Renault Trucks is offering a Master 6-tonne rigid 6x2 low deck chassis cab, which it describes as a “game changer” and says will rival the traditional 4x2 7.5-tonner for urban operations.
Rigids
LTS Global Solutions has taken delivery of two Volvo FH13-500 tractors, chosen after an extensive multi-marque trial in which Volvo “came up trumps”.
Tractor Units
Eddie Stobart is backing a Network Rail campaign to stop HGV drivers from hitting low bridges.
Road Safety
BPW is expanding its digitalisation strategy with QR codes to make it easier for workshops to identify and order spare parts.
Workshop
Yearsley Logistics has taken delivery of its latest order of 20 Mercedes-Benz Actros, with the marque now accounting for almost all of the operator’s 200-strong tractor fleet.
Tractor Units
Ryder technician Kieran Leyland will be representing the UK in the heavy truck maintenance category at the EuroSkills 2018 finals, taking place in Budapest in September.
Apprenticeships
Plant hire business Rentool has taken delivery of its latest bespoke-built Andover Trailers plant body, citing build quality and longevity as reasons for returning to the brand.
Trailers
Vehicle leasing business Vanarama is now offering refrigerated vehicles converted by CoolKit, saying the vans will deliver an affordable option for any small business or start-up.
Finance & Leasing
Vehicle finance business Asset Alliance Group has acquired independent truck dealership Hanbury Riverside in a deal worth £17 million, including vehicle assets.
Finance & Leasing
Liverpool-based operator Barry’s Skip Hire has taken delivery of its first 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 hookloader, citing the vehicle’s lighter weight and payload capability.
Rigids
Nationwide Crash Repair Centres (NCRC) has taken delivery of its latest order of Isuzu trucks, 10 Forward N75.190 rigids, adding to 57 Isuzu vehicles already in its 115-strong fleet.
Rigids
British Gas is rolling out Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres across its entire van fleet following successful trials.
Tyres & Retreads