Home delivery courier business Hermes has awarded two major contracts for vehicle additions to its fleet and to extend its tyre service agreement.
Tyres & Retreads
Rail contractor Alan Blaylock Haulage has acquired a bespoke tri-axle step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers, which it is using to move rail plant weighing up to 33 tonnes to sites across the north of England.
Trailers
Essex Bulk Services says it has gained at least half a tonne in payload from each of its 12 TopUsed, quality-approved MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units.
Tractor Units
Aluminium recycling business Alutrade has replaced a six-year-old Mercedes Atego with a new Euro 6 version, after experiencing high reliability from the previous truck.
Rigids
Scottish haulage business Baillie Brothers (Contractors) has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Renault Range C truck, which, according to the operator, is already delivering “impressive” fuel returns.
Tractor Units
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has renewed its aftermarket parts distribution contract with Norbert Dentressangle, in a three-year, multi-million pound deal.
Trailers
Dairy business Arla Foods has extended its tyre provision and service agreement with Bridgestone for a further three years, citing reduced call-out times and improved fuel efficiency.
Tyres & Retreads
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a telematics service with the RAC, which it says aims to make life easier for fleet users across the UK for £12.50 per month.
Telematics
Plant hire and rail engineering business AB2000 has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors, after a previous FH unit used for heavy haulage was described as “exceptional”.
Tractor Units
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have designed an axle module and associated production process for electric commercial vehicles that they claim will significantly cut costs.
AxlesManchester-based 151 Products has taken delivery of five new DAF trucks from Ryder s part of a replacement deal for its eight-strong fleet.
Rigids
As Brent crude dips below $50 per barrel and the price of diesel at the pumps plummets in response, transport operators large and small are rubbing their hands in glee. There are few developments likely to spread a smile on a director’s face as effectively as the unexpected collapse of one of his or her biggest cost lines.
Fuel Pricing