Falkirk-based Finewood Joinery has taken delivery of two new vehicles for its fleet, supplied on contract hire by Fraikin.
Finance & Leasing
Kent-based Harlex Haulage Services has taken delivery of a new plant body from Andover Trailers – the first time the company has opted for a new-build from the Hampshire manufacturer.
Bodies & Bodywork
Value retailer Boyes has taken delivery of a fixed double-deck trailer, from Transdek UK, which has been designed to accommodate the operator’s 1,830mm-high roll cages for deliveries to stores in urban areas.
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Tarmac subcontractor Heathrow Haulage has become the 250th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation, increasing its mpg by almost 5% in just six months.
FORS
Aberdeen-based haulier Wm Walker Transport has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors – its first Volvo trucks in 40 years.
Tractor Units
Capital Roofing Centre has taken delivery of a new flagship vehicle, with bespoke body by Bevan Specialist Products.
Bodies & Bodywork
Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealer Sparshatts Truck & Van has been acquired by a team that includes the manufacturer’s truck sales dealer of the year.
Dealerships
MiX Telematics has announced that it is partnering with the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) on a road safety event, taking place next month.
Road Safety
Northern Ireland haulier McBurney Transport Group has taken delivery of 25 new Volvo trucks – all tractor units and including one of the limited edition Aisla FH tractors.
Tractor Units
Waste management operator Sivyer has deployed Freeway’s fleet management software to manage its 110-strong fleet of tippers, grabs and concrete trucks, as well as 20 other items of plant.
Fleet Management Systems
Shell is opening a new hydrogen refuelling station at Shell Beaconsfield, on the M40, which will be the first ‘under the canopy’ hydrogen refuelling station, where hydrogen is offered along with petrol and diesel.
Alternative Fuels
Fruit and vegetable distributor NV Transport has taken delivery of four refrigerated longer semi-trailers (LSTs), built by Gray & Adams and supplied by Asset Alliance Group.
Finance & Leasing