Drainage product supplier Drainfast is reporting fleet efficiency improvements and increased service levels since implementing the Maxoptra routing and scheduling system.
Tracking
Fresh produce supplier Swithenbank has taken delivery of 15 DAF LF 18-tonne trucks fitted with Carrier Transicold’s Syberia engineless refrigeration units, including five Twincool models for multi-temperature operations.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Cambridgeshire-based haulier Eaton Transport has taken delivery of two Renault Range T480 6x2s, citing “excellent service” and good fuel performance as key reasons for returning to the brand.
Tractor Units
Bus operator Lothian has renewed its Effitires contract with Michelin Solutions for a further three years.
Tyres & Retreads
Reading-based Horseman Coaches has taken delivery of two Plaxton Leopards and ordered 10 Panther Executive coaches, in a £3m investment to upgrade its fleet ahead of the introduction of the London ULEZ next year.
Bus & Coach
Euro Packaging UK has taken delivery of eight new Volvo FE rigids, declaring the new vehicles to be good value for money and “the right tools for the job”.
Rigids
Falkirk Car Carriers has taken delivery of a second Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor, after the first delivered on reliability and driver appeal.
Tractor Units
Online grocery retailer Ocado is adding 29 new IVECO Stralis NP tractors to its 147-strong fleet.
Alternative Fuels
Logistics operator Wincanton has appointed Autoglass to manage vehicle glass repair and replacement for its 3,700-strong fleet of commercial vehicles and 400-plus cars.
Windscreens, Windows / Equipment
Anglian Water is reporting positive early results from its trial of Michelin’s new Agilis CrossClimate van tyres, including up to twice the lifespan of its previous fitments.
Tyres & Retreads
Meat wholesaler Tican Chilled has taken delivery of eight Mercedes-Benz Antos 18-tonne rigid trucks with Chereau fridge bodies, all supplied on contract hire by Ryder.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Load handling equipment supplier Hiab has opened a new sales and service depot in Dudley, West Midlands – said to be its largest service site in the UK, at 1,860sqm.
Lifting & Handling