Family-run Ben Bennett Jr has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 6x2 tractor to deliver limestone filler and granules from its Grange Mill quarry, in Derbyshire.
Tractor Units
Hertfordshire-based Falcon Coaches has expanded its fleet with a new Volvo B11R SC7 and two new B8R SB3 vehicles.
Bus & Coach
CSH Transport has taken delivery of four high spec MAN TGX tractors as replacements for older vehicles in its fleet, citing build quality and aftersales support as reasons for the deal.
Tractor Units
There could be huge opportunities for transport and warehouse operators post-Brexit, despite the “potentially exorbitant” costs of administering additional frontier declarations.
Fleet Operating Costs
Dealer Caledonian Truck & Van picked up three trophies in the Mercedes-Benz Truck dealer of the year awards and was shortlisted in seven categories.
Dealerships
Shanks Waste Management says it has already cut vehicle downtime just three months after implementing a full service tyre contract with Vacu-Lug.
Tyres & Retreads
Irish transport business Perennial Freight has taken delivery of 50 new tri-axle Euroliner curtainsiders from SDC Trailers to meet increased demand for its services in Europe.
Trailers
Glasgow-based Independent Glass has expanded its fleet with 7-tonners to service growing demand for deliveries in and around cities.
Finance & Leasing
Midas Transport has taken delivery of its first multi-temperature refrigerated trailer, from Schmitz Cargobull, citing product quality, longevity and residual value as reasons for selection.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Logistics business Bibby Distribution has reported a 4.4% reduction in carbon emissions across the group for 2016 – the fourth consecutive annual drop.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Warehousing and transport business Global Road Runners has taken delivery of four top spec MAN TGX tractors, describing them as “the right tools for the job”.
Tractor Units
O’Donovan Waste Management focused on two wheels earlier this month, when it took part in the 2017 Tour Series cycling event at Wembley to promote HGV road safety.
Road Safety