Boston- and Hull-based general haulage and storage operator ET Morris and Sons has taken delivery of 10 Krone flatbed trailers, which, says the company, can be quickly and easily retrofitted with curtainsider bodies.
Trailers
Construction operator Cappagh has reinforced its commitment to Scania with the addition of 19 P 360 CB 8x4 MHZ eight-wheelers, and a double-drive R 480 CA 6x4 MNA Topline tractor unit to its fleet.
Tippers
Having announced a customer satisfaction index (CSI) more than 20 years ago, Scania has now launched a new version, which the trucks OEM says is to help improve the performance of its UK service and sales network.
Dealerships
Bus, coach and truck operators now have even more choice of annual test providers, as VOSA announces the opening of the 350th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF).
VOSA Testing
A report into air quality, by CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), has been welcomed by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), which has urged relevant parties to work together to reduce harmful emissions.
Emissions
Bibby Distribution says that investing in its fleet assets and advanced driver training during 2012 led to a reduction in diesel consumption of 2%.
Driver / People Management
Data published by VOSA reveals that Volvo Trucks' UK dealer network achieved a first-time national pass rate of 94.7% for MOT tests conducted in the five months of 2013.
MOT Testing Equipment
Shell's advanced telematics system for heavy goods vehicles, dubbed FuelSave Partner, now comes with the option of an in-cab screen, as of today (23 July 2013).
Telematics
Florists Gareth and Amanda Sweet have bought a Mercedes-Benz Citan van, having waited some time – having heard of its impending introduction back in 2011.
Car Derived Vans
Lincolnshire-based Cropley Coach is now operating a Volvo B9R 13m coach, with Sunsundegui bodywork, following good performance from two other Volvos on the same chassis.
Bus & Coach
Engineers at Millbrook Proving Ground will be showcasing their PEMS (portable emissions measurement system) capability at the LCV2013 event, being staged again at Millbrook.
Emissions Control
Mercedes-Benz van dealer Hughes of Aylesbury has joined forces with Thames Valley Police in a crime-busting initiative to thwart metal thieves.
Security Equipment