Civil engineering contractor Midwest Plant of Brecon, South Wales has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 tractor, after “better than expected” performance of its previous three-year-old FH12 unit.
Axles
Bodybuilder and converter CoolKit has set up a new aftersales department with a nationwide network of mobile refrigeration engineers to meet growing business demand.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Piling equipment supplier Piletec has taken delivery of five new Isuzu Forward 7.5-tonne rigids, replacing its first Isuzu vehicles which have been in use for four years.
Rigids
Logistics business Howard Tenens has taken delivery of three double-deck longer semi-trailers (LSTs) from Tiger Trailers for its contract with Toolstation, a supplier of tools and accessories to the trade.
Longer Semi-Trailers
Bus drivers are the UK’s most loved professional drivers, noted for their safe and considerate driving, while van drivers are the least popular.
Road Safety
Bathroom and kitchen supplier PJH has completed a £4 million upgrade of its fleet, with 63 new vehicles from Asset Alliance Group.
Finance & Leasing
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has announced that it has started a statutory consultation process regarding a potential workforce reduction at its Northern Ireland facilities.
Bus & Coach
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced a new workshop to help members progress through the scheme’s accreditation levels.
FORS
IVECO has announced a deal with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide “preferential” financing for the truck maker’s Natural Power vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
Fraserburgh-based Gray & Adams has announced pre-tax profits of almost £10 million for the last financial year.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Operators are reminded that, from Monday 5 March, DVSA traffic examiners will be issuing on-the-spot fines for any drivers’ hours offences committed in the last 28 days.
Driver / People Management
Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled its third-generation Sprinter, available to order now with delivery from June.
Light Commercial Vehicles