Paisley-based MP Burke Transport has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 6x2 tractor unit to celebrate 25 years in business.
Car and commercial vehicle parts distributor Mill Autoquip has boosted its 100-strong Citroen LCV fleet with 40 Nemo X and six Berlingo vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Ford is extending its Blue Oval scholarship scheme in bid to boost the number of female engineers.
Apprenticeships
Linde Gases is running the first fleet of six eco-friendly Frostcruise vehicles in Europe, via its subsidiary Gist, for daily delivery to Marks & Spencer and Starbucks retail stores.
Refrigeration
For the second year running, Ford has been lauded as the most reliable van manufacturer and Ford Transit the most reliable van, according to a Fleet News survey of the 50 largest UK contract hire and leasing companies.
Panel Vans
Contract hire business Fraikin has invested in 400 new commercial vehicles for its nationwide rental fleet.
Roadside gas repairs could be cut from five days to five hours with National Grid's introduction of six 12-tonne Mercedes vehicles, which combine a coring unit and suction excavator into one vehicle.
Road resurfacing company Ferns Surfacing has saved £210,000 in one year on fuel and insurance premiums, thanks to TomTom fleet management technology in its vehicles.
Renault Trucks UK and BRS announced yesterday (21 November 2013) that it is starting consultation with employees at Dunstable, following a recommendation to relocate their UK HQ to Volvo in Warwick by August of 2014.
Driver / People Management
Exhaust engineering firm Eminox is congratulating Lothian Buses for winning Contribution to Sustainable Transport at the National Transport Awards 2013.
Selective Catalyst Reduction
UK pet and aquatic wholesaler Pedigree Wholesale has upgraded its 27-strong distribution fleet and included an Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigid in the mix for the first time.
Rigids
Tyre manufacturer Continental has opened a new plant in Germany, said to be the world's first integrated facility for retreading bus and truck tyres.
Tyres & Retreads