Fuel security device manufacturer TISS has appointed Paul Cook as business development manager, following a period of record sales.
Highway services firm BEAR Scotland has acquired a fleet of tipper trucks fitted with Hyva underfloor three-way tipping gears, enabling loads to be tipped off either side of the vehicle, as well as from the rear.
Ramage Transport has chosen 10 Mercedes-Benz New Actros trucks, after tests revealed the vehicles delivered a mile per gallon better fuel efficiency than others in the trial.
Carmarthenshire-based AV Coatings has taken delivery of a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter, with a body built and equipped by Bevan Group.
Bulk haulier Robinsons of Worcester has secured a major three-year deal from building materials supplier Cemex UK. The operator has boosted its fleet with 12 new Scania trucks to service the contract.
West Midlands-based waste management and recycling company Haz Environmental has acquired a new MAN TGS 32.360 8x4, with specialist vacuum tanker equipment from Whale Tankers.
Masternaut has launched its next-generation telematics platform Masternaut Connect which, says the company, "rewrites telematics" and offers fleet managers "game-changing business intelligence".
This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right individual to become a Forensic Vehicle Examiner. The successful candidate will provide expert examination and full technical reports on any type of vehicle for the North Wales Police;
other police forces and any other agencies as directed and will provide expert opinion and testimony to ensure the Force meets the criteria laid down in the ACPO Road Death Investigation Manual.
Loss of control possible. Possible fitting of a non-conforming fixing screw on the front axle of vehicles with Mecbal suspension systems. If the non-conforming screws are fitted, in the worst case, it is possible that the front axle could become insecure and the control of the vehicle lost.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out checks of fixing screws and replace where necessary. Vehicle ID: ZCFC357160D497633 to ZCFC357160D498383
Tesco is replacing its truck and trailer fleet with what it describes as quiet and environmentally friendly refrigeration equipment from Thermo King.
Refrigeration
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has launched a review into how DVLA (the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency) can deliver better services while also saving money for the taxpayer.
VOSA Testing
Schmitz Cargobull has taken on 150 additional employees to meet growing demand for box-body and reefer trailers from across Europe, which has pushed production at its Vreden factory in Germany to 1,500 trailers per month.
Trailers