Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced that 100 of its Actros1 tractors will be released to the UK market in March.
Tractor Units
Irish haulier Hendrick European is planning to specify Michelin tyres, after a trial of four leading brands delivered “drastic results”, with Michelin outperforming its competitors and delivering twice the mileage.
Tyres & Retreads
Tanker and environmental waste operator Biomarsh Environmental has signed a deal with Vacu-Lug for a full tyre management service.
Tyres & Retreads
Cumbria-based Cubby Construction has expanded its nine-strong HGV fleet with a new Volvo FM drawbar rigid.
Rigids
Adam Baker from DAF dealer Chassis Cab has won DAF’s UK technician of the year title for 2018.
People
Mercedes-Benz has announced that ten of its fully electric eActros trucks will begin on-road trials with operators in the next few weeks.
Electric Vehicles
Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage has taken delivery of seven Stralis NP 4x2 tractors – its first IVECO vehicles and also its first natural gas-powered units.
Alternative Fuels
RTITB is hosting a seminar to help logistics and transport training providers ensure that they comply with the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Vehicle recycling business Charles Trent is reporting positive performance with six new Volvo trucks delivered last year.
Car Transporters
Food distribution business Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 56 Schmitz Cargobull reefers as part of a replacement programme for its 780-strong fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Gatwick Airport has replaced two 11-year-old Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with two new Sprinters, this time with crew cabs, citing the brand’s “all-important reliability”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
O’Donovan Waste Disposal has taken delivery of more Mercedes-Benz Econic skiploaders. The latest arrivals, according to the waste management business, make it the largest operator of direct vision skiploaders in the UK.
Road Safety