Bodybuilder and accident repair firm Horton Commercials has invested £2 million in a new production centre in Ferdown, Dorset.
Bodies & Bodywork
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is fitting Giti GT867 tyres across its fleet of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), describing it as “an exceptional tyre” after trialling the brand since the start of this year.
Tyres & Retreads
Scottish mobile crane hire firm Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new flagship heavy haulage vehicle, a Volvo FH16-750 6x4 tractor.
Tractor Units
London-based Alexanders Removals and Storage has taken delivery of a side-opening 18-tonne vehicle from Ekeri, citing loading flexibility as reasons for its choice.
Rigids
MAN Truck & Bus UK’s latest crop of talent has been recognised at the manufacturer’s apprentice of the year awards event.
Apprenticeships
Fife-based coach operator Festival Travel has specified a set of Stertil Koni wireless mobile column lifts as part of a major workshop upgrade, and is describing the equipment as “invaluable”.
Lifting Equipment
Ian W Bentley Bulk Transport says it is now sold on the benefits of premium tyres, after achieving more than 275,000km on Continental HDC1 drive axle tyres on a three-year-old DAF truck.
Tyres & Retreads
Heavy haulage operator Collett is singing the praises of its pair of new purpose-built Mercedes-Benz Arocs tractors, both of which feature the turbo retarder clutch.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty vehicles could cut emissions by 20-24% in 2035 – but the government needs to stabilise fuel duty to facilitate the infrastructure investment needed for alternative fuels.
Alternative Fuels
Volvo dealership Stuarts Truck & Bus has opened a new facility near Roche, in Cornwall, which features an eight-bay, drive-through workshop.
Dealerships
Street cleaning and recycling business Kier Services has signed with ATS Euromaster for tyre supply and management for its 214-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
General and heavy haulier Rice Continental says it will use Michelin’s ONCall breakdown assistance from now on, after the service came to the rescue of a vehicle on its way to Azebaijan.
Tyres & Retreads