Wholesaler Palmer and Harvey has specified its first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz 18-tonners, complete with the automated transmissions that it believes have already contributed to a fuel cost saving on its dry freight fleet.
Rigids
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has endorsed the IRTE's irtec licensing scheme for commercial vehicle workshop technicians, and the new Workshop Accreditation scheme.
Irtec
While welcoming the inclusion of freight in the government's publication, 'Driving the Future Today – A Strategy for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles in the UK', the FTA (Freight Transport Association) says it is concerned that not enough funding or focus is being allocated to HGVs.
Alternative Fuels
An electrically powered city delivery van called the e-load up! has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Car Derived Vans
Nearly a year after it was launched, the Volvo FH has picked up the title of International Truck of the Year – the award voted on by commercial vehicle journalists throughout Europe.
Tractor Units
Essex-based Tower Security is patrolling clients' premises and homes with a new Mercedes-Benz Citan, after comparing its servicing costs and warranty to those of similar-sized vans from rival manufacturers.
Panel Vans
Aberdeen-based waste handling firm EIS Waste Services has invested more than £600,000 in its vehicle fleet, with Hyva equipment among its equipment upgrades.
Municipal Vehicles
Bus and coach operator National Express has ordered several of Bowmonk's Brakecheck systems, following a successful demonstration at its Walsall depot.
Rolling Roads
Logistics specialist Knights of Old is reaping the benefits of fitting Michelin tyres across its fleet, after a trial set of 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres clocked up more than 300,000km.
Tyres & Retreads
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has boosted its Caddy range with a BlueMotion version claimed to be the most fuel efficient of its kind every built by the German manufacturer.
Panel VansKleenoil By-Pass Filtration is looking for operators of large commercial vehicle fleets willing to test its Kleenfuel fuel-reducing aid, which it claims achieves at least a 5% saving and up to 8—10% in adverse conditions.
Fuel Systems
Despite evidence that safety belts double the chances of survival in a serious road accident, only half of all truck drivers wear them.
Road Legal