A 6x2 new Volvo FH tractor unit, equipped with the lightweight pusher axle, has entered service at specialist bulk powder haulier Arclid Transport.
Tractor Units
The Freight Transport Association has started taking nominations for the FTA everywoman Transport and Logistics 2015 Awards.
Driver / People Management
Rochdale-based J Freight has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a Euro 6 Range T 460 6x2 tractor unit, which joins what was previously a DAF-exclusive fleet.
Tractor Units
Gareth Jones, managing director of ebm-papst Automotive and Drives is to be the new SMMT president, taking office from 1 January 2015.
People
CV lift specialist Stertil Koni has extended its four post lift range with the introduction of the ST4600, which it claims is among the heaviest-duty platform lifts in the world.
Lifting Equipment
National automotive parts reconditioning specialist DPF Clean Team says it can now clean up to 1,000 DPFs (diesel particulate filters) and SCR (selective catalytic reduction) units per month.
Selective Catalyst Reduction
Torotrak's Flybrid KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) for buses and commercial vehicles has taken first prize in the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Award for Automotive Innovation 2014.
Hybrids
Iveco is introducing a high-spec Platinum version of its New Daily 35-130 (International Van of the Year 2015), designed to appeal to owner-drivers and small businesses wanting more style and comfort.
Panel Vans
Marshfield, near Chippenham, haulier FG Bond & Son has put a rather special new Volvo FH drawbar rigid into service to celebrate 80 years in business.
Rigids
Commercial vehicle fleet operators should be moving from manufacturer CO2 figures to more realistic measures when calculating their carbon footprint, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions.
Fleet Management Systems
Following August's acquisition of Burnt Tree by Enterprise Rent-A-Car earlier this year, the Shrewsbury-based truck rental firm has benefitted from a further multi-million pound investment into its Refrigerental temperature-controlled division.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Indigo Waste Services has taken delivery of its first T460 6x2 tractor unit – an addition to its 15-strong Renault and Scania fleet.
Tractor Units