Neill & Brown Global Logistics has taken delivery of the first trucks in its fleet renewal programme, two Euro 6 Volvo FH tractors.
Tractor Units
RGF Logistics is conducting fuel trials on two Volvo New FH Euro-6 6x2 tractor units with a view to comparing them against other vehicles in its 80strong fleet.
Tractor UnitsThe CV Show 2014 will mark the last event to be supported by Crystal Communications and transport industry veteran Bob Sockl.
CV Show
National Express has ordered 600 buses from Alexander Dennis in a deal said to be worth £100 million over the next five years.
Bus & Coach
'Could have done better', appears to be the transport industry's verdict on yesterday's (19 March 2014) budget. While it may have been for doers, makers and savers, as the Chancellor put it, there wasn't much joy for hard-pressed transport operators.
Fleet Operating Costs
SmartWitness has launched an advanced vehicle journey recorder that it describes as a "game changer", delivering video footage of incidents within 60 seconds.
Fleet Operating Costs
Wholesaler Canim Fruit & Veg has taken delivery of nine Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, the first new vehicles to join its 30-strong fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Renault Trucks has introduced a two-year warranty for approved parts, purchased and fitted within its authorised dealer network.
Vehicle Parts
Coach operator Ellisons Travel has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 vehicle, a MAN Neoplan P20 Tourliner.
Bus & Coach
LNG/CNG (liquefied/compressed natural gas) and diesel dual-fuel conversion specialist Prins Autogas UK has revealed an impressive list of committed applications for the next few months.
Alternative Fuels
Haulier Dixon International has switched to Michelin X Line Energy tyres across its fleet, after a trial revealed it could cut its fuel bill by more than 5% – a saving tht amounts to more than its annual tyre bill.
Tyres & Retreads
Shell has partnered with telematics specialist Omnitracs Europe to expand its Shell FuelSave Partner solution. The new offering combines Shell's fuel management services with Omnitrac's fleet management capability in a single telematics unit.
Fleet Management Systems