Aberdeen-based EIS Waste Services has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Econics – the first to be commissioned in Scotland with the Powershift 3 automated transmission.
Road Safety
Window, door and conservatory manufacturer Direct Trade has taken delivery of 15 Mercedes-Benz Atego rigids, after a demonstrator vehicle delivered a “substantial cost saving” on fuel in just one week.
Rigids
Galway-based Callinan Coaches is reporting lower running costs after adopting a regrooving policy for its fleet of coaches fitted with Michelin X Multiway 3D tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Derbyshire-based specialist vehicle manufacturer Advanced KFS says its longstanding partnership with chassis systems maker AL-KO Kober is delivering much-needed expertise on a range of vehicles, ranging from recovery trucks to car transporters.
Chassis
West Midlands-based Alwin has taken delivery of two more DAF vehicles, to meet growing demand for its move into temperature-controlled distribution.
Tractor Units
Vision Express has welcomed the government’s campaign, launched yesterday (23 July), to educate all UK drivers on the importance of checking their eyesight.
Road Safety
The A6 between Luton and Cumbria has topped the list of Britain’s most dangerous roads, accounting for 70 fatalities between 2012 and 2016.
Road Safety
Demolition and waste management business R Collard has taken delivery of a new flagship Volvo FH16-750 8x4 pusher Tag Axle Tridem heavy haulage tractor.
Tractor Units
Materials handling equipment manufacturer Narrow Aisle has renewed a telematics contract with Ctrack to manage its service engineer van fleet.
Telematics
Kent-based Equinox Recycling is reporting a 10% increase in profits since fitting its waste collection fleet with Enviroweigh bin-weighing technology, from Vehicle Weighing Solutions (VWS).
Weighing Equipment
Reynolds Catering Supplies has ordered 37 vehicles from Isuzu, as part of a fleet upgrade, including 12 of the new Forward 13.5-tonne rigids.
Rigids
The government’s recent announcement of a new 4.25-tonne licence derogation has been welcomed by vehicle leasing business Arval, which is calling it “a progressive step” towards more alternative-fuelled vans.
Alternative Fuels