Dawsonrentals Sweepers has awarded a deal to Iveco for 46 new 15-tonne Eurocargo vehicles – Iveco’s largest road sweeper order in the UK since it relaunched a Euro 6 sweeper chassis last year.
Municipal Vehicles
Carlton Packaging has signed a deal with Ryder for two DAF LF curtainsiders, a DAF CF 6x2 tractor and an SDC trailer, all on three-year contract hire with full maintenance.
Finance & Leasing
Champfleurie Estates now has an all-Isuzu distribution fleet with the delivery of its third Isuzu Grafter 35-tonne truck.
Drop Side
Renault Trucks is launching a new Range T High for the UK long-haul market, available from early next year.
Tractor Units
Derham-based fruit and vegetable merchant CC Wells has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos, described as a “beautiful piece of kit” by the operator.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Steel waste container specialist Fairport Containers has switched to a Michelin tyre policy, after trialling one of the premium fitments against its usual budget brand.
Tyres & Retreads
A driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely after ignoring a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle.
Driver CPC
Cummins has announced that it will begin delivering fully electrified powertrains in 2019 as part of its strategy to diversify into all markets.
Engine/Transmission Management
Bus and coach builder Mellor has launched a campaign to promote local bus services, with a website highlighting the social and practical benefits that buses provide.
Bus & Coach
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced that it is now fitting all vans with autonomous emergency braking systems, with the manufacturer described as a “trailblazer” by Thatcham Research.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Nisa Retail is saving £400,000 a year after taking delivery of a customised package of double-deck trailers and loading systems from Transdek UK.
Trailers
Arla Foods has signed a deal with Bridgestone to extend its tyre management deal for the tenth consecutive year.
Tyres & Retreads