Early adoption has paid off for supermarket trolley business KJ Pike, which acquired a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros in November 2012 and has now achieved fuel savings for more than a year.
Tractor Units
Fleet management business BT Fleet has launched an engine remapping service for light commercial vehicles which, it claims, can deliver fuel savings of 15% and cut emissions by 25%.
Engine/Transmission Management
Iveco has appointed Emerald Truck & Van as its new distributor for Ireland.
Dealerships
Samworth Brothers Distribution has acquired its first Scania trucks, a fleet of 15 R 440 LA6x2/2MNA Streamline Highline tractor units.
Tractor Units
Figures released by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) show that members using its Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) are 86% less likely to have serious brake defects, compared to average VOSA findings.
Road Legal
Van fleet operators can pick up useful tips for fleet performance by visiting ATS Euromaster's stand at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May, NEC, Birmingham).
Tyres & Retreads
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the chancellor to cut fuel duty by 3p per litre in his Budget next month, rather than just freezing it.
Fuel Pricing
In a world first, WheelRight has achieved accreditation from the National Measurement Office for its weigh-in-motion tyre pressure technology.
Tyres & Retreads
Owner-operator Phil Barton of P&A Barton has taken delivery of his first new Volvo FH500, customised with special livery more typically seen on Danish show trucks.
Tractor Units
Renault Trucks says that the chassis architecture in its new range can reduce body mounting time by up to 20%, thanks to the modular design enabling multiple configurations.
Chassis
The official story of London's New Routemaster bus has now been published, with help from Transport for London and contributions from personnel involved in its design and manufacture.
Bus & Coach
Burflex Scaffolding says it has cut operational costs by £4,000 per month on labour costs since installing Fleetmatics GPS vehicle tracking on its 40-strong fleet.
Telematics