Bread manufacturer Warburtons is getting real-time visibility of its 800-strong fleet, having extended its Paragon routing and scheduling system with a fleet control module and linked this to a Navman wireless GPS vehicle tracking system.
Telematics
Goodyear has launched its new Fuelmax truck tyre range, which includes the first steer tyre (385/55R22.5) classified A-grade for fuel economy under EU tyre labelling – potentially saving a 50-strong truck fleet £210,000 per year, according to the firm.
Tyres & RetreadsM&P Survey Equipment has added four Mercedes-Benz Citans to its fleet, after a trial revealed that the compact model was better suited to its operation than Vito vans it previously used.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Fiat Professional is reporting an increase of 70% in its UK sales last year, outpacing growth in the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market and its rivals.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A revolutionary zero-emission engine that could also save temperature-controlled truck operators thousands of pounds in fuel is on track to undertake on-vehicle testing this summer.
Alternative Fuels
Transport and warehousing business Green Group is upgrading its 90-strong fleet with 50 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units – one of the manufacturer's largest Euro 6 orders to date.
Tractor Units
Stephenson College is renowned for excellence and innovation in learning and has trained thousands of people to get the qualifications they need to get a better job or seek promotion at work. We are considered one of the best designed and up to date colleges in the country with fantastic facilities, industry standard workshops, excellent success rate and friendly and approachable staff.
People
Based at our recently acquired Middleton Depot you will be responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance and presentation of a fleet of 53 vehicles to exacting standards and managing a maintenance team of approximately 15 staff.
People
Rental company Leeds Commercial was handed the keys of the first Euro 6 DAF LF Construction truck to come off the Leyland Trucks production line at an event last week (16 January 2014).
Tippers
FreightForce Distribution has taken delivery of 10 Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, after an evaluation suggested it scored on whole life costs.
Tractor Units
Banbury Council has bought a specially equipped 4x4 Fuso Canter to keep the roads clear of ice and snow during the winter, should the need arise. .
Light Commercial Vehicles
A vehicle recovery firm in Hull has been fined £5,000 with £3,760 costs after a technician suffered serious back injuries when a seven-tonne truck fell from a jack and trapped him underneath.
Lifting & Handling