Vehicle repair firm Stepney Brothers has taken delivery of a second two-post lift from Stertil Koni to support growing demand for its services.
Workshop
Aylesbury Vale District Council is investing in a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Econics for its waste collection and recycling operation.
Municipal Vehicles
Pallet distributor and wood waste recycling firm Motward has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 tractor and has dedicated it to boss Jason Tolhurst.
Tractor Units
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has become the first UK customer to take delivery of Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks equipped with PowerShift 3 gearbox, instead of the Allison transmission.
Transmissions
Morgan McLernon and Culina Group have taken delivery of 50 Schmitz Cargobull trailers, supplied by commercial vehicle finance provider Asset Alliance’s ATE truck and trailer division.
Finance & Leasing
Exeter-based housing provider DCH has achieved Van Excellence accreditation for its 250-strong fleet of light commercial vehicles.
Standards & Practices
Transport firm AK Express Scotland has been refused permission to operate HGVs, after the industry regulator found the licence application to be “a front”.
Standards & Practices
Abnormal load transporter Mar-Train has taken delivery of its third five-axle extending stepframe trailer from Andover Trailers, describing the trailer maker as “the best in the business”.
Trailers
Brewery and pub owner Marston’s Beer Company has ordered 54 new Mercedes-Benz vehicles as part of its strategy to replace a multi-marque secondary distribution fleet with Mercedes-Benz trucks.
Telematics
The FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries – and for 2018 they include a category for men who are advancing the progress of women working in the sector.
People
Four UK fleets are among a group of international operators testing the first e-Crafter vans from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Scottish haulier JL Wilkie & Co says its Volvo FH-540 tractor with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission has “far exceeded” expectations, with “remarkable” fuel returns.
Tractor Units