North of England-based supermarket chain Booths has specified a pair of Vector1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold for two new semi-trailers joining its 25-strong fleet.
Refrigeration
National Grid has confirmed that a new road tanker loading facility will be built at the Grain LNG Terminal on the Isle of Grain, Kent – described as "a crucial supply point" by Gasrec, supplier of liquefied natural gas to the transport sector.
Alternative Fuels
Provisional results of the Department for Transport's Low Carbon Truck Trial have been published, showing that gas HGVs are cutting carbon by up to 9%.
Alternative Fuels
Family-owned Macpherson Coaches says vehicle defect reporting has been simplified since adopting the SmartCheck system for its fleet of nine coaches and seven buses.
Driver / People Management
Continental's new Conti Hybrid range, designed for long life on mixed use operations, is now available in 17.5 and 19.5 inch formats for light and medium-duty trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
UK universities are way ahead of the national average for electric vehicle ownership, according to research by Intelligent Car Leasing.
Electric Vehicles
Refrigerated haulage operator STS Logistics has taken delivery of the UK's first Renault Range T520 high-roof, flat-floor sleeper and is reporting a 10% fuel saving in the first two weeks of operation.
Tractor Units
Tyson H Burridge is reporting improved workshop performance and efficiency, following its implementation of the r2c Online workshop management system.
Workshop Management Systems
Forklift truck dealer BJB Lift Trucks has cut its fuel bill by 15% since introducing telematics to its fleet.
Telematics
Fuel security specialist TISS and trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull have announced a Europe-wide partnership deal which will see TankSafe fuel security devices available on Schmitz trailers, either as a retrofit or factory fit option.
Security Equipment
Ford has released details of the intensive testing regime it set for the new Transit, to simulate a tough 10-year working lifecycle for the vehicle.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Scania will be launching the first gas-powered Euro 6 truck in the UK later this year – bringing in a 340bhp P 340 LNG (liquefied natural gas) LA4x2MNA tractor unit.
Alternative Fuels