Haulage firm Barry Proctor Services has taken delivery of two Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractors, after two other Stralis trucks in the fleet delivered good fuel performance compared to other models.
Tractor Units
Belfast City Council has awarded a £300,000-plus contract to Masternaut to implement telematics across its municipal vehicle fleet to cover tracking while also delivering improvements in driver behaviour and safety, as well as fuel savings.
Driver / People Management
Terberg Fire & Rescue is to launch Telstar (Terberg Emergency Life-saving Support Tactical Ancillary Rescue) vehicle at this year’s Emergency Services Show (ESS – NEC, Birmingham 23—24 September 2015).
Emergency Service Vehicles
Ashok Leyland yesterday (19 August 2015) announced a further commitment to regenerating UK bus manufacturer Optare.
Bus & Coach
Gray & Adams will unveil a new lifting-deck urban semi-trailer at the Temperature-Controlled Storage & Distribution Show next month (Peterborough Arena, 16-17 September).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Continental says it is aiming to help operators maximise loads and minimise fuel costs with its new trailer tyres for mega liners.
Tyres & Retreads
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has renewed its tyre supply agreement with Michelin for its 46,000-strong fleet of cars and vans, citing product quality, safety and fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Neil Jacob is the new dealer principal at Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer S&B Commercials.
Driver / People Management
Tanker and bowser rental specialist T&M Plant has taken delivery of the first three of 10 new MAN TGM 18.290 BB 4x4 bowsers.
Tankers
Castell Howell Foods is now running the first two of its order for 23 new Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks – a pair of flagship 510bhp Actros 2551 tractor units pulling temperature-controlled Chereau semi-trailers.
Rigids
Coach hire company Marshalls has taken delivery of two 53-seater Volvo B11R Euro 6 coaches – “an easy decision”, it says, after its previous Volvos delivered good fuel economy and reliable service.
Bus & Coach
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a limited edition Sprinter to mark the vehicle’s 20th anniversary.
Panel Vans