Freshlinc has taken delivery of 60 Schmitz Cargobull multi-temperature refrigerated trailers, citing durability and cost efficiency as reasons for the deal.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Staples Vegetables has paid tribute to IT provider Truckfile for the role it played in it being the first haulier to participate in the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme.
Fleet Management Systems
Scania (Great Britain) has announced that Martin Hay will take over as managing director from 1September, replacing Claes Jacobsson, who is returning to the truck manufacturer’s Swedish HQ.
People
Clifford Tappin of Lovell Fuels has been crowned driver of the year by the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS).
Driver / People Management
Transport and distribution operator Helsby and Longden has taken delivery of six Krone Coil Liners, as part of its strategy to grow business in the steel transport sector.
Trailers
Volvo is demonstrating its new autonomous electric bus in Gothenburg, Sweden throughout the Volvo Ocean Race.
Electric Vehicles
Preston-based demolition and groundworks contractor JS Berry has taken delivery of its first Fuso Canter, declaring the truck quality and dealer service “an unbeatable package”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Emissions control company Eminox held a celebratory event last week (14 June) at its Gainsborough headquarters to mark 40 years in business.
Emissions Control
Reading Buses has ordered five Metrodecker Euro VI double-deckers from Optare – the manufacturer’s first order for the new vehicle.
Bus & Coach
Aggregates business GS Hughes has taken delivery of 20 Mercedes-Benz Arocs, completing the upgrade of its 42-strong fleet to 100% Mercedes-Benz.
Rigids
Removals business Flemings of Rosyth has taken delivery of two Volvo FL rigids – its first new Volvo trucks for two decades.
Rigids
Scania dealer Keltruck has installed a set of wireless column mobile lifts in its Workshop branch, to provide a total lifting capacity of 30 tonnes.
Workshop