Bus maker Alexander Dennis Ltd (ADL) is reporting increased demand for high capacity, high spec double-decker buses, with operators keen to combine 80-plus passenger capacity with premium interior features.
Bus & Coach
Grimsby-based food logistics firm ACS&T Logistics taken delivery of 13 new trailers with Carrier Transicold’s Vector 1550 refrigeration units as part of a fleet renewal programme.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Inverness-based Williamson Foodservice has taken delivery of two new temperature-controlled DAF trucks from Fraikin on a five-year, full-service contract hire deal, describing Fraikin’s package as “perfectly suited” to its business needs.
Finance & Leasing
Jannette Wallace, Runcorn depot manager for transport operator CM Downton, has won a major award in recognition of the influential role she plays in the industry.
People
Logistics provider Dennis Distribution has taken delivery of its first double-deck semi-trailer, from Gray & Adams, to use on its contract with high-end meat supplier Dovecote Park.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Wembley-based Carey Group has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks – seven 8x4 Arocs 3240s – citing safety features, vehicle spec and aftersales service as key reasons for the deal.
Rigids
Wiltshire-based Clarence Court Eggs has taken delivery of eight Volvo FH 6x2 tractors and 12 Volvo FM 6x2 rear-steer rigids – the first Volvo trucks to join its fleet for more than ten years.
Telematics
A 55-year-old Routemaster double-decker has become the oldest vehicle to achieve Low Emission Bus (LEB) certification, after being retrofitted with Allison’s new T2100 transmission.
Emissions Control
Fleet operators need to act now to improve risk management and reporting if they are to minimise the effect of new insurance industry rules.
Fleet Operating Costs
Autoelectro says its technical team has found a fix for a common problem relating to older Mercedes-Benz Sprinters (1999 to 2006).
Engines & Engine Parts
Co Monaghan-based transport operator DG McArdle International has returned to Krone for a repeat order of its Cool Liner refrigerated trailers.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Operators must act immediately to address safety concerns ahead of a public inquiry, or risk losing their licence.