Hargreaves Logistics has signed a deal with Steertrak to complete a programme of axle, wheel and steering alignment across its fleet of tractor units, rigids and trailers.
Wheel Alignment
For the second year running, Citroën's Ready to Run commercial vehicle programme has won the Vans A2Z One-Stop Shop Award.
Car Derived Vans
Mann + Hummel has been named a GM Supplier of the Year for the 19th time and also received the company's Overdrive Award – reserved for just four suppliers worldwide.
Engines & Engine Parts
Road safety charity Brake is calling on small businesses with employees who drive for work to explore how they can cut costs and improve road safety, using its free guide.
Road Safety
Howard Tenens move to convert a further 36 of its trucks converted to run on a blend of CNG (compressed natural gas) and diesel means that 85% of its LGV fleet is now dual-fuel.
Alternative Fuels
Gateshead-based general haulage contractor Tyneside Express has added four DAF CF 85-460 6x2 Euro 5 tractor units, plated at 44 tonne, to its 14-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Cheshire bulk tanker operator Arclid Transport is reporting that its new Euro 6 DAF CF mid-lift axle FTP tractor, fitted with alloy wheels has resulted in a weight of just 7,780 kgs, including driver and half a tank of fuel.
Tankers
Metcalfe Plant of Penrith has taken delivery of a pair of 360bhp Scania tippers bodied with Thompsons Loadmaster tippers, each specified for different roles.
Tippers
Aberdeen-based Caledonian Logistics has taken delivery of 13 new MAN TGX 26.540 6x2 tractor units for its Aberdeen, Inverness and Cumbernauld locations.
Tractor Units
The first new series FH rigids in the UK have gone into service with Sheffield-based Universal Recycling Company, which recently also took delivery of a '63' plate Volvo FMX 8x4 hooklift.
Municipal Vehicles
This summer's IRTE Skills Challenge is gathering steam, according to organiser IRTE, as eight new bus and coach operators sign up for the contest.
Apprenticeships
Wimbledon-based contractor Cappagh has taken delivery of 20 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter tippers.
Light Commercial Vehicles