The HGV road user levy is “ultimately flawed” and should instead be based on criteria such as road type, distance travelled, vehicle size and emissions.
Road Legal
Freight Line Europe UK has taken delivery of four Renault Range T tractors – its first new Renault vehicles, chosen after positive experience with a secondhand vehicle from the marque.
Tractor Units
Maritime Transport has upgraded its Microlise telematics package to include new Proof of Delivery (POD), Driver Performance Management and Remote Digital Tachograph Download functionality.
Telematics
North West Roofing Supplies has taken delivery of four new Isuzu Urban 7.5-tonne rigids, describing the trucks as “the perfect tool” for the job.
Rigids
Bithells Waste Management has taken delivery of two new DAF CF 400s, equipped with Palfinger T22 hookloaders supplied and installed by TH White.
Rigids
Chilton Bulk Transport has taken delivery of two Volvo FH tractors in the manufacturer’s 50th anniversary Aisla Edition specification, both fitted with the I-Shift Dual Clutch automated transmission and Dynamic Steering.
Transmissions
Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has taken delivery of two new Scania S-series trucks – the largest in the Scania range – citing build quality, fuel efficiency and dealer service.
Tractor Units
Housing association Bourneville Village Trust has taken delivery of 36 Transporter vans, from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, for use by its service and maintenance team.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Stoke-on-Trent haulier Rapid Response Deliveries has lost its operating licence after one of its vehicles was found with a device designed to cheat emissions tests.
Road Legal
Cartwright Conversions has been awarded Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) status for its conversions of the Ford Transit.
Light Commercial Vehicles
East Riding of Yorkshire Council had “no hesitation” specifying Stertil Koni for a new washbay lift, after positive experience with two vehicle lifts from the manufacturer.
Workshop
Ready-mixed concrete supplier Hardcrete has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a 32-tonne Range C430 8x4 Tridem, citing dealer support and vehicle manoeuvrability as key factors in its decision.
Concrete Mixers