maintenance service to cover Stertil hydraulic lifts and other kit from a range of manufacturers.
Lifting Equipment
Commercial vehicle lift manufacturer Stertil Koni has been awarded a European patent for Skylift, its space-saving vertical platform lift.
Lifting EquipmentRyder is increasing its trailer rental fleet with 60 new 13.6 metre tri-axle single compartment refrigerated trailers.
Trailers
The AA has placed an order for 343 Ford Transit vans to join its fleet of patrol vehicles, after a comprehensive evaluation resulted in the Transit Custom's selection.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Waste management business Go Waste has added a Mercedes-Benz Arocs to its 18-strong fleet and says the latest acquisition is already delivering better fuel performance than any of its other eight-wheelers.
Rigids
A transport manager has been disqualified indefinitely after she failed to tackle "very serious and repeated" infringements.
Driver / People Management
Evidence released by DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) suggests that the vast majority of professional drivers will have completed their 35 hours' periodic Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) training by the 10 September2014 deadline.
Driver / People Management
Waste management business Norriskips is picking up productivity with a new Euro 6 Mercedes Arocs – a 44-tonne gtw drawbar, kitted out with Hyva hookloader bodywork.
Municipal Vehicles