Thompsons has launched a new 8x4 side-tipping grab truck aimed at the utilities sector and is promising “dramatically improved versatility and productivity”.
Tippers
Haulage firm V Fraser & Sons has taken delivery of one of 50 special Volvo FH ‘Aisla Edition’ trucks released by the manufacturer to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Tractor Units
Calor Gas says TruTac’s tachograph analysis technology is underpinning the company’s fleet compliance and safety strategy.
Driver / People Management
Ray Moran International Transport has taken delivery of ten Krone trailers for its fleet, citing quality and flexibility as reasons for the selection.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Forward Trucking Services has taken delivery of its first new Mercedes-Benz vehicles, two Actros tractors, one of which has special gold livery to mark the operator’s 50th anniversary.
Tractor Units
With just over three months to go until the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), too few operators have got to grips with their new responsibilities.
Standards & Practices
Vegetable grower and distributor Huntapac has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, following “highly impressive” fuel performance from a demonstrator unit.
Tractor Units
Plant hire firm Ardent Hire Solutions has taken delivery of the first of a 32-strong order for new Volvo trucks, as part of its strategy to double the size of its operation in the next five years.
Rigids
The owner of a Scottish fuel distribution firm says he “can’t believe” how good Michelin’s X Works tyres are, after switching to the brand following a trial last year.
Tyres & Retreads
Acumen Automotive Logistics and Lohr Automotive are nearing completion of a £500,000 refurbishment of 20 vehicle transporters, following a staggered maintenance programme to minimise downtime.
Car Transporters
Volvo Trucks has donated a used FH tractor unit to Transaid, which the charity will use in Uganda for its professional driver training project.
Tractor Units
The government has announced 20 local authorities that have each won a share of £20 million as part of the next tranche from the Clean Bus Technology Fund.
Emissions Control