Shell has introduced an ultrasonic fuel sensor option for Shell FuelSave Partner, its fuel management telematics system for heavy goods vehicles.
Telematics
Following the Autumn Statement, when the Chancellor announced that the duty differential between diesel and methane will be held until 2024 (with a review in 2018), the Road Haulage Association believes operators need to consider gas and dual-fuel trucks more seriously.
Alternative Fuels
Fiat Professional has been named Green Van Manufacturer of the Year 2013, with its Fiorino picking up City Van of the Year for the second year running.
Green Vehicles
MOT tests for all diesel vehicles – including vans and trucks – are to be tightened to check that exhaust filters are still in place, according Roads Minister Robert Goodwill.
Engines & Engine Parts
Cornish Isuzu dealer T Harvey & Sons is reporting record sales for 2013, with 118 new trucks sold and one month still to go.
Tractor Units
Registrations of commercial vehicles rose strongly in November, up more than 22% month on month, and the market is on course to achieve its best result in five years, according to the SMMT.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Rental business Premier Truck Hire has made its first refrigerated vehicle acquisition, taking three temperature-controlled trucks, all based on 7.5-tonne DAF LF chassis with Gray & Adams insulated box bodies.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Asda Logistics Services has taken 50 dual-fuel Volvo FM methane-diesel tractor units for its new distribution centre at Asda Avonmouth, Bristol – the second largest single order for dual-fuel trucks.
Alternative Fuels
Wrings Transport is set to make a £20,000 saving on its insurance premium after installing Smart Witness accident cameras to its fleet of 50 vehicles.
Security Equipment
Transport organisations appear broadly pleased with yesterday's (5 December 2013) Autumn Statement, with the widely anticipated fuel duty freeze and the maintained differential for cleaner alternative fuels attracting the most attention.
Fleet Operating Costs
French haulier Souchon Services has added 44 MAN trucks to its fleet for long-haul transport and distribution.
Tractor Units
A new company has been launched to provide commercial fleet operators with combined tracking and camera technology to help protect against 'crash for cash' and other bogus accident claims – as well as to improve driver behaviour.
Telematics