Reclaimed bricks and stone supplier Hitchens of Exeter has purchased its first heavy truck in the form of a new-series Volvo FL – and the driver is describing it as like a Rolls-Royce.
Rigids
Smith Construction Group says it has cut its annual fuel bill by 15% since installing Masternaut telematics across its 60 strong fleet of HGVs, including tippers and skip loaders.
Telematics
Mercedes-Benz dealer Rygor has supplied two Actros tractor units to recycling and renewable energy specialist Viridor, to support its West Sussex County Council contract.
Tractor Units
MiX Telematics has announced that it will be launching three new telematics products at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Telematics
Citroen has announced that it will unveil the first Citroen LCVs to be fitted with Euro 6 BlueHDi engines, incorporating selective catalytic reduction technology, at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Online retailer Battery Megastore (UK) is now offering the latest heavy-duty commercial vehicle battery from Northstar.
Batteries
Airport parking business Secure Airparks has placed an order with Wrightbus for two StreetLite 9.5m wheel forward buses with Cummins Euro 5 engines and Micro Hybrid technology.
Bus & Coach
Logistics operator Kelly International has taken delivery of 15 curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, comprising 10 replacements and five new additions, extending its trailer fleet to 27.
Trailers
Oil delivery firm Tincknell Fuels has adopted a full Michelin tyre policy and is fitting MultiWay 3D tyres across its 30-strong truck fleet to boost uptime and ensure deliveries can be made in all weathers.
Tyres & Retreads
Belt drive designer Gates has launched a range of heavy-duty belt kits for major truck brands in a move, says the company, that underlines it recent commitment to the truck and bus market.
Belts & Chains
Irish distribution business A&T Transport has added two Krone Profi Liner curtainsider semi-trailers to its fleet and says they are bringing additional flexibility, as well as boosting load security.
Trailers
Hako Machines has taken delivery of a custom-built MAN TGM truck to transport two of its new 3-tonne road-sweeper machines to roadshows across the country.
Tail Lifts