Civil engineering firm O'Brien Contractors has taken delivery of a 32-tonne Scania 8x4 rigid, fitted with an Andover Trailers plant body.
Trailers
Manufacturers and operators are being invited to pitch for a prize in the Low Carbon Champions awards, organised by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).
Alternative Fuels
Aggregates business GD Harries & Sons has extended its 50-strong fleet with three Euro 6 Scania vehicles.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Office products supplier Lyreco has extended its fleet with 82 Renault Master 3.5-tonne vans and four DAF 7.5-tonne rigids fitted with box bodies and tail-lifts.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo Trucks is launching a low-entry version of the new Volvo FE for Euro 6, with a flat cab floor design, improved visibility and space for four crew.
Municipal Vehicles
Engineering, research and test consultancy MIRA is to open a new facility in Spain for the development of brake systems.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone is in buoyant mood after visitor numbers to its stand at the recent Commercial Vehicle Show were up by 42%, compared to last year's event.
Tyres & Retreads
Commercial vehicle registrations dipped by just over 4% last month, after van registrations remained static, year on year, and were accompanied by another sharp monthly dip in new truck sales.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Concert tour and events transport specialist Stardes, which specifies low-ride trucks for their ability to pull the trailer sizes it oiffers, has standardised on dual-height fifth wheels from Jost.
Tractor Units
Malcolm Logistics says its new 50-foot container, unveiled at last month's Multimodal 2014 show at the NEC, is set to "revolutionise the way goods will be moved in the future."
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Architectural coatings business PPG Industries has ordered 21 Iveco Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractor units, after trialling demonstrators from three alternative manufacturers and evaluating driver feedback.
Tractor Units
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